Hi-Life Bar & Grill
An Upper West Side sushi joint with a neon sign, '70s-style lamps and pin-ups over the bar.
(646) 461-3380
477 Amsterdam Ave
(at 83rd Street)
New York,
NY
10024
40.7856
-73.9765
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper West Side
Hours:
Mon-Wed 4:30pm-11pm
Thu 4:30pm-11:30pm
Fri 4:30pm-12am
Sat 10:30am-12am
Sun 10:30am-11pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Hi-Life Bar & Grill
The Owner
Hi-Life Bar & Grill
Owner
The vintage neon sign with a blinking martini glass sets the stage for a real New York City 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 Bar & Grill's antique, mahogany bar and cozy booths and banquettes offer patrons (couples and groups alike) various ways to enjoy the highly rated food and perfectly prepared cocktails. The menu features flame-grilled steaks, daily purchased fish and shellfish, 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 and a special events calendar!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
MelinD
November 28, 2008
Hi-Life Bar & Grill is an awesome restaurant with specatular food. The staff was very understanding that we had a meeting with our friends, food came out quick and perfect with no sacarifice of quality. The decor was good and fabulous with upscale service to match. 5 stars all around.
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rshor
October 27, 2008
I must say the the grilled chicken and citrus salad is really good. Mashed potatoes and creamed spinach was excellent too. I had the pork chop and it was great. It's not a fancy place but it does have a good home cooking kind of feel to it. Service is excellent but parking can be a challenge. This is a must visit!
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diana1919
October 22, 2008
Reminds me of an L.A. scene. Hi Life is cool in that, while it's easy going and casual. You never know when you might see a celebrity. A few weeks ago my girlfriends and I (all aspiring actresses) sat near James Franco from Spiderman. In New York it seems the celebrities only go to the downtown place of the moment, while in L.A. celebrities pop-up everywhere. We go to Hi Life for the food and casual vibe, but it's always fun to see a celebrity on the Upper West Side.
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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.
Category:
Restaurants, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Message from Hi-Life Bar & Grill
- Dinner & Cocktails Everyday
- Great Brunch & Private Parties
- iPod Lounge Thur, Fri & Sat
The vintage neon sign with a blinking martini glass sets the stage for a real New York City 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 Bar & Grill's antique, mahogany bar and cozy booths and banquettes offer patrons (couples and groups alike) various ways to enjoy the highly rated food and perfectly prepared cocktails. The menu features flame-grilled steaks, daily purchased fish and shellfish, 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 and a special events calendar!
