(212) 877-4747

182 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023 40.775 -73.9807

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Midtown

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 04:00 AM Saturday To Sunday From 11:00 AM To 04:00 AM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants, Other Personal Services

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Eclectic & International, Traditional American

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What People Are Saying About Peter's

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Upper West Side stalwart maintains a colloquial feel while serving up quality food and wine for power lunchers and happy hour revelers alike.

Editor's Tips

Where To Sit:
Happy hour at Peter's can get very busy, so if you are going for a late lunch or early dinner make sure you get seated away from the bustling bar section.
When To Go:
Peter's Restaurant & Bar may be open late, but don't miss their brunches.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The food, casual decor, and service were all very good.”
  2. “night after and liked the ambiance.”
  3. “We were so delighted with the warm, cozy atmosphere, the friendly wait staff and the menu.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “had tortellini in a white cream sauce, which was also good, but I had my eye on the juicy looking burger that another patron at the next table was having, and I wish I had tried that instead.”
  2. “The salad, bread and dessert were also fantastic.”
drinks
40.0% positive
  1. “Good service, minimal beer, watch the wine!”
  2. “Horribly rude bar tender with a major attitude.”
  3. “Had a $9.00 glass of wine (Chardonnay) (all wines about 8.50-9.00) however the glass was less than half full.”
  4. “vintage bottle, (we laughed when we saw it), and the coffee was also overpriced.”
  5. “no frills affordable decent bar food”
food quality
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “good food---toooooo much noise!”
  2. “had tortellini in a white cream sauce, which was also good, but I had my eye on the juicy looking burger that another patron at the next table was having, and I wish I had tried that instead.”
  3. “The food, casual decor, and service were all very good.”
  4. “food is pretty good and prices are especially reasonable.”
  5. “no frills affordable decent bar food”
  6. “had the chicken with sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese which was mouth wateringly delicious.”
  7. “HORRIBLE service, subpar food”
  8. “Fantastic food”
  9. “The salad, bread and dessert were also fantastic.”
  10. “It was a cold rainy night, soup sounded good so three of us got soup and one of us got an entree.”
  11. “Tuna steak and burgers were great.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “We were so delighted with the warm, cozy atmosphere, the friendly wait staff and the menu.”
  2. “liked the fact that the menu is diverse and it had a nice crowd.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This place is great if you are looking for no frills restaurant that is affordable.”
  2. “To sum up: good place to go if you are not looking for anything pricey/trendy & just want to eat & relax with a”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “am generally easy going and forgiving for poor service, but I will NEVER return there.”
service
55.56000232696533% positive
  1. “The food, casual decor, and service were all very good.”
  2. “Good service, minimal beer, watch the wine!”
  3. “The bartenders are attentive and friendly.”
  4. “We were so delighted with the warm, cozy atmosphere, the friendly wait staff and the menu.”
  5. “am generally easy going and forgiving for poor service, but I will NEVER return there.”
  6. “HORRIBLE service, subpar food”
  7. “Horribly rude bar tender with a major attitude.”
  8. “Staff along with manager were extremely nasty.”
  9. “wait staff was excellent, but that can't overcome a waste of $65.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “If you're looking for a quick bite before heading off to Lincoln Center, and are not looking to drop a ton of money, this is a good bet.”
  2. “This place is great if you are looking for no frills restaurant that is affordable.”
  3. “food is pretty good and prices are especially reasonable.”
  4. “have to agree with another reviewer that the beverages are overpriced; my daughter's Coke was a tiny 8 oz.”
  5. “To sum up: good place to go if you are not looking for anything pricey/trendy & just want to eat & relax with a”
  6. “no frills affordable decent bar food”
  7. “safe bet that's not too pricey.”
  8. “vintage bottle, (we laughed when we saw it), and the coffee was also overpriced.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “If you're looking for a quick bite before heading off to Lincoln Center, and are not looking to drop a ton of money, this is a good bet.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/07/09

no frills affordable decent bar food

by nycluv at Citysearch

Went to NYC for an audition at ASB on 2/6/09... Guests are not allowed to watch auditions therefore me & friend stepped out for bite to eat. This place is great if you are looking for no frills restaurant that is affordable. Had a $9.00 glass of wine (Chardonnay) (all wines about 8.50-9.00) however the glass was less than half full. However when I mentioned this to my friend within earshot of the bartender the next glass was filled more than halfway. Good bartending in my book. I had the Serloin Burger which was cooked exactly as I ordered & was pretty good (only a burger ...pretty hard to mess up unless served completely raw.) There are 2 entrances however if you go through the wrong door (like we did) the waitress at the Italian restaurant will let you walk through to Peters as both restaurants occupy same space which are not closed off from one another. To sum up: good place to go if you are not looking for anything pricey/trendy & just want to eat & relax with a beer/wine.

  • Pros: affordable & quick
  • Cons: slight bleach smell but at least you know the place has been cleaned
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/17/08

they make you feel comfortable

by lemonodell at Citysearch

I give this place 5 stars because they do a fantastic job on presentation, on service, on wine selection. They make you feel comfortable and most importantly, I didn't get that "snootiness" from anyone that worked there, unlike many of the restaurants in New York and here that I've been to.

It was a great experience, and now I can check it off my list of restaurants to go to...

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/08/08

Missing Menu Items

by EricBNY at Citysearch

If you go here you will not find a price list for beer or soda. So if you order a Coke, it is a 8 ounce classic bottle, and the cost is $4. That is way to steep. As for no beer price listing, that must be a violation of some SLA rule. The burger was OK.

  • Pros: Close to Lincoln Center
  • Cons: Their menu doesn't tell you what you need to know about beverage costs.
3 Star Rating: Average

05/17/08

Good service, minimal beer, watch the wine!

by drink_club1 at Citysearch

Watch out, there are two entrances. Make sure you're meeting your pals on the right side: The Bar Entrance or the Restaurant Entrance. We sat at a table in the restaurant. The Maitre d' and server were efficient and accommodating. Not super friendly, but really good at their jobs. The beer list was small, 2 on draft (Bass and something else) and maybe a half dozen bottled beers. An interesting... er... marketing ploy... is that the restaurant sets each table with a bottle of wine. Like it's included. If you open the bottle, they charge you for it. Our bottle of SHAZZ, said on the label AWARD WINNER, BEST WINE UNDER 2000-YEN (about $18). Mike asked the waitress how much it would be if we opened the bottle. "Forty dollars," she said. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC drinkers

  • Pros: accommodating staff, table AND bar service
  • Cons: over-priced but tempting wine
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/24/08

Fantastic food

by epcott at Citysearch

We were looking for a reasonably priced spot in which to "grab a bite" before heading up to Lincoln Center. Saw Peter's on line and we gave it a try. We were so delighted with the warm, cozy atmosphere, the friendly wait staff and the menu. Tasty wine selection, and fairly wide menu choices were found. The best thing was the pre-fixed menu! I had the chicken with sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese which was mouth wateringly delicious. The salad, bread and dessert were also fantastic. All around a great spot! We would definitely return!

The Details on Peter's

Place Categories:

  • affordable decent bar food
  • all very good service
  • nice lunch spot
  • not too pricey safe bet
  • warm menu
  • attentive bartenders
  • great place
  • warm cozy atmosphere
  • excellent wait staff
  • full glass
  • recommend peter
  • extremely nasty staff
  • extremely nasty manager
  • great tuna steak
  • overpriced beverages
  • overpriced coffee
  • all very good casual decor
  • good white cream sauce
  • often really good daily specials
  • nice crowd
  • fantastic dessert
  • order coke
  • full speed
  • fantastic salad
  • fantastic bread