Island

4.7

1130 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 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 1,130 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.

1,130 Reviews

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maureen
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfect neighborhood cozy spot..,quiet atmosphere, great seafood
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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
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lori
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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!!!!
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much, lori! We are so glad to hear that Island is such a staple for you, and that you enjoy our service and all of our selections so much. We love serving folks like you who keep on coming back, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Aaron
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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.
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Aaron! We are so pleased to hear that your mother and you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere so much, and we are very happy to have provided such a lovely dining experience to go with your night of music. We hope to see you again soon and to give you another night of wonderful food and energy.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
110 reviews
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
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!
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you very much for the review, Robert. We are so glad you enjoyed your most recent dinner at Island, and we're happy to hear you enjoyed all the holiday decor - we think it looks very holly and jolly too! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Robin
VIP
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
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.
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for the review, Robin! We're honored to have been chosen as your pre-performance dinner destination, and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the meal and the service you received. We hope you'll come eat with us again soon, performance or no!
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Dorothy
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST local upscale restaurant in Carnegie Hill! Go for the Tuna!
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you very much, Dorothy! We are so glad to hear that you enjoy Island so much, especially our delicious tuna. Come visit us again soon!
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Joseph
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Best experience on the UES !!!! Go now without hesitation
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for the stellar review, Joseph! We are honored to have earned such high praise! Please come join us again soon for another excellent dining experience.
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Rebecca
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fabulous food and service! Local spot where the staff remembers you.
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much for the review, Rebecca! We are always so happy to welcome guests back and to build our community here at Island. We hope you'll come have another delicious meal with us some time soon!
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Corey
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 7 December 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 on 12 December 2024
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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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 1130 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 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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