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Island, New York, NY

Island

4.7
4.7
1170 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,170 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island is a cherished neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, consistently delivering "wonderful food, great service, and luscious cocktails." Regulars appreciate its "friendly staff" and "cozy atmosphere." While some note noise and crowding, the overall experience remains "always dependable" with a "terrific menu" and "delicious" offerings.
1,170 Reviews
  1. stacey VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this little neighborhood gem! Island is a warm, delicious and comfortable upper east side restaurant with a great menu snd excellent food. The service is attentive and unpretentious and makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Always dependable, delicious and a lovely buzzing but comfy ambiance!

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  2. Emily VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really love this place. I live further downtown and wish it was in my neighborhood.

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  3. Robert VIP

    New York City119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked an early table for dinner after a busy Saturday of running around. Thrilled to report the 'early bird' experience at Island is as fun and satisfying as dining during 'regular' dinner times! Thx again to all at Island for another fantastic dining experience!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Island. It is our regular go to neighborhood restaurant.

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  5. Laura VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely adore this restaurant. Wonderful food, great service, and luscious cocktails!!
    IslandResponded 6 days ago
    Luscious! We love that you loved it! Thanks so much, Laura! See you soon.

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  6. Parmelia VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, wonderful service, but super squashed together tables and REALLY loud. Remove at least 3 tables, so there’s more elbow room!
    IslandResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Parmelia! Thank you so much for your kind words about the food and service! We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the table spacing and noise level. We understand it can be a bit cozy and lively inside at times. We're excited to announce that we'll soon be opening an outdoor shed area, which will provide additional seating options and hopefully a more relaxed atmosphere. We're always looking for ways to improve the dining experience, and your comments are valuable to us. We hope you'll consider visiting us again!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Theodora VIP

    Los Angeles56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the restaurant and the food is great! Wait service fine and enjoyed my lunch.
    IslandResponded 6 days ago
    We're so happy to hear you had a great lunch experience, Theodora! We hope to serve you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food delightful service! We will be back soon!
    IslandResponded on March 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed both the food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon.

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  9. Robert VIP

    New York City119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an especially delightful brunch-thx to all the staff at Island-especially John and Remata who served us! Delicious food, great energy and service as always!!
    IslandResponded on March 12, 2025
    We're so happy to hear you had a delightful brunch, Robert! Thanks for your feedback.

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  10. joanna VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would go back. So nice they take res for brunch!!
    IslandResponded on March 12, 2025
    Hi Joanna! Thank you so much for the review. Yes, we do, and we’re looking forward to welcoming 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 1170 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Island

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    92nd & 93rd Sts
  • Neighborhood
    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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