Ordered a steak sandwich with onion soup for lunch. They are tasty and the vibes here were really nice 🥰

I ordered the grilled salmon sandwich & fries with homemade ketchup. The food was amazing; the service was just as good! Topped it all off with this bottle of white wine, which was superb!! I'm definitely going back.

I sat on the front outside and it was so nice watching the street as I enjoyed my lunch. The food was delicious and the service excellent.

Fabulous happy hour prices!! Very delicious $1.50 per oyster😋. Very friendly and professional staff made our day👏🏼👏🏼

We come here often. The Crispy Chicjen sandwich is amazing . The service is amazing. The wine and sangria and the frose is soooo good. I recommend is a local spot and is great.

Came in during the Wednesday Jazz night. Knicks was playing. I am a big Alison fan. It’s always lovely, especially sitting at the bar and chatting with the bartender, Minh. Thank you to the team at Alison for the beautiful atmosphere and delicious end to the night!

Stumbled upon this hidden gem after a party at the museum nearby. This place was perfect, the food was delicious, our server Joel was amazing. Thank you for a great experience!

Alison in Harlem is a really quaint place with really friendly staff. The food is fresh and delicious, and there is a great selection of wine and beer. I don't frequent Harlem often, but this is my second time there, and both visits were awesome

I enjoy their happy hour. But my go to is the oysters with a glass of wine of Verdejo. The combination is exquisite! Make sure you come before the live music starts. It gets packed. Which is a great thing!

Excellent brunch spot! They place soccer games regularly by the bar but well priced and delicious dishes

Our neighborhood staple- Alison’s live music on Wednesdays is the perfect mid week pick me up. The champagne and oysters with fries hits the spot every time. I also love the fact that they have been accommodating to my food sensitivities while ordering. I always leave feeling satiated and wish more places could create such an inviting atmosphere in our neighborhood. Thank you 🙏🏼 Only feedback I would give is to add acoustic panels to absorb some resonating sound

Alexis was our amazing server, she’s always super chill and good with recommendations. Definitely a great date spot for brunch or dinner!

Such an amazing neighborhood spot. Happy hour oysters and fries were delicious and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back

Great place. Food was amazing. Well seasoned and cooked. We sat at the bar. Service was very attentive and friendly. She gave us great recommendations and was very patient waiting for us(mostly me) to make a decision. On my behalf… too many great options. Well come again to try the rest of your menu.

it was lilly's smile that was the main force to making me love this joint. thank you lilly! the food of course is amazing. no eggs benedict will ever be the same. yum high marks on the salad dressing. #citrus oh lala! huge compliments to the artisans in the kitchen. fabulous presentation. *clever (QR) menu idea.🏆

Exactly what I was looking for in the neighborhood — Nice beers on tap with a handsome interior and variety of dishes available. The labneh and schnitzel hit the spot as I saw the dining room fill up with regulars on a Friday afternoon.

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Fantastic lowkey anniversary dinner. The ambiance was beautifully dim and the wine was inviting, though we did not have any. We had the crispy sushi rice, lamb appetizer, old bay fries with a yummy cilantro aioli. We devoured everything. The staff was helpful. The Dover Sole, not pictured, tasted AMAZING. It reminded me of a traditional home dish, but I know the ingredients were different. We will hopefully be back for the aguachile!

My lunch was delicious. I had a French omelette and drank a rose spritzer. A bit pricey but I like Everything about this restaurant. Friendly and professional staff. Good music. Not too loud. Happy hour starts early. Good variety of food. Nice size restroom and clean.

What a delightful surprise. An inviting East Harlem locale with great music, cheerful and attentive staff. We will be dreaming of the tender lambchop appetizer on a scrumptious bed of couscous and labneh, and the salmon was perfectly cooked with an ultra-crispy skin. Lovely presentation. Give this neighborhood gem a try!

Alison is an absolute GEM! The ambiance, the people and music selection had me going from the start. Being a new customer there the bartender offered me a free drink and the food to follow was outstanding. My server Marc, must have had experience in the Hamptons because his service and attention to detail when it came to the menu and drinks were phenomenal and unmatched to any place in New York State that I’ve been to. He approached the table with a jovial spirit and an eagerness to impress. I will definitely be visiting again!

Alison is a great neighborhood joint. The food was perfect. We recommend the lamb chops and the roasted Alaskan salmon. Our server, Kayla, and the whole front-of-the-house team were hospitable, friendly, and eager to give us a good night out. We will return again and again!

Service: 5 stars | Kitchen: 4 stars I so dislike verbose menus of pricier restaurants which in actuality seem to be using garnishes and sauces that are all coming into the kitchen pre-prepped and packaged by Kraft Heinz. The menu reads the Steak Tartar has truffle oil. When I requested my side of fries have some truffle oil on them, I was told they don’t have any truffle oil in the kitchen. This begs the question: is truffle oil actually used when making Steak Tartar at Alison’s? Alison’s Tagliatelle al Pomodoro has shredded asparagus. Unfortunately for me that doesn’t mean they have asparagus stalks in the kitchen that I can request be grilled or sautéd in place of or additional to the rapini(which was delicious and fresh) with my Steak au Poivre. Oh yeah, and excellent silverware juxtaposed with cheap steak knives: my steak knife’s handle was plastic and all dinged up. How’s about new steak knives with wooden handles to go along with them $30+ steak dishes. I would definitely return for an oyster craving and some great service.

We tried the chorizo croquettes, the octopus, and the oysters (fresh, from Martha's Vineyard). Nice drink and food menu. Friendly staff and great service! We sat outside and enjoyed a nice evening out with friends.

The best bar. Great wine, super friendly staff, great spot for a date too and happy hour. Will be back soon for more

One of the best happy hours in NYC. Looking forward to come back. Really liked their Burgers😁

Cute place, good food, would definitely come back! Favorite thing we had was the shrimp aguachile!

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It is a good place to have some good time with friends. I was not been impressed from the drinks. The food was good. Fair priced for the quality of the food but high priced for the portions they offer in my opinion. The environment is simple and relaxing. Our waiter was very attentive.

The best Oysters you will get it here, fresh directly from The Cape. The food are fresh, simple but full of flavour. Love their 90's Mexican pop playlist, location is convenient and close to train station. I will be back!

I love Alison! I’ve been to both locations in Harlem and the East Village, and the food and drinks are always amazing. Highly recommend.

As for the kitchen, this is the main advantage! The dishes were served beautifully, everything was fresh and very tasty. I especially liked the steak - just divine! The menu is varied, everyone will find something to taste

Great energy, friendly staff, excellent dinner and happy hour. The only downside is they close a bit early.

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Happy Hour coerced me into this light and refreshing Narragansett Lager (5% ABV) with some great comfort food to go with it (Tempura Baby Cod Tacos -trying to size and not immature fish) and Old Bay Fries.

The service is great and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. The menu will probably have something for everyone. Great spot to catch up with someone. I ordered salmon med-rare and got it well done once but that really didn’t impact the quality of my experience.

Great outdoor dining options. Service was very friendly. Food was amazing! Octopus was cooked perfect. Kebabs were so flavorful. Try everything. Dishes were plentiful.

We loved the experience stumbled upon this cute restaurant and it hit the spot for the hangover regival! Our bartender Alexis was incredible. Made an amazing suggestion for the Chiquilles and they were spicy, fresh, the flavor profile was immaculate with the pickled onions. Vlad was so cute and polite!

One of the cutest spots in the city! Tucked away and hidden if you blinked, Alison is full of charm and deliciousness. The exposed brick is painted throughout as an upbeat playlist was boomed out throughout our meal. I was glad it started to pour as it gave us more time to enjoy the atmosphere. The food was very good, each course better than the last. I had a mediterranean and it was packed full of flavor. The affogato I had was the perfect way to end the meal I would highly recommend that. I’ll be telling all my friends about this place!

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One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. It’s a bit pricey and the portions aren’t the largest but I’d still argue that you get what you pay for. Buffalo shrimp was a surprisingly delicious dish. Hibiscus beverage was also delicious. All of their desserts are wonderful as well. Servers are all very friendly and knowledgeable. Great stuff.

My experience at Alison was great. Their selection of craft beers is ok. I didn't find a beer I haven't tried on the draft list but they have interesting can choices as alternative. We ordered their oyster rose combo as a starter. The oysters were really delicious. Definitely a good place to go for oysters. As a main I had the salmon burger with fries. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. The salmon burger was delicious too. All over a great experience. The service was all the time friendly and fast.

Alison’s is the perfect happy hour joint. The sangria & hibiscus mule gets your buzz going for sure. The hibiscus mule is a highlight to me. Its so refreshing. The french fries are perfection. The right amount of crisp & soft you desire in fries with just the right amount of salt. Their ketchup is actually good too! The oysters are what you’d expect for a happy hour in the area. No frills but my order was fresh. Served with cocktail and Tabasco. The wings are delicious & served with a good bleu cheese. The music is a little too loud, along with the happy hour groups. Besides that, I like this joint. Plus its in my neighborhood.

Walk around the neighborhood with my friend and discover this beautiful restaurant - when we stepped in, the service was very welcoming and warm. We decide to try the oysters and beer special to start and the steak/salmon sandwich’s for main. The oysters were very fresh and extremely good! I highly recommend to get the onion soup with the sandwich! I will definitely come back again for it 😍 Overall I give this place 5-stars. Very good vibe, very nice staff and most importantly the food was really amazing!

Such a lovely restaurant. Menu looks beautifully crafted, ambience was beautiful. We walked in on a Wednesday evening and got to enjoy some live jazz. Such a beautiful treat while dining. Will definitely be back regularly. Outdoor seating looks nice also.

Still good even for take-out!! Perfectly cooked-to-order (medium) burgers! Appetizers pretty great too. Our food (pasta, and burger) was pretty delicious. Customer service was good too.

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I was meeting a friend for dinner and it was pouring out. Being wet and cold instantly disappeared once I walked into this magical restaurant! The place is cozy, tables well spaced, clean and comfortable. The wait staff was super friendly, made good suggestions and brought the food out timely. We had the crispy chickpeas with rosemary and black salt. This is listed under snacks. I suggest you order these as soon as you sit down to snack on while deciding what to order. The chickpeas were deep fried with wonderful seasoning and had a delightful crispy taste. They have a wonderful wine list. We had the Chateau De Chantegrive Graves 2012. It is a Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon, France. It tasted like a mixture of a Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay and was not too sweet. It also is a great value at $11 a glass. We started with the Steak Tartare appetizer with fresh Chile and ponzu sauce. The chef at this place is a master at spicing, the true art of cooking. Fresh Chile and ponzu are two very flavorful ingredients where each can dominate. Just the right amount of each was added and the flavors blended perfectly with the tartare. We then had the Wild Dover Sole with salsa Verde and the Salmon Rice Bowl with coconut rice, seared salmon, avocado, seaweed, sesame seeds and ponzu sauce. I had never had wild dover soles and wanted to try them. The dover soles were incredibly light and almost melted in our mouths. The Salmon Rice bowl was extraordinary with oodles of flavor. The coconut rice was cooked to perfection. We finished with a cappuccino and latte and the coffee flan. I love flan and coffee so it was heavenly for me. The flan had a strong coffee taste and was not overly sweet as some flans are. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Even though I do not live in the neighborhood it is worth the trip!

+1

I love Alison – one of my gems in East Harlem. Stopped for their ‘Happy Hour’ which had a great selection of snacks, tacos and drinks. Had the Taco Pastor with marinated pork-delicious! 🤌🏼 Next time I will have the Rabbit Ragu, which is the daily special – can’t wait! Has a very attentive staff and enjoyed talking with the great new manager, Maddy. Also, loved the cozy ambience with a great art selection on the back wall. I have to come more often and would definitely recommend this place to anyone! See you there next time!

Great food! Wine mussels are delicious. Spicy steak entree done just right. Friendly staff 👌🏽 they also have non-alcoholic beer on the menu.

My roommate and I are new to the neighborhood and we are in love with this place!! From start to finish the experience was so so lovely. We started off with the dozen oysters and rose bottle, both were phenomenal. Then we ordered the steak tartare and their infamous fries. Both were delicious and the presentation of the steak tartare was too pretty to eat. We then had to order the spicy tuna crispy rice which was too good it should be illegal. I’ve had spicy tuna crispy rice at a lot of places and this one is up there!! Then we got dessert of course and they didn’t have the pistachio cheesecake but we ordered the crème brûlée instead which was heavenly. Then to make the night and dinner an unforgettable one our waitress gave us free glasses of wine to celebrate us being new to the neighborhood!! The service was impeccable and the waitress and waiter we had was so friendly. 20/10

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Didn't expect it but really great experience. Really friendly people, awesome happy hour, oysters!!! Tacos, and sliders. Had a couple tacos and sliders, the sangria was fire, and the approximate gallon of water i drank was nice and cold and kept coming. Great service, awesome food , super happy i stumbled on it while upper east side exploring.

They have the best French fries! We visited for brunch and ordered a burger, shakshouka, and chilaquiles. All dishes were delicious, though a bit on the spicy side. The shakshouka comes with a choice of chorizo or avocado.

Can’t go wrong with this place. Menu has a variety of food for everyone. We tried the burger and oyster po’boy and were so good. Very nice interior design and great staff. Definitely coming back soon!

Walked in to Alisons s a couple weeks ago for dinner with my older son, we set up a bar, not thinking much of what to experience and was pleasantly surprised by the service food and the drinks. We had several appetizers and a couple of entrées that we share between us and the food was way better than what we ever anticipated so much show that we’re coming back again this week with my wife, Allison (with two l’s) and a younger son.

Had a lovely time, and some delicious food and drinks! I do miss a server from some time ago though. I think her name was Leticia—loved her. Really miss her service and that intense undercut. The servers were absolutely lovely though!

Val Day

Our server was a delight. He went above and beyond. We lived the food and prices. The only part of the night that was subpar was the churlishness of the young lady behind the bar. Luckily my friend and I only had to interact with her twice- separately. We wanted to ask her a third question, but neither of us had the stomach to do it. It made us both laugh- we have fun- but, she was a low point. Otherwise, amazing experience. Thank you!

Richard Schneider

My friend invited me for dinner and I was shocked how great this restaurant was. Great food great vibes and the service was amazing. Our server Marc was great. Very respectful, accommodating and recommend great dishes. The crispy sushi rice was amazing and the white wine mussels were just as good. Will be back. FOR SURE!

Candace Cooks

I had my first meal of the New Year at Alison’s! It was a last minute resy as I wanted to try a local favorite! I was excited to try their brunch options and had a french omelette with coffee. The food was delicious but I was more amazed by the staff! Marc who said he normally works the lunch time solo was phenomenal! I was in awe of his stellar customer service while serving guests solo on New Year’s day with a smile and promptly! I will definitely come back for the lunch special as my friend and I had an amazing time!

Andrius Kapitančukas

Loved the food, especially birria grilled cheese

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Brynn Smith-Raska

One of the best restaurants in the city. The food never fails to impress me, but the service is the true standout. We visit with our two year old all the time and they are so kind and accommodating. The salmon burger and birria grilled cheese standout but everything is delicious.

Lauren Castille

Will absolutely be back! A gem in the neighborhood. Went with a Pulsd deal that allowed us to try a great selection of the menu. Everything we had was delicious, 10/10! Also the service was super nice and the place had good vibes.

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Nicholas Hester

Sooooo fire. We got the chilaquiles and then also the shakshuka with chorizo. Incredible. The music they were playing was really fun and interesting, the service was quick and cool. The food was delicious and filling. Totally a hit

Sarah Liz

I’m coming back! It’s such a welcoming restaurant, love the decor, very well lit. What really got me was the hospitality, how they checked up on you, gave you an estimate time of your food. And then when the food came….it was delicious and fresh ingredients. My friend had the salmon over coconut rice, which I didn’t take a picture of, so flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the skin,oh my goodness I was in heaven. Definitely coming back to the Harlem location….thank you two gentlemen, that ran the restaurant on point.

Morgan Borthwick

I popped into Alison for a quick bite to eat and drink to cool down and hold me over until dinner. The happy hour menu provided good options and I ordered the shrimp tacos and a glass of wine, both $9 each. It was busy when I arrived around 3pm but there was available bar seating and a few empty tables so I was seated right away. I wish I caught the (2) servers names at the time, but they were both so accommodating and kind even though the restaurant was becoming busier. It can definitely get loud inside, with more groups arriving for happy hour, but after I paid the bill one of the servers returned to offer me a generous second glass of wine. I truly appreciated the gesture and hope they know how it was the kind and thoughtful service that made a nice experience at Alison!

Jennifer Kaake

Alison is always a great spot for a delicious bite. Service is always exceptional and I have not had one dish I didn’t love.

Salma

I absolutely love coming to this restaurant, especially during my lunch breaks at work. It's my go-to spot with friends for indulging in oysters and the best fish tacos around. The ambiance is great, and the staff are super friendly. Definitely a must-try!

Noah VanderVeer-Harris

Delightful! We came here on a whim before our trip to the Museum of the History of New York, and it was great. The manager on the floor Vladimir welcomed us warmly and our server Sayyid was fun and kind and prompt. We wanted a dozen oysters and a bottle of wine to start and it was 2:52, and he asked “are you starving? If you wait eight minutes we can do the happy hour combo and save you some money.” Totally unprompted and so kind!! We went for that, along with the mushroom croquettes and calamari to begin, then got the chicken schnitzel and Mussels PEI in white wine sauce as entrees. The calamari was tasty and crunchy, and not overcooked, and the sauces they came with were killer. The mushroom croquettes were delightful and, again, accompanied by a delicious sauce. The oysters from Martha’s Vineyard were fresh and light, but unfortunately a few had a little shell left over that I crunched on. Totally forgivable though as it was only two. As for entrees, the schnitzel was gorgeous: light golden brown, piping hot and ultra tender with a lovely breading and super buttery mashed potatoes. The mussels came cooked wonderfully and the sourdough was crunchy and fresh, but we needed more white wine sauce to go with and when we asked we were given it without a fuss! We didn’t think we has room for dessert but Sayyid brought over the espresso flan and we both fell in love and found another stomach. Creamy, rich, balanced with a great moist texture and just fantastic all around. I finished with a tasty mocha and we called it a day. What an absolute pleasure. I have a feeling this is a neighborhood gem, and deserves to be much busier. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the decor simple and comfortable, and a great team to back it up. If we’re back in the area we definitely will be stopping in again! *PLEASE DISREGARD MY HORRID PICTURES I FORGOT TO TAKE THEM BEFORE WE’D EATEN SOME OF OUR FOOD*

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Ali Enza

What a lovely little restaurant. We spent several hours there on a rainy Saturday evening. The good was delicious. The Five onion soup was probably my favorite because it was rich without being overwhelming but the fries were delicious also. The oyster and wine deal is incredible and the oysters were so fresh and delicate. Even the cauliflower was delightful. The music was perfect and just the right volume so we could chat without feeling like we were yelling. Also the Negroni was delicious

Fiona Dang

Underrated foood! I love that while this is an American restaurant, they are still able to add Latin flavors of East Harlem to a few of their dishes on the menu We got old bay fries, the shasuka, and avocado toasts. Everything was well made and delicious! Great food and awesome vibes, couldn’t ask for better tbh! I absolutely love it here! I also had dinner here in the past and I really enjoyed the food then as well

Helen Fong

I've walked by this place many times going to my apt and saw that it seemed like a wine and oyster bar which isn't 100% my thing. I recently saw an ad pop up in my Instagram stories and looked at their menu, and saw there were so many other delicious food choices. My friend was in town, so I decided it was close to both of us and I was craving brunch. I loved the ambience, had a rustic decor to it. I had and needed four cups of coffee 😆 and enjoyed some mimosas. I ordered the French omelet and asked if I can have both options in it (it was either brie cheese and chives OR bacon and onions) which came with a arugula salad. My friend got the burger, with bacon and asked for both salad and fries. Over all, we enjoyed this place and I'll be back with my bf for their dinner (lots of great options there)

+2

Cute cafe. Great place for lunch, lots of seats and has a lunch special. Very nice service.

Nice and cozy place! Food was fresh and delicious and came out pretty fast :) They also have oysters from Maine so if you love oysters you should come 😊 It was pretty crowded too so they seemed very busy but service was good :)

Very fresh oysters and especially good shrimp ceviche. The chili sauce that came with both was very subtle - not too sweet nor tart - very good. Did not have any oyster selection however - only the one type. For an oyster bar, I would have preferred to have multiple to choose from. Further, the frosé (frozen rosé) was nothing to write home about. Would have given three stars if not for the chili sauce.

You come here to help gentrify the neighborhood. The food can be much better (and less salty!), drinks are limited to wines & beers, and last but not least it's pricey for the area.

+5

Lilly was our server and she was great. Attentive to our table but not too often

I was finally able to come here after they were closed for Labor day weekend the last time I tried visiting. Me and my group were sat immediately after we mentioned we had reservations. The server came quickly and took our order, giving us suggestions of what she found good, which was helpful. The food came out at lightning speed, which was amazing, almost like they had it ready in the back. Now the food was amazing the only thing that we had a problem with was that one of the items we ordered never came out but we weren't charged for it, we just hoped the server heard what we had ordered because she nodded yes to everything we asked for. If you go to Alison do have their birrira, it was delicious! Also try to go early because even for a Thursday evening it was very packed. If you don't like waiting don't go late. Alison is a solid place to go and eat with a group if you want a nice place in the barrio to go to.

I was walking through my neighborhood after my doctors appointment and decided to eat something light. I decided to select from their lunch specials menu. The steak sandwich was good. However, that arugula salad with candied walnut and honey vinegarette was absolutely delicious.

+5

Everything we ate was great except for one thing which is why I’m giving it 4 stars. The oysters were delicious, the shrimp ceviche with avocado was to die for with homemade tortilla chips! We also had the crispy chickpeas, super airy and well seasoned. However the arugula mánchego salad was disappointing; I love arugula and I’d eat it alone but they added so much honey that it tasted like a dessert rather than a balanced taste and it was quite sticky. My suggestion to make this better: make a dressing with apple cider vinegar, lime, olive oil and very litter honey. That way you have a good balance of acidity and sweetness. On the drinks side I had a Sauvignon blanc 2012 and my sister had a dry Riesling from Upstate which was very nice and crisp. I’m not a fan a of Riesling but this dry one was a winner!

Akibo Watson

What an interesting place! Here, you will find really friendly service and always interesting scenery. Location is perfect and the atmosphere is old school with some modern flare. The food won’t change your life, but the staff and always on bartender will make this restaurant a trip worthwhile. Don’t hesitate to stop by!

Thomas Kim

Had an early dinner here. A decent happy hour. Loved the Mediterranean salad. The buffalo shrimp appetizer was ok. The happy hour shrimp tacos were so so. The Argentinian sea bass was good but odd to have buffalo sauce. Chicken kale salad was good.

+2

Lola

Came for a quick bite and to talk with some friends. Service was average it was not busy due to rain store when myself and two others went. So I say that not sure if establishment was packed how better or worst the service may be. This particular day the waitress was serving a total of two tables. Small venue but clean but bathroom smelled like a dirty mop. Host was kind to info about happy hour. So had a few wines and the beer that comes with burger on happy hour menu So had the shrimp tacos (6), burger with fries ( fries over done , greasy, and more like left over fries), the table next to us had fresher fries. Experience was not awful. Shrimp tacos were tasty. My friend mention the burger wasn’t bad either.

+6

Beautiful, quaint restaurant. We had a great waitress and she was very kind and attentive. The food is alright here. We had the calamari and it was extremely salty. The main dishes were also subpar.

I went to Alison recently and my husband and I ordered 2 glasses of the same white wine. We got our glasses and took a sip and when I put my glass down I noticed there were 2 two dead flies in mine. It grossed me out!! My husband's didn't have any dead flies in his, but who knows if he drank one or if I drank one during that first sip. We let our server know and she brought me a new glass quickly. A manager didn't come over to apologize and I still had to pay for the glass of wine. The food was good but the dead flies and lack of attention to my experience wasn't the best and not sure I'll want to go back.

I came here a few weeks back for lunch on a Sunday. The place was empty so service was very fast. I got the calamari and a salad. At the time it was very good, however, later in the day I got extremely sick and it lasted a few days. I’m not going to blame the quality of the food, but I am hesitant to go back for food. The wine selection was impressive though.

We went on Sunday night, and overall, it was a good experience with a few hiccups. The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, making it a comfortable spot for a relaxed evening. The food quality was generally good. The main course (we ordered the sea bass and the Dover sole) was particularly well-cooked and flavorful. However, the shrimp appetizer was unfortunately undercooked, and we had to send it back to the kitchen to be properly cooked. This was a bit disappointing. Service could use some improvement. While the staff was polite, we felt rushed throughout our dining experience. Shortly after placing our order for the main course, we were asked if we wanted to order anything else because the kitchen was closing at 9 PM, even though the restaurant itself closes at 10 PM. This made us feel a bit hurried.

Needed to grab a bite and thought about a good place to eat at East 104 St. As I walked in Marc , server very attentive took care of me. I ordered the lunch Special Grilled Chicken sandwich with Mixed greens. Unfortunately, I couldn’t eat the salad the greens were wilted. Informed the server he took the plate to the kitchen. Server very respectful said he was sorry but it’s not his fault of course. I would suggest that the person in charge of the kitchen double checks on the products they will be using for the day. This is very disappointing when you are paying $28.00. I want to keep being a local to be a supportive neighbor.

Lisa Kim

I had an overall decent experience, though it wasn’t without a few surprises. The food was okay—we ordered the steak and eggs, which came with one slice of bread. The steak was well-cooked, and the eggs were done just right. However, a lot of sauce was left on the plate, and we decided to ask for more bread to scarpetta (soak up the sauce). The waiter brought us two extra slices of sourdough, which seemed like a nice gesture. But when the bill came, we were surprised to see a $5 charge for the bread. While I understand that extra items might come with a cost, it would have been helpful if the server had informed us of this charge beforehand. The staff were friendly and attentive, but charging $5 for two slices of bread felt excessive—especially without a heads-up. Overall, it's a place with nice staff and decent food, but I’d suggest they be more upfront about extra charges.

+2

Although usually hospitable, this visit was disappointing. I stood waiting for a while to be seated and was told to sit anywhere, but when I chose a table, I was told I couldn’t sit there because it was for larger parties. The only available two-person seat was occupied by other people’s bags. I moved to the bar, but the person who arrived after me was greeted and acknowledged before I was. Odd experience.

Food was ok, a bit too over priced. The portions are also quite small. The service was not the best, it was slow during my time there but the staff was talking amongst themselves and I had to constantly raise my hand for service. East Harlem has better spots

Rough visit, super underwhelming/ disappointing. Oysters were clearly bad (off smell and taste). They charged us for 6 of the 12 to make amends - which is just insane. Watermelon salad was the highlight(?) Rest of the food took 50 minutes to arrive. It was mediocre at best. Avoid

I tried to sit outside as a party of one (since someone recommended Alison to me) and was denied, stating “reservations”. 1.5 hours later, there are still a number of open tables outside. It is Mother’s Day and I’m a new mother that is away from her child for the first time due to work and this made me very emotional. I worked in the restaurant industry for years and this was very disappointing.

Great place for dine-in, but when it comes to ordering from the web-site they don’t read notes order was completely messed up they didn’t realize the order was place until I called. I wouldn’t recommend delivery.

Tried to take my self out for lunch here today. Asked for an omelette (offered for a separate dish) instead of the fried eggs on the rancheros. No one else (literally, zero customers) was in the restaurant, but the kitchen refused. Had ordered an appetizer as well, and offered to pay extra as needed for the modification. Whatever.

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This place was very underwhelming. Sad poached eggs for the eggs Benedict. Eggs are not even runny… ITS BOILED! Should not even be called a eggs Benedict in the first place. Doesn’t even look appetizing overall. Coffee is small and not a regular mug (I get it that you’re trying to be fancy but if you’re serving coffee at the very least serve a good amount for a Cofee lover that is in need for a good coffee for the day). The arugula salad was an insult and had no vibrancy. At least put some tomatoes or replace it with a potato hash to go with the eggs Benedict. It barely had any dressing and I’m just eating grass. I love salads but this was not it for the eggs Benedict dish. I’ve seen better and this place can do better. Especially with the service that is SLOW. Please do better… also not coming here again due to the huge disappointment that this place gave me. Also, don’t get me started when the lady wanted to charge us extra for the bread when there was a lot of the tomato sauce into the dish that my sister and cousin ordered. Sooooo you guys expected us not to slurp up the rest of the dish and just leave it there???? But the lady went and was like, “oh the kitchen is pissing me off so I won’t charge you the bread”. WOW, thanks! (Sarcasm). If it wasn’t for the kitchen pissing you off then I wonder if you’d really charge us then for a piece of bread… I should’ve went to Jeffys restaurant up from the block.