DB Bistro Moderne
New York, NY 10036-6609
Phone: (212) 391-2400
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- Directions:
- B, D, F; Q; 7 at 42nd St
- Hours:
- Mon 7am-2:30pm, 5:15pm-10pm, Tue-Fri 7am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Tue-Fri 8am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 8am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for DB Bistro Moderne – by Dan McAlvanah
The Scene
The famous chef may call his third restaurant a bistro, but to leave it at that would be a little misleading. No bistro in New York has loftier aspirations, a fact that becomes plain the moment you enter. Decor is visually arresting--photographs of flame-red dahlias that evoke a hell-risen legion of Georgia O'Keeffes are particularly memorable.
The Food
Though cheaper than Daniel or Cafe Boulud, a meal here still guarantees at least one or two moments certain to leave the average diner stumbling for superlatives. The perfectly attuned crunch of sliced almonds in a beautiful salad of lobster, artichokes and string beans shows inspiring attention to detail, as does the warmth of the tomatoes in a savory take on a tarte Tatin. DB's burger, a juicy conglomeration ground beef, foie gras and braised short ribs, is outrageous.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBoulud's signature eatery, Daniel, is one of the best restaurants in New York.
BreakfastThe breakfast menu includes dishes like French toast and omelettes.
User Reviews for DB Bistro Moderne
03/22/2008 Posted by Ballbreaker
I had the opportunity to be walking in the area and I came upon this bistro. It looked packed from the outside but I decided to walk in and see if they had room for one. After a brief wait I was escorted to my table by a very personable young lady. I was promptly greeted by the server with a warm .."Welcome" and given the menu... oh my God....What a menu!. If you are foodie like me you'll drool from reading it!. Duck Confit, Frogs Legs, Foie Gras Torchon, Tuna Tartare, Langostines. One of each please!!!. I settled for the Coq au Vin as my entree and I had Nuntucket Bay Scallops as appetizer. What a meal!. The restaurant was in full swing and the servers and busboys coordinated every move. Would definitely go back. Pricey....but worth every penny.
Pros: Great food, professional waitstaff
Cons: They don't have one in Philly............
03/20/2008 Posted by ira12b
I ate at db on a Thursday evening at around 830, and the place was a zoo. There was a liitle bit of a backup at the host station, and the coat check girls looked like they were in panic-mode. Once we waded through the crowds at the bar, we were seated at a table in the back. It was a good thing we were in a friendly mood, because as the manager joked, in true bistro-fashion, the tables are farily close together. Ahh, the power of euphemism: probably 6 inches between us and our neighbors. Luckily, our neighbors were nice, and the food was terrific. Our waiter strongly reccomended a tarte flambee with our drinks, and who can say no to bread bacon and cheese? Starters were tart with goat cheese, tomato and olives, and a dish of frogs legs with little nuiggest of chicken. Although boring, we both had the burger. Loved them. No room for dessert, and the one letdown was a laugably small petit four plate. I think 3 tiny cookies. If you don't mind the noise, and can deal with crowds, db does dish up some increidbly tasty food.
Pros: Excellent Food, Good service
Cons: Loud, close tables
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