When reviewing a 3-michelin, one of the top restaurants in the world, one must keep in mind that my review is relative. Is the food up there? absolutely. Is it worth the hype? yes. It's classical french cuisine done to it's finest. There were really no flaws in food and execution, but on a relative basis compared to other restaurants at this level, a couple things annoyed me: if I have a reservation at X time, please don't seat me 15 minutes later (but oh, they do have a world-famous bar but that's besides the point) and second, the service while overwhelmingly nice at times, was very slow towards the end of the meal. It was getting late on a weeknight, but it was pretty surprising. So even though this would rank in the top 10 of my life, I have to be objective and give it a one-star deduction. read more

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I ordered the 3-course Boulud Chez Vous menu for a birthday celebration. Given that it was a pick-up order, I was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful and immaculate presentation. The food was sublime. My favorite was the lobster medallions and of course the dessert! read more

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This is 5 star everything. The space, the service from the front desk, the bartenders, the waitstaff, everything is executed perfectly. Each course and bite of food is breath taking. It is a splurge, it is worth it. While it is hard to pick what is best about your experience (the food!), I do think the staff makes you feel at home. You are in a true fine dining establishment, but each individual is there to answer your questions, make recommendations, and is respectful. I never felt a superior attitude from anyone or an effort to make you feel out of place regardless of your budget. Yes, there is a dress code, but for the experience you will want to dress up! I believe Daniel is worth a special occasion! read more

It is quite a treat eating at a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Daniel is one of the best values out there, especially the 3 course $110 dollar pre-theater menu which comes with wine pairing! There is a sitting/lobby area as you walk in with a coat check. I believe you wait 10-15 minutes there until the main dining room is ready and then a server will escort you to your table one at a time in a orderly fashion. The decor and "upscaleness" is apparent when you walk in. You can sip on a drink while you wait, and they'll bring it to your table when you get seated. The attire says Jackets are required, but we could take them off while in the dining room, they didn't mind, unlike some other places where I had to keep it on. You know you go to these fancy french restaurant and then none of the waiters speak French, this place was definitely legit, seems like all the waiters spoke French. The service and attention to detail was impeccable. The order in which orders were place ladies first then men, and having our meals served in perfect unison with 5 waiters. All the movements and actions by our servers were with a purpose and synchronized. Amazing Service, 6/5 if that were possible. Oh and ladies, they even give you a little stool to place your purse next to you. On to the FOOD: (i don't remember exactly but just from memory) *Amuse- it was a trio of lobster I believe, I don't remember exactly but I'll attache the picture. *Starter: Peekytoe Crab Salad with Cumin Carrot Coulis- Spanner Crab Craquelin, Ginger, Avocado. It was good but nothing spectacular (4/5) *Entree: Tasting of Veal- Roasted Tenderloin with Eggplant Puree Braised Cheeks with Glazed Zucchini Crispy Sweetbreads with Caper Caponata This was delicious, medium rare and pink. Nice crust on the outside and great sauce (5/5) *Dessert: Lemongrass Poached Pineapple- Coconut Meringue, Lime-Rum Gelee Pina Colada Sorbet This dessert was light and to die for. The sorbet and the end of the meal hit the spot. (5/5) All the wines we had were great, my friends like the Muscato the most, probably because we aren't real wine drinkers. We also got some chocolates and a whole plate of other small desserts in addition, so it was really more than 3 courses! Beginning to end took a little more than 2 hours and we were a little late for our broadway show, but it was so worth it. This place was extremely good value for how much we paid. Excellent service and food, 3 star Michelin restaurant, and the total after tip/tax per person was only around $140ish. Other Michelin 3 start restaurants are a once in a lifetime occasion, but Daniel I would make another trip to! read more

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Great meal from first to last. We came here for their 4-course prix-fixe. It was too pricy for a regular meal, but great for a special occasion, especially because of all the desserts you get at the end, not to mention the bread. What a great selection: there were baguettes, brioche, 3-seed, garlic parmesan, and buckwheat, which I thought was the tastiest. Most people liked the brioche, which was really buttery and flaky. They started us out with a parmesan sablé with blue cheese, which was okay. Then came a canapé of Long Island citrus fluke, not bad. I had the Chilled Carrot Velouté with Peekytoe Crab (chermoula cream, confit ginger, lovage oil) for the first course. It was very creamy, but too salty for my taste. Good thing they gave us plenty of bread. Then I had the Vodka Flambéed Hudson Valley Foie Gras (Pennsylvania pawpaw, gingerbread chrysanthemum salad). This was my first time trying foie gras. It was good, but too rich for me; I would have liked it better in a small dose. It would work well in a tasting menu. Then came the Quebec Roasted Suckling Pig (Heermance Farm carrots, Swiss chard, "Sauce Crècy"). It was alright, cooked pretty well. I liked how soft the carrots were. For dessert, I had the Grand Blanco Cacao (raspberry jam, cocoa nib sablé, liquorice dark chocolate ice cream). It was tasty, the ice cream made it special. They also gave us little squares of flavored chocolates and some sort of biscuit. The best were the warm madeleines they ended us with. So tasty! As a parting gift, they presented us with their traditional Cannelé. Had it the next day and it was delicious! Service was excellent, as expected. Nice table decor also. read more

the rating is tough, and of course it's always relative to the class of restaurant, price and subsequent expectation. in that vein, i'd rate this somewhere around 3.5, but edge up to 4 because of the service. this doesn't mean the food was bad, it was actually quite enjoyable. but it didn't stand up to the reputation daniel has as a michelin 2 star restaurant. right now, they are only serving outside due to remodeling work, and only doing their 3 course menu. you get to choose among several options in each of the 3 courses. there were 3 of us. we each got something different on each course plus ordered an extra. the winners were the iowa corn soup, the ranch beef, and the cashew dessert. the focaccia was great. the madeleines at the end were amazing. see the pics for each dish. the recurring theme you'll see is that pretty much everything was good... didn't get super blown away, but still everything was pretty good. finally, the service was very attentive. they did forget our tea order or came late after we largely finished dessert, but apologized for it can comp'ed it w/o us asking about it. read more

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While Daniel is known for it's Michelin Star rating, I was impressed with the architecture and ambience inside this grandiose building. The food and drink pairings, down to the last dessert are impeccable! It is truly an experience and worth every penny. I would go back! read more

Came for dinner and tried everything on the tasting menu. Duck terrine with Sicilian pistachio, rose petal-poached rhubarb black cardamom gelée, and young mesclun - the terrine was almost perfect, the rhubarb and gelee added another dimension to the taste Rabbit porchetta with chorizo, pickled Saint Georges mushroom, Orléans mustard cream, artichoke-frisée salad - very salty, couldn't really taste the rabbit gaminess, which may be a good thing ---------------- Tai Snapper ceviche with celery vinagrette, tapioca pearls, shaved radish, Northern Lights caviar - ceviche was more like sashimi but it was pretty fresh and you got 5 pieces, caviar was a nice touch but could have used more (who doesn't want more caviar?) Peektoe crab salad with cumin-carrot coulis, spanner crab craquelin, ginger, avocado - the crab salad was good but the craquelin was filled with crab meat and was crunchy on the outside, so what more can you ask for? ---------------- Maine sea scallop rosette with lovage, Hawaiian hearts of palm, avocado-tomatillo coulis, pickled Fresno pepper - a circular dish with diced hearts of palm underneath, couldn't get a great feel for the scallops in this dish Chanterelle and Maine lobster ravioli, sautéed lambsquarters, pink peppercorn - very salty but the ravioli did have a lot of lobster in it along with the mushrooms, probably my least favorite course ---------------- Grilled Alaskan King salmon with black musto oil, stuffed zucchini, oregano-pine nut gremolata - the salmon was fresh and the zucchini was pretty good. However, in the end it is still salmon, albeit cooked a perfect medium rare Yellowfin tuna la plancha with sweet pepper ragout, marinated anchovies, chickpea panisse, bush basil, Ibérico ham - preferred this dish to the salmon and the ham adds a lot of flavor ---------------- Tasting of Veal: roasted tenderloin with eggplant purée, braised cheeks with glazed zucchini, crispy sweetbreads with caper caponata - the tenderloin was medium rare and was good, the cheeks were tender and the best of the 3 veals, and the sweetbreads were not as crunchy as I would have liked but still were very good Duo of Beef: Black Angus short ribs with fava bean coulis, seared Wagyu tenderloin, Oregon morels, tarragon-spinach custard -the short ribs melted in your mouth and the tenderloin was cooked a perfect medium rare. Although Wagyu is the pricier meat, the short ribs tasted better ---------------- Lemongrass poached pineapple, coconut meringue, lime-rum gelée, piña colada sorbet - light dessert and the pina colada flavor of the sorbet did not overpower the dessert Warm Guanaja chocolate coulant, liquid caramel, fleur de sel, milk sorbet - the coulant had a nice gold flake on top, never had milk sorbet before and it was lighter than ice cream ---------------- Madelines - warm from the kitchen and they left the basket for us, although I was stuffed, I still ate a couple Petit fours - a variety of small bites, as too full to try more than one but it was good Chocolate truffles - rich, thick, chocolately ---------------- The service was spectacular and I would certainly go back. It is one of the most memorable fine dining experiences in NYC and deserving of the 3 Michelin stars it received. read more

Came to my sister birthday after we called and they were super nice to agree having us in such a rush ( 9:00pm) Love it all ! Perfect!!!!!!! Coming back every year for sure read more

Daniel - French Near Me - New York, New York

The first time I have been to Daniel in summer during the COVID time when the inside was closed. I was a little bit disappointed with food and presentation because I expected more from a Michelin star restaurant.. the menu was different from what they used to have and some items were missing. The second time was an extraordinary experience when we had dinner inside: the food itself was delicious and full of different flavors, food presentation was beautiful as well as the service was excellent. The interior design was tasteful though the music did not fit the design of the place and its atmosphere. I would recommend to play some piano/violin classical music or Frank Sinatra at this restaurant as the atmosphere should be relaxing/romantic (since mostly couples or families are there) but not dancing music(they played pop music at that time). Overall I enjoyed experience. read more

They catered a dining experience to us during the covid-19 pandemic and it was beyond amazing. I had the salmon 5 hours after it had arrived and the skin was still crispy. I could only imagine how good this would have been had it been fresh. Thanks and thank you for everything during the pandemic for feeding us. read more

Daniel will forever be one of my favorite, most memorable restaurants & meals because I got engaged here! =D Everything was absolutely delicious and spotless. Our whole experience at the restaurant was fabulous and we are not surprised by the great ratings and reviews. We had the 4 course meal with a side of Riesling for me & vodka neat for my boyfriend. In-between our 4 courses the waiters brought out small appetizers. The bread and butter were both delicious & we could not get enough. For our first course my boyfriend had the Homard (Maine Lobster) and I had the Poulet (chicken & Foie Gras Mosaic). For the 2nd course we had the Foie Gras and the slow cooked Trout. For the main course we both had the Wagyu Beef Tenderloin. Everything was so flavorful, delicious and the presentation was beautiful. We were very full and satisfied with everything that we ordered. I am still dreaming of that trout and the beef tenderloin. The wait staff was very courteous, helpful, friendly and went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. Thank you Daniel Restaurant for an unforgettable night. =D (As far as the dessert goes, my fiance proposed right before we got the dessert and I am not 100% how everything tasted.. I tried the dessert but cannot recall the taste or what my favorite was.. Although, I am sure it was all amazing!) read more

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I'm surprised by the lack of five star reviews. A friend and me went there last evening for the four course menu. We were completely blown away. First, dress up or else risk feeling very underdressed. Both me and my friend work in Finance and came straight from work so compared to the other women there, we were the most poorly dressed; the whole crowd there was really amazingly decked out which added to the scene. The ballroom where the main dining room is is beautiful. We both got the four course. Between the tiny extras that you kept getting and the bread and amazing imported butter and the drinks, I can't imagine someone getting the seven course. However, I wouldn't fault them for doing so. Service remained get throughout though I think we were a little rushed between two meals, which is my only drawback. Anyway, going back for my sister's birthday! read more

Daniel - Bells and Whistles Cocktail - French Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome! Service is spectacular! Everything about this restaurant is absolutely wonderful. Went here for my 25th wedding anniversary and I have to say they treated us like we were royalty. We had a variety of the tasting menu one thing was better than the next. It is a little pricey but if you enjoy great food and a unique dining experience it's well worth the price. Portions can be a little small but if you get the tasting menu with four or five plates you will have more than enough to eat. They did bring out an extra dessert for our anniversary and the candle was made out of white chocolate it's really unique experience. read more

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What can I say without a pic of the fabulous meal I had a this fabulous restaurant. Not ! No pictures can describe ambiance or class !!! No pic can capture how I felt siting in a restaurant that allowed me in my mind to think of the past eating with my Grand Parents all dressed up and just loving life! no pic can capture the love I was feeling for my lovely date, or the feeling, all is good right now with my world. This place is more than a meal this is an experience and a very enjoyable one at that. Cheers read more

Daniel is really elegant on all fronts. Food was incredible and very different! The ambiance was so beautiful and classic. The service was unbelievable. This is the perfect please for special occasions. Absolutely loved it! read more

There is couple of reasons why this place got 3 Michelin stars, one their food is amazing!! Really this is the best place in new york!! I've tried some other France restaurants in NY and let me tell you this is by far the best one!! Never seen such excellent service in my life, I will be back to this place 100%!!!! If you go there make sure to try the rabbit chorizo, amazing. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the price. Super super super expensive. read more

Daniel - The Rabbit Chorizo, One Word To Describe It = WOW - French Near Me - New York, New York

Had the most amazing meal and experience at Daniel. We had the tasting menu paired with wine. Everything was perfectly matched. Our host and server were the best ever, which made for a more memorable night. The icing on the cake... we got a tour of the kitchen and met Daniel himself. Was a moment we will never forget. He was the nicest, kindest man. Made our year! We will be back again, what a majestic experience. read more

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Great restaurant, most distinctive decor, and best service Recommended: * Duo of beef - the wagyu tenderloin and short rib were tender, savory, and flavorful. Flawless. * Sea scallops appetizer - plating was absolutely beautiful with delicious green elements (baby bok choi, gremolata, broccoli tempura, etc). Scallops were superbly tender without fishy taste. * The garlic bread in the complimentary selection of rolls. Wonderful piece of browned garlic inside and dried garlic on top. * Ice cream - the caramel ice cream on our dessert plate had a amazingly intense flavor with a delightfully understated sweetness. The milk flavored ice cream was also very good. * Gingerbread in the poached pear dessert (see below). * Took home the madeleines, they were great warmed up the next morning. Small and fluffy with a light citrus aroma. Just okay: * Sea bass with syrah sauce - everyone recommends this but the flavor of the syrah sauce was not as intense as I would have expected. The fish was well cooked but I think it's hard to make black sea bass an impressive fish, as it lacks the airy flakiness and subtle sweetness of a black cod or chilean sea bass. A good dish but was looking for more. * Poached pear dessert - I was expected a whole pear but got pear balls (the size of melon balls) that I wished were more firm or had more flavor. That said, the gingerbread in the dish was a positive surprise as it was super moist and not very sweet, without being overpowering on the ginger side. Service was perfect and friendly. We felt at home in a beautiful and distinctive main dining area. Prix-fixe for two was $226 ($105 each for three-course prix fixe, plus $16 extra for beef duo) before tax and tip. read more

When I do a review there is a reason why I give three or four stars to most of the "very good" to "excellent" restaurants I dine at. And that is because there are a few - like Daniel - that deserve five stars because they are indeed head and shoulders above the rest. My wife and I went to New York for our 40th anniversary. We wanted to dine at a top notch restaurant (Michelin starred or the equivalent) for our celebratory meal. Our anniversary fell on a Monday so a bunch of places that met our criteria were closed. Daniel was open, had a table available, we love French inspired food, so I booked it. From the moment we walked in it was obvious they do it right. A bit early for our table, we were offered a seat in the lounge. The waiter inquired, "Would you like a cocktail?" "No thanks," we replied. "We plan on a wine pairing tonight." "I understand. May I offer a glass of cold water instead?" It was much appreciated. Our table was ready at the time of our reservation. Our server appeared promptly greeting us with a cheery "Happy Anniversary" (as did the sommelier and other staff when they first appeared table side). We started the evening with glasses of champagne. Soon afterward we were presented the menu to look at -- though I don't think we needed to spend much time going over it since we did our homework and thanks to their excellent web site we knew that Daniel offered a seven course tasting menu. We also knew that the sommelier offered a standard and premium wine paring. So we actually knew exactly what we were going to order before we even stepped through the front door -- the tasting menu and the premium wine pairing. A lovely amuse and an tasty appetizer trio were served as we finished up our champagne. Then the real fun began. The progression of the menu, the pacing of the meal, and the pairing of the wine were all outstanding. And the food was pretty darn good too -- sensational, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients; expertly prepared; well conceived in flavor, aroma and texture; and all artfully plated. [For us: Fluke (ceviche style with uni, caviar, granny smith apple), Minted Pea Soup (with crawfish & pea tendrils), Soft Shell Crab (tempura with nama yuba, pickled spruce tips & kafir lime bisque), Escargot (with spring garlic, fiddle head fern, pioppini & barley), Trout (with asparagus, red grits & nettles), Waygu Beef Tenderloin (with morels, pommes almandine & fava bean mousseline).] The sommelier hit a home run with the wine pairings. Each wine was poured just before the course was served so we had ample time to take in the bouquet and have a first taste. The wine paired with the escargot was particularly successful (Domaine Bzikot Puligny-Montrachet "La Roussell" Burgundy, 2013). It reminded me of sawdust on the floor of a woodworker's shop. But it paired exquisitely with the earthiness of the escargot dish. There were two options for dessert on the tasting menu and as we debated which to choose, both were served with "Happy 40th Anniversary" piped in chocolate on the plate. For an encore we were offered delicate chocolate candies to nibble on and a petit babas to take home and enjoy later They also printed us a souvenir menu to remember the evening. Was Daniel perfect? I'd have to say, "No." I thought the bread was average (though the butter with specialty salts was a nice touch). There was a bit of silver skin tissue in my wife's waygu beef tenderloin (but 99.48% of it melted in her mouth). The dishes, though flavorful and beautifully prepared, were not what I would call cutting edge or innovative. And the tasting menu with premium wine paring is pretty pricey. (But I like to think of it like this -- it only us cost us $16.25 per person per year over the 40 years of our marriage! That's a bargain if there ever was one!) In the end, was the evening at Daniel excellent and worth every cent? Yes, without a doubt! Daniel delivered!! read more

It is the second time that we have dinner at Daniel for our anniversary. The first time was 3 years ago and we had kept such a wonderful memory of it! Everything was perfect! This time, was different. We booked an outdoor table ( had to fight with a few mosquitoes during dinner).The service was fine but we had to wait an hour between our appetizers and our entree! When we asked our waiter to check on the food for the second time, things went faster but because we were hungry and bored, we ate too much bread and were full when our entree arrived. Why were we served olive oil with their delicious bread instead of butter? It is a French restaurant, you except delicious butter... We got the 2 chocolate desserts which were really disappointing, we barely had 2 bites. But our waiter nicely brought us an extra dessert for our anniversary, and it was devine! It is shame that this raspberry cake was not on the menu! Because this was a special night for us, because we had driven 2 hours from CT to get there, we were really disappointed by the whole experience. read more

#1,385 to review...and that is from people that took the time to praise this incredible restaurant. Our first time here; my amazing fiance is a chef and owns restaurants in DC/VA/MD and we were both so excited to experience this incredible "symphony" because I am almost at a loss for words. I could go on about all the food we ate and describe it in detail - everyone has fantastic stories about their meals (except the mean Yelpers). My thoughts: -Beautiful room, with this wall of stunning colorful flowers. -Bernardaud China, French name of course! -Bread Service. I was told they don't count the number of times guests ask for more bread but seriously...they must...i had three portions and three pats of the butter! Having been on a low carb diet lately, I knew I would indulge. The butter...ohmygosh...and the seeded bread (warm of course) -Bathrooms: spotless and beautiful - enough said - i always check out the bathrooms! -Service. Unparalleled. Always anticipating, never hovering. An art form to be experienced. Genuinely hospitable and describing each dish as it was served to us - in detail. I can barely describe what ingredients are in my homemade Mac N Cheese. -Outstanding wine list. Even though we didn't purchase a bottle of wine, the sommelier still treated us the same as if we had purchased a bottle of Domaine Leflaive, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014. -Plating and the beauty of the food presentation - surpassed only when you eat it. I imagine there is barely ANY WASTE from the plates by the time they make it back to the wash area. -A darling little velveteen purse stool that you can rest your purse - they think of everything! -Desserts. Desserts. For goodness sakes, you have a 2017 James Beard award winning Pastry Chef who started with the Daniel Boulud in 2001 and is now the Executive Pastry Chef at Daniel. Ghaya Oliveira is so talented! -Jackets required for men - yeh!!! -Personalized menu to take home with full descriptions of our meal and the date. Surprised - what a great way to remember the evening. -Each of us received a little brown box that housed a Cannele. OK...am i the ONLY person who has never had one of these? I tried it the next morning after my 6 mile run in Central Park (needed to burn off those incredible desserts) and my eyes may have rolled back in my head. My fiance caught me eating his too!! Is there any way to purchase these and have them shipped here to DC...or wait..does DBGB DC have them? I'm going to call them! After dinner, one of the nicest managers, Daniel, asked my fiance if we would like to see the kitchen and meet the chef. It was truly an honor. It was the middle of a busy Friday during service and we met Executive Chef Jean-Francois Bruel and Eddy Leroux, Chef de Cuisine. They took the time to take pictures with us - really! How do they look so relaxed?! I think i was sweating more than them! Then we were taken up to The Skybox. Pinch me! This is the birds eye view of the DANIEL kitchen, a private dining space. Personal pictures in an intimate setting. We were truly blessed to experience this restaurant. Truly. read more

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We went 2 years ago. Food was okay not much to rave about, their pastry chef though was out of this world!! Make sure if you go there, taste their homemade bread and try a Madeleine, you will not regret. read more

A meal at Daniel is an elaborate production; an art gallery, the ballet and a fine dining established wrapped up into one lovely white table-clothed, high-ceilinged package. The waiters pirouette around the tables, their movements precise, fluid and crisp and just as smoothly take your order while making suggestions after assessing your tastes with a keen eye. The meal started off with the bread basket. Warm, fragrant rosemary bread was placed on my plate. 'Don't fill your stomach with bread,' my companions warned, 'you're going to want to leave enough space for all the food we've ordered.' I wish they'd told me this before I'd polished it all off but I'm going to say - totally worth it. We were then served a trio of forgettable carrot amuse bouches before the appetizers arrived which magically disappeared in the blink of an eye. The servers are just *that* good. I've always had the prawn vs scallop dilemma at every fine dining establishment I've been to. I love the texture of prawns but I like the idea of scallops better and when I saw that Daniel was offering a hazelnut encrusted version, despite my aversion to all things foam, I decided to give it a go. I should have gone with the prawns. It wasn't that the scallops were horrendously bad per se but the foam was distracting and the scallops were slightly too watery for my taste. But that was probably the only not so great part of the meal, the other appetizers made up for it. The pressed duck foie gras terrine was fantastically flavourful and the duck pate had the most amazing texture. Now the good part. I love love love love love love love Daniel's lamb loin. It was sheer medium done perfection. The meat was moist and tender and even though there seemed to be a lot going on in terms of texture and flavours, they all melded together to form a heavenly bite of food. Perhaps that's why it was called the Elysian Fields Lamb Loin. If you're not a fan of lamb, then I suggest the duo of beef which is perfectly pink in the center and almost as good as the lamb. I was definitely more fond of the sides that accompanied the beef - never knew braised savoy cabbage could taste so good. I'm ashamed to say by this point, I was stuffed to the brim. We had ordered two fantastic bottles of wine (which I sadly forgot to take note of) and the desserts just kept coming and coming and coming. I would suggest the coconut lemongrass soup for something a little different but if you're more traditional, you can't go wrong with the warm guanaja chocolate coulant. Our server brought us some pretty mini madeleines and a final dessert plate of petit fours but I had to pass. I know, I know, I fail as a foodie. Daniel was a brilliant meal, there's no doubt about it. The fact that the food was also a feast for the eyes with the gorgeously decorated plates and the impeccable service makes me realise why its been a New York establishment for all these years. If I could, I'd go back again in a heart beat but as they say, everything in moderation, except maybe that lamb loin. read more

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It's a must visit place in NYC! The dinning Interior got some new remodeling, still very nice environment! Recommend to everyone!!

My fiancé chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. This place provides an upscale ambience with excellent service and delicious tastings! We tried the chefs menu offering and totally loved it! read more

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We've never had an experience of a Michelin star rated restaurant so we decided on Daniel for a very special birthday celebration. The minute we walked through the doors we felt transported into luxury. The decor was beautiful and the staff were incredibly polite and friendly. We were seated at a sweetheart table overlooking the main dining room. I was brought a small upholstered stool for my purse. And they actually provided those little compressed hand towels that expand when warm water is poured over them. Boy did my hands feel fancy! We ordered the 7 course chefs tasting menu and wine pairing, and it was absolutely fabulous. Before the meal started we were treated to an amuse bouche of carrots with carrot purée and warm fougasse with olive oil. Minor was our guide along the way and was so kind and patient with us, taking time to answer all our questions and explain the details of each dish. All of the staff involved in service, from the wait staff to the sommelier were fantastic, and by the end of the night we felt we'd been there with friends. Each dish served was more beautiful than the last, but my personal favorite has to be dish #1 of the avocado veloute soup with tempura soft shell crab. I could have swam in it! The white asparagus was also surprisingly dreamy and I really enjoyed the saki-wasabi emulsion with the sea bass. I wasn't ashamed to mop up every bit of sauce or purée on my plate with my bread - it was that good that I didn't want any little crumb to go to waste! I also had a tropical non-alcoholic drink (some mix of pineapple, mango, and other things) which was delightful. The attention to detail doesn't just stop with the decor and the food, but service is meticulous! Each course brings a fresh set of silverware brought in a wood box. Dishes are served at the same time by multiple servers. Everything has a specific spot on the table, lined up to perfection. And the choice of plate complements the food being served. We finished off the night with an amazing array of desserts, including the complimentary warm petite madeleines and the cutest little passion fruit petit fours that had a punch of flavor packed into a small little bite. The staff brought out a special dessert for the birthday boy of some kind of chocolate covered marshmallow with a lit candle. And thankfully nobody sang lol. I can't say enough good things about this place. We are total noobs to fine dining such as this but we never felt out of place or looked down on, and the food was a delight to the eyes as well as the mouth. I was a little bit bummed when I realized on the way home we didn't get the little personalized menu print out of everything we ate that I saw other reviewers had received, but that in no way dampens our enjoyment of the evening. We're going to start saving now to do this again one day! read more

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Came here for an anniversary/birthday and had a great experience. I can rave about the food all I wanted but I don't think they need another great review on food with that two Michelin star on the wall (Congrats for retaining it this year!). Instead, I would like to focus on the service on this review. Our server was very personable without being awkward. When I asked for recommendations, she was able to describe the dish with maximum accuracy down to the temperature and texture of the dish. She was very genuine and excited about the dish she recommended. Working her magic on the foie gras at my table side, she engaged in a very friendly conversation. And as always, a little complimentary dessert goes a long way. Need I mention more about how the dishes are served on the table at the exact same time. It gets me every time and still gives me chills when I think about it. read more

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I have been going to Daniel since 2002. The quality of the service has weakened throughout the years. Last night was a new one where the server made a novice mistake of switching our entrees. read more

Just because it has the same name I do, doesn't mean I'm biased...not in the very least. =) Six courses. All delicious (though . Only one slight snafu - a slightly over salted sauce on the Alaskan salmon. The best of the six (without details because I don't want to spoil the adventure for you): Duck Terrine, Peekytoe Crab Salad, Wild Herb Ravioli, Maine Sea Scallop, Atlantic Halibut, Lamb Loin, Duo of Beef (except for the short ribs which felt underwhelming compared to the wagyu in the same plate), Lemongrass Poached Pineapple and Warm Guanaja Chocolate Coulant. But that's more than six! You can also try all twelve available dishes if you and your companion both get the tasting menu AND specify different courses for each of you. Service, needless to say, is impeccable straight from the time you walk in to the time you leave. Courteous, friendly, professional. Plush cushion's on the benches make leaning back and enjoying your food that much more pleasurable. As for atmosphere, it doesn't feel like you're eating in a 3-star Michelin restaurant. In fact, it felt more relaxing and pleasurable despite formal attire required. It's all due to combination of subdued lighting, the "home-style" sundries (such as a traditional, ancient style globe), and classic colors. read more

Looking through the copy of the tasting menu they gave us and the pictures, nothing really stands out. All the food was good, but not great. Somewhere within a $195 tasting menu with a $105 wine pairing, something should stand out, I think. Plus, the service was not consistently up to par for a 3-star Michelin restaurant. Our server did a good job - friendly, efficient, not stuffy. But other members of the team did not provide the same level of service. We ordered sparkling water but they started serving us still water and later tap water. This mistake should not be made. Plus the service is awkward. They go into this little crowded cubicle before they serve the tables, I'm assuming to coordinate their service. But it's just weird and distracting, especially when most fine dining restaurants can coordinate from the kitchen. No matter when you show up for your reservation, you will be asked to wait ensuring that you buy a drink at the bar. This practice bugs me. Obviously not the worst restaurant I've been, too. I'd go back if someone else was buying, of course. But 3-star Michelin restaurants should not be A-OK. read more

It was really wonderful The food was so delicious and the staff was great I can't believe how they kept bringing special treats we didn't order But as we left a woman was screaming that she saw a rat in there read more

There is no words to describe the sublime surrounding and dining experience chez Daniel. This is one beautiful, elegant and modern restaurant! The entire staff is absolutely fantastic and provides upper echelon service! The food is of course superb and served in a pleasant pace with great wine pairing through each course. Suffice to say we were treated like royalty! read more

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This restaurant is definitely one of the top 10 in the world. Chef Daniel Boulud is one of the top five chefs in the world and it's definitely a privilege and experience to dine here. I've been coming here since he was the executive chef at LeCerc at the same location. He changes the decor about every 8/10 years and it's always beautiful elegant and up-to-date. the customer service is impeccable to go along with the five star French cuisine. I am a vegetarian and chef Daniel used to always come out and personally talk to me about my order and things that I loved so he could combine a beautiful dinner or lunch for me that was a work of art for my palate. And each presentation dish is a visual work of art. The Wine and champagne selection is fantastic. If you plan on coming here to eat and you're not used to find dining please come with your manners and wear a sport jacket if you're a gentleman because you are not allowed in if you don't. I love that old school rule. Girls that work there are soft spoken beautiful and kind. This restaurant is perfect and truly one of my favorite restaurants worldwide. The only negative thing or setback to mention that unfortunately you may have to endure is the Arrogant, Rude, and very Insensitive foodService Director that they have working there now. It's sad how some people let a great job and opportunity go to their head! read more

We went to Daniel Friday night on our honeymoon trip to NYC. Daniel Boulud's NYC flagship restaurant lived up to the 4 star NY Times review. The decor of Daniel is absolutely stunning (look at the pics already posted)! The service was worthy of it's 3 Michelin stars & the food was art on a plate. We ended for ordering a 4 course meal, as we just couldn't do the 6 or 8 course dinner that night. We had a midnight show at Joe's Pub (Me'shell Ndegeocello - amazing!), so we didn't want to gorge ourselves with food. We started with a duo of salmon & Maine peekytoe crab salad. Both cold appetizers were stunning. The attention to detail in each plate was a marvel to look at (look at the pics posted here!) and a joy to eat! Next courses were scallops and octopus. Both warm appetizers had amazing depth of flavor and lick the plate clean sauces. Main course were milk fed pork & duo of beef. The beef dish had the best beef short rib I've ever had! And the pork was perfectly cooked and tender. Bread service through out was fantastic, the French know how to bake! Then the dessert storm started! We ordered the warm chocolate cake & chocolate & peanut butter ganache. The warm chocolate cake was probably the best version I've had (maybe Picasso in Vegas can compete). We were then brought many freebies...roasted banana with passion fruit sorbet, basket of warm lemony madelines, a collection of mignardises and finally four different chocolates to have with my coffee. The coffee at Daniel is also noteworthy. I'm a coffee snob, grind my own beans, french press at home, etc. I researched it and found out that they use La Colombe coffee at Daniel. It's great stuff and will have to order some online soon. Overall, Daniel is the best French restaurant we have been to. Outstanding in every way & perfect for special occasions. read more

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Seriously the best dining experience ever!! Came with a group of friends and we all ordered the 5 course tasting along with a lot of their cocktails. It was unbelievable! We had so much fun and the ambiance just added to it. The food was absolutely delicious and whenever friends are visiting New York, I always tell them to eat here for their one fine dining experience. You seriously won't forget it! The service was top notch and they go above and beyond at Daniel's. It is expensive but you get what you pay for. Don't come here expecting not to pay a lot. Because obviously you hadn't done your research. read more

Daniel - Best Dinner Ever!! - French Near Me - New York, New York

It was an amazing experience! We went here for my husbands birthday. The staff was very professional and friendly. We were concerned about the weather as we decided to do the outdoor cabana, however, it was so warm that layers were far from required. The cabanas are very intimate and there is a clear glass separating you from the party next door. I was very surprised that sound did not travel between the cabanas giving more privacy ! The food was amazing. Happy to see a business service so well in terms of quality and presentation. They do have a limited prefix menu so we hope to go back once the business is fully up and running normal post Covid. read more

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So my review comes in a little late but I had to post it because our experience was unforgettable and in a great way! My husband and I drove from the DMV area to celebrate his birthday at Daniel and it was the best decision we could have made. From the beautiful restaurant to the service we were provided and amazing food I couldn't have asked for anything more. It by far exceeded all our expectations to our dining experience. I want to to thank our servers because of them they truly made this experience memorable! read more

Daniel - Best servers ever! - French Near Me - New York, New York

So NOT worth it!! The food was either very blunt or not tasty at all. I'm very upset I spent so much on it. I already tried another Michelin restaurant and huge difference. Don't waste you time or money. Don't go there. read more

Great food, service and ambiance. Definitely planning to go again in the near future.