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Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side, New York, NY

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side

4.8 (844)
$30 and under
American
477 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Hi-Life Bar & Grill is one of the Upper West side’s most popular and longstanding neighborhood restaurants (est. 1991). Hi-Life's 1930's decor is the backdrop for bar & grill classics like flame-grilled steaks and hamburgers, broiled and seared fresh fish specials, bountiful "Big Bowls" of pasta and entree salads, and last but not least a Sushi/Raw bar. (Hi-Life was the first NYC restaurant to install a traditional sushi bar in a non-Japanese restaurant setting in 1993. Expertly prepared sushi & sashimi at Hi-Life is a natural extension of the classic Raw Bar one might expect in our 1930's environment.)

Hi-Life also serves a "traditional Westside" brunch that features fresh squeezed juices, complimentary blueberry muffins & cinnamon toast as well as a 4.95 brunch cocktail deal.

In the warmer months Hi-Life outdoor seating includes 26 seats along Amsterdam Ave and another 16 seats on our 83rd St side.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nazario Pinzon
  • Catering
    One of NYC's more popular and long standing neighborhood restaurants offers their favorites as buffet or a la carte to business and home locations.
  • Private party facilities
    For groups of 7 or more please call our party planners/managers so that we may arrange an appropriate table and menu options.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    83rd Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 line stopping at 79th or 86th and Broadway
  • Entertainment
    Hi-Life is always deliciously fun. If you"re getting an early start try our Happy Hour specials $5 Cocktails & $5 Hors D'oeuvres... And if your a Night Owl we've also got a late night happy hour and we serve till 2am on Fri & Sat nights..
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Cocktails & raw Bar Specials; 4-7pm Daily

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM,Sat - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Cocktail, Beer and Wine from $7-$9, ... and Raw Bar Specials : 1.50 Blue Point Oysters and Little Neck Clams

What 844 people are saying

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hi-Life Restaurant on the Upper West Side offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "wonderful neighborhood atmosphere" and appreciate the accommodating staff and diverse menu. While some mention noise and comfort concerns, the overall consensus highlights the restaurant as a "favorite place" with "great drinks" and "good value."
844 Reviews
  1. Cheryl VIP

    Chicago / Illinois43 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We ordered a delicious salad and fries. The food was great. The restaurant was uncomfortable with sagging or broken upholstered booth and noisy. We moved to the outer area and that was better. A bit more comfortable and we could hear each other. Too uncomfortable overall. A shame because the food was good.

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  2. CHARLENE

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Father's Day brunch with the family. Good food, accommodating staff, pleasant menu. Will happily return.

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  3. ellie VIP

    New York City127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you for allowing for a relaxed dinnertime. The chicken dish was delicious. Our waitress was lovely and we enjoyed the happy hour! See you again soon.

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  4. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed the food. Great Chinese spare rib appetizer and blue point oysters. Chicken pot pie was the real deal and wife’s Nicisoise salad was just what she wanted. Cone of fries came soggy and not hot but was replaced upon request without a hassle. Pretty loud both indoors and out. I would definitely return all things considered.

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  5. Barbara

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful uws restaurant. Excellent food and service.

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  6. Tod VIP

    Idaho9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood place. A good place to sit outside watch the whirl of Amsterdam Avenue and enjoy some good food and a glass of wine.

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  7. John VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dropped in for lunch. Delicious fresh food and top service from Regina.

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  8. Katia

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place in the city. Always wonderful food, great drinks, best atmosphere.

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  9. ellie VIP

    New York City127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hi Thank you for a wonderful affordable dinner. We enjoyed sitting outside. The special chicken dish on Sunday was delicious. Had the berry pie- outstanding - but I’m doing double gym exercises today!😂

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  10. Kate

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough good things about Hi-Life! The food, service, and value is all incredible. The best kind of neighborhood place!

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FAQs

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 787-7199.

Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side is rated 4.8 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Hi-Life Restaurant - Upper West Side

477 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    83rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1,2,3 line stopping at 79th or 86th and Broadway
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nazario Pinzon
  • Entertainment
    Hi-Life is always deliciously fun. If you"re getting an early start try our Happy Hour specials $5 Cocktails & $5 Hors D'oeuvres... And if your a Night Owl we've also got a late night happy hour and we serve till 2am on Fri & Sat nights..
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    One of NYC's more popular and long standing neighborhood restaurants offers their favorites as buffet or a la carte to business and home locations.
  • Private party facilities
    For groups of 7 or more please call our party planners/managers so that we may arrange an appropriate table and menu options.
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