YOU MUST VISIT THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU ARE IN NEW YORK. This is the definition of fine dining that you see on tv. I'm only able to post some of the many plates we had but the menu is seasonal and constantly changing but not to worry because everything is always good. Service is PHENOMENAL. You and your family will feel like kings and queens with the service they provide you. And your dinner comes with amuse bouche, bread service, madeleines, petit fours, chocolate sticks and a canele at the end of your meal. It just kept on coming and we were full till the next day! And the decor is fancy but also not too uptight where you feel too uncomfortable and stuffy! 100/10 for this restaurant. Must must visit.
Jason G.
It had been almost 10 years since the first time that we dined at Daniel and this time was just as good or maybe even better. The chef's tasting menu was the ultimate experience in food, flavor, and service. Every detail was precisely and meticulously thought and executed with perfection and the flavors were impactful and memorable.
David B.
Amazing fine dining experience for a birthday meal! Every bite was exquisite, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend Daniel when searching for an elevated experience! It deserves 10/10
Joe Joe B.
This upper east side institution was one of the original New York City culinary renaissance stars. And it feels a bit like a blast from the past. The grand space is sprawling. A team of staff focuses on your every need. They are all extremely friendly and hospitable. Sadly the pace of the meal is a bit slow so at times they are left standing around. I will say 188 for 4 course at a 2 star Michelin Icon is reasonable. And you will leave feeling full. The food feels a bit dated. And the dishes are hit and miss. But that is a matter of taste. The meal started with a trio of leeks (very good). The spot prawn was a bit anemic. And the oyster dish didn't feel balanced (overly bitter) I enjoyed the bass. The lentils were perfectly cooked. But the bay scallops was a miss. The best dish was the perfectly cooked risotto with a hefty portion of black truffle. The mains were both ok but not amazing. The veal was overwhelmed by the cheese sauce. Finally the quail was solid. The deserts were fantastic and the drink menu is a hit. If you love classic Michelin style fare Danial is a must visit.
Tori G.
Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Made a reservation for 6 pm and arrived to a stunning restaurant with a comfortable table with a great view. It was wonderful before the food even arrived! Service was on another level as expected and cannot think of anything other than positive things to say! Food was delicious and such an amazing experience. The unexpected cheese course was such a great addition! Dessert was by far the best thing I've ever had with the Pettit fours and the freshly baked madeleines and the chocolate batons and to go caneles ! Just wow! The cherry on top was the personalized to go menus of our meal. Just wonderful! Also - the cocktails alone are worth a trip to this restaurant! The food is an experience I would love to have again and hope to! The service is exceptional too!
Alex K.
Friendly and welcoming staff, a nicely laid out restaurant and fantastic food. For any other restaurant, any of these factors would be a nice bonus but, for Daniel's reputation these factors were expected and they did not miss the mark. Each dish was fantastic and explained in depth as it was served. The wait staff were highly knowledgeable about the meal options and beverage pairings. What really set Daniel apart though, was the experience that the staff created. The presentation of each dish was carefully laid out and presented in an almost choreographed way. Additionally, their attention to detail was almost predictive of our needs. I have never had a dining experience like my experience at Daniel. I highly recommend visiting Daniel especially if you are trying to make an evening, "a night to remember".
梓雨
I will definitely come again, whether it's for the service or the food, it's top-notch New York quality. My friends and I were late due to traffic, but they didn't cancel our reservation because of it. Unfortunately, we ended up sitting in the lounge later, but the experience was still excellent.
Roya J.
Service and ambiance were on point in my opinion. The culinary experience was however not all hits and I found it to be a cumulative 3 stars for me. For example, I really enjoyed the parsnip-celeriac veloute, but found their rendition of foie gras gelatinous and unimpressive. Furthermore, the bison seemed to have been sitting under a lamp for too long and was cooked more than medium. I felt the remaining dishes were well executed.
Danni F.
This is truly one of the best Michelin star restaurants in NY! From the moment we walked in, we were treated with so much respect. The waiting area and the dining room were very fancy appearing. The food was probably the best I've had from all the Michelin star restaurants! Aside from the amazing variety of blended flavors, the amount of food is what really impressed me. There were what felt like 10+ course and each course had solid material like steak, fish, foie gras, etc. By the end of the meal, I was stuffed!! Felt like a it was really worth the money. The restaurant was spacious and quiet, so we could enjoy the meal as a family. Daniel Bullard himself came to the dining room at the end of the meal and we took a picture with him! Very friendly guy. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Azarel B.
My least favorite Michelin dinner. Payola? 2 Michelin stars is excessive. Nothing felt inventive or even interesting. Judging by the majority of the crowd; stuffy, 70+ year olds, I just knew dinner would be underwhelming. My favorite bite of the night was the bread service. Thank you to the waiter who kept refreshing my plate. I would've left starved otherwise. We chose to do 4 courses versus 7 as the longer menu just wasn't anything we were interested in eating. Although I still ended up disliking 3/4 dishes I chose, I would scream if I had to sit for more courses. Adhd and a meal you don't enjoy is a painful combination. What I did enjoy was the service. Everyone was welcoming and attentive. I also enjoyed the dessert course and the fresh madeleines. However you don't pay $700+ on dinner just for dessert.
It is the epitome of a luxurious special occasion restaurant that has been in business since 1987. Created by renowned chef, Daniel Boloud. The menus are tasting menus (dégustation )of 4 to 6 courses with a sublime wine list and sublime service. The service is very theatrical and the surroundings of fine art paintings by renowned artist. Alex Katz helps with the ambience of the setting and dining room. This is not your normal restaurant it is a special occasion restaurant
Lena Y.
It really is a great choice for celebration dining. We had the four course meal, but it ended up being so much more - there were three more sweet offerings after our 4th course desert. I was afraid of getting more food in the end! They gifted us couple of little rum cake bites to go which I didn't have the stomach to eat until the next day. It was just a delightful experience that lingered and echoed in the little rum cake bites I scoffed down a day later - yes, it was still delicious.
Masooda Siddiqui
The food the service overall everything is impeccable
Sandrine L.
Doesn't disappoint, only maybe during COVID. Love the food, the atmosphere, the location. Service is impeccable as it should be. Perfect date night.
Elizabeth L.
beautiful dinner, everyone was so nice and helpful. enjoyed every single dish that i had but the standouts were the hamachi and the pheasant for the first course, the scallops and the sole for the second, and the lamb entree and the vacherin dessert. the little extra celery tasters and madeleines and other desserts were a nice touch as well
YOU MUST VISIT THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU ARE IN NEW YORK. This is the definition of fine dining that you see on tv. I'm only able to post some of the many plates we had but the menu is seasonal and constantly changing but not to worry because everything is always good. Service is PHENOMENAL. You and your family will feel like kings and queens with the service they provide you. And your dinner comes with amuse bouche, bread service, madeleines, petit fours, chocolate sticks and a canele at the end of your meal. It just kept on coming and we were full till the next day! And the decor is fancy but also not too uptight where you feel too uncomfortable and stuffy! 100/10 for this restaurant. Must must visit.
It had been almost 10 years since the first time that we dined at Daniel and this time was just as good or maybe even better. The chef's tasting menu was the ultimate experience in food, flavor, and service. Every detail was precisely and meticulously thought and executed with perfection and the flavors were impactful and memorable.
Amazing fine dining experience for a birthday meal! Every bite was exquisite, and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend Daniel when searching for an elevated experience! It deserves 10/10
This upper east side institution was one of the original New York City culinary renaissance stars. And it feels a bit like a blast from the past. The grand space is sprawling. A team of staff focuses on your every need. They are all extremely friendly and hospitable. Sadly the pace of the meal is a bit slow so at times they are left standing around. I will say 188 for 4 course at a 2 star Michelin Icon is reasonable. And you will leave feeling full. The food feels a bit dated. And the dishes are hit and miss. But that is a matter of taste. The meal started with a trio of leeks (very good). The spot prawn was a bit anemic. And the oyster dish didn't feel balanced (overly bitter) I enjoyed the bass. The lentils were perfectly cooked. But the bay scallops was a miss. The best dish was the perfectly cooked risotto with a hefty portion of black truffle. The mains were both ok but not amazing. The veal was overwhelmed by the cheese sauce. Finally the quail was solid. The deserts were fantastic and the drink menu is a hit. If you love classic Michelin style fare Danial is a must visit.
Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Made a reservation for 6 pm and arrived to a stunning restaurant with a comfortable table with a great view. It was wonderful before the food even arrived! Service was on another level as expected and cannot think of anything other than positive things to say! Food was delicious and such an amazing experience. The unexpected cheese course was such a great addition! Dessert was by far the best thing I've ever had with the Pettit fours and the freshly baked madeleines and the chocolate batons and to go caneles ! Just wow! The cherry on top was the personalized to go menus of our meal. Just wonderful! Also - the cocktails alone are worth a trip to this restaurant! The food is an experience I would love to have again and hope to! The service is exceptional too!
Friendly and welcoming staff, a nicely laid out restaurant and fantastic food. For any other restaurant, any of these factors would be a nice bonus but, for Daniel's reputation these factors were expected and they did not miss the mark. Each dish was fantastic and explained in depth as it was served. The wait staff were highly knowledgeable about the meal options and beverage pairings. What really set Daniel apart though, was the experience that the staff created. The presentation of each dish was carefully laid out and presented in an almost choreographed way. Additionally, their attention to detail was almost predictive of our needs. I have never had a dining experience like my experience at Daniel. I highly recommend visiting Daniel especially if you are trying to make an evening, "a night to remember".
I will definitely come again, whether it's for the service or the food, it's top-notch New York quality. My friends and I were late due to traffic, but they didn't cancel our reservation because of it. Unfortunately, we ended up sitting in the lounge later, but the experience was still excellent.
Service and ambiance were on point in my opinion. The culinary experience was however not all hits and I found it to be a cumulative 3 stars for me. For example, I really enjoyed the parsnip-celeriac veloute, but found their rendition of foie gras gelatinous and unimpressive. Furthermore, the bison seemed to have been sitting under a lamp for too long and was cooked more than medium. I felt the remaining dishes were well executed.
This is truly one of the best Michelin star restaurants in NY! From the moment we walked in, we were treated with so much respect. The waiting area and the dining room were very fancy appearing. The food was probably the best I've had from all the Michelin star restaurants! Aside from the amazing variety of blended flavors, the amount of food is what really impressed me. There were what felt like 10+ course and each course had solid material like steak, fish, foie gras, etc. By the end of the meal, I was stuffed!! Felt like a it was really worth the money. The restaurant was spacious and quiet, so we could enjoy the meal as a family. Daniel Bullard himself came to the dining room at the end of the meal and we took a picture with him! Very friendly guy. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
My least favorite Michelin dinner. Payola? 2 Michelin stars is excessive. Nothing felt inventive or even interesting. Judging by the majority of the crowd; stuffy, 70+ year olds, I just knew dinner would be underwhelming. My favorite bite of the night was the bread service. Thank you to the waiter who kept refreshing my plate. I would've left starved otherwise. We chose to do 4 courses versus 7 as the longer menu just wasn't anything we were interested in eating. Although I still ended up disliking 3/4 dishes I chose, I would scream if I had to sit for more courses. Adhd and a meal you don't enjoy is a painful combination. What I did enjoy was the service. Everyone was welcoming and attentive. I also enjoyed the dessert course and the fresh madeleines. However you don't pay $700+ on dinner just for dessert.
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It is the epitome of a luxurious special occasion restaurant that has been in business since 1987. Created by renowned chef, Daniel Boloud. The menus are tasting menus (dégustation )of 4 to 6 courses with a sublime wine list and sublime service. The service is very theatrical and the surroundings of fine art paintings by renowned artist. Alex Katz helps with the ambience of the setting and dining room. This is not your normal restaurant it is a special occasion restaurant
It really is a great choice for celebration dining. We had the four course meal, but it ended up being so much more - there were three more sweet offerings after our 4th course desert. I was afraid of getting more food in the end! They gifted us couple of little rum cake bites to go which I didn't have the stomach to eat until the next day. It was just a delightful experience that lingered and echoed in the little rum cake bites I scoffed down a day later - yes, it was still delicious.
The food the service overall everything is impeccable
Doesn't disappoint, only maybe during COVID. Love the food, the atmosphere, the location. Service is impeccable as it should be. Perfect date night.
beautiful dinner, everyone was so nice and helpful. enjoyed every single dish that i had but the standouts were the hamachi and the pheasant for the first course, the scallops and the sole for the second, and the lamb entree and the vacherin dessert. the little extra celery tasters and madeleines and other desserts were a nice touch as well