Great service, great food! Recommend. Avoid The Pier. We left and landed at the New York and very satisfied!! A++

Awful service- rude with poor communication around a birthday reservation. Turned us away after we called to inform them we were running behind and they told us still to come any way and they would work something out- with twin babies in tow. Hostess was extremely short and defensive upon our arrival- will not be returning read more

Interesting historic dining room, that has an upscale eating feel. All dishes were fantastic, the duck was tender and juicy. Quick service for a great dinner downtown read more

The New York Restaurant - Peking Style Roast Duck - American Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

There are just so many better options in harbor springs lol. This place is such a trap, small portions, mediocre food at best, and very over priced. The staff is also extremely arrogant, I admit we were a little under dressed after skiing but we could obviously see the judgement in the eyes of the staff. Go to Piersons, go to pier, go to the depot, hell go to bar harbor. This place isn't worth it. read more

It's great getting recommendations whether its from friends or from Yelp. Some friends who knew we were going to Harbor Springs said that we had to try the New York Restaurant. So we did! Happy to have a reservation on a very busy Saturday night, we were taken to out table right on time. Our server greeted us almost immediately and brought us some warm bread and took our drink orders. I thought The New York offered a well thought menu with favorites for almost any palette. On recommendation, my wife ordered the Lamb Shank and enjoyed it immensely. I did not set out thinking I'd order the Baby Back Ribs rather expecting to order Sautéed Whitefish. The white wine, caper presentation had me drooling a couple of days earlier when we first inspected the menu. What caught me about the ribs was the house made cherry barbeque sauce. The sauce was magnificent adding a wonderful but not overpowering cherry flavor to the meaty ribs. Substituting fresh vegetables for mashed potatoes made the dish perfect. I've mentioned this before and I will again: Since COVID, I've noticed a rather dramatic uptick in server quality. As a matter of fact, I cannot remember the last meal where the service wasn't at least excellent or better. This was true at The New York. Service was great to the point that you know it enhanced your dining experience. Loved it, will be back next time we're in Harbor Springs. read more

The New York Restaurant - Lamb Shank - American Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

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We absolutely love this restaurant. The atmosphere and friendly staff keep us from coming back over 40+ years. The food is delicious and they come out with a new menu each every month or so and it's alway fun to come back and try something new! I would highly recommend trying to make a point to go to The New York Resturant when you come to Harbor Springs. read more

We really like the New York. Has nothing to do with the fact that I used to live in NYC. Over the years, the food has been a little up and down, but for the past year it has consistently been excellent. I've always wanted to try the Shaking Beef and finally did last week. OUT. STANDING!! In every way! Pro Tip: Do NOT mix the basmati rice in with the strips of tenderloin, saute'ed red pepper & onions blended with a deliciously sweet & hot Thai pepper sauce!! I love spicy food but you REALLY need the relief of the plain basmati rice to cut the heat! Most other items on the menu are also delicious, but my wife was disappointed with her Shrimp Provencal, remarking that it was bland. I took a taste and, while the shrimp was well-cooked, there was definitely a lack of flavor. Lovely ambience. Service is always outstanding, and there is an excellent, albeit, overpriced by-the-bottle wine list. Stick to by-the-glass. Cocktails are decent but the hummers are fabulous! Reminiscent of the original at the Yacht Club in Detroit! read more

Always a great local spot we usually make it once a week. All local long term staff that really care! The tomato salad or wedge is great. The roasted chicken is fabulous. The French fries are excellent I think Matt must change the oil a lot!! Very noticeable. The veal is great and the steak too! Highly recommended. We do try to dress accordingly. read more

If I could leave zero stars I would. So we were coming for my 60ith birthday and had reservation for 6. After waiting over thirty minutes and watching larger parties arriving after us be seated I asked when our table would be ready. The manager indicated that we would need to wait until the party occupying a certain table was finished. I was told "this is Harbor Springs in the summer suck it up." I kind of felt like John Candy in the movie summer vacation waiting for lobster. The exceedingly arrogant unprofessional staff told me that they were trying to accommodate us. I said we were trying to accommodate them as well. The then said they wouldn't seat us and called the police. At least it wasn't an important birthday, did have a great meal at the bar across the street , Bar Harbor. Great staff food and drinks. Go there instead. read more

Consistently good. Servers well trained, efficient, friendly. Food is one of the best in northern Michigan. Whitefish and walleye are favorites of ours. Check out their specials. Oysters are always fresh. read more

A companion and I ordered the lamb chops, described as "lollypop" chops, expecting well-frenched, succulent lamb chops. Instead we got heavy, extremely fatty, so-so chops which required surgical extraction of the meager amount of meat in the serving. Very disappointing. Our third companion was happy with her fish order and the service was adequate. read more

Incredibly prepared food, in an upscale historic location, that was also friendly to us casually dressed out of towners.

Always fantastic! We had a party of seven on Wednesday night, Bobby was our server and his friendly demeanor, attitude and recommendations made the night even better. Always a favorite of ours when we're in town. Thanks as always! read more

A few complaints here. Ordered Shrimp Provencale at $34.00. 5 decent sized shrimp seemed okay but only a VERY small amount of linguine. Certainly not enough for a dinner portion. More like an appetizer size. Left very hungry. The salad chopped was decent. Service was okay not great. Made a mistake and charged for an extra portion of bread and butter which they took off bill. Charged split fees which is not mentioned on menu or anywhere. For the price of the dinner entries one would think they would not have to sneak in split charges. But again they charge for their bread and butter that is a no charge standard in the industry. Bottom line not going back there. Others in the party were happy with the food. Nothing great here especially in light of billing practices. read more

My husband and I had an excellent dinner at The New York. The service was excellent. A special thank you goes to our server Ruth. She clearly describes the preparation of any dish that interests you. Her wine recommendations were right on. She is pleasant and welcoming. Herbs are freshly picked from garden boxes around the restaurant. Arugula salad is a great salad before dinner. They will divide it if you want to share . Desserts are all made in house. Coffee is also excellent. read more

Attempted to dine at the New York on a recommendation from another restaurant in town. I approached the hostess stand and asked how long the wait would be for a family of 3. The hostess (older women with blondish-gray hair which was pulled back and wearing a yellow dress) ignored my question and addressed the couple directly behind us. She then turned to me and asked if I had a reservation which I replied no. She looked at my attire (long shorts, t-shirt & sweater) and stated, "a very long time" which I replied, what does that entail? "Two hours at least". Unfortunately I will never dine there ..... never judge a book by its cover!! read more

My husband took me out for my birthday. Had an excellent dinner! Our waitress Allison was excellent and very attentive to our needs. We were also greeted by the owner, Matt. This is true customer service at its finest. Love this place. We will definitely be back. Thank you Allison and Matt for making my birthday dinner exceptional. read more

The New York Restaurant - Bacon wrapped tenderloin - American Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

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I always prefer to hit a place twice before awarding 5 stars. Still applies. This closer to 4.5 than 4 overall between our twice. 1st night our party of two enjoy the lamb shank, creamed spinch and didn't particularly care for the special of the night - the rib eye. Service from Gerry was top notch and we ask him to reserve us a table for the following evening as well. 2nd night - we're seated in the prime table in front window on a beautiful evening. Our appetizer and meals are top notch! Though $13 for a 4 shrimp cocktail seemed a bit over the top. That cocktail sauce was divine! She chose the filet and I that fabulous lamb shank (again). We're both very pleased. Though Gerry was not our server I sought him out and tipped him for the window reservation - frankly he's the better server. Pro-tips: 1) get seated 30 minutes after they open and your meal is discounted. 2) Get the lamb shank! read more

We were in Harbor Springs for a week long vacation and went here on Wednesday 7/20/22 at 5:30pm last minute before returning on M119 to The Highlands. We had a week of great restaurant experiences but I wish we could have this one back, should have skipped it, there are other places we could have went where we would have a happy memory. The host is the main problem here. I don't appreciate being looked up and down (in a beach town and on vacation) when I'm wearing a skirt and a nice top. Tried to call to make a reservation but the guy couldn't hear me and hung up. Ok... should have taken that as a sign. Walked in and the guy acted like he was insulted at the walk in and we had won the lottery because there were 2 tables left, one an aisle and one in the corner, the rest of the restaurant was empty. Everything was reserved? Ok, an hour and a half later there were 3 more parties seated in the entire restaurant. Ok whatever on that management style. The food, mediocre at best. We had far better meals at other restaurants all week (Petoskey and Harbor Springs) for less $$. The waitress I will say, was quite friendly. When we were leaving, my husband made the mistake of asking this same host if dinner is severed at the bar. A host, should know, but the response "how would I know that" and "you would have to ask the bartender" really set me back. Dude walked away. This guy seriously needs to be checked and guess what, we go to Harbor Springs a lot (golf, skiing, beach, wineries, etc.) and I associate The New York with a big fat Nope. Can't wait to try the Willow on our next visit, or squeeze in to the Paper Station if we can. We've been to the Stafford a bit too much but food is good there. I'd rather snack on pizza than waste my money on an uncomfortable experience. read more

I love the New York Restaurant. The food is so tasty and the services is also exceptional!!! Rosemary read more

It was OK. Got there at 5 before the festivities in downtown started. We received 25% off because we dined early, unexpected and very nice. 6 oz filet was cooked perfectly at medium temp but was tough. Potatoes were cold, salty and grey. Broccoli was slightly steamed, very crunchy and not seasoned at all. We traveled all day, we were starving and we ate it. We did not complain although server did not check in with us at all. No bread included, did not realize it was on the menu for a charge. It wasn't inedible but it definitely was not good. Probably would not return. read more

There was a brief moment when I couldn't eat here because of a new manager. But he's gone and the place is back to its excellent food and friendly service. I love coming here whenever I'm town. read more

This place has been around forever and it consistently delivers good food. The waitstaff is friendly and informed. Tonight I had the snapper with curry, it was good but could have used a little more sauce. Another of our guests had the Rosemary chicken and it is always good and juicy. read more

The New York is always a pleasure! Atmosphere is the best in Harbor Springs. Such a quaint and cozy bar, with wonderful service. My favorite go to in HS. read more

We had a party of 7. We drank a lot and had a lot of fun! It's been 10 years since I have eaten at New York. All of our dinner were just excellent and I can speak personally for the the duck I really enjoyed. Tender and moist and very flavorful. Our waitresses excellent. Food all came out together, refills on water and very attentive on drinks. We had trouble lining up an uber and our waitress ended up driving us home, wow great service. I will be back soon! read more

We can always count on New York to deliver! They do offer specials, but sometimes run out early during dinner hour of not only the specials but regular menu items. Guess what - that's how you know their food is always fresh. Tonight the whitefish was deliciously prepared and my brother in law caught the last available order of walleye. They always tell you on arrival if they are running low on any of the dishes and will hurry to the kitchen to snag what you want. The restaurant was born in 1904 and has a wonderful ambiance. A few of the waitstaff has been there for years. Jerry is our favorite. We had lots of water refills and courteous service. We arrived pre-season so getting a reservation for a nice table up front was no problem. Sadly, they discontinued their wonderful brunch years ago. But you can still enjoy a fine dinner with two for one early bird specials. read more

I would say for up north this is an okay spot. Excellent views but lacks real satisfaction that it advertises. The wine selection is nice. We ordered the Caymus but were a little disappointed when they presented a 2017 when the menu said 2015. Not a huge deal but if you know wine... it is. Service is disappointing. We were waiting for our table and went to the bar for a drink. There were plenty of empty spots, it was a Tuesday evening. The bartender ignored us. Like literally ignored me. I had to flag him down to ask for the wine menu and he never returned. Mind you, I had every intention of ordering a $100 + bottle for my husband and myself so I guess it's his loss. Table service was just as disappointing - only brought one of our apps and brought them after our soups and salads once we asked if we were getting them. Mind you we ordered them before our dinner. We got apologies and the bus boy was blamed? Not sure what he had to do with it. Food was all over. The hanger steak was excellent but everything else was mediocre. I would skip the pasta. It said hand made but it was most definitely not. It had set under a heat lamp for a while so the top was hot and the shrimp I had were tough and almost inedible. We also had the lobster bisque. I would skip that. I had one very small piece of lobster and that was it. All together it took 1 hour and 45 mins to get seated (with a reservation) and have our dinner presented. It was a good thing we had our wine! And no, we didn't get dessert. read more

Chewy steak Mid well not MR. Needs better seasoning. Lamb Jus could be a little thicker, (barely nappe). A wedge salad can no longer be called a wedge salad, when it is chopped up. read more

This place is really terrible. The food is way over priced and never rises above the level of something you would get at a cheap wedding reception. Our waiter was really unkempt and seemed to be a little bit hung over. I would eat anywhere else in Harbor Springs before I would ever go here again. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Harbor Springs. Great food, interesting menu and service that exceeds expectations!

Our experience was a disaster. They accepted our reservation but they were understaffed and overwhelmed. A 7:30 reservation resulted in a 7:45 seating and not being greeted by a server until 8:00. We were hoping to order a bottle of wine and given the horrible service decided not to spend the money. An even worse mistake was was ordering cocktails and wine by the glass...pure vinegar . The rest of the experience was par for the course. Maybe it was an off night or they have a returning crowd of regulars who don't mind the slow service and sub-par selections...we ended up at a newer place a few doors down the following night and were much better suited. read more

The New York is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I have been eating at the New York fir 25 plus years and I have never had one meal that was other than perfect. read more

We have been enjoying New York for meals and service over 45 years. Went last Wednesday for all you can eat crab legs. We just enjoyed the 1-1/2 pound portion, which was more than enough, just delicious and Allison is wonderful and very busy read more

First let me say the service is impeccable. The food is not. I took one bite of the Shaking Beef and immediately sent it back. The sauce was overly sweet and the rice was overdone. I ordered the Rosemary chicken instead and was told it would be 10 minutes. 30 minutes later the rest of my party is completely finished, the table is cleared, and I have no food. When it finally arrived, it was cooked well but the Rosemary was overwhelming. The free bread and butter was the highlight of my experience, I am sad to say. We won't be going back. read more

Great food, great service, good drinks. A steakhouse for sure but their seafood and other options are wonderful. The Duck is sublime, the salmon, however the chef is preparing it, is outstanding, the swordfish, unbelievable. I've never eaten anything here I would not recommend. A must eat at in northern Michigan read more

Went to the bogo last Friday! Called for reservations, a must for this little treat! We had the whitefish special and the rosemary chicken! Very good, and the service was perfect. read more

The New York Restaurant - The New York Restaurant version of the wedge salad. Not the classic "wedge" but very tasty nonetheless! - American Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

This was one of our favorites for years but after waiting several weeks to get a reservation, we came away truly disappointed. My wife had the whitefish and I went with lamb tenderloin with couscous. According to my wife there was nothing wrong with the Whitefish, it tasted like every other sauteed Whitefish dish - nothing special. My lamb was billed as tenderloin but looked like it could have been any cut from shoulder to stew meat. It tasted ok but certainly not like a tenderloin cut should be prepared. The couscous was bone dry, almost like they forgot to finish the dish. All this for some of the highest prices you can pay in HS. My advice would be the Pier, Piersons or Paper Station and enjoy a good meal for an appropriate price. On a brighter note, the service was very good. read more

For Hs food and restaurant week food and service were awesome. I had the NY strip with oysters on the half shell to start. The wedge was not the "best ever" but it did okay. Don't expect the ambience to be a Nobu but again for HS this place does the job on a steak house. UpNorth Classic. read more

Classic old school food. We four all had different entrees and all were wonderful. From olives to salads and from cocktails to desserts a solid value and an attentive staff. The front room gives a charming view of downtown Harbor Springs. read more

We have been to this restaurant before and thought it would be a nice place to take out of town visitors. This was our first time back after the pandemic and we understand that restaurants and the service industry is struggling and we try to be understanding. That being said this experience was beyond subpar. We arrived for our 7pm reservation and were seated promptly. Our server took our order in a reasonable amount of time. At 9pm, 2 hours later, we still had not received our meals. When I inquired about the length of time, I was informed that the food would be out soon. When it arrived our guests steak was overdone. He sent it back. The chef came out and asked "who didn't like their meal". We explained that we had waited 2 hours and the steak was over done. He then told us we should be more patient and don't we know there is a staffing shortage. We felt insulted by the chef. Finished our meals and left. As we were walking out I saw the chef at the hostess stand and I mentioned our disappointment and that I would share my thoughts with some local friends. He said "you do that" and as I turned to walk out, he pushed my shoulder. He also asked my husband for our name, stating "I'm blackballing you from a reservation here again." Our thought, is no problem as we would not subject ourselves from that treatment again. All the other dining in Harbor Springs was lovely. read more