Cafe Boulud

Name: Cafe Boulud
Address: 100 East 63rd Street, New York, NY, 10065
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.5

Upper East Side · French

100 East 63rd Street, New York, NY, 10065Directions

4.5953 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and beautifully presented French cuisine, with many highlighting the flavorful Coq au Vin, Arctic Char, and desserts like the madeleines. They also mention the elegant yet comfortable atmosphere and the attentive, knowledgeable, and professional staff.

Polished French cooking with real special-occasion precision.

Cafe Boulud is a $$$$ French restaurant in Upper East Side, New York. It has logged 5,218 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday late nights; check ins have held steady over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

The prix fixe menus deliver consistent execution across presentation and flavor. The mushroom risotto appears repeatedly in guest notes as a standout.

Google Places/ updated 106d ago

Why go

Cafe Boulud holds a 4.5-star Google rating across 953 reviews. The kitchen maintains steady traffic—over 5,218 Blackbird check-ins since April 2025, with Thursday and Saturday peaks. Diners consistently cite prix fixe options, precise plating, and attentive service. The space reads as polished.

Google Places/ updated 106d ago

Neighborhood story

Cafe Boulud’s reviews point to a polished French dining room with attentive service, elegant presentation, and quieter-feeling areas for special-occasion meals.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

Cafe Boulud has 5,218 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Thursday and Saturday.
Google reviewers highlight elegant presentation and careful service.
One anniversary reviewer called the Île Flottante dessert a standout.
Named dishes in reviews include cod confit and caramelized sweetbreads tartlet.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

Cafe Boulud has logged 5,218 Blackbird check-ins, with Thursday and Saturday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Good to know

Prix fixe menus are a primary format.
Book ahead, particularly Thursday and Saturday.
Service staff demonstrate deep dish knowledge and execute with precision.

Google Places/ updated 106d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity276

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Flynet check ins

5,218

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 15 Upper East Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.1× the Upper East Side median

Upper East Side percentile

Top 40% in Upper East Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 15 Upper East Side spots.

Last 30 days

276 check ins

−4% vs prior month

Sep 16Oct 15

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Cafe Boulud

The experience

The prix fixe menus deliver consistent execution across presentation and flavor. The mushroom risotto appears repeatedly in guest notes as a standout.

Google Places/ updated 106d ago

Review signal

4.5

953 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Cafe Boulud?

Cafe Boulud has logged 5,218 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins have held steady over the past month.

When is Cafe Boulud busiest?

Cafe Boulud is busiest on Wednesday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Cafe Boulud serve?

Cafe Boulud serves French cuisine.

How expensive is Cafe Boulud?

Cafe Boulud is in the $$$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Cafe Boulud?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Cafe Boulud in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.