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...

Great palce in the upper east 12/1/2005

I live across the street and love this place so much I have been there the last 3 Tues nights. The service is spectacular, the scene is classy but laid back, the live jazz on tuesday is an added perk. The place is underated likely bc of its location in the upper east. I adore the intimate setting and wonderful lighting. The 20 dollar wine bottles do not hurt (on Tues nights also). Pros: food, live jazz, beautiful lighting Cons: location more
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From a Diner's Perspective 11/9/2005

I've only ever dined at Uptown and have always been extremely pleased with my experiences. The bourbon burger is fantastic (and satiates even my boyfriend's big appetite!), the salads are hearty and delicious, the nachos are HUGE, and even brunch is good. Back in May I hosted a dinner party at Uptown for my roommate's birthday and we were extremely well-accomodated. We were given a quiet corner, our waiter was polite and attentive, and I felt as if we were treated like a priority in the restaurant. I hadn't realized until reading the reviews that Uptown was such a nightspot as well...I am definitely interested in seeing the other side of this restaurant! more
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Great Reviews Deserved! 10/30/2005

My friends and I went to the Uptown Lounge based on their Zagats and Time Out NY reviews. When we first arrived we asked to have dinner at the bar/window area. The hostess informed us that it is louder at the bar area and more intimate (quieter) at the dining room and "skylight bar". However, it was al little to loud for dinner conversation. We asked to change tables and were quickly accommodate by a very gracious manager. We had dinner for 6 at a large circular booth in the dining room. Everything was perfect. Our meals and apps were delicious. The entrees we had were better then more highly rated places (plus they are all under $20). The service was spectacular. Uptown has a great appeal for both an upbeat bar scene, group dining, and a quieter lounge scene at the back bar. Great night out ! Pros: classy scene, nice people, great food more
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Reviews are deserved! 10/29/2005

My friends and I went to the Uptown Lounge based on their Zagats and Time Out NY reviews. When we first arrived we asked to have dinner at the bar/window area. The hostess informed us that it is louder at the bar area and more intimate (quieter) at the dining room and "skylight bar". However, it was al little to loud for dinner conversation. We asked to change tables and were quickly accommodate by a very gracious manager. We had dinner for 6 at a large circular booth in the dining room. Everything was perfect. Our meals and apps were delicious. The entrees we had were better then more highly rated places (plus they are all under $20). The service was spectacular. Uptown has a great appeal for both an upbeat bar scene, group dining, and a quieter lounge scene at the back bar. Great night out ! Pros: upbeat classy scene, great food, nice people more
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Uptown Baby 10/25/2005

I have been removed from the singles scene for sometime, but from the looks of it Uptown can cater to your needs. Couples should not be discouraged as you too can have an intimate evening.Uptown has seating that can accommodate large groups&the staff are very friendly. There is plenty to choose from the menu and the signature martinis pack a punch.The sangria was watery, missing key sweetness & other elements. I would try it again for the 6 bucks. The BBQ skewers are a must. The Striped Bass was a tad fishy, but was remedied by the drizzled orange sauce. The mashed were ok as were the side of spinach. Hubbies filet mignon was tasty & string beans crunchy. Dessert was definitely welcomed, with Apple Crisp (needed to be more warm) and chocolate cake. For under $100 a Friday evening well spent. Would definitely try the $45 special next time. Pros: Ambience, Very Friendly Staff, Great Layout Cons: Weird Cushion'd Seats more
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Third time is a charm 10/21/2005

I wrote a review about my last 2 experiences at Uptown (brunch & Jazz Night), I am not sure what happened to the reviews , but both were very positive experiences. My boyfriend and I took our friends out for their engagement dinner. One word to describe our night: PERFECT. This place is underrated. It is packed all the time, but I do not think people realize the quality and orginality of the entrees. Prices are reasonable, drinks and music are great and service was actually with a smile. Manamgement knows what they are doing but try this: offer only entrees for 1 week at a lower price, once people try the plum duck, veggie wrapped cod, or pinot filet mignon : You will have dinner reservations until 2007. Great job and a great additiona to the area. more
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A Place for all Reasons... 10/21/2005

I took out of town guest there for brunch last Saturday and loved it! The Banana Stuffed Croissant is AMAZING! and there is something for everyone on the menu...I went back on Tuesday for the Jazz band and martinis and had an equally great time...If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices... crowd and the food is terriffic. The weekend barscene seems great & busy, I just have to drag my boyfriend out . Its a place you can go anyday of the week and I certainly will.... Pros: great brunch, jaxx band, large portions more
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Nice work!! 9/27/2005

I live in the neighborhood and frequently patronage the Uptown Lounge for early dinner and brunch with my girlfriends. The food is always great, but one thing separates Uptown from other places. The staff, owners, managers, and even the busboy go out of their way to help you. They truly go out of their way to make sure you are 100% satisfied. I recommended Uptown to my co-worker for her boyfriends surprise 30th. As an attendee of the party, I must tell you it was perfect. I usually do not go to Uptown late (have to be at work at 5 am), but the place was packed. Meg's party was a hit; everyone enjoyed the appetizers, drinks, and the atmosphere. As a classy gesture, the manager gave the birthday boy a $50 gift certificate to Uptown. You guys do it right! Pros: great staff, good vibe, great for parties more
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Perfect antidote!! 7/12/2005

I am a physician at Mt. Sinai hospital, just four blocks north of The Uptown Lounge. My colleagues and I had limited choices available to us for social gatherings and dinners. I stumbled upon Uptown via the Best of Citysearch results. We decided to have our monthly dinner at Uptown. I would rate this venue a perfect 10. The food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. IMO the grilled shrimp and duck breast are delicious! The most important factor to me was the attitude of the servers, manger and bartenders. Believe it or not, everyone was polite, friendly and very attentive. Put all of these attributes together and you have the recipe for a great night out! I guess that is why this place is doing so well. One tip, if you have large groups, ask to sit in the skylight room, very impressive. Pros: martinis, service, huge portions more
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Favorite neighborhood spot 6/24/2005

We started going to Uptown about 6 months ago and it has become our standard place to meet up with friends. The Happy Hour is a great deal and the food is above average. we've never eaten dinner here but have tried many of the appetizers and they have all been wonderful! The bartenders are very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. This is the only place in the neighborhood I like. Between all the cheesy frat bars on 3rd and the chi chi restaurants on Madison it's nice to finally have place to go to if you're over 25 but under 40. Pros: Reasonable prices, extensive menu, good vibe more
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A thousand thanks!!! 6/9/2005

My finance & I went to The Uptown Restaurant for the "parents meeting for the first time". We were both nervous about the meeting. We wanted a place that was not boring and dull (incase they did not hit it off). I can say (with having been to tons of restaurants in NYC) that the service, food, ambience, and overall "good vibe" from Uptown made this a great night. The live jazz band, delicious entrees, attentive staff and martinis make it obvious why this place is always packed. Everyone at dinner was very impressed and you will see both families again!!! Thanks- Chris & Jen Pros: great food, jazz band, attentive service more
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mostly average place 6/8/2005

Don't believe the hype on citysearch. This place is nothing special. I dropped a Benjamin on dinner for me & my girl and it's pretty much glorified bar food with not much glory. Not romantic at all either, but catching a few innings on the nice big TV was a plus. The atmosphere is good; nice big room, I could sit there all day and drink pints with the nice selection on tap. I would never get food there again though, with an infinite number of superior options in the UES. Pros: friendly service more
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Lived up to the hype 6/4/2005

I planned my friend's birthday dinner there because I saw the rating of 9.9 on Citysearch and figured that was a good sign. We ordered appetizers of coconut jumbo shrimp and spinach and artichoke dip, both of which were excellent. 3 of the people ordered the Chicken Francaise and said it was wonderful. The turkey wrap was very fresh and delicious. The portions were large, and I ended up taking most of it home. Walking past the bar area, it's not the greatest scene for singles to meet other singles, because there were mainly couples, but in the restaurant area, there were all sorts of groups. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, and everybody at the table agreed that we would love to go back. Pros: Food quality, Food portions, Service Cons: singles scene more
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Perfect Evening 5/20/2005

After hearing great things from reviews, I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. The two of us ussually share our food, but we found ourselves reluctant to share because our food/drinks were so good. Definately try the duck and the "uptown apple". Price were reasonable for the quality and quantity. Also, "Katie" the waitress, one of the friendliest waitresses thats ever waited on me. After eating, we took our time ordering additional drinks, and they just kept getting better. I'll definately be comming back. Pros: Bar Scene Cons: Reservations are must, Noisy (bar) more
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User review by smccarrey 5/10/2005

went there for happy hour w/some friends from work. good drinks, yummy bar snacks, cute boys to look at. def a good time, great happy hour spot! more
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Such A Great Place!!! 5/10/2005

Recently I went to the UES for a dinner party with some friends. I had not heard of this place before and was slightly hestitant. When I walked in I was pleasantly surprised and realized why my friends had choosen this spot. Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. Uptown offers a lot of choices for all tastes and the apps are great! After our meal we went to the bar and closed the place down. And I highly recommend having a speciality martini and we are definitely are going back soon!!! Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Bar more
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Very Good 2/13/2005

Finally found a place that lies between the "all you can drink" crowd and the geriatric crowd! As a Thirtysomething on the UES I found myself paying @ least $15 in cab fare to find a good time...until now. I honeslty like this place. I normally don't write revies for stuff like this but the food, wine, and service were all very good. The mood changes around ten o'clock or so when the music creeps up a bit and the drinks outpace the food. Great looking crowd (which suprised me a bit as this is the UES). Anyway, this place was very good and I figured I would tell someone about it. Pros: Good looking crowd, Nice wine selection, Food Cons: Very busy more
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From start to finish... 1/25/2005

I must say that I was at first uncomfortable going to the UES for my girlfriend's birthday dinner party. Upon first entering Uptown, we were greeted warmly by both the hostess & manager. The place was packed and we had an 8:00 reservation. My initial thoughts were we would wait at least an hour. To my surprise, our table was ready & waiting, just as promised. Within minutes we had our drinks. The appetizers were excellent. Our table consisted of 4 couples and not one person found even a minor flaw. We tried each other entrees: I highly recommend the duck breast, tuna, & gulf shrimp. Following delicious desserts & after dinner drinks, we moved to the back bar (laid back & less crowded then main bar) and stayed until 3 am. This place truly is a classy gem. Thanks again for a wonderful evening Josh & Becca Pros: service, food, vibe more
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One stop spot! 1/17/2005

Finally a great place to go (not only on the Upper East Side, but pretty much the east side of NYC). The other reviewers are right: great/upscale food, fun atmosphere, great music, and the atmosphere is just cool. There were tons of people having dinner, a birthday party at the private bar, and large groups sitting at over-sized booths. The bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. You will not be disappointed in any way at Uptown, they have all the bases covered! Pros: creative menu, music, great food more
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In town for weekend 1/17/2005

I was in town, and met up with some old friends at this "new" spot. I really liked the fact that this place was more mature than alot of the places you will find on the upper eastside. The food was excellent, especially value-wise (great burger). The atmosphere was fun and the place had a nice "buzz". The only thing lacking is hot servers. Pros: value, scene 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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