yara

Name: yara
Address: 319 E 53rd St, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (646) 476-7592
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (463)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegan-friendly

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
(646) 476-7592
Website
https://www.yaranyc.com/
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

Location
319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
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

Private dining

Popular dishes

What 463 people are saying

yara 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yara in Midtown East offers "authentic Lebanese cuisine" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "best falafels ever," generous portions, and a "beautiful dining room." While some note occasional noise, the restaurant's attentive staff and delightful dishes create a memorable experience. It's a "great spot for families" and food enthusiasts alike.

463 Reviews

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David VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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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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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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Jane VIP
New York City2 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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Gayle
New York City26 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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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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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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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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Cindy
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed sampling several appetizers with a vegetarian friend….My favorite was fatteh eggplant; my friend (who has dined there another number of times) loved the vegan kibbeh. If you’re in Midtown East and craving Middle Eastern cuisine in a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere, this restaurant is a good choice.
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Aidan VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Will not be coming back. The restaurant was empty and the grade said pending.
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FAQs

yara does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and 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 463 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

Website
https://www.yaranyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 476-7592
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

yara

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About this restaurant

Additional information

PDR

Bar Lounge

Custom inquiry

Chicken Shawarma

Beet Falafel

Yara Salad

Lunch

Sandwich$15.00

Choice of Salad of Fries

Lunch Prix Fixe:

First Course

Yara Salad

Fattoush

Hummus

Babaganoush

Labneh

Tzatziki

Moussakaa

Second Course

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Kefta

Falafel

Beet Falafel

Fish of the Day

Beef Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Overall ratings and reviews

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