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(347) 901-5845

1690 York Ave (Between 88th and 89th Streets)
New York, NY 10128 40.777643 -73.945868

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

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Hours:

Mon-Thu 4pm-1am

Fri 4pm-1am

Sat 11:30am-1am

Sun 11:30am-1am

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Neighborhood Bars

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining , Brunch , Upscale Casual Dining , Group Dining , Carry Out , Dine At The Bar , Private Parties , Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

New American , Traditional American , Seafood

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About York Grill

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York Grill

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"Flavorful food, a chic decor and excellent food, service make this hip new restaurant a great place to go when you want to impress a date or take an important business client out on the town." -Resident Restaurant ReviewTerrific "word of mouth" via "grown-up, sophisticated" types keeps this "classy, old-fashioned" "Yorkville American" always busy" fans of its "adventurous comfort food" say "thank God it's in the middle of nowhere or else we'd never get in !" -Zagat Survey 2004"Upbeat and elegant, forward and still nostalgic, York Grill delivers the best recipe for family, friends, romance,…

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In-the-know crowds frequent out-of-the-way special-occasion restaurant. Updated American comfort food and jazz pleases business and romance-inclined diners.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
A prix-fixe brunch is available on Sunday mornings.
ambiance
98.33000183105469% positive
  1. “great service, great ambiance, great food!”
  2. “Everything is superb from food to service to atmosphere to prices.”
  3. “but most of all i love the atmosphere.”
  4. “It was very nice ambiance, the owner/manager were very attentive to our needs (especially with our stroller).”
  5. “The food was delicious, the menu was good, and the atmosphere was very enjoyable.”
  6. “was looking for a romantic restaurant with great food, and I definitely did find one!”
  7. “The atmosphere is perfect for a cozy dinner; romantic enough for two, but loud and vibrant enough for a large party (we were seated next to a five-top and saw two large groups come and go).”
  8. “The ambience was romantic with dim lighting.”
  9. “The ambiance was refreshing and delightful.”
  10. “The menu, decor, service and naturally the food, were outstanding.”
  11. “Superb meal, romantic place”
  12. “perfect ambience!”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Great wines and really good desserts.”
  2. “Although we didn't have dessert, the real the evening was relaxing in the dim glow of the restaurant, finishing our glasses of wine, and enjoying the wonderful buzz of the diners.”
  3. “The crab cakes were the best I've had and the skirt steak, their specialty, was fantastic.”
  4. “especially love the delicious, fresh Halibut and other fish dishes and specials - and of course the crab cakes.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “have eaten in the dining area, but for some reason, a light meal at the bar is perfect!”
  2. “Suggestions for wine were spot on and our evening was quite memorable.”
  3. “Great wines and really good desserts.”
  4. “Although we didn't have dessert, the real the evening was relaxing in the dim glow of the restaurant, finishing our glasses of wine, and enjoying the wonderful buzz of the diners.”
  5. “The cocktails are great.”
  6. “Nice size drinks.”
food quality
94.94999885559082% positive
  1. “Unlike many other restaurants in the city, yes you can have both; Great service and great food!”
  2. “especially love the delicious, fresh Halibut and other fish dishes and specials - and of course the crab cakes.”
  3. “great service, great ambiance, great food!”
  4. “The food is top-notch, the service impeccable and the hosts should write THE book on hosting.”
  5. “the calamari is yummy too!”
  6. “wonderful food and their bloody mary is the best in the city”
  7. “The food was delicious, the menu was good, and the atmosphere was very enjoyable.”
  8. “just took my husband to the York Grill for his birthday dinner and the food was just fabulous!”
  9. “The steak special is disappointing.”
  10. “The chicken is incredible.”
  11. “The skirt steak and lamb was excellent, plus the warm romaine salad is a must try.”
  12. “Plan on taking food home,as we did, the portions are huge and at great prices”
  13. “The crab cakes were the best I've had and the skirt steak, their specialty, was fantastic.”
  14. “The service is perfect, food is perfect, and its not too expensive.”
  15. “was looking for a romantic restaurant with great food, and I definitely did find one!”
  16. “keep going back because I crave the great skirt steak.”
  17. “The menu, decor, service and naturally the food, were outstanding.”
  18. “My boyfriend loves steak and ordered their signature steak (I forget the name of it!)”
  19. “My husband loves the skirt steak.”
  20. “Superb meal, romantic place”
  21. “Everything is superb from food to service to atmosphere to prices.”
  22. “have eaten in the dining area, but for some reason, a light meal at the bar is perfect!”
  23. “particularly enjoy the sauteed onions with the steak and they are a great complement to the meat, along with the mashed potatoes.”
  24. “Entrees - the veal was very good but the lamb chops & lobster ravioli were disappointing.”
  25. “got the house special - the skirt steak - which was by far the best dish of the house.”
  26. “I'm not quite sure if it was the rain outside, the delightful and hearty food, or the amazingly gracious server, but even at the end of the meal, I couldn't bear to leave the restaurant!”
  27. “Great steak!”
  28. “They offered a cocktail hour and a delicious brunch that pleased both my traditional relatives and my NYer friends.”
  29. “He said it was the best steak he's ever eaten!”
  30. “My boyfriend's french onion soup was one of the best I've ever tasted, and my dijon salmon was so filling I couldn't even finish it!”
  31. “Nice and cosy with great skirt steak”
  32. “food is always good, the dining room is quick charming and the staff friendly.”
  33. “place for a great meal and not too expansive.”
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. “The menu of upscale American fare is somewhat intimidating as there are almost too many choices, but our wonderful waiter Eric came to the rescue suggesting and describing specials as if he had just polished off dinner himself.”
  2. “The food was delicious, the menu was good, and the atmosphere was very enjoyable.”
  3. “The menu, decor, service and naturally the food, were outstanding.”
  4. “The menu is full of mouth-watering selections, making it difficult to decide.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “My date said it was "the best place I've been in Manhattan!”
  2. “it took me 75 years to find the best restaurant in New York.”
service
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. “My parents discovered this oasis of superb service and excellent fare with "real people" pricing and a relaxed, but also elegant setting.”
  2. “Everything is superb from food to service to atmosphere to prices.”
  3. “The food is top-notch, the service impeccable and the hosts should write THE book on hosting.”
  4. “The staff of York Grill has been so helpful in planning celebrations for us and we are hosting my daughter's birthday party there next month.”
  5. “The owner greeted us at the door and turned us over to one of the best waiters in the business.”
  6. “The host was actually quite rude.”
  7. “It was very nice ambiance, the owner/manager were very attentive to our needs (especially with our stroller).”
  8. “The staff was nice and very attentative.”
  9. “Unlike many other restaurants in the city, yes you can have both; Great service and great food!”
  10. “Despite the comments , the Grill IS friendly for kids and even grandkids.”
  11. “food is always good, the dining room is quick charming and the staff friendly.”
  12. “I'm not quite sure if it was the rain outside, the delightful and hearty food, or the amazingly gracious server, but even at the end of the meal, I couldn't bear to leave the restaurant!”
  13. “the staff was friendly and efficient and not at all pretentious.”
  14. “The menu, decor, service and naturally the food, were outstanding.”
  15. “there is always a reason to dine at the york grill, the staff is always professional and courteous amkeing a specila occaion mroe special.”
  16. “The service is perfect, food is perfect, and its not too expensive.”
  17. “would like to preface this by saying thank you to the staff at the York Grill for giving me a fantastic birthday dinner.”
  18. “great service, great ambiance, great food!”
  19. “Our waitress was great.”
  20. “The warm greeting from the manager, the pleasant coat check girl, the nice jazz music.”
  21. “The menu of upscale American fare is somewhat intimidating as there are almost too many choices, but our wonderful waiter Eric came to the rescue suggesting and describing specials as if he had just polished off dinner himself.”
  22. “The staff are professionals and extremely friendly and made the whole experience perfect.”
  23. “from the greeting we received from the hostesses, the gracious owners, the bussers and most of all our waiter Cliff; a charming, consummate professional.”
  24. “This UES gem has warm hosts, helpful waiters, a great kitchen and wonderful daily specials.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The service is perfect, food is perfect, and its not too expensive.”
  2. “My parents discovered this oasis of superb service and excellent fare with "real people" pricing and a relaxed, but also elegant setting.”
  3. “Everything is superb from food to service to atmosphere to prices.”
  4. “Plan on taking food home,as we did, the portions are huge and at great prices”
  5. “Every time I walk out of there, I feel like I just indulged in one of NYC's best values.”
  6. “My husband and I looked all over the city for an affordable, elegant place to hold a small wedding reception.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “food is always good, the dining room is quick charming and the staff friendly.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/04/12

Great Steakhouse and Super Service

by Girls Gotta Dance at Citysearch

A friend of mine told me about this out of the way restaurant on the upper east side. I really wasn't sure about it, but he said he really wanted to go.

Well, I certainly was impressed. The staff was so nice. The owner came over to the table and treated us like family. I got a skirt steak with garlic potatoes. Usually my steak comes back undercooked when I say medium, but this was just perfect. I definitely will be back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/31/11

Delicious Brunch!

by JustBeachyNY at Citysearch

Sunday brunch in the city in the summer is always a treat because its empty. This restaurant made brunch extra special. For 20 bucks up to around 23bucks you get a drink, fruit plate, muffins/cornbread and entree. We were a party of 5, everyone was happy. Highlights: skirt steak and eggs, kobe burger, blueberry pancakes.

Portions were substanitial, service and decor delightful.

Plenty of space at the table and between tables. I hate being crowded in.

Would highly recommend brunch, will come back again.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/16/10

Great Food Gracious Host

by Judy and Al at Citysearch

We travel 50 miles to go to the York Grill. The food is great and the restaurant is lovely. Charlie Greco is the best host in the city. Going there is like being part of the family. With all of the restaurants in the city the York Grill is where we choose to go.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/06/10

The One To Go To......

by mrnyc18 at Citysearch

I live all the way out in Stony Brook LI. My wife and I go to York Grill on Special Occassions. We never worry when we bring friends with us.. Everything is always GREAT...

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/19/10

Fabulous food

by takiteasy at Citysearch

We were in NYC under the reason of my mother being in the hospital. Each night we had to leave the hospital by 8pm( ICU policy) We were referred to the York Grill by a close friend of the family. He was on target. We spoke with the owner Tony and with a referral of our friend he graciously held a table for us even though we had no idea what time we could be there and did not have a reservation.

The service was outstanding and the food was nothing short of amazing. Every bite was just perfection. The presentation was worthy of magazine photo print. We were so grateful of the enjoyable atmosphere and evening. It made a difficult time more bearable. Thank you for your generosity. We have shared our experience with everyone we know. The world needs more people like Tony and Charlie who go out of their way for a friend of a friend. God bless you.

  • Pros: every bite is a wow moment
  • Cons: none

The Details on York Grill

Place Categories:

  • great wonderful food
  • great skirt steak
  • great service
  • nice staff
  • vibrant cozy dinner
  • best quiet little restaurant
  • affordable elegant place
  • very nice ambiance
  • outstanding sunday brunch
  • outstanding menu
  • superb light meal
  • very enjoyable atmosphere
  • terrific dining experience
  • quite memorable evening
  • delicious daily specials
  • warm host
  • romantic ambience
  • superb everything
  • helpful waiters
  • love york grill
  • especially love halibut
  • wonderful bloody mary
  • especially love other fish dishes
  • best values
  • very attentive ownermanager

Message from York Grill

  • 15 years & counting, all thanks to you!
  • Don't forget our new Saturday Brunch
  • and weekly Prix Fixe!

"Flavorful food, a chic decor and excellent food, service make this hip new restaurant a great place to go when you want to impress a date or take an important business client out on the town." -Resident Restaurant Review

Terrific "word of mouth" via "grown-up, sophisticated" types keeps this "classy, old-fashioned" "Yorkville American" always busy" fans of its "adventurous comfort food" say "thank God it's in the middle of nowhere or else we'd never get in !" -Zagat Survey 2004

"Upbeat and elegant, forward and still nostalgic, York Grill delivers the best recipe for family, friends, romance, or business, all in one delicious and beautiful package. Restaurant Giants should take note..." - The Examiner 2010

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