Island

4.6

1126 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 54 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Lively

Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!

Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 996-1200
Website
http://islandny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We are pleased to offer catering services to make your event special. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
Private party facilities
We are pleased to host private events of varying sizes. Please call the restaurant to inquire.

Location
1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
92nd & 93rd Sts
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hummus + Pita$15.00
hummus drizzled w. olive oil
Roasted Tomato Soup$13.00
light on cream + served w. a parmesan crisp
Portobello Bruschetta$15.00
marinated portobello mushroom w. melted parmesan + swiss cheese over grilled garlic sourdough bread w. a drizzle of balsamic glaze + chopped parsley
Guacamole$15.00
w. tortilla chips
Crispy Fried Calamari$17.00
tartar + spiced tomato sauce
Shrimp Cocktail$20.00
four jumbo shrimp w. cilantro cocktail sauce

Salads

Nicoise Salad$26.00
yellowfin tuna, olive, hard boiled egg, potato, tomato, green been + capers over a bed of mesclun greens w. red wine shallot vinaigrette
Apple Walnut Salad$18.50
baby arugula, endive, honey crisp apple, walnut, goat cheese + dried cranberry w. red wine-maple vinaigrette
Chopped Cobb Salad$22.00
organic roasted chicken, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, tomato + sherry shallot vinaigrette
Curried Chicken Salad$20.00
watercress, apple, red onion, endive + toasted almonds
Spring Kale Salad$20.00
chopped kale tossed w. roasted corn, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips and a cilantro lime vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$16.50
baby romaine lettuce w. house made parmesan croutons

Entrees

Caprese Panini$19.00
mozzarella cheese, beefsteak tomato, basil, salt, pepper, w. olive oil + balsamic glaze on sourdough bread w. french fries
Maine Lobster Roll$35.00
w. coleslaw + french fries
Island Burger$21.00
grass fed beef + brisket blend w. pickles, tomato, boston lettuce + french fries
Grilled Salmon Bowl$28.00
over farro w. cole slaw, avocado, cucumber + cherry tomato w. ginger vinaigrette
Crab Cake Sliders$25.00
w. side arugula vinagrette salad, chipotle mayo dipping sauce + sweet potato fries
Tuna Poke Bowl$27.00
sushi grade tuna, ponzu sauce, avocado, cucumber, + crisp greens w. sesame seeds over basmati rice w. a drizzle of chipotle mayo
Yellowfin Tuna Burger$25.00
fresh ginger, wasabi mayo + sweet potato fries
Avocado Toast$18.00
mashed avocado, feta cheese, heirloom cherry tomato + olive oil sprinkled w. chili flakes + a side mesclun green salad
Maine Lobster Quesadilla$21.00
papaya glaze, wisconsin brie, pico de gallo + avocado
The Chicken Melt$19.00
organic roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, arugula, salt, pepper, lite mayonnaise + balsamic vinaigrette on pressed on sourdough bread + french fries
Island BLT$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, boston lettuce, heirloom tomato, salt, pepper + mayonaise on grilled sourdough + french fries
Classic Grilled Cheese$19.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, roasted tomato on grilled white bread w. sweet potato fries + chipotle mayo dipping sauce
Penne$23.00
plum tomato, basil + mozzarella cheese
Frittata$17.50
whole egg, spinach, goat cheese + roasted tomato w. a side mesclun green salad (+$2. egg white)

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00
w. chipotle mayo dipping sauce
French Fries$7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate Brownie$11.00
w. chocolate sauce + vanilla bean gelato
Donut Holes$13.00
w. caramel dipping sauce + whipped cream
Blueberry Cobbler$12.00
w. vanilla bean gelato
Key Lime Meringue Pie$11.00
Apple Tarte Tatin$12.00
w. creme fraiche
Chocolate Chip Cookies$8.00
Fresh Seasonal Berries$12.00
w. whipped cream + mint
Milk Shake$10.00
your choice of up to two gelatos, whipped cream + sprinkles
Gelato$5.00
vanilla bean, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio
- 1 Scoop$4.00
- 3 Scoops$9.50
Sorbet$5.00
mango, lemon, raspberry
- 1 Scoop$4.00
- 3 Scoops$9.50

What 1,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island is a beloved neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, celebrated for its "wonderful food, service, and atmosphere." Frequent diners appreciate its consistently good dishes, like the "amazing" salmon and "excellent" crab cakes. The staff is "friendly and accommodating," making it a perfect spot for casual or business meals.

1,126 Reviews

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Robert
New York City
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another phenomenal dining experience for us in a fun and festive for the holidays setting in our favoite neighborhood restaurant!
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Robin
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Chose it as it was close to a performance. Food was yummy; service great. Seems like a lovely neighborhood place. Got a bit noisy as it got later, Tuesday that’s NY. Would definitely go back.
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Dorothy
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST local upscale restaurant in Carnegie Hill! Go for the Tuna!
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Joseph
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Best experience on the UES !!!! Go now without hesitation
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Rebecca
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fabulous food and service! Local spot where the staff remembers you.
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Corey
New York City
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and the service was excellent- we had the curried chicken and sesame tuna rare. Loved the blueberry cobbler and the brownie with ice cream. Great bread! The only negative is that we went on a Saturday night and it was very crowded so the space was tight.
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Renee
New York City
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Island is our neighborhood go-to. Always excellent food and good service. Our guests were new to the experience and liked everything.
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Hank
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighbor gem. It was my first time there as it was recommended to me. I live out of town but am a native New Yorker. The recommendation was spot on.
IslandResponded 1 day ago
Hi Hank, thank you so much for the review. We are so glad we lived up to the recommendation! We hope you'll pass on the suggestion and come back and visit us whenever you're back.
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Robert
New York City
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderfully outstanding dining experience for us last night at Island! Started with a new specialty cocktail skillfully crafted by Abby at the bar, followed by our delicious dinner ably served by John and team. Thx again!
IslandResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Robert! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a nice time at Island last night, and we'll be sure to let Abby and John know how much you appreciated the experience. Come join us again soon!
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sandy
New York City
182 reviews
4.0
182 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Frittata was very good. Spouse enjoyed BLT. Nice for lunch.
IslandResponded on November 26, 2024
Hi Sandy, thank you for the review! We're so glad to hear that you and your spouse enjoyed your frittata and BLT. We hope you'll join us again soon and have them again, or try our other delicious options!
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FAQs

Island does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Island also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 996-1200.

Island is rated 4.6 stars by 1126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

Cross street
92nd & 93rd Sts
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://islandny.com/
Phone number
(212) 996-1200
Catering
We are pleased to offer catering services to make your event special. Please call the restaurant to inquire.
Private party facilities
We are pleased to host private events of varying sizes. Please call the restaurant to inquire.

Island

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chopped Cobb Salad

Crab Cake Sliders

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Starters

Hummus + Pita$15.00

Roasted Tomato Soup$13.00

Portobello Bruschetta$15.00

Guacamole$15.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$17.00

Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Salads

Nicoise Salad$26.00

Apple Walnut Salad$18.50

Chopped Cobb Salad$22.00

Curried Chicken Salad$20.00

Spring Kale Salad$20.00

Caesar Salad$16.50

Entrees

Caprese Panini$19.00

Maine Lobster Roll$35.00

Island Burger$21.00

Grilled Salmon Bowl$28.00

Crab Cake Sliders$25.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$27.00

Yellowfin Tuna Burger$25.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Maine Lobster Quesadilla$21.00

The Chicken Melt$19.00

Island BLT$19.00

Classic Grilled Cheese$19.00

Penne$23.00

Frittata$17.50

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

French Fries$7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate Brownie$11.00

Donut Holes$13.00

Blueberry Cobbler$12.00

Key Lime Meringue Pie$11.00

Apple Tarte Tatin$12.00

Chocolate Chip Cookies$8.00

Fresh Seasonal Berries$12.00

Milk Shake$10.00

Gelato$5.00

Sorbet$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Island offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Island restaurant rated?

Is Island currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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