Festival Cafe

4.3

6 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

FESTIVÁL CAFE is a playful ‘Farm-to-Bar’ cocktail café that takes made-from-scratch seriously.

From cocktails to full plates, everything is made from scratch with locally sourced fare, non toxic seed oils, or fake harmful ingredients. FESTIVÁL is owned by local UES families that live and work here In the neighborhood.

Discover our selection of seasonal dishes, crafted for a variety of event styles and gatherings. Our menu features carefully chosen, seasonally inspired delicacies. FESTIVÁL has won numerous awards for culinary sustainability and more we are conveniently located next to the Rosevelt Island Tram, UN, Weill Cornell, Central Park, and Bloomingdales.

FESTIVÁL CAFE is a premiere destination for events both large and small with cozy, quirky, eye catching design and decor it is a perfect fit for date night or that corporate happy hour with Brunch, Lunch, Cocktails & Dinner.

Live Music Thursdays and Happy Hour 12-6pm weekdays. Be sure to check out our experiences below

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–19:00
Phone number
(646) 398-9686
Website
https://www.festivalcafenyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew Maturana
Catering
Open bar, Passed Canape, Buffet, Pre-fixe, Family Style, Grazing Table, Raw bar and more!
Private party facilities
Spaces Available Full Venue Buy Out - max 100 guests Partial Venue Buy Out - max 40 guests Large Table/Group Reservations (No minimum) - max 20 guests The Clare Rooftop
Private party contact
Tyler Hollinger: (917) 837-5197
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065-8505
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
61st street and 2nd ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Roosevelt Island Tram, 6 train, NQR Trains
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

FESTIVÁL Work Pass - ($45)
USD 45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Unlimited Coffee & Tea + Lunch and a Complimentary Cocktail Why work from home when you can work from FESTIVÁL! Get the FESTIVÁL WORK PASS (Weekdays 11am - 4pm) - $45 (Tip and Tax Included) - Unlimited Coffee & Tea - Super-fast WiFi - Salad or Soup or Flatbread - Charming Staff and sick beats! - Complimentary Cocktail (when you finish your work of course ;)
Happy Hour (M-F 11am-6pm)
Multiple dates available
Join us Monday through Friday from 11am to 6pm for Happy Hour! Enjoy unbeatable drink specials, tasty bites, and a relaxed vibe to help you power through the workday or kick off your evening early. Whether you're taking a break, catching up with friends, or winding down, our Happy Hour is the perfect way to recharge. Come sip, snack, and chill—every weekday from 11am to six! $10 Libation $12 Wine + $6 Beer $15 Cocktails - $2 Oysters $3 Shrimp Cocktail $20 Burger and more...!
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC at the Cafe.
Multiple dates available
FESTIVÁL Proudly Presents The Glenn Crytzer Quartet in Residence Every Thursday night from 7:30pm - 10pm enjoy LIVE MUSIC at the Cafe. DETAILS Event Name: The Glenn Crytzer Quartet in Residence at Festival Café Description: Join Glenn Crytzer and his Quartet for American Songbook classics from the Jazz Age and Swing Era, every Thursday at Festival Café, featuring a rotating line-up of world class musicians. No cover, no fee, two drink minimum. Please make a reservation to assure seating. Without reservation, seating is first come, first serve. Call (646) 398-9686 for reservations. About Glenn Crytzer: Glenn Crytzer is a guitarist, composer, arranger, and musical director specializing in the music of the Jazz Age and Swing Era. Glenn's groups have appeared or been in residence at venues such as Lincoln Center, The Rainbow Room, Pegu Club, The Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel, The Django, and many more. His orchestra was named best group in the 2017 NYC Jazz Awards, and recordings of his authentic-to-period ensembles have been used in dozens of TV/Film productions for Disney, Hulu, Netflix, ABC, WB, the CBC, among others. https://www.glenncrytzer.com | https://instagram.com/glenncrytzer | https://facebook.com/glenncrytzermusic | https://spotify.glenncrytzer.com About Festival Café: Festival Café is NYC's only farm-to-bar experience boasting delicious cocktails and seasonal menus with some of the city's most beautiful dishes. Reservations not required but recommended for best seating. 1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065, (646) 398-9686 https://festivalcafenyc.com | https://www.instagram.com/festivalnyc

Buttermilk Fried ChickenUSD 20.00
2 Piece Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh w/ Herb Aioli & House BBQ Sauce
Cooked in peanut oil
Artisanal Cheeses & Local CharcuterieUSD 34.00
Cornichon, Catskill Honey, Apples & Toasted Milkbread
FESTIVÁL Short Rib NachosUSD 28.00
Beef Short Ribs, Welsh Cheddar Sauce & Pico De Gallo

Seasonal Soup

Butternut Squash Soup w/ Mini Grilled Cheese
- CupUSD 14.00
- BowlUSD 18.00

Flatbreads

Wild Mushrooms, Lemon Herb Whipped Ricotta & Baby KaleUSD 25.00
Truffle Potato, Welsh Cheddar Sauce, Onion, Black Pepper & RosemaryUSD 25.00
- Add BaconUSD 6.00
Spicy Neapolitan Pepperoni, Brick Red Sauce, Pecorino & BasilUSD 27.00

Big Salads

House CaesarUSD 20.00
Local Lettuces, Fried Capers, Sesame, Herbed Breadcrumb, Egg Yolk Bottarga, & Caesar Dressing
Julienne Salad
Shredded Kale, Apple, Pecan Praline, Roasted Squash, Pomegranate, Herb Goat Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Pearl Barley Bowl
Toasted Hazelnuts, Arugula, Radishes, Tomato, Scallion, Soft Herbs, Crumbled Feta & Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

Add a Protein

Cajun Roasted U8 ShrimpsUSD 14.00
Cajun Roasted Salmon FiletUSD 18.00
Cajun Roasted Chicken ThighUSD 14.00
Fried Chicken ThighUSD 14.00

Sandwiches

CheeseburgerUSD 25.00
Griddled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles & Special Sauce on Toasted Brioche w/ Rosemary Fries
- North Country BaconUSD 6.00
Crispy Chicken SandwichUSD 25.00
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh, Shredded Lettuce, Pickles & Herb Aioli on Toasted Brioche w/ Rosemary Fries
- North Country BaconUSD 6.00

Plates

Cajun Seared ShrimpUSD 32.00
with Creamy Polenta and Charred Peppers
Ahi Tuna TartareUSD 40.00
Horseradish, Ginger, Sesame Ponzu, Avocado, Watercress & Warm Tortilla Chips
Wild Hot Mustard SalmonUSD 42.00
with Braised Rosemary Lentils

Sweets

Gelato du Jour Sundae
Dark Chocolate Sauce, Cookie Crisp, Whipped Cream & Luxardo Cherries
- For OneUSD 15.00
- For TwoUSD 20.00

What 6 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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6 Reviews

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Carrie
Oklahoma City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! Drinks were creative and well executed, food was fantastic, service was spot on, and digs were very aesthetic. Definitely worth doing and will go again!
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service… always a pleasure to go there.
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Tyler VIP
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Best always so good! we had the short rib nachos and they were perfect!
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Tyler VIP
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here last week and had an absolutely fantastic time. The Staff made everything so fun and accommodated all of my wife’s eating preferences which is tough because she’s vegan and gluten-free and also doesn’t like a lot of things. They were so warm and welcoming and I couldn’t tell you how cool the vibe is plus the cocktails here are incredible like this is such a true jam in the neighborhood. Fantastic.
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Tyler VIP
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had just the most amazing time from the service to the food to the drinks. Everything was fantastic. Let me tell you that burger is positively the best thing on the upper side. We also have the french fries shrimp cocktail and oysters. My wife and I both got about six martinis so you know we were having a good time. Highly recommend.
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Tyler VIP
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute best experience. What a gem of a place for our neighborhood. I went on a Thursday night and they had this incredible live jazz band. I had the salmon which was exquisite and every cocktail was exceptional!
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FAQs

Festival Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Festival Cafe also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 398-9686.

Festival Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065-8505

Additional information

Cross Street
61st street and 2nd ave
Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–19:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Roosevelt Island Tram, 6 train, NQR Trains
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Maturana
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.festivalcafenyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 398-9686
Catering
Open bar, Passed Canape, Buffet, Pre-fixe, Family Style, Grazing Table, Raw bar and more!
Private party facilities
Spaces Available Full Venue Buy Out - max 100 guests Partial Venue Buy Out - max 40 guests Large Table/Group Reservations (No minimum) - max 20 guests The Clare Rooftop
Private party contact
Tyler Hollinger: (917) 837-5197

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Festival Cafe

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

FESTIVÁL Work Pass - ($45)

Happy Hour (M-F 11am-6pm)

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC at the Cafe.

Uncategorised

Spanish Olive BowlUSD 10.00

Spiced Candied NutsUSD 10.00

Plat de Fruits de MerUSD 85.00

Rosemary or Sweet Potato French FriesUSD 14.00

A Really Good PickleUSD 10.00

Classic Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

Raw Bar

East Coast Oysters

Super Chilled U-8 Shrimp Cocktail

Bites

Buttermilk Fried ChickenUSD 20.00

2 Piece Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh w/ Herb Aioli & House BBQ Sauce

Artisanal Cheeses & Local CharcuterieUSD 34.00

FESTIVÁL Short Rib NachosUSD 28.00

Seasonal Soup

Butternut Squash Soup w/ Mini Grilled Cheese

Flatbreads

Wild Mushrooms, Lemon Herb Whipped Ricotta & Baby KaleUSD 25.00

Truffle Potato, Welsh Cheddar Sauce, Onion, Black Pepper & RosemaryUSD 25.00

Spicy Neapolitan Pepperoni, Brick Red Sauce, Pecorino & BasilUSD 27.00

Big Salads

House CaesarUSD 20.00

Julienne Salad

Pearl Barley Bowl

Add a Protein

Cajun Roasted U8 ShrimpsUSD 14.00

Cajun Roasted Salmon FiletUSD 18.00

Cajun Roasted Chicken ThighUSD 14.00

Fried Chicken ThighUSD 14.00

Sandwiches

CheeseburgerUSD 25.00

Crispy Chicken SandwichUSD 25.00

Plates

Cajun Seared ShrimpUSD 32.00

Ahi Tuna TartareUSD 40.00

Wild Hot Mustard SalmonUSD 42.00

Sweets

Gelato du Jour Sundae

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