"You can’t really talk about UES restaurants without at least mentioning Daniel. Yes, this is a stuffy and expensive French fine dining establishment possessing its own Wikipedia page. But a meal here is also exceptional. In addition to their $334, nine-course tasting menu, Daniel also has a five-course prix fixe for $234. In case you’re looking for a special occasion experience that’s a smidge more relaxed than what happens in the main dining room, you can order a la carte dishes in the lounge." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, sonal shah