Iconic French fine dining w/ James Rosenquist art & Bernardaud chandeliers. Multi-course tasting menus w/ classic French dishes & innovative desserts.
Daniel, a celebrated French fine dining establishment, has been a cornerstone of New York City's culinary scene for over three decades. Its elegant dining room, adorned with distinctive art and chandeliers, provides a sophisticated backdrop for its multicourse tasting menus. Executive Chef Eddy Leroux crafts classic French cuisine with innovative touches, featuring dishes like kataifi-crusted Alaskan wild salmon and unique desserts, all complemented by an impressive wine list.
Daniel offers classic French cuisine with an emphasis on multicourse tasting menus, featuring dishes like kataifi-crusted Alaskan wild salmon and creative desserts. While some praise the high-quality French wines and overall culinary experience, others have noted issues with the bread and plating. The restaurant also offers à la carte options in its lounge.
"The port marinated duck is mentioned as a good, though small, dish. Additionally, the kataifi-crusted Alaskan wild salmon and innovative desserts are highlighted in the restaurant's description."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the elegant ambiance, classic French cuisine, and exceptional service, while others critique aspects like bread quality and plating.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest a decline in quality, with specific criticisms regarding the bread and plating. There's also a mention of slow service and a vibe that may not appeal to everyone.
"This commenter enjoyed Daniel but stated they would not go back, contrasting it with Le Bernardin which they would revisit."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Daniel as a good option but preferred Le Bernardin for a last NYC meal."
Positive"This user recommended Daniel as a fine dining establishment where dressing up, including in a tux, is appropriate and encouraged, criticizing modern casual dress codes."
Positive"This commenter suggested Daniel as a restaurant where a tuxedo might be justified, questioning why there aren't more such places."
Positive"The commenter shares that Daniel's restaurants have been very accommodating of their food allergies, leading to exceptional meals."
Positive"The user clarifies their intention was to share their perspective and mentions having a positive experience at Oriole in Chicago, questioning if 'Blue Hill' was meant."
Neutral"This commenter is okay with removing ingredients from a dish but not with adding ingredients or mixing and matching."
Neutral"The commenter views ordering substitutions as a sign of a poor palate, lack of decorum, or childishness, with a rare exception for improving a dish."
Negative"The user agrees that fine dining is about experiencing balanced flavors and plating, not customization, and chefs do not have time for such requests."
Positive"Explaining the chef's perspective, this user states that cooking is an art form and chefs want their food experienced as intended, comparing it to altering a piece of art."
Positive"This commenter agrees that restaurants like Daniel are meant to be experienced as the menu is presented, and requests for substitutions unrelated to dietary needs are disrespectful."
Positive"Daniel is listed as a potential option for a $500 per person budget."
Positive"This user always calls ahead for dietary restrictions, especially with tasting menus, and has not encountered issues with substitutions."
Positive"The commenter agrees that strict adherence to menu items is reasonable for fine dining establishments like Daniel, but not for more casual restaurants."
Positive"This user states that the previous commenter was stating a fact about fine dining not being inclusive, rather than defending it, and calls out the attempt to frame inaccessibility as inclusivity."
Neutral"Clarifying their stance, this commenter asserts they are calling out hypocrisy and the other user is defending fine dining's exclusivity."
Neutral"In response to a previous comment, this user clarifies that the other person was the one criticizing fine dining's inclusivity."
Neutral"This commenter argues against the idea that fine dining is not meant to be inclusive, citing examples like Blue Stone family table and Hearth in NYC."
Negative"The user generally agrees with the sentiment for tasting menus, excluding dietary restrictions, and believes fine dining isn't meant to be inclusive."
Positive"This commenter advised against going to Daniel, without providing specific reasons."
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