Daniel Boulud’s Manhattan empire continues to grow with his first steakhouse, now open for lunch and dinner in Flatiron. At La Tete d’Or, he scattered French touches throughout, including the classic Lyonnaise salad as a nod to his hometown, tableside carts, and potatoes served eight ways. Plus, there are plenty of exciting options for those who opt out of ordering steak.
This is a true new-school Manhattan steakhouse, and its location steps from Madison Square Park attracts a mix of investment bankers, out-of-towners, and families. There’s a martini on just about every table, diners are dressed to impress, and the wine is flowing. Look around, and you can tell business deals are being made, and romantic relationships are making their ways onto the next level.
For a group of four, ask for one of the booths, where you can sit back, take in the luxe trappings of the David Rockwell-designed dining room, and watch the orchestra of servers and diners unfold.
The smallest seafood tower, priced at $130, is listed “for two,” but easily feeds four if you’re ordering a salad or any other appetizer. It comes with all the classics — clams, oysters, shrimp — but also includes some thoughtful standouts, like marinated razor clams and mussels.