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yara, New York, NY

yara

4.5
4.5
448 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
yara is a chic bi-level restaurant and lounge. The menu focuses on fresh, clean ingredients, highlighting a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle with 18 vegan dishes in shareable styles.

The cocktail program is truly ‘craft’ with all juices, infusions and syrups prepared in-house daily. The wine list was meticulously curated; it is an ideal blend of old-world and new-world selections.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 448 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yara is a standout Lebanese restaurant in Midtown East, offering "excellent food and attentive service." Patrons rave about its "authentic Lebanese cuisine," and the "best tabouli salad in the country." With its "beautiful decor" and "inviting ambiance," Yara is perfect for both "family gatherings" and "date nights."
448 Reviews
  1. Peggy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Everything was delicious and interesting. I appreciated the advice from the waiter. Beautiful dining room. Tables were set far apart, so that even when more tables filled while we were there my 96 year-old mother could still hear me. Just a great restaurant all-around. I hope to return many times!

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  2. Amanda VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been going here for years. It used to be our favorite but the food has changed- the feta cheese tastes like it’s from a grocery store container, the bread is hard, the salad is nothing special for what you pay. Disappointing.

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  3. Anna VIP

    Central Coast27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best falafels ever. It was all delicious. Noisy, though.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Good food! Great service! I would go again.

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  5. sumi

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here many times, and each time, the food is consistently good! My colleagues and I hosted a guest today and we all had a lovely time. Thank you Yara!!

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  6. Sanjay VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high quality, tasty Lebanese food in Midtown East. This was my second lunch visit to Yara, and I have ordered the lunch special with falafel, and I have left both times stuffed with very tasty food. The lunch special has generous portions - almost too much food to be productive at work afterwards :-)

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  7. Tiziana VIP

    New York City109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, outstanding food and beautiful location. I would probably low the music volume a bit but the overall experience was a full 5 stars! We’ll sure come back.

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  8. Keith

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My fathe4r's family is Lebanese. I can't speak for all the dishes, but of the ones I tried, they reminded me of ,my family's cooking. Enough said. I'll be back. And the service was very patient with us.

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  9. Margaret

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and attentive, caring server. I'll definitely go back.

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  10. KatonahDiner VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great ambience, had a a wonderful meal here!

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FAQs

yara does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. yara also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 476-7592.

yara is rated 4.5 stars by 448 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 16 times today
Google Map for yara

319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
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