Ambitious Mediterranean with standout brunch dishes like kubaneh bread and shakshuka, praised for its great food and ambiance.
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 upscale Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side boasts a spacious, plant-filled dining room and an ambitious take on cuisine. It's especially recommended for its weekend brunches, featuring standout dishes like thick labne and well-spiced shakshuka. The 'big pull-apart kubaneh' bread is a must-order, complementing the flavorful mezze and other Middle Eastern-influenced options.
The restaurant offers a highly praised Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine. Standout dishes include the kubaneh bread with hummus, chicken liver mousse, and shakshuka. While dinner is great, brunch is particularly recommended, though one opinion suggests brunch might be its weakest meal compared to dinner. Lamb dishes are also mentioned positively.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'big pull-apart kubaneh' bread, thick labne, and well-spiced shakshuka, especially for brunch. The chicken liver mousse and lamb dishes are also noted as excellent."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, particularly praising its delicious Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine. Many recommend it for brunch and dinner, noting the great food and ambiance.
Important Note
One opinion suggests that brunch might be the restaurant's weakest meal, contrasting with a strong recommendation for dinner.
"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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