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Island, New York, NY

Island

4.7
4.7
1187 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
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10:30 p.m.
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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.

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
  • 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 1,187 people are saying

Island reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island is a cherished neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, offering a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Regulars praise its "warm, cozy" ambiance and "attentive, unpretentious" staff. A "perfect spot" for both business lunches and intimate dinners, Island consistently delivers "fresh and flavorful" dishes.
1,187 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic.. there is a reason Islsnd has been in the neighborhood for OVER FORTY YEARS!!! Love this place!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Dean VIP

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent, food top notch , staff on the ball.

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  3. Corey VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Island for dinner a couple of times before and had wonderful experiences. This was my first lunch there and I was not disappointed. It was as a great place to meet friends before going to the Guggenheim. I highly recommend the Island!

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  4. Laura VIP

    Baltimore21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table in the back! Friendly and bustling staff!

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  5. Dede VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, a wonderful dining experience - always great for lunch OR dinner!
    IslandResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support, Dede! We’re so happy to hear you enjoy dining with us for both lunch and dinner. Can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Helen

    Baltimore6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was uneven- the appetizers were delicious but our mains tasted like they had been prepared with bottled sauce. Similarly, service was mixed: started out great and very attentive, and then dropped off sharply as the restaurant got more crowded. Enjoyable spot if you live in the neighborhood but don’t go out of your way to eat here.
    IslandResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Helen! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the appetizers and that our service started off well. We apologize that the mains and overall service didn’t meet your expectations as the restaurant got busy. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll use them to improve the consistency of both our food and service. We hope to have the chance to provide you with a better experience in the future.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Mary Ellen VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything you want in a neighborhood restaurant!!
    IslandResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for great review, Mary! ! We’re thrilled to be your go-to neighborhood spot and look forward to serving you again soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Robert

    New York City120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner-we were welcomed warmly-food was delicious, service excellent as always! Thx for a great dining experience!
    IslandResponded on April 18, 2025
    Hi Robert! Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your dinner and our service. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Barry VIP

    New York City55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to meet for a business lunch!
    IslandResponded on April 12, 2025
    We are very glad to know that you enjoyed your time with us, Barry! Hope to see you soon.

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  10. Rhonda VIP

    Washington DC69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love your salad nicoise. Service is always great.
    IslandResponded on April 12, 2025
    Hi Rhonda! Thank you so much for taking the time and letting us know that you’d a good time and enjoyed our Niçoise salad. We’re looking forward to welcoming you soon for more delicious food.

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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 4.7 stars by 1187 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • 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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