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Hi-Life Bar & Grill

477 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (646) 461-3380
Hi-Life Bar & Grill
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
83rd Street
Directions:
1, 9, at 86th St
Hours:
Mon-Wed 4:30pm-11pm, Thu 4:30pm-11:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-12am, Sat 10:30am-12am, Sun 10:30am-11pm

Message from Hi-Life Bar & Grill

Hi-Life Bar & Grill

Comfort Food, Classic Cocktails, Sushi & Lounge

  • Dinner & Cocktails Everyday
  • Classic Weekend Brunch
  • IPOD Lounge every Thur,Fri,Sat

The vintage neon sign with a blinking martini glass sets the stage for a real NYC experience. NewYorkMag.com calls Hi-Life "the quintessential bar and grill that's part forties film-noir set, and part prohibition-era speakeasy."

Hi-Life's antique mohogany bar and cozy booths & banquettes offer patrons (couples and groups alike) various ways to enyoy the highly rated food and perfectly prepared cocktails. The menu features flame-grilled steaks, daily purchased fish and shelfish, with "elaborate oversized pastas and salads as well". The Raw Bar is manned by a traditionally trained Sushi Chef who presents expertly prepared Sushi, Sashimi and Maki. Visit www.hi-life.com for "Daily Deals" & Special Events!

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Editorial Review for Hi-Life Bar & Grill – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Patrons grab one of the eight beers on tap at the bar, and then slide into a roomy booth or a table in the atrium. The menu, which features steaks, burgers and pasta in addition to sushi, is robust. Starters include potato skins, slathered in cheese and bacon bits and a warm goat cheese salad. Salads and pasta are listed under "Big Bowls"; sushi is half-price on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

Dig into dinner and drink deals every night--including an early bird special before 7:30pm.

The Extras

Thursday through Saturday, a DJ spins after the dinner crowd moves out. Ladies also get $5 cosmos after 10pm on Thursday and Saturday nights.

User Reviews for Hi-Life Bar & Grill

Citysearch (30), Dine.com (2 ), All (32)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/24/2008 Posted by julisk

I love the city's classic, been there forever "joints", e.g. Pete's Tavern, Walkers, Old Town, Lenox Lounge, but Hi Life is my favorite. I've been frequenting Hi Life for over ten years and it has just grown on me. In my opinion there is simply not a more comfortable place to eat a steak and watch a ballgame, or meet friends for dinner. The decor is a mix of mahogany and leather upholstery, with a funky collection of antique treasures. And, consistently over the years this place has always had cute and interesting servers and bartenders that give an added dimension. In short, Hi Life is one of the city's classics.

Pros: Ambience

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/21/2007 Posted by garynyc

I recommend this place for anyone that has not tried it yet. They have good early bird specials which keeps us coming back often. I love their sushi (spicy tuna roll is my favorite) and great burgers and fries. They are right across the street from Fred's which is also not bad, but not as good as Hi-Life.

Pros: Early Bird Specials and Quality

Cons: I wish they had better happy hour specials!

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Editor's Review

An Upper West Side sushi joint with a neon sign, '70s-style lamps and pin-ups over the bar.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Dig into dinner and drink deals every night--including an early bird special before 7:30pm.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Wed 4:30pm-11pm
  • Thu 4:30pm-11:30pm
  • Fri 4:30pm-12am
  • Sat 10:30am-12am
  • Sun 10:30am-11pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Bar Scene

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