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Island, New York, NY

Island

4.6
4.6
1128 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!

Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 996-1200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We are pleased to offer catering services to make your event special. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to host private events of varying sizes. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    92nd & 93rd Sts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island is a beloved neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, celebrated for its "wonderful food, service, and atmosphere." Frequent diners appreciate its consistently good dishes, like the "amazing" salmon and "excellent" crab cakes. The staff is "friendly and accommodating," making it a perfect spot for casual or business meals.

1,128 Reviews
  1. lori

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Island never disappoints!! Food is always fresh and delicious and the service is amazing. The fig salad is the best in the city and the stir fry is amazing as well, been to Island quite a lot and have had most of the selections on the menu and truly food is excellent!!!!

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  2. Aaron

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked this place for dinner as it was near a clasical music performance my partner and I were attending with my mother. From the start the place was perfect. Excellent friendly and attentive staff, high-quality food, and a really warm and fun atmosphere. It was so nice to eat at a restaurant that was busy but not at all loud. We’ll definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Robert

    New York City

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another phenomenal dining experience for us in a fun and festive for the holidays setting in our favoite neighborhood restaurant!

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  4. Robin

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Chose it as it was close to a performance. Food was yummy; service great. Seems like a lovely neighborhood place. Got a bit noisy as it got later, Tuesday that’s NY. Would definitely go back.

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  5. Dorothy

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST local upscale restaurant in Carnegie Hill! Go for the Tuna!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best experience on the UES !!!! Go now without hesitation

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rebecca

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fabulous food and service! Local spot where the staff remembers you.

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  8. Corey

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and the service was excellent- we had the curried chicken and sesame tuna rare. Loved the blueberry cobbler and the brownie with ice cream. Great bread! The only negative is that we went on a Saturday night and it was very crowded so the space was tight.
    IslandResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Corey, thank you for the review! We're very happy to hear the food and service on your visit made the experience such a good one. We do apologize for the tight space, but we're very glad you had a lovely dinner regardless.

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  9. Renee

    New York City

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Island is our neighborhood go-to. Always excellent food and good service. Our guests were new to the experience and liked everything.
    IslandResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the review, Renee! We're so glad you and your guests enjoyed your meal here at Island. We hope you'll all come join us again soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Hank

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbor gem. It was my first time there as it was recommended to me. I live out of town but am a native New Yorker. The recommendation was spot on.
    IslandResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Hank, thank you so much for the review. We are so glad we lived up to the recommendation! We hope you'll pass on the suggestion and come back and visit us whenever you're back.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Island does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Island also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 996-1200.

Island is rated 4.6 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Island

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    92nd & 93rd Sts
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 996-1200
  • Catering
    We are pleased to offer catering services to make your event special. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to host private events of varying sizes. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
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