The service is impeccable, though not obsequious. I wonder if any food is worth that much money but it’s unique. The foie gras was a generous piece and delicious and served with a wonderful bread which I think was brioche. I had Daniel’s famous sea bass wrapped in potato. I don’t think I’ve ever had fish that perfect. I didn’t have wine but a non alcoholic pear cider. It was delicious but not a generous pour at $14. The bread was crunchy and wonderful with little crunchy things to stick on with your butter. I appreciated that unlike many restaurants, the music wasn’t deafening but I still had trouble understanding what they said when they presented a dish. My desert was a molten chocolate cake. Chocoholics would go crazy cray for it. I was surprised that they let me book a table for one person as that leaves a valuable seat free. With tax and tip, but no alcohol, my bill came to almost $200. But the foie gras was the most expensive appetizer at $51. And it was fabulous. Some people might consider the portions small but they filled me up and the portions at restaurants these days are far more than anyone needs.
shakiya phillips
Delicious food, excellent service, and beautiful ambiance that still feels cosy - it’s a little less formal than Daniel which I prefer. Also, really nice bread and butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lily
Visit for restaurant menu. It is a great deal. I love the sauce in the salad and fish makes it tasty. Steak with rice blends is very creative! It justifies me having stake with rice at home haha! Old money cocktail is also a good choice;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiu Siu
Excellent fine cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere and with impeccable service. We were a party of 2 and had the Fluke-Kaki and Homard En Barigoule for appetizers. They were both delicate and delicious. For main, we had the Duo de Boeuf and the Poulet A L’Estragnon. These we’re perfectly cooked, plated elegantly and accompanied with delicious sauce and garnishes. For dessert we shared the Tart Tartin. This is the only dish we wished was more elevated. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meal very much and will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jc Jaramillo
We had an exquisite dinner at Café Boulud on November 17, 2025. Everything from the food to the service was superb. Our server, Sofian, was magnificent.
Thank you for a wonderful experience, and we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Z
Last night me and my family went there for dinner, food was amazing everything was going so good until the end . we order desserts and I asked the waiter that we would like our coffees with the desserts, but coffees never came I Had to ask a gentleman on a suit that if he could cancel the coffees because we were done with our desserts on which he kindly reply I'll send them over on the house,the coffees arrived 2 were hot and the other 2 were cold after we were done with coffees we were planing on to order after dinner drinks but someone who was not our waiter who took the order... out of nowhere without asking if we wanted anything else just dropped the check in the middle of the table and left, I find that to be a rude and unprofessional .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Naum T.
Best of the best, fancy crowd, interesting people and impeccable service. This place made me understand why Chef Daniel Boulud is so revered in New York and outside of it. Will dine here again and happily so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Gao
I visited Café Boulud today for my birthday. The service was very attentive and professional. The staff checked in often and made the experience feel special.
For appetizers, I ordered the scallop, but it was unfortunately very salty. The blood orange and the purée underneath helped balance the flavor a bit, but I still needed to eat it with the bread to mellow the saltiness.
My main dish was the black cod wrapped in “crispy” potato. I had high expectations since it’s their signature dish, but the potato wasn’t crispy at all. The sauce and the leek were well balanced, which I appreciated, but overall the dish was a bit disappointing.
Dessert was the highlight: the apple tart was very good, not too sweet, and had a nicely balanced crust.
Overall, a mixed experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Stefan
I have to give a big shoutout to our waiter, Danny Muñoz, who made the evening even more special! He gave us some fantastic recommendations, and his energy the entire evening was superb. He skilfully and gracefully walked the fine line between conviviality and professionalism, and embodied everything that Cafe Boulud stands for.
Cafe Boulud is a NYC establishment that I have been coming to for many years. The food is always amazing, beautifully prepared and presented, and the atmosphere is always uplifting and elegant. Very few NYC spots come close to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Pavloska
Whenever I visit this restaurant, I truly feel at home. Karim’s professionalism and the dedication of his well-trained, organized team make every experience exceptional. It’s by far the best local restaurant in my neighborhood!
The food is always fresh, flavorful, and worth every dollar spent. The ambiance is both amazing and relaxing, creating the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. I always leave feeling happy and satisfied.
I highly recommend this place to all my neighbors and anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience.
My wife and I celebrated her birthday yesterday and had a wonderful evening. Elizabeth provided great service, food/drink recommendations, and even offered a tour of the restaurant after our meal. We were very impressed with the private rooms that we plan to return for a larger celebration. After dinner we had a drink at the bar where Andrew and Rosario took good care of us and provided good conversation. The food was rich, delicious, and presented beautifully. Scallops, lobster, duo de boeuf - all delicious. The bread and butter was delicious too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Smith
The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deniz Satik
Solid French food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gustavo Garcia Santa Cruz
Everything was on point, food, menu and service was really outstanding. The menu changes from time to time and the chef create specials...When I was there was a Peruvian variation. The flavors, the cocktails and wine selection is excellent. Plus it is rated with 1 Michelin Star. They understand the art of service and experienced gastronomy. Well done! I have the duck as a main dish 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dhwani Babla
This was good but… hm, I don’t know if it was excellent. A few of us came here for a 30th birthday brunch, and our server was absolutely awesome — truly the highlight of the night. The food was good, but for the price point, I kind of expected to have my mind blown. Instead, it landed at a solid 9/10.
Some dishes were definitely stronger than others: the fluke was perfect, but the pancakes were pretty mediocre. The dessert and coffee were absolutely amazing, and the baked potato side was a standout — though it came with a hefty price tag.
Service was warm overall, but there were a few misses: we weren’t offered bread until we asked, coffee refills only came after prompting, and at moments it felt like we were less prioritized as customers. Things did improve as the night went on, and our server made the birthday feel special, but the slow service and a few small details kept it from being truly exceptional.
The service is impeccable, though not obsequious. I wonder if any food is worth that much money but it’s unique. The foie gras was a generous piece and delicious and served with a wonderful bread which I think was brioche. I had Daniel’s famous sea bass wrapped in potato. I don’t think I’ve ever had fish that perfect. I didn’t have wine but a non alcoholic pear cider. It was delicious but not a generous pour at $14. The bread was crunchy and wonderful with little crunchy things to stick on with your butter. I appreciated that unlike many restaurants, the music wasn’t deafening but I still had trouble understanding what they said when they presented a dish. My desert was a molten chocolate cake. Chocoholics would go crazy cray for it. I was surprised that they let me book a table for one person as that leaves a valuable seat free. With tax and tip, but no alcohol, my bill came to almost $200. But the foie gras was the most expensive appetizer at $51. And it was fabulous. Some people might consider the portions small but they filled me up and the portions at restaurants these days are far more than anyone needs.
Delicious food, excellent service, and beautiful ambiance that still feels cosy - it’s a little less formal than Daniel which I prefer. Also, really nice bread and butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visit for restaurant menu. It is a great deal. I love the sauce in the salad and fish makes it tasty. Steak with rice blends is very creative! It justifies me having stake with rice at home haha! Old money cocktail is also a good choice;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent fine cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere and with impeccable service. We were a party of 2 and had the Fluke-Kaki and Homard En Barigoule for appetizers. They were both delicate and delicious. For main, we had the Duo de Boeuf and the Poulet A L’Estragnon. These we’re perfectly cooked, plated elegantly and accompanied with delicious sauce and garnishes. For dessert we shared the Tart Tartin. This is the only dish we wished was more elevated. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meal very much and will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an exquisite dinner at Café Boulud on November 17, 2025. Everything from the food to the service was superb. Our server, Sofian, was magnificent.
Thank you for a wonderful experience, and we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Last night me and my family went there for dinner, food was amazing everything was going so good until the end . we order desserts and I asked the waiter that we would like our coffees with the desserts, but coffees never came I Had to ask a gentleman on a suit that if he could cancel the coffees because we were done with our desserts on which he kindly reply I'll send them over on the house,the coffees arrived 2 were hot and the other 2 were cold after we were done with coffees we were planing on to order after dinner drinks but someone who was not our waiter who took the order... out of nowhere without asking if we wanted anything else just dropped the check in the middle of the table and left, I find that to be a rude and unprofessional .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Best of the best, fancy crowd, interesting people and impeccable service. This place made me understand why Chef Daniel Boulud is so revered in New York and outside of it. Will dine here again and happily so.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Café Boulud today for my birthday. The service was very attentive and professional. The staff checked in often and made the experience feel special.
For appetizers, I ordered the scallop, but it was unfortunately very salty. The blood orange and the purée underneath helped balance the flavor a bit, but I still needed to eat it with the bread to mellow the saltiness.
My main dish was the black cod wrapped in “crispy” potato. I had high expectations since it’s their signature dish, but the potato wasn’t crispy at all. The sauce and the leek were well balanced, which I appreciated, but overall the dish was a bit disappointing.
Dessert was the highlight: the apple tart was very good, not too sweet, and had a nicely balanced crust.
Overall, a mixed experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I have to give a big shoutout to our waiter, Danny Muñoz, who made the evening even more special! He gave us some fantastic recommendations, and his energy the entire evening was superb. He skilfully and gracefully walked the fine line between conviviality and professionalism, and embodied everything that Cafe Boulud stands for.
Cafe Boulud is a NYC establishment that I have been coming to for many years. The food is always amazing, beautifully prepared and presented, and the atmosphere is always uplifting and elegant. Very few NYC spots come close to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whenever I visit this restaurant, I truly feel at home. Karim’s professionalism and the dedication of his well-trained, organized team make every experience exceptional. It’s by far the best local restaurant in my neighborhood!
The food is always fresh, flavorful, and worth every dollar spent. The ambiance is both amazing and relaxing, creating the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. I always leave feeling happy and satisfied.
I highly recommend this place to all my neighbors and anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience.
Best Regards,
Ana
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I celebrated her birthday yesterday and had a wonderful evening. Elizabeth provided great service, food/drink recommendations, and even offered a tour of the restaurant after our meal. We were very impressed with the private rooms that we plan to return for a larger celebration. After dinner we had a drink at the bar where Andrew and Rosario took good care of us and provided good conversation. The food was rich, delicious, and presented beautifully. Scallops, lobster, duo de boeuf - all delicious. The bread and butter was delicious too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid French food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything was on point, food, menu and service was really outstanding. The menu changes from time to time and the chef create specials...When I was there was a Peruvian variation. The flavors, the cocktails and wine selection is excellent. Plus it is rated with 1 Michelin Star. They understand the art of service and experienced gastronomy. Well done!
I have the duck as a main dish 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was good but… hm, I don’t know if it was excellent. A few of us came here for a 30th birthday brunch, and our server was absolutely awesome — truly the highlight of the night. The food was good, but for the price point, I kind of expected to have my mind blown. Instead, it landed at a solid 9/10.
Some dishes were definitely stronger than others: the fluke was perfect, but the pancakes were pretty mediocre. The dessert and coffee were absolutely amazing, and the baked potato side was a standout — though it came with a hefty price tag.
Service was warm overall, but there were a few misses: we weren’t offered bread until we asked, coffee refills only came after prompting, and at moments it felt like we were less prioritized as customers. Things did improve as the night went on, and our server made the birthday feel special, but the slow service and a few small details kept it from being truly exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
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