York Grill

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1690 York Ave (at Between 88th and 89th Streets)
New York, NY 10128

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(212) 772-0261
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Best

Got a stop on this place and it was great. The food and drinks were good. Got also great service. All in all had great time dining this place.

Worst

These reviews are way off. The cocktails are great. The steak special is disappointing. The filet mignon was better. Service was fine, but nothing like described here. The ho...

Reviews are inaccurate 2/29/2008

These reviews are way off. The cocktails are great. The steak special is disappointing. The filet mignon was better. Service was fine, but nothing like described here. The host was actually quite rude. more
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Wedding Reception Rocked! 9/25/2007

My husband and I looked all over the city for an affordable, elegant place to hold a small wedding reception. We did a Saturday brunch because the restaurant is normally closed, and they gave us the whole space. They offered a cocktail hour and a delicious brunch that pleased both my traditional relatives and my NYer friends. The staff are professionals and extremely friendly and made the whole experience perfect. Pros: parking, ambience, bar and lounge area, great for groups more
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Wedding Reception Rocked! 9/25/2007

My husband and I looked all over the city for an affordable, elegant place to hold a small wedding reception. We did a Saturday brunch because the restaurant is normally closed, and they gave us the whole space. They offered a cocktail hour and a delicious brunch that pleased both my traditional relatives and my NYer friends. The staff are professionals and extremely friendly and made the whole experience perfect. Pros: parking, ambience, bar and lounge area, great for groups more
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Sublime dining experience 9/20/2007

I took my 'foodie' family from out of town here on a recommendation. It was quite simply one of the best dineing experiences any of us have had in probably a decade. The service was extraordinary in all facets...from the greeting we received from the hostesses, the gracious owners, the bussers and most of all our waiter Cliff; a charming, consummate professional. The meal was four star. Delicious, intelligent food preperation and presentation. There is a master working in that kitchen. A bonified gem of a restaurant. Thank you York Grill for exceeding my expectations. Now I know where I will bring ALL of my clients and guests. Perfect. Pros: This is one of those 'finds' that you want to keep secret but are too impressed to NOT share. Cons: The evening was too short. more
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Sublime dining experience 9/20/2007

I took my 'foodie' family from out of town here on a recommendation. It was quite simply one of the best dineing experiences any of us have had in probably a decade. The service was extraordinary in all facets...from the greeting we received from the hostesses, the gracious owners, the bussers and most of all our waiter Cliff; a charming, consummate professional. The meal was four star. Delicious, intelligent food preperation and presentation. There is a master working in that kitchen. A bonified gem of a restaurant. Thank you York Grill for exceeding my expectations. Now I know where I will bring ALL of my clients and guests. Perfect. Pros: This is one of those 'finds' that you want to keep secret but are too impressed to NOT share. Cons: The evening was too short. more
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a gem in yorkville 7/16/2007

there is always a reason to dine at the york grill, the staff is always professional and courteous amkeing a specila occaion mroe special. the brunches have a flair and the dining menu, is varied enough for anyone's appetite or diet. but most of all i love the atmosphere. the modigliani type art and candles make the retaurant continually inviting, for a quiet dinner or special occasion. Valentine's DAy was the best ever. The menu was ""extraordinaire"" .... Worth the trip, even from downtown.... more
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a gem in yorkville 7/16/2007

there is always a reason to dine at the york grill, the staff is always professional and courteous amkeing a specila occaion mroe special. the brunches have a flair and the dining menu, is varied enough for anyone's appetite or diet. but most of all i love the atmosphere. the modigliani type art and candles make the retaurant continually inviting, for a quiet dinner or special occasion. Valentine's DAy was the best ever. The menu was "extraordinaire" .... Worth the trip, even from downtown.... more
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York Grill -a Love affair with friendliness and food with 'tude. 7/14/2007

My parents discovered this oasis of superb service and excellent fare with "real people" pricing and a relaxed, but also elegant setting. The staff is difficult to beat because they are always pleasant and knowledgable about the "cans" and "will do(s)" that the restaurant can offer. Not only do they go out of their way for the clients, but they do it sincerely and professionally. This is a neighborhood find that ranks right up there with the best the city has to offer. Pros: house steak special, and the staff, they try to work with families with kids Cons: too far east to be easy to get to all the time more
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York Grill -a Love affair with friendliness and food with 'tude. 7/14/2007

My parents discovered this oasis of superb service and excellent fare with ""real people"" pricing and a relaxed, but also elegant setting. The staff is difficult to beat because they are always pleasant and knowledgable about the ""cans"" and ""will do(s)"" that the restaurant can offer. Not only do they go out of their way for the clients, but they do it sincerely and professionally. This is a neighborhood find that ranks right up there with the best the city has to offer. Pros: house steak special, and the staff, they try to work with families with kids Cons: too far east to be easy to get to all the time more
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Absolutely wonderful!! 7/13/2007

one of my favs!!! so glad i live on the UES or I may never have found it! like i read somewhere once, i'm glad it's off the beaten path b/c otherwise I might never get in!! great service, great ambiance, great food!! always love it here! the skirt steak is their specialty and it's delicious!! the calamari is yummy too!! definitely worth going no matter where you live!! Pros: everything Cons: none more
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Absolutely wonderful!! 7/13/2007

one of my favs!!! so glad i live on the UES or I may never have found it! like i read somewhere once, i'm glad it's off the beaten path b/c otherwise I might never get in!! great service, great ambiance, great food!! always love it here! the skirt steak is their specialty and it's delicious!! the calamari is yummy too!! definitely worth going no matter where you live!! Pros: everything more
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Is it the chef? or Eric's descriptions? 7/13/2007

it took me 75 years to find the best restaurant in New York. Pros: Food, mood, service Cons: After desert, it more
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Is it the chef? or Eric's descriptions? 7/13/2007

it took me 75 years to find the best restaurant in New York. And I found it on, of all places, York Avenue. Pros: Food, mood, service Cons: After desert, it more
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Amazing dinner!! 7/6/2007

I have been there twice and consider this to be one of my all times favorite restaurants. The chicken is incredible...very moist with excellent flavor. My husband loves the skirt steak....considers it to be the best in nyc.!!!! Great value ...with large portions. Pros: amazing food, large portions, neighborhood favorite Cons: small more
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Amazing dinner!! 7/6/2007

I have been there twice and consider this to be one of my all times favorite restaurants. The chicken is incredible...very moist with excellent flavor. My husband loves the skirt steak....considers it to be the best in nyc.!!!! Great value ...with large portions. Pros: amazing food, large portions, neighborhood favorite Cons: small more
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Good but service slightly frazzled 11/13/2006

Went with boyfriend and his family on Sunday evening. I got the house special - the skirt steak - which was by far the best dish of the house. Service started off a little rusty but the waiter eventually got the hang of it. Didn't have first wine selection, nor one of the specials which he told us about only a minute before ordering. Nice ambiance, quiet, not pretentious, and overall food is good. Just seemed like our waiter was either burnt out after a long weekend or it was only his first week on the job. more
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Good but service slightly frazzled 11/13/2006

Went with boyfriend and his family on Sunday evening. I got the house special - the skirt steak - which was by far the best dish of the house. Service started off a little rusty but the waiter eventually got the hang of it. Didn't have first wine selection, nor one of the specials which he told us about only a minute before ordering. Nice ambiance, quiet, not pretentious, and overall food is good. Just seemed like our waiter was either burnt out after a long weekend or it was only his first week on the job. more
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Great steak! 5/14/2006

My boyfriend and I went here for his 27th birthday. I was looking for a romantic restaurant with great food, and I definitely did find one! We had a reservation and were seated right away. The ambience was romantic with dim lighting. Our waitress was great...very attentive and happy to answer any questions. My boyfriend loves steak and ordered their signature steak (I forget the name of it!). He said it was the best steak he's ever eaten! I tried it too , and it was fabulous! I ordered a cavatelli dish with a sambuca sauce...very different, but also very good. We are looking forward to taking our couples friends out to York Grill when they come to visit! Pros: romantic, great steak, friendly service more
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Great steak! 5/14/2006

My boyfriend and I went here for his 27th birthday. I was looking for a romantic restaurant with great food, and I definitely did find one! We had a reservation and were seated right away. The ambience was romantic with dim lighting. Our waitress was great...very attentive and happy to answer any questions. My boyfriend loves steak and ordered their signature steak (I forget the name of it!). He said it was the best steak he's ever eaten! I tried it too , and it was fabulous! I ordered a cavatelli dish with a sambuca sauce...very different, but also very good. We are looking forward to taking our couples friends out to York Grill when they come to visit! Pros: romantic, great steak, friendly service more
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Pleasant Surprise 4/15/2006

Have read reviews over time and finally had an opportunity to visit. Brought a friend from out of town and we were very pleasently surprised. Even though the place was very dark (difficult to read menus!), the decor was lovely and we felt quite comfortable at a table by the front winow. The menu of upscale American fare is somewhat intimidating as there are almost too many choices, but our wonderful waiter Eric came to the rescue suggesting and describing specials as if he had just polished off dinner himself. Request to sit in his section, as he is quite simply one of the most gracious and accomplished waiters you're likely to have. Everything, from the Filet Minion to the Monkfish was sublime. Suggestions for wine were spot on and our evening was quite memorable. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Lighting more
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  • "Flavorful food, a chic decor and excellent food, service make this hip new restaurant a great place to go when you want to impress a date or take an important business client out on the town." -Resident Restaurant Review

    Terrific "word of mouth" via "grown-up, sophisticated" types keeps this "classy, old-fashioned" "Yorkville American" always busy" fans of its "adventurous comfort food" say "thank God it's in the middle of nowhere or else we'd never get in !" -Zagat Survey 2004

    "Upbeat and elegant, forward and still nostalgic, York Grill delivers the best recipe for family, friends, romance, or business, all in one delicious and beautiful package. Restaurant Giants should take note..." - The Examiner 2010

Editorial

  • In-the-know crowds frequent out-of-the-way special-occasion restaurant. Updated American comfort food and jazz pleases business and romance-inclined diners.

  • 4/29/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-12am Fri-Sat 4pm-2am Sun 11:30am-12am
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown
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