Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge

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1503 Second Ave. (at 78th Street)
New York, NY 10021

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(212) 628-5433
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Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge - New York, NY
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Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge - New York, NY
Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge - New York, NY
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Best

This place has both a great brunch special and sushi on Mon or Tues night. I really enjoy the ambiance and the food Pros: brunch, menu

Worst

We waited for over 30 minutes to order and another 40 minutes for our food. Our entree arrived before our appetizer. The appetizer was "family style" but constitued 11 Onion rin...

more of a restaurant 7/8/2003

Even though this place does have a nice bar and very nice bartenders it is a restaurant. The food here is great for the price and very casual and comfortable especially the nice round booths. The only real drawback is that sometimes there are a lot of mommies with strollers but if you come a little later in the evening it is not a problem. I go to Hi Life often and will continue to and am glad that boneheads who call this a last resort dive don't come. Pros: good food specials, comfortable, good service Cons: too many mommies, too many strollers more
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Hot Manager 2/22/2003

The management there are the nicest I have encountered in New York, especially the really old guy who is losing his hair but not his libido. Pros: Big portions, Love the booths Cons: Babies, Strollers, Upper East Side Moms more
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favorite east side spot 12/3/2002

I too recently had brunch there and it was delicious, much better than going to a diner, and the service was friendly and efficient. The seating is very comfortable with nice booth. There are a lot of families there but this is the upper east side. Pros: great brunch, decor Cons: a few too many kids more
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Brunch a dunce 12/1/2002

Never been to the one on the West Side, but went for brunch here recently and was sorely disappointed. The service is flaky - we were starving and had to remind our waitress several times of the muffins that come with brunch. Those didn't come until the end of the meal. Overall, we had to flag her down whenever we needed something, otherwise she would have kept walking in her laps around the restaurant. As for the food, the smoked salmon was overly cooked and fishy and the eggs were so so. Maybe it's better off to take the crosstown and dine at the one on Amsterdam Avenue. Pros: Nice decor Cons: Service is out of it, Food is not good more
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Great for a low key drink 10/18/2002

Sat at the bar, had some drinks and an appetizer. Friendly and fun bar staff... very low key. will go back soon. more
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Super popular American Bistro, Classic Cocktails, Sushi Bar & Lounge - an Upper Eastside favorite for Dinner, Drinks, and Brunch since 1993!

Owner Message

  • Hi-Life's vintage neon sign with a blinking martini glass sets the stage for a real New York experience. The 1930s decor, art deco mahogany bar & cozy booths & banquettes offer patrons (couples and groups alike) various ways to enjoy the highly rated food and perfectly prepared cocktails. The menu features flame-grilled steaks & burgers, daily purchased fish and shellfish, with "elaborate oversized pastas and salads as well." The raw bar is manned by a traditionally trained sushi chef, who presents expertly prepared sushi, sashimi and maki. Every Thurs, Fri & Sat, Hi-Life's DJ hosts the interactive "iPod Lounge", featuring downloaded song requests & your own iPod play lists ... and of course, icy martinis, specialty cocktails, 10 draft beers & wines by the glass are served every day. Check our site for Daily Deals!

Editorial

  • An old classic returns to its Upper East Side roots.

  • 10/20/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Kitchen Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-4pm Dinner Mon-Thu 4:30pm-12am Dinner Fri-Sat 4:30pm-2am Brunch Sat-Sun 10:30am-4:00pm Dinner Sun 4pm-11pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side
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