We came for the magic show and I had so much fun! My roommate and I succeeded in the ticket drop…read moreodds, at roughly 75$ it was nice to have a drink with the show. Only my second magic show and I will say I don't know how they do any of their magic, but I enjoyed every second of it! It was fun, engaging, and active. They split the audience into three different groups and had three magicians that rotated from each group then finished up with a couple whole group magic tricks. It was fun to see different styles with different focused. I definitely would recommend this for the vibes and a good fun night. We are at uva next door beforehand since they only have chips for service on show nights.

If you're looking for a speakeasy vibe spot for some amazing cocktails, this is the place to be in…read moreupper east side. We tried half their menu and were left super impressed. The service is great. They'll accommodate your requests

Love the vibe here but it has changed over the years. The bouncers make you wait in line even if it…read moreis not full which I think is silly that two girls had to wait in line and then there were letting guys just walk in. The musicians are very talented and the mocktails are delicious.

Dropped in Thursday night with a group of 4 to celebrate a birthday. Thankfully we were able to…read moresnag some seats at the bar and eventually a table as we did not have a reservation. Servers were very kind and attentive, it's a very well decorated bar and we appreciated the live music as well. Drinks are pricy, but they are boozy and very well balanced when it comes to the flavors. I tried the Jackie O and the Ludwig's Brush and enjoyed both however the Ludwig's Brush was a more unique drinking experience (Apricot forward). From sampling my friends drinks I can also say they make a very good Dirty Martini.

Best spot on the UES!!…read more The bang bang shrimp is to die for and the service is always the friendliest

Came here for a night cap, when they have $10 drinks…read more We managed to get a table (though it was packed) with a short wait and the service was super friendly and nice. My friends had the espresso martini which was tasty but a bit sweet for my taste. I had the beer and a shot, which, though the beer was a bit small, was a great beer for the deal. The vibes were lively, definitely where you go when you are trying to have a good time. It was a bit loud and probably night time is not a place you want to take a date, but more for friends and going out. Overall though, a great place and find and I would come again.

On 4.18.26, the weather here in NYC was pleasant with a calm breeze, so upon leaving the theatre, I…read morehad decided to "treat myself," for a change and has an early supper at THE EAST POLE, were several of the staffers, including the CHEF JOE, suggested that I head on over to MELODY' s PIANO BAR . . . the dim, comfortable, piano playing was perfect night to send the evening. The drinks were exotic, refreshing. The only nip-in- the-bud for me was: I was a lil' undressed; it its a very cozy, but chic environment. I highly recommend it for a first date, a ladies night out, birthday, and/or anniversary. I will be returning, again, and again!!! SULE, www.nunuradio.com

UES Piano Bar sounds awesome and it is! We've lived nearby for 12 years and finally stopped in on a…read moreclassic Manhattan Saturday night in January. The line moved quickly and WHAM! the second we walked through the door, the energy hit us like seeing a best friend. The live music was fantastic: a great multi-piece band singing classic favorites. Add in friendly people, attentive staff, and a lively setup with seats, tables, dancing, and a fun crowd the entire time we were there. Highly recommended for a high-karma, feel-good night out. We're definitely coming back with some of our peeps, they're going to love it.

If you live on the UES this family-owned restaurant is a must visit! It's located at the old Cacio…read morePepe on 78th and York and arguably the best Italian restaurant in the UES. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by an incredible staff - Danny, Victor, Luis, and Alex are all warm and personable. They did a fantastic job transforming the inside, creating a cozy/chic atmosphere. You can pop in for flavorful cocktails at the bar or enjoy a 10/10 dinner. If you're looking for food, I'd recommend: - The brussels sprouts - great reduction/marinade with a tiny bit of spice - The short rib with demi-glaze over a bed of mashed potatoes is my favorite item on the menu - The chicken parm is delicious and a huge portion - 4 of the 6 people in our party ordered lasagna and agree it needs to become a staple on the menu - Lastly.. The bread pudding. You won't find a better bread pudding in all of NYC. The vanilla bean ice cream is placed on top of "fresh out the oven" cinnamon bread drizzled with raisins and caramel. You guys are awesome - thank you!

I went to this Italian restaurant with one of the many groups I attend dinners with. The staff was…read morefriendly, and the atmosphere was nice, with plenty of people inside along with our large group. The menu isn't the largest, but they gave a long list of specials on a separate menu. The specials don't have their price listed, which made it a bit awkward ordering, as I asked about a bunch of the main dishes, which were all apparently $50 to $60. In terms of drinks, we split a large selection of BYOB as per the group. I decided to go with an appetizer and pasta. However, in retrospect, I probably should have gotten the Branzino Alla Livornese, or another fish dish as my main dish, or skipped the appetizer entirely and ordered one of the expensive fish dishes. My appetizer was the pretty good Polpette for $14, listed as homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, and shaved parmesan cheese. This came with several small soft meatballs with a decently flavored tomato sauce. I slightly prefer other spots, which gave larger meatballs as they have more texture, but they were fine, and the number of them makes it so you can split this dish. This was good enough. My main dish, rather regrettably, was the $26.95 Tagliatelle Ai Funghi with shiitake, cremini, portobello, oysters, and marsala wine. The portion was decent, and the pasta was decently cooked, though slightly soft for my liking. There was a good amount of mushrooms, which paired well with the very typical wine sauce, but there was another major issue with said sauce. The dish contained many sprigs of charred aromatics mixed among the sauce and mushrooms, which were presumably thyme, judging by the earthy aftertaste. The charred pieces overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the sauce and the pasta, also having a very unappetizing texture. It wasn't like it was just large pieces that could be easily picked out, so I occasionally got an overly earthy and bitter bite. I would have brought this up with the waitstaff, but they were very overwhelmed, so eventually I stopped eating. This place had friendly staff, and many other dishes looked tasty. However, I didn't have the best dining experience.

The atmosphere is cozy and the lighting creates a nice vibe. We tried a few mains--flavors were…read moregood, but nothing stood out as exceptional. Portions were decent, though if you're really hungry, you might want to order a bit extra. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, a pleasant spot for a casual night out, though not something I'd go out of my way for

Love Drunken Monkey!!! We've had this place on our radar for some time and finally made our way to…read morethe east side to check it out. The one thing that stood out for us was how the staff and patrons all interacted like a family. The wait staff had a true camaraderie and seemed to interact with each other like an well-oiled machine who truly cared about their jobs, the patrons, and one another! How refreshing. As for drinks and food, you likely can't go wrong with any of their menu selections. "Must try" items include the Lemon Dahl -- a.k.a. yellow lentils (trust me; get this) -- the Chicken Tikka, and Seekh Kabab (ground lamb). But every dish we saw come out to nearby tables looked yummy!! I can't wait to go back and try even more dishes! The interior is eclectic and feels cozy! We sat at the bar during our visit, but DM would definitely be great for a date night, too, because it's so intimate feeling inside. Try Drunken Monkey if you are ever in the UES and on the lookout for some unique Indian food! We'll definitely return for another visit soon!

My friend and I were looking for a place to go, opened yelp and it showed us this place - so here…read morewe are. It's a busy wine bar/restaurant. My friend and I already ate, so we opted just to sit at the bar. It's a busy place, but cozy enough. Can be a little loud. Drinks were good (and strong!) but you can at least say you're getting your money's worth. Bartender was nice and service was good. Good mixture of people, some folks with friends, some appeared to be on dates, mixture of young-ish and older-ish place. I get the feeling that if you want to come here for food, its best to RSVP and that my friend and I just got lucky to get seats at the bar when we did.

Five stars for service, four stars for the food…read more We came here for a private mixer and I loved the ambiance as soon as we got there. There were some heavy hors d'oeuvres which included your tropical charcuterie options, fried calamari and artichoke, and mini arancini. I must say, that arancini was amaaaaaazing. I didn't want to be greedy so I only had two, and I'm still kicking myself for being so modest. They were worth the calories. Luciano was the main server for the mixer and recommended a white wine that I cannot remember. I want to thank him as I frequently get migraines afterwards and even though I had three glasses, I woke up feeling fine. My colleagues and I stayed for dinner and Luciano was our server (yay!). He was so charismatic and attentive during our meal. I ended up trying the l'hamburger which was made with rib tips, while most of my team went for the steak. The burger was probably one of the best that I've had - there was so much flavor and it was really moist. Also, it was the perfect size. I left feeling satisfied, but not overwhelmed or heavy. The fries weren't really fries, though. They were potato wedges, and they didn't really add much to the meal. I didn't finish them. Although we opted out of desert, Luciano brought out complementary tiramisu and a slice of hazelnut cake for the table to share. I definitely enjoyed my experience.

The Mark and Surrey Hotels are fabulous boutique hotels on the Upper East Side in New York. We…read morespent an afternoon at these gems on our recent trip for my bday weekend. It's easy to hit both in an afternoon because they're around the corner from each other. They're both elevated in every way but have a real residential feel to them. Nothing better than a spot where you see locals hanging out. Our beautiful wives had the idea to find a nice place to grab an afternoon snack and cocktail and decided on trying out the Mark Bar first They were able to score bar seats so we had the perfect spot for afternoon fun. The coolest thing about the Mark Bar was something we've never seen in a bar. Many had their dogs with them in the bar. It was a nice treat for us since we love pups. Every designer breed you can imagine was enjoying the beautiful space with their people. Another nice touch was the gourmet hot chocolate and chili dog cart they had stationed on the sidewalk outside next to the hotel entrance. We regrettably passed on the chili dog, but had their prize winning hot cocoa. So good!!! The Mark Bar is chic and warm. It oozes stylish and loungy. We struck up a number of friendly discussions with folks around us when one of our crew thought they lost their phone at the bar. Everyone dropped what they were doing to help us look for it. Good thing she found it in her back pocket. Of course the people watching on the Upper East Side is spectacular and it didn't disappoint. Everyone was as friendly as they were dressed to the nines. The cocktail shot is a Negroni. What a great afternoon. These are a must during your next NYC visit. Salute @thejohnnycoxktail

I enjoyed my experience here at the mark hotel. I visited the bar/restaurant on the lobby floor. I…read morewas celebrating my dog's 5th birthday lol and the staff was extremely accommodating. I sat on the couch in the corner I had one cocktail. the Burrata, tuna tartar, and noodle had a K-9 cuisine bowl from the doggy menu. She cleaned her plate and I enjoyed my apps. Everyone from the door to the restaurant was very pleasant and I would absolutely visit again.

The most moody and chicest of bars in the UES…read more A hidden gem if you will. The drinks can be a hit or miss but there's one guy who knows his stuff when it comes to explaining and making drinks. Service is attentive and efficient. The space is just a lovely bar lounge to be in. I haven't tried the food here but it doesn't seem to lend itself to that beyond drinks.

I recently threw my 30th Birthday Party and the Auction House was the star of the show! The bar is…read morea hidden gem on the UES with an elegant Victorian Lounge decor and very reasonably priced drinks. Perfect space for 50-100 people. The staff, shout-out Adam, were not only great bartenders but helped with set-up/clean-up and made sure our guests were having an excellent time throughout the event. Megan, the events coordinator, was world-class and able to accommodate arrangements for food and entertainment. I can't recommend the Auction House highly enough for your next event.

Must try: Flights and Cocktails!…read more Why: Love coming here for a pre-dinner drink and night cap! The last couple times I've been curious about trying different whiskeys and this time tried the Zen & The Art of Distillation - nice selection to sip while enjoying a live band! I ended with a Currant Events whiskey cocktail, which was delightful. Like a Whiskey Sour but better and more refreshing. Notes: Bartenders are always friendly and helpful. Ambiance is chill and dim. Skinny bar with a long bar seating and a table in back for a group. Always a good time coming here!

Great cozy, divey spot on the UES. Extensive whisky menu and helpful service in a chill setting…read more Reminds me a lot of The Hamilton, a favorite of ours further up on the west side.