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Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York

# Daniel

Daniel Boulud's flagship remains a grand New York French room, now judged as a one-star classic.

FlightLogic expert score: **8.7/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.6/5 · ££££ · [French](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/french/) , [Contemporary](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/contemporary/)

Photo: Jim Henderson / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

**Is Daniel worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 8.7/10 based on editorial research. The 4.6/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for classic new york occasions, french service, upper east side celebrations.

## About Daniel

Daniel is not the newest or sharpest restaurant in New York, but it still knows how grand French dining should feel. The Upper East Side room runs on flowers, jackets, polished service, and a kitchen fluent in fish, foie gras, game, pastry, and sauce. Its Michelin rating has settled at one star after years higher up the ladder, which is useful context: go for old-school New York occasion, not avant-garde shock. When the room is full and the sauces are singing, the restaurant still has unmistakable authority.

## Menu highlights

- **Seven-Course Tasting Menu** $275 *Contemporary French tasting menu with seasonal luxury ingredients*
- **Black Sea Bass with Syrah Sauce** included *A Daniel-style fish course with precise cookery and deep sauce work*
- **Dover Sole with Brown Butter** $95 *Classical tableside-leaning luxury in the restaurant's French register*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 8.7/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into french detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — James Chen · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Daniel feels completely anchored in Upper East Side, Manhattan: the room, pacing, and seven-course tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Priya Sharma · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Daniel?

For prime dinner seats, book at least four to six weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Daniel best for a full tasting menu?

Yes if you want the flagship experience, though Daniel also works for a more traditional composed dinner with wine.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

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