Bouley Restaurant
(212) 693-7480
120 W Broadway
New York,
NY
10013
40.721
-74.006
Neighborhoods: Tribeca, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bouley Restaurant
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
Fresh-picked apples line the loge at the entryway, and their wonderful scent lingers inside. Two vaulted rooms, one an elegant ivory, the other a warmer crimson, offer plush chairs, fresh flowers, and odd--though not necessarily loud--acoustics. The feel is less stuffy than many restaurants of this caliber, but the service is no less polished.
The Food
Chef David Bouley's strength lies in layering flavors yet always preserving the essence of a dish's centerpiece. Silky black bass with porcini mushrooms carries smoky, earthy and buttery overtones that somehow never overpower the fish, and whole-roasted baby pig includes belly meat, braised for 24 hours in five spice-ginger glaze, and yet the pork flavor is still fully present. A bright, colorful terrine of lobster, mango and artichoke wrapped in Serrano ham and drizzled with a passionfruit, coconut and tamarind dressing represents the chef at his best.
User Reviews
EKimWoot
May 29, 2009
While dining at Bouley, the Food was at par at best. When you're paying 255 for a Chef's Tasting Menu and a Wine Paring, you'd expect more. The attitude of the servers is unbelievable. I pay to eat and pay your tips, treat me well is my thinking. Troy, the Maitre'D was a complete mess...Fine dining at its worst in NYC.
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LeeLee74
February 25, 2009
My Husband and I use to go to Bouley regularly recently, however, the food has not been as wonderful. In addition, the room is feeling old. They also seem to have a fly problem bc everything we have gone recently there are flys buzzing around our food--maybe it the flowers but they need to remedy this problem. The breads are still amazing as are the desserts and the service is also very good, but a little stuffy. Good food but not great; more authentic french than Daniel - for example-but over all Daniel is better
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February 08, 2009
Wow!! What a treat. We had the 6 course tasting menu to celebrate our 1st Anniversary. Only one flaw, the egg and pancetta dish. It was the most amazing egg with bacon in a cream foam with white truffle (i think). But it wasn't breakfast time. Also ther was a loud woman sitting next to us, We heard her whole conversation. The best was when her date said he didn't want to be in a relationship with her. I laughed loud enough so she could hear me. The service was impecable. I was pampered so much it was a pleasure paying the check. Excellent restaurant expierience.
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Know Before You Go:
For prime-time tables, call a month in advance for reservations.
Save Money:
The lunch prix-fixe bargains, $48 for four courses or $38 for three courses, are almost too good to be true.
What to Drink:
Though the sommelier is willing to pair wines with the tasting menu for $70 per person, a '95 Prado Enea Grande Reserve rioja, nicely priced at $90, drinks quite well with every course.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
David Bouley
