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