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Gary Danko

Gary Danko Review

Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here (plan on reserving two months in advance). The cost of a meal ($68-$102) is pegged to the number of courses, from three to five. The decadent menu, which changes seasonally, may include risotto with lobster and rock shrimp, seared foie gras with Fuji apples, braised veal breast with sweetbreads, and quail stuffed with mushrooms and quinoa. A diet-destroying chocolate soufflé with two sauces is usually among the desserts. So, too, is a "no-cholesterol" Grand Marnier soufflé with raspberry sorbet, perfect for diners with a conscience or a heart problem. The wine list is the size of a small-town phone book, and the banquette-lined room, with beautiful wood floors and stunning (but restrained) floral arrangements, is as memorable as the food.

    Restaurant Details

  • Reservations essential.
  • No lunch.

Member Reviews

  • happyretiree, from New Jersey
    9/16/07

    After reading some great reviews, our expectations were very high, and the food lived up to them, as did the service. We booked a very early dinner (5:30 PM) on the night of our arrival, while still operating on Eastern time. Prices ARE high, but not out of line for the quality of the food, although I did find the wine's a little steep.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 5 | Value: 3
  • when, from Buffalo, NY
    4/19/07

    Without a doubt, one of the finest restaurants we have ever visited. There were several items on the tasting menu that my wife didn't care for, so we created our own 5-course meals. Gary Danko's staff perfectly matched wines to go with each course, which were different for each of us, except for main course of lamb tenderloin. We had preselected a cheese course, but when the time came for it, our waiter suggested we split one, which was more than enough for two people. Expensive? Yes, but not nearly as expensive as, for example, Charlie Trotter's in Chicago.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 5
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