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yara, New York, NY

yara

4.5 (465)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for business meals
yara is a chic bi-level restaurant and lounge. The menu focuses on fresh, clean ingredients, highlighting a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle with 18 vegan dishes in shareable styles.

The cocktail program is truly ‘craft’ with all juices, infusions and syrups prepared in-house daily. The wine list was meticulously curated; it is an ideal blend of old-world and new-world selections.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 465 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yara offers "authentic Lebanese cuisine" in Midtown East with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "beautiful dining room" and "generous portions." While noise levels can vary, the "attentive waitstaff" ensures a pleasant dining experience. It's a "great spot for families" and ideal for "business lunches" with its "upscale" ambiance.
465 Reviews
  1. Leonardo

    New York City49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not that I was expecting, very disappointed, sorry but I don’t think I will be back

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  2. Dennis

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, attentive service. Delicious food. Comfortable room.

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  3. David VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well prepared and tasty food with an attentive waitstaff.

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  4. Raffi VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Lebanese cuisine , with outstanding service

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  5. Ashoke VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is great and the service generally very good. However, while this restaurant is usually noisy, the noise level was absurd during our last visit due in particular to one very large party which should have had its own separate space. It was difficult to carry on a conversation in the first place, but at one point a DJ blasted music at such deafening volumes that the patrons at every table just sat, unable to talk to their own group, and people started to leave. Since the restaurant has become popular with large parties in the main dining room, at this point we would hesitate to go back despite enjoying the food.

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  6. Jane VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great meal with 8 friends. We shared a bunch of delicious appetizers and a couple of main dishes. Excellent food and fine service. Louder than I prefer, but a great get-together.

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  7. Gayle VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at this location never disappoints! Everything is well-spiced, expertly prepared and most portions are generous. Thought it was odd that our server brought an iPad-like device to our table to settle the bill, and stood over my husband’s shoulder while he tapped his card to pay, watched his every move, including watching him steer away from the 22 percent default tip. A big deviation from the usual classy service that I have experienced here.

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  8. JASON VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner out with friends. The service and the food were both absolutely exceptional! Really sweet waiters. And the hostess was very kind. Perfect dinner.

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  9. Marwa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best experience I’ve had at a restaurant to be honest, the staffs were very kind and amazingly wonderful. The food was overall great and well served and there was this one specific staff I believe was Lebanese who was extremely kind and made sure we were having a good time and great experience!! Definitely recommend this place to everyone!!

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  10. MariAnne

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Portions too big for meze and too expensive. Kenneth naje not good. Too hard, too big, too much bulgur and veal is a better option than lamb. White onion too sweet why red onion is a better choice. Habanero to kebbe naje was very strange but understand as most of the kitchen staff is Mexican.

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FAQs

yara does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. yara also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 476-7592.

yara is rated 4.5 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for yara

319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering Inquiries please email: events@yaranyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    For Event Inquiries please email: norman@yaranyc.com
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (646) 476-7592
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