Revived French gem w/ Art Deco vibes. Prix fixe menu lets you mix & match traditional French, seasonal, vegetarian, & global dishes. Perfect for a special night out.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Café Boulud, a revival of the classic French restaurant, awarding it three stars for its upscale dining experience with accessible pricing for multi-course meals.
Revitalized and located in a stylish Art Deco setting, this French restaurant offers a prix fixe menu structured around four culinary concepts: traditional French, seasonal, vegetarian, and globally-inspired cuisine. Diners can create a personalized multi-course meal from any of these categories. Standout dishes include foie gras, sweetbreads, roasted duck, and a creamy spinach casserole, all expertly prepared and beautifully presented.
The restaurant offers a French-inspired menu with options from traditional French dishes, seasonal ingredients, vegetarian selections, and globally-inspired cuisine. Standout dishes highlighted include foie gras, sweetbreads, roasted duck, and a creamy spinach casserole. There is also a mention of good seafood options. One specific dish, Eel Bar caneles, was noted as being better than those at Cafe Boulud.
"Notable dishes include the foie gras, sweetbreads, roasted duck, and a creamy spinach casserole. The restaurant is also recognized for its seafood options and appealing vegetarian menu."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, with many recommending it for solo dining, special occasions, and its appealing vegetarian and seafood options. Some past preferences are noted, comparing it favorably to other establishments.
Important Note
One comment noted that Eel Bar's caneles were preferred over those at Cafe Boulud. Another user suggested that Cafe Boulud leans towards the fancier side.
"Recommends Cafe Boulud as a great choice."
Positive"Suggests Cafe Boulud as a potential option."
Neutral"Cafe Boulud was listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"Cafe Boulud is recommended as an alternative if a walk-in at Monkey Bar does not work out."
Neutral"This user recommended Cafe Boulud's $60 Restaurant Week dinner menu as a pick for a special night out."
Positive"Café Boulud is participating in NYC Restaurant Week with a $60 dinner option."
Neutral"Cafe Boulud is suggested as a potential option, though it leans towards the fancier side."
Neutral"The user recommends Cafe Boulud as one of the restaurants to visit during French Restaurant Week."
Positive"Cafe Boulud was suggested as a potential location to find pommes dauphine, after a previous misidentification of the requested dish."
Neutral"This user suggested Daniel Boulud's cafes as a place to get a croissant, implying they are a good source for this item."
Positive"The original poster expresses a personal desire to visit Cafe Boulud, seeing this occasion as an opportunity to cross it off their list."
Positive"Cafe Boulud is suggested as a good fit for a quiet, classic, and not too adventurous dining experience, particularly among Upper East Side options."
Positive"Cafe Boulud is listed as a suggested restaurant."
Neutral"The original poster has heard nothing negative about Cafe Boulud and finds their vegetarian menu appealing, considering it as a potential best choice for a Michelin-starred experience with vegetarian options."
Positive"This user recommends Cafe Boulud as a consideration for its great seafood options, especially if the user prefers an à la carte menu."
Positive"Includes Cafe Boulud in a list of restaurant recommendations."
Positive"Recalls preferring Cafe Boulud over Daniel back when Gavin Kaysen was the chef."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Boulud for solo French dining."
Positive"Eel Bar caneles were better than bouloud cafe"
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