I am reviewing BM's valentine's day fixed menu. Why? Well, I know they won't offer it every again, at least for a year. But the food was so lousy it indicated to me a complete lack of respect for... More

I am reviewing BM's valentine's day fixed menu. Why? Well, I know they won't offer it every again, at least for a year. But the food was so lousy it indicated to me a complete lack of respect for their clientele, and maybe that's something you'd want to know about. Here's the skinny: There was no decor, no one wished up happy valentines day, waited in the bar for 20 minutes and no one stopped to take our drink order (not very smooth on a romantic date and you can't even get your girl a glass of wine), the lobster first course was overcooked, under seasoned and a generally uninspired dish. Should have sent it back, mad at myself for not. The second course was some sort of white fish rolled with spinach, it was also terrible, tasted like a cheap appetizer plate at a bad wedding. Finally the sirloin was over cooked, juiceless and under seasoned. There was a short rib on the entree plate which was excellent, but the meat and veggies were rubbish. We came to enjoy a very expensive meal with the expectation of great food and a great experience. We got neither. No one wished us happy valentines day, the server was absentee and didn't seem to care much (maybe it's because they went ahead and included his $70 of gratuity on the check automatically, insulting!) and the food was junk. Maybe Daniel Boulud is a genius, but he sure didn't give a flying one about the the people shelling out for what's supposed to be a very romantic holiday. Pros: none that I can think of Cons: taking a ton of my money for a terrible meal
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Dining at DB Bistro Moderne is an absolut must for anyone living in NY. It's definitely a splurge restaurant, but well worth it.They have a great wine list (although I don't remember anything... More

Dining at DB Bistro Moderne is an absolut must for anyone living in NY. It's definitely a splurge restaurant, but well worth it.They have a great wine list (although I don't remember anything being priced exceptionally well -- no big surprise there.) I went for my birthday dinner and the kitchen prepared a nice dessert that had "happy birthday heather" on it -- a nice touch. Pros: food,wine list
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Dinner at DB Bistro was all that I had expected after reading the wonderful reviews. The lump crab appetizer was amazingly fresh and tasty, the tuna tartare left something to be desired. The... More

Dinner at DB Bistro was all that I had expected after reading the wonderful reviews. The lump crab appetizer was amazingly fresh and tasty, the tuna tartare left something to be desired. The burger was fantastic - the stuffing was full of flavor, definitely making the burger. No need for ketchup on this one. The friend potato puffs were an interesting take on your classic fry, and added to the enjoyable experience. Raspberry and chocolate for dessert completed the dining experience, leaving me with a longing to return. Pros: Crab appetizer, burger, wine selection, apertif selection Cons: tastless tuna
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Very uppercrust restaurant.... lots of mature folks in suits looking like a million .... err excuse me a billion bucks enjoying their french food. Food was ok. No complaints with the pate, lamb... More

Very uppercrust restaurant.... lots of mature folks in suits looking like a million .... err excuse me a billion bucks enjoying their french food. Food was ok. No complaints with the pate, lamb ragu pasta and suckling pig. Service was sloppy. The bus boy spilled the wine and so did the waiter LOL.. If serious dining is your thing, then this is the place otherwise there are better places to eat in NY. Cons: expensive
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Management at db Bistro Moderne must be reading the reviews on this site because I did not encounter any of the issues that the other reviewers mentioned when I went to dinner last night. I... More

Management at db Bistro Moderne must be reading the reviews on this site because I did not encounter any of the issues that the other reviewers mentioned when I went to dinner last night. I generally hate loud restaurants that turn up the music volume but the first thing that struck me when I walked in was that the place was almost silent despite being packed! Eventually they did turn up the music a bit but it just added to the ambience and did not at all detract from the meal. Also, I was sitting in the back of the restaurant and did not find the tables to be all that cramped - just a typical NYC layout. The food was excellent - my parents who came in from out of town thoroughly enjoyed the meal despite the price. Definitely a worthwhile splurge! Pros: Food, service, ambience Cons: Although the price was on the high side, you get what you pay for
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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... More

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............
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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... More

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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Food was good, but not amazing. The decor and energy in the space is quite old, and the service was average. Disappointing for a Boulud restaurant.

Food was good, but not amazing. The decor and energy in the space is quite old, and the service was average. Disappointing for a Boulud restaurant.
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The high-energy dining room was perfect for a business lunch. The maitre d' and host were very polite and accomodating, though we had a collection of various waiters and busboys attending to us,... More

The high-energy dining room was perfect for a business lunch. The maitre d' and host were very polite and accomodating, though we had a collection of various waiters and busboys attending to us, which did cause a bit of confusion. While our starter (lentil soup) was excellent, the entrees were not above average and the desserts were a bit disappointing. I would, however, go back - especially for a business lunch Pros: Great Ambience
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Walked in on a Thursday night but had to wait half an hour for a table. The service was good and attentive but the food I thought was average for the price and the reputation of the place. The... More

Walked in on a Thursday night but had to wait half an hour for a table. The service was good and attentive but the food I thought was average for the price and the reputation of the place. The waitter told us the signature dishes were the Alsantian (can't quite remember the name so forgive me if this is wrong) and the famous DB burger. The Alsantian was extremely disappointing, it was basically a mini pizza. However the Tuna tartare was amazing and easily the best dish of the night. However the fantastic tuna tartare set the bar very high and I had high expectations for the main courses and desserts, although they were tasty, never quite lived up to my expectations. Ordered the duck and the salmon wrapped in bacon for the mains. The duck was tasty and well cooked with a fantastic sauce. The salmon was well cooked but I felt this was a simple dish that any one could do at home, only the addition of the roasted figs to the dish saved the dish from being average. The biggest disappointment of the night was the desert. Dont get me wrong but I am a desert guy, i love them. I ordered the fig cake, big mistake should have stuck with a chocolate desert as these looked fantastic. The cake was soaked in what the menu described as a "sangria soup" although it tasted nice, it just made the cake all soggy and a mess. This is my first time to NYC and I come from a small town, so I may not be the best food critic. But I felt many other restaurants in the city (L'cole, Yaktori Totto) lived up to my expectations more.
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