Maggie B.

I came here for a late Saturday brunch on a holiday weekend. There were only a few other patrons. We had a stroller with us and they were kind enough to put two tables together for our party so that we could sit at a table with booth seating, with room for the stroller on the side. The restaurant is relatively small with not many more than a dozen tables. It's cute, with subtly whimsy decor. To eat, I had the avocado toast. I was a bit hesitant about the beet puree because I thought it would be sweet and chalky, but it was actually salty and creamy and paired nicely with the avocado. The toast was not super thick and the poached egg was small, but it was tasty and the perfect portion size. I liked the lemon vinaigrette on the side salad. My father in-law got the buffalo shrimp and said the shrimp tasted very fresh. The Old Bay fries were a huge hit with the whole family. The accompanying aioli was creamy and delicious. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and it came with two large stacked pieces of chicken, so it was quite filling. I also ordered a grapefruit juice, which was perfectly tart. For dessert, we had the apple tart. It was a bit small, but had a nice amount of sweetness and buttery crust. Our waitress was friendly. I'd recommend a visit!

Bri K.

Had a wonderful team lunch at Alison. It gave casual french cafe vibes. They were so accommodating to our large party. The food looked and tasted delicious. I arrived little late to lunch, but managed to get a good serving of the appetizers, calamari and hummus & pita bread. I simply wanted more from the few bites I got. Crispy yet soft the calamari had my heart and serving the pita warm was a nice touch. They were great at replenishing the pita with the generous amount of hummus we received. My main course was the chicken schitnzel with mash. It tasted nice and was seasoned well. I did feel the chicken dried out a bit so a heavier sauce would help out. Overall a 10/10.

Chris A.

Lovely space with such cute decor. Food was also super yummy with many traditional dinette options. Service was a little delayed and slow, I believe due to the server to the number of people. But overall attentive.

Robin H.

Great spot near the Museum of the City of New York. Casual spot with inviting atmosphere. We were there at brunch time so there were some couples with young kids. Sat outside which was nice. Super waitress! My friend had an omelette which she loved and I had a delicious farro salad. Would definitely go back if I were in the neighborhood.

Theresa E.

What a delight find! When we entered the staff was welcoming and the ambiance was as well. The musical vibe is old-school R&B, which during brunch is the perfect accompaniment. The menu offers a nice selection of food, including vegetarian options that you can add a protein to if you desire. We ordered a vegetarian flower bowl, one with chicken and the chilaquiles and all were incredibly tasty. The Chilaquiles are quite spicy so if you are not a fan of spicy food, you will not enjoy the green salsa. However, I found it to be delicious and tasty on top of the spice. I will be adding this to my places that I eat at every time I come to New York because this was an overall fantastic experience

Ashley P.

I stopped by Alison because it was within walking distance of Mount Sinai, which made it super convenient. The spot serves American-style food and has a relaxed, casual vibe. Mark was our bartender, and he was fantastic, super friendly and knowledgeable. He walked us through the menu, which doesn't offer a full liquor selection, just beer and wine, but he made great recommendations. They have a happy hour from 12-7pm which was a nice bonus. The Old Bay fries, chicken wings, and chicken sliders were definitely worth trying--seasoned well and great for sharing. Just a heads-up: the wings and sliders are sold individually, so plan your order accordingly. I also tried the salmon burger, which I wanted to like, but it was a bit too soft and could've used more seasoning. That said, the overall experience was great, good food, excellent service, and a solid spot if you're in the area. I'd come back again, especially for happy hour and chicken sliders!!

Sarah T.

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.

Sharisse B.

I will be reviewing this venue for two different visits this month. My first visit this month was on one of my Summer Fridays, where I only worked until noon. I arrived uptown and decided to go have lunch. I looked at the menu and this restaurant had a great lunch special. The lunch specials are any sandwich with a soup or salad for $18.50. When I arrived, there were about 10 people in the restaurant. There is a sign that informs you to wait to be seated. I was seated and the sever Marc took my order. I went with the Grilled Salmon sandwich with a salad. Marc was nice, attentive, and very helpful. The salad I chose was the Manchego & Arugula salad. The salad came out before the sandwich. It was sweet, nutty, and delicious. My only suggestion for the salad is to be on a bigger plate because the salad was falling off as I ate it. The Grilled Salmon sandwich was delicious. I was there so long that happy hour started. I had the Hibiscus Mule drink on the suggestion of Marc. I never had Hibiscus before. It was a great suggestion because the drink was delicious. My lunch experience went very well. My second time visiting the venue this month was for Happy hour this past Friday. When I arrived, I entered and waited to be seated. I was asked by a lady, where do I want to sit. I informed her that I wanted to sit at a table. I ordered the Narragansett Lager, 2 lamb sliders, old bay fries, and the Shimp Baja tacos. The customer service I received during this visit was so different from my previous experience. I don't remember my server saying hello or his name. I had to flag him down if I needed something. It was the same number of guests as the last time I was there, 10 people. I realized when I ordered the lamb sliders I didn't ask how they are traditionally cooked. Nate, whose name I know from the receipt mentioned that the sliders are made medium or medium well and they come out a little pink. When I received my sliders, they were well done. Once I received my food he didn't check in on me. I had to flag him down for some ketchup. He checked in on me about 20 minutes later. When it was time to pay, I was planning to leave an 18% tip due to the service. However, the machine started at 20% for the tip.

Mizan R.

Rustic vibes and very snug cozy seating area when it's packed for brunch. we got steak and eggs which was fantastic. the mayo potatoes did throw me off. and got the crispy chicken sandwich with old bay fries. the french fries were top tier however the sandwich was sloppy the breading didn't really stick and it was all over the place. i had better chicken sandwiches and it was not a good pick in my opinion. the chimmicurri was fantastic on the steak the service was kind and on point. i don't think i'll come back here but it's worth a try to check out if you're in the area B+ 7/10

Ashley M.

I was in the area after an appointment so I decided to come here for Happy Hour. The menu looked good and I decided to give Alison a try. The initial greeting by the hostess (I am not sure if this was her actual position) was lackluster and left much to be desired. Even as I left, I wasn't thanked for coming or wished well from this same individual. I only mention this because she was at the door both when I entered and left so I expected some type of greeting/farewell. I ended up sitting at the bar and the bartender was amazing. She had great energy and gave solid recommendations. I ended up going with the buffalo wings and old bay fries off the happy hour menu and the calamari off the standard menu. I was a little nervous about the old bay fries but they were great and the aioli it came with was 10/10. The calamari was fried nicely and had just enough seasoning to not be bland. The wings were pretty good and the amount of sauce was spot on. I ordered a hibiscus mule for my drink and it was balanced and refreshing. If I was in the area, I would come back because the food and drinks were good. Hopefully I have a better experience next time.

Charles B.

Brunch = Alison! Such a wonderful and charming place! My boyfriend and I live in East Harlem and decided to check out Alison for Sunday brunch and we were not disappointed. The Vibes at Alison are immaculate! From the old brick to the funky neon sign in the window this place slaps! We had reserved a table and ran a little late, however, we were greeted and sat immediately just the same. The service was fantastic across the board! The server came to our table a few minutes after we were sat to take our drink order, I had the champagne, while my boyfriend had the ice-coffee (champagne was fantastic, the coffee was not good). From there we placed our order and here is what we had: - French fries (so good! Fried to protection) - smoke salmon toast (my boyfriend said that he cannot stop thinking about how good this dish was!) - Chilaquiles (so spicy! But delicious, I would definitely order this dish again!) I would rate Alison one of the best brunch spots I have been to in a while! Thanks for a great start to my Sunday.

Sujay R.

Pulsd deal has become a little more limited but the volume and quality of the bottle of wine made up for it

Kat P.

This is one of my favorite spots when I come to the city now. I've tried different foods on the happy hour menu, but I'm a french fry girlie so I will always recommend those. Alison has some great fries. What I really loved was the rose I had, a french one by the glass. My second time there I had wanted to try out the Slovenian one but they were out, so I went with the one that was amazing the first time, the Côté Mas Rosé Aurore. I love a rosé that isn't too dry, or sweet, or acidic. I hate a vinegar aftertaste. This one is smooth, crisp, refreshing, and full bodied, but not sweet, I absolutely love it. Dim, soft lighting melts cortisol and gives a really mellow vibe, Looking forward to going back!