This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. It was absolutely amazing and the food was stellar. What stood out most is my dress was ripped between the taxi and dinner. I was so embarrassed but the women in the coat check room swarmed to help me figure it out and made sure I felt comfortable. So obviously the food and service is amazing but that extra care is beyond anything I've experienced before and I'm so grateful. It made a maybe embarrassing night a night where I felt cared for and comfortable. read more

Lots of hype, overall pricey. The food is ok. I asked the waiter whether anything on the pre fix menu was raw and he said everything was cooked, then served me steak tartare, roe and caviar lol I expected a lot more service from this restaurant considering the menu tasting requirements. There are a few surprises and a gift at the end which make the whole experience delightful. It was definitely one of the best restaurants I have been to but the location itself had an old vibe to it, revamp would elevate the ambiance. read more

Excellent restaurant, constantly the best service I've ever receive. This spot has 2 Michelin stars, but is my sisters favourite spot (above some three michelin spots too). I usually go during the spring since their duck is phenomenal, but decided to come with my family in January since we hadn't been since COVID. They no longer have the bread basket (which was one of my favourites) but instead, they have an intricately shaped baguette, that looks like a wreath??. They also still serve the brioche with the foie gras appetizer, and were kind enough to bring out a few extra for us since that's our usual favourite from the bread bowl. We opted for the 4 course prix fixe ($181) since the tasting menu didn't have the dishes we wanted. I got the Morro Bay Oysters, Upstate NY Foie Gras, and Highland Farm Venison. Before the food even came, they gave us amuse bouche based on cauliflower. This immediately set the tone for a fantastic meal. Love love loved every bite of this! Oysters were alright, but didn't blow me away. The juxtaposition with the pork rillettes was a bit strange- I think the two flavors may have been better separate as the pork flavor was a bit too strong. Upstate NY Foie Gras was good. The dish is an entire show, with the server coming out and lighting the entire dish on fire and artfully preparing and pouring sauce in front of you. The pumpkin bread was also great. I personally preferred their previous foie gras preparation as I thought the sauce and sides weren't sweet enough, but still very good! Highland Farm Venison was a very beets-heavy dish - so good! The venison was tender and there was a huge variety of beets to eat. I also tried the Pennsylvania Roasted Pheasant which was phenomenal- wish I had ordered this! So so soft- the meat fell off the bone and was wonderfully flavored. Dessert was overflowing, with madeleines, chocolate, cake, etc. Amazing as always! read more

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No valet parking :( There are two parking garages nearby and it's about $65. Restaurant is beautiful. I loved that we got to sit next to each other on a comfortable couch like seat. Loved the little stool for my bag. Checked our coat in and was seated. Service was amazing! Food was good. I was so full. White cosmo- soooo good! Light and refreshing and beautiful Dirty martini- this is the best I've tried. My bf has been here and he always tells me how Daniels is his fav restaurant and how they make the best dirty martinis. Now I know. We ended up ordering another one before leaving cus it was so good Pimms cup- a little on the sweeter side but delicious Espresso- so good American coffee- also really good We did the 4 course pre fixe menu. We wanted to try the 7 but didn't think we could both finish it. Good thing we didn't. The amuse bouche was so good. I think it was like potato fennel with anise cracker, potato fennel soup, and some other thing. The first two was our favorite from the three Bread- so pretty! Came out hot and the salted butter was so good too. Apparently this shape keeps the bread warmer..? We got diff things so we could try more... First course: Foie gras- good Cauliflower soup with some seafood and caviar- soup was soooo yummy. Dipped some bread in it as well :) Second course: Sea bass: good Artic char: really similar to salmon in the way it looks and tasted. Main: Pork ribeye: good but I think we expected more Bison: there's an additional charge but def worth it. Meat is lean and everything was good. Dessert: Hazelnut dessert: decadent Matcha kiwi dessert: light and not a strong matcha flavor. I wouldn't mind if the matcha was stronger. I really liked the kiwi and the kiwi jam or something on the plate Madeleine: the best I've had! Came out hot and sooooo good. And it was small and cute Chocolate bonbon: We got one of each... Dark chocolate with passion fruit, dulce de leche and hibiscus, yuzu, milk chocolate and chicory.. idk but it was all really good. We both liked the dark chocolate the best with the passion fruit. I really enjoyed all 4 differently Take home: Canele: ate this with my sisters and we enjoyed it :) I had a great experience and food was good. Service was excellent! I loved all the recommendations from our waiter. We ended up liking my dishes that she recommended :) I don't think there were things that made me go wow. When I think about what I ate and how much we spent idk if it's worth it but the experience is what makes it worth it I guess. I've been to a few Michelin star restaurants and I think I always expect more but I think it's cus I expect things to be more innovative and diff and it's not always like that. I'm clearly not an expert. Not sure if it was worth it but it was worth it because I got to enjoy a nice dinner and celebrate a special occasion and Daniels really helped us celebrate our anniversary well which I forgot to mention. They gave us a blood orange chocolate dessert which was also really good. I think I tasted grapefruit too but not sure read more

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My wife and I visited the Daniel restaurant and it was one of the best dining experiences ever. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding !! The waiter Alan and his staff, along with the sommelier, we exceptional and -- the food, service and ambiance all combined to make our visit a fabulous experience -- I strongly encourage visitors to NY to visit Daniel. read more

Daniel - Our visit to the Daniel Restaurant was a memorable experience !!! - French Near Me - New York, New York

As a French, I always wanted to try "Daniel" by Daniel Boulud. I spent many year in the NY/NJ area but didn't have time to try it. For Christmas Eve, I wanted something special and Daniel was a long time due. My experience has been excellent. Here is my journey at Daniel: 1. Welcome: The entrance is classic, the host is taking care of your personal coats and introduce you to the restaurant entrance. 2. Restaurant / Design: The restaurant is very class. The art on the wall was excellent and the design is really amazing, very elegant. The jacket is required and makes it a beautiful restaurant like in the photos of 1930's in NY. 3. Wine: We were given the wine list to start. It's just amazing, can't beat it. We took by the glass and selected the best Chateauneuf du Pape. The wine was amazing and very generous and large glasses. 4. Table: We had a nice table, felt a bit private, so we were happy. The view was on the entire restaurant main room. The table was well decorated with fresh flowers and a nice real candle. They gave also a small little chair for the bag which is elegant and nice. Every detail is nice from the plate quality and brand, to the glass and to the Nagomi knife! 5. Service: The service is stealth and exceeding expectations. I think it's the best service as you do not wait and you do not notice it, you do not have to ask for anything, everything is taking of before you even think about it. 6. Appetizers: The first set of 3 amuse bouches were excellent. A real culinary experience, the first appetizer was a fish prepared similar to a sashimi but the presentation was just amazing with edible and tasteful sauces. The bread was warm and amazingly presenting. You really feel you have a 2 stars Michelin at this time. The pâté-Foie Gras appetizer was also just amazing, again delicious and the presentation excellent. I was really astonished. 7. Main course: I selected the dry aged beef. It was exceptional and really really well prepared. The sauce was also amazing. It was delicious. I'm used too dry beef but not cooked that well, it's perfection. 8. Desserts: The best part, I'm not a dessert person so the Île Flottante was exceptional to find and really the best I had in my life. The chocolate dessert of my partner in crime was delicious too. We were also happy to see the presentation of the Christmas dessert. The presentation of the desserts was just amazing. We loved them! 9. Gift: they finished the courses with a gift of Macarons. They were also delicious/well prepared. The waiter offered a small bag to help us during our travel. 10. I had a good conversation with Karim, the manager, on few personal suggestions and it was very well received. The personal touch and management from Karim is also really making the difference in term of perception. Overall, really happy to taste the food of the Chef Daniel Boulud. We enjoyed one of the best table in the world so it's a very positive moment for us! read more

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To celebrate my birthday, bestie took me here for the four-course prix fixe. For the first course, I had the Upstate New York Foie Gras served with brioche feuilletee. The accompaniments complemented the terrine very well. For the second course, we both opted for the Cape Cod Diver Scallops and deemed it our fav of the night. Our server kindly informed us beforehand that the scallops were thinly sliced as opposed to whole scallops so we'd know what to expect. This dish was so light and refreshing! For the third course, I chose the Lehigh Valley Squab Duo because I've never had squab before! The meat was very lean but well-cooked so it wasn't tough. For once in my life, I enjoyed the breast more than the leg LOL. For the dessert course, I opted for something that seemed light and refreshing given how full I was. The Washington State Rhubarb was a perfect choice - not too sweet, and even a tad sour. The vibe was definitely more old-school than trendy. The service was very professional, which commensurates to the restaurant's grandeur. read more

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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. read more

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This was a very disappointing experience. I had high expectations for this dinner because of the reputation that Daniel Boulud has and French food is my favorite but sadly almost every dish was completely flavorless. The desserts were by far the best part of the meal but still my boyfriend thought his didn't taste like much. I loved the petits fours and the chocolate selection was cool at the end of the dinner. The take home canelés and the passionfruit vacherin were the best parts of the meal. We got the prix fixe menu and I wonder if it would've been a better experience getting the tasting menu. I'm definitely never coming back though, this was the first time I really regretted eating at a Michelin starred restaurant, I'm confused how it retains 2 stars. There are so many other good restaurants in New York that I wish we went to instead, especially for over $700. The service was really good, one of the best that we had on our New York trip. The dining room is gorgeous but the art makes no sense and ruins the beauty of it. Morro Bay Oysters- This sounded so much better than it was, the plating was odd and looked like a half eaten plate. Dover Sole "Meunière"- The worst dish of the night, dover sole is my favorite fish so I was very excited to try this. It honestly tasted gross and was raw and cold in the center. A celebration of Périgord black truffle- the risotto was cooked perfectly but I expected way more truffles or at least truffle flavor for being a "celebration of truffle" Elysian Fields Farm Lamb- This was the best savory dish but was still a let down, the lamb tasted way gamier than I'm used to and the tenderloins were slightly overcooked but they tasted really good. Passionfruit Vacherin- I actually really enjoyed this read more

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Thad an amazing time and really enjoyed the caviar and cocktails. The service was phenomenal. Can't wait to come back. @gizele_Tavares read more

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I celebrated my birthday here and had an amazing experience as it was my first Michelin Star restaurant that I have ever been to in the States. I enjoyed the ambience, their service, and the food was absolutely delicious. It was filling too because most fancy restaurants - their food is small and over priced. This place is totally worth it especially for special occasions, thank you for making my birthday memorable, thank you for the free dessert, presentation was top notch. read more

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Second time at Daniel last night and once again - unbelievable. The food, the above and beyond staff, the cozy yet elevated environment - there is nothing more you can ask for. They made our anniversary so special. We already cannot wait to go back for a third time! read more

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This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Daniel's has long been one of the best restaurants in New York and the United States. From the service to the food itself, it is no exaggeration to say that this restaurant has done everything to perfection. You can only come to the restaurant to spend money and you are guaranteed to be served amazing food. read more

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I know this is better late than never, but I had to review this place. My husband and I were on our honeymoon back in September 2021 and we decided to do an east coast trip and NY was one of our cities to visit. Because it was our honeymoon, we decided to eat somewhere that was highly recognized in the culinary scene and Daniel popped up on our list. Unfortunately, we were unable to dine inside because they were renovating at the time, but Daniel was offering outside seating and a pre-fixed menu during the time we went and O-M-G everything was incredible. I apologize I don't have the names of the top of my head of the dishes, but each dish served I was "WOW" after each first bite. This was my first time eating legit French cuisine and was I delighted to have tasted it for the first time at DANIEL. (See the photos for reference) The one thing I do remember is that the little house made madeleines were SUPER cute! The service was outstanding even though it was outside in a makeshift patio, but I told my husband the next time we come we're eating there again. read more

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Came here on a Sunday night on their last day of dinner service before closing down for renovations. We had a brief wait before the table was ready and enjoyed a couple cocktails in the bar area, which was a beautiful ombre blue. I had the cosmo, which was fantastic! It was more like 1.5 drinks b/c they had a bit extra in a separate cup. The amuse bouche was a zucchini and quinoa bite which was refreshing. Their breads are also amazing - fave was the multigrain. I had the Scottish Langoustine (Ravioli with Fennel, Sea Buckthorn Sea Urchin-Américaine Emulsion) to start. Surprisingly, it was one large ravioli rather than several separate pieces. It was divine! The right amount of al dente. My dining partner ordered the Baja California Kampachi ("En Tartare", Sweet Pepper, English Pea Saffron Marinated, Amaranth Leaves, Bonito Shavings), which was excellent as well. It has an artful presentation. For entree, I had the Ozark Rabbit (Saddle Stuffed with Lobster, Braised Legs "Camargue'' Black Rice, Wild Herb Salad, Sauce "Cardinal"), which was super tender and flavorful. My dining partner had the Alaskan king salmon (Grilled with Vadouvan, Cucumber, Fava Bean "Panisses", Sauce "Paloise"), which was tender and fresh. The panisses were super tasty. Dessert was over the top! I had a chocolate mousse that was rich and sweet, but not overly so. My dining partner had a cashew cake topped with a crown of chocolate. There were also petit fours and mini madeleines. Everything was so tasty! Service was on point. They never missed a beat, and everyone was professional, welcoming, and competent. The ambiance is classy, fresh, and elegant. I can't wait to see what the new space will look like! Definitely will be back. read more

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This place has 2 Michelin stars for a reason. Stunning atmosphere, space between tables, and phenomenal staff, the restaurant is beautiful. Everything from the service to even just the coordination of taking the plates off of the tables at the same time showed us how much thought went into creating an experience for the guests. I did the 7 course tasting menu and it was great! Definitely not cheap, but there's a reason they give you your menu printed out as a souvenir! read more

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Great food! I was also lucky to meet chef Daniel! Did the 7 course tasting menu- the sizes are really really huge. Plus petit fours. I was filled to the brim, couldn't eat last two courses. Pace yourself. We also did wine pairing- which I loved more than the tasting menu itself- there was a Slovenian wine and it was AMAZING. Classic, french, nothing really unexpected or new. read more

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Daniel; The two Michelin star eponymous restaurant of Daniel Boulod. Amuse bouche was tasty- can't remember details of ingredients... (see photo) The Foie Gras terrine was one of the best preps of foie gras I have ever had. The inclusion of sumac (used traditionally table side with Persian dishes) probably impacted me and my palate more than perhaps others. Regardless it was a creative and unique touch. Obligatory photo of the phenomenal bread (in-house I believe) and olive oil. The scharbauer Ranch Beef is supposed to be a must-have. Lived up to expectations. Pomme savonnette was the only true 'miss' of the meal. Too firm and cool. Apricot dessert was decent, but I will try something else next time. Chocolate dessert and complementary mini pastries and house made madelines were phenomenal. Wait staff and especially the Sommelier were engaging and warm and lovely. Taste- 8/10 Creativity- 8/10 Presentation- 10/10 Service- 10/10 Ambience- 8/10 Overall I think this warrants two Michelin stars and lives up to expectations. Would highly recommend if you are in town. I would go again next time I am in NYC. read more

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Scrolling down and seeing my old Yelp buddies review this place *10 years ago* holy bejesus how did ya'll afford this place back then. Anyways I'm finally in the high rollers club. A heads up is that the main dining room is jackets required. Like seriously, there was one other Asian dude who was only wearing a button up shirt (not even Brooks Brother's by the look of it /shakes head) but they somehow let him in. Everyone else were in jackets, dressed like they're about to get this dinner expensed by their hedge fund. We were seated in the aisle where we sat side by side so it kind of reminded us of Jean Georges but with slightly less room. We were also near the back where we see the staff walking in and out. I mean, everything was fantastic. I really like their style of bringing out hot fresh bread slowly throughout the meal instead of stuffing you silly at the beginning. The five course meal takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The biggest surprise and "fun" for us was the lamb entree, which consisted of all cuts of lamb in a small terrine-like form. The monk fish was also a stand out. The desserts were amazing of course but not that fun to eat ya know what I mean? Five stars because I can't bear not bragging about eating here at that price tag. But alas, it is just a very polished fine dining experience with not too many surprises. read more

An honorable throwback to my 20th birthday solo dining experience back in 2020 Upon arrival, the hostess warmly welcomed me to a table that was carefully selected in the main dining room to make space for my vlogging. Although I was alone, everyone made me feel like a princess and came to check up on me through the entire meal. In regards to the food: the amuse bouche, appetizer, main, and dessert everything was heaven on my tastebuds. I also really enjoyed their complimentary signature bread (I finished it all haha!) Special thanks to Chef for sending me an extra dessert and Petite Fours for my special day. At the end I was also invited to a tour in the kitchen to see where the magic happens. Looking forward to my next Daniel delight for sure read more

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It's a 2 Michelin star restaurant so not sure how much more I can add! Had the pleasure of dining here tonight. Everything from service to presentation was impeccable. They have a great 7 course tasting menu or a 4 course pri-fixed. All the food was beautiful and delicious. I was happy they had a completely separate vegetarian menu. This is definitely an NYC bucketlist item. read more

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Came for our anniversary dinner and did the 7 course tasting menu. We added the Foie Gras supplement and we're glad we did because they prepare that table-side! Come HUNGRY. The portions are BIG. nearly full size dishes. It was difficult to finish the last 3 but it was all delicious. They're currently doing a south of france summer menu called Boulud Sur Mer. My favorites: POITOU-CHARENTES PETITS-GRIS SNAIL: Divine! love the mushroom, gnocchi and snail. This probably my favorite dish of the evening. Hudson Valley Foie Gras (prepared table-side): impressive and worth the extra $50ish. Rich and decadent but balanced with the caramelized cherries. yum!! Scottish Langoustine: Langoustine ravioli with sea urchin emulsion. LOVED this but it was JUST a tad over-salted. It would've been perfect if it wasn't for the heavy hand. Bummer that Daniel didn't come by but we had a late seating and I did catch a glimpse of him earlier in the evening! The dessert is a SPREAD. save room! read more

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The team at Daniel's truly created a sensational experience for us. The team made us feel like we were the only people that mattered, and we have been to plenty of Michelin Starred restaurants. Their ability to create a magnificent culinary adventure that show cases why they are one of the best restaurants in the world and client centric end to end experience beyond even the best out there was magical. The environment was elegant but comfortable in every way. Whether you're here for an evening meal or celebrating with others, Daniel's will exceed any expectations and even set new standards to what it means to be the best. Thank you, Pascal (I hope I spelled your name right) and your team for serving us with excellence. read more

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Food was good. Dinner service was quite long. Dining room was too warm. Service was also good. read more

Amazing outdoor dining experience at Daniel. I booked an outside tent for my bf's birthday and it was the honestly best meal I've had since the pandemic started. The outdoor tents are for individual parties, and were very well heated (we had our coats off in 20 degree weather and had to open the flaps from how hot it was). We were seated as soon as we arrived and service was attentive the entire evening. I ordered the Spice of Life cocktail while we waited on the three course prefix with wine pairing; drink was a bit sweeter than I anticipated but still good. I ordered the fluke, sea bass and noisette for my courses. We were also able to order the escargot. Everything was absolutely delicious but the escargot and the dessert were my favorites. My boyfriend really enjoyed his duck but wasn't too big a fan of the rabbit. The wine pairings were also surprisingly good. Would absolutely go back to get a taste for the indoor dining experience. read more

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Gastronomic Nirvana is at 60 E 65th street! Daniel Boulud's flagship will take you on an absolutely sublime culinary journey, second to none. I had dined here before, for an intimate dinner for two, however this time we were a party of 13 with one of our cherished clients. All I can say is Daniel delivered as you would expect, superlative service, dishes where the ingredients harmoniously blended where each dish was equivalent to the next in unforgettable taste and presentation. Each featured on custom selected China and vehicles that tied to the dish in thematic balance. Our courses were bookended with an amuse bouche that was unexpected in its sheer depth and variety and finished with an assortment of unique chocolates and truffles along with a bag of petit beignets and lastly a beautifully packaged Cannelle for the road. Service was synchronized, warm, attentive to each individual's need without being encroaching a true waltz and never a prolonged wait between courses. Our sommelier was spectacular! Do be sure to adhere to the dress code as it is taken extremely seriously as we learned when one of our party members arrived in her designer sandals by mistake and was addressed by the hostess upon arrival and again at departure (a bit much). Nonetheless, Two words: Simply Outstanding! read more

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Lives up to the hype. Flavors, ambiance, quality of the food. Definitely a spot to try atleast once!

We celebrated my wife's birthday last night. Service, ambiance and professionalism by the entire staff was outstanding. Our waiter/captain Peter was the epitome of the expertise and class you would expect from such an establishment. He was a standout of our experience. The setting, room and décor are irreplaceable and magnificent. The choreographed ballet of the servers was refined and restrained. One didn't even notice the comings and goings of food and clearing for the next course. The disappointment for us was the food. Yes, the chef created works of art. Yes, they were imaginative and unique. Unfortunately, they missed the mark. Of the five courses we had maybe one was a standout. The Nantucket Bay scallops dish. Hard to miss on this if the product is fresh ( how they got real ones this year is a mystery). The other courses just didn't make it. The lobster entrée was tuff. The bouillabaisse was too spicy. Crudo was average. The duck was lacking. The lamb chop was tough and covered in some sort of topping ( hazelnut ? ) that was too strong and too much....Oh yeah, everything was sort of just warm. Just above cold. Needless to say it was the food that was the big disappointment. The WOW test was failed. We were disappointed. read more

FRENCH CLASSICS WITH CHEF DANIEL: STEAK TARTARE Just a few moments ago I took a zoom cooking class with Chef Daniel Boulud. For our cooking class, we made Steak Tartare, his grandmother Francine's Salad, and Potage Parisien, a classic potato & leek soup. Before I took this class, I had tried every which way to make a good steak tartare and failed miserably almost every time. Even though I ran around the kitchen like a chicken with its head cut off throughout most of the lesson, and didn't have all the Mise-En-Place prepared on time, the tartare came out brilliantly. Overall the food was great and it was nice being on zoom with Chef Daniel Boulud. All around 5-star food and a 5-star experience. Just like eating at the restaurant minus clean up. Chef Daniel Boulud teaches many different classes and each recipe provided leaves room for substitutes. I know this might sound crazy but the recipe for the Potage Parisien called for creme fraiche and I substituted it with sour cream of all things. It came out tasting delicious! Chef Daniel Boulud also had the brilliant idea of adding crushed potato chips to the tartare which was surprisingly good, especially combined with the sherry vinegar. I even enjoyed the Q+A at the end. Overall a great class and I would recommend it to anyone interested in signing up for one of Chef Daniel Boulud's classes. read more

Daniel - The food doesn't look so fancy in my to go bins but the bottom left, the Potage Parisien, the bottom right the salad and up top the tartare - French Near Me - New York, New York

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I love the decadent food at Daniel. The ambiance makes you feel like your are on heaven on Earth.

Daniel was exceptional! We are doing a French themed dining experience this month...Going to the OG French classics in NYC. Daniel wins top vote amongst three. Their service, decor and food were our favorite so far. There was one other Michelin restaurant in the running, but Daniel, was better based on the food (in our humble opinion). Presentation, TASTE and menu selections. Oh, and their sommelier, Sydney is amazing! Her description of the wines, her depth of knowledge and ability to pair perfectly was outrageously good. We will be back, for sure! read more

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The food was excellent. The plating was nothing short of magical. The over all ambience had a very fancy feeling. The service was better than any restaurant I've ever been to. Over it was an amazing experience read more

French fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side. This is for pre-renovation dining experience. Have been here three times. We had a tasting menu with wine pairings. Every dish was unique and dessert was beautiful. Service was great as well. Would like to try here again. read more

Daniel - French Near Me - New York, New York

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When you walk in your greeted by this large beautiful room with a respectful amount of space for you and your guest. Your given a baby pillow chair to hold your Birkin's or Kelly's. I love this place we only come for special occasions it's really close to the house and the food and service is always excellent. We always recommend going with the staffs choice if you don't know what to get as they helped with tons our dish choices and nailed it. Promise to be coming back soon. I also recommend ending with a cheese plate and a bottle of Sancerre . read more

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From the second you walk in, the experience begins. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I think I got 10 good evenings on the way to my table. The restaurant is beautiful and so elegant. Service was impeccable! I ordered the 9-course tasting menu and it was incredible. The entire evening was truly amazing and the staff was perfection. I was also given a tour of the kitchen which was so impressive to see everyone in action. I made one last stop at the bar and had a wonderful drink. Incredible evening in NYC! read more

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This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have ever experienced. First, we waited about 25 minutes for our first cocktail. The drinks that were brought over were not classy, they looked like drinks one would get at a beach. My partner and I requested the same drink, however, different drinks were brought over, and neither one was good. We waiting several more minutes and after no one came over, we called a staff member over to go over the menu. We ordered and none of the food was impressive. One of the worst examples of how unprofessional the staff was when we left and my partner spoke to the two people standing at the host stand. She brought to their attention that the best part of the evening was a server named Rodrigues, who was in charge of bringing bread and water to the table. He had the best energy, spoke clearly and had a wonderful personality. When she told the two people about Rodrigues, the man laughed at her like it was a ridiculous statement. We were both dumbfounded and offended. Not the type of response one would expect at a Michelin stared restaurant. Several of the staff who brought food to the table were lacking in clarity when explaining the food and it felt like they were just spitting the words out to us, instead of taking the time to explain the food. Also, one of the most embarrassing moments was when the Sommelier went to pour wine and didn't realize that there was still cork in the bottle. I would not recommend anyone to go to dinner at this restaurant, especially based on our experience Wednesday evening. read more

I had dinner at Daniel with my daughter, a cousin, and my older sister and her husband, Daniel. It seemed appropriate, because we celebrated his 60th birthday, even though he's a curmudgeon and did not; or so he said. The restaurant space itself is beautiful; modern, sleek and new. I dine at a lot of Michelin-starred restaurants and Daniel deserves its two stars in every respect. Over the years, I've learned that my favorite dining experiences don't just include beautiful surroundings, delicious food and impeccable service. Also essential are good company and convivial service, and we definitely enjoyed both at Daniel. We were hosted by a Frenchman whose name I never caught, but who obviously kept tabs on our table and helped out with the service. The food itself was beautiful, interesting and delicious. We chose the four course menu over the seven course menu, because a gourmand tour of Manhattan is a marathon, not a sprint. I enjoy wines, but struggle with choosing them, so we opted for the wine pairings, which were different for each member of our party, depending on their choice of dish. We started with cocktails and an amuse bouche of squash prepared three different ways. My choices of dishes were Hawaiian abalone (2017 Antoine-Marie Arena Patrimonio Carco Blanc), red mullet (2021 Sylvain Bzikot Meursault), lamb (2012 Chateau Cos d'Estournel 'Les Pagodes de Cos') and a rhum baba (2000 Domaine de Rancy Rivesaltes Ambre 4 Ans d'Age) for dessert. The abalone was beautifully presented underneath a nest of kataifa pastry. The mullet was spectacular. When I tried to pull the meat off of the bone, I realized that the bone had been completely removed from the soft, tasty flesh. The lamb chop was breaded and served with pasta and an intensely flavored jus. The baba was also delicious, but the standout dessert of the night was the selection of six cheeses chosen for us by our host from the excellent cheese cart. He had recently attended a cheese competition in Europe and presented us with the best cheese plate that I've ever tasted. Three of the cheeses, in particular, stood out for me; Mimolette, Époisses and Urdang. The next time I visit Manhattan with my wife, I will try to snag the Skybox table in the kitchen. If you can't tell, I'm really looking forward to that visit. read more

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4.5/5 but rounding up to 5 because the service was truly amazing and the interior was beautiful!! we started off the meal with 3 complimentary small dishes that were delicious and some bread and butter. We ordered the four course menu. I ordered the lobster salad, salmon (for two), lamb chop, and the chocolate cherry dessert. everything was good and had very unique flavor. I especially loved the salmon and salmon skins on the side! We came here for our anniversary and the chef made us a complimentary dessert for that as well!! And to end off a great night, they had the warmest, lightest madeleines and a chocolate treat to take home! happy camper :) read more

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Now I'm jaded by the perfection of my experience here and nothing else will compare. Superb dining experience in all aspects. We are trying to support local restaurants in this period but also in times like this an experience such as the one we shared at Daniel gives us hope NYC is still alive and will be well with a new normal. We chose to sit outside and chose Daniel for no special occasion but to celebrate life. Every single moment was on point. The outside dining cabanas are the best in the city and each have their own space heaters and curtains that close for privacy. So lovely decorated and they gave me a velvet foot stool for my purse. The service was friendly but professional and impeccable and always on time. We never felt rushed and were even presented glasses of water with the check. Also the staff has really cool chic uniforms. The crowd is diverse and fun. Social Distancing was practiced. The food was perfectly prepared in taste, portion and presentation. I have food allergies and they were very accommodating to my requests. I had the baby lettuce salad and Sasso Chicken with mashed potatoes and my friend had the arugula salad and Cod. We had the chocolate tort for desert and it was sprinkled gold and was the creamiest most delicious desert I ever ate. Our drinks were tops and so is the wine list. Wonderful meal! Next month is my Birthday so I hope to go back to eat inside and enjoy the exquisite decor. There were tables by the bar and a few stools where people were waiting. They took temperatures entering and required masks entering and took all the Covid precautions. I felt safe and protected. Merci beacoup Daniel! Stellar job! read more

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