Le Bec-Fin Restaurant Review:
Philadelphia's premier French fine dining experience has reopened. Look for changes to the interior: chandeliers remain, and the dining space has been reconfigured. The tasting menu at dinner is $150 for eight-plus courses. The kitchen turns out a lighter, refined cuisine, with à la carte French comfort fare in the downstairs bar.
THE LEGENDARY LE BEC-FIN HAS BEEN REINCARNATED AT THE SAME LOCATION Georges Perrier and chef-partner Nicholas Elmi shine at this famed French restaurant.:
Le Bec-Fin Restaurant Review: THE LEGENDARY LE BEC-FIN THAT LAUNCHED IN 1970 HAS BEEN REINCARNATED AT THE SAME LOCATION Georges Perrier has reinvented his beloved Le Bec-Fin --- to keep up with changing times and to give himself some breathing room. Bringing in chef/partner Nicholas Elmi was a great move, resulting in updated dishes and even more attention to detail, if that's possible. Also...
Georges Perrier can't seem to make up his mind (but thankfully he continues to make great food). A few years ago he took the Versailles-style decor down at his renowned eatery to a 19th-century Parisian salon motif and the servers' uniforms down from tuxedoes to blazers. In 2008 the front of the house loosened up even more with an à la carte menu replacing set seating times and a prix-fixe...
The words fine dining have never been more appropriate than when describing Le Bec-Fin. From 1970, it's Louis XVI decor, classic French fare, and over-the-top desert cart have been the scene of countless special events. Waist-coated servers, meticulous presentation and a daring, but not too far from traditional, menu all add up to a more than tasteful experience.