What an absolutely fun night at Alison's in East Harlem, NYC, with 3 friends to eat good food in a quaint atmosphere to catch up. We hit it at exactly the right time on Sunday, 6pm, before it got too busy. We had oysters, buffalo wings and cauliflower for apps. The oysters were a stand out and the cauliflower got devoured in seconds! We had 5 prosecco's between us and it was absolutely delicious. For mains we had the beef burger and salmon burger, arugula and manchengo cheese salad and a salmon and rice bowl. Each of us enjoyed our meals and vowed to come back again to try other menu items. We shared a warm waffle with ice cream and Nutella for desert that was sublime. So delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our server, Mark, who checked on us a lot and was very congenial. The timing of our food coming out was also perfect. Be aware that there is a credit card service fee of 3%. In this economy I guess we'll see more of that. But for a small restaurant with excellent service, it was worth it! read more

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What a delight find! When we entered the staff was welcoming and the ambiance was as well. The musical vibe is old-school R&B, which during brunch is the perfect accompaniment. The menu offers a nice selection of food, including vegetarian options that you can add a protein to if you desire. We ordered a vegetarian flower bowl, one with chicken and the chilaquiles and all were incredibly tasty. The Chilaquiles are quite spicy so if you are not a fan of spicy food, you will not enjoy the green salsa. However, I found it to be delicious and tasty on top of the spice. I will be adding this to my places that I eat at every time I come to New York because this was an overall fantastic experience read more

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I came here for a late Saturday brunch on a holiday weekend. There were only a few other patrons. We had a stroller with us and they were kind enough to put two tables together for our party so that we could sit at a table with booth seating, with room for the stroller on the side. The restaurant is relatively small with not many more than a dozen tables. It's cute, with subtly whimsy decor. To eat, I had the avocado toast. I was a bit hesitant about the beet puree because I thought it would be sweet and chalky, but it was actually salty and creamy and paired nicely with the avocado. The toast was not super thick and the poached egg was small, but it was tasty and the perfect portion size. I liked the lemon vinaigrette on the side salad. My father in-law got the buffalo shrimp and said the shrimp tasted very fresh. The Old Bay fries were a huge hit with the whole family. The accompanying aioli was creamy and delicious. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and it came with two large stacked pieces of chicken, so it was quite filling. I also ordered a grapefruit juice, which was perfectly tart. For dessert, we had the apple tart. It was a bit small, but had a nice amount of sweetness and buttery crust. Our waitress was friendly. I'd recommend a visit! read more

Alison - Avocado toast - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Omg little small wine restaurant bar but I never enjoyed such a good lamb slider so much.. excellent food amazing deals HH food and service are delightful! Adolfo great server. read more

Had a wonderful team lunch at Alison. It gave casual french cafe vibes. They were so accommodating to our large party. The food looked and tasted delicious. I arrived little late to lunch, but managed to get a good serving of the appetizers, calamari and hummus & pita bread. I simply wanted more from the few bites I got. Crispy yet soft the calamari had my heart and serving the pita warm was a nice touch. They were great at replenishing the pita with the generous amount of hummus we received. My main course was the chicken schitnzel with mash. It tasted nice and was seasoned well. I did feel the chicken dried out a bit so a heavier sauce would help out. Overall a 10/10. read more

Alison - Chicken Schnitzel - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Lovely space with such cute decor. Food was also super yummy with many traditional dinette options. Service was a little delayed and slow, I believe due to the server to the number of people. But overall attentive. read more

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Great spot near the Museum of the City of New York. Casual spot with inviting atmosphere. We were there at brunch time so there were some couples with young kids. Sat outside which was nice. Super waitress! My friend had an omelette which she loved and I had a delicious farro salad. Would definitely go back if I were in the neighborhood. read more

Alison - Farro salad with kale, feta, onions, avocado, and added chicken... - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped by Alison because it was within walking distance of Mount Sinai, which made it super convenient. The spot serves American-style food and has a relaxed, casual vibe. Mark was our bartender, and he was fantastic, super friendly and knowledgeable. He walked us through the menu, which doesn't offer a full liquor selection, just beer and wine, but he made great recommendations. They have a happy hour from 12-7pm which was a nice bonus. The Old Bay fries, chicken wings, and chicken sliders were definitely worth trying--seasoned well and great for sharing. Just a heads-up: the wings and sliders are sold individually, so plan your order accordingly. I also tried the salmon burger, which I wanted to like, but it was a bit too soft and could've used more seasoning. That said, the overall experience was great, good food, excellent service, and a solid spot if you're in the area. I'd come back again, especially for happy hour and chicken sliders!! read more

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I'm coming back! It's such a welcoming restaurant, love the decor, very well lit. What really got me was the hospitality, how they checked up on you, gave you an estimate time of your food. And then when the food came....it was delicious and fresh ingredients. My friend had the salmon over coconut rice, which I didn't take a picture of, so flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the skin,oh my goodness I was in heaven. Definitely coming back to the Harlem location....thank you two gentlemen, that ran the restaurant on point. read more

Alison - BLT on Sourdough - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I will be reviewing this venue for two different visits this month. My first visit this month was on one of my Summer Fridays, where I only worked until noon. I arrived uptown and decided to go have lunch. I looked at the menu and this restaurant had a great lunch special. The lunch specials are any sandwich with a soup or salad for $18.50. When I arrived, there were about 10 people in the restaurant. There is a sign that informs you to wait to be seated. I was seated and the sever Marc took my order. I went with the Grilled Salmon sandwich with a salad. Marc was nice, attentive, and very helpful. The salad I chose was the Manchego & Arugula salad. The salad came out before the sandwich. It was sweet, nutty, and delicious. My only suggestion for the salad is to be on a bigger plate because the salad was falling off as I ate it. The Grilled Salmon sandwich was delicious. I was there so long that happy hour started. I had the Hibiscus Mule drink on the suggestion of Marc. I never had Hibiscus before. It was a great suggestion because the drink was delicious. My lunch experience went very well. My second time visiting the venue this month was for Happy hour this past Friday. When I arrived, I entered and waited to be seated. I was asked by a lady, where do I want to sit. I informed her that I wanted to sit at a table. I ordered the Narragansett Lager, 2 lamb sliders, old bay fries, and the Shimp Baja tacos. The customer service I received during this visit was so different from my previous experience. I don't remember my server saying hello or his name. I had to flag him down if I needed something. It was the same number of guests as the last time I was there, 10 people. I realized when I ordered the lamb sliders I didn't ask how they are traditionally cooked. Nate, whose name I know from the receipt mentioned that the sliders are made medium or medium well and they come out a little pink. When I received my sliders, they were well done. Once I received my food he didn't check in on me. I had to flag him down for some ketchup. He checked in on me about 20 minutes later. When it was time to pay, I was planning to leave an 18% tip due to the service. However, the machine started at 20% for the tip. read more

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Rustic vibes and very snug cozy seating area when it's packed for brunch. we got steak and eggs which was fantastic. the mayo potatoes did throw me off. and got the crispy chicken sandwich with old bay fries. the french fries were top tier however the sandwich was sloppy the breading didn't really stick and it was all over the place. i had better chicken sandwiches and it was not a good pick in my opinion. the chimmicurri was fantastic on the steak the service was kind and on point. i don't think i'll come back here but it's worth a try to check out if you're in the area B+ 7/10 read more

Alison - steak and eggs chicken sandwiches - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This was a fantastic spot! I found Alison through Pulsd, it was an unbeatable deal $79 For a 3 course dinner plus a bottle of wine! The meals were amazing, i went with my mom and stepdad, we were able to combine vouchers. I had the beef cheek birria with chickpeas, my husband by had the chicken, and my mom had the barramundi and my stepdad had the pappardelle. Everything was excellent! The decor was understated and elegant and the music was fire ( bob Marley, soft reggae)The service was awesome, our server was kind and friendly :) I encourage you to give them a try! read more

It's a cute place. Tiny, cozy, nice decor, great bar. But the experience overall was underwhelming. The food was just ok, nothing was spectacular, or memorable. It wasn't bad but it was nothing to rave about. Mediterranean salad was kind of bland and under seasoned, the salmon bowl was deceptive, it was just a piece of salmon fillet on rice, there was no coconut or crunch, only very thinly sliced avocado. It wasn't bad but wasn't what I expected based on the menu description. The appetizers were ok, the cauliflower was flavorful, humus was ok, not authentic, pita was flat and cold. Underwhelming. I can make a better spread at home. Wines by the glass were extremely expensive at $16 per glass and very limited selection. I'm not coming back, too many amazing options to explore in the city, this just wasn't a hit with any of us. read more

I was in the area after an appointment so I decided to come here for Happy Hour. The menu looked good and I decided to give Alison a try. The initial greeting by the hostess (I am not sure if this was her actual position) was lackluster and left much to be desired. Even as I left, I wasn't thanked for coming or wished well from this same individual. I only mention this because she was at the door both when I entered and left so I expected some type of greeting/farewell. I ended up sitting at the bar and the bartender was amazing. She had great energy and gave solid recommendations. I ended up going with the buffalo wings and old bay fries off the happy hour menu and the calamari off the standard menu. I was a little nervous about the old bay fries but they were great and the aioli it came with was 10/10. The calamari was fried nicely and had just enough seasoning to not be bland. The wings were pretty good and the amount of sauce was spot on. I ordered a hibiscus mule for my drink and it was balanced and refreshing. If I was in the area, I would come back because the food and drinks were good. Hopefully I have a better experience next time. read more

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Pulsd deal has become a little more limited but the volume and quality of the bottle of wine made up for it read more

Alison - Barramundi - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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This is one of my favorite spots when I come to the city now. I've tried different foods on the happy hour menu, but I'm a french fry girlie so I will always recommend those. Alison has some great fries. What I really loved was the rose I had, a french one by the glass. My second time there I had wanted to try out the Slovenian one but they were out, so I went with the one that was amazing the first time, the Côté Mas Rosé Aurore. I love a rosé that isn't too dry, or sweet, or acidic. I hate a vinegar aftertaste. This one is smooth, crisp, refreshing, and full bodied, but not sweet, I absolutely love it. Dim, soft lighting melts cortisol and gives a really mellow vibe, Looking forward to going back! read more

Alison - A friend and a good glass of wine in the very mellow interior - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Brunch = Alison! Such a wonderful and charming place! My boyfriend and I live in East Harlem and decided to check out Alison for Sunday brunch and we were not disappointed. The Vibes at Alison are immaculate! From the old brick to the funky neon sign in the window this place slaps! We had reserved a table and ran a little late, however, we were greeted and sat immediately just the same. The service was fantastic across the board! The server came to our table a few minutes after we were sat to take our drink order, I had the champagne, while my boyfriend had the ice-coffee (champagne was fantastic, the coffee was not good). From there we placed our order and here is what we had: - French fries (so good! Fried to protection) - smoke salmon toast (my boyfriend said that he cannot stop thinking about how good this dish was!) - Chilaquiles (so spicy! But delicious, I would definitely order this dish again!) I would rate Alison one of the best brunch spots I have been to in a while! Thanks for a great start to my Sunday. read more

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I loved the vibe at Alison. Service was great. We sat outside and it was lovely. I had the salmon toast and it was delicious! We had Bellinis that also tasted great. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely visit again. read more

Alison - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy The salmon was a little salty but the flavors were great and the beans complemented the fish well. The sauce on the Barramundi was excellent, it had the perfect amount of spice. We also had the croquettes and the Sunday oyster deal. Nice ambiance to the restaurant, plus a cute outdoor seating area. read more

Alison - Alaskan Salmon, Barramundi - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This spot is definitely a neighborhood gem and I've been many times. However my most recent visit has me a little concerned about the training in the kitchen. About a year ago, I dined with a friend at Allison and had an incredible experience that included a very delicious steak tartare. Unfortunately, I don't feel that's what we were served just the other day and it looks completely different. We also ordered the garlic shrimp. The shrimp came out piping hot and the garlic on top was room temp. There was a lack of seasoning or flavor to the shrimp outside of the garlic. I would highly recommend a kitchen staff training if this is what they believe presentation and preparation for steak tartare is. read more

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I love this place simply because I love the atmosphere. Option to dine indoors or out. Love the glass walls. Food is always yummy! The happy hour specials are amazing! Who ever says no to wings and oysters. Great for group or small party. Spacious but yet so intimate. Service is great and accommodating. Alexis is amazing! read more

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Solid 4.5/5 weekend brunch spot! Only taking a bit off because they took awhile to open even though I made a reservation for when it opened. We were in a bit of a time crunch, but luckily the dishes came out quickly. I ordered a mimosa to go with it all. It was nice out so we sat outside, otherwise the indoor seating area was decorated chic and gave off European vibes. Friendly and efficient service overall. We ordered shakshuka and avocado toast- which was on the basic side- but I loved the touch of the beet humus and the shakshuka was so tomatoey-- we really enjoyed it!! I don't often find brunch spots to be stand out but I think this is worth a shoutout. Also, it's supposedly open more early than lots of brunch spot- at 10 am if you're interested. My friend and I found the prices to be reasonable given we're in the UES. read more

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Came here once for dinner and absolutely loved it! Service was stellar and the food was to die for. Super fresh oysters as well. Really great stable in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I just went for brunch and the experience was not as great. The staff seemed overwhelmed. There was a slight miscommunication with our latte, but the waitress was super understanding and fixed it immediately. May have just caught them on an off day! read more

Wonderful birthday lunch! My husband took me to Alison's for oysters and bubbly. It was quiet as it was a weekday in October, but the service was so impeccable and caring that I expect that to be the norm. The ambiance is lovely, small and comfortable, but not crowded. We stayed and ordered dessert and they brought complementary drinks. Delightful all around! read more

Super cute vibes, attentive service, and great food (thanks Eleanore)! The salmon bowl was very well done. And don't forget to order the espresso flan for dessert read more

Gem of a spot in East Harlem for a cozy and elevated dinner. Loved the Alison burger and fresh oysters. Wine selection was great and there's a touch screen menu to view the wines by country. Service was A+!! Will gladly be back for their brunch and Happy Hour fare. read more

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I love the crispy sushi rice dish. I had the shrimp dish before but it looks like they switched it up since I was last there. Love that they have jazz on certain nights and the servers are kind. Very clean and lovely space. I can't wait to try their brunch! read more

The two stars are solely for the bartender who was an absolute joy to sit with and made me a good drink. The tall man in the apron, however, would not let me sit at a table because I was alone. What an outrageous policy! I dine alone all the time and have gotten a table to myself at Le effing Bernadin but let Alison tell it and I'm not worthy of getting a real chair. The restaurant was almost completely empty and there was literally no one sitting outside where I wanted to sit. I chugged my hibiscus mule that the bartender made me and left, I couldn't even finish my cheese empanada because the interaction ruined my appetite. I live in the neighborhood and will be avoiding Alison like the plague. read more

I really liked this place for a midweek lunch with friends. A bunch of us met up prior to a visit to the Museum of The City of New York on 5th Ave. I found this spot just a few blocks from the museum through a few searches. They had really nice, friendly and attentive service. We had a round of excellent Bloody Marys with a nice kick. Really good burgers/fries, tasty omelette, great salad and salmon/rice bowl. Their menu covers all the bases! We were a group of 6 and all left very satisfied. This place is a sure bet if you're in the area. read more

It is one of the best restaurants I have visited in a while, from the food, ambiance, and service. I suggest making a reservation on the weekends, as it can get busy. On the weekdays, you can risk walking in and always sit at the bar for dinner unless you are a larger party. They also have ample outdoor seating. This restaurant has something on the menu for everyone, with lots of vegetarian. I am not a vegetarian, so my partner and I chose to share a couple of the small/appetizer dishes. We had the Shrimp Aguachile ($21), which was paired with tortilla chips. This dish was bright and acidic, and the sauce covered in the plate was drinkable. We then had the Steak Tartare ($21), which was served with the lightest parmesan crackers. We then ordered the Crispy Sushi Rice ($16), which we order everywhere we see. Excellent as usual; you cannot go wrong with this dish. For dessert, we ordered the Coffee Flan ($10). A perfect end to a meal. This place is perfect for date night, dinner with friends, or a nightcap and dessert. They have a brunch on the weekend that I can't wait to try as well, but their dinner menu is what I will keep coming back for. read more

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4.5 stars rounded up. Perfect place for Saturday brunch while visiting child. Great food, service, ambiance. Prices reasonable.

Cute spot, my dog and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. They had a doggie bowl for her and immediately provided water. I enjoyed a glass of wine and some appetizers for an early evening meal. Servers were all really nice and attentive. read more

Alison - Cheese Croquettes and Kofta Lamb Kebab - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Ive been beck TWICE during my last trip (only 6 days long) because yes it is that good. since my first time here two whole years ago, Alisons is always on my itinerary. Of course i got the half roasted chicken with potatoes and my hibiscus mule. They are consistent and they never disappoint. i am a ride or die Alison fan and will keep coming here for years and years no matter what. read more

This place is so cute! Went for a date with my bf, would also be a good spot for catching up with girlfriends. Wine selection is expansive, food was delicious, they had craft beer. We had salmon ceviche (loved), steak salad (he said it was good but quality of his steak could have been better), fish tacos (loved, the tortilla was amazing). Table next to us had dessert that looked really good but we were too full. The restaurant had so many tables available and they really should be full. I think they opened during covid? But if this place were in the west village it would have been packed to the brim. read more

Alison - Steak Salad - sorry forgot to take before he ate it; was okay but he wished he ordered something else. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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To start off I am a Non vaccinated human. I came in on a Thursday around 4:45pm asked for an outdoor seating and wasn't given any issue whatsoever. I hear it's better to make a reservation though! Happy hour from 3/6pm and the OYSTERS ARE FRESH MY GUY! I was pleasantly surprised with the HH sangria as well(tasty). So all in all food was great (lamb slider) and drinks as well. Make it your business to come here just to experience a new vibe in lower Harlem.. lol I have to call it that to make it feel like I did something for the culture Service was also very OK.. a smile wouldn't hurt thou read more

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I always enjoy my time here and everyone who works here is not only welcoming but knowledgeable on the menu and pairing. They have a great happy hour, and it's a great place to come post work and decompress before it gets busier for the dinner service. On this visit I enjoyed the steak salad. It was well prepared, cooked to temp (these things matter) and the salad, simple (like I like it) came with caramelized onions, blue cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. I also added an order of HH oysters... tasty and fresh per usual! read more

Alison - Oyster - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Great atmosphere, great service (shout out to Joel). Hummus, mushroom croquette, and black ceviche on point! We have a new local

I was hoping to give this place high stars but I cant. I drive past this place every day on my way to work, and I finally decided to stop in after work. The restaurant Decour is calm and relaxing. There were many patrons inside, chatting, enjoying a drink, and just listening to the music. Service was prompt and the weight staff was very friendly. I was not that hungry so I decided to go with the chicken and waffles and to drink I got a Sherry royale. The presentation of the food and drinks was pleasing to the eye however, I did not really like the texture of the waffle. It was small and very crunchy, almost like a cracker. The chicken cutlet was golden brown, but it was lacking some very needed seasoning which I had to supplement with hot sauce. In all it was nice to say that I tried this place, but I cannot say I would come back other than just for drinks and to hang out and chat. read more

Alison - Chicken and waffles - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Overall I felt very underwhelmed by the food in taste and portion size. I honestly could cook somthing better at home. The sourdough tased like it was from the grocery store, the chickpeas were not crispy, salmon slightly overcooked. Can't market yourself as fine dining when you can't deliver. Closed on mondays. read more

I've been doing the thing called brunch lately and I really been missing out!! The price is right, the time of day is right and the overall ambiance of mid-day casual/semi-dressy attire is ideal. The set up of the place is casual, the staff are nice but typical NY like. We chose this place to eat because it's cute and cozy. To eat, I ordered 1/2 dozen oysters, a cappuccino, and eggs Benedict. The oysters were my favorite. The sauce to dress the oysters were spicy and amplified the texture and taste of the oysters in a positive way. The eggs Benedict with the hollandaise sauce was ok, it didn't quite stand out as much as the lettuce leaves with the vinaigrette dressing. It tasted like any typical eggs Benedict. I can definitely see myself going back for brunch. read more

Alison - Cappuccino - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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