A world-renowned French chef and restaurateur with multiple award-winning restaurants globally.
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Last updated: 4/21/2026, 3:36:53 PM
Key Information
La Tête d'Or is Chef Daniel Boulud's American-French Steakhouse in New York City, blending classic steakhouse traditions with refined French flair. Its name is inspired by a historic park in Chef Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France. The restaurant emphasizes premium cuts, wood-fired flavors, and the finest seasonal ingredients, offering a moody, aesthetic, and calming ambiance with a dynamic bar and lounge, dramatic views of the wood-fire grill, and intimate private dining rooms.
Customers consistently praise La Tête d'Or for its outstanding food, exceptional service, and beautiful ambiance. The filet mignon, Cote De Boeuf, and yellowfin tuna tartare are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes, often described as the 'best ever tasted.' Desserts like the vanilla berry soft serve and coffee sundae also receive high acclaim. Reviewers commend the attentive and knowledgeable staff, including specific mentions of servers like Geraldo and Victor, manager Elvir, and waiter Thomas, contributing to an overall unforgettable dining experience. The popovers and brussel sprouts are also highly recommended.
Additional Details
La Tête d'Or is located in the heart of the Flatiron District. Guests have the opportunity to meet and engage with Chef Daniel Boulud, who has enhanced this classic New York steakhouse with sophisticated French culinary touches.
The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm, and for dinner Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 10:45 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, it operates for dinner only from 5:00 pm to 10:45 pm.
Awards & Recognition
Consistently listed as one of the top steak restaurants in NYC
Highly recommend having a drink at the bar first. Great ambiance, music is at perfect volume you can still have conversation and hear the music. All the food is just delicious. On the pricier side so yes expect to pay a good amount especially if you want to try things. Hard to choose just one but would say the crab cakes and steak tartar were top as appetizers. The filet mignon has a crust that just transforms the steak, very well seasoned and came out at the perfect medium rare I ordered. The dessert of pecan slice with maple bourbon can't be described and must be had. Overall a great dinner and excellent service.
We celebrated my birthday on July 4 at La Tête d’Or—an unforgettable experience with excellent food, service, and atmosphere. A tip for future guests: while the restaurant is pricey, the famous Prime Rib is an incredible choice. It comes with silky potato purée, perfectly cooked spinach, and delicious house-made bread—an outstanding meal and great value.
A special thank you to our server, Jose Luis, who made the evening unforgettable. After asking me just a few questions about my preferences, he recommended a cocktail that instantly became my new favorite—it was absolutely delicious! His knowledge, attention to detail, and personalized recommendations truly elevated the entire experience.
I had the most amazing experience at La Tête d’Or, from the moment we walked in. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The food was outstanding. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and high quality. The filet mignon was hands down the best I’ve ever had — perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and full of flavor. Truly unforgettable. The crab cake was delicious, the popovers were incredible, and the Brussel sprouts were amazing (I’m already thinking about when I can have them again!). My husband had the 28 day ribeye and it was EXCELLENT. The vanilla berry soft serve was like nothing I’ve ever experienced.. literally the perfect ending to our night. Can’t wait to try the other flavor. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was fantastic — from the servers, to the hosts and hostesses, and even the QUEEN running the coat check. You can tell they take pride in creating a top-tier experience. This was an amazing night all around. La Tête d’Or has officially made its way to the top of my steakhouse list in NYC. I can’t wait to come back!!
We celebrated Father’s Day at La Tête d’Or and it was an absolutely outstanding dining experience from start to finish. Let’s say, I live in Miami Florida , Thailand & Japan & dine at a lot of Michelin Bib Gourmand Spots. This place is Mind blowing.
The service was exceptional, and a special thank you to Anthony, the manager, who went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. His hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests truly elevated the experience.
The food was phenomenal. The steaks were cooked to perfection and among the best we’ve had anywhere. The tableside Caesar salad (The Best We Ever Had In LIFE) was so incredible that we ordered a second one. The Hamachi Crudo was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor.
To finish, we shared the ice cream sundae dessert, which was absolutely outstanding and the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.
Chef Daniel Boulud has created something truly special with La Tête d’Or. The combination of French refinement, classic steakhouse excellence, impeccable service, and a stunning atmosphere makes this one of New York City’s premier dining destinations.
A perfect Father’s Day celebration. We can’t wait to return!
Mother’s Day at La Tête d'Or was such a great experience. The atmosphere felt elevated without being overly formal or intimidating — fancy enough for good photos, but still relaxed and comfortable.
We started with the tuna tartare and shared the Kaluga caviar for appetizers, which made the evening feel a little extra special without feeling pretentious. For mains, my husband ordered the NY strip, our daughter had the steak frites, and I ordered the lobster. We also shared extra fries and the spicy broccolini on the side — because sometimes balance means caviar and fries at the same table.
Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and enjoyable, but what really stood out was how relaxed the entire experience felt. It had the feel of a nice celebration dinner without the pressure of “serious” fine dining, which honestly made Mother’s Day even more enjoyable for our family.
