Hill and Bay

Name: Hill and Bay
Address: 581 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (212) 245-5554
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (18)

$30 and under

American

581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

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2 people

Jul 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for groups

Nestled between Murray Hill and Kips Bay, the menu features a variety of tastes and flavors that truly appeal to the diverse neighborhood. Guests come for a hot cup of coffee or an icy martini; a quick bite or a full-fledged feast. Lunch, brunch and dinner menus have many options for vegetarians, fish lovers and meat eaters. Fair prices, sharable plates and a friendly bar scene make Hill and Bay a popular neighborly dining destination. Hill and Bay has a full bar that offers a variety of libations, including cocktails. It has a happy hour and hosts fun events such as Trivia Night on Mondays. This restaurant features a coffee and smoothie window. It offers catering services for private functions.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 8:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 245-5554
Website
http://www.hillandbay.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Hill and Bay offers a semi-private room (up to 50 guests), a semi-private room (up to 45 guests), or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 95 guests) along with off-site catering.

Location
581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Kips Bay
Cross street
Corner of 32nd St and 2nd Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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What 18 people are saying

Hill and Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hill and Bay offers a "wonderful surprise" with "excellent food and service" in a cozy setting. Perfect for gatherings, it boasts a "great bar" and "relaxing NYC brunch experience." Enjoy "elevated comfort foods" and "yummy meals" in this "quintessential neighborhood bar/restaurant" with "very nice staff" and clean facilities.

70 Reviews

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Samantha VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience, timely service, great food and enough space for larger groups in the back of the restaurant
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Robert VIP
New York City32 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a nice brunch - appetizers, brunch, wine and cocktails were fine. Great location if you are going to AMC
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Robert VIP
New York City223 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good experience. We had a long table which allowed for good conversation and service and food were very good.
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Carol VIP
New York City147 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant small restaurant with a good bar and a nice assortment of sandwiches and salads.
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tara VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful surprise. The food and service were excellent. The tables are a bit small but great for a nice lunch outing
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Carol VIP
New York City147 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant neighborhood cafe with sandwiches, salads and cocktails.
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Nancy
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot to gather with a few friends for a yummy meal and great drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and nice atmosphere! Slightly elevated comfort foods and more!
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DeLux
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The server Lily was excellent. The place is nice. Restrooms clean. Buffalo Wings and Burger were excellent and reasons I would go back. Asian Wings and Fries okay at best.
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Meg
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice staff and relaxing and easy NYC brunch experience!
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Hill and Bay does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Hill and Bay is rated 4.5 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of 32nd St and 2nd Avenue
Neighborhood
Kips Bay
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 8:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.hillandbay.com/
Phone number
(212) 245-5554
Private party facilities
Hill and Bay offers a semi-private room (up to 50 guests), a semi-private room (up to 45 guests), or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 95 guests) along with off-site catering.

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