The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

Name: The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar
Address: 133 East 65th St., New York, NY, United States, 10065
Telephone: (212) 249-2222
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1352 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.

The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 249-2222
Website
http://theeastpolenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.
Private party facilities
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.
Private party contact
Bailey Martignetti: (212) 249-2222

Location
133 East 65th St., New York, NY 10065
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
Park Avenue
Parking details
Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
Public transit
6 train to 59th Street, F and Q trains to 63rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Popular dishes

Peeko Oysters$24.00
North Fork Long Island, champagne mignonette
Norwich Farms Pumpkin Soup$26.00
roasted chestnut, jonah crab
Lani's Greens$17.00
bartlett pear, goat cheese, cranberries, pecans, sherry vinaigrette
Fresh Burrata$27.00
greenhouse mache, olive tapenade, grilled country bread
Roasted Heirloom Vegetables$22.00
bok choy, hijiki, avocado
Scottish Salmon Tartare$24.00
calamansi, red onion, baguette
Fried Montauk Squid$26.00
lemon, jalapeno, shishito aioli
Kale Caesar Salad$24.00
anchovy, croutons, bacon, organic egg

Second Course

The East Pole Macro Bowl$31.00
quinoa, cauliflower, adzuki beans, sweet potato, black tahini
Dayboat Halibut$45.00
forbidden rice, braised leeks, truffle parsnip puree
Pan Seared Arctic Char$45.00
root vegetables, red curry broth, cilantro
Fresh Tagliatelle$35.00
wild boar bolognese, parmesano reggiano
Roasted Local Cauliflower$30.00
watercress, red vine sorrel, toasted hazelnut
Brined Amish Chicken$39.00
castelfranco radicchio, Rhode Island mushroom ragu
Black Angus Filet$65.00
confit local potatoes, whole roasted shallots, roquefort crust
Double Burger$25.00
thick cut bacon, vermont cheddar, secret sauce, challah bun, fries

Sides

$15

Parmesan Truffle Fries
Roasted Shishito Peppers
Sauteed Local Spinach
Carrots & Honey Espelette

What 1,352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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CMO1
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with very good food. Service good and nice environment. Perfect for dinner for a friend. Portions were fine for me but on the small side and bit pricey.
t
teds
Baltimore
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific neighborhood place with a casual feel and a varied menu (salads, seafood, steaks, vegan fare) all executed really well. When you don't want a fancy UES spot, this should be a go-to! We could use more of these in the neighborhood.
HK
HelenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening and made to feel very welcome! Thank you
C
Chiebear
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Pleasant and professional staff High quality ingredients generally well prepared and presented Not amazingly delicious or noteworthy but well done and a good place for everyday dining
MB
MatthewB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely intimate time celebrating a friends birthday. Server was fun, knowledgeable and helpful, and the food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always reliable
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service and timing of food was " on point" as well. Will definitely be back!!! Desserts, were so savory and delicious as well!! Great neighborhood restaurant, not fussy, and very cosy and comfortable atmosphere!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
ED
ElyssaDorf
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Food was delicious and great vibes. Was a true UES establishment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quintessential UES brunch spot.
HD
HakanD
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a find! This restaurant has an incredible selection of dishes and their service is top notch. I'm so glad we happened upon this place, it's going to become one our regular places for dining out All main courses offer something that'll satisfy any appetite - whether you're looking forward or craving some great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hard to say enough good things about this place. It’s the purely American version of the classic neighborhood French bistro - casual yet elegant, mixed ages, neighborhoody, energetic, superb food and drink, buoyant service, friendly greeting, and consistent in all of the above every time we go. East Pole is a special, happy place.
DG
DonG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating my wife’s birthday. The staff, food etc were wonderful
D
Doug
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very solid UES restaurant with great staff, good venue, fresh food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Very good overall. Peak hour was loudd, pushed staff slightly in the weeds, but overall quite nice. Kitchen is great.
C
Carmenuu
New York Area
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s a very good place, good ambiance, our waiter Sergio was excellent and very helpful. We had huevos rancheros, and avocado toast, good both, wine list, has a bar, ing beautiful too. Like it.
NN
NedN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
The food is good but not worth the prices. Higher end restaurants are about same price. Not worth going to for price point. $46 for a small piece of salmon? $40 for 1/4 chicken?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for brunch. Great friendly service and nothing felt rushed. With a daughter attending NYU we have been to many mediocre weekend brunches in a variety of neighborhoods and this was by far the best experience we’ve had. Easy walk to Central Park afterwards for an enjoyable Saturday.
BB
BethB
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time here, but it was recommended by several people. Everything was wonderful. The food (brunch), staff, service...all of it. The place was full, people were talking, but the noise level was low. Good acoustics, I guess. Need to return for drinks and dinner.
AS
AllyS
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Just a lovely spot that is under the radar, which is great for gathering in a calm environment. Love this place!
LS
LizS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
East Pole has a warm and friendly ambiance. From the hostess, to the manager and our server Achmed, everyone was so friendly and helpful. They made it a lovely evening and our client enjoyed it too.
K
Kelly
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Overall will go back. Great UES side spot. The service was a bit slow but honestly it game my friend and I more time to catch up without having to rush through out conversation so we didn’t mind. Food was good and highly recommend the pumpkin bread!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caesar salad with chicken is a must have!
VE
VenusE
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a great meal. Went to have lunch with a friend and both of us loved our cocktails and our meals. The grill cheese sandwich is AMAZING!
L
Lalabeans
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
The service was SOOOO SLOOWWWW. Our waitress was nice but she was totally in the weeds. The meal was a fortune and they didn't even so much as comp a glass of wine that we were waiting forever for. Other tables left because it took too long to order. No one who worked there seemed to care. The restroom had blood on the floor and I had to flag someone down to clean it. I paid a lot of money for a baby sitter for the night and a LOT of money for the meal and it was not worth it. It was not relaxing to constantly be trying to flag down the waitress. It was a pretty terrible night out. I don't think I'll ever go back and I've been going for years.
MR
MaryR
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent food and delicious wine. This was our first visit but won't be our last. Very enjoyable evening.
SK
SuzanneK
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fantastic meal and wonderful service! Thank you - it was a delightful evening and a great lively ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
I’ve eaten at East Pole numerous tunes over the past several years. Shears had a good meal which focuses on farm to table foods. THIS TIME HOWEVER the server kept suggesting that we order their recommended special Pinot noir and made sure we had a sample - and it was very good. HOWEVER then the bill came and we were charged $35.00 per glass!!! We had five glasses and a charge for $175 for the wine and $230 for the meal, with a total bill of $420!!! This was NOT a meal deserving of that amount. Totally deceptive and bad business.
AK
AntonK
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely spot in my neighborhood
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was fantastic , the food is very good
CR
CristinaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Burger is outstanding and people are polite and nice - love to have brunch here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and delicious cocktails.
LG
LauraG
New York Area
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way - food, service and attention to dietary needs.
KS
KatS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. A charming location for brunch.
AM
ArtM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff are incredibly welcoming, the food delicious and in a lovely setting.
TD
ThomasD
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good service and ambiance. Food not as tasty as it should be, especially for the price.
SM
SusanM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Waiting 1/2 hours for drinks is unconscionable! Apologies were profuse , but unexplained other then new bar tender . 2 drinks were deleted from final check, as they should have been. Artic char was excellent .. Hamburger dry and tasteless..shame on them..restaurant that has always had excellent food!
LG
LauraG
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our absolutely favorite restaurant!!
M
Michael
New York Area
121 reviews
vip
5.0
121 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice place. Good food. Great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal!

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The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

Google Map for The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

133 East 65th St., New York, NY 10065

Additional information

Cross street
Park Avenue
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Garage located at 200 East 65th Street, between Second and Third Avenues
Public transit
6 train to 59th Street, F and Q trains to 63rd Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://theeastpolenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 249-2222
Catering
As one of the leading chefs in the Farm to Table Movement, Chef Nicholas Wilber, has developed a simple yet thoughtful catering menu utilizing local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our unique signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, are all available. From grower champagnes to biodynamic wines & a beer list featuring American Ale from Colorado to Nantucket, along with a variety of NY State beers, we’ve got you covered.
Private party facilities
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in a historic Brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The second floor bar is the perfect place to meet for pre or post dinner drinks. The second floor Map Room is a private dining area for up to 22 guests with a private entrance and restroom. Outdoor seating under a custom designed arbor allows for a unique entrance or additional seating. If your party is larger, we can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated meal or 150 guests for cocktails.
Private party contact
Bailey Martignetti: (212) 249-2222

The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Double Burger

Dayboat Halibut

Avocado Toast

Menu

First Course

Peeko Oysters$24.00

Norwich Farms Pumpkin Soup$26.00

Lani's Greens$17.00

Fresh Burrata$27.00

Roasted Heirloom Vegetables$22.00

Scottish Salmon Tartare$24.00

Fried Montauk Squid$26.00

Kale Caesar Salad$24.00

Second Course

The East Pole Macro Bowl$31.00

Dayboat Halibut$45.00

Pan Seared Arctic Char$45.00

Fresh Tagliatelle$35.00

Roasted Local Cauliflower$30.00

Brined Amish Chicken$39.00

Black Angus Filet$65.00

Double Burger$25.00

Sides

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Roasted Shishito Peppers

Sauteed Local Spinach

Carrots & Honey Espelette

What 1,352 people are saying

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