The Ribbon - UWS

Name: The Ribbon - UWS
Address: 20 West 72nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 787-5656
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1677 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The Ribbon is a culmination of over 20 years of Blue Ribbon Restaurants. The Ribbon has an old-world feel while remaining contemporary and inviting. The food is classic comfort American with Southern and French influences. The bar is whiskey driven offering modern cocktails and an approachable wine list.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

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(212) 787-5656

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 787-5656
Website
https://www.theribbonnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Email us at: Contact@theribbonnyc.com for to cater your events.
Private party facilities
Email us for your private eventstheribbon@eventvenuesnewyork.com

Location
20 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
Central Park West
Parking details
Parking Structures Nearby: Rapid Park is located at 15 West 72nd on 72nd street and Central Park West High Rise Parking is located at 200 West 71st on 71st and Amsterdam Astro Parking is located at 155 West 70th on 70th street and Broadway Parking is located ay 201 West 75th on 75th and Amsterdam
Public transit
Trains Nearby: The C and B line is located on the corner of 72nd and Central Park West The 1, 2 and 3 line is located on the corner of Broadway and 72nd
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Prime Rib Poutine$28.50
French Fries, Sauteed Onions, Cheddar Gravy, Fried Egg
Chilaquiles Roja$18.50
Tortilla Chips, Avocado, Fried Egg
Crispy Tofu$21.00
Black Pepper Glaze, Broccolini, Basmati Rice
Eggs Benedict
- Canadian Bacon$20.00
- Smoked Salmon$22.00
Corned Beef Hash$22.00
Poached Eggs, Hollandaise
Brioche French Toast$18.00
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
Baked Eggs$21.50
Tomatoes, Poached Egg, Eggplant, Artichokes, White Beans, Goat Cheese
Hot Chicken & Cheddar Chive Pancake$22.00
Maple Syrup
Breakfast Sandwich$19.50
Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg, Cheddar, Grilled Onions, Butter Lettuce
Blueberry Pancake$17.50
Maple Syrup
Two Eggs (Any Style)$17.50
Bacon, Seasoned Potatoes, Toast
Ribbon Omelette$19.00
Bacon, Spinach, Tomato, Goat Cheese

Burgers & Carvery

Served with Pickled Cucumbers & Fries

Beef Burger$19.00
Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Red Onion Relish
Shroom Burger$22.00
Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Gruyère, Arugula
Black Bean Burger$19.00
Avocado, Pickled Pepper Crema
Fried Chicken Sandwich$21.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Ribbon Sauce
Smoked Pig Club$21.50
Pulled Pork, Bacon, Jalapeño, Provolone, Chipotle Aioli
Ribbon "Dip"$23.50
Prime Rib, Caramelized Onion Broth

Appetizers

White Bean Hummus$17.00
Toasted Country White, Pickled Vegetables
Smoked Salmon$20.00
Capers, Red Onions, Rye Toast, Horseradish Cream
Housemade Flatbread$19.00
Bacon, Artichoke
Buffalo Style Cauliflower$16.00
Celery, Blue Cheese
Rotisserie Chicken Soup$15.50
Spaetzle, Green Chilies, Cilantro, Poached Egg

Dressed Eggs

$22 for three

Fried Oysters$9.00
Pickled Jalapeños, Olive Oil Mayo
Smoked Salmon$9.00
Trout Roe
Pickled Peppers$6.00
Olive Oil Mayo

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast$15.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Radishes, Chia Seeds, Espelette Pepper

Salad

Caesar$14.00
Romaine, Parmesan Croutons
Kale$18.00
Butternut Squash, Fennel, Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Dressing
Quinoa Bowl$20.00
Chicken, Avocado, Tomatoes, Radishes, Hearts of Palm, Corn, Celery, Green Goddess Dressing

Sides

Smoked Bacon$7.00
French Fries$8.00
Mac 'n Cheese$10.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00

What 1,677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Valerie
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING! Again ❤️
KJ
KJ66
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience2
Went for brunch. Lovely waitress, but mediocre food. Surprisingly, no almond or oat milk available for our lactose-intolerant friend. Ambience meh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great waiter who helped a lot with choices for our younger son. Speedy service.
HT
HonestTea
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
I've been wanting to try The Ribbon for awhile and we finally was able to grab dinner here on a Friday night. Making reservations is highly recommended because it was pretty crowded. We only had a short wait, but we arrived a few minutes earlier than our reservation, so that made complete sense. We selected items from the Restaurant Week menu and then added on drinks. Everything was clean (including the restroom), the waiter, hosts and wait staff were friendly and the food was good. Some items I liked more than others, but that was just personal preference. I would definitely return and try other menu items.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and I enjoyed the home made pate that was part of restaurant week! The service was top notch
JW
JacobW
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got brunch here and literally enjoyed every aspect of it. We got the prime rib poutine which, on its own, is enough of a reason to visit. Our server was also great!
G
Gerard
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food & service - pleasant ambiance.
J
Joey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food was insanely expensive for what it was. I got the fried chicken sandwich for $25 and it was mostly breading and it was bland. Despite everyone ordering entrees and some of us ordering sides, we all left still a little hungry. I would come back for the drinks because that was good, but the food was not worth it at all. The server was really nice and the place was beautiful.
MG
MartaG
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was very good service kind of slow but server was very nice and attentive . We were there like 4 hours and no one looked to kick us out. Filet mignon very good and truffle fries were excellent. Recommend this place .
J
June
New York Area
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience3
Bday Celebration- cocktails are watered down - Meat undercooked Service not attentive Hostess needs to pay attention to details of reservation specially when there is a surprise party
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Brunch was amazing as were the Bloody Mary’s. Convivial and responsive service was top notch
DO
DeirdreO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great foid and service for birthday dinner with family
P
Pogo1080
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed The Ribbon. We had never been but were curious. We had great attentive service. The waiter made recommendations that were spot on. I enjoyed a nicely made cocktail called The Franconia. Our appetizers of fried oyster deviled eggs, or as they call them Dressed Eggs, were spectacular. The pickled jalapenõs added a nice pop of flavor. Our butter lettuce salads were good. They just needed a bit more dressing, which our waiter provided on request. My girlfriend loved the Moulard Duck Confit. I had the Ribbon Steak (hanger steak) with shoestring fries. The meat was cooked to perfection and the fries were some of the best shoestring fries I've ever had! Crispy and plentiful. We finished the evening with delicious sticky toffee pudding. While the meal was a bit pricey we will definitely be back!
LJ
LynnJ
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The front room is always very noisy so we asked to be moved to the main dining room. I was told I should have requested it on my reservation (even thought the back room was almost empty) There were only 3 or four tables yet out server forgot to bring the bread we requested, then forgot to bring the side dish with the main course. Hadn't been there in a while, not so great.
MS
MarceloS
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good ambiance , Excellent food , drinks were optimal
UW
UWSider
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and excellent service! Really enjoyed our experience. Save room for dessert too because it was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Waiter was awful food was good but nothing special for the price the service was extremely poor
G
Giselle
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great local lunch spot! Black bean burger and fried chicken sandwich with fries were both excellent. At night it can get loud when it's busy. Lunch tends to be quieter.
GA
GeneA
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was great and the service was good.
ES
EricaS
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
Bad service and food, not worth it. Tired staff and tasteless food.
RD
RossD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Very busy when arrived for reservation on time, asked to stand to side to wait for table, stood there for 10 minutes until seated. 30 minutes later I went to bar to get drinks as no server attended table. When they did, was told that need to order quickly or he would have to go to another table, so we ordered quickly as didn’t want to wait another half hour! Didn’t get asked if we wanted any further drinks in the meantime, so again went to the bar, walked past manager on the way and enquired if they were short staffed, he confirmed and apologised and offered a free round of drinks to our table. Our food arrived and 20 minutes had passed so i enquired where our drinks were and again manager apologised saying the bartender had lost the ticket. The drinks arrived after we had finished the meal. The place is nice, the food good if pricey, but the service was shocking and other than the manager not very friendly. Not sure if they were understaffed, as when we left around 9, the place had emptied and staff were sat around chatting. It was a shame, as this would have been a really nice way to finish our family Xmas day in the city.
CK
CiaranK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice ambiance, good food, good service, fair price
C
Champers
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The Ribbon was much more pub-like than I'd expected from the website. That said, the dark wood, hipster lighting, and mix of high and low tables created a cozy atmosphere. Our server and food runners were attentive in a good way (i.e. got us replacement forks when needed, but didn't hover). The food was solid but not wildly inventive, besides the truffle fries, which were excellent! The grilled avocado was disappointingly plain in presentation and taste, aside from the pickled crema. The three of us were pleased with our entrees (black bean burger, vegetable risotto, and Scottish salmon) and the beer selection. Our total with tip came to around $50/person, which is reasonable given the particular hour (we came here for dinner on Christmas) and the location (right by Central Park). That said, I've eaten tastier food for less elsewhere. Overall, recommended if you're looking for upscale pub atmosphere within a short walk of Lincoln Center or Central Park.
k
kjohnson
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
There was something VERY wrong the night we went (Christmas Day.) We waited 25 minutes to get seated although we arrived exactly on time. Once seated, we were asked about drinks about 5-10 minutes after being seated - totally fine. Then we waited about 40 more minutes to put in our dinner order. Food came out VERY slowly. It was not our waiter's fault. We could tell they were extremely short staffed and he was asked to cover other sections. In fact, I didn't see another waiter at all - just rood runners. I had to remind the food runner that we needed silverware with our food, because none was brought with the food, including no knife for the prime rib special we ordered. Overall, our reservation was for 6 pm and we couldn't leave (without paying the check) until about 8:45 pm. It feels horrible to leave a bad review for the hard working folks on Christmas. At the same time, it was also supposed to be our special Christmas dinner and there were other restaurant options. I chose The Ribbon because they seemed like a cool alternative. I do regret the choice.
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Wendy
New York Area
66 reviews
3.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
5 of us gathered for Christmas lunch. The food was very good - in some cases, exceptional - but the service was very poor. Our server was welcoming and knowedgable, but she literally would disappear for what seemed like minutes at a time. In all fairness, the restaurant was busy and it was Christmas, but the lack of attentive service put a damper on our overall experience. Another thing: 2 guests ordered Prosecco which is traditionally served in a champagne flute. However, the server brought them in regular wine glasses. When asked why, she said there is more of the beverage in a wine glass than in a flute. Although she said she opened a fresh bottle of Prosecco, both guests found it impalatable and exchanged their drinks for wine. Despite these glitches, since I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant and appreciated the quality of the food, I would therefore recommend it as a good place to eat.
c
ciscom
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Overpriced with poor service food ok. Ambience ok also.
MF
MicheleF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time!!! So glad we were able to enjoy a Christmas meal.
BM
BernadetteM
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Christmas lunch at The Ribbon and it was a very cool atmosphere, friendly and prompt service and the food was absolutely delicious.
AC
AndreaC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ribbon is my go to place. Food and service all ways great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience before a show at Lincoln Center! We had a party of 8 and had an amazing table
j
jamesg
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
we continue to try this restaurant because it's in our neighborhood but we are consistently mostly unimpressed. The food is okay, last night our server was apathetic---i'm kind of tired of trying....
MQ
MaggieQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Partner has been raving about last night’s dinner all day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted something kid friendly for our 11 &9 yo boys but also nothing touristy so we left our hotel near Grand Central and took an Uber here based on online reviews and really enjoyed it! The atmosphere was cozy and nice but not over the top, we had a wonderful waiter who was a vocal major in college and took exceptional care of us. All the food was great and we really enjoyed our experience.
SD
SamsDad
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time we tried and already my older son who was visiting wants to go back tonight!.. it was early as we had a small grandchild with us, but the service was top notch.. attentive and timely without rushing us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Wait staff was pushy, kept taking drinks not finished. Rushing us out the door even though we were there for less than an hour. Wanted special dinner for my son but certainly won’t rush back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the entire experience! The food was delicious. A very nice varied menu. Very good service. We plan to go back! The Dressed Eggs are especially good.
AM
AlfredoM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Nice, spacious venue; overpriced especially with the service being fair at best, took forever to get a drink when the place was pretty empty
H
Hungry4carmines
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter - Mario was extremely attentive. This was so needed after a long day at a Talk show. He recommended the fried chicken and it did not disappoint! Mac and cheese wasn’t bad either. We had a great time!
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alana
New York Area
90 reviews
vip
3.0
90 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
Food especially burgers were very good. The waiter could t be bothered. Not the usual experience here.
SR
ScottR
Naples
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was awesome (before 3 pm).

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
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Ribbon - UWS using the Order Online button. The Ribbon - UWS also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Ribbon - UWS also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 787-5656.

The Ribbon - UWS is rated 4.2 stars by 1677 OpenTable diners.

The Ribbon - UWS does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.