Ambitious Meditteranean & Israeli flavors. Must-try kubaneh bread & shakshuka. Great for brunch!
Bryan Kim reviews Dagon, an ambitious Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side, finding it particularly shines during weekend brunches with standout dishes like labne and shakshuka.
This Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side offers an ambitious take on Middle Eastern flavors, with a spacious and bright interior. While dinner features options like dry-aged beef kebabs, the reviewer strongly recommends it for weekend brunch. Standout brunch dishes include the thick labne, well-spiced shakshuka, and the must-order 'big pull-apart kubaneh'.
The restaurant serves Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine, with a strong emphasis on flavors and unique dishes. Popular recommendations include the kubaneh bread, hummus, and shakshuka. While dinner is noted as great, brunch is often highlighted as a standout meal, though one commenter suggested brunch is its worst meal compared to dinner.
"Customers highly recommend the 'big pull-apart kubaneh' bread and the well-spiced shakshuka, especially for brunch. Lamb dishes are also noted as a good option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, particularly recommending the restaurant for its dinner and brunch offerings, with specific praise for its unique bread and shakshuka.
Important Note
One comment suggests that while dinner is great, brunch may be the restaurant's weakest meal, contradicting other recommendations for brunch.
"The commenter suggests trying Dagon."
Neutral"Dagon is listed as a recommendation, noted as being a bit pricey."
Neutral"This was a suggestion for an engagement gift for a couple in their early thirties living on the UWS. The suggestion was a specific restaurant name."
Neutral"Dagon is recommended for brunch."
Positive"Dagon was recommended by Garconavecunreve for its lamb dishes, in response to the search for wood-fired options."
Positive"In a separate comment, the author reiterates their recommendation for Dagon."
Positive"The author recommends Dagon as a dining option."
Positive"The author states that brunch is Dagon's worst meal, contrasting it with dinner which they describe as great."
Neutral"The author states Dagon has excellent food and should be within the poster's budget, though it's not super fancy or romantic. They suggest trying a weekend brunch."
Positive"Mentions Dagon, noting its buzz and open reservations."
Positive"Recommended Dagon, located on 91st and Broadway, as a suitable option for the user's family dinner."
Positive"Dagon was suggested by name as a potential option for lunch on the UWS."
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