# Daniel

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- Cuisine: French (Fine Dining)
- Neighborhood: Upper East Side (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/upper-east-side)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Bellecour Room (90 seated); Skybox (4, kitchen view); full buyout up to 150
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.7 (2,603 reviews)
- Address: 60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065, USA
- Phone: (212) 288-0033
- Website: https://danielnyc.com
- Hours: closed Monday, and Tuesday to Sunday 5:00 to 9:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Daniel's Bellecour Room transforms your group celebration into an intimate French salon, where chef Daniel Boulud's exquisite cuisine unfolds in a space that feels both grand and surprisingly personal. The restaurant's mastery shines brightest when cooking for larger parties—think butter-poached lobster and perfectly aged duck that arrives with the kind of synchronized precision that only comes from decades of fine dining excellence. For smaller groups craving drama, the four-seat Skybox offers a rare glimpse into the ballet of a Michelin-starred kitchen while you dine on some of the city's most refined French cooking.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups of 8 to 13 and private events book prix fixe tasting menus, with long or round tables in the dining room.

- Reviewers report parties of 8, 9 and 13 seated in the main dining room, one at a long corner table away from other guests.
- Larger parties were limited to the 5 course prix fixe menu rather than full a la carte choice.
- Private events are held on site, and one reviewer notes the private dining room sits upstairs above the kitchen.
- Staff confirm celebrations and dietary needs by email or phone before the visit; many tables end with a kitchen tour.

What works: Synchronized service for a 13 person table, courses served simultaneously; Dietary restrictions and substitutions handled carefully after advance confirmation; Celebration touches: named chocolate plates, surprise desserts, kitchen tours; Quiet corner placement kept a large table from disturbing other guests.

Watch out for: Large parties restricted to the 5 course prix fixe menu; Round tables can feel cramped, servers bumping guests during service; Service can slow when the room fills; one 30 minute wait for dessert.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Daniel have a private dining room?**

Yes. Daniel offers a private dining room for groups in Upper East Side. Bellecour Room (90 seated); Skybox (4, kitchen view); full buyout up to 150.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Daniel?**

Guests at Daniel typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Daniel for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Daniel open?**

Daniel is open closed Monday, and Tuesday to Sunday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, serving dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Daniel?**

Daniel is a $$$$ French (Fine Dining) restaurant in Upper East Side, New York City, rated 4.7 stars across 2,603 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Daniel Boulud's renowned restaurant with refined European dishes & an acclaimed wine selection in elegant surrounds. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Daniel?**

Groups of 8 to 13 and private events book prix fixe tasting menus, with long or round tables in the dining room. Reviewers report parties of 8, 9 and 13 seated in the main dining room, one at a long corner table away from other guests. Larger parties were limited to the 5 course prix fixe menu rather than full a la carte choice. Private events are held on site, and one reviewer notes the private dining room sits upstairs above the kitchen. Staff confirm celebrations and dietary needs by email or phone before the visit; many tables end with a kitchen tour. Reviewers praise: synchronized service for a 13 person table, courses served simultaneously; dietary restrictions and substitutions handled carefully after advance confirmation; celebration touches: named chocolate plates, surprise desserts, kitchen tours; quiet corner placement kept a large table from disturbing other guests. Watch for: large parties restricted to the 5 course prix fixe menu; round tables can feel cramped, servers bumping guests during service; service can slow when the room fills; one 30 minute wait for dessert. Based on 70 Google reviews of Daniel that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.