Ambitious Mediterranean w/ standout kubaneh & chicken liver mousse. Best 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 ambitious Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side offers a bright and spacious dining experience. Celebrated for its nuanced Middle Eastern flavors, must-try items include the freshly baked kubaneh bread with creamy hummus and the standout chicken liver mousse. While dinner offers intriguing options, the brunch experience is particularly recommended, with dishes like labne and shakshuka shining.
The restaurant's Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine is highly praised, with standout dishes like freshly baked kubaneh bread served with hummus, chicken liver mousse, and shakshuka. While dinner is considered great by some, brunch is noted by others as potentially its weakest meal, though still recommended by some for its shakshuka and labne.
"Standout dishes include the freshly baked kubaneh bread with creamy hummus, chicken liver mousse, and the shakshuka. The dry-aged beef kebabs are also mentioned as a dinner option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, with many recommending it for its Mediterranean and Israeli cuisine, particularly for dinner.
Important Note
One commenter stated that brunch is Dagon's worst meal, contrasting it with dinner which they described as great.
"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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