DB Bistro Moderne

Chef Daniel is a genius and one of my favorite gourmets. I have never seen a dish cause every diner in a restaurant to stop and stare to see where it would land like they did with the original db Burger. It is simply one of the most decadently delicious things I’ve ever had. Besides Broadway this is one of the main draws for me to travel to New York.

My experience at DB Bistro was quite nice. I went with my friend to celebrate my birthday and also enjoy the NY restaurant week. I have to say the food was delicious and tasty I ate grilled octopus as a appetizer, duck and my dessert I don’t remember the name but it was delicious they gave me a nice surprise for my birthday with a dessert and a candle definitely I will go back to this place. The service was very nice and polite they make you feel comfortable

The crab appetizer tasted like the smell of a cutting board for some reason. Not sure if that’s good or bad. Deliciously crispybut not hard buns, the inside was...interesting. I personally would have preferred it if the meat inside was more seasoned. The dessert tasted great- a tad sweet. The Madeleines were surprisingly fluffy and crispy at some parts - more phenomenal the more I eat haha.

A few years ago, we used to frequent DB, and left about 4 reviews on TripAdvisor. The recent visit, after 2.5 years, provided the same degree of satisfaction. Good solid French bistro food, accompanied with some modern twists here and there, great ambiance, good service and extensive and affordable wine list. The really appealing aspect is the restaurant's prixe-fixe menu, where for $60 one gets a 3-course dinner certain expensive dishes, such as Sole Meunière or Fillet Mignon would require a supplemental pay, but all within the limits of decency and normalcy. For a fine dining meal of that level, courtesy of the "parent-chef" Daniel Boulud, that's really a bargain. DB's pastas could be also ordered as appetizers or main courses. While deciding on desserts, don't forget that at the end of the meal you are also getting a generous helping of madeleines.

I had a fantastic dinner here. My server was phenomenal and attentive. He answered all our questions with a smile. The interior is beautiful and I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is on the loud side...obviously will also depend on other people there because there’s an open room with a bar. Now the food....fantastic here as well. I came here for the first time during restaurant week. The fluke crudo raw fish was delicious and not fishy at all. The zucchini and farro was refreshing and substantial. The Coq Au Riesling was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve had in my life. We’re all familiar with dry chicken meat and the kind of rib meat that falls right off the bone. Well, this chicken meat was moist and tender. I normally wouldn’t order chicken as an entree at an establishment like this, but it exceeded all expectations! The db Burger...there’s a $5 supplement for restaurant week. This burger is substantial..the meat was thicker than the bun. It was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The fries are also good! Both the Black Forrest Blombe and Raspberry Gateau were delicious. But I did enjoy the Raspberry Gateau more due to the crunch..the tart..the fresh fruit. Oh! And I forgot to mention...wine pairing for $18!

They had very attentive staff from the get-go which was really nice. We started off with some Chardonnay which was really good along with the cheese plate. For our entrees we had the chicken with bacon and mushrooms, the other chicken dish which was amazing , and some sides. The sides we got were the potatoes, carrots, and green beans. We even received some complimentary carrot cake bites! Overall great dining experience right out of Paris!

My best friend and her husband recently visited NYC for a vacation and one of the things she wanted to do was a Restaurant Week dinner in one of the best restaurants in the city, so I narrowed down the options and we ultimately chose this restaurant because, yep, Chef Daniel Boulud. I requested for a great table and we were given a good one for party of 5. The host welcomed us and we were immediately led to our table. We ordered a bottle of white Muscadet and enjoyed that while we waited for our food. As for the starters, we all enjoyed it. I especially loved the Chicken Pate. I've spent a lot of time in France and have been spoilt with delicious French food while there so this one was as close to the usual that I've had in France. For entrées, my BFF had the scallops and while delicious, she kind of wished they were a little more generous, given she only had 3 pieces but that's NYC normal based on experience, another friend had salmon and really enjoyed it, my husband and my best friend's hubby both had the DB Burger and they weren't really satisfied by it, they thought it was too dry and also they thought Shake Shack was better. I told them that it wasn't gonna be a classic burger and if they weren't a fan of foie gras which is obviously acquired taste, they may not like it. Which was the case. I liked the roasted duck breast and found it delicious. Dessert was a combination of all of it so we got to try everything. I thought the men was playing it safe by going for the ice cream which came in 3 flavors, but that actually ended up to be the better option out of all. My best friend and I were particularly excited by the Baked Alaska but felt that the mango passion fruit was overpowering. Overall though, we loved our dining experience and enjoyed our time here. =

Delicious and meticulously prepared entrees in an inviting and warm atmosphere. The food was amazing. Portions were modest, but perfect. I was there for restaurant week, so there was a 3 course fixed menu for $45, which was a bargain considering the quality and preparation. For the starter course, I chose the roasted brussels sprouts with ceasar dressing. It was excellent, with just the right amount of anchovies and lemon. The main was grilled branzino with potatoes and mushrooms. The filet was expertly cooked, moist and not dry, and the sides accompanied the fish perfectly. For dessert, I chose the special: poached pears in sherry with a ginger compote. Wow, so good! I would definitely visit again.

Good service, good food and ambiance. We were 4 and everyone choose the Burger, 2 asked for extra truffle. As an appetizer I had the escargot and it was fantastic .

Must try the chicken liver. Lol, i know how it sounds and trust me i was very skeptical but i finally gave it a try and to my surprise it was good. This restaurant service was really nice and I'll definitely come back again especially during Restaurant week cuz the prices are not cheap. Lol.