| ambiance |
98.10000419616699% positive |
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Great atmosphere, food was wonderful. ”
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The atmosphere was fun and the place had a nice "buzz ”
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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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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 bartenders are very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. ”
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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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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 food, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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The atmosphere only complements the amazing menu. ”
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The atmosphere was perfect for any age group. ”
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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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Not romantic at all either, but catching a few innings on the nice big TV was a plus. ”
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it is the perfect decor for first dates or romantic dinners. ”
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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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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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restaurant with fabulous food, brings downtown ambience to the Upper East Side. ”
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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 is amazing. ”
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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 bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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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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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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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 atmosphere is great, the outdoor cafe is unbelievable, and food was amazing at a very reasonable price! ”
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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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The other reviewers are right: great/upscale food, fun atmosphere, great music, and the atmosphere is just cool. ”
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All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. ”
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The decor is warm and inviting and the music was hoppin'. ”
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highly recommend Uptown for parties or just a fun night out. ”
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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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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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Cool atmosphere, very friendly staff and a great looking crowd. ”
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The food, service, ambiance, and space is flawless. ”
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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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It's a decent place to meet a blind date or with friends after work for drinks and apps. ”
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great place to meet for drinks ”
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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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They have a great band on Mondays with $4 beers. ”
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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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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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The martinis and appetizers are great perfect for happy hour since the drinks are only $6 from 5-8pm. ”
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Meg's party was a hit; everyone enjoyed the appetizers, drinks, and the atmosphere. ”
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friend brought me here for cocktails/to catch up, and the bar scene was just perfect. ”
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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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knew they had great bar food, but the dining experience was superb. ”
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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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And the drinks were, well, cold. ”
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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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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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If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices. ”
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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, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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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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They have an extensive craft beer selection (which I love) and creative drink menu. ”
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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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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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Great place on a Friday night for drinks and dinner! ”
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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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great wine deals and we love the brunch. ”
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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 food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. ”
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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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good drinks, yummy bar snacks, cute boys to look at. ”
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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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Love the new craft beer selection, solid draft line-up, and an interesting drink menus. ”
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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 bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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the bar experience was much better, though their drinks are overpriced. ”
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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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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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Prices are reasonable, drinks and music are great and service was actually with a smile. ”
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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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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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However, for an after work snack and a beer, Uptown is my favorite spot. ”
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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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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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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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| food quality |
94.65999603271484% positive |
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The food is great, but nothing that sets it apart from our city's stiff competition. ”
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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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restaurant with fabulous food, brings downtown ambience to the Upper East Side. ”
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Good food ”
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the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. ”
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Hubbies filet mignon was tasty & string beans crunchy. ”
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The dishes here are delicious and very reasonable. ”
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Uptown was said to be "best date spot, amazing food, great presentation, cheap eats ”
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knew they had great bar food, but the dining experience was superb. ”
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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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We tried each other entrees: I highly recommend the duck breast, tuna, & gulf shrimp. ”
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good drinks, yummy bar snacks, cute boys to look at. ”
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The food is excellent and the price is right on the money. ”
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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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Our meals and apps were delicious. ”
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The staff is friendly and the food is great. ”
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The bourbon burger is fantastic (and satiates even my boyfriend's big appetite!) ”
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good food. ”
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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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The food, music, ambience, and drinks were AMAZING. ”
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The food, service, ambiance, and space is flawless. ”
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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 is great, the outdoor cafe is unbelievable, and food was amazing at a very reasonable price! ”
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My guests commented on how tasty the food was and how nice the restaurant was. ”
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Great atmosphere, food was wonderful. ”
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The turkey wrap was very fresh and delicious. ”
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for lunch, got a simple cobb salad and food was not very fresh or tasty. ”
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This place has great food and they deliver late! ”
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Great Service, great food ”
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IMO the grilled shrimp and duck breast are delicious! ”
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The food, drinks, and ambience of this place is great. ”
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the salads are hearty and delicious, the nachos are HUGE, and even brunch is good. ”
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Surprisingly good food! ”
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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 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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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 shrimp were huge and SO fresh. ”
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There was something for everyone, the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. ”
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My friend had the ribs, and that sauce smelled so good, I was actually tempted! ”
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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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Everyone commented on how good the food was and how attentive the staff was. ”
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paired it with a nice Pinot Noir and it was a perfect meal. ”
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They have great food for brunch, dinner, and it's a great late-night spot. ”
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cheap $15 brunch--great food! ”
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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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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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The other reviewers are right: great/upscale food, fun atmosphere, great music, and the atmosphere is just cool. ”
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They have awesome martini specials and the food was delicious. ”
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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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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 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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The food is always great, but one thing separates Uptown from other places. ”
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The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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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 was excellent, especially value-wise (great burger). ”
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Overall it was a beautiful place with great food at a reasonable price. ”
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The food was great and very reasonable. ”
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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 is very good and the portions are big. ”
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We had a passable shrimp cocktail and a decent plate of chicken tenders. ”
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truly impressive party room, excellent food, and a very attentive staff. ”
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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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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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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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Speaking as a vegetarian, there were lots of delicious options, I couldn't settle! ”
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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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great band on Monday night, Bourbon burgers and wings are awesome, cool place to go on a random night. ”
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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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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 entrees and appetizers were delicious and the presentation was impressive. ”
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All the food was cold. ”
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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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Sexy looking, Great food, good music, and a phenomenal wine list. ”
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had the filet mignon which was great quality and cooked in a very tasty sauce. ”
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Let me just say the food was horrible. ”
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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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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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They have an extensive craft beer selection (which I love) and creative drink menu. ”
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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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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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The menu was amazing. ”
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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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Love the new craft beer selection, solid draft line-up, and an interesting drink menus. ”
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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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Speaking as a vegetarian, there were lots of delicious options, I couldn't settle! ”
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The atmosphere only complements the amazing menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It's a great place. ”
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great place to meet for drinks ”
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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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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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Management, do not change your policies on the weekend, it is the only nice upscale place to visit! ”
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live in the neighborhood and thought Uptown was a nice restaurant. ”
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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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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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All in all, good food, good drinks, and a great hangout place. ”
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nice looking place and a good singles scene though. ”
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It is the nicest place on the UES and we always have a great experience. ”
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nice place for casual occasions ”
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My guests commented on how tasty the food was and how nice the restaurant was. ”
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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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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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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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Overall, a wonderful experience, and I will be back. ”
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| service |
96.19999885559082% positive |
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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 service staff were very attentive. ”
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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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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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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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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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Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere are all great! ”
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Everyone commented on how good the food was and how attentive the staff was. ”
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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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said something to our nice waitress and she said a large party had complained the night before about similar treatment. ”
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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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great service. ”
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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 bar is perfect for having a bite to eat, people watch or view the games. ”
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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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Service was super friendly ”
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The outside seating is great to people watch and you are never rushed out. ”
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Our waitress, Laura, was very attentive and was a pleasure. ”
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The staff are nice and friendly. ”
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Our staff and clients were very impressed. ”
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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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The staff is friendly and the food is great. ”
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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 live jazz band, delicious entrees, attentive staff and martinis make it obvious why this place is always packed. ”
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Uptown has it all, food, ambiance, friendly staff, drinks and fun music. ”
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The bartenders are very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. ”
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Uptown has seating that can accommodate large groups&the staff are very friendly. ”
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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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Prices are reasonable, drinks and music are great and service was actually with a smile. ”
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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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Service was key: friendly and helpful, no attitude. ”
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Nice restaurants do not have a rude bouncer out front harrassing diners for IDs. ”
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Our bartender, Tom was so nice, attentive and adorable. ”
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have had a different waitress every visit and none have been less then fantastic. ”
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Tom the bartender is awesome and is always good with the buybacks. ”
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The service is so friendly, they all have had great suggestions and have been completely attentive. ”
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The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. ”
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The bartender, Marta, was very friendly. ”
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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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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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Every server I have had has been so nice & friendly. ”
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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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Delicious appetizers & entrees, beautiful room, and the staff was extraordinary. ”
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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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Food is superb, service is flawless, and the crowd is great (nice, respectable, and friendly) ”
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However, the abominable service makes Uptown Lounge nearly impossible to enjoy. ”
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truly impressive party room, excellent food, and a very attentive staff. ”
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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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All the guests commented on the beautiful decor and friendly staff. ”
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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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Great staff, food, and creative menu. ”
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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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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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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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Cool atmosphere, very friendly staff and a great looking crowd. ”
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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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| value |
86.96000099182129% positive |
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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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Our waitress could not have been nicer, the atmosphere was fun & lively, the food was delicious & the price was right. ”
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cheap $15 brunch--great food! ”
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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 wine deals and we love the brunch. ”
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the food and the drinks here are fabulous in taste and price. ”
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What used to be a really good value has just gone downhill. ”
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The price was reasonable, actually I would have paid more knowing what I know now. ”
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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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If you are into wines they have a great selection by the glass at reasonable prices. ”
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There was something for everyone, the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. ”
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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 bar experience was much better, though their drinks are overpriced. ”
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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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love Uptown, I go there all the time & it is the best money spent on the Upper East Side. ”
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The menu prices are really great and the food quality is great. ”
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Uptown was said to be "best date spot, amazing food, great presentation, cheap eats ”
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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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Overall it was a beautiful place with great food at a reasonable price. ”
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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 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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