“ Long overdue, for sure...But here goes. This place is special !!! From the entrance, the staff, the bar, the layout of the dining rooms. Everything. Even you feel special going here. We did go on a special night too; Our 3 Year Wedding Anniversary. Dressed up and ready to experience DANIEL, we were sat at a cute little table, side by side. Greeted by so many people. Waiters, Captains, Sommeliers, Servers, and even the Head Maitre D. The menu was big, full of complex food. But easy to navigate. Two options really. Five course Pre-Fix (4 courses & dessert) with optional add-ons and wine pairings or the seven course tasting menu. We chose the five course with Royal Ossetra Caviar to start. We ended up having 8 different plates {that we shared of course}. Too many to list, but highlights included Amuse Bouche, Fois Gras, Maine Lobster, Dove Sole & Monk Fish, Lamb Chops. And oh, the BREAD !! When dessert came, we were approaching a food coma, but we persevered. Quince, which was incredible and Gianduja, which was a tad arid. So the Maitre D, Matt, brought us the Maracaibo. Great recommendation. Then, they had the audacity to bring out cookies and a big hunk of cake. Honestly, I can't remember having this much food at once. Truly an incredible experience all around. Not just the food, but the interaction with the staff. The way they talk to you and with you. Not at you, or just to ask "what you want to eat ?" But interested in where you live, or what you are doing for the rest of the weekend. How's life ? Like friends you haven't seen in a while, or someone new you just met at a party. So much so that the Head Sommelier gave us a place to go shopping for Vintage Clothing (she loved my wife's coat & my suit). If that wasn't enough, we then received a tour of the kitchen. Yes. DANIEL's Kitchen !!! A kitchen that made my friend, who is a chef, jealous as hell. They gave us parting gifts, in a cute little Daniel box, that contained an absolute perfect Cannele. So good with morning coffee !!! They even offered to hail us a cab, but we needed a brisk walk to work off some of this "meal of a life time". Sure. It was expensive. Probably the most we spent on a single meal. My advice; save up, don't go to Disney that year and enjoy. ”

“ We went back to Daniel this January for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we took the opportunity to turn it into a dress-up dinner date night. The whole experience was perfection. From the food, ambiance, to the impeccable service, we had a wonderful time and will be back to celebrate many more milestones! They re-did the entire interior since the pandemic, so if you haven't been back in a while, I highly recommend returning for a wonderful evening. ”

“ I love this restaurant! My wife and I have been here several times but the most recent visit made it incredibly special. We've always made reservations and made the dinner a dressy event. It's 100% worth it and never disappoints. Our last visit we were walking through the city and walked past the restaurant. No reservation. Dressed nicely but dressed nicely for a walk through the city - not for dinner at Daniel. No tables available but we were offered two seats at the bar. An amazing experience. Not as formal but every bit as good. To me, even better. Food is always incredible. Service over the top. And since we were at the bar a little more fun speaking with other patrons bartenders and servers throughout the dinner. ”

“ We booked before the star demotion and came away feeling like it was not a meaningful gesture. The trend now is to hate on Daniel. We didn't notice any of the referenced slippage in the food or presentation. Our only complaints were that the dinner was excruciatingly long and the dining room was at least ten degrees too warm. I left feeling that Per Se and Gabriel Kreuther may have pulled ahead, but to suggest that this restaurant should be skipped entirely is lunacy. To be honest, most people who chase the hottest tables in NYC should probably be starting here instead--this is the essence of fine dining. ”

“ I mean, this is Daniel. Do I really need to leave a review? Bottom line, it awesome. Surprisingly very affordable. Not cheap but a chef's tasting menu under $300 per person? Yes, please. As expected the service is impeccable here. They are friendly without being overbearing. Staff is very attentive noticing every fine detail to make sure your experience is the best it can be. We got seated in the dining room next to the bar and it was very cozy and comfortable. I cannot do justice to the food by describing it. You really have to experience it yourself. The fresh ingredients. Presentation. The flow of the tasting menu was all great. They've been doing this a long time. It's been 10 years since I last came here. It is then as it is now top of my list for high end fine dining. ”

“ Elegant set up, great, attentive service, and delicious food. Went in for a dinner with friend. We were greeted well from the moment we walked in. Food was huge portion! In the end we could barely finish the desset course so we packed a few to go. The vibe is very classy, festive, great for family, friends or date. ”

“ Wow, one of the best restaurateurs and restaurants in North America IMHO. Incredible food and service 5 star food: the French modern with American twists food is simply fantastic. I'm not a huge food grad fan, but this was the best I've ever had, anywhere 5 star service: the service was so elegant it was like a PBS movie or maybe Downton Abbey. Perfect, smooth and almost completely silent gliding in and out 5 star ambience: even the front door exudes Belle Epoque charm, or maybe Robber Baron charm. Either way, the spaces beautifully inside and out ”

“ Simply elegant and decadent experience! Enjoyed the chef tasting menu in February 2021, I can only imagine how much nicer it is now post Covid. The food is perfectly balanced and presented with an artists' flare. The drinks are smooth and strong. The service is white glove and attentive. Can't wait to go back for another celebration or life milestone! ”

“ What a fun experience!!! One of my Toastmaster buddies that used to live in NYC recommended this place to me. I was so impressed by everything about it. Top notch service, beautiful decor, and nice ambience. Interesting crystals on display on the way to the restroom. They really make you feel like part of the family, and not only was the food delectable and with a beautiful presentation it was so cozy. Went with the tasting menu that had 9 courses. I feel in love with the butter from France Maison Bordier Le Beurre Bordier. They helped me look it up on my phone since I don't speak French. I filled up on so much bread. LOL they kept bringing it out fresh out of the oven. I loved everything about this place and can't wait to come back and try it again. ”

“ First off, I do have to say it was a one of a kind experience from a service standpoint. It was definitely a fine dining experience. Our amuse bouche was a course in itself with four different options presented in a very creative/ornate under the sea way. There was a complimentary warm bread service. I wish we were less self-conscious and asked for more bread. They had four different options ranging from brioche to what appeared like a cheddar bagel. For my first entree, I got the foie gras followed by the abalone which was very unique in presentation and taste. The salmon course was probably one of the best salmon I've ever had. For the last entree, I chose the pork one which was not very good. I forget what I didn't like about it, but I coudn't finish it. The beef was much better, which was what my partner got. The dessert options were interesting. I won't say it's their strong suit. We also got complimentary dessert as well. You definitely leave the 5 course meal very satiated. Given some hits and a changing menu, I would come back again ”