db Bistro Moderne
French Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Food & Wine recommend this place
"Original DB Burger made with sirloin burger"(7 Tips)
"hand-picked by chef Daniel Boulud."(5 Tips)
"Another great place by chef Boulud!The foie gras burger is a MUST..."(19 Tips)
"... Original db Burger - Sirloin burger filled with braised short ribs and foie..."(3 Tips)
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Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014There are so many great classics to have at my midtown bistro, from the tarte flambée to the escargots fricassée and of course the decadent DB Burger! Perfect for a quick lunch or pre-theater meal.
Lucille FisherSeptember 16, 2015Still going strong. This bistro offers excellent renditions of French classics plus their upmarket version of hamburger (with foie gras). Their evening set courses are excellent value.
Robert MadisonApril 6, 2016I had the theater prix fix and it was great! The pate was good but the sea bass was elegant! The dessert takes you to joy land!
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Our favorite dish is boeuf en gelée, a cocktail glass of cold beef chunks lubricated with natural jelly and topped with horseradish foam. Spoon it on the slices of toast provided. Read more
Claire J SongJune 1, 2015The Original DB burger, $35 When Daniel Boulud stuffed braised short ribs, foie gras, and preserved black truffles into a ground sirloin shell, he forever changed the face of upscale burgerdom.
Everybody seems to advocate for the burger - but also try the coq-au-vin, the spicy cod with chorizo and vegetables, or the fois gras... yummm! Great wine selection - try Austrian Gruener Veltliner.
Mike FriedlichJune 4, 2017This restaurant is a great experience. Excellent Service. Steak Frites & Scallops were outstanding. Pretzel bread was great & calamari special appetizer was also great.
Chris PhillipsMarch 3, 2017Solid location, questionable brunch. I grabbed a pre theater weekend reservation for a family brunch. While the tiny madeleines made a bright end of the meal, the famous foie burger is disappointing.
Chelle 🗽July 27, 2012Great value for summer 2012 NY Restaurant week lunch. Pictured are the tarte flambèe, roasted Dorade, roasted quail and chocolate financier
Anna DAugust 25, 2016Plating of dishes is beautiful, the beets and dessert was great. Duck confit was way too salty for my taste, good drinks! Very nice staff
Gilt CitySeptember 26, 2011A must-order: the legendary db burger, a sirloin patty filled with braised short ribs and foie gras. Don't miss the croque monsieur with duck confit, figs and goat cheese, either.
The New YorkerAugust 8, 2012This sleek bistro offers “haute-cuisine versions of home-cooking favorites.” Their theatrical and legendary DB Burger is “rich, well travelled, charred in the right places, and a little bit jaded.” Read more
Tim MischukJanuary 24, 2014Terrific apple dessert. Great food food and atmosphere all around. Nice contemporary European Restaurant.
Rod GrayMarch 4, 2015Pâté de Maison, duck confit, Mrs. Brevard cocktail, lamb tagine. Almost everything is very good. I have yet to experience something that was bad.
Jason MesiarikJuly 9, 2012If you like attentive service then you'll appreciate db bistro moderne. Do this: Skip the foie gras burger and save yourself the disappointment. There are many fine menu choices & a superb wine list
Nada fouzanMarch 26, 2016I went there for breakfast.. bes Madeleine i have ever tasted.. the omelette was perfect
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 22, 2015Daniel Boulud's the most casual restaurant has many of americanized menus. Duck confit was great.
Murat BirgulDecember 19, 2017As a burger fan, I will just say; one of the best burger I ate in my life 🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔
Elisa CPNovember 15, 2012Try the legumes rotis - Awesome presentation. They used dried black olive bits as "soil" for the veggie garden in the bowl. Get without cheese to be #vegan
Alfonso CastilloAugust 1, 2016The foie gras is superb as the cocktails served at the bar. Loved the Diplomático Old Cuban at the menu
Serious EatsJuly 29, 2013Daniel Boulud's French-American mashup restaurant with great bistro fare alongside burgers and fries.
Harumi UOctober 21, 2015This is how French server a burger. No, a bit different from your average burger. Paired with French onion soup, you get one satisfying meal
Jason LauJanuary 21, 2016The Original Db burger is over rated. Thick patty stuffed with braised short rib & foie on the inside - turned out to be dry and rather tasteless.
Tina CzekNovember 4, 2012Try the French toast. It is light and crispy with a tangy-sweet syrup and delicious dips. Unlike any I've ever had!
The Corcoran GroupApril 27, 2010The perfect spot for a pre-theater dinner. One should note that their famous db burger, complete with fois gras, is overrated and not worth the $32.
Julie WaldJuly 24, 2012Make a reservation (through Open Table if you can) and be prepared for a delicious meal! Easy choice for foodies.
- Mike ChauJuly 28, 2012Try the The Original db Burger - Sirloin burger filled with braised short ribs and foie gras on a parmesan bun
E PJanuary 11, 2015The lobster salad went beyond even my high expectations. Plus I got a vacherin for dessert...not even sure what that is but it blew me away.
Jess LeungAugust 7, 2012Stuffed with short rib, foie gras, and truffles, it's quite unique...and you can really taste the foie gras!
- BLOUIN ARTINFOJune 16, 2010Famous for its DB Burger (which includes a helping of foie gras), this French bistro features large photographs of flowers by Christopher Beane, hand-picked by chef Daniel Boulud. Read more
Guillermo MendozaJanuary 10, 2019Great little french bistro...l'escargot and house patte are delicious.
- Chris PhillipsMarch 3, 2017I had the famous burger and unfortunately it was a disappointment. Madelines at the end of the meal are the best part.
Barbara Derecktor DonahueJuly 10, 2016Everything was delicious ! Thankyou everyone! It was wonderful to meet Izzys co talents 🎉
✨Pun Bandhu ✨June 18, 2013I can't recommend breakfast here. Coffee is great, very dark, but food is surprisingly ordinary. You'll pay $25 for three small pieces of soggy French toast or $22 for a bowl of oatmeal w/ berries.
GourmetLiveOctober 21, 2010Their burgers are a foie-gras and red wine-braised short rib-stuffed creation served on a parmesan roll. It was a sandwhich created on a lark that instantly became the restaurant's signiture dish.
Food & WineMay 17, 2011Apparently recession-proof, the famous short rib, truffle and foie gras–stuffed sirloin burger still remains on the menu.
James MorrisseySeptember 2, 2012Amazing croissants, duck and lobster; the yogurt is extremely fresh as well.
elicitJuly 29, 2012Lobster salad and yummy French toast, still steaming hot. Fries weren't bad either!
Nicole HakliApril 2, 2011Always ask for Alexander, the sommelier! He always has the perfect recommendations regardless of price range!
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- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
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- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
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- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
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- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 391-2400
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