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4. Le Bec-Fin

1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102  (Map)
215-567-1000 · FAX: 215-568-1151

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CENTER CITY.   The turn-of the century décor is a perfect match for the elegant nouvelle French cuisine at this favorite Philadelphia restaurant. For starters, try the tuna sashimi, chilled white asparagus soup, or their signature crab cakes. Escargots are served in a champagne hazelnut butter sauce – a creative twist on the traditional wine and garlic sauce. Entrees include Guinea hen perfumed with fennel stick and tea, and salmon in pastry with morels and asparagus. The wine list is extensive, with over 700 varieties, but the sommelier selects a wine flight for each meal if the choice is too difficult. Lunch prix fixe $54, tasting menu $70; Dinner prix fixe $138, tasting menu $165.   (© 10Best)

More Details for Le Bec-Fin

Hours:

Mon-Sat 11:30am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-Close


Pricing:

Average Main Course Price: $138.00


Payment Methods:

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Website: Visit the Le Bec-Fin website »


Alcohol Served: Beer, Liquor, Wine

Ambiance: Elegant, Intimate, Romantic

Cuisine: European, French

Dress: Jacket Required, Tie Required

Features: Bar / Lounge, Bar Dining, Catering, Disabled Accessible, Parties / Private Rooms

Meals: Dinner, Lunch

Menu Type: Prix Fixe, Tasting Menu

Parking: Valet

Reservations: Absolutely Required

User Reviews for Le Bec-Fin

"10Best Guest"
more than a month ago

Tried them out on a Restaurant week special with my wife, my daughter and her husband. Most of us got the Salmon, it was good but not memorable, the sides with it were second rate, an appetizer of goat cheese tart was better. The Creme Brule dessert was also very good but by no means one of the best. Service stunk. They lost our order in the kitchen, gave a lame appology made us wait more and apologized again. They didn't even offer to give us a coffee while we waited and waited for dinner. I realize waiting is a part of the ambiance, however seeing darn near every other table have a complete turnaround while you are still waiting for ther entree is a bit disheartening. Come to think of it they didn't even offer us coffee or tea with our dessert. They slapped it on the table and seemed to give us the bums rush (by this time it was so late it looked like they wanted to close up). We were properly dressed, neither loud nor complaining and we had all taken showers earlier in the day so those reasons for poor service didn't count. I have been a wine steward at a three star dining room and my wife has waitressed at the same so we know the ropes. If they are trying to attract customers by participating in Reataurant week they had better clean up their act. Was it worth the money? NO! Even at these reduced rates I know at least two dozen places Id rather eat that offer a better meal with better service.

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"jim43843"
more than a month ago

over priced average food. service was not more than adequate. very disappointed

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