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The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar, New York, NY

The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

4.7
4.7
1572 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 47 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.

The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins.<br /><br />For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    Lexington Avenue & 65th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
  • Public transit
    4/5/6/N/R/W train to 59th Street<br />F/Q trains to 63rd Street<br /><br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 1,572 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar is a cherished neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, known for its "excellent vibe and crowd." Diners appreciate the "unique and delicious" food, "impeccable" service, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, particularly servers like Gerson, are praised for their attentiveness and charm. Despite occasional service hiccups and pricing concerns, many patrons consider it a reliable spot with "fun cocktails" and a "first-class" dining experience.

1,572 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place to have brunch, dinner or drinks in the city!

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  2. Douglas

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is just excellent. Service is very very good. The staff is attentive and professional and just very good at what they do. I think the proof this is an exceptional restaurant is in the fact that the place is always absolutely jampacked!

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  3. wendy

    Glasgow

    128 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    East Pole is my favorite place for brunch. Warm environment, warm and attentive service,& farm fresh delectable food. So highly recommend!!

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  4. Alexandra

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is truly fantastic! Incredible food, friendly staff, attention to detail is great. I already cannot wait to go back and will recommend to everyone who heads to NYC!

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing in terms of both greeting & food. My omelette was liquidy and partially cold.

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  6. Catherine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fabulous experience and such a kind hostess who came out on the street to guide us all in with my elder aunt who walks with a cane and has mobility issues he made sure we did not miss a step on the way in. Bright and cheerful thanksgiving great location … thank you guys for your kindness to the elder so much appreciated ❤️

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  7. Melissa

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the staff, food and vibe was amazing!!!!

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  8. Rodrigo

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food really enjoy going there’

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  9. carolyn

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place, great hidden gem with wonderful and attentive service. Prices are a bit high- our burgers were $34! Although it was intimate and a really nice setting, the prices might be a deterrent for coming back again soon

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  10. Fred

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live nearby and East Pole is a reliable bar and bistro. Always a good vibe, craft drinks and good unfussy food.

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The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

133 East 65th St., New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lexington Avenue & 65th Street
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
  • Public transit
    4/5/6/N/R/W train to 59th StreetF/Q trains to 63rd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 249-2222
  • Catering
    As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins.<br /><br />For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.
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