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Second time at Daniel's and again it was excellent... Everything was delightful.. The FOOD the SERVICE.. The EXPERIENCE... Can't wait to go back...

Went there for our 3rd anniversary. Husband did a great job in taking me to this fab restaurant. go there more for the experience and atmosphere. Service is really impeccable... WOW. Food was okay. I am a vegetarian and they had a separate menu, IMPRESSIVE! Dessert was ... OMG. Amazing. Go there for very special occasions. You will not be disappointed.

Four of us had a 5:30 reservation to take advantage of their "recession special", 3 courses with paired wines for $98. The space is beautiful, and the service is extremely attentive and informative without being overbearing. The food itself was incredible. I had a wonderful tortelloni appetizer. My wife loved her shrimp. Two of us ordered the beef entree and two ordered lamb. Fabulous. Did I mention the amuse bouches and the terrific bread? And then the desserts -- an outstanding chocolate cake with warm caramel filling -- and the extra dessert treats. All these things don't come cheaply, but a restaurant of this quality in France or italy would cost twice as much. If you feel like a splurge, go for it!

My husband took me to Daniel's last night for dinner for my birthday. I used to be a pastry chef, and he is a sous chef. We knew how much this meal would be costing, so that was not an issue to us. I was not prepared for the amazing atmosphere. And we did not at all feel out of place- the staff made us feel so relaxed! We had the 6 course tasting w/ the wine pairing. Whenever I go to a fine dining restaurant, it is always an experience- but I found myself actually craving the bacon-wrapped swordfish the next day- as I would a juicy burger or burrito. Everything was intricate, but so tastey, too, very well executed. The octopus we subbed for the crudo/fish app. course was an elegant take on calamari, so surprising w/ feta and olives !And the extra chocolate cake they sent out for my b-day was divine! At the end of the meal my husband's friend (a cook there) showed us around the kitchen. As we were leaving, Daniel came down from his "sky box", introduced himself, and suggested we take a picture with him! Haha- but he was very charming and we had a pleasent conversation w/ him. Save up your $$, and just go to one the most famous restaurant experiences in the world!

Very deserving of the NYT's 4 stars! The $105 three course is such a value! The service was top-notch and very friendly, not stuffy at all! The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. The amuse was innovative and phenomenal. The rabbit porchetta was very good but the duo of hamachi was exceptional! My wife had the Loup de Mer and loved it. I had the lamb and it was hands down the best lamb i've ever had. I highly recommend it. For dessert we had the huckleberry and orange vacherin, caramelized banana, and cilantro poached pineapple with coconut! They were all amazing, especially the pineapple and banana! Having eaten at its peer restaurants I can say without a doubt that Daniel is above par and shines.

My wife and I went as a guest for a birthday party. This was before its renovation. The canapes were mediocre, salad shrimp on a tooth pick. The cream soup was OK. The main course was meat, a one and a half ounce rib lamb chop, and a one inch long pasta tube with lamb ragout. The roast onion in balsamic vinegar was an onion skin and as translucent. The chocolate mousse dessert was good. The rolls were stale. Since I didn't pay for it I would not say anything about the host's gift of a meal. The private room was drab; I am sure no lawyers would have allowed this indifferent meal if they were celebrating a party. One only wonders as the difference between this private meal and the (seemingly) opulent restaurant.

This place really deserves its stars. Same can't be said for lots of other equally expensive restaurants in NYC. Delicious food with a meticulously considered balance of flavors and textures. Perfect portions that leave you satisfied but not over full. Service is polite, considerate and timely but not annoying or fussy. Of course, the place is barely affordable, especially in these times. But if you want a very memorable meal on a special occasion you will be happy with Daniel.