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DanielvsGramercy Tavern
Both restaurants are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Daniel is the choice of most professionals compared to Gramercy Tavern. Daniel ranks #3 in New York City with positive reviews from 19 reviews including Rough Guide, New York Times and Concierge.
Daniel
Concierge
Fodor's
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Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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DK Eyewitness
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60 E. 65th St., New York, NY 10065
From $25/night
Concierge "Why go to Daniel? Because you owe it to yourself to experience the real thing at least once. French haute-cuisine restaurants are vanishing from New York, but Daniel, on the Upper East..."
Fodor's "One of the most elegant dining experiences in Manhattan." Full review
Lonely Planet "This chichi French palace features floral arrangements and wide-eyed foodies who gawk over plates of peekytoe crab and celery-root salad." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The namesake of acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, this New French restaurant is often lauded as one of the best in the nation." Full review
Zagat "Still the "hautest of haute" after two decades, Daniel Boulud's "magnificent" Eastsider offers a "religious experience" via "otherworldly" prix fixe–only New French cuisine." Full review
BlackBook "Superstar French suited to your dramatic entrances. Like a Roman palazzo, hitting Corinthian columns, glitzy chandeliers, clean white scheme."
DK Eyewitness "Chef Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant features a Venetian Renaissance-inspired dining room, one of the most luscious settings in town."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Daniel remains the type of restaurant where one can never be overdressed. However, its ambience has a calm elegance and less aggressive exclusivity than one might expect." Full review
Gayot19.0
"Chef extraordinaire and entrepreneur Daniel Boulud oversees more than a dozen restaurants worldwide, of which his eponymous fine dining establishment Daniel is the apex." Full review
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Sommelier Raj Vaidya will help you choose from the wine list that boasts 2,000-plus selections.
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"How sad that the word special has been denatured to sound more specious than praiseworthy. Because Daniel Boulud really is special." Full review
Gramercy Tavern Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure Zagat DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide Gayot
New York Times
Rough Guide
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42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
From $30/night
Concierge "Chef Michael Anthony…has taken the helm of this dual-personality establishment…and continues to put out seasonal dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local vegetables and ingredients."
Fodor's "Tops many a New Yorker's list of favorite dining spots. Meyer's restaurants... are renowned for their food and hospitality, and Gramercy Tavern sets the standard." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Beloved for its cozy tavernlike charm (think wooden beams and twiggy flower arrangements), creative cocktails, and the seductive aromas that waft from the open grill." Full review
Zagat "Danny Meyer's Flatiron "favorite" promises a "wow experience" featuring chef Michael Anthony's "top-of-the-line" New American cuisine, "superlative" pro service." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio prepares outstanding food in a comfortable, always hopping, rustic ambience of a country inn house."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Gramercy Tavern sits in a stately building set steps away from the esteemed Gramercy Park." Full review
Gayot16.0
"At the entrance, a display filled with fruit, vegetables and flowers sets the tone: cuisine based on sincerity." Full review
New York Times "Is there a restaurant in this city more beloved than Gramercy Tavern? For nearly 13 years it has held a place in the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors to Manhattan that’s arguably unrivaled." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The neo-colonial decor, exquisite New American cuisine and perfect service make for a memorable meal."
Time Out "The restaurant that transformed Meyer from a one-shop restaurateur to a full-blown impresario, made Colicchio a star and launched a citywide proliferation of casual yet upscale American eateries." Full review
