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    Dakan

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Rack of lamb
    Elaine J.

    I returned to Dakan after four months to experience a non-holiday dinner and was, unfortunately, underwhelmed. The food was acceptable, but, with the exception of the squash ravioli filling, not notable. The service was friendly, the wine recommendation was appreciated, but my friend's birthday--the reason for our visit--went unrecognized despite my prior request. And they presented him with the check! All in all an average but expensive evening.

    Cassie H.

    What a fabulous experience! While visiting my friend, she kept raving about this restaurant so I had to try it. It did not disappoint! Everything was so fresh, you could tell it was farm to table. The flavor combinations were incredible and well balanced showing real skill from the chef. Literally every single thing I tasted was absolutely delicious! The ambiance was upscale yet still laid back in a very comfortable way with beautiful decor and lighting. The waiter was also so knowledgeable and described every little detail of every dish which was really impressive! I felt like nibbles so we shared the truffle fries, I got the ceasar salad and duck wings. OMG I will be dreaming about this whole meal until I have the pleasure of going back again!

    The burger was absolutely delicious. Best one in town
    EMilio M.

    Hot damn! This place is fancy and mouth-wateringly delicious! LOCATION & DECOR: Right on the corner in the location one two kitchen used to be. Down the street from the Crystal Shop and Elixart and up the street from Soulcraft, and Heartwood FOOD & DRINK: -burger and fries -duck wings -venison -assortments of wine -mocktails PRICE: $$-$$$ This is definitely not the cheapest place in town so if you're looking to have a good meal on a budget, this ain't the spot. This is the trying to impress my date spot. -Burger and fries - $20 -venison dinner - $40+ -duck wings appetizer -$20 SWAG/AMENITIES: -bar seating -outdoor patio -reservations, but not necessary -table service -patio heaters -large windows for natural light -In the heart of downtown Nevada City STAFF & EXPERIENCE: The staff at this place are the best in town! Friendly, personable, knowledgeable and just hilarious. Each person is quite the character and they make the whole dining experience better. I came here a couple times, one afternoon friend date and one evening date with a lover and both times was and experience on its own. I sat inside with my friend near the door and pretty much ordered what we saw being delivered to the tables next to us because the smells were intoxicating and the moans from those eating them were delightful. My lover and I had so much fun with the words and descriptions of menu items. We ordered some things just for the names alone and playing around with the words with our waiter was such a blast. I highly recommend visiting this place at least once a month. It's worth the good eats and happening atmosphere.

    Snack
    Chylsi C.

    This place was amazing! We had the snack bowl to start, the olives were so good. We got the roasted duck and it was cooked to perfection. We also got the brick chicken, delicious. We would definitely try this place again if we are in the area.

    Karen r.

    We came here for dinner and it was phenomenal!! Loved every dish we had. The bread, oysters, ravioli, caviar, skewers, and multiple desserts. Amazing food and service. Such an upscale and elegant restaurant, and the prices are not exorbitant. I would eat here every week if I could!

    Flank steak
    Keke T.

    Had a truly phenomenal experience here at Dakan. We had to shift our reservation and the host was gracious and accommodating. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and provided great recommendations and suggestions. The Venison was to die for!! Literally every single item we tried was delicious. I cannot wait to come back.

    Valentines Menu

    WORST experience ever! My husband and I were born and raised in Nevada City and we have NEVER been treated with such disrespect! We went to Dakan for Valentine's day and had their pre fixed dinner. It was a 5 course meal costing $330 and apart from the desert it was absolutely repulsive. We arrived right at our reservation time and my husband waited inside for 20 minutes before anyone even acknowledged his existence. The staff helped and seated 4 other parties before us and they had arrived after us. They eventually seated us at the bar before our table was ready. We realized that our table was the one right next to their extremely small waiting area by the door and it was at that time, my husband decided to complain to the manager because the table really wasn't fit to seat patrons. The manager was not kind, dismissed our concerns and stated that it was that crappy table or the bar. One solution is they could have moved us once another table became available, but this was never even offered. After the extremely unpleasant encounter, my husband and I decided to sit at the table because who wants to experience fine dining at the bar when we had made our reservation weeks before? During dinner, it was freezing because our table was right next to the door and because there really was not an area to wait, other diners were standing right next to us waiting to be seated. At one point, there was a party of 4 waiting and a gentleman in a bright red blazer was standing a couple inches away from my face. So, I am trying to eat awful food with a big guy's butt in my face! My husband had to tap him to step back. After they were seated, another party of 3 was waiting next to us. An elderly couple in wheelchairs were waiting and the woman's leg was literally touching mine. Of course I didn't want them to wait outside, it was cold, but again, our location should not have even had a table! The food was horrible and the management was even worse. The only nice part was our waitress, Sarah. We did end up leaving a tip because it wasn't Sarah's fault her boss was rude and the food was gross. My husband and I are in our mid 40s and we've dined at many amazing restaurants, but Dakan is a complete regret.

    Pommes croquette.
    S K.

    Excellent quality food-first cuisine and friendly service in a sleek ambiance. Highly recommend.

    Pork, lobster, and amazing fries
    Casey C.

    Amazing food and the best ribeye in Grass Valley and Nevada City area. Chill vibe and always excellent service. The other dishes are all delicious. Highly recommend

    Located in historic Nevada City near the art-deco County Courthouse.
    Rancher R.

    Historic Nevada City's newest restaurant is Restaurant DaKan. It opened recently and created a positive local buzz about its culinary creativity. We wanted to see for ourselves. We reserved a table for a Thursday night which turned out to be a good idea since the place was packed. Our hostess, Sari (sar-RYE) greeted us at the door and served us attentively for the two hours we were there. The menu had a variety of starters, featured dishes from land and sea, and sides. We started by sharing the Broken Caesar, a nicely-assembled selection of baby romaine, anchovies, croutons and shaved parmesan. Sari recommended the Butternut Squash Ravioli as a second course. Iti is sold by the piece so we ordered 2 of them to share. I am a fan of Butternut Squash Ravioli and this was a first-class rendering of this dish. Our third course was the Hokkaido Scallop, also delicious. We accompanied our meal with a bottle of the 2022 Domaine Vignerau-Chevreau, Vuvray, from the Loire Valley, France. It was spot-on. The prices are in accordance with the quality of the food. The Broken Anchovy Caesar, 2 Squash Raviolis, and 2 dishes of Seared Scallops came to $100 before taxes, tip, and wine. The restaurant was busy and, consequently, moderately noisy. They also have outdoor patio dining available during the warmer months. I would recommend Restaurant DaKan to anyone what enjoys creative fine dining.

    Black Cod with Forbidden Rice and Trumpet Mushrooms / delicious!

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    Fantastic menu, epic staff, intimate ambiance - this is the perfect spot for your next visit

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    Another fantastic meal with excellent service tonight. It gets better every time we dine there.

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