| ambiance |
98.10000419616699% positive |
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Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. ”
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The bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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The other reviewers are right: great/upscale food, fun atmosphere, great music, and the atmosphere is just cool. ”
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The atmosphere is good; nice big room, I could sit there all day and drink pints with the nice selection on tap. ”
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Uptown is a great space that has a fun, loungy type of atmosphere that gets a little more barlike later on. ”
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The decor is warm and inviting and the music was hoppin'. ”
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Staff was friendly and attentive unlike the service we received at Choice (which is their downtown location). ”
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The atmosphere is amazing. ”
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The food, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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Not romantic at all either, but catching a few innings on the nice big TV was a plus. ”
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The atmosphere was perfect for any age group. ”
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Great atmosphere, food was wonderful. ”
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highly recommend Uptown for parties or just a fun night out. ”
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restaurant with fabulous food, brings downtown ambience to the Upper East Side. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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am always impressed by the service, quality of food, ambience, and the charming nature of this place. ”
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The people are also really fun and relaxed, some still dressed up nicely from work others in jeans and a polo. ”
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Meg's party was a hit; everyone enjoyed the appetizers, drinks, and the atmosphere. ”
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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. ”
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The atmosphere is great, drinks are strong and tasty, and it fills a niche in a neighborhood dominated by dives and sports bars. ”
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The atmosphere only complements the amazing menu. ”
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The atmosphere was fun and the place had a nice "buzz ”
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Cool atmosphere, very friendly staff and a great looking crowd. ”
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This place is one of my all time favorite restaurants in New York, primarily because of the atmosphere and the outstanding service. ”
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thought the ambience and music were great and the place even has good, reasonably priced food - we've been twice - once for just appetizers and the other for a sit down dinner. ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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would highly recommend this place if you want a very good meal in a cool atmosphere, grab a few drinks with friends after work or come by on weekends for brunch. ”
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The food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. ”
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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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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. ”
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The bartenders are very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. ”
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The food, service, ambiance, and space is flawless. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the outdoor cafe is unbelievable, and food was amazing at a very reasonable price! ”
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it is the perfect decor for first dates or romantic dinners. ”
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All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Following delicious desserts & after dinner drinks, we moved to the back bar (laid back & less crowded then main bar) and stayed until 3 am. ”
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| drinks |
90.36999702453613% positive |
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The main bar and dining room was packed, however we received great service from the staff and the undivided attention of the managers. ”
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And the drinks were, well, cold. ”
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great place to meet for drinks ”
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If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices. ”
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If the food/drinks/prices/snooty staff would have been this way when they first opened they would not have lasted more than 6 months. ”
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The bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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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. ”
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The bartender was so attentive & friendly & helped us pick some really delicious drinks and appetizers - that spinach dip is a must! ”
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Prices are reasonable, drinks and music are great and service was actually with a smile. ”
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great wine deals and we love the brunch. ”
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The food, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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Love the new craft beer selection, solid draft line-up, and an interesting drink menus. ”
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The martinis and appetizers are great perfect for happy hour since the drinks are only $6 from 5-8pm. ”
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friend brought me here for cocktails/to catch up, and the bar scene was just perfect. ”
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This place is great to just show up on a Friday around 7pm and have some drinks while you wait for a table. ”
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The atmosphere is good; nice big room, I could sit there all day and drink pints with the nice selection on tap. ”
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The atmosphere is great, drinks are strong and tasty, and it fills a niche in a neighborhood dominated by dives and sports bars. ”
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They have an extensive craft beer selection (which I love) and creative drink menu. ”
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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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Great place on a Friday night for drinks and dinner! ”
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Uptown has a great appeal for both an upbeat bar scene, group dining, and a quieter lounge scene at the back bar. ”
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Outside seating, full dining room, huge bar area and great music make this the UES best kept secert. ”
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They have a great band on Mondays with $4 beers. ”
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We sat at the bar for a while and the bartender was great - he made great drinks and was cordial and quick. ”
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would highly recommend this place if you want a very good meal in a cool atmosphere, grab a few drinks with friends after work or come by on weekends for brunch. ”
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the bar scene is perfect. ”
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Sexy looking, Great food, good music, and a phenomenal wine list. ”
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The food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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They change the menu every season, offer unique and tasty drinks and overall just a pleasure to be there. ”
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It was a good mix of younger and older people, it was nice but not stuffy, people weren't spilling drinks on us like the bars on 2nd Ave, and the food was actually really good. ”
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However, for an after work snack and a beer, Uptown is my favorite spot. ”
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The two of us ussually share our food, but we found ourselves reluctant to share because our food/drinks were so good. ”
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only have two negatives (not bad considering I go out 4 nights a week all over NYC), they being: 1) sometimes the bar area is too loud on weekends (dining room is perfect for conversation) and 2) it can get warm at the bar dining if the windows are open ”
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can not think of a nicer restaurant with a great bar scene anywhere on the Upper East Side. ”
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It's a decent place to meet a blind date or with friends after work for drinks and apps. ”
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knew they had great bar food, but the dining experience was superb. ”
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Following delicious desserts & after dinner drinks, we moved to the back bar (laid back & less crowded then main bar) and stayed until 3 am. ”
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good drinks, yummy bar snacks, cute boys to look at. ”
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the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. ”
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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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the bar experience was much better, though their drinks are overpriced. ”
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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. ”
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Meg's party was a hit; everyone enjoyed the appetizers, drinks, and the atmosphere. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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| food quality |
94.65999603271484% positive |
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would highly recommend this place if you want a very good meal in a cool atmosphere, grab a few drinks with friends after work or come by on weekends for brunch. ”
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The live jazz band, delicious entrees, attentive staff and martinis make it obvious why this place is always packed. ”
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The food, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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It was a good mix of younger and older people, it was nice but not stuffy, people weren't spilling drinks on us like the bars on 2nd Ave, and the food was actually really good. ”
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We tried each other entrees: I highly recommend the duck breast, tuna, & gulf shrimp. ”
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They have great food for brunch, dinner, and it's a great late-night spot. ”
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All the food was cold. ”
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Great atmosphere, food was wonderful. ”
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The food is always great, but one thing separates Uptown from other places. ”
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thought the ambience and music were great and the place even has good, reasonably priced food - we've been twice - once for just appetizers and the other for a sit down dinner. ”
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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. ”
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The entrees and appetizers were delicious and the presentation was impressive. ”
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Then you can go out on Saturday nights and you can treat YOUR server like a pitcher of fresh urine. ”
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Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. ”
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am by far no foodie (kind of find them annoying), but I highly recommend the appetizers/pizzas at Uptown. ”
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They have awesome martini specials and the food was delicious. ”
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The atmosphere is great, drinks are strong and tasty, and it fills a niche in a neighborhood dominated by dives and sports bars. ”
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The food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. ”
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Our meals and apps were delicious. ”
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The food was really great and I had some of the best filet mignon I've ever eaten. ”
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good drinks, yummy bar snacks, cute boys to look at. ”
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My friend had the ribs, and that sauce smelled so good, I was actually tempted! ”
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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)! ”
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The food is excellent and the price is right on the money. ”
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Now I go all the time because the food is great and I can get anything from buffalo chicken fingers to filet mignon. ”
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Sexy looking, Great food, good music, and a phenomenal wine list. ”
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Surprisingly good food! ”
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The shrimp were huge and SO fresh. ”
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cheap $15 brunch--great food! ”
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good food. ”
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They change the menu every season, offer unique and tasty drinks and overall just a pleasure to be there. ”
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the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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Overall it was a beautiful place with great food at a reasonable price. ”
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Hubbies filet mignon was tasty & string beans crunchy. ”
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for lunch, got a simple cobb salad and food was not very fresh or tasty. ”
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The food was excellent, especially value-wise (great burger). ”
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had the filet mignon which was great quality and cooked in a very tasty sauce. ”
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The two of us ussually share our food, but we found ourselves reluctant to share because our food/drinks were so good. ”
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Uptown was said to be "best date spot, amazing food, great presentation, cheap eats ”
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The other reviewers are right: great/upscale food, fun atmosphere, great music, and the atmosphere is just cool. ”
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The food is great, but nothing that sets it apart from our city's stiff competition. ”
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Everyone commented on how good the food was and how attentive the staff was. ”
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My girldfriend and I could hardly finish our amazing omlets which came with a side of meat, homefries and toast. ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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Speaking as a vegetarian, there were lots of delicious options, I couldn't settle! ”
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The food is very good and the portions are big. ”
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The dishes here are delicious and very reasonable. ”
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Good food ”
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Let me just say the food was horrible. ”
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am always impressed by the service, quality of food, ambience, and the charming nature of this place. ”
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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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This place has great food and they deliver late! ”
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The food was great and very reasonable. ”
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paired it with a nice Pinot Noir and it was a perfect meal. ”
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IMO the grilled shrimp and duck breast are delicious! ”
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Following delicious desserts & after dinner drinks, we moved to the back bar (laid back & less crowded then main bar) and stayed until 3 am. ”
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The turkey wrap was very fresh and delicious. ”
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We had a passable shrimp cocktail and a decent plate of chicken tenders. ”
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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. ”
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The appetizers and pasta station were delicious. ”
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The bartender was so attentive & friendly & helped us pick some really delicious drinks and appetizers - that spinach dip is a must! ”
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the salads are hearty and delicious, the nachos are HUGE, and even brunch is good. ”
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knew they had great bar food, but the dining experience was superb. ”
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restaurant with fabulous food, brings downtown ambience to the Upper East Side. ”
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There was something for everyone, the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. ”
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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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If the food/drinks/prices/snooty staff would have been this way when they first opened they would not have lasted more than 6 months. ”
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We split an appetizer, and a chicken dish with mushrooms and tomatoes and artichokes that was great. ”
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My guests commented on how tasty the food was and how nice the restaurant was. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the outdoor cafe is unbelievable, and food was amazing at a very reasonable price! ”
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The bourbon burger is fantastic (and satiates even my boyfriend's big appetite!) ”
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great band on Monday night, Bourbon burgers and wings are awesome, cool place to go on a random night. ”
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truly impressive party room, excellent food, and a very attentive staff. ”
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Great Service, great food ”
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The staff is friendly and the food is great. ”
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The food, service, ambiance, and space is flawless. ”
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The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Love the new craft beer selection, solid draft line-up, and an interesting drink menus. ”
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Speaking as a vegetarian, there were lots of delicious options, I couldn't settle! ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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The atmosphere only complements the amazing menu. ”
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The menu was amazing. ”
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If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices. ”
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The atmosphere is good; nice big room, I could sit there all day and drink pints with the nice selection on tap. ”
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The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. ”
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Uptown offers a lot of choices for all tastes and the apps are great! ”
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They change the menu every season, offer unique and tasty drinks and overall just a pleasure to be there. ”
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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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They have an extensive craft beer selection (which I love) and creative drink menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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As an UES resident who frequently goes downtown for dinner and entertainment, I must say that it is great to have such a wonderful restaurant with-in walking distance. ”
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great band on Monday night, Bourbon burgers and wings are awesome, cool place to go on a random night. ”
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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. ”
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thought the ambience and music were great and the place even has good, reasonably priced food - we've been twice - once for just appetizers and the other for a sit down dinner. ”
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It's a great place. ”
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My guests commented on how tasty the food was and how nice the restaurant was. ”
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It's a nice place that's not too old and not too young, something my wife and I have been looking for on the Upper East Side. ”
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live in the neighborhood and thought Uptown was a nice restaurant. ”
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Management, do not change your policies on the weekend, it is the only nice upscale place to visit! ”
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It is the nicest place on the UES and we always have a great experience. ”
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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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great place to meet for drinks ”
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nice place for casual occasions ”
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nice looking place and a good singles scene though. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Overall, a wonderful experience, and I will be back. ”
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The service was extremely friendly and attentive, and everybody at the table agreed that we would love to go back. ”
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We will be back and appreciate making this party so impressive to all our guests. ”
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| service |
96.19999885559082% positive |
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The outside seating is great to people watch and you are never rushed out. ”
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The food, service, ambiance, and space is flawless. ”
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The main bar and dining room was packed, however we received great service from the staff and the undivided attention of the managers. ”
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If the food/drinks/prices/snooty staff would have been this way when they first opened they would not have lasted more than 6 months. ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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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. ”
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Cool atmosphere, very friendly staff and a great looking crowd. ”
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The staff are nice and friendly. ”
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Food is superb, service is flawless, and the crowd is great (nice, respectable, and friendly) ”
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said something to our nice waitress and she said a large party had complained the night before about similar treatment. ”
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The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. ”
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The bartenders are very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. ”
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the entire staff is friendly, even the owner will make an appearance to make sure everyone is having a good time. ”
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Service was key: friendly and helpful, no attitude. ”
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The service was extremely friendly and attentive, and everybody at the table agreed that we would love to go back. ”
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am always impressed by the service, quality of food, ambience, and the charming nature of this place. ”
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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)! ”
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The service staff were very attentive. ”
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Uptown Lounge is the perfect place to go for people in their 20's, 30's and 40's who live or work on the upper east side. ”
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Everyone commented on how good the food was and how attentive the staff was. ”
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We arrived for happy hour, and ended up moving to the dining room for dinner, where the service was equally pleasant. ”
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Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. ”
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The staff is friendly and the food is great. ”
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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. ”
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All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. ”
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truly impressive party room, excellent food, and a very attentive staff. ”
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The live jazz band, delicious entrees, attentive staff and martinis make it obvious why this place is always packed. ”
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Our staff and clients were very impressed. ”
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Service was super friendly ”
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Every server I have had has been so nice & friendly. ”
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The bartender, Marta, was very friendly. ”
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The quality of service is so outstanding and makes you feel so special, that this is my go to place for special occasions and visiting ”
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The people are also really fun and relaxed, some still dressed up nicely from work others in jeans and a polo. ”
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great service. ”
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have had a different waitress every visit and none have been less then fantastic. ”
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The service is so friendly, they all have had great suggestions and have been completely attentive. ”
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Nice restaurants do not have a rude bouncer out front harrassing diners for IDs. ”
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Prices are reasonable, drinks and music are great and service was actually with a smile. ”
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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. ”
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Staff was friendly and attentive unlike the service we received at Choice (which is their downtown location). ”
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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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Our waitress, Laura, was very attentive and was a pleasure. ”
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Delicious appetizers & entrees, beautiful room, and the staff was extraordinary. ”
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Our bartender, Tom was so nice, attentive and adorable. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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Tom the bartender is awesome and is always good with the buybacks. ”
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It was a good mix of younger and older people, it was nice but not stuffy, people weren't spilling drinks on us like the bars on 2nd Ave, and the food was actually really good. ”
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Then you can go out on Saturday nights and you can treat YOUR server like a pitcher of fresh urine. ”
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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. ”
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We sat at the bar for a while and the bartender was great - he made great drinks and was cordial and quick. ”
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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. ”
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The bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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This place is one of my all time favorite restaurants in New York, primarily because of the atmosphere and the outstanding service. ”
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The bartender was so attentive & friendly & helped us pick some really delicious drinks and appetizers - that spinach dip is a must! ”
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However, the abominable service makes Uptown Lounge nearly impossible to enjoy. ”
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Uptown has seating that can accommodate large groups&the staff are very friendly. ”
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| value |
86.96000099182129% positive |
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There was something for everyone, the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. ”
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The price was more then reasonable as well, happy hour specials help but it still was not expensive. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the outdoor cafe is unbelievable, and food was amazing at a very reasonable price! ”
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love Uptown, I go there all the time & it is the best money spent on the Upper East Side. ”
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Uptown was said to be "best date spot, amazing food, great presentation, cheap eats ”
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If the food/drinks/prices/snooty staff would have been this way when they first opened they would not have lasted more than 6 months. ”
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Overall it was a beautiful place with great food at a reasonable price. ”
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cheap $15 brunch--great food! ”
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Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. ”
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If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices. ”
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Great food (try the duck breast or bass), huge portions (order 1 salad to share), a great staff (actually nice genuine people), plenty of options (tons of wines by the glass, martinis, beer, apps), and probably the most "fun" "upbeat" atmosphere nore of 1 ”
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What used to be a really good value has just gone downhill. ”
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the bar experience was much better, though their drinks are overpriced. ”
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great wine deals and we love the brunch. ”
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Outside seating, full dining room, huge bar area and great music make this the UES best kept secert. ”
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The price was reasonable, actually I would have paid more knowing what I know now. ”
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the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. ”
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After living on the UES for the last five years, I have been a huge fan of Uptown. ”
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The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. ”
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The food is very good and the portions are big. ”
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The food was excellent, especially value-wise (great burger). ”
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The food is excellent and the price is right on the money. ”
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The shrimp were huge and SO fresh. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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We sat at the bar for a while and the bartender was great - he made great drinks and was cordial and quick. ”
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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. ”
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