Restaurants, as we all know, are more than just places to get fed. We use them to celebrate the milestones in our lives. Though some may disagree, I can’t think of a better place for this important type of meal than Daniel (I celebrated my first wedding anniversary there, so I’m partial). The look is right: a Versailles-opulent setting, with neoclassical architecture and towering vases with fresh flowers everywhere you look. So is the service, formal but unusually kindly; these waiters know that people are here for event eating and do their darndest to keep things festive and happy for guests. And then there’s the food, which is inventive yet classic and often revelatory. So a butter-poached abalone will come with a beurre blanc infused with sake; a trio of veal will include the cheek and the sweetbreads and be sided by carmelized artichoke. Bizarrely, with the prix fixe at “just” $116, for three courses, it ends up often being less expensive than other restaurants of lesser quality.
New York City
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New York City› Restaurant
Daniel
20 E 76th St. (btw. Madison and Fifth Aves.)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours
Mon—Thurs 5:30–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 5–10:30pm
Transportation
Subway: 6 to 77th St
Phone
212/772-2600
Prices
4-course prix fixe $142
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
Daniel
Map
20 E 76th St. New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.