The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

4.7

1572 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.

The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 249-2222
Website
https://theeastpolenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.
Private party facilities
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.

Location
133 East 65th St., New York, NY 10065
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
Lexington Avenue & 65th Street
Parking details
Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
Public transit
4/5/6/N/R/W train to 59th Street F/Q trains to 63rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00
North Fork Long Island, champagne mignonette
Harvest Squash Soup$26.00
peekytoe crab, curry madras sabayon
Local Market Greens$22.00
avocado, radishes, sesame vinaigrette
Edamame Hummus$21.00
cilantro, market vegetable crudite
Burrata Tartine$29.00
hen of the woods, roasted fennel, anise oil
Faroe Island Salmon Tartare$26.00
calamansi, red onion, chili, baguette
Fried Montauk Squid$26.00
lemon, jalapeno, shishito aioli
Kale Caesar Salad$24.00
anchovy, croutons, bacon, organic egg

Second Course

The East Pole Macro Bowl$35.00
brown sushi rice, miso black eyed peas, braised cabbage, kabocha, avocado, tahini
Faroe Island Salmon$46.00
spiced pumpkin puree, forbidden rice, ginger hijiki salad
Skate Milanese$52.00
baby arugula, sungold tomato, brown butter vinaigrette
Truffle Pappardelle$41.00
red wine braised Hudson Valley short rib
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$39.00
baby kale, sage & basil cream, parmigiano reggiano
Goeffle Road Farm Chicken$42.00
castelfranco radicchio, Rhode Island mushroom ragu,
Grilled Rack of Lamb$60.00
Japanese eggplant, lemon potato, tzatziki, mint salsa
Black Angus NY Strip Steak$61.00
creamed spinach, roasted local potato, jus
Double Burger$32.00
thick cut bacon, vermont cheddar, secret sauce, challah bun, french fries

Sides

$15

Parmesan Truffle Fries
Roasted Shishito Peppers
Sauteed Local Spinach
Carrots & Honey Espelette

What 1,572 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
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar is a cherished neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, known for its "excellent vibe and crowd." Diners appreciate the "unique and delicious" food, "impeccable" service, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, particularly servers like Gerson, are praised for their attentiveness and charm. Despite occasional service hiccups and pricing concerns, many patrons consider it a reliable spot with "fun cocktails" and a "first-class" dining experience.

1,572 Reviews

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Melissa
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place to have brunch, dinner or drinks in the city!
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Douglas
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is just excellent. Service is very very good. The staff is attentive and professional and just very good at what they do. I think the proof this is an exceptional restaurant is in the fact that the place is always absolutely jampacked!
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wendy
Glasgow
128 reviews
vip
5.0
128 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
East Pole is my favorite place for brunch. Warm environment, warm and attentive service,& farm fresh delectable food. So highly recommend!!
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Alexandra
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is truly fantastic! Incredible food, friendly staff, attention to detail is great. I already cannot wait to go back and will recommend to everyone who heads to NYC!
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Lisa
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing in terms of both greeting & food. My omelette was liquidy and partially cold.
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Catherine
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a fabulous experience and such a kind hostess who came out on the street to guide us all in with my elder aunt who walks with a cane and has mobility issues he made sure we did not miss a step on the way in. Bright and cheerful thanksgiving great location … thank you guys for your kindness to the elder so much appreciated ❤️
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Melissa
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the staff, food and vibe was amazing!!!!
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Rodrigo
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food really enjoy going there’
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carolyn
New York City
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place, great hidden gem with wonderful and attentive service. Prices are a bit high- our burgers were $34! Although it was intimate and a really nice setting, the prices might be a deterrent for coming back again soon
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Fred
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live nearby and East Pole is a reliable bar and bistro. Always a good vibe, craft drinks and good unfussy food.
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FAQs

The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1572 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Google Map for The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

133 East 65th St., New York, NY 10065

Additional information

Cross street
Lexington Avenue & 65th Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
Public transit
4/5/6/N/R/W train to 59th StreetF/Q trains to 63rd Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://theeastpolenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 249-2222
Catering
As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.
Private party facilities
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.

The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

First Course

Oysters on the Half Shell$24.00

Harvest Squash Soup$26.00

Local Market Greens$22.00

Edamame Hummus$21.00

Burrata Tartine$29.00

Faroe Island Salmon Tartare$26.00

Fried Montauk Squid$26.00

Kale Caesar Salad$24.00

Second Course

The East Pole Macro Bowl$35.00

Faroe Island Salmon$46.00

Skate Milanese$52.00

Truffle Pappardelle$41.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi$39.00

Goeffle Road Farm Chicken$42.00

Grilled Rack of Lamb$60.00

Black Angus NY Strip Steak$61.00

Double Burger$32.00

Sides

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Roasted Shishito Peppers

Sauteed Local Spinach

Carrots & Honey Espelette

What 1,572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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