Glenn DiResto

Went with a few friends for a nice dinner. Started with a calamari and salad to share. Both were great. I had the sesame tuna and was cooked perfectly. Couple friends only had burgers but they really enjoyed them. The atmosphere was warm and cozy and server was friendly. Had the donut holes for desert and they were great. Hope to make it bck to try the swordfish or curry chicken.

Tatiana Panova

Local place,very quiet and nice. If you are tired of going to museums, you can always stop by here. Good food ,drinks too. Wanna say thank for bartender, because he was so nice to me and my boyfriend,and I really like his sense of humor.

Eduardo Karpat

We love Island. The menu and ambience uniquely reflects this neighborhood in the upper Manhattan. Service is top notch as well, you feel at home. Try the lobster roll or curry chicken!

Juju Gurgel (SWFL Blogger)

This restaurant sits right on Madison Ave very close to Central Park. It is very cozy but super cute too. I arrived right Brunch and lunch time and even though they were a little bit busy and already had reservations booked, they still sat me and took great care of me. My server was Kate and she was very knowledgeable about their cuisine. As an appetizer they serve popovers with strawberry jelly. The popovers doesn’t really taste like anything but the strawberry jelly more than compensates for it so be sure to eat them together. I order the scrambled eggs and it came with bacon, leafy greens, potatoes and multi grain bread. I loved the entire combination but their bacon was by far the best bacon I have ever had from any restaurant. Not sure if they smoke it and what they do, but it is delicious. I am so glad I went there for brunch, I received great service, the price was very fair and the food was also pretty tasty. #brunch

+10

Mila T

A really nice place with a wonderful staff and ambience, good food and service (John was great). Will definitely come back when in the area.

Pauline DeMairo

My grandson and I both enjoyed our dinner here. It was our first time and we chose it because the menu was appealing. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting. I really liked the furnishings and set up. The service was very good and everyone was friendly. We ordered Sweet Potato Fries, Lobster Quesadilla, Watermelon Salad, Grilled Swordfish, Nicoise Salad with fresh tuna slices, and one scoop of Pistachio Gelato. We were delighted with the preparation and presentation of our dinner. I have one suggestion, and that is there should be more than 3 thin slices of fresh tuna. That is not an adult serving. However, I would definitely return to try other items.

Zoya Michel

I ordered the tomato soup which was yummy 😋, salad nicoise,which reminded me of when I was studying French, we made as one of our classes, of it wasn't fresh tuna like this one. I sat at the bar while waiting to be sitted .

Jeanine Corcoran

First time here but the service was great!! Our salads were delicious 5+. Guacamole was spicy but not flavorful. Lobster roll was so so.

Denby Liu

We came here for brunch today and had the Island burger and the crab cake sliders followed by the lemon cheesecake. The crab cakes were nice, the burger wasn't that great and the cheesecake was average. I did like the pop-overs that they gave instead of bread. The service was fine but the overall food experience was pretty average for brunch. It's kind of hard to compete on brunch when you have a Sarabeth's chain on the same block. The husband did say the dinner food was better though, so you may prefer to come for that.

Flory Shaio

Fairly good food , but not distinctive. Terrible seats!! Patrons ask for cushions and there are not enough. Couldn’t get one. Back breaking for anyone not in their 20s. Would never want to experience them again so I will never return . How about spending some money and respecting your patrons comfort??

Oksana

I am sorry, for 2 stars but it's just my opinion and I always try to be honest. The food was absolutely not what we were expecting. Seems like it was done in a such a rush and a chief wasn't really in the mood to cook at all 😏. Tuna salad one of my favorite at any place I go, here it was a disaster. The fish smelled terrible like it was spoiled, the salad wasn't fresh at all. I mean common, if you do something just do it 100% or take it out from the menu. The staff , I even don't remember who served us, coz it was different people. I am sure this place has a lot of customers who love it, just not my place at all. Will not recommend and won't be back. The only positive thing I can say, it was pretty much clean.

zeldie stuart

The worst food possible! How do people eat here? Tuna burger horrifying grey color outside (slathered in pink membrane colored ginger ) inside was just outer space dark grey matter ; scary . The absolute worst watered down pathetic margarita cocktail. Servers just serve food..clear the table when you aren’t even done. it’s let’s get you out asap! shrimp cocktail some rubbery pretend pre frozen shrimp lookalike. We rushed out back to where food is appreciated and servers care ; ELI’s Table 91. I’m still traumatized 3 days later.