Above all else, a corner bar in the heart of the upper east side. I personally love the look and feel of The District. Honestly. You walk in and feel like you're in a hometown bar surrounded by friends. The drinks, solid. For a rainy Sunday in NYC in the fall, nothing but a frothy Guinness will do and it did just fine. The appetizers: hummus and French onion soup, good. The burger and salads with salmon, also good. You won't fall backwards off your chair but that's not what this place seems to be. It's homey and home to the locals. Give it a try for some day drinking or while catching a game simply for the the scene, ample TVs and ease of entry. read more

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We love this little neighborhood spot. We've come here for a quick drink and appetizer countless times. It's so consistent. Fries are great, sliders are great, salads are GREAT, fish and chips are delicious. It has such a cute ambience, the bartender is very nice, it's just a solid, consistent place. read more

Love the District!! Adorable set up inside and outside, lots of seating, and very nice staff. The food always comes out fast, but is still cooked to perfection. The specialty cocktails are delicious, but by the end of the night they're always out of some ingredient. Overall, would recommend! read more

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typically do not give five stars, (mostly because restaurants rarely show that they are five star worthy) but I had to make an exception for The District. This has been one of my best dining experiences, (and first of the year!) First off the service was wonderful. Also, it is clear that the staff works hard to make sure customers have a safe and fine dining experience despite it being a pandemic. My friend and I ordered the mac and cheese appetizer and it was absolutely divine! We both ordered the chicken parmesan and linguine with marinara sauce and it took everything in me to keep from dancing in the middle of the street (probably would have been a good idea, it would have kept me warm in the bitter cold.) I can't wait to come back again, hopefully once it is safe for indoor dining to start up. The only issue we had (which was no fault of the establishment) was the cold. It is hard to enjoy a meal when you're freezing your butt off but that is what happens when you go out to eat in January during a pandemic. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a place that has a range of different types of food, all done well. Also, you have to get the hot apple cider, you'll regret it if you don't! read more

I've been coming here forever. While I agree the service is slow and the servers can be more attentive. The drinks and food always make up for it. Anything I've ever had to eat has been awesome. The truffle fries are my fav and you can't miss with the wings. It's a great spot to pop In and watch sports or sit down for dinner. I am never disappointed. read more

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I came here with a group of friends for brunch and we had a nice spot with a long table in the prime location. The interior was really nice with deep brown and red color scheme and wood/oak furnishings and details. The food here was very tasty, but the service was definitely lacking. I'll start with the good. There were 2 items on the menu that I liked the sound of - Pork sausage pie and Skillet Steak and Eggs Frites. I decided on the latter and was happy with my choice. The steak and eggs consisted of french fries on the bottom with 10 oz blade steak underneath eggs whichever way you prefer, tomatoes and onions on top, along with 2 pieces of toast. I ordered my eggs completely cooked, but they were served to me over-easy. I had to wait a bit to get the waitress's attention and it took awhile for the eggs to get back to me the way I requested. Other than that, it was DELICIOUS! The steak was wonderful: Incredibly juicy, flavorful with great seasoning and went together beautifully with the eggs. The fries were also yummy and the portion size was great. I was able to take quite a bit home to enjoy later. Onto the service. The waitress seemed very nice and eager to please, but she didn't come to our table that often (even though we were situated right across from the bar and right in the thick of things). There were several times that we needed something and we would try to flag her down to no avail for several minutes. Despite the poor service, I really did enjoy the food so I would consider coming back only if I was in the area, which is not often. read more

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Unfortunately the overall experience at The District was meh for me. The server directed us (a large group) from the bar towards the back of the restaurant which was pretty emptied. Since the seats by the bar were filled up as many watched the football game on the TV monitors. Definitely the restaurant was very short staffed with one server and a few busboys running the food from the kitchen. Holy moly it was soooooo difficult to flag our server down #unbelievable! When we finally got her attention, we quickly ordered our food. Our table was the least and neglect with no refills on our waters...SMFH! And the FOOD took the longest to come to our table grrrr! I ordered a well done of Steak Benny and the Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection as the yoke flows over the steak and english muffin and the potatoes were too damn crunchy...food was good! Service fucking horrible on a busy Sunday Brunch...the worst thing I had to yell at the busboy not to take my friend's plate because she wasn't done...I hate being ignored grrrrrr! You should always ask before assuming the customer is done with their plate...common fucking sense! Don't over tip your server because it's already included on the bill. All that it matters is the great company that I was with today! read more

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I met some friends here for bunch today, while the company and conversation were great, the experience The District gave us was less than stellar. Aesthetically, The District is very nice - it's bright, open, with a good amount of tables and a nice bar lining the left wall. They had Edison bulbs hanging from the ceiling, with mainly dark woods and reds throughout the restaurant. Their brunch menu is extensive - with apps, salads, entrees, egg dishes, and desserts. I was feeling breakfast so I decided to have one of their egg dishes and chose the breakfast panini. The sandwich had bacon, spinach, fried egg, and Swiss cheese pressed on a kaiser roll; it was served with a side of potatoes. The sandwich was okay - it had good flavor but the bacon was cut really thick so it was hard to bite though - it was also super fatty. I didn't like the potatoes, they were way too well done for me - I like them crispy but not *that* crispy. Service wasn't good - it took a long time for our food to come out, and it was near impossible to flag down a server. Maybe they were short staffed? Besides our server, the only other people I saw on the floor were busboys. Either way it was a miss for me. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for service, but the food wasn't good enough to me to want to come back here; there are better options elsewhere for brunch - you're in New York City for Christ's sake. read more

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Food was okay but waitress and atmosphere were nice. They charged 35% automatic gratuity for our party of 7 which is ridiculous. 35%!

I've been to The District three times now, the first two times for drinks only so I felt like I hadn't experienced enough to justifiably write a review. The last time was for brunch with my family. There is a stark lack of decent brunch places on the Upper East, so we decided to try The District because at least it was close: First, I'll mention that the first two times I came they were out of several drinks on their cocktail menu. They probably had about ten to a dozen drinks listed, and the first time it was almost comical- I asked for a drink and nope, they were out of it. Okay, I said, how about this one? Nope, that one's out too. Fine, I guess I'll just have my third choice....oh, you're out of the ingredients for that one as well? I'd love to know what exactly they DID have stocked behind the bar, because it couldn't have been much. I ended up just getting a beer, and my boyfriend got a tequila-based drink (I believe it was like some version of a Cosmo made with tequila instead) and we didn't like it- it was way too sour. The second time we came they were still out of all of their ingredients (seriously, either restock those or change the menu) so we left. We were attracted to it again for brunch with my family because of the reasonable prices and the fact that my sister, a vegan, was able to find a soup on the menu that fit her dietary needs and that sounded good to her. It was a black bean lime soup, and was probably the only thing we ordered that ended up being good. I ordered a burger with fries and was asked how I wanted it cooked. I asked for it medium rare. Now, I don't really understand what the point in asking is if you're just going to cook it how you want anyway. In the defense of The District, this happens to me all the time- I'll ask for a burger medium rare and get it well done. Literally no pink in the center at all. The bun was also stale and the meat wasn't flavorful. The fries were good, but let's be honest, fries are nearly impossible to mess up THAT badly. Another weird thing is the fact that you get a free drink with brunch, a fact we only knew because of my fellow Yelpers (thanks, as always). Seriously, no mention from the hostess, waitress, food runner, etc, plus nothing on the menu that says a free drink with an entree. It's bizarre. My boyfriend and I got mimosas and my dad got a virgin bloody mary. Granting this place two stars instead of one because it wasn't a TOTAL abomination- the hostess was pretty flexible in getting us a table outside, and the soup was actually really great, but I won't be planning on going back. And seriously, please, fix your cocktail menu. read more

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Limited menu choices. Food only okay. Service decent. Restaurant clean. Ambiance okay. Would probably not go back and would not recommend it to friends read more

There is one dish I particularly enjoy at The District, to order in or for takeout, The Steak Salad. tasty steak in wonderful salad enhanced with Gorgonzola cheese. Tonight as I called for takeout was startled it's price had gone up over $2. Also, after delivery l, to discover that over half the piece of steak was obviously grizzle and unchewable fat. It must have been obvious to any chef before preparing. I called to complain. The woman hostess on phone was sympathetic but after consulting with management she simply told me no replacement could be expected. I told her I would not be trusting them again. Obviously from my record of orders of that particular dish and frequency of my orders and visits, I was really frustrated and annoyed by their reaction and -- face it -- stupidity disrespecting such a frequent customer. I won't be going back. "Pennywise, management, but pound stupid." read more

The atmosphere was amazing. Staff was super attentive. Burger was amazing and the booze was cold. What more can you ask for?

When i entered the door, I was impressed with the space and mood of the restaurant. I was welcomed and offered a seat I chose. The crowd was watching soccer and pretty quiet and focused. This was a welcoming venue for multi culture visits. Time to step out into a worldly setting for taste. read more

I moved to the neighborhood in October and the District has been my go to local bar ever since! The food is amazing, the regulars are so friendly, and the staff is lovely. Lauren, Kenny, Marcus & Zen really bring the place to life and are great at their jobs. They make it a point to get to know you not only as a customer but as a friend and are very welcoming, friendly and genuine. For anyone looking for a good local bar on the Upper East Side The District is the place to go! read more

Well, it's a cute place. The bartender, Nigel? Was really attentive. The people at the bar all knew each other. This place reminded me of what Cheers would be like on the upper east side. So why only two stars? The food was horrible. I had the Mac and cheese and it was painful to eat. I plan on going back and trying something different. I really like the vibe of the place. I really want to make this establishment one of my go to places. read more

Arrival: I came here at 7pm on a Monday night with a party of 20 people. The place was pretty full with people who were both dining and at the bar getting drinks. Food/drinks: To start off the meal, we ordered wings, hummus, and spinach and artichoke dip as appetizers. For the main course I had the burger. The burger came with SO many fries (I could have had an entire meal of just fries, seriously), and it was a pretty good burger. I also ordered the Chardonnay to accompany my meal. Some friends ordered fish and chips, which they said was just okay. The food came out relatively quickly. Service: They were attentive, filled water consistently, and checked on us. Ambience: A relaxed atmosphere. Nice place to hang out with friends or bring a date. I also really dig the light fixtures on the ceiling which adds to the vibes. Overall impression: I'm overall meh about this place. It's decent but it didn't blow me away. read more

Lauren, the bartender was attentive, natural New Yorker from Dublin. Lol Other bartender was attentive as well. Burger was cooked medium and excellent in quality. Watched the Thursday night game at the bar. I will be back !! read more

Always loved this place for years. Tonight, we placed a dinner order for pick up. HORRIBLE. The hummus appetizer is basically Sabra with a couple of celery sticks and stale pita, and the steak sandwich was some weird beef teriyaki on a roll. NOTHING like what we have had from here before. If it weren't pouring rain, I would take it back over there and throw it in their faces. It cost a fortune and we couldn't even eat it. read more

Another stop on our beer hop run, we stopped by the District. I think this was stop #3. The ambiance and crowd was great. It had a good crowd, and wasn't unbearably busy. We were able to take two seats by the bar. They were closing in a hour which was perfectly fine with us seeing that we only wanted one drink each. The service was okay. The bartender seemed busy which is fine. Nothing stood out about the service but everything else was great. read more

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Oh man I really wanted to like this place smh. 3 stars for the ambience and decor + effort but the food...sadly was not good. I ordered the chicken and steak quesadilla which comes with salad. First off, please to the people who work here - STOP serving the quesadilla with the salad on the same plate!!! The salad dressing makes the quesadilla so soggy!! Also - please please use some seasoning (lol shout out to adobo!) on the steak and chicken - it was so bland. As for the hot sauce - it was good just a little watered down. The service - it did take about 20 min to get our food. The waitress was pretty nice and attentive. read more

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Food: The food is what you'd expect for an american gastropub. We came here for weekend brunch since it was in the neighborhood. For the most part, the food was good but nothing spectacular. My friend unfortunately ordered the chicken and waffles which came with rock hard waffles and frozen chicken patties for the "chicken". She had to return it just because of how inedible it was. The steak and eggs were ok, but the steak was overcooked to well-done despite being ordered as rare. The sandwiches and burger were probably the best choice. Overall it was okay. The price range is average for NYC. Drinks: Included brunch drink with every entree! Can never go wrong with the mimosas for brunch! Included drink includes bellini, mimosa, bloody mary or IPA beer. Otherwise the cocktails were average priced with $8 for the brunch cocktails. Vibes: Very sports bar vibe. Somewhat dark interior but does have some outside seating which is nice for a good day (like spring weather in January!). I also liked the interior decor and its quite roomy and spacious which makes a great spot to hang out with larger groups of friends. It can get loud at times, especially when there's a game going on but still a decent brunch spot. Service: Appreciate the service despite our big group. They still managed to attend us from time to time and refill our drinks/waters when we were running low. Food did take a while to come out (perhaps a fluke since they said that the "kitchen was backed up") but the staff still were very kind despite the situation. read more

Avoid. Used to like this place for its trendy menu and drinks and decent pricing. Now it's just another way to waste your money. Had a steak salad-- the worst steak I've ever had "; greasy and grizzly yet dry and tasteless. Inedible. Waited 30 minutes for drinks; finally went and asked the bartender if our order had ever been put in.l, only to be told that what I'd ordered isn't on offer ("you can look at the menu all you want but you won't get that.") rude and unapologetic and still charged us for the wine I never got... unacceptable. Never againz read more

Love the ambiance - it's a beautiful bar. I've been here a few times and have mixed feelings about the food. I'd stick with the bar food dishes, with the exception of the papardelle with beef/lamb, which is a solid dish...The pasta was fresh and the portion size generous. Prefer the regular fries to the sweet potato, though in usually sweet potato fries lover. Some good draft beer selections. Good service. It's been a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

The District is one of New York's best (semi) upscale sports bars, offering a lively environment for catching a game and a good meal that's neither overwhelming nor too informal. In fact, the food is exceptional for its league--the burgers, at least. And that includes the veggie burger, which is house-made with rice and beans you can see. The service is fantastic, too. Pair it all with the reasonable prices, and The District offers a fantastic value that I highly recommend! read more

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Had a party here for 60 people! What a beautiful day! The food and the service was amazing picked the steak, chicken, and salmon it was all great. Had a choice of soup of salad the food was great cant wait to go brunch! read more

Don't go here! Bartender will overcharge you and on your tips. They are rude and trying to get a manager is a ioke

Great food! Very clean ... Attentive and friendly staff that always remember you when you come back... a comfy local place that has been in the neighborhood 10+ years ... if you are ever looking for a place to go for a local calm drink and feel at home this is one of the best places around ! read more

Depending on the Bar tender, Marcus. Has an attitude towards women. Although I believe his heart may be in the right place but he is very judgmental towards women. Local place. And is's hard to be there if you don't fit i to his guideline's read more

No food yet. Been here over 40min for brunch. The coffee is undrinkable. It would be very surprising if the food grossly outperformed the lousy service. I wish I wasn't here right now. The waitress hasn't even said anything to us and they aren't that busy. Edit... the food is awful. We had to send one of the dishes back. Mine is edible but that's about it. read more

Been here a few times the Bang Bang shimp and steak salad are delicious . The new bartender / waiter , I think his name is Jake is very friendly and accommodating. He made me feel welcomed like a I've been going there for years . read more

This place is good in terms of the location, food, and selection. However, every time I have gone the service has been very unorganized and understaffed, which has resulted in EXTREMELY inattentive and slow service! The staff is friendly enough. There just isn't enough of them. Their drinks are meh. They are average. Just stick to beer and wine. Cocktails aren't overly inventive or sophisticated. But the food is decent. I recommend this place. But if you go when they are busy, plan to be there a long time! Also, why is it necessary to pass the food onto 3 different ppl in order to get in boxed? I just need the box. I don't need 3 different people to breath on it first. read more

We enjoyed our time here! The owner is gregarious and really engages with customers, the bartender was friendly and made great cocktails. We had good conversations. Overall the atmosphere was welcoming, the staff put us first as customers and we left smiling, knowing we'll return! read more

I've been to the District a few times now since it's close by to where I live. If I had to describe it I would say it's sort of like an upscale sports bar 'sporting' a nice ambiance and laid back atmosphere. I basically come here when I want to enjoy a drink/meal at a nicer place than the local pub but don't want to change out of my workout clothes (which is all the time). While the servers and bartenders don't check up on you that often, I've always had an easy time getting their attention, and they never rush you out. The price point for the food is on the higher end of the mid priced bars around the area so I wouldn't exactly say it's overpriced but it is a few bucks more per entree you would normally pay for a casual brunch or bar food. At the very least, I've found that whatever entree I order is usually pretty solid/decent. On the other hand the wine bottles are surprisingly affordably priced and the portion of the sides, especially the fries, are very generous. read more

read this and save yourself the trouble. I would give this a zero if I could but the young guy that seated us was quite nice. We were sat in an extremely uncomfortable spot next to some very loud men, but I wasn't even that upset about that given it was a busy night. the server did not seem to care less about our presence honestly. It took forever to get our food and when we did, mine was bland and burnt (I ordered the salmon) to the point that I had to wash the taste out of my mouth with water. I requested if I could send it back and get something else and the server very pointedly and in an unbothered manner said i couldn't unless "there was something wrong with it". My colleagues also had complaints about their food. She then ignored us long after and we waited very long to get our bill, which she would not split and had an undeserved tip already included. So I paid over $30 for a horrendous meal, a headache, and bad service. :) I had good company though so I guess there's that. idk it just seems like the kind of place that has its regulars and so doesn't really care about pleasing or retaining new customers. Maybe the kind of place to get drinks and a small appetizer, you'd get a better dinner and service from your little sister's toy kitchen. :) read more

This is a cute restaurant/bar with TVs to watch the game if you're interested. The bartenders are super friendly and attentive. They have $7 wine all day which was a super plus!! We ordered burger and fries, wings and the Mac and cheese. The food is great!! I can rave about the Mac and cheese because it was amazing!!! I will definitely come back to this place!! read more

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At first glance it's a nice looking place and one that is sorely needed up in this higher part of the UES/Yorkville area. It's an upscale looking joint but I feel they are still trying to figure out if they want to be a beer bar, cocktail bar, or gastropub. It's one of the best looking bars in the hood, and feels a bit shabby chic, eccentric, rustic and classy all rolled into one. That is why maybe I can't put my finger on the disconnect here. It features a wonderful decor, outdoor seating, and looks like a great spot to have brunch which we have tried on a few occasions. As with others here I felt the service was spotty and it's almost as if they are either overwhelmed or just unattentive. Sad, because this place is very comfortable and has a lot of potential. Kind of pricey here for the food quality which could be stepped up a bit, especially when charging this much for an area that is not really an upscale clientele hood. Underwhelming is a good word to describe a meal experience here. You won't hate it but you won't be wowed either as I was with my eggs benedict brunch and just ok bloody mary. I have had the burger here which is actually pretty good and pairs well with a Smithwick's or Ommegang Hennepin which they have on tap. Beer selection features around eight on tap and is pretty standard overall with some crafty choices. Not really worthy of a destination spot to head to, but an ok choice if you're a local and close by for a drink or brunch. read more

I've come here for brunch several times and really enjoyed it. I also use the District as a place to meet people or to grab a drink before meeting people. I find the prices are actually pretty reasonable for Carnegie Hill. Every time I came in, I had friendly and prompt service. read more

:( Cruising through the new area, and I saw this nice looking place. Arrived at 7:15, ordered a salmon burger around 7:20. The place is pretty empty. After watching everyone get their food for an hour, I asked about mine. They didn't even place the order. I was told that "hey, you didn't pay for anything so no worries." Really? I'm so disappointed. So disappointed. read more

Great place! It's my go to in the neighborhood and I can sit there with my dog. The service is great. Drinks are great. Food is definitely good! They have a great weekday happy hour so if you want cheap drinks this is a great place for it. read more

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