Gary Danko Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, San Francisco, Menu, and Net Worth

Gary Danko Bio | Wiki

Gary Danko is an American chef. He is best known for his eponymous restaurant in San Francisco, California. Gary combines French, Mediterranean, and American styles in his cooking. He started cooking at the local Village Inn restaurant at age 14.

By the time he graduated high school, Gary had been exposed to every position in the restaurant. He completed his culinary education at the Hyde Park, New York campus of the Culinary Institute of America.

He relocated to San Francisco in 1977 and worked as a waiter at the Waterfront Restaurant. Gary returned to New York to enroll in Madeleine Kamman’s class at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School in 1983. In 1985, he became the executive chef at Beringer Vineyards.

Gary Danko Age

Gary was born on December 31, 1956, in Massena, New York, United States. He is 65 years old.

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Gary Danko Height

He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).

Gary Danko Family

He was born and raised in Massena, New York by his parents Frank J. and Opal (Self) Danko. Gary holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Information about his parents and/or siblings is not available at the moment.

Gary Danko Wife

Gary is a man who enjoys his life and career, but, he keeps his personal life private. Therefore, it is not known to the public whether he is married, divorced, or single.

Gary Danko Education

While in high school, Gary started cooking at the local Village Inn restaurant at age 14. He completed his culinary education at the Hyde Park, New York campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Gary relocated to San Francisco in 1977 and worked as a waiter at the Waterfront Restaurant. He returned to New York to enroll in Madeleine Kamman’s class at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School in 1983. In 1985, he became the executive chef at Beringer Vineyards.

Gary Danko San Francisco | Restaurant

In 1992 Gary become the chef of the Terrace restaurant at the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco. He was then appointed the executive chef of the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton, S.F.Ritz-Carlton. In 1999, he opened his eponymous restaurant named for himself, near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

He has won numerous awards, including a Michelin star first awarded in 2007. Restaurant Gary Danko has been a recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 2001. In 2002, the restaurant was designated one of 18 Relais & Chateaux properties in North America

Gary Danko Menu

Diners select from three, four, or five prix-fixe menu courses. Gary’s signature dishes include roast Maine lobster with white corn, tarragon, and chanterelles, pancetta-wrapped frog legs with garlic purée, and roasted quail stuffed with mushrooms and foie gras.

Most dishes are served year-round, but ingredients are adjusted seasonally to emphasize local produce. Before it was banned in California, in late spring 2012, Gary’s seared foie gras was paired with Bing cherries, but in early fall, with roast figs. It was returned to the menu recently and now comes as Salt Cured Foie Gras Torchon with Pear Compote, Spiced Walnuts, and Country Bread.

Gary Danko Michelin Star

He opened his eponymous restaurant in 1999 and has won numerous awards, including a Michelin star first awarded in 2007, then in 2008 and 2012-2019.

Gary Danko Dress Code | Reservations

The dress code at Gary’s requests elegant attire. Jackets or suits are appropriate for men, while trousers, skirts, and dresses are just right for women. 

Gary Danko Bar | Reservation

Gary’s bar opening hours are 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Its closing days are July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Reservationists are available Thursday through Monday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are accepts reservations via Resy. Dinner reservations can be made up to two months in advance.

Gary Danko Net Worth

He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Gary’s estimated net worth is $5 million.

Is Gary Danko Open

Yes. Gary opened his eponymous restaurant named for himself, near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco in 1999. Reservationists are available Thursday through Monday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are accepts reservations via Resy. Dinner reservations can be made up to two months in advance.

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