Candle 79 - Permanently Closed

Name: Candle 79 - Permanently Closed
Address: 154 East 79th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 537-7179
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4603 Reviews

$31 to $50

Organic

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"The only constant in life is change." It is with great sadness and immense gratitude to you all that we share this news. Real estate development has claimed the building we've called home for sixteen wonderful years. On December 31st, 2019, our beloved Candle 79 will close its doors. Since 2003, Candle 79 has been at the forefront of the movement to bring plant-based eating into the mainstream. As we've grown, we've watched in awe as people throughout the world have changed minds, hearts and lifestyles to embrace a way of eating that is healthier, kinder and gentler for all. We are proud to know that our work helped light the fire for this beautiful revolution of the spirit. There's still time to book a table or two and enjoy our fall menu, or celebrate the holiday season with us. We'd love to see you and hope you'll share your own stories of Candle 79. And, mark your calendars for New Year's Eve to help us blow out Candle 79 in style!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 537-7179

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan, Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Phone number
(212) 537-7179
Website
http://candle79.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Angel Ramos
Catering
Delicious organic vegan catering for intimate at-home dinner parties, corporate events, weddings, and lavish galas. Recent events include Paul McCartney's private New York concert, David Steinberg's book signing, Mehmet Oz's HealthCorps fundraiser for 1000 guests, fundraisers in Peter Max's Art Studio, and a wedding shower at Norma Kamali's showroom. Regular caterer for PETA and Farm Sanctuary's yearly Galas.
Private party facilities
At Candle 79, we offer on site party rooms for 14-85 guests. Whether it's a bridal shower, family reunion, birthday, rehearsal dinner, corporate gathering, meeting, or wedding, Candle 79 would love to talk with you about your next special event!
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (212) 537-7179

Location
154 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues
Parking details
None
Public transit
6 Train to 77th Street and Lexington Avenue, #79 Bus to Lexington Avenue and 79th Street, and #101 & #102 Bus to Lexington Avenue and 79th Street or 3rd Avenue and 79th Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mar'tea'ni Time$16.00
E.G. Earl Grey and Sage Vodka, lemon, chamomile agave, lavender bitters, up
Spicy Señorita$16.00
Jalapeño infused IXA silver tequila, agave, Combier, carrot juice, lime, up
Ginger Lemon Drop$18.00
Zirkova vodka, ginger, lemon, agave, up HunnyBon candy garnish
Beetlejuice$15.00
Prairie Gin, dry vermouth, beet juice, line, agave, fresh rosemary, black pepper, up
For Rose's "Sake"$16.00
Sake, Thatcher's Elderflower, lemon, rosemary, rocks
Drunk Pumpkin$17.00
Pumpkin Vodka, Hellfire bitters, stout beer, chipotle, up
Manhattan Fig$17.00
Fig-infused Catoctin Creek rye, Antica Formula Red vermouth, Foro Dry vermouth, maple bitters, up
New Fashioned$17.00
Pomegranate seed-infused Koval bourbon, blood orange, citrus bitters, rocks
Harvest Sangria$14.00
Pinot noir, Shinn Brandy, Combier, orange & apple juice, chai

What 4,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, as always. So sad to see this place close.
PP
PotPanKnife
New York Area
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
Very disappointed altogether. The food was way below what I expected and really was not worth the price tag.
M
Mazzie
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Candle 79 is always a delicious experience. I’m sad that they lost their lease because the building was sold. Hopefully they will open elsewhere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Munich
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ambiente was very simpel in American Style, Food was excellent, tasty , looked also great ! It is an absolutely perfect place for daily meal time.. thank You very much! We are very selective about food... and this place will be definitely on our list to come next time we are around .
LB
LindaB
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waaaaah I’m so sad about the closing. Please find another space!
NY
NYFoodie
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for my niece’s birthday, she is gluten-free and lactose intolerant. There were many delicious choices for all of us. The service was excellent. Highly recommend.
TH
THENYVEGANS
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
Glad to go there one last time before they close for good. To bad they were out of all the cocktails I wanted that’s what I loved about the place. Dinner was not at all as described on the menu option. Guess we shouldn’t of waited till the last week.
MG
MikeG
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Perfect for vegans and even those who may be with vegans and are willing to try!
HK
HannahK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best vegan brunch you'll ever find!! Candle 79 has been one of my favorite restaurants for over ten years!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing vegan restaurant. Will miss coming here for their weekend brunches. Had many memorable meals here and the staff were always so hospitable and accommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
Food was good!! Dishes way too big, the waiter said it was going to be ok and we ordered way too much.0
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience4
It was the last time at Candle79 - a restaurant we love and we’ve been to many times. Unfortunately, the staff was just very unfriendly as it has been also the last several times we’ve been to Candle79. This was very disappointing.
KC
KellieC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it. So delicious and the gluten free menu was wonderful!
ND
NickyD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Candle 79 is always a highlight of our visit to NYC. We were so sorry to hear that it will be closing. Please reopen in another location!!
NB
NathanB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
good food great space. pricey but to be expected. last time we went there for our anniversary the dessert was free of charge this time not the case. but still good restaurant would and do recommend
KH
KimberlyH
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Candle 79 is a vegan paradise....a mainstay in the city for years!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Love the seasonality of the menu. Waitstaff was highly professional and helpful. Seitan Piccata was flavorful and perfectly made. Butternut squash with cranberry relish was delightfully delicious. We’ll be back as soon as we can.
AN
AaronN
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Nice setting. So sad to see it go
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing especially the seitan skewers & Mac and cheese 🙌🏼
CJ
ChristyJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was very good but the decor could use some updating. Ripped upholstery on the banquette and the bathroom was dirty.
R
Rachel
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed celebrating my birthday! All the food was amazing and so happy we got to come here before they leave. So sad to see this place go!
j
jbsnyc79
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am not a vegetarian but my two guests are and they swear Candle 79 offers the best vegetarian menu and food they've experienced (and I too found my dinner delicious). The menu has something for every palette and the service is attentive without being intrusive. We had an early booking (6pm) and when we left around 8pm there was a line out the door. Highly recommend!
SV
SusanV
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2019
overall3food4service5ambience5
The food was tasty and presented artfully, and the service was prompt and courteous, but the quantity of food on the plate was lacking. For the money we spent we should’ve had larger servings. We were three people with two appetizers and three main dishes and we left hungry, and that’s disappointing. I regret having to say I’m not sure we would return.
NY
NYTraveler
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Possibly the last time we will be able to eat at this fabulous establishment before it closes at the end of this month.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Candle 79 is by far my favorite restaurant in NYC. Perfect place for a special days.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was beautifully plated and so delicious! We are sad along with many others Candle 79 is closing but glad we had the opportunity to experience it one last time when visiting NYC. This will forever be one of our favorite vegan restaurants. <3
CD
ChristineD
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
We had heard great things about this restaurant and being plant based were looking forward to coming here for a long time. Food was good although I don’t know why they’d make dumpling app soggy by using some soy based liquid that broccoli was cooked in, in the same bowl dumplings were placed? We were told that they are closing 12/31, so I imagine that is the reason for not fixing their second bathroom, leaving only one bathroom to be used by the public. This was inconvenient as both, my partner and I waited to use it. Glad we experienced this dining before it was too late!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Candle 79 was outstanding. The food was delicious, and the waiter was patient with our party’s many questions and requests for suggestions. Our table was a mix of vegans and non, and everyone was impressed by the meal, the drink selection, and the service. The cauliflower appetizer was delicious and the enchilada dish is highly recommended. Especially noteworthy is the staff. We had reservations for 9pm and stayed until 11:30pm. Not once were we made to feel rushed or like we have overstayed our welcome, despite the restaurant closing at 10:30pm (oops, we really didn’t realize!). They stayed attentive to our needs, didn’t clear out our plates mid dining, only interrupted to ask if everything was okay, and asked if we wanted dessert at the end... which we did. It’s rare not to feel rushed or pressed in NYC, and this was an example of the service that every restraint should strive for. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am going to miss this fabulous restaurant ... there is no other that even comes close
LD
LizzieD
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for lunch - so many amazing vegan options and our server was so attentive. Will definitely be going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Candle is one of the classiest healthiest places to eat in NY. We understand they are getting ready to close at the end of this year, and we are very sad because New York won’t be the same without them!! Please find another location!
C
Chloe
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Love this restaurant. Sorry it’s closing. Sad
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was 5 star. Absolutely perfect.
JH
JessicaH
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place in NYC
BM
BeccaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
So incredibly sad Candle 79 is closing! I love this food, it's much better than Candle Cafe's food for sure! We will be visiting again before you close, we already got take out last night! Thanks!
AN
AbiNY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The ambiance was nice. I plan to go back before they close. The food was excellent and filling. My companion did notice that service to our table was noticeably slower than to the one next to us... same waiter. One never knows why these things happen and I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. The food was great. The staff did give us a very nice treat which was delicious! I'll be sad to see them go.
NS
NormaS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
Creative vegetarian. Bring it back! We don't want to lose this option in our neighborhood. Worth a trip.
WW
WhitneyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dining experience, environment, and delicious food. A nice fine dining option for those seeking out vegan food, and anyone who just wants a lovely classy dinner. The wine we enjoyed was lovely as well, and our service was exceptional.
JS
JimS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful restaurant. Food was delicious, service and atmosphere was superb. So sorry to hear this location will be closing.
AR
AmandaR
Savannah
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite vegan restaurant in the world! So sad they are closing:(

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Candle 79 - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 537-7179.

Candle 79 - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 4603 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 537-7179

Additional information

Cross street
Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cuisines
Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan, Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
6 Train to 77th Street and Lexington Avenue, #79 Bus to Lexington Avenue and 79th Street, and #101 & #102 Bus to Lexington Avenue and 79th Street or 3rd Avenue and 79th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Angel Ramos
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://candle79.com/
Phone number
(212) 537-7179
Catering
Delicious organic vegan catering for intimate at-home dinner parties, corporate events, weddings, and lavish galas. Recent events include Paul McCartney's private New York concert, David Steinberg's book signing, Mehmet Oz's HealthCorps fundraiser for 1000 guests, fundraisers in Peter Max's Art Studio, and a wedding shower at Norma Kamali's showroom. Regular caterer for PETA and Farm Sanctuary's yearly Galas.
Private party facilities
At Candle 79, we offer on site party rooms for 14-85 guests. Whether it's a bridal shower, family reunion, birthday, rehearsal dinner, corporate gathering, meeting, or wedding, Candle 79 would love to talk with you about your next special event!
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (212) 537-7179

Candle 79 - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Popular dishes

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bliss

Za'atar-Roasted Cauliflower

Caesar Salad

Menu

Hand-Crafted Eco-Cocktails

Mar'tea'ni Time$16.00

Spicy Señorita$16.00

Ginger Lemon Drop$18.00

Beetlejuice$15.00

For Rose's "Sake"$16.00

Drunk Pumpkin$17.00

Manhattan Fig$17.00

New Fashioned$17.00

Harvest Sangria$14.00

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