When we walked in and saw all seats taken, we hoped the food was going to be amazing. It was not top notch and it was not disgusting... I personally enjoyed the potato cakes but my husband did not because they're made in a special way here. The French dip was good. Onion soup was not good. Sliced new York strip 10oz was not worth it. $37. Overall it was OK but we probably won't return. read more

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I've been going here for years - extremely welcoming atmosphere with a friendly owner. The menu changes from time to time and they welcome feedback. One of the last classic old school cafe spots on the UES! I no longer live in NYC, but it's become a home away from home. read more

Haven't been here forever. Suddenly found myself outside with some time to kill and was also a little hungry. Fast forward, staff is amazing and the cheeseburger was better--albeit smaller--than another place nearby whose initials perhaps may be JGM. I shall return. read more

I had the Monday special of Seafood Risotto (it came with a mixed green salad and desert). The risotto was cooked very well - nice and creamy. The seafood consisted of salmon and some type of baked fish chunks. It was tasty, but a little bland. I added pepper and it was delightful. The mixed green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette was refreshing, but the best was the dessert included chocolate mousse. Sweet, but not too sweet. I enjoyed my meal and the service was good. read more

This is an okay lunch spot. The brunch menu looks good, may have to come back and try it. We had: - French Dip - very good and the fries were cooked to perfection - COB Salad - tasty, with crispy bacon. Wish they would have cut the avocado as opposed to putting in half of an uncut avocado. Service is a bit slow, so don't be in a rush. The restaurant is cramped, tables very close together and a lot of tchotchkes everywhere. Overall we had a nice lunch. read more

Unable to accommodate food allergies. I had an awful experience. The waitress could not understand English enough to realize that I had asked if they had anything that could accommodate my food allergy. She had someone else interpreting it and spoke with the chef. They came out and gave me 4 or 5 options.I chose one of the options. Everyone else food gets served and the server( not the waitress) says we cannot accommodate your allergy. I respond with we asked the chef and he said he could accommodate it with a few options and I ordered one of the options. He says ok, 20 min later my meal is served. Horrible experience, I will never go back. read more

Gorgeous day out, they had outdoor seating, prices seemed reasonable. I was looking forward to taco Tuesday. Service was quick and nice. The food was out very quick and not good. I ordered each of the tacos. They arrived within 5 minutes and, somehow, were all cold. The carne asada was cold and dry but was the best one of all of them though that is not saying much. The chicken taco was drowning in sauce and I couldn't finish it. The fish taco looked good (was fried, with avocado and a chipotle sauce) but it tasted fishy, dry, the tortilla was like rubber, and I could only have one bite. I told the server that the fish tasted fishy and he said ok. Fishy means the fish is not fresh, right? They were $3 each in NYC so maybe I should have known. read more

The food is excellent and the service is superb. We had the pesto pizza, eggs Benedict and avocado eggs Benedict. It was a very comfortable, relaxing atmosphere with the music not too loud. Couldn't have been a better experience near Marymount Manhattan. read more

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Wasn't expecting much from this place since the brunch menu looked pretty standard, but surprisingly good food! French toast was fluffy, thick, delicious, and slightly custardy - and they added a nice touch by warming up the syrup. Avocado eggs benedict was also nice, nothing too crazy, but hit the spot. Loved the crispy potato pancake. Didn't get drinks but they also had good drink deals there... might come back for those next time I'm in the area. read more

Beach Cafe - avocado eggs benedict, french toast - American Near Me - New York, New York

Chicken Milanese, French Dip, Cobb salad all delicious. Open late. They do a great job here.

Comically small burgers that don't come with fries. I feel like I got ripped off by this place. I do not recommend going.

This cute cafe located in the Upper East side of NYC, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat just inside at the large window with great outdoor views. I had the Lobster Shrimp Roll $19 and it was so delicious. We also had a side of cottage fries $5 were fine. Prices are good for Manhattan. read more

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I visited Beach Cafe for a weekday breakfast, which was pretty easy breezy. For my dining pleasure, I went with the Simple Breakfast (eggs, a potato pancake, small dish of apple sauce, an English muffin, and two sausages). The breakfast was fine, but at $17.95, I thought it was a bit on the pricey side. However, I cannot fault the restaurant for this because I saw the prices before entering. In my defense, there were not too many sit-down breakfast options in the area at that time. Prices aside, I will say that the service was pretty top-notch. One minor pet peeve: My tablecloth had several (old) stains on it. Here's my thing, ditch the tablecloths if it's too much work to keep them spotless or near spotless. read more

Beach Cafe - Simple Breakfast - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Beach Cafe is very unusual. I love the outside decor and I couldn't wait to try the Lobster Roll. They don't serve the Lobster Roll until 5pm and then you still need to call first to be sure they have lobster that day. I finally decided I would get here early one morning for breakfast. The French Toast looked great in the photos. Today I hustled down from home and arrived at my brunch time. When I entered I said I hope I'm not too late for breakfast and I was welcomed inside to sit wherever I liked. I presented my proof of vaccination and photo ID. I decided to sit at a table where I could see everything. I said a menu wasn't necessary and placed my order. I asked if it comes with coffee and it doesn't. I decided to pass on a drink and opted for ice water. It wasn't long before my French Toast and Bacon was ready. You have a choice of bacon or sausage. It also comes with syrup but I passed on that. No sense wasting it. The French Toast smelled so good and was plenty sweet enough. Everything on the plate was just enough for me. I left stuffed and happy. Naturally before I left I used the restroom. Everything on that end is fine too. It's clean comfortable and well supplied. I did need help finding the light switch. I'm recommending The Beach Cafe. The employees are very nice. Service was just right, not overly attentive. I met the owner as the employee said I should let him know how much I enjoyed my breakfast. He has a table in the back where he sees everything too! He said they have put a lot of work into the outside dining. It's evident. He also told me the enclosed area on 70th Street will have heat this Winter. I felt comfortable inside as I eat when most places aren't busy. I'm sure this will be my first choice when I have a craving for French Toast! And I want to splurge on myself! Some might say it's pricey. By the way, the atmosphere is beach cafe outside meets old school pub inside. read more

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Freaking love this place. Open late-night, dimly lit eclectic decor, good music, superb Chicken Milanese, Burger/Cottage Fries, excellent service, classic UES neighborhood spot. 10/10 read more

Today was a beautiful day in the city! It was about 67 degrees, extremely windy, partly cloudy, with sunshine coming in and out throughout the day. I was hungry and wanted some lunch. I had to take my dad to the city for a doctor's appointment (I got a parking ticket, but that's a story for another time). I thought I found great parking, but I misjudged my parking and the sign. Anywho... I spotted Beach Cafe as I was driving, and my windows were down, and I kept smelling this food on the grill and followed the smell to them. Their outside setup is nice and chill. The ambiance is excellent; I love the color of the settings as well. It's a real beach vibe but on the sidewalk. I went inside to use the bathroom. I can't tell how the inside looks, but it seems like a typical regular restaurant. I ordered the Original BeachBurger - circa 1966 with a side of French fries and a coke. The staff was very nice! I enjoyed the burger and fries. I don't usually order burgers, and lately, I have been diagnosed with TMJ (so it's hard for me to eat anything, especially things like burgers, tacos, crunchy stuff, etc.). The smell and the menu convinced me to get a burger. I got it medium well with cheese and bacon ($3 extra). It was very satisfying, and I must say I was impressed. They offer a wide range of cheeses to add to your burger. I got American cheese. I would suggest this restaurant! It's a nice vibe, especially with summer and warmer spring weather approaching. One thing I can say is the waiters or not always available, and you don't know who your waiter is, honestly. They need to work on that a little more. I witnessed one lady get out of her seat and said excuse me twice before she can get someone. I had three different people help me. After I got my food, that was it. By then, I was over it. I would've got dessert and another refill of coke. But because there wasn't any follow-up, it was a lost. read more

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Really cute, classic NYC spot. Got the beach burger, fries and huevos rancheros. The burger doesn't come with fries so make sure you ask for those, burger was really Good, fries were crispy and salty, huevos rancheros were a really large portion, eggs were cooked perfectly. The staff was great, patient and attentive. Will be back! read more

I used to live close by and for the first time in 40 years, I revisited, for lunch. I had curry chicken salad for $19. While it was really good, I was expecting a platter of some sort. Nope, it was just a scoop of chicken salad with a couple of cherry tomatoes and a little lettuce. Still being hungry, I ordered dessert.... chocolate layer cake. This was also really good and the serving was generous. The price...$13. Note: No drinks, nothing else. While I can recommend the food, I just didn't find it worth the price and not my kind of place. read more

The hamburger was Great along with delicious fries and drinks. The service was good too.

I used to eat in this place a lot, because the food was decent and the prices weren't bad. Unfortunately, I just recently decided to return there and the food they served me was absolutely DISGUSTING! They should be ashamed of serving the worse chicken paillard I ever ate in my life. Avoid it at all cost!!! read more

Came by last week and ordered a cheeseburger to go for my mom and it was perfectly hot and juicy. She is a cancer patient and had just finished a radiology procedure. It has not been easy finding food she enjoys, but this made her so happy, I thought we finally found something she'll eat! The same procedure was performed today and mom wanted the same burger. Sadly this time the burger meat was cold and dry. The bun was cold and soggy, even though it is packaged separately to prevent the likelihood of this happening. It was as if the burger had been previously made and heated back up just enough to melt the cheese. I work in restaurants and know the difference, needless to say we were very disappointed. I ordered at the restaurant and delivered the burger myself minutes later, just like last time. Note to restaurant, consistency is key when it comes to retaining customers. read more

I honestly don't know why this place has the rating it does! My friend and I came for brunch on Sunday and we brought our dogs, we sat on the outside patio. The waiters were very attentive and kind, even brought water for the dogs! We both ordered avocado toast, it was served on English muffins and had two poached eggs on top! We both ordered the bottomless brunch special which is $29.95 for 3 drinks (mimosas, Bellini, screwdriver, Bloody Mary) and an entrée! That is a wonderful deal in Manhattan!! On Sundays they also have half off bottles of wine!! The only thing I would mention is that they don't have very good options for non egg eaters! read more

Beach Cafe - Bellini / mimosas, outdoor seating! - American Near Me - New York, New York

Perfectly fine weekday Brunch In the mood for eggs, I recently dropped in for a late morning weekday brunch and after perusing the menu I opted for the Eggs Benedict. It was perfectly fine - nothing exceptional but not bad at all. The one off note was that the breakfast potatoes were in the form of a very thin potato pancake - a bit overcooked and a bit greasy. Not much of a crowd on a weekday at 11AM and there was only one overworked waiter for both inside and out. As for atmosphere, I very much enjoyed sitting outside on a beautiful July day...but the inside looked woodsy and welcoming. read more

We wound up at the Beach Cafe when we decided not to wait for a table at the new Green Kitchen. They had a table for 8 waiting for us! Service was fast and friendly. Great brunch deal - 1 brunch entree and 3 brunch drinks for $35. Sharing charge of $5 for the littles who shared French toast. Huevos rancheros were excellent. 2 orders of croque madame - 1 plate had perfectly cooked over easy eggs, the other not as good but still very tasty. The potato pancake that accompanied was well season with crispy edges. Can't speak to Green Kitchen, but you'll have a great meal across the street at Beach Cafe! read more

I've walked by this restaurant for 4 years and always was shocked at how crowded and busy it is 24/7. Today was the day to try it. I was disappointed beyond belief 1) the wait staff have their masks off or at their chins. 2) I asked for mustard and the jar of mustard was put in the table. 1) it was expired. 2) I could not even think of how people scooped mustard out of there to begin with or how many people put their knives in there multiple times and onto their lobster rolls or whatever (scary for people with deadly allergies) 3) holy shit how unprofessional 3) my husband got the mashed potatoes with the chicken. He didn't even touch them- I'm sure the mashed potatoes was from a powder. Didn't taste like potato. 4) I got fries with my burger and I'm sure the fries were frozen. Overall, for such a poppin place with poor food, poor service and quite expensive for frozen food - just so disappointing. I'm stunned people come here!!! I'm not a food critic so my taste is quite poor and I was shocked. That says something The set up and street decor is amazing. I will end on that note. read more

Beach Cafe - Expired mustard...never seen mustard brought to the table like this....for people to double dip into this. EW! - American Near Me - New York, New York

A very special local spot for Upper East Siders and other Manhattanites. Wonderful staff, great food, good vibes. Do not skip on the gorgonzola bread!! I've never seen this anywhere else, it's phenomenal. Their burgers and salads are great as well. But mostly I keep coming back because Beach Cafe is like family. And, again, the gorgonzola bread. read more

Beach Cafe - Gorgonzola Garlic Bread - American Near Me - New York, New York

Really, add half a star for 3 1/2! Two out-of-town friends came to visit, so we just took a walk around the neighborhood until they were ready to collapse, lol, and we decided to eat at Beach Cafe; I know they're always crowded so I figured there has to be a good reason for that. We sat outdoors, & they do have an extensive set-up for that. We were comfortably distant from the surrounding tables; the servers all wore masks. One friend ordered the Cobb Salad; the other had scrambled eggs; I enjoyed the Avocado Eggs Benedict. Everyone liked their meal, but I can only speak about my own. It's two poached eggs over a bit of smashed avocado on an English muffin, would've been nice to have a slice of avocado on the side as well. The eggs were perfectly poached, runny the way a real poached egg should be, but not at all raw. On the plate were a large potato pancake, a bit on the greasy side but pretty tasty, and also a nice pile of mixed greens. Delicious & hit the spot! We thought 4.50 for a cup of tea was kind of up there, but it does come with an individual pot of hot water, so kudos for that. The coffee is 4. Anyway, the food was satisfying & the portions good; I wouldn't use the word 'ambiance' for seating on the sidewalk of 2nd Avenue, but the atmosphere was fine. That extra half star - the service! We were never rushed, & we did sit for a pretty long time (left a good cash tip). They were attentive & noticed when we wanted the tea/coffee that we needed towards the end of our meal. Solid spot for lunch! read more

We had Thanksgiving lunch at Beach Café today (11/28/2024). We chose the 3:00 PM seating as the 1:00 PM seating was not offered. It was a pleasant experience, and I hope that they attract more diners for the evening service. When we ate, only 5 tables were filled and a few people sat at the bar. For the T-Day holiday, they offered a $65 prix fixe menu that included soup, salad, white meat turkey, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, an onion (?!), cranberries and dessert. They then sent you home with a second container of the turkey, stuffing and mashed sweet potatoes. We already had leftovers from the main meal, so the second take-home meal was an unexpected bonus. The desserts were very generous. Attached are pictures. I sense that Beach Café has a lot of regular customers. The crowd is older, and the background music was straight out of the Great American Songbook. A really nice place with really lovely staff! read more

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Overall, very confused by this place and the atmosphere they are going for. I have passed it all the time in the UES and finally came for dinner with my boyfriend and cousin. I called to make a reservation but they only take reservations for 6pm and 7:30pm but "may have other openings earlier". We showed up about 45 minutes early for our 7:30pm reservation and got seated no problem. Not sure why they couldn't just reserve a table for 6:45pm like I asked? The menu is a mix of Italian/American/Mexican/Seafood. All of the food our party ordered was nothing spectacular and seemed overpriced for what we ordered. A small bowl of tater tots for $13? Service was almost TOO attentive and we felt like we were being watched by our waiter the entire time since there weren't many other tables. I realize this was them wanting to clear things when finished/asking if we wanted more. Decor was a bit all over the place - It looked like they were going for a "JG Melon" old school vibe but couldn't pull it off and felt a bit tacky. Overall, wouldn't recommend for dinner but the brunch menu looks like a good deal and outside seating looks nice since they are building a new patio! read more

Beach Cafe - Chicken schnitzel - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Happened upon this Sutton Place area cafe that looks more like a bar than the named Beach Cafe. Even the decor doesn't really scream beach or a full on cafe. I'm going to presume the owner likes the beach and just wanted a different name to keep things interesting. LOL Truth be told, it has a neighborhood charm feel to it even though no one on Yelp seems to get why it is. Just accept it...and between us, I don't think they're hurting from the confusion or lack of stellar Yelp reviews. As I entered shortly after 9am on this brisk 10 degrees January morning, I noticed i was the only customer. Sign says breakfast served at 8am so I was excited to find a sit down (non-diner/non fast food-esque) place here in the East 70's. I had a choice of table, any seat I liked. I parked myself at a table closest to the bar so I could see the TV screen. Dining alone gives me time to read my newspaper or watch the TV without cartoons on. ;-) TV's at the bar were set to cable TV news and stock tickers scrolling across the screen. But interestingly, the music playing was rhythm and blues with jazzy songs in between. As I write this, I'm listening to "Unforgettable" (song by Nat King Cole), however it's sung by a woman...snazzy. Looking over the decor while I was settling in, I see Frank Sinatra on the wall. Guess that review I saw about the Friday night vibes and singers has something to do with the other singers on the walls. I couldn't decide what to eat with the yummy breakfast menu before me but I always love a Croque Madam if the opportunity presents itself. While the variety of eggs Benedict options were plenty, I had to take up this opportunity to try the French breakfast. I ordered hot coffee as well...boy it was plenty hot. Then when my breakfast plate appeared, it was just the right temperature to drink without wincing. My plate was packed with goodies... Side salad with house dressing to accompany my breakfast open faced sandwich. The eggs were perfectly sunny side up, on top of melty gruyere, tomatoes, and ham. The toasted French bread was a bit charred on the sides but soft and warm otherwise. Perfect. The sandwich was so filling and served with lightly seasoned tator tots. Great breakfast indeed. There was even a mini blueberry muffin served warm, on the side. Didn't need it as my plate was plenty full but it was a nice touch. By the time I was halfway through my meal, some locals came in as the waiter, Singh, seemed to know them by name or by their face. He even knew what they liked to order... Asking if they wanted the usual. At this point, he's already refilled my water and coffee without me asking for anything. Not sure what the bad reviews are about but I had no such experience here. I am curious though about the name of the place and unless there's some personal reason to keep the beach theme, this place doesn't need it. It is a cool cafe. I can just picture why it's the cat's meow on a happening Friday evening even though I was here in the daytime. Food was on point and service was great. I'd love to return for the boozy brunch I read about if I'm ever in this hood again. read more

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I was really yearning for a steak as I don't eat much meat anymore. This was my second visit here. The first wasn't very good. Anyhow, it was Wednesday and the special was Prime Rib. Perfect, I thought. As the waiter walked by , I got his attention and tried to order the special, to which he told me that he would have to check with the kitchen to see if it was available yet. It was around 425pm. Moments later, the waiter returned and told me that the dish wouldn't be ready for about 40 minutes. It was cold outside and I wasn't pressed for time, so I told him that I would wait. 40 minutes passed and the prime rib dish came out. The runner who brought it, didn't mention that the plate was hellish hot. So, of course, I burned three fingers. Note: at no time was I offered a comp drink for the wait...or the burn. I took a picture of the dish because it looked pretty good. I cut the first slice , with growing anticipation and bit it off the fork. The meat was so salty and tough that it should have been served with show laces! I tried a few more bites and soon realized that the meat was totally inedible. I summoned the waiter and explained. His "deer in the headlights" look revealed that he didn't know what to do. I politely asked him if a manager was around. He mumbled something and disappeared. Minutes later , he returned and told me that the owner wasn't around. I told him to forget it and I asked for the check. He apparently was clueless about the problem in question as he asked if I want to take the prime rib home. I paid and left , and went to a favorite Italian restaurant on the upper west side. Like I said, this was my second venture to that place. The owner is one of those people who's been in the business too long and only extends himself to the local geriatrics. (No offense, it's the truth). Plus, this place is no Ciprianis and yet the owner asks you to take off your hat when you're seated. I didn't know if I was in a restaurant or a church. The ambiance is akin to a Bingo parlor in the Bronx. I doubt very much that I'll ever go back. Oh, the only thing noteworthy about this place is the music. They probably have it streaming but it's filled with classic tunes by Sinatra ,Bennett, et al. Then again , you can get that on your phone without paying $60 for a salty piece of leather. Now you know. (Sorry for poor picture) read more

Beach Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing restaurant, never had anything I didn't love there. The meatloaf is amazing and the service is fast and kind.

It was a good atmosphere w a casually NY beach decor. I went a long time ago during lunch or brunch, More recently, I went for dinner. It's cute and the menu is good with a variety of dishes. Desserts good, but no menu . They are in a glass case. It's mid range, but probably higher priced then it should be. Extra money for Fremch Fries with a hamburger which I did not order. It might get a bar crowd, I now forget what I ordered , temporary forgetfulness. It was good and it's close by. The service was not particularly attentive. Life saver decor and St. Patrick's Day decorations. Cindy Adams, the gossip columnist and other newspaper articles are on the wall. I think she was a frequent patron.. it's good for the night and lunch. read more

Tried to eat outside for a late lunch/early dinner. The restaurant was completely empty but we were told they have a strict no stroller and no baby policy. Our son is probably better behaved than a lot of the adults! The host was very rude and told us to go somewhere else that allowed high chairs because this was not the place. read more

Nice casual spot on the UES. Had breakfast on a nice Sunday Hand sanitizer is on the table. Waitstaff all masked. Dividers between the tables. The eggs benedict and hueves rancheros were good. The basket of blueberry muffins was fair. read more

Scrambled egg meal was tasty and complete. Server was kind and prompt. Hard to judge ambiance because I came before lunch.

Very mediocre. Got oysters, french onion soup, french fries. Soup was cheap dinner quality. Fries were deep deep fried and greasy. Oysters were fishy and just not great quality. Very strong exhaust smell from the street also contributed to the experience. Crowd is very 60+. My server was awkward and just uncomfortable to communicate with. Not returning. Better get a slice a pizza across the street if hungry or take the Q to 86th and find better dining options. read more

Food is incredibly BLAND. Service is nice and speedy tho. Ambiance is nothing special, could tie in more with the beach theme.

I found the food here marginal at best. Calamari was overcooked and 1/3 of the plate was just the fried breading. When my sandwich arrived I thought "where's the other half." Portions are pathetic. I'm surprised this place is still in business. When the quality and quantity are lame it is a recipe for failure. read more

Their food is just atrocious. I do not understand how one can possibly eat here. It looks dirtier than sidewalk. The service was slow and also terrible, just do yourself a favor and go to chipotle instead. Waste of money. read more