Daniel
1 Michelin Star · World's 50 Best #40 · La Liste Top Restaurants
Our verdict
Daniel Boulud’s Upper East Side restaurant offers seasonal French cooking by Executive Chef Eddy Leroux. Guests can choose prix-fixe, tasting or vegetarian menus in the formal dining room, or visit the Lalique-designed bar and lounge.
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- Address
- 60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065
- Phone
- (212) 288-0033
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue–Sun 5–9:30 PM
- Website
- danielnyc.com
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on Resy
Daniel Boulud opened Daniel in 1993, establishing a formal French dining room on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Executive Chef Eddy Leroux now leads its seasonal kitchen, with Executive Pastry Chef Katalina Diaz overseeing desserts.
The menus
Guests can choose prix-fixe, tasting and vegetarian menus, while the lounge and bar have separate offerings. The kitchen’s current selections include seafood, vegetables and meats prepared within a French culinary frame; details change with the season. Daniel’s wine cellar and service are part of the longer dining-room experience.
Dining room and bar
The 3,000-square-foot main dining room has a soaring coffered ceiling, neo-classical details and rotating art. Lalique Interior Design Studio designed the Art Deco-inspired bar for cocktails before or after dinner. Daniel strongly recommends formal or business attire, and its published policy rules out athletic or leisure wear, shorts, sandals and ripped jeans.
Frequently asked questions
What dining formats does Daniel offer?
The restaurant lists prix-fixe, tasting and vegetarian menus, along with separate lounge and bar menus.
What is the dress code?
Daniel strongly recommends formal or business attire. Its published policy excludes athletic or leisure wear, shorts, sandals and ripped jeans.
Snapshot
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| DanielThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Modern French Fine Dining | $500+ | 1 Michelin Star · World's 50 Best #40 |
| Café Boulud | Contemporary French with Global Inspirations | $150–200 | 1 Michelin Star · Star Wine List |
| Orsay | Classic French Brasserie | $50–100 | Michelin Plate |
| Chez Fifi | French Bistro with Basque Flair | $100–150 | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List |
| Benoit | Classic French Bistro | $50–100 | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List |
| Le Jardinier New York | Modern French Vegetable-Driven | $100–150 | Michelin Plate · We're Smart World 2 Radishes |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
World's 50 Best Restaurants #40
World's 50 Best
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Full recognition history (34 entries)
AAA Top 10 Restaurants
AAA · AAA Diamonds Top 10 Restaurants 2026
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member
Les Grandes Tables du Monde
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #56
New York Times
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #99
Opinionated About Dining
Relais Chateaux Award
Relais Chateaux
Wine Spectator Grand Award
Wine Spectator
AAA 5 Diamond
AAA
Forbes 5-Star
Forbes
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City
New York Times
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #282
Opinionated About Dining
Relais Chateaux Award
Relais Chateaux
Wine Spectator Grand Award
Wine Spectator
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #187
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #134
Opinionated About Dining
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
World's 50 Best Restaurants #29
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #25
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #11
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #8
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #41
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #41
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #32
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #18
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #12
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #34
World's 50 Best
Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century #24
Robb Report
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Details
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Classic
- Ornate
- Intimate
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Business Dinner
- Private Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Tasting Menu
- Prix Fixe
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant dining room with beautiful decor, intimate lounge areas, and a refined atmosphere that balances classic sophistication with warmth.