DB Bistro Moderne
New York, NY 10036-6609
Phone: (212) 391-2400
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- Directions:
- B, D, F; Q; 7 at 42nd St
- Specialties:
- French Fries, Hamburger
- Hours:
- Mon 7am-2:30pm, 5:15pm-10pm, Tue-Fri 7am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Tue-Fri 8am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 8am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for DB Bistro Moderne – by Dan McAlvanah
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.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBoulud's signature eatery, Daniel, is one of the best restaurants in New York.
BreakfastThe breakfast menu includes dishes like French toast and omelettes.
User Reviews for DB Bistro Moderne
08/08/2008 Posted by lizzyred8
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.
Pros: Crab appetizer, burger, wine selection, apertif selection
Cons: tastless tuna
08/07/2008 Posted by rlajr4u
Very uppercrust restaurant.... lots of mature folks in suits looking like a million .... err excuse me a billion bucks enjoying their french food. Food was ok. No complaints with the pate, lamb ragu pasta and suckling pig. Service was sloppy. The bus boy spilled the wine and so did the waiter LOL.. If serious dining is your thing, then this is the place otherwise there are better places to eat in NY.
Cons: expensive
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