Island

4.7

1138 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

7 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 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 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
Website
http://islandny.com/
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.

Location
1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
92nd & 93rd Sts
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Hummus + PitaUS$15.00
hummus drizzled w. olive oil
Roasted Tomato SoupUS$13.00
light on cream + served w. a parmesan crisp
Portobello BruschettaUS$15.00
marinated portobello mushroom w. melted parmesan + swiss cheese over grilled garlic sourdough bread w. a drizzle of balsamic glaze + chopped parsley
GuacamoleUS$15.00
w. tortilla chips
Crispy Fried CalamariUS$17.00
tartar + spiced tomato sauce
Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00
four jumbo shrimp w. cilantro cocktail sauce

Salads

Nicoise SaladUS$26.00
yellowfin tuna, olive, hard boiled egg, potato, tomato, green been + capers over a bed of mesclun greens w. red wine shallot vinaigrette
Apple Walnut SaladUS$18.50
baby arugula, endive, honey crisp apple, walnut, goat cheese + dried cranberry w. red wine-maple vinaigrette
Chopped Cobb SaladUS$22.00
organic roasted chicken, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, tomato + sherry shallot vinaigrette
Curried Chicken SaladUS$20.00
watercress, apple, red onion, endive + toasted almonds
Spring Kale SaladUS$20.00
chopped kale tossed w. roasted corn, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips and a cilantro lime vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$16.50
baby romaine lettuce w. house made parmesan croutons

Entrees

Caprese PaniniUS$19.00
mozzarella cheese, beefsteak tomato, basil, salt, pepper, w. olive oil + balsamic glaze on sourdough bread w. french fries
Maine Lobster RollUS$35.00
w. coleslaw + french fries
Island BurgerUS$21.00
grass fed beef + brisket blend w. pickles, tomato, boston lettuce + french fries
Grilled Salmon BowlUS$28.00
over farro w. cole slaw, avocado, cucumber + cherry tomato w. ginger vinaigrette
Crab Cake SlidersUS$25.00
w. side arugula vinagrette salad, chipotle mayo dipping sauce + sweet potato fries
Tuna Poke BowlUS$27.00
sushi grade tuna, ponzu sauce, avocado, cucumber, + crisp greens w. sesame seeds over basmati rice w. a drizzle of chipotle mayo
Yellowfin Tuna BurgerUS$25.00
fresh ginger, wasabi mayo + sweet potato fries
Avocado ToastUS$18.00
mashed avocado, feta cheese, heirloom cherry tomato + olive oil sprinkled w. chili flakes + a side mesclun green salad
Maine Lobster QuesadillaUS$21.00
papaya glaze, wisconsin brie, pico de gallo + avocado
The Chicken MeltUS$19.00
organic roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, arugula, salt, pepper, lite mayonnaise + balsamic vinaigrette on pressed on sourdough bread + french fries
Island BLTUS$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, boston lettuce, heirloom tomato, salt, pepper + mayonaise on grilled sourdough + french fries
Classic Grilled CheeseUS$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, roasted tomato on grilled white bread w. sweet potato fries + chipotle mayo dipping sauce
PenneUS$23.00
plum tomato, basil + mozzarella cheese
FrittataUS$17.50
whole egg, spinach, goat cheese + roasted tomato w. a side mesclun green salad (+$2. egg white)

Sides

Sweet Potato FriesUS$7.00
w. chipotle mayo dipping sauce
French FriesUS$7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$11.00
w. chocolate sauce + vanilla bean gelato
Donut HolesUS$13.00
w. caramel dipping sauce + whipped cream
Blueberry CobblerUS$12.00
w. vanilla bean gelato
Key Lime Meringue PieUS$11.00
Apple Tarte TatinUS$12.00
w. creme fraiche
Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$8.00
Fresh Seasonal BerriesUS$12.00
w. whipped cream + mint
Milk ShakeUS$10.00
your choice of up to two gelatos, whipped cream + sprinkles
GelatoUS$5.00
vanilla bean, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio
- 1 ScoopUS$4.00
- 3 ScoopsUS$9.50
SorbetUS$5.00
mango, lemon, raspberry
- 1 ScoopUS$4.00
- 3 ScoopsUS$9.50

What 1,138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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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.

1,138 Reviews

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Judy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food as well as the ambiance and the staff were excellent. I have been to Island several times and will look forward to dining there in the near future.
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Reuel
VIP
Austin
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, great food. Did well for our group which included one that wasn't very hungry and one that is a vegetarian. And the warm brownie dessert just topped it off perfectly.
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Holly
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going to Island. It has such a neighborhood feel to it. The staff is very friendly and on point. The food is delicious. It is not atypical for me to run into a friend or acquaintance there. I highly recommend it (well maybe not too highly that I cannot get a reservation!). : )
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Holly! We love to be a center of great food, service, and conversation in the neighborhood, and we appreciate wonderful guests like you joining us to make that happen. We look forward to hosting you more in 2025!
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Bryan
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dropped-in with my wife and our 14-year old daughter for lunch on a dark and blustery New Year’s Day. Island is a warm, cozy, elegant but comfortable, neighborhood bistro. We enjoyed a terrific meal with great service. Island is the sort of place we would visit weekly if we lived in the neighborhood. We look forward to returning to enjoy dinner there in a future visit to the UES. Highly recommended!
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the review, Bryan! We're so glad that you loved all the things we find so special about Island, and we are thrilled that you were so happy with your food and service. Please do join us again whenever you're in town, and happy 2025!
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Sabrina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, really nice ambience, and we would go there again. Servers are all very nice and when we first sat they quickly got us drinks and took our order. BUT, no one checked on us during the apps and it wasn’t until 1/2 way through dinner that 2 people came by to ask how things were. For a sit down meal where an average of 20% gratuity is expected (and even after all this we left a bit more because it’s the holiday season) I expect someone to ask at least once during the early part of each course if we need anything.
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the feedback, Sabrina. We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambience at Island, but sorry to hear that the service was not as attentive during the early part of your meal as you would have liked. We hope you'll dine with us again so we can attend to you more promptly and ensure you are enjoying each course of your meal to the fullest!
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Robert
VIP
New York City
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Renata and colleagues could not have been more pleasant and professional serving us! Thx for another super dinner at our neighborhood favorite!
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you very much for the review, Robert. Always a pleasure to have you, and we look forward to enjoying your company again soon!
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Antony
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant Good food Courteously service Will return agsin
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the review, Antony! We are very glad to hear you were pleased with your experience here at Island. We hope you will dine with us again soon.
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Jerry
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Populair buurtrestaurant met een mix van museumbezoekers ( om de hoek van o.a. Guggenheim en Metropolitan) en bewoners. Compacte maar gevarieerde menukaart en vriendelijk personeel, dat zowel aan de bar als aan de tafels bedient. De lobster bisque en de peasoup waren heerlijk gevolgd door een voortreffelijke lobster roll en crabcakes. Cava en Sancerre per glas waren aan de prijs maar ze schenken royale glazen bij Island.
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the review, Jerry! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Island and that you liked the soups and seafood so much. We hope you'll come visit us again soon!
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maureen
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfect neighborhood cozy spot..,quiet atmosphere, great seafood
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Maureen! We love being an Upper East Side go-to spot for delicious seafood and a fun but peaceful environment. We hope you'll join us again soon!
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elisa
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant! Was looking for a convenient lunch spot near the Guggenheim and this was perfect It was hard to pick from the menu as there were so many choices I wanted to try. The food was excellent and the service was terrific. Coffee is hot and fresh. I want to try for dinner
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the lovely review, Elisa! We are so glad you enjoyed your lunch at Island so much. Definitely do come join us for dinner - we have many of the delicious lunch options you were looking at available, as well as some excellent dishes we only serve in the evenings. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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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 1138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

7 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
92nd & 93rd Sts
Area
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
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://islandny.com/
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.

Island

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chopped Cobb Salad

Crab Cake Sliders

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Starters

Hummus + PitaUS$15.00

Roasted Tomato SoupUS$13.00

Portobello BruschettaUS$15.00

GuacamoleUS$15.00

Crispy Fried CalamariUS$17.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$20.00

Salads

Nicoise SaladUS$26.00

Apple Walnut SaladUS$18.50

Chopped Cobb SaladUS$22.00

Curried Chicken SaladUS$20.00

Spring Kale SaladUS$20.00

Caesar SaladUS$16.50

Entrees

Caprese PaniniUS$19.00

Maine Lobster RollUS$35.00

Island BurgerUS$21.00

Grilled Salmon BowlUS$28.00

Crab Cake SlidersUS$25.00

Tuna Poke BowlUS$27.00

Yellowfin Tuna BurgerUS$25.00

Avocado ToastUS$18.00

Maine Lobster QuesadillaUS$21.00

The Chicken MeltUS$19.00

Island BLTUS$19.00

Classic Grilled CheeseUS$19.00

PenneUS$23.00

FrittataUS$17.50

Sides

Sweet Potato FriesUS$7.00

French FriesUS$7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$11.00

Donut HolesUS$13.00

Blueberry CobblerUS$12.00

Key Lime Meringue PieUS$11.00

Apple Tarte TatinUS$12.00

Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$8.00

Fresh Seasonal BerriesUS$12.00

Milk ShakeUS$10.00

GelatoUS$5.00

SorbetUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Island offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Island restaurant rated?

Is Island currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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