The Uptown Restaurant

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1576 3rd Ave (at 88th Street)
New York, NY 10128

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(212) 828-1388
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I lived on the UES for 2 1/2 years a few years ago and this was my go-to bar. The other ones in the area are kind of divey and packed full of the "just out of college" crowd. I wa...

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i have been here for just drinks as well as sitting down for lunch. the bar experience was much better, though their drinks are overpriced. for lunch, got a simple cobb salad and...

All Around Great Place 7/24/2007

I cannot say enough about Uptown Lounge. They have great food for brunch, dinner, and it's a great late-night spot. I must also mention that the have the BEST happy hour special on Wednesdays. All martinis are half off - and they are great and strong. Love this place! A great spot on the UES. Pros: happy hour, drink selection, food, service more
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LOVE THIS PLACE! 7/11/2007

I am generally a downtown scene type of personality and totally cannot relate to the upper east side scene...but this place is not what I expected at all. Uptown Lounge is totally down to earth! The staff is totally unpretentious, the service is above average, the food is good, Happy Hour & Brunch are awesome, and furthermore the customers seem pretty cool too. more
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Great place on a Friday night for drinks and dinner! 5/14/2007

This place is great to just show up on a Friday around 7pm and have some drinks while you wait for a table. They have a skylight in the back, so the entire place has a very open feel, even if you don't get a table up front or outside. The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. If you're by yourself, feel free to eat at the bar. The people are also really fun and relaxed, some still dressed up nicely from work others in jeans and a polo. No stuffiness here! Highly recommend it! Pros: Fun Crowd, Open Air Feel, Low Prices on Menu Cons: None more
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Excellent Service, Great place for parties 5/6/2007

I had a very belated birthday party at Uptown last night and it was amazing. The girl there who helped me plan it, Kerry, stayed throughout the party to make sure everything was perfect and really went above and beyond. Our bartender, Tom was so nice, attentive and adorable. They really made it a special night for me and my friends, thank youy guys! Pros: Fantastic Service, wonderful party, friendly staff Cons: None more
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Great Service, great food 5/5/2007

I went to Uptown for the fouth time last night and it is definitely my favorite spot in the neighborhood. I have had a different waitress every visit and none have been less then fantastic. The service is so friendly, they all have had great suggestions and have been completely attentive. One girl suggested I add chicken and fresh mozzarella to the pesto ravioli and it was amazing. The price was more then reasonable as well, happy hour specials help but it still was not expensive. I have never written a review before but thought I should help get the word out about Uptown. Pros: Great service, great food, good atmosphere, great happy hour more
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very pleasant 4/3/2007

I am only in New York for a few months on business, and have not quite yet had the opportunity to fully experience the restaurant scene in this wonderful city. However, I must compliment Uptown Lounge for the lovely experiences they have provided. They have a wonderful happy hour every day, some interesting daily specials, the food is fabulous (at least everything I have tried), but most importantly, have a staff that is so warm, it is almost as though I am back home (from the south)! While I should like to see more of this amazing city, I find myself back here more often than not! I was just in again last night, and saw exactly how much of a "family" the staff here is. It is also very easy to become a "regular" here. Highly recommended! P.S. try the spinach dip - it is amazing. Pros: service, happy hour Cons: can be crowded on weekend nights more
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My favorite spot! 1/7/2007

I love Uptown, I go there all the time & it is the best money spent on the Upper East Side. Every server I have had has been so nice & friendly. The spinach dip is better then any I have had (including Houston's), & they have a great happy hour that is offered every day of the week. Pros: Ambiance, Service, Drink Specials more
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Don't waste your cash!! 1/5/2007

Let me just say the food was horrible. Go DOWNTOWN (preferably Extra Virgin or Agave) and spend 30 dollars on a meal that is actually edible. more
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Don't waste your cash!! 1/4/2007

Let me just say the food was horrible. Go DOWNTOWN (preferably Extra Virgin or Agave) and spend 30 dollars on a meal that is actually edible. more
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best brunch 11/25/2006

Yes BRUNCH!! Being an avid brunch goer, I've found my regular spot! My girldfriend and I could hardly finish our amazing omlets which came with a side of meat, homefries and toast...PLUS 2 drinks! We deffinately know where we'll be going for brunch again next weekend! Pros: value more
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Great find! 11/25/2006

I am new to the neighborhood, and was quite surprised to find this gem! A friend brought me here for cocktails/to catch up, and the bar scene was just perfect... strong, yummy, reasonably priced drinks, always a smile from our bartender. We arrived for happy hour, and ended up moving to the dining room for dinner, where the service was equally pleasant. Speaking as a vegetarian, there were lots of delicious options, I couldn't settle! Finally decided on the penne a la vodka, and it was sooo good! My friend had the ribs, and that sauce smelled so good, I was actually tempted! Overall, a wonderful experience, and I will be back. Thanks - keep up the good work! Pros: great prices, very nice decor Cons: bar got a little crowded more
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great crowd! 11/25/2006

As an upper east sider, I love going to Uptown. Its always busy and stacked with attractive people! The staff is friendly and the food is great. I recommend Uptown to all my friends. p.s. Its also a great date place : ) more
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Great Service, more then reasonable prices 11/25/2006

I moved to the Upper East Side a few months ago & finally made it to Uptown for the first time. My roommate & I had so much fun, this is totally going to be our regular spot. We went on a Wednesday night & they had an amazingly cheap martini special that went all night. The bartender was so attentive & friendly & helped us pick some really delicious drinks and appetizers - that spinach dip is a must! If you live in the neighborhood or not it is worth the trip. Pros: Service, Decor, Ambience, Drink Specials more
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A thousand thank-you's. Great party! 11/21/2006

I just wanted to thank Kerry and the staff at Uptown Lounge for the superb job they did on my husband's 35th birthday party. Every aspect of the party was perfect. We had our party in their skylight room. All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. Everything they said they would do, they did. Appetizers & buffet were plentiful and we never waited for a drink. The entrees and appetizers were delicious and the presentation was impressive. Everyone had a great time and I will definitely recommend Uptown to all my friends. Thanks again for a hassle and stress free party. Many Thanks- Cindy & Ari Pros: beautiful party room, great service, excellant food, Kerry was the best to work with! Cons: nothing more
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A thousand Thank- you's.. Great party. 11/21/2006

I just wanted to thank Kerry and the staff at Uptown Lounge for the superb job they did on my husband's 35th birthday party. Every aspect of the party was perfect. We had our party in their skylight room. All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. Everything they said they would do, they did. Appetizers & buffet were plentiful and we never waited for a drink. The entrees and appetizers were delicious and the presentation was impressive. Everyone had a great time and I will definitely recommend Uptown to all my friends. Thanks again for a hassle and stress free party. Many Thanks- Cindy & Ari Pros: beautiful party room, great service, excellant food, Kerry was great to work with! Cons: nothing more
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Lives up to the hype 9/29/2006

I went to Uptown for dinner last night and thought it was great. Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. We stayed for drinks after at the bar where even with the crowd we didn't have to wait a minute before we were helped by the bartender - who, just like our waitress, was friendly, attentive & SO nice. I would definitely recommend going, I will be going back. Pros: Service, ambience more
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Good food 9/20/2006

Visited here on a Wednesday Night. It's not the be all and end all like some of the reviews on the site from the owner's friends make it out to be, but it was an enjoyable experience. The food is very good and the portions are big. Prices are reasonable ($5.00 for a bottle of Coors Light). Staff was friendly and attentive unlike the service we received at Choice (which is their downtown location). There is a decent sized front bar area with 3 flat screens a regular seating area that looks like it could seat about 20-30 and a back bar that I would assume is used for private parties. Bathrooms could use a little work. Lighting could be a bit brighter. For the guy who reviewed this place on 12/25 and said that he's the managing director at Bear Stearns, a little clarification. Bear Stearns has 12,000 employees and approximately 1,000 managing directors. He's not as powerful as he tried to make himself seem. Pros: Food Cons: Nothing sticks out more
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nice place for casual occasions 8/27/2006

i live in the neighborhood and love coming here for a casual weekday dinner when the weather is nice out (i enjoy sitting outside). the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. the wait service on the nights that i've been here has been adaquate and yet not overbearing. occasionally you might have to ask for your water to be re-filled but i am not exactly at a 5-star restaurant. also, reservation is not necessary, as far as i can tell. Also, i have not experienced any long wait for table either. All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. totally recommending it. Pros: great location, great drink Cons: outside sitting is somewhat cramped more
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Martini Night 8/3/2006

This place has $6 martinis all night long evey wednesday and they are all yummy. My girlfriends and I go almost every week. Tom the bartender is awesome and is always good with the buybacks. Try the Remedy Martini..its tropical goodness! Pros: great drink list Cons: getting up for work the next day :-) more
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YUMMY! 8/2/2006

My sister was in town visiting last week and we thought we would grab something quick and local. We went over to Uptown for a quick meal and wound up staying for over 4 hours. We weren't expecting much, just something easy, (I think it was the only place in the neighborhood I hadn't been to) and we were really blown away. We started with some wine, they have a great selection, and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were huge and SO fresh. Then I went out on a limb and had the filet mignon, it was amazing. The sauce on it was outrageous and the sides were all wonderful. My sister got a mozzerella and tomato sandwich which will definitely be effecting my waist line in the future. It was so good, we really could not believe it - and that was just the food. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was great and unlike every other place on the Upper East side, we weren't surrounded by a bunch of 19 year olds. I would highly recommend going to Uptown. more
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Your destination for private parties, special occasions, dinner parties and events! Top rated Night-Life by Zagats, NY Magazine & Time Out NY.

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  • Your destination for private parties, corporate events and special occasions. For private parties & special occasions please call: Erik 315.380.5016. I will help plan your intimate dinner party for ten of your closest friends or your company's holiday event for 200 guests. Our hands on approach will ensure a spectacular and memorable time. We can accommodate up to 250 guests, 2 full bars, private rooms, and amazing party venue.
    Our upscale yet casual venue, offers a great bar scene, outside dining, attentive and upbeat staff and a full service restaurant.
    Join us at Uptown for a brunch, lunch, and dinner, bustling happy hour (great drink & dinner specials), dinner parties, bridal showers, or birthday parties.
    We can accommodate most requests to ensure your guests have a great time. Live Jazz band on Tuesdays, DJ's spinning on Friday and Saturday evening.

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  • Separate lounge, dining area and sidewalk cafe serving American food, draft beers, wines, martinis and more, with all-day drink specials and DJs spinning on weekends.

  • 10/4/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Wed 5pm-2am Thu-Fri 4pm-2am Sat-Sun 11am-4am
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown
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