3 french fine dining rooms worth the trip across United States, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United States.
Le Bernardin ★ 4.8 · New York City
midtown · 155 W 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Eric Ripert's three-Michelin-star seafood room in Midtown New York City has held its stars since 2005. Tasting menu $268, mostly raw and barely-cooked fish.
Tip: Lunch prix-fixe at $98 is the entry point; same kitchen, same plate, half the price of dinner.
Le Cirque ★ 4.5 · Las Vegas
the-strip · 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Le Cirque at Bellagio is the Maccioni family Strip room since 1998, a Michelin one-star French dining room closing permanently after dinner service on August 23 2026.
Tip: The room closes for good after dinner August 23 2026; book at least four weeks ahead while it remains open.
Forsythia ★ 4.5 · Philadelphia
old-city · 233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Forsythia in Philadelphia is Christopher Kearse's modern French bistro on Chestnut Street in Old City, a 2025 Michelin Guide selection with rabbit porchetta and bouillabaisse.
Tip: Happy hour from 16:30 weekdays runs half-price oysters and a French 75. Walk in for it.