Daniel
New York, NY 10021-7056
Phone: (212) 288-0033
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Bewteen Park Avenue and Madison Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at 68th St; F at Lexington Ave-63rd St
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fine Dining 2007, Special Occasion Dining 2005, French Food 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:45pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Daniel – by Allison Austin
The Scene
Bursts of cherry blossoms wash the dining room in vibrant color; perfect handfuls of orchids make equally lovely impressions on tabletops. And swags of gold silk, curvaceous sconces and tented tables add a sense of playful whimsy to the room. Refreshingly, service follows suit: Not only is it well-versed, but it's also, at times, fun.
The Food
Every meal here is a celebration, from an amuse bouche of warm gougers to oh-so-perfect, itty-bitty candies and chocolates which end the evening on a charming note. But it's the attention to detail in between that impresses most: Foie gras, given two treatments--one savory, one sweet--adds intrigue to the presentation of this luxe mainstay. White asparagus flown in from Provence during the height of the season, tenderly dressed with warm, buttery poached egg dressing, reveal the kitchen's masterful restraint, impeccable sourcing and subtle ability to woo a diner's palate.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodNo reservation? Grab a seat at the bar and sample a superbly mixed cocktail.
Know Before You GoTwo prix-fixe menus are offered. Three courses for $98 or six courses for $165.
What to DrinkWine 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 SitThe 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).
User Reviews for Daniel
03/31/2008 Posted by CaroleandHarveen
Once a year , for our Bdays, we go to one of the best table in NYC. This year was an amazing experience! The tasting menu ( 6 courses ) was great .We both had it so we ended up sharing and tried 12 beautiful preparations! A big thank you to Jean Francois ( executif Chef ) , Pierre ( manager ), Yannick and all the others ... YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! Thanks for making our experience exceptionnal and unique. ... next time we'll reserve the sky box!
Pros: Service Food
Cons: none
01/04/2008 Posted by schuyler17
From start to finish - always a great time! We've been to Daniel's flagship spot 4 times now in the past year and it never disappoints. We've enjoyed drinks in the bar and dinner in both the main room and the more intimate dining room which is raised above the lounge and all have been stellar experiences. The service is impecable and the food is to die for. The wine list is deep and Daniel is always nice enough to stop by and chat it up. For such a food celeb, he's the most down to earth chef in the biz. You may have to mortgage the house to pay the bill, but you only live once. Hats off to DB for keeping his food up in the heavens while keeping his feet on the ground. Kudos DB!
Pros: Design of the space, Wine List, Food, Service
Cons: A bit expensive
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