Ambitious Meditteranean eatery, shines at brunch w/ must-try kubaneh & shakshuka.
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 gem on the Upper West Side offers an ambitious culinary experience, particularly shining during its weekend brunches. The spacious, plant-filled dining room provides a vibrant backdrop for inventive dishes. While dinner features options like dry-aged beef kebabs, brunch is where the restaurant truly excels, with must-try items like thick labne, well-spiced shakshuka, and the unmissable "big pull-apart kubaneh."
The Mediterranean cuisine here is celebrated for its nuanced flavors, with standout dishes like fresh-baked kubaneh bread served with creamy hummus, chicken liver mousse, and agu's cigar filled with lamb. Weekend brunches are highly recommended, featuring items like thick labne and well-spiced shakshuka. While dinner options are available, brunch is often cited as the best meal. Some reviews suggest it can be a bit pricey.
"Highly recommended dishes include the fresh-baked kubaneh bread served with creamy hummus, the chicken liver mousse, agu's cigar with lamb, and for brunch, the thick labne and well-spiced shakshuka. The 'big pull-apart kubaneh' is specifically called out as a must-order."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, with specific praise for dinner and a recommendation for weekend brunch over other meals. Some mention it can be a bit pricey.
Important Note
One user mentioned that brunch might be the worst meal at Dagon, contrasting it with a great dinner experience. Another comment noted that the restaurant can be a bit pricey.
"After a recent brunch at Dagon, the user found the vegetables, meat, and bread to be very fresh and high quality."
Positive"This commenter listed 'Dagon' as a restaurant suggestion."
Positive"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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