Daniel

"A renowned French restaurant in New York City where Chef Joseph Rhee completed a quick externship, known for its elegant dining experience." - The MICHELIN Guide

"For a formal, white-tablecloth Thanksgiving dinner, Daniel on the UES is your best bet. You’ll pay fine-dining prices—the three-course prix-fixe starts at $295 per person—but you’ll also eat somewhere with surprisingly lively old-school New York vibes, and food that lives up to the classic establishment’s reputation. The menu leans French, and might include turkey in ballotine form, or fall squash velouté served with pheasant. " - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick

"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

"Price: $334 Nearly three decades after it first opened, Daniel Boulud’s flagship fine dining restaurant on the Upper East Side makes a good case for keeping the genre alive. Aside from a gorgeous dining room renovation in 2021, few things have changed—and that’s a good thing. The incredibly competent French cooking, warm service, and venerable cheese cart are well worth the dent in your bank account." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick

"If a grad is looking for an elegant fete, this one, from the famous Daniel Boulud, is of the most classic options. Menus include five and nine course prix-fixe, as well as tasting menus including vegetarian options. The main dining room can seat up to eight people, and a private room up to 90. All graduates receive complimentary cake." - Eater Staff, Beth Landman