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Address:
20 East 76th St.
New York, NY 10021

Neighborhood:
Upper East Side

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $50 and over

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Café Boulud Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.danielnyc.com/cafebouludNY.html
Phone: (212) 772-2600
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 7:00am - 10:00am, Sunday: 8:00am - 11:00am Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 5:45pm -10:30pm, Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Sunday Brunch: 12:00pm- 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, American
Executive Chef: Gavin Kaysen
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Feast & Fêtes is Chef Daniel Boulud's exclusive catering company providing Daniel’s sumptuous cuisine combined with personalized service and attention to every detail of your off-premise entertaining needs. Call Jean Christophe Le Picart at 212-737-2224.

Getting there

Cross Street: 5th and Madison Avenues
Public Transit: #6 Train to 77th Street & Lexington Avenue M1, M2,M3 or M4 buses on Madison Avenue - 77th Street Stop
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Parking garage on 76th between Madison & Park Avenues.

A word from Café Boulud

CAFÉ BOULUD features a French-American menu is inspired by Chef Daniel Boulud's four culinary muses: la tradition, classic French cuisine; la saison, seasonal delicacies; le potager, the vegetable garden; and le voyage, the flavors of world cuisines. Behind the stove is Chef Gavin Kaysen, a… Food & Wine Magazine "Best New Chef" and James Beard "Rising Star Chef" award winner. With three stars from The New York Times and Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, the restaurant is both a neighborhood gem for a who's who of Upper East Side regulars and a culinary destination for food lovers in search of casually elegant dining. Look for seasonal wine tasting dinners, daily breakfast and a superb Sunday brunch. The restaurant's new adjacent BAR PLEIADES serves some of the neighborhoods finest cocktails and two new salons privés seating 18 guests each are at your disposal for private parties. DANIEL • DB Bistro Moderne • Bar Boulud • DBGB Kitchen & Bar Continued

Café Boulud

4.4

566 $50 and over restaurant

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Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

611 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(388)
special occasion(338)
notable wine list(203)

neighborhood gem(191)
great for lunch(168)
romantic(157)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (611)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We've been to Daniel and now

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Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We've been to Daniel and now to Cafe Boulud. We would say that the difference is in the food and service."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had lunch on Saturday.

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had lunch on Saturday. The food was excellent. I had the risotto which was perfectly cooked with pea puree, tender spring garlic, slightly bitter fiddlehead ferns, and small amounts of flavorful smoked ricotta cheese. My companion had the artichoke tortellini which was also well cooked and flavorful. We had the rum cooked bananas for dessert, which actually consisted of small pastries and ice cream scoups with small nubs of banana. This was particularly good and was the highlight of the meal for me. We were given freshly baked, light and airy madeleines at the end of our meal which we enjoyed very much. The only flaw was that we were seated very close to another table which was somewhat unpleasant considering the cost of the meal."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was my girlfriend birthday

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It was my girlfriend birthday and it was perfect for a special occasion like that. The attention was great the whole night. The staff even arrange the presents earlier that day at the table. The food was delicious. Must try the risotto, amazing. The herb crusted halibut and the artichoke tortellini were soooo delicious. Then dessert warm apple tatin great and caramel guinnes mousse delicious and special. Also a great wine list."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fantastic! The service was spectacular. We were truly catered to all night. The food was beyond wonderful. We had the crab and artichoke tortellini appetizer. They were definitely on the small side, but delicious. The best part of my meal was the herb crusted halibut. In my entire life I have not had a more flavorful and flaky fish. I highly recommend it!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not for real French Food foodies

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It is a very expensive restaurant with excellent service and good atmosphere but the only two things to eat that were excellent was bread and mini-madelains provided free with coffee.
The pea soup was a dispaointment and stake - overdone!"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Easter lunch was a busy occasion!

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Easter lunch was a busy occasion! We felt very rushed - once one set of plates were collected the next were delivered - not really how we would have liked to enjoy good food and wine. All very polite - but totally unable to slow down."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food from start

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2004

Dined on 04/08/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food from start to finish and impeccable service."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had to wait a bit for our

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had to wait a bit for our table, but it was Easter Sunday and extremely busy. The staff was very alert and service was excellent. The menu selection was nicely varied, and as usual, the food was delicious. The wine that the staff recommended was excellent, as well. We have lunched and dined there several times, and have always enjoyed it."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tables were not packed which

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Tables were not packed which is a rare thing in NYC. Food was excellent. They excel in the preparation of traditional dishes even though they are also innovative."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always make a point to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We always make a point to eat at Cafe Bolud when inNew York. The food is excellent and the service impeccable. It is very good value. We have never been disappointed."