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Le Bec-Fin Review
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Le Bec-Fin 
$$$$, French , Contemporary, Center City
Fodor's Review:
A few years ago, Georges Perrier took the Versailles-style decor down to a 19th-century Parisian salon motif and the servers' uniforms down from tuxedoes to blazers. This loosening up at the front of the house had no effect on whatever's happening in the kitchen. This outpost of cuisine from Lyon continues to set a stratospherically high standard for Philadelphia, and there's still sufficient acclaim to require an advance reservation of a month or more to garner a table on Saturday night. The popular galette de crab (a sublime crab cake) is a signature appetizer. Do save room for the magnificent dessert cart -- as much as you can eat is included in the prix-fixe. If dinner is out of your price range, Le Bar Lyonnais -- down a flight of stairs from the main dining room -- is a small, charming space that features the chef's specialty dishes for entrées that range $15-$40.
User Reviews & Ratings:
Go to say you have been
Posted by Alan from Horsham, PA on 4/23/06
The reputation is much better than the food. The small dining room off the larger main room was cramped. While the food as good, it was not exceptional as would be warranted by the price. The cheese cart and desert carts where the best part. I've gone, so now I can say I've been.Might be Philly's only saving grace
Posted by Joanne from Chicago on 2/12/06
I had to go to Philly for business and while I was not impressed with the city itself I did dine in some great places. I took clients to Le Bec Fin, we did not partake in the tasting menu but that is really the best bang for your buck. Lamb chops were amazing, prepared tableside which was quite nice. The cheese cart was incredible and the best I have ever had. Service was great. Although this is not my kind of place and personally think you can have a much better meal for less money...it was a nice splurge.
INFO
- Address: 1523 Walnut St., Center City, Philadelphia, PA
- Phone: 215/567-1000
- Keep in mind: Jacket required. Reservations essential.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun.
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