Island

Name: Island
Address: 1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10128
Telephone: (212) 996-1200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1144 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Salads

Nicoise SaladUSD 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 SaladUSD 18.50
baby arugula, endive, honey crisp apple, walnut, goat cheese + dried cranberry w. red wine-maple vinaigrette
Chopped Cobb SaladUSD 22.00
organic roasted chicken, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, tomato + sherry shallot vinaigrette
Curried Chicken SaladUSD 20.00
watercress, apple, red onion, endive + toasted almonds
Spring Kale SaladUSD 20.00
chopped kale tossed w. roasted corn, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado, queso fresco, tortilla strips and a cilantro lime vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUSD 16.50
baby romaine lettuce w. house made parmesan croutons

Entrees

Caprese PaniniUSD 19.00
mozzarella cheese, beefsteak tomato, basil, salt, pepper, w. olive oil + balsamic glaze on sourdough bread w. french fries
Maine Lobster RollUSD 35.00
w. coleslaw + french fries
Island BurgerUSD 21.00
grass fed beef + brisket blend w. pickles, tomato, boston lettuce + french fries
Grilled Salmon BowlUSD 28.00
over farro w. cole slaw, avocado, cucumber + cherry tomato w. ginger vinaigrette
Crab Cake SlidersUSD 25.00
w. side arugula vinagrette salad, chipotle mayo dipping sauce + sweet potato fries
Tuna Poke BowlUSD 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 BurgerUSD 25.00
fresh ginger, wasabi mayo + sweet potato fries
Avocado ToastUSD 18.00
mashed avocado, feta cheese, heirloom cherry tomato + olive oil sprinkled w. chili flakes + a side mesclun green salad
Maine Lobster QuesadillaUSD 21.00
papaya glaze, wisconsin brie, pico de gallo + avocado
The Chicken MeltUSD 19.00
organic roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, arugula, salt, pepper, lite mayonnaise + balsamic vinaigrette on pressed on sourdough bread + french fries
Island BLTUSD 19.00
applewood smoked bacon, boston lettuce, heirloom tomato, salt, pepper + mayonaise on grilled sourdough + french fries
Classic Grilled CheeseUSD 19.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, roasted tomato on grilled white bread w. sweet potato fries + chipotle mayo dipping sauce
PenneUSD 23.00
plum tomato, basil + mozzarella cheese
FrittataUSD 17.50
whole egg, spinach, goat cheese + roasted tomato w. a side mesclun green salad (+$2. egg white)

Sides

Sweet Potato FriesUSD 7.00
w. chipotle mayo dipping sauce
French FriesUSD 7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate BrownieUSD 11.00
w. chocolate sauce + vanilla bean gelato
Donut HolesUSD 13.00
w. caramel dipping sauce + whipped cream
Blueberry CobblerUSD 12.00
w. vanilla bean gelato
Key Lime Meringue PieUSD 11.00
Apple Tarte TatinUSD 12.00
w. creme fraiche
Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 8.00
Fresh Seasonal BerriesUSD 12.00
w. whipped cream + mint
Milk ShakeUSD 10.00
your choice of up to two gelatos, whipped cream + sprinkles
GelatoUSD 5.00
vanilla bean, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio
- 1 ScoopUSD 4.00
- 3 ScoopsUSD 9.50
SorbetUSD 5.00
mango, lemon, raspberry
- 1 ScoopUSD 4.00
- 3 ScoopsUSD 9.50

What 1,144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Island is a charming neighborhood bistro on the Upper East Side, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "amazing service." With a cozy ambiance and a diverse menu, it caters to various dietary preferences. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and enjoy delightful dishes like fig salad and seafood. A true neighborhood gem!

1,144 Reviews

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Bob
VIP
New York City
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service, Monkfish and tuna mains were incredible! Fresh bread. Vegetables were fresh and plentiful! Very clean and comfortable decor. Lots of servers and bussers. Great super tuscan by the glass
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Dennis
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was outstanding… service not so much… waitress got involved in a conversation with the couple at the next table, thus we became an afterthought, and at those prices, not good…
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Julie
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere is nice, the service very good but the food is ok.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
115 reviews
5.0
115 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Island couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly! Great energy for a midweek meal. Food delicious and service top notch. Great to see Becky back-awesome attention from David at the bar and Renata who was our server. Thx again to all!!
1 person found this helpful
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Robi
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always!!!! Island always delivers and is always a good time!
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natalie
VIP
Miami
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful restaurant but extremely loud at lunchtime and tables very very close together
IslandResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, Natalie. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal at Island but sorry that the noise level and organization of the restaurant was less to your liking. If you let us know in your reservation that you would like a table in a quieter area, we will do whatever we can to accommodate your preference! We hope to see you again soon.
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Judy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food as well as the ambiance and the staff were excellent. I have been to Island several times and will look forward to dining there in the near future.
IslandResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the review, Judy! We are so happy to hear that the food, atmosphere, and service all contributed to a great experience at Island for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Reuel
VIP
Austin
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, great food. Did well for our group which included one that wasn't very hungry and one that is a vegetarian. And the warm brownie dessert just topped it off perfectly.
IslandResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the review, Reuel. We're very glad to hear our menu suited your party so well, and that the brownie was a crowd pleaser for dessert! We also love to hear that folks enjoyed the service they received - our staff works hard to give you the best experience possible, and we love to know our efforts are effective. Come join us again soon!
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Holly
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going to Island. It has such a neighborhood feel to it. The staff is very friendly and on point. The food is delicious. It is not atypical for me to run into a friend or acquaintance there. I highly recommend it (well maybe not too highly that I cannot get a reservation!). : )
IslandResponded on 6 January 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Holly! We love to be a center of great food, service, and conversation in the neighborhood, and we appreciate wonderful guests like you joining us to make that happen. We look forward to hosting you more in 2025!
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Bryan
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dropped-in with my wife and our 14-year old daughter for lunch on a dark and blustery New Year’s Day. Island is a warm, cozy, elegant but comfortable, neighborhood bistro. We enjoyed a terrific meal with great service. Island is the sort of place we would visit weekly if we lived in the neighborhood. We look forward to returning to enjoy dinner there in a future visit to the UES. Highly recommended!
IslandResponded on 6 January 2025
Thank you so much for the review, Bryan! We're so glad that you loved all the things we find so special about Island, and we are thrilled that you were so happy with your food and service. Please do join us again whenever you're in town, and happy 2025!
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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 1144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
92nd & 93rd Sts
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chopped Cobb Salad

Crab Cake Sliders

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Starters

Hummus + PitaUSD 15.00

Roasted Tomato SoupUSD 13.00

Portobello BruschettaUSD 15.00

GuacamoleUSD 15.00

Crispy Fried CalamariUSD 17.00

Shrimp CocktailUSD 20.00

Salads

Nicoise SaladUSD 26.00

Apple Walnut SaladUSD 18.50

Chopped Cobb SaladUSD 22.00

Curried Chicken SaladUSD 20.00

Spring Kale SaladUSD 20.00

Caesar SaladUSD 16.50

Entrees

Caprese PaniniUSD 19.00

Maine Lobster RollUSD 35.00

Island BurgerUSD 21.00

Grilled Salmon BowlUSD 28.00

Crab Cake SlidersUSD 25.00

Tuna Poke BowlUSD 27.00

Yellowfin Tuna BurgerUSD 25.00

Avocado ToastUSD 18.00

Maine Lobster QuesadillaUSD 21.00

The Chicken MeltUSD 19.00

Island BLTUSD 19.00

Classic Grilled CheeseUSD 19.00

PenneUSD 23.00

FrittataUSD 17.50

Sides

Sweet Potato FriesUSD 7.00

French FriesUSD 7.00

Sweets

Warm Chocolate BrownieUSD 11.00

Donut HolesUSD 13.00

Blueberry CobblerUSD 12.00

Key Lime Meringue PieUSD 11.00

Apple Tarte TatinUSD 12.00

Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 8.00

Fresh Seasonal BerriesUSD 12.00

Milk ShakeUSD 10.00

GelatoUSD 5.00

SorbetUSD 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information