Daniel
(212) 288-0033
60 E 65th St
(at Bewteen Park Avenue and Madison Avenue)
New York,
NY
10021
40.7669
-73.9682
Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:45pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Daniel
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
If one restaurant in New York can be said to capture the ideal of classical French fine dining, it's Daniel. As a result of chef Boulud's classical training, his east side dining paradise is the most traditional of the city's grand dining palaces; yet it remains careful and modern. Adam Tihany's 2008 redesign imposed simple and elegant modern touches over the soaring columns, carved balustrades, and wrought-iron wall sconces that give the room is neo-classical, temple-like feel. Likewise, the menu, while emphasizing French technique, is pointedly global, drawing on Asian, Italian, North African, and (especially) New American influences, not least in its emphasis on small-farm ingredients of the finest possible quality. More than anything, the thing you are likely to remember is the service, which remains the gold standard of haute cuisine and is so efficient that it seems to border on the paranormal.
User Reviews
jng
May 20, 2009
I went there in april 2009 with my fiance. We had the chef tasting menu which was a few more courses than the regular tasting menu. It was AMAZING!!! Every course was different but the transition from one to the next was great. The squab was really good!! We also added a cheese course and our head waiter helped us pick the cheese. I'm not a cheese person, but it was the BEST BEST cheese experience. And the dessert course for me was superb. I have a HUGE sweet tooth and it satisfied me. Oh, and they gave me an additional dessert with a birthday candle! A nice touch. One more thing to mention--the service was FANTASTIC! they are so attentive and cleaned our table after every single course. really great. Overall, everything met my high expectations. I had heard great things about this restaurant and it exceeded the expectations.
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LeeLee74
February 25, 2009
If you are looking for excellent original, and frankly, orgsmc food? Visit Daniels. The food is amazing and the service is the best in NYC. My husband and I have been here several times and we have never been disappointed. Worth every penny
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mr_meursault
December 16, 2008
We came here for dinner, with a reservation (a must). We were seated immediately, but told that we would have to be out within two hours for the next seating. Also, because we had an early dinner we could not be seated in the prime area as those seats were reserved for the 8 p.m. seating. As a result we had to sit on the side and be routinely bumped by waiters carrying food back and forth. We had the tasting menu, which consisted of five courses and a dessert. The five courses were excellent and most were quite creative. Overall, they probably proved to be the best dinner we've had in New York. The dessert, however, was terrible. It was not just subpar, but essentially inedible. Luckily we were not very hungry at that point. The wine recommended to us was made at the Restaurant's vineyard and was very good. Having left the restaurant we discussed the meal and decided that although it was an excellent meal, if was five times the price of our next best alternative and the minor improvement in quality was not worth the price. It is, however, a beautiful restaurant with excellent food and may very well be an excellent idea for a special occasion splurge.
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Look Good:
No reservation? Grab a seat at the bar and sample a superbly mixed cocktail.
Know Before You Go:
Two prix-fixe menus are offered. Three courses for $98 or six courses for $165.
What to Drink:
Wine pairings ensure a perfect match and can be less expensive than purchasing several bottles. Pairings range in price, but average $80 to $90 per person.
Where to Sit:
The chef's glass-enclosed skybox, a celeb favorite, sits above the kitchen. It's available for four Monday through Wednesday, with an eight-course tasting menu required ($1,000 total).
Know Before You Go:
Two prix-fixe menus are offered. Three courses for $105 or six courses for $175.
Fun Fact:
Mssr. Boulud may be the last of the great French chef-proprietors who made his bones the old-fashioned way, learning cooking from Roger Verget, Georges Blanc, and the Troigrois brothers, and front-of-the-house stagecraft from Sirio Maccioni.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Chef''s Table, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Chef, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Daniel Boulud
