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Name: Iris
Address: 1740 Broadway, New York, NY, United States, 10019-4315
Telephone: (212) 970-1740
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Iris

4.6

343 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Join us for Restaurant Week from 01/18/22 - 02/11/22.

Iris is named for the celebrated Mediterranean flower, and as a gentle nod to the “Evil Eye”, a regional legend known to ward off evil and bring great luck. Located in an iconic building of Midtown Manhattan, Iris is a restaurant that aims to showcase the best preparations of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The ambition behind this culinary initiative is to focus on the style of eating rather than the provenance of each dish. Approachable, wholesome and minimally manipulated, the cuisine will show another facet of the ingredient-forward cuisine that has built John Fraser’s reputation.

In compliance with the NYC mandate on vaccinations, we will now require proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Please provide our Host team with proof of vaccination and valid photo ID upon arrival. Acceptable forms of proof include a vaccination card, the NYS Excelsior Pass, and NYC Covid Safe App.

We look forward to welcoming you at IRIS.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 970-1740
Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Robert Lawson

Location
1740 Broadway New York, NY 10019-4315
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
Broadway & 55th
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cucumber Salad$22.00
Dungeness crab, market cucumbers, honeydew melons
Fried Eggplant$14.00
tomato mayonnaise, Turkish pepper
Greek Salad$20.00
hot house tomatoes, cucumbers citrus marinated olives
Lamb Sausage$16.00
Cretan honey, citrus peel, mustard
Grilled Octopus$28.00
candied kumquats, Antep chili crunch
Sweetbread Kokoretsi$18.00
market greens, lemon
Quail Kebab$32.00
sage butter, black pepper, market greens

Entrées

Moussaka$32.00
eggplant, trumpet royale, ouzo
Roasted Hake$30.00
taramosalata, sungold tomato, kale
Diver Scallops & Shrimp$38.00
herb butter, trahana, parsley salad
Aegean Stew$49.00
poached lobster, fluke, Greenlip mussels & rich shellfish broth
Swordfish Kebab$36.00
grilled broccolini, caper-hazelnut butter
Mastic Marinated Lamb Chops$65.00
lamb belly, summer squash, black sesame
Hanger Steak Kebab$40.00
herb chili condiment, cucumber, crispy potatoes

Sides

Wild Greens$10.00
Spinach Orzo$12.00
Grilled Broccolini$12.00
French Fries$12.00
Beet Skordalia$14.00

What 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Austexchili
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall1food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was great. Unfortunately they didn't have our Open Table reservation. Restaurant said it was the fault of Open Table.
SR
StevenR
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Branzino I’ve had. Very appealing wines by the glass. Welcoming and helpful staff. A relaxing lunch for me and my two guests.
WH
WalterH
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was an interesting fusion of various Aegean cuisines in an elegant setting. Menu categories were not the best for a couple. Service was inexperienced, but friendly. Front of house couldn’t have cared less that we were there.
BW
BryanW
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very interesting tasting menu. Everything we delicious, start to finish. We sat at the kitchen bar so very interesting to watch them prepare everything. Only issue sitting there is because you. are by the food prep area it can be very hot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Enjoyed the meal itself tremendously. Did not enjoy waiting for a table with a reservation.
MF
MichaelF
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. One of best Greek salads we’ve had. A little expensive overall though. Would like to see a few more appetizer options including spanakopita.
FF
FaithF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Service was excellent, food was underwhelming. Over priced.
AK
AlinaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good selection of food. Reasonable priced for UWS. And vegetarian options available as well.
j
johnslist
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is lovely and the food is excellent. Our table, however wasn’t ready when we arrived. I don’t mind a ten minute wait but wasn’t too happy having to wait twenty minutes to be seated. But it’s NYC, so it’sI unfortunately what I’ve come to expect in my 30 years living in Manhattan.
LS
LouiseS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Iris after a matinee, it was a few blocks away. The manager welcomed us and the entire staff was attentive, accommodating, and gracious throughout our evening. A very busy place and never felt rushed. Nicholas and Stephen rock! The meal-- from mezze to dessert-- was delicious. Looking forward to the next visit!
a
alrickb
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh food with unique taste. High Presentation of modern Mediterranen cuisine. Excellent Service. Attentive staff. Our second visit and the food surpassed our first visit.
S
Steviejay
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience all around. Great service, delicious and interesting food selection and warm atmosphere. Near theatre district too which was a bonus!
S
Schwanky
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were welcomed warmly (with happy birthdays to my husband) and brought to a great table that seemed extra special for our special occasion. Our waiter was friendly, very helpful with wine suggestion and tasting. The food was overall beautiful and delicious. Standouts were the grilled octopus and fried eggplant. Both fantastic. The french fries--billed as the best in NYC by our waiter--were just odd. We sent them back once but the second try made them hotter, but never crisp. They had a strange spongey texture that we figured was due to the sous vide process we were told they underwent before frying.
DT
DouglasT
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Server very attentive and well informed. Will definitely go back myself and recommend Iris to others.
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fifik
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
loud - food was ok - clientele was loud and lame - wouldn't go again
NM
NancyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, cocktails, service, and ambience are exceptional. My husband and I have dined here a number of times and always enjoy the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food, interesting wines. Beautiful restaurant but a bit too dark. Noisy at the start but quieted down somewhat after that. Service a bit slow and could have used fuller description if Greek and Turkish wines.
ND
NancyD
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining at Iris and we adored it! Food was inventive and delicious. Service was awesome (Thank you, Steven!).
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were both excellent. A little pricey.
M
Mady
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food was outstanding. Pace of serving was a bit too fast but overall service was good. After many months or carry out/eating outside, we forgot how annoying the loud music can be and how close you sit to the next table.
SG
SuzanneG
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! We loved everything and would highly recommend it!
D
Dukes
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for ny’s restaurant week. There was a special menu but there was plenty of choice and the portions were normal sized. Everything was well prepared and tasty. The service was friendly and efficient
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top rate service and amazing food. Lovely evening
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Was very disappointed after reading the great NYT write up. Management tried to make up for an hour late seating,
SH
SamH
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you Iris for having me, the food was amazing! Wish I could’ve tried everything on the menu. But the recognition must go to our server of the evening, Nicholas! He not only recommended a couple of the dishes but also answered all of my questions about the menu. Thanks to him, our evening went as perfect as perfect can be. Thank you guys!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely time! Our server Nicholas was attentive and had great recommendations. The manger and the maitre’d stopped by to check in on our meal as well. Highly recommend!
JN
JNC2019
Miami
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our meal. Cocktails and service were exceptional.
MW
MariaWV
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. Excellent service and quality food.
M
Michele
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. Fabulous food. Good service. Sommelier helped with excellent choice of wine.
MS
MarkS
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and professional staff starting from checkin. Well informed waitstaff not only with the food but with the wine selection as well. Excellent food that is well worth it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Phenomenal. The service… the food… the experience as a whole. Was the first time. We’ll be going back
MR
MichelleR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. I loved sitting in the circle booth.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Creative and super tasty combination of flavors in the menu. I wanted to try them all. Service was excellent all around.
FD
FrankD
New York Area
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Restaurant Week special is worth the taking. Lamb Flatbread and grilled octopus are recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Read many positive reviews regarding this restaurant and it lived up to our expectations. The Mezze mix was worth the trip alone
NY
NYCLocal
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Selected from the Restaurant Week menu. Everything was excellent. That included the Greek red wine that was specially priced. Terrific service as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection in everything.
g
gldb
New York Area
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
i am so glad that we tried this restaurant. the food and service were top notch. we will be back.
S
Stevessss
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Restaurant week meal was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was quite good. Definitely going back
d
dinearound
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Iris is a perfect place for a delicious meal in the theater district. The waitstaff is very friendly. I went there for a lunch with four friends prior to seeing a matinee on Broadway. We all thought the food was delicious. I had a greek salad and a winter squash flatbread. The portions were a good size and the salad was large enough to share. The restaurant has a nice modern open feeling with soft colors but wasn't noisy. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch there.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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Iris is rated 4.6 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Broadway & 55th
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert Lawson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 970-1740

Iris

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Roasted Eggplant

Grilled Octopus

Greek Salad

Mezze

Fall Tzatziki$16.00

Hummus$14.00

Roasted Eggplant$12.00

Whipped Sheep's Milk Feta$12.00

Dolmas$8.00

Sourdough Pita$5.00

Endive Petals$5.00

Mezze Mix

Mezze Mix$46.00

Raw & Marinated

Beausoleil Oysters$18.00

Swordfish Tartare$17.00

Seaweed Cured Fluke$16.00

Salmon Tartare$20.00

Turkish Flatbreads

Spiced Lamb$16.00

Squash Blossom$15.00

Organic Spinach$14.00

Center Table

Cucumber Salad$22.00

Fried Eggplant$14.00

Greek Salad$20.00

Lamb Sausage$16.00

Grilled Octopus$28.00

Sweetbread Kokoretsi$18.00

Quail Kebab$32.00

Entrées

Moussaka$32.00

Roasted Hake$30.00

Diver Scallops & Shrimp$38.00

Aegean Stew$49.00

Swordfish Kebab$36.00

Mastic Marinated Lamb Chops$65.00

Hanger Steak Kebab$40.00

Sides

Wild Greens$10.00

Spinach Orzo$12.00

Grilled Broccolini$12.00

French Fries$12.00

Beet Skordalia$14.00

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