DB Bistro Moderne
(212) 391-2400
55 W 44th St
New York,
NY
10036
40.7555
-73.9816
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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The Scene
The famous chef may call his third restaurant a bistro, but to leave it at that would be a little misleading. No bistro in New York has loftier aspirations, a fact that becomes plain the moment you enter. Decor is visually arresting--photographs of flame-red dahlias that evoke a hell-risen legion of Georgia O'Keeffes are particularly memorable.
The Food
Though cheaper than Daniel or Cafe Boulud, a meal here still guarantees at least one or two moments certain to leave the average diner stumbling for superlatives. The perfectly attuned crunch of sliced almonds in a beautiful salad of lobster, artichokes and string beans shows inspiring attention to detail, as does the warmth of the tomatoes in a savory take on a tarte Tatin. DB's burger, a juicy conglomeration ground beef, foie gras and braised short ribs, is outrageous.
User Reviews
chrisishungry
February 16, 2009
I am reviewing BM's valentine's day fixed menu. Why? Well, I know they won't offer it every again, at least for a year. But the food was so lousy it indicated to me a complete lack of respect for their clientele, and maybe that's something you'd want to know about. Here's the skinny: There was no decor, no one wished up happy valentines day, waited in the bar for 20 minutes and no one stopped to take our drink order (not very smooth on a romantic date and you can't even get your girl a glass of wine), the lobster first course was overcooked, under seasoned and a generally uninspired dish. Should have sent it back, mad at myself for not. The second course was some sort of white fish rolled with spinach, it was also terrible, tasted like a cheap appetizer plate at a bad wedding. Finally the sirloin was over cooked, juiceless and under seasoned. There was a short rib on the entree plate which was excellent, but the meat and veggies were rubbish. We came to enjoy a very expensive meal with the expectation of great food and a great experience. We got neither. No one wished us happy valentines day, the server was absentee and didn't seem to care much (maybe it's because they went ahead and included his $70 of gratuity on the check automatically, insulting!) and the food was junk. Maybe Daniel Boulud is a genius, but he sure didn't give a flying one about the the people shelling out for what's supposed to be a very romantic holiday.
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lakej
November 09, 2008
Dining at DB Bistro Moderne is an absolut must for anyone living in NY. It's definitely a splurge restaurant, but well worth it.They have a great wine list (although I don't remember anything being priced exceptionally well -- no big surprise there.) I went for my birthday dinner and the kitchen prepared a nice dessert that had "happy birthday heather" on it -- a nice touch.
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lizzyred8
August 08, 2008
Dinner at DB Bistro was all that I had expected after reading the wonderful reviews. The lump crab appetizer was amazingly fresh and tasty, the tuna tartare left something to be desired. The burger was fantastic - the stuffing was full of flavor, definitely making the burger. No need for ketchup on this one. The friend potato puffs were an interesting take on your classic fry, and added to the enjoyable experience. Raspberry and chocolate for dessert completed the dining experience, leaving me with a longing to return.
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Know Before You Go:
Boulud's signature eatery, Daniel, is one of the best restaurants in New York.
Breakfast:
The breakfast menu includes dishes like French toast and omelettes.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Theater District Dining
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Daniel Boulud
