Daniel
Prices
Three-course prix-fixe: $105.
AmEx, DC, MC, V.
Description
A vibrant redesign by Adam Tihany has brought Daniel Bouluds classically opulent restaurant into the 21st century. The food is as fresh as the decor: A raw starter of wasabi-kissed hamachi tartare is paired with hamachi sashimi marinated in a subtle tandoori rub. Unusually generous entrees include astonishingly tender halibut, roasted on a slab of Himalayan sea salt and served with Thai basil, hearts of palm and a mellow yogurt-curry sauce. Sure, Daniel is still a big-ticket commitment, but Boulud and his team make a powerful case for keeping the high-end genre alive.
Hours
Mon–Thu 5:45–11pm; Fri, Sat 5:30–11pm.