Island

4.7

1165 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for brunch

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

Dining areas

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 1,165 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island is a beloved neighborhood gem, praised for its "wonderful food," "professional and friendly" service, and charming atmosphere. Guests love its diverse menu, efficient staff, and warm, welcoming vibe. While some experiences vary, many diners return for its consistent quality, making it a "go-to" spot for locals.

1,165 Reviews

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Parmelia VIP
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, wonderful service, but super squashed together tables and REALLY loud. Remove at least 3 tables, so there’s more elbow room!
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Theodora VIP
Los Angeles56 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant and the food is great! Wait service fine and enjoyed my lunch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food delightful service! We will be back soon!
IslandResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed both the food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon.
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Robert VIP
New York City118 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an especially delightful brunch-thx to all the staff at Island-especially John and Remata who served us! Delicious food, great energy and service as always!!
IslandResponded 3 days ago
We're so happy to hear you had a delightful brunch, Robert! Thanks for your feedback.
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joanna VIP
New York City35 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would go back. So nice they take res for brunch!!
IslandResponded 3 days ago
Hi Joanna! Thank you so much for the review. Yes, we do, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you again soon.
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Sudha
Minneapolis3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, everyone was so kind and helpful
IslandResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sudha! We're thrilled to hear that our team provided you with an amazing experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future.
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Alicia VIP
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food well-prepared and tasty. All enjoyed food and experience.
IslandResponded on March 5, 2025
Hi Alicia! Thank you for the positive review. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Island and hope to see you again soon.
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Inna
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great. Thank you!
IslandResponded on February 26, 2025
Thank you very much for your review, Inna! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again soon.
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Robert VIP
New York City118 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thx again to all at Island allowing us to enjoy a wonderful dining experience! 👏👍
IslandResponded on February 26, 2025
Hi Robert! Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at Island and appreciate you taking the time to tell us how great your time with us was. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Robert
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Valentine's Day, busy. Seated by the door, so extra busy. Our wait person was super, but overall, he had too many tables to care for, which meant that service for us - being so far from the central area - was slow. Worse, though, was the food. I've eaten here a number of times, and never had a problem. But this time, the food for each of us (two) was lukewarm. It was pretty clear that the food had been prepped and left under the heating lamp too long before serving. The restaurant took my plate of steak frites back, replaced French fries with hotter, fresh fries, but they did nothing with regard to the steak. It came back almost cold. My recommendation? A generally good restaurant that needs to beef up its kitchen and wait staff for busy days.
IslandResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Robert! Thank you for sharing your Valentine's Day experience. We're disappointed we didn't meet your expectations due to the busy night. We're addressing the slow service and food temperature issues you mentioned. We value your feedback and hope you'll consider visiting us again soon.
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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 4.7 stars by 1165 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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

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How is Island restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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