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AOC East, New York, NY

AOC East

4.7 (695)
$30 and under
Bistro
1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
Our Wine selection has been carefully handpicked to offer you a dedicated representation of the French appellations. We worked hard to find you wines that truly express the quality of their Terroir. We crafted a food menu with the intention to satisfy small and big hungers and for each of them a suggested wine pairing. Our food and our wine menu are BIG on Local, Organic and Biodynamic farming.

French Wine Bar + Bistro.
$2 Happy Hour Oyster everyday, Daily Specials, Wine pairings, Live music, open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Romain Bonnans
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    82nd and 83rd streets
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 695 people are saying

AOC East reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AOC East is a delightful neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side, offering "phenomenal menu, wine list, ambience, and service." Enjoy authentic French bistro cuisine with standout dishes like "scrumptious mussels" and "really good specials." The atmosphere is enhanced by "amazing" live jazz nights, creating a cozy and inviting experience.
695 Reviews
  1. Dr. VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ayoub and Berno were awesome we had a great birthday celebration for a friend. The reggae band was super

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  2. Barbara VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I hadn't been to the restaurant in quite a while, and looked forward to a midweek dinner there. A very appealing menu, though the food was a mixed bag. Excellent kale salad and mussels for my friend. For me, the lamb burger was supposed to be "spicy" but it was just extremely salty, and ratatouille was just so-so. Our waiter was great, very accommodating. But with live music in the adjoining bar area, the noise level got to be unpleasantly loud, so we left without considering dessert. The place was packed by then, and I'm glad to see a neighborhood restaurant be successful. But if they have live music every evening, I won't be back.

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  3. Ellen VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood bistro. All delicious from burgers to mussels to salmon!!

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  4. Andrew

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    AOC is very authentic- French staff and chefs, and the food is as good as a bistro in Paris.

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  5. Dan

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Will be back again and again and again. Phenomenal menu, wine list, ambience, and service.

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  6. John VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good specials. Hanger steak always hits the mark. If you get a chance, try the oyster sliders. Staff is attentive and knows the menu well. Look forward to going again.

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  7. Susan VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was fine. Nothing exceptional and expensive for what it was. So loud it was hard to hear my dinner mates.

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  8. Dana VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Wine was a bit pricey but really good!

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  9. Donna VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A.O.C. East is a neighborhood gem! The food and service is excellent!

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  10. Duane VIP

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AOC is one of our favorite spots on the Upper East Side. The food, service and ambiance is incredible. The amazing bartender always gives the best wine recommendations and the mussels are scrumptious. We absolutely love it there!

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FAQs

AOC East offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. AOC East also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 998-4220.

AOC East is rated 4.7 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for AOC East

1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    82nd and 83rd streets
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Romain Bonnans
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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