On Saturday, 4.18.26, with a highly recommendation, I had decided on checking out THE EAST POLE, which I had been meaning to attend their NEW Year's 2026 Jazz Brunch, something else came up. On this particularly Saturday afternoon, the weather was cool and sunny, what was surprising to me, upon entering THE EAST POLE was white linen table settings outside of a semi-brownstone, which was new and charming, for I felt like spoiling myself, which I suggest that everyone do so, every now and then . . . I was first greeted by the charming, KLYE, who suggest a very comfortable setting for me, and introduced me to my waitress, CASSANDRA, was so gracious and attentive, but allowed me to taken on the beautiful decor, and chic people, both at the bar and main dining area. I was introduced to several other staffers, including CHEF JOE, who suggest that afterwards, I should visit the Melody's Piano Bar, too! I had a glass of Champagne, then tried, by Cassandra's recommendation their TIGER SHRIMP TOAST, being them topical NY'er, and shy wgen it comes to trying new things, I must say that the sweet thai chili sauce, herb salad with shrimps, quickly educated my tastebuds, and I was completely hooked. Secondly, I had tried the Grilled Angus Black Skirt Steak, and, immediately, I was taken back, thinking that that I was being served was a piece of meat. But, surprise was tucked way under the delicious steak, cooked to my taste . . . WELL DONE, with roasted potatoes, spinach, asparagus, and seasoned to ptefection!!! The afternoon delight was top with AFFOGATO, a mixture of vanilla bean gelato, frangelico, whipped cream, espresso. I am very proud of myself for being risky in treating myself out, and trying a few new dishes. I highly recommend checking out THE EAST POLE. Upon my return, I must request on one those lovely outdoors tables. SULE, www.nunuradio.com read more

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Exceptionally rude Sunday manager. The delays and poor service were intolerable. This place used to be good but is now a shadow of its old self. Avoid it for the many better places nearby. read more

It was alright. We had the Salmon Tartine, Shakshuka, Eggs Benedict and Brioche French Toast. The Salmon Tartine was good it could have used a little more flavor but it was nice and light. The Shakshuka was good as well - not the best I have ever had but not bad whatsoever. The eggs Benedict were good as well, again nothing to write home about but not bad. The Bricohe French toast was a bit of a let down as it seems like they left it on the pan too long and it came out burnt which was not very pleasing or appetizing especially as it was the person birthday who was having them. Service was all right. It could've been better. The host was accommodating, but it took a while for us to get service and all of the wait staff seemed to be just chilling by the bar chatting. Our waitress was very nice and did not detract from our experience whatsoever, but also didn't elevate it. Ambience is very nice. It's very casual and cozy and the perfect spot for an easy quick brunch. Overall, I probably will not come back with all of the other amazing brunch options in the area but if you need a quick and easy brunch that's gonna be decent I would say give The East Pole a shot. read more

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First time trying this place and loved everything about it! It's a really cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The service is so friendly, helpful and patient. The chai latte (with a shot of espresso added) was delicious and so were the huevos rancheros. The ingredients all seemed very fresh and we enjoyed our experience - can't wait to come back! read more

The East Pole - Huevos rancheros - New American Near Me - New York, New York

There are 3 small stairs down to the front door (I'm sure there is a handicap accessible ramp somewhere but just wanted to point it out). We dined for brunch at the outdoor patio (there's also a space heater if needed) and street dining. The inside looked beautiful and opens to bar top seating and then dining area. We had great service but expect really pricey coffee ($7-9) and entrees ($40pp after tip without coffee). We shared 2 dishes and both were very delicious! The eggs benedict ($27) was cooked perfectly with a rich hollandaise. I asked for the home fries cooked well done and they were absolutely crispy and lightly seasoned to perfection! The portion of the thick cooked bacon was generous. The macro Bowl ($35) was very filling with a creamy tahini dressing. The dish is presented deconstructed but forms a great bowl when mixed together! I would definitely come here if the dishes were just $10 less but a great experience overall! read more

The East Pole - Organic Macrobiotic Bowl - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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hidden gem on the UES! downstairs, removed from the street, dimly lit romantic little joint. superrr cute and cozy bar right when you walk in. tables in the back. coat check was great because there's not much room to put a jacket at the table. croquettes were a special- little cold on the inside but still yummy. burger was solid! kale caesar is always good (with bacon, crunchy croutons, anchovies and a runny egg) read more

The East Pole - kale caesar, double cheeseburger with fries - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I recently attended a private 30th birthday celebration at The East Pole, and it was a fantastic experience. The venue is beautifully designed with a cozy yet upscale vibe, perfect for an intimate gathering. The upstairs party room does have a very narrow staircase and only one bathroom as well. Which wasn't an issue until the end of the evening where you'd have to go downstairs to use the other restroom. The location is great, tucked away on the Upper East Side, making it accessible but not too touristy. The staff were attentive, and the food was delicious. We had a dinner party menu which was delicious. Upon arrival was standing cocktails and appetizers. Their mini crab cakes were phenomenal. I'm convinced I ate an entire tray myself. I ordered the black angus skirt steak which was cooked to my rare preference of temperature. The servers took note and did great with my food allergy as some places don't always take you serious. They brought out separate of the sides for just me as I couldn't eat many things with a mushroom/truffle allergy. The private dining space was ideal for our group, offering just the right amount of privacy while still being part of the overall ambiance. However I would say it's definitely a tight space when everyone is up and standing. I would definitely recommend The East Pole for anyone looking to host a special event or celebration. Only reason for 4 stars is that it did get a bit tight and the limited bathroom design. read more

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Great Sunday brunch in this cosy eatery. Pumpkin bread was fresh, warm and tasty. Enjoyed their special andouille omelette. The eggs Benedict came with delicious thick slices of bacon. Frittata was a tad bland. Definitely worth a visit. The service was excellent. Our host Pete was wonderful and we enjoyed a special experience. read more

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Unique and trendy. Clean and upbeat. The food was good, the price moderate. I didn't stay long, more of a grab and go.

It's a pretty solid place and stands out. Unique, and first time coming to the place I felt I really liked it. I recently attended a party here with some friends, which brought me to the place. The food was really good, it was a relaxing environement and the staff was very helpful. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Lovely drinks, food, and wine and a local legend hosts at the door. You may rent private spaces for undisturbed dining. But beware, pay only cash. Recently, our drinks took very long to arrive. It was late at night and not crowded. It was odd because the service is usually speedy. My friend left her credit card with the bartender as they requested us to run a tab. Unfortunately, someone there tried to use the credit card at that time in another country for thousands of dollars. Luckily, she doesn't use the card much so the charges were denied. Hopefully it's just one employee who after we reported it was asked to leave. We will try again, and this time bring cash. Details will follow if we return. read more

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Gorgeous place with amazing drinks and menu. Rashid our bartender and Brian the manager were both amazing- when they found out it was a special day for me they sent my friend and I a glass of champagne in addition to our drink order. The perfect place for a special occasion or a dinner with loved ones definitely will be back! read more

The East Pole - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Been here many times bf and was looking forward to grilled cheese and tomato soup, but they must have changed it up for the worse. 3 of us ordered and there was NO cheese, just some gross jam sauce. We showed the server.... No apologies, that's the new recipe I guess. Will never go back even though I live next door. AVOID. Total ripoff. read more

Grabbed a meal with a gf on a beautiful Saturday morning and went here for brunch. We shut the place down and stayed until the sun went down. I got some sort of ceviche like moment and it was good. What makes this place fantastic are the ppl. Our server Sergio made our time there amazing. He made us promise we would come once a month and I think I may want to. I was extremely in love with this iced tea like moment. It is vodka infused in black tea and turned into an iced tea. It was everything I needed in my life. I had like four. Sergio told me how to make it at home because I have a handle of Titos that needs to be utilized. When I go out to eat, I want to have a good time and be around nice ppl. This place is just that. 100% will be going back! read more

Literally rating this restaurant 10 / 10. Everything start to finish was incredible. The Moscow mules were probably one of the best I've had in a while (would literally come back just for them!). As starters we had the burrata, salmon tartare, oysters and kale Cesar. Each appetizer was better then the last. Highly recommend all of them! For dinner we shared the pappardelle with lamb which was absolutely out of this world. The ambiance also made the experience that much better. If you sit towards the back (which I highly recommend), there are beautiful sky lights which give amazing natural light. Also fun fact: the outside of the restaurant (which has great outdoor seating) is featured in sex and the city when Carrie is wondering around UES :-) read more

The East Pole - Moscow mules - AMAZING and a must try! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent!!! Love it here! One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. Cozy vibe and classy environment. read more

The East Pole - Sancerre , Grilled Cheese, faroe salmon tartare - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I brought my 2 kids and my husband there on my birthday. The Food there is ok, but the service is .... Eh... well, not so good. I reserved my table on OpenTable, and when I arrived, I just asked if I can sit at a more private table at the end corner, as I have kids, I don't want to disturb other ppl. But the lady said no, and told me those table are for reservations only. Well I reserved, what's the point? And they put us at the middle entrance (first table where everyone : the customers and waitresses can pass by) Whatever Put in a good way, they have special attitude or "Arrogant" in an elegant way you can say, but if only you are non white ppl you might experience that, And to be honest, I don't want to think that way, but I felt that way. I'm Sorry if I'm wrong. But you can go and feel it by yourself, at least their EGGS BENEDICT in brunch manu is quite tasty. read more

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The food is always amazing and the ambience is great. We went for brunch and the amazing bartender Michaela made me a kombucha drink that was amazing. read more

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The ambiance, service, and outdoor dining were excellent! The food was very good as well.

The specials of the day were exquisite. Why doesn't this place have a Michelin star??

The Maitre d' ,Avruey, was THE most pleasant and accommodating hostess that we have experienced in a very long time . That also holds true for the entire staff . They are all welcoming and warm and we so appreciate that ! The food , as always, is delicious! read more

The best place. Sitting in the Bar ordering drinks& side dishes here is sooo cozy! An amazing ambiance w really good drinks & food!!! The girl who served me both of my times there was the kindest & best bartender ever!!! read more

The East Pole - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Love the vibe but prices are out of control drinks are minuscule and menu hasn't changed in 3 years

Went here for brunch. The French omelette was perfectly cooked, but could use more truffle and I found the side salad mediocre. My drink was also extremely salty and I needed to swap it for a mango mimosa which was just okay. While this place was decent, there's other brunch places in the area I'd prefer. read more

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Cute atmospheric first date spot to meet for drinks. Nice outdoor seating area. We only got drinks so this rating is based on bar service. read more

A really nice brunch spot! Perfectly located on the UES- it had a great drink and food selection. The highlight was definitely the wait staff- super friendly and fun! The egg white frittata was really good and the iced ube latte was tasty and refreshing. Will definitely go back! read more

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I have been here twice for outdoor dining at lunch/brunch time. The food was excellent both times. I enjoyed the French toast, which has a carmelized sugar texture and comes with nice berries. They are doing the best they can in a somewhat-small space and seemed very glad to have guests there for the sidewalk cafe. The service the first time was excellent and spot-on. Not so much the second time around, when the server seemed a bit distracted and things were slower. I will give them another try in the future since everyone enjoyed their food, and it was likely just an off moment. read more

Literally left because the host would not give me space and felt pressured to eat there... I was walking around with my husband looking for a place to go for dinner. We stopped in to just look at the menu, the host recommended we go outside to see it better because of the lighting but I was NOT expecting for them to follow us out there while we're trying to read it ourselves and decide what we want to do... I also have multiple sclerosis so it's difficult for me to read and process things and it didn't help when the host kept pressing me what I like to eat while I was trying to read the menu... horrible and intrusive experience and I didn't even eat here! read more

Such a solid 5/5! Coffee is great. Food is delicious. Music and ambience are great. Staff are friendly without being obsequious. Came here yesterday and am right back the next day. read more

We had brunch on Sunday morning! It's in a Beautiful neighborhood I ordered French toasts, the toasts are very crispy outside and soft inside! My son ordered eggs Benedict, the home fries are delicious! Will definitely visit again in a beautiful weather! read more

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Very good food. Innovative lots of choices, some healthy, charming service. Pleasant room. Always consistently excellent

My wife and I arrived with our two month old. We originally had a reservation for an outdoor table but it wasn't shaded. The staff was so accommodating and went out of their way to find a special table inside for us. The hostess was kind and service and food was delicious (avocado toast is fantastic). A special and true shout out to Brian, who really ensured our meal and experience was wonderful. We are so grateful and will remember it. Thank you East Pole. read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday! I ordered the brioche french toast, and it was really yummy! It has some fresh berries on top & comes with whipped cream and syrup on the side. The toast was fluffy on the inside but also has a nice crisp to it on the outside. It has a faint citrus-y taste to it which I enjoyed. I normally don't like French toast that much, but thought this was delicious! read more

The East Pole - Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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The atmosphere of this restaurant is really nice and they have a good amount of outdoor seating. The food we ordered was very good with the exception of the grilled cheese. The Burrata was very good and had a great flavor to it with the balsamic and oil. We also liked the green salad but the greens they paired with it were a little tough. We also got the paparadelle which was great and the pasta was very fresh. The grilled cheese was not good and not what I expected. There was way too much of the jam onion spread and not enough cheese. There were only slight traces of cheese. If this had less jam and more cheese it would have been much better. read more

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We had such a nice brunch experience last Saturday here. Hip place, but one of those where everyone is happy and hospitable. We showed up with no reservation so waited 15-20 at the bar for a table outside, which was pretty packed. Our waitress was super nice and gave us a great white wine rec (one that the wine makers created to pair with sushi). Everything was delicious (kale Caesar, huevos rancheros and omelette). Will be back to try out their dinner menu. The chef worked with David Burke and a few other renowned chefs. This place has a bit of DB tavern vibe (restaurant inside a townhouse, cool decor and menu, where cool people from UES come hang out), but with a bit of slightly younger crowd (30-40s vs DB tavern 40-50s). read more

The East Pole - Kale Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Very nice quaint farm to table restaurant. My dinner date and I enjoyed what you see in the pictures. The meal was really good. Thought I would try the Citrus and Smoke and it did not disappoint. The flavors of the grilled-pineapple & jalapeño infused rum, pineapple, lime came together so well in this drink. My burger my perfection on a plate. And my friend enjoyed his filet. Small spot with indoor and a nice section for outdoor dining. Glad we decided to check out The East Pole! read more

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A great relaxed bit elegant place. Wife and I live in Lincoln Square, but her salon is on the UES. We stumbled on this place and will definitely put it on our regular list. From the moment we got there, the hostess, Kelly, is simply pleasant, warm and engaging. She made us feel at home. Our waiter was equally engaging and humorous. We basically tried everything on the menu...the waiter looked astounded at how much we ate.l, but that is what we do when we visit new places...we do a tasting of all. Not one disappointment. simply a great time... read more

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Swanky restaurant on 65th St. Suprisingly active bar scene for a Monday night. It was dark enough to go spelunking. As a result, can't say much about the restaurant's decor. The waitstaff were all very nice. The food was very good. Shared a salad with my wife and had the snapper special She had the salmon and our friend ordered the chicken. All were good. The fly in the ointment is the prices. 3 glasses of wine, one cocktail, two salads and three entrees came to $380, including tip. For over $100 per person, a restaurant has to really deliver. A nice place, but not a good value. read more

Service exceedingly pretentious and arrogant. I came to this place many times during the years and they would not seat me outside on my child's birthday. They asked me not to come again when I gave them bad review on open table. The food is acceptable but everything else leaves a lo be desired!!! read more

Really cute space and was very lively for Sunday brunch. It took a while to get seated but other than that, service was pretty fast. The food was mediocre, nothing too special - kind wish I got the avocado toast instead. read more

The East Pole - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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