Many restaurants claim to be five stars. Personally, I barely agree with eatery ratings. Nonetheless one restaurant that I have experienced in being a consistent five stars is Le Bec Fin located in Philadelphia, PA. Other five star restaurants could learn a few things from this fine dining eatery.

What I require from a five star French restaurant is phenomenal cuisine and service. This is always true at Le Bec Fin. The formal dcor in the main dining room is elegant. Occasionally light music is playing in the background. On this particular Jan 9th 2012 evening, there wasn't any music.

Tonight I started with the escargots cassolette in hazelnut and champagne garlic butter. I do not know of any other restaurant that makes this dish this great. If you're hot for roasted garlic sauce, you'll be crazy about this dish. Depending on what menu you choose you’ve got a spread of fish and protein dishes to choose between. This evening I selected the truffle stuffed chicken breast with cardamom scented swiss chard, and blue foot mushrooms. This dish is always superb. My spouse ordered the prime rib. This is a big portion which can often be simply shared. The prime rib was an evening speciality.

What really sets this restaurant apart from other 5 star restaurants is the wide selection of delightful desserts. You should leave room for dessert especially if you're a chocolate fanatic as I am. My top 3 desserts are as follows:

Costa Rica -Praline Crunch, Bailey’s Crmeux, Coffee Mascarpone Mousse,

Gteau Le Bec Fin - Rum-Soaked Chocolate Gnoise, Chocolate Butter Cream

Wendy - Milk Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla-Bean Crme Brle, Vanilla- Soaked Chocolate Sponge

It is tough for me to choose whether the Costa Rica or the Gteau Le Bec Fin is my favourite dessert. If you are not into alcohol flavored desserts, then there are more selections besides these 2. The Wendy dessert is a mild chocolate sponge cake. Dependent on your own dessert preferences there is a dessert waiting for you on the dessert cart at Le Bec Fin. The dessert cart is available on most menus or can be added at an additional cost.

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