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Bouley

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163 Duane St., New York, NY 10013
nr. Hudson St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-964-2525 Send to Phone

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Key to Prices and ratings
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Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
7.1 out of 10

28 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: French

Photo by Andrew Karcie

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Official Website

davidbouley.com

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at Chambers St.; A, C at Chambers St.

Prices

$38-$45

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Lunch
Notable Chef
Notable Wine List
Prix-Fixe
Special Occasion

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Love him or hate him, there's no denying that the famously obstreperous David Bouley—bouncing between this kitchen and Danube—gets the job done. He's dispensed with the boutique breads, the oven, and the cafe to make room for lots more seats. And his loyal clientele gratefully lap it up in the ethereal form of degustation menus revolving around superlative seasonal ingredients like skate steamed with fresh chamomile, or organic baby lamb with eggplant moussaka. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Tasting Menus

Six-course lunch, $45; six-course dinner, $85; dinner paired with wine, $155

Recommended Dishes

Return From Chiang Mai, $18

Reader Ratings

7.1

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

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mitchellk from 10003 | Posted on 6/23/09

Overall Reader Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	3

Décor:	2

Value:	1

There is a reason why many people give Bouley mixed reviews. The taste of the food is relatively dull and there is a ridiculously long wait in between courses - to the point where you no longer want the food and the...Read More

Outstanding

porque from 27604 | Posted on 6/3/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	9

Value:	9

I was in NYC on business and was taken to Bouley by my business colleague. I had not heard of the restaurant or the chef, so I had no preconceptions. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food, the food...Read More

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