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Al Bustan, New York, NY
Al Bustan, New York, NY
Al Bustan, New York, NY
Al Bustan, New York, NY
Al Bustan, New York, NY

Al Bustan

4.0
4
345 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese
319 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Savory Lebanese cuisine served in a sophisticated atmosphere that captures the essence of Beirut's past as the Paris of the Middle East

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Sunday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elias Ghafary
  • Catering
    Al Bustan's food may be delivered to your home or office. Our catering team will assist you in the preparation of tailor-made menus for private parties.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant is available for your next event.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
  • Parking details
    Parking Details Up to 3 hours $10 with validation
  • Public transit
    E & V trains to 53rd Street.
  • Entertainment
    Saturday Nights 11pm - 3am at Al Bustan. Live entertainment, Belly Dancer,Hookah and Drink Specials. Prix fixe menu: Mezze of assorted appetizers, Main Coarse, and Dessert $45 Per Person.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 345 people are saying

Al Bustan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 0.7Value

NoiseModerate

345 Reviews
  1. Rich VIP

    London33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked at Al Bustan based on reviews we read, the restaurant did not live up to our expectations. While the food was good the ambience left a lot to be desired and the service was quite strange. We did enjoy the food but we thought it was rather expensive for what we ordered. I will not be going back to Al Bustan.

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  2. Foodie123

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on a Sat night and I think it caters more to a business crowd, so it was very quiet, which we liked. Food was delicious and waiter very nice. Good vegetarian options.

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  3. JoshF VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 2, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The restaurant was empty, we were literally the only people seated. Bar was closed and the service was terrible. The food was old and wilted.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic Lebanese food. Their nammoura (dessert) is to die for!!

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  5. KatraH

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Bustan is delicious authentic Lebanese cuisine. Extremely fresh ingredients that feels indulgent and healthy at the same time. My half-Lebanese husband had the best birthday meal here and I highly recommend it to everyone.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great place to eat, nice service and great food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 5, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Cuisine not up to standard of Lebanese restaurants we have dined at in other countries. To get attentive service here it seems you need to be acquainted with the staff.

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  8. AmaniR

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Lebanese food! Everything we ordered was cooked/made to perfection! Amazing desert collection and menu selections. The staff members were fast and courteous.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    classy service. the food was fantastic and I would recommend for sure.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 15, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    people not interested in giving a good service at all, some dishes were forgotten to be served and the restaurant is always empty with sad athmosphere

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FAQs

Al Bustan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 759-5933.

Al Bustan is rated 4 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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319 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Sunday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Details Up to 3 hours $10 with validation
  • Public transit
    E & V trains to 53rd Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elias Ghafary
  • Entertainment
    Saturday Nights 11pm - 3am at Al Bustan. Live entertainment, Belly Dancer,Hookah and Drink Specials. Prix fixe menu: Mezze of assorted appetizers, Main Coarse, and Dessert $45 Per Person.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Al Bustan's food may be delivered to your home or office. Our catering team will assist you in the preparation of tailor-made menus for private parties.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant is available for your next event.
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