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yara, New York, NY

yara

4.5 (458)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
yara is a chic bi-level restaurant and lounge. The menu focuses on fresh, clean ingredients, highlighting a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle with 18 vegan dishes in shareable styles.

The cocktail program is truly ‘craft’ with all juices, infusions and syrups prepared in-house daily. The wine list was meticulously curated; it is an ideal blend of old-world and new-world selections.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 458 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yara offers "fantastic food" with a "beautiful dining room" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the authentic Lebanese cuisine, with highlights like the "best tabouli salad" and "amazing kebbe nayi." While some find the noise level high, the "very good customer service" and "excellent value" make it a "great spot for families or date night."
458 Reviews
  1. JASON VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner out with friends. The service and the food were both absolutely exceptional! Really sweet waiters. And the hostess was very kind. Perfect dinner.

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  2. Marwa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best experience I’ve had at a restaurant to be honest, the staffs were very kind and amazingly wonderful. The food was overall great and well served and there was this one specific staff I believe was Lebanese who was extremely kind and made sure we were having a good time and great experience!! Definitely recommend this place to everyone!!

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  3. MariAnne

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Portions too big for meze and too expensive. Kenneth naje not good. Too hard, too big, too much bulgur and veal is a better option than lamb. White onion too sweet why red onion is a better choice. Habanero to kebbe naje was very strange but understand as most of the kitchen staff is Mexican.

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  4. Cindy

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed sampling several appetizers with a vegetarian friend….My favorite was fatteh eggplant; my friend (who has dined there another number of times) loved the vegan kibbeh. If you’re in Midtown East and craving Middle Eastern cuisine in a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere, this restaurant is a good choice.

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  5. Aidan VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Will not be coming back. The restaurant was empty and the grade said pending.

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  6. Abir

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We order appetizers all taste A+ very excellent taste. We ordered Shawarma platter, beef and chicken. Need a little extra help on flavors and cooking.

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  7. may

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Great place. We enjoyed all the mesas and main meal. Will be back for more

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  8. Fady VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Most authentic Lebanese cooking anywhere in New York City

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  9. Ghoust

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. Looks to be a family oriented restaurant, almost stayed until closing with no rush or interruption. Very good customer service. I almost forgot a went, in this case that’s a good thing.

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  10. Peggy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Everything was delicious and interesting. I appreciated the advice from the waiter. Beautiful dining room. Tables were set far apart, so that even when more tables filled while we were there my 96 year-old mother could still hear me. Just a great restaurant all-around. I hope to return many times!

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FAQs

yara does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. yara also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 476-7592.

yara is rated 4.5 stars by 458 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
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