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

1136 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 35 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 1,136 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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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.

1,136 Reviews

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Holly
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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!). : )
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Bryan
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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!
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Sabrina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, really nice ambience, and we would go there again. Servers are all very nice and when we first sat they quickly got us drinks and took our order. BUT, no one checked on us during the apps and it wasn’t until 1/2 way through dinner that 2 people came by to ask how things were. For a sit down meal where an average of 20% gratuity is expected (and even after all this we left a bit more because it’s the holiday season) I expect someone to ask at least once during the early part of each course if we need anything.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
112 reviews
5.0
112 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Renata and colleagues could not have been more pleasant and professional serving us! Thx for another super dinner at our neighborhood favorite!
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Antony
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant Good food Courteously service Will return agsin
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Jerry
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Populair buurtrestaurant met een mix van museumbezoekers ( om de hoek van o.a. Guggenheim en Metropolitan) en bewoners. Compacte maar gevarieerde menukaart en vriendelijk personeel, dat zowel aan de bar als aan de tafels bedient. De lobster bisque en de peasoup waren heerlijk gevolgd door een voortreffelijke lobster roll en crabcakes. Cava en Sancerre per glas waren aan de prijs maar ze schenken royale glazen bij Island.
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maureen
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfect neighborhood cozy spot..,quiet atmosphere, great seafood
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elisa
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant! Was looking for a convenient lunch spot near the Guggenheim and this was perfect It was hard to pick from the menu as there were so many choices I wanted to try. The food was excellent and the service was terrific. Coffee is hot and fresh. I want to try for dinner
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lori
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Island never disappoints!! Food is always fresh and delicious and the service is amazing. The fig salad is the best in the city and the stir fry is amazing as well, been to Island quite a lot and have had most of the selections on the menu and truly food is excellent!!!!
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much, lori! We are so glad to hear that Island is such a staple for you, and that you enjoy our service and all of our selections so much. We love serving folks like you who keep on coming back, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Aaron
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked this place for dinner as it was near a clasical music performance my partner and I were attending with my mother. From the start the place was perfect. Excellent friendly and attentive staff, high-quality food, and a really warm and fun atmosphere. It was so nice to eat at a restaurant that was busy but not at all loud. We’ll definitely be back.
IslandResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Aaron! We are so pleased to hear that your mother and you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere so much, and we are very happy to have provided such a lovely dining experience to go with your night of music. We hope to see you again soon and to give you another night of wonderful food and energy.
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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 1136 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 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
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