Iris

4.6

380 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Innovative

Iris is named for the celebrated Mediterranean flower, and as a gentle nod to the “Evil Eye”, a regional legend known to ward off evil and bring great luck. Located in an iconic building of Midtown Manhattan, Iris is a restaurant that aims to showcase the best preparations of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The ambition behind this culinary initiative is to focus on the style of eating rather than the provenance of each dish. Approachable, wholesome and minimally manipulated, the cuisine will show another facet of the ingredient-forward cuisine that has built John Fraser’s reputation.

We look forward to welcoming you at IRIS.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 970-1740
Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andrew Minitelli
Private party facilities
IRIS has a private dining space in our Mezzanine on the second floor that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Semi-private large parties above 12 guests can also be reserved on request in our Main Dining Room and Bar & Lounge. Please visit our website for more information.

Location
1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-4315
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
Broadway & 55th
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 380 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Iris offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food and impeccable service." Ideal for pre-theater dinners, the restaurant features "innovative cocktails and comforting delights" in a beautiful setting. Aegean cuisine shines with standout dishes like quail and fish. Regulars praise "wonderful staff" and a "warm, welcoming atmosphere."

380 Reviews

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Lee
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, great service and a beautiful dining room. Our lead waiter was Stephen and he was fantastic. The entire team was very attentive and had great follow through. The food was amazing (the best eggplant appetizer I have ever had). We were a group of 7 - and everyone had a great meal and a great time. We will be back.
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Mike
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I shared some Tzatziki and Hummus to start. The Pita bread came out hot and puffed up. It was a delicious and the hummus had a unique flavor with sumac. We shared a half chicken, fries and chopped up greens which were also very tasty. The service was professional and everyone appeared to be happy to be working for Iris. We let the server know that we had a show at Carnegie Hall and he arranged to get everything on time so we could get to the show. We'll go back again.
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colleen
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, comfortable, attractive dining room. Menu interesting as well as pre theatre set menu. Only slight negative was the baklava desert, tasted old, tough and overly spiced.
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Jonathan
New York City
350 reviews
vip
5.0
350 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and the service - our server was Alicia - was perfect…friendly and professional. Can’t wait to go back.
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Leslie
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing! The roasted chicken was delicious!! Baklava…so good!
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Rochelle
Cheshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, food delicious. Charming staff. Restroom clean and accessible. Definitely will go back.
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Christy
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Iris was a delightful pre-theater experience. I dined with my husband and our 10-year-old daughter. Food exceeded expectations. We enjoyed the lamb flatbread, whipped feta with sourdough pita, crudo, tuna tartare, branzino, and duck. Every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
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Erin
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This meal was the highlight of our food in NYC. Our servers were all incredibly attentive. The food was amazing, we enjoyed well paced courses for 2 hours. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had, rivaling Oslo Norway. The grilled octopus was delicious, so many flavors that worked well together. The whipped feta was good though the chili oil was a little too hot for me. We shared the Spanish Turbot that was also flavorful with a buttery herb sauce. The baklava for dessert was good, though tipping a little too sweet for me. The Greek coffee my husband had was very good and my tea was wonderful, more so for the detail of pre-warming the heavy clay mug AND the milk I requested. I would definitely return to Iris on our next trip to the city. They set a high bar.
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William
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered from the express lunch menu which proved to be the perfect choice. Portions were moderate, just right for a lunch. Every dish was imaginative and fresh.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and overall experience! Service seemed a little over worked/distracted but didn’t give any issues
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FAQs

Iris is rated 4.6 stars by 380 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-4315

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway & 55th
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Minitelli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 970-1740
Private party facilities
IRIS has a private dining space in our Mezzanine on the second floor that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Semi-private large parties above 12 guests can also be reserved on request in our Main Dining Room and Bar & Lounge. Please visit our website for more information.

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