Daniel's Bistro By Chef Bass
A Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Restaurant Review
115 Broadway
Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ
(732) 899-5333
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Daniel's Bistro: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: New American with French influences
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Well-executed menu, artfully presented.
Service: Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable
Decor: Cozy, softly lit, with dark grey walls, carpeted flooring, and tables set with white linen.
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars= Best in Class
Noise Level: low-Moderate
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy well-prepared food in a cozy, softly lit, quiet setting
Not Recommended For: Diners Who prefer a casual, family-style menu, with bar service.
Recommended dishes: When available: The Arctic Char, Pan seared, with chablis, capers, truffle butter, chanterelle mushrooms, bacon gnocchi, spinach; The Osso Buco. with Pork shank, vegetables, wines, demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes; and The Filet of Barramundi, Pan-seared, with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, black truffle butter, Gulf shrimp
Liquor: BYOB
Restaurant Review
Daniel’s Bistro by Chef Bass is a small BYOB restaurant, popular with diners who enjoy an affordable restaurant serving gourmet food, in an attractive, cozy, quiet setting --- a good place for a date or couples night out.
Under new ownership since November 2022, Chef Moussa Bass has taken over the restaurant from former acclaimed chef Daniel Picard. Chef Bass with his goal of continuing the legacy of Daniel Picard, thus far he has not only succeeded but has introduced new menu additions that have Daniel's Bistro regarded as one of the top dining destinations in Pt. Pleasant Beach.
Chef Bass received his formal culinary training at the internationally acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Paris. After graduating he began to hone his culinary skills in the kitchen at Planet Hollywood in Paris and later transferred to Planet Hollywood in NYC
Chef Bass also worked at the cable channel Food Network, and before taking over Daniel's Bistro served in the kitchens of Harpoon Willy's, and Half Moon Point in NJ
Chef Bass's menu is well-executed. It features a diverse variety of creative, well-prepared dishes, artfully presented.
Gluten-Free Options Available.
Save room for desserts. Desserts are a special treat, especially the Banna's Foster prepared tableside.
The dining area is attractive, cozy, and softly lit, with dark grey walls, carpeted flooring, and tables set with white linen.
The service at Daniels Bistro is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Chef Bass can also be found visiting tables to ensure patrons have enjoyed their dining experience.
During the warmer months, there is dining on the charming outdoor patio.
Not recommended for children.
Daniel's Bistro is open year round for dinner with seasonal hours.
(updated: January 2023)
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