Le Bec-Fin

  • 1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.5
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Phone:

+1 215 567 1000

Website:

www.lebecfin.com

In Short :Philadelphia's best-known French bistro resembles a Parisian salon with gold-silk wall coverings, mirrors, elegant chandeliers, plush claret chairs and silver place settings. The food strikes a balance between rich and light. ... more on CitySearch

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53 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

For those who conceive of French food in a way that no longer exists in France--think a one-star Parisian restaurant in 1950--Le Bec Fin is the perfect place. more on CitySearch

This was just like dining back in France. more on Yahoo! Travel

The food was excellent and I was stuffed at the end of my meal. more on Yahoo! Travel

Based on the recommendations of friends, this is one of a number 4 star restaurants in our area (it was recently downgraded from 5 star). more on igougo

The would rate the food as excellent, but we thought the service was lacking and would rate it as average. more on Restaurantica

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9 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

We enjoy ourself very much. It was a very
special day for me. The food was so good.
Our waiter was so nice and helpfull. We had
lunch ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I am amazed at the wonderful food at this restaurant. I know it is pricey but believe me it is worth every penny (or dollar). more on Yahoo! Travel

We have dined here numerous times over the past ten years and have never been disappointed.
The food is always exquisite and the service is wonderful and friendly. For such a formal atmosphere, we always feel comfortable. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I cannot imagine a man leaving without a feeling that he might stop for something to eat on his way home. Seen and be seen aside, when the waiters lift those substantive domes and the portion makes one subdue a laugh, we feel a tad ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Notch. Loved everything about it. The atmosphere was wonderful. The food was decadant. Wine superb. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

The problem when a restaurant is as iconic of Philadelphia as Le Bec Fin...it has to maintain standards consistently and across the board. Our meal was a four course set menu, with a few choices per s ... more on TripAdvisor

Chef George Perrier is a legend and an institution. His professional progeny are everywhere in the region, and that has enriched the region enormously. However, Le Bec Fin seems to me to be presumptuo ... more on TripAdvisor

We went here for restaurant week. It was a big let down. Hopefully people who pay full price at other times don't ... more on TripAdvisor

This is an elegant old restaurant which wears its history on its sleeve. Its quiet dining room delivers the whispers of silverware and the melodic sounds of ice in the water glasses. The food is rich ... more on TripAdvisor

I came here during Restaurant Week. To start, I had the escargot with crushed hazelnut and champagne-garlic butter. It was surprisingly delicious! The long island duck terrine with house made jam and ... more on TripAdvisor

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2 reviews

Top Reviews From Restaurantica

Le Bec Fin went from a prix fixe menu to a a la carte menu this past spring. My fiance took me here for my birthday in July. Our bill for two was just under $250. I had salmon and my fiance had the Elysian farms lamb. We both chose ... more on Restaurantica

With Chef / Owner George Perrier back in the kitchen there is no better dining anywhere! more on Restaurantica

Great Amenities at Le Bec-Fin:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Wine
  • Wheelchair access
  • Beer
  • Late night
  • Cafe
  • Non-smoking area
  • Full bar
  • Banquet/private rooms

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