We came for our anniversary and everything was so lovely. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, warm, and professional. The entire experience was planned and executed to perfection. I was pregnant and they went out of their way to ensure I was able to enjoy the tasting menu with some alterations - ensuring I didn't have to worry about the baby getting something not doctor approved, but I got a full experience. Our wait staff was delightful and the food was extraordinary. We absolutely loved everything. I've been to a few handfuls of restaurants in this echelon and can unequivocally say Daniel is a top contender for favorite of all time. Truly an experience worth the price. read more

Amazing restaurant to celebrate special occasions! The staff treated us like we were a celebrity using their underground tunnel to avoid the paparazzi. The food was rich and flavorful with every bite. We ordered the Boeuf Stroganoff that was perfectly cooked and Blanquette de Veau. Didn't expect everything to be perfect even the desserts. Our favorite was the Noisette. It started with a tart taste that changed into a sweet finish with chocolate and hazelnut. read more

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My family(5) thoroughly enjoyed the gracious service,the flexbility to allow changes on the menu and the tasty food. There was one problem which daniel acknowleged and provided a great correction which was appreciated. The whole staff worked hard to make the evening special;thankyou read more

The food was good but nothing extraordinary for the price. The service was a bit condescending. You can definitely do better elsewhere

Impeccable from start to finish. Our first time in NYC and we were celebrating our anniversary. What a special treat, we got to see Chef Daniel in the dining room talking to another table. It was a Wednesday night. We had the 530pm reservation. It was mellow and calm at first. By 7-730pm the place was completely filled. So make your reservations in advance. Upscale formal attire is highly recommended. Although this is a high end fine dining restaurant, it's not pretentious. We felt so relaxed and comfortable. All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. The food was definitely the star of the show. From amuse-bouche to desserts. Pure perfection!! Our lovely server accidentally spilled water all over my husband and his main course. She felt so bad. We felt bad for her. She, the manager and all the staff made sure to rectify the situation as best as possible. We were pleased with their efforts. We had a very memorable experience and will highly recommend this lovely place to all our friends. Compliments to Chef Daniel and his amazing team! Cheers!! read more

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Amazing experience! My husband and I did the 7 course tasting and we were there for over 3 hours. The service was amazing. It is great to do the tasting the first time you are there but be prepared to spend around $600 (or more if you drink) The best dishes were the seafood appetizer, sea bass, and wagyu steak. If I were to come back I would probably order the 4 course pre fix if the menu doesn't change much. Overall it was a great experience. Only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars was that I didn't love ever dish presented and it was a lot of money, but it was an amazing experience. read more

Daniel - Delicious - favorites are seafood appetizer, sea bass, wagyu beef - French Near Me - New York, New York

This spot is amazing, except for I ran into my boss here and he said "I think we may be paying you too much money". The food was exceptional, I left stuffed and unbelievably drunk due to the wine paring read more

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Get the tasting and the wine pairings! Each dish they bring out is better than the next. I'm not crazy about wine but the pairings are lovely. It's wildly expensive. No getting around that. If you can swing the price tag, make the trip- the food is incredible. read more

A family member treated me to this restaurant about a year ago and i forgot to write a review. While the staff was all very friendly and even chef daniel visited our table the food was way too salty. I liked the food but would have preferred for it to be less salty. I dont eat a lot of salt in my usually diet but man it was way too overpowering. If it were less salty i might have liked it better. As a whole nice restaurant to try once but i don't really care to go back. Heck if i never went i probably wouldn't have cared to go. read more

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Love the foods, and customer service. We love the decor. We moved to UK but when we're back it's one of our favorite spot.

What a phenomenal experience. This was my first time at a Michelin Star restaurant and Daniel did not disappoint. It was an entire production- about 3.5 hours from start to finish. I did the four course with wine pairing. For my first course I had the marinated yellow tuna, second course tarbot fish, third course lamb chop and fourth course a Java chocolate dessert. I loved all of my wines except the last, which I asked them to switch out and they did. Service was executed very well. We didn't feel rushed and instead all of the servers explained things well, answered our questions and were very friendly. I loved every dish I had. It was like edible art. Definitely expensive, but worth it! read more

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I first experienced Daniels cuisine in the Bahamas actually at Cafe Boulud in April, which was the greatest culinary experiences of my life I knew once I got home to NYC that I had to get to DANIEL as soon as possible; I had always heard about it of course but never had the honor of dining there The dining room is sublime, and our server Javier was FANTASTIC...his knowledge of the menu and help with recommendations was a big reason why the dining experience was so special We started with the snail which was life altering, and the hits kept coming from there...then the Langoustine Ravioli, Quil stuffed with Fois Gras & North Carolina Swordfish all blew us away...each first bite was one of those "drop your fork its so good" moments Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND DANIEL to anyone that enjoys an amazing culinary experience that you likely have never had before read more

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If I could only give more stars... This place is the gold standard when it comes to fine dining. It cannot get any better. I know 2 more restaurants that is comparable but just in a different genre of food. I took my wife here for her birthday and as expected since she is a superior foodie with exceedingly high standards she had absolutely no complaints. A true gastronomic icon in New York and the world. read more

Not sure why my review won't show up on Google - how many other negative reviews aren't being posted? This place has lost its touch. My review and expectation is based on the fact they are a two Michelin star restaurant. If any of the food critics came back, they would lose their stars in a heartbeat. First, they had horrendous time management, with multiple parties waiting over 30 minutes (after being advised the table would be ready "right away" and to go "take a walk" - I was also in heels, so what would have been a 30+ minute walk was out of the question...). They clearly have zero experience figuring out how long it takes people to eat (note the reservation system informed everyone the dining limit was 2 hours). Unlike other reviewers, there was no offer to sit at the bar and no apology about the wait until we were midway through our main course (after we informed them that the croutons were stale - see below). Their terrace service is mediocre; it's as if they hired people from a diner down the street who don't know how the restaurant is operated (nothing against diners, it's just not two Michelin star service). No question about whether anyone had food allergies (good thing we didn't have any), and no explanation of what the amuse bouche was when they set it down in front of us. Their wine pairing was an experiment in finding some expensive sounding older wines that didn't pair well with the food. Our own by the class selections fared much better than the official pairing. Finally, the croutons on their salad were stale and their main course was overcooked (see picture - the edges were dry and brown). Dessert was their only redeeming factor - it was good, as you would expect. read more

Daniel - French Near Me - New York, New York

5/11/19 To Karim/Daniel - Thank you for the kind and prompt response. You really offer an amazing pre- and post dining experience. We dined at Le Bernadin the next evening. While the food is stellar, I will always come back to Daniel for its intimate decor and 5-star hospitality. I will be so happy to reach out upon my next return. ... Daniel was very accommodating with our last minute reservation for party of 4 this weekend. This was my 1st return to NYC since leaving in 2013. It is so magical here from the ambiance to the table service. I very much loved the attentiveness of the staff, nowhere else have I seen a fancy stool provided for handbags. A friend once told me a lady never puts a purse on the floor! There's an abundance of flavor in each carefully crafted plate that was brought out. All my friends loved their choices. Unfortunately for me, I found both my crab app and trout entree too salty. I only took couple bites before sending back my app. It surprised me that they made no comment or offer to make a new one. After then getting the trout with the same salty profile, I took it back to the hotel only to throw it out later. It was a disappointment but not enough to ruin the dinner. Dessert was fantastic as was my cappuccino. I can't wait to return another time to redeem this one-off experience. read more

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What an incredible dining experience, second to none. The 5 course menu was exceptional and only eclipsed by the setting and experienced and caring waitstaff. read more

Perfect. They pay attention to every detail, the service was amazing, and the food was superb. Definitely worth it.

After complaining to a Yelp friend that his one word Yelp review of "sigh..." was unclear, he explained that it was all he had to say about this wonderful place. After experiencing their tasting menu, I now clearly understand his review. Wow. Rather than me getting into the details of the course, which many others have already done, here are some of the thoughts that rattled in my head. MICHELIN: Daniel was NOT one of the four restaurants chosen as 3-Star restaurant in 2009 Michelin Guide NYC. I do not live in NYC, so I have not been to those four restaurants out ranking Daniel, but those places must be REALLY good. PRICE: $175/person for the 6-course tasting menu. Expensive or cheap? Well, depends on the point of view. If you take a global perspective, that is cheap. When comparing other top gourmet cities like Paris and Tokyo, you cannot get this kind of experience for $175 at those cities. Well, you can blame weak dollar for that. SERVICE: Wow. They are really on. Staff on the floor knows their roles and operates with precision. ONE WORLD: Paris, NYC, Tokyo - three cities with very different history and culture. Cultural food at these three cities are quite different. Yet, when it comes to top level gourmet, especially with French influenced restaurants, there is quite a bit of commonality. No question that worlds top chefs communicate among each other and study each others food. CONCLUSION: Definitely need to go back to this place! Example of dinner per person: $175 6-course tasting menu $ 50 Three glasses of wine $ 6 Coffee $ 58 Tip and taxes --------------------------------- $289 Total read more

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We are in New York for my birthday. Have not been here for a few years and we're fortunate to get a reservation. We had a table overlooking the dining room and could see all the action. The room is beautifully decorated and warrants dressing up. I am not sure why they lost one michelin star. Everything was perfect. Presentations were complex but not overdone. It was difficult to choose because everything sounded wonderful. I had been to a seminar in Charleston in 2017 and heard Daniel and some of his chefs speak. One chef isnow the executive chef and we were invited to meet him. A special treat For all that was served, I thought the price moderate. read more

Four course prixe fixe menu was delicious and filling. Dinner takes about 2-3 hours so make sure you plan your evening accordingly. The service was absolutely exceptional, which is expected at a Michelin. Ambiance was relaxing, noise level is low, seating is comfortable. There was someone at the table next to us dressed too casual (sneakers, jeans and no jacket) which was a bit of a turn off, I expected they would be more strict about this. Overall 5/5 definitely go for a special occasion read more

I've had several fond memories over the years. It's a delicate balance to get the attentive service without feeling like your under watch. Daniel strikes the balance and fits your special occasion. The food is stunning and crafted with care. read more

Went for Easter dinner. Food was amazing, service impeccable, and great wine pairing too!

I came here for my birthday with my boyfriend. The food was good. The portions were too small for us. The service was excellent. read more

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I don't believe the low ratings for this restaurant at all. Yes it is expensive and yes it is a high end fine dining restaurant. We had a server named Allen that Ho was superb. We were treated with respect and hospitality from the moment we entered and gave them our coats. Dinner was superb!! I'm only sorry that we had a! N 8 o'clock curtain which meant we couldn't do the seven course tasting menu. I have eaten here many times over the years and never been disappointed. As a French trained chef myself I couldn't have been happier. We were celebrating my daughters birthday. We tried to see if we could do the 7 course but we're correctly advised they it would be rushed. Instead we did the four course and added a shared first course as well as an add on upgrade of a risotto. We started with cold foie gras terrine which was both delicious and beautifully presented. My daughter had the squash veloute with duck ballotin and crispy egg roll. Then we shared the fluke and fennel dish with grapefruit that again was again gorgeous to look at and refreshingly light. I had a glass of champagne and my daughter had a lemon drop martini which was wonderful. The soup was hot and comforting as well as delicious and just what she wanted on a cold night when we had walked a bit. This was followed by a hot foie gras for me which was incredible. Perfectly cooked and accompanied by a vodka duck reduction done tableside. Melt in your mouth and could have eaten two of them!!! Then she had a duo f lamb chop and lamb loin and I had the venison topped with foie gras. Again beautifully presented and delicious. It was particularly wonderful that Allen truly understood every dish and explained them perfectly. For dessert got the passion fruit vacherin which was nice and dark and cold and melt in your mouth and not too large. My daughter had the Carmel cheesecake and a lovely Meyer lemon meringue tart for her birthday. This was followed by chocolates and mini madeleines. We asked for a box for the Madeleines because by then we were absolutely stuffed. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If you are looked for a relaxed environment and don't like 2 Michelin started service and food then this is NOT for you. It was also appropriately priced. Much to our surprise we were comped my champagne and a lemon drop as well as the fluke dish.l as well as the meter lemon dessert which was served with a candle and Happy Birthday Jessica written on the plate in Chocolate. This was NOT expected but very much appreciated. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to eating there again in the future hopefully soon. read more

So let me say this - I'm being generous with the four stars (I'll get into that soon). We went to Daniel for our four year anniversary and it was nice that everything was socially distanced. We opted to eat inside instead of the cabanas they had outside because it was cold but it seems like the cabanas are very cute and spacious. We got wine and ordered appetizers - which were sooooo good. This made us super excited for the main so we ordered the steak for two. Here's where things took a turn- the steak was really tough to cut through and we actually had to send it back. We opted for the two fish dishes instead, which were good but nothing mind blowing. It was disappointing since we really wanted the steak but the fact that they were able to accommodate us was really nice. read more

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THE BEST. The entire experience was stellar. We had Alan as our server and his entire entourage was spectacular. So very international. From Ecuador, Mexico, and Senégal. I was impressed with how wonderful the staff was. And of course the food...all you have to do is look at the pics. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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Food, Service, Ambiance- all were pure excellence. We celebrated a friend' s 40th birthday. Daniel was perfect.

I ordered the four course tasting dinner. It was not like French food more like different experimental food. Everything was great. Amongst the best meals I have ever had. read more

Wow - one of the top 10 dining experiences of my life for sure. Daniel is a beautiful restaurant, with endless nooks and cozy tables. We were in the main dining room, but in one of the elevated areas so it was a little more private - but it was ideal for people-watching. (Not only was I engrossed in what was happening at my own table; I was equally fascinated by what everyone else was getting.) I was also given a chair just for my purse, ha. The service is seamless and the staff is choreographed in a way that blew my mind. As for the food, my friend and I did the four course pre-fix, and it was so much food that I honestly couldn't imagine doing the full seven courses. I started with the abalone, then had the foie gras and the signature beef dish, then dessert. There were amuse bouche throughout, as well as an amazing bread basket and surprise desserts and a treat to take home. I'll let my photos do the talking. read more

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In my reviews, I rarely, use the word "perfect". But if ever there was a restaurant to describe as perfect, Daniel would be it. Magnificent food, artfully presented, graciously served in a most beautiful setting is what you can expect. My wife and I will never forget our 25th wedding anniversary dinner for two here. But it's what happened to us that evening that will tell you why Daniel is at the pinnacle of the restaurant world: I had made a reservation a month earlier. When we arrived, I learned that the reservation I made was for the casual bar/grill/side room where people dressed casually and you were separated from the main dining room. Disappointed, I told the hostess that I had made this mistake and that it was a very special occasion for us, but was told the restaurant was fully booked. So we said ok and decided to make the most of it. About five minutes later, the manager came over to us and said "I understand it's your 25th anniversary. Please come with me, Mr and Mrs P, your table inside is waiting..." We we brought to a table where we were warmly greeted by at least 4 wait staff, who already knew our names and made us feel so welcome and special. The soup to nuts meal was spectacular, and ended with a surprise cake made for us, with a personalized message of congratulations on our 25th. Although we may never have the opportunity to return to Daniel, my wife and I will never forget this magical evening for as long as we live. Thank you Daniel. read more

Celebrated my 24th birthday here in November and boy am I glad I did. This is literally my new favorite restaurant in New York City right now. The service was impeccable which is to be expected as well as the food being over the top and precisely cooked. It was everything you could expect from this place. Beautiful decor, amazing space and setup. The service was quick and efficient. For a party of 6 people who were drinking I was surprised at how organized everything turned out. Super happy I came here and I cannot wait to be back here. Thank you! read more

What is not to love about this restaurant? Everything from the moment we walked in, until the moment we walked out, was special. We enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu with the wine tasting, and every bite was delicious. This is a special occasion restaurant, and we loved every minute of it. Javier was our server, and he was so attentive. He described every course so well and really made it a great evening. read more

Everyone was so nice and caring!! Clean facilities and great relaxing vibe. The food was exceptional; highly recommend the cherry and abalone!! read more

We came here on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 545. My expectations were high knowing this is a three star Michelin restaurant. When we entered the restaurant it was already about half full. The ambiance was elegant and classy with men in suits and women in dresses. The service was formal but still friendly and not intrusive. Water was filled the whole time and it's hard to keep up with me. We both opted for 3 course prix fixe. We were offered amuse bouche of tasting of melons, and they were refreshing way to start off the meal. The bread service was fantastic and I loved the olive and whole wheat bread!! Crusty on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside- the way all bread should be. For appetizers we had the rice flake crusted scallops and tasting of rabbit. The portion of my scallops was generous with three jumbo scallops that are cooked to perfection. For mains we had squab and duo of beef. My squab was good and cooked and seasoned perfectly, but I found the overall dish just ok. It had too many components on the plate and not too sure how everything went together. But oh my gosh the duo of beef was fantastic. Now I never order beef on the menu but that dish alone would make me a convert. Tender, moist, flavorful... All those things and more. For dessert we had warm Guanaja coulant and passion fruit vanilla vacharin. They were both delicious and the dinner was finished off perfectly with petit fours and freshly baked madelines. Fantastic meal and perfect restaurant for a special occasion. read more

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I've always wanted to try Daniel and fortunately I can finally say I have thanks to my boyfriend who took my here for our anniversary dinner! Overall I can say that this exceeded our expectations! The ambience was beautiful. It was definitely upscale and formal so dress up for the occasion. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were greeted right away and seated. The bread is amazing! So warm and fresh and definitely met expectations of what bread should be in a two Michelin star restaurant. We ordered from the pre fix indoor dining menu. My boyfriend ordered the snails and I had the scallops ceviche style. Both were very flavorful. The snails had a great garlic parley flavor to compliment it, and the scallops were fresh and light. For entrees I ordered the duck a l'orange which I have always wanted to try and it did not disappoint! The duck was perfectly cooked and moist. My boyfriend ordered the lamb chops and the addition of the pistachios really elevated it. For desserts we ordered the vacherin (kiwi ice cream and meringue) and the noisette (hazelnut cream chocolate cake) and both were delicious. The Vacherin had the right amount of tartness to it and the noisette had so many different textures without being overly sweet. The wine we had that was recommended by the sommelier was also a perfect pairing to our dishes. The staff also brought our a complimentary dessert for our anniversary and really went above and beyond to make us enjoy our night. The addition of the Madelines at the end of the meal were also amazing. This meal and service was definitely memorable and I would love to come back in the future! read more

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My friend took me here for my birthday. The food was amazing. They gave us some free appetizers and bread. Everything is delicious. Cocktails are nice too. Didn't realize it's a Michelin 2 star restaurant until later on too bad didn't get to take a picture with chef Daniel read more

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WHAT a birthday dinner! Such a nice night made even better by the staff and cozy setup they have here at Restaurant Daniel! We ate outside and it was a little cold out (probably 40 degrees) and they have these personal setups that are enclosed partially with wonderful heaters that were so warm one of my friends actually asked to turn it off. I had the venison (deer) dish that was amazing. The striped bass crudo was awesome as well with super fresh fish and a neat bite with a fruity/crisp makeup. They were nice enough to give complementary desserts that were outstanding. Can't wait to be back and eat inside, which was gorgeous! read more

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Simply wow! Such an intimate and romantic place with everything on the menu simply incredible. I know it is not your typical portion size, please don't complaint. This is about the music in your mouth with every bite you taste! And OMG those cocktails!!! read more

Daniel - Scallops - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Pros - Amazing complementary passion fruit petit fours!! - Delicious bread and olive oil!! - Wonderfully cooked fish, they take care of their seafood Cons - The first half of my fish entree and first half of my chocolate entree were delicious! Second half was less enjoyable due to taste bud fatigue. Recs - Order different dishes with your +1 and share to address the con above.\ - Ask your server for some passion fruit petit fours ;) read more

Loved the experience but wasn't the happiest with the food there are so many other places in NYC that are under rated and this place a Littel over rated. But will recommend this to people who love the Michelin star restaurants experience. read more

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