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Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side, New York, NY

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side

4.8
4.8
810 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Hi-Life Bar & Grill is one of the Upper West side’s most popular and longstanding neighborhood restaurants (est. 1991). Hi-Life's 1930's decor is the backdrop for bar & grill classics like flame-grilled steaks and hamburgers, broiled and seared fresh fish specials, bountiful "Big Bowls" of pasta and entree salads, and last but not least a Sushi/Raw bar. (Hi-Life was the first NYC restaurant to install a traditional sushi bar in a non-Japanese restaurant setting in 1993. Expertly prepared sushi & sashimi at Hi-Life is a natural extension of the classic Raw Bar one might expect in our 1930's environment.)

Hi-Life also serves a "traditional Westside" brunch that features fresh squeezed juices, complimentary blueberry muffins & cinnamon toast as well as a 4.95 brunch cocktail deal.

In the warmer months Hi-Life outdoor seating includes 26 seats along Amsterdam Ave and another 16 seats on our 83rd St side.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 787-7199
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nazario Pinzon
  • Catering
    One of NYC's more popular and long standing neighborhood restaurants offers their favorites as buffet or a la carte to business and home locations.
  • Private party facilities
    For groups of 7 or more please call our party planners/managers so that we may arrange an appropriate table and menu options.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    83rd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 line stopping at 79th or 86th and Broadway
  • Entertainment
    Hi-Life is always deliciously fun. If you"re getting an early start try our Happy Hour specials $5 Cocktails & $5 Hors D'oeuvres... And if your a Night Owl we've also got a late night happy hour and we serve till 2am on Fri & Sat nights..
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Ball Drop Party Seating, New Years 2025 @ Hi-Life

    $30.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    This NYE will be offering our Regular Menu for indoor dining (and heated outdoor dining). For "Early Dinner" seatings from 4:30 - 7:30 there is NO cover charge, but all Early Dinner guests need to be finished by 9:30. For "Ball-Drop" seating after 9 pm there is a $30 per person COVER CHARGE, but you will have your table for as long as desired - to party with us into 2025 :) ... Ball Drop on Big Screens, New Year's Party Favors included! Please note we will call (or DM for international reservations) to secure your reservation with a credit card. (Reservations are subject to $25 per person charge for any cancellations after 12/27/2024, and $75 per person charge for any cancellations after 12/29/2024 will be applied.)
    Ball Drop Party Seating, New Years 2025 @ Hi-Life Photo

Offers

  • Cocktails & raw Bar Specials; 4-7pm Daily

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM,Sat - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Cocktail, Beer and Wine from $7-$9, ... and Raw Bar Specials : 1.50 Blue Point Oysters and Little Neck Clams

What 810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hi-Life Restaurant on the Upper West Side offers a "terrific experience" with "great cocktails" and a varied menu. Guests love the "friendly staff" and "delicious comfort food." It's an ideal spot for brunch or happy hour. While some mention noise and service issues, most find it a "reliable restaurant" that feels "like home."

810 Reviews
  1. Carl

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for a neighborhood hang. Eclectic menu, reasonable portions, generous cocktails, well-priced.

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  2. Clifford

    New York City

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice, relaxing evening we had for my 77th birthday. Staff was friendly and helpful and the food was real comfort cuisine. A tad pricey but worth it .

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  3. Mark

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I am a, or was a frequent regular customer of Hi Life restaurant. In fact in the past 3 weeks I had spent over $2000 there. This evening I invited my friend to sit outside and have dinner. To begin with the service was terrible, the food arrived cold, and the order was wrong. My friend left early, I paid the bill. I decided I would enjoy the evening and continue to have drinks outside. After having 2 beers at dinner and 5 martinis later, after waiting a very long time, when I got up all the alcohol hit me. I proceded to leave the restaurant, only to be accosted by the entire staff-yelling at me to pay the bill, threatening to call the police! It was clearly an oversite on my part, because I was over served! They had all my information, because had made a reservation and have been a customer there for years. I gave them my card and paid. Not once did they take any responsibility for their actions, making sure I got home OK. If only just 2 of the staff who forcibly stopped me, had properly served me that night, it would not have happened. They owe me a big apology! Not once did they call to make sure I got home safely.

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  4. Kevin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and great service. One of our favorite neighborhood spots. A true local gathering spot.

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  5. Tim

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time going to Hi-Life. The Hi-Life burger was good, cooked to order; so were the fries. I will return should the occasion arise to do so.

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  6. Mario J

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Earl is always accommodating especially when a screaming woman is at the bar! Thanks again, Earl!

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  7. Martha

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great evening. Feels like home; the food, the service, the vibe. It’s my go-to on the UWS.

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  8. Lauretta

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a long-time UpperWestSider, this has been a constant favorite. Their Eggs Benedict and bloody Mary’s cannot be beat anywhere!

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  9. Barbara

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant. Good food, nice atmosphere. I like the cinnamon toast for brunch!

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  10. harald

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t believe I’ve never dined here before. Met my sister and nephew here for last minute dinner. Friendly and helpful staff; food options a plenty. Food prepared the as requested! 5 stars!

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FAQs

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 787-7199.

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side is rated 4.8 stars by 810 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 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side

477 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    83rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 line stopping at 79th or 86th and Broadway
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nazario Pinzon
  • Entertainment
    Hi-Life is always deliciously fun. If you"re getting an early start try our Happy Hour specials $5 Cocktails & $5 Hors D'oeuvres... And if your a Night Owl we've also got a late night happy hour and we serve till 2am on Fri & Sat nights..
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 787-7199
  • Catering
    One of NYC's more popular and long standing neighborhood restaurants offers their favorites as buffet or a la carte to business and home locations.
  • Private party facilities
    For groups of 7 or more please call our party planners/managers so that we may arrange an appropriate table and menu options.
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