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Island, New York, NY

Island

4.7
4.7
1164 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!

Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island is a beloved neighborhood gem, praised for its "wonderful food," "professional and friendly" service, and charming atmosphere. Guests love its diverse menu, efficient staff, and warm, welcoming vibe. While some experiences vary, many diners return for its consistent quality, making it a "go-to" spot for locals.

1,164 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food delightful service! We will be back soon!

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  2. Robert VIP

    New York City118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an especially delightful brunch-thx to all the staff at Island-especially John and Remata who served us! Delicious food, great energy and service as always!!

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  3. joanna VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would go back. So nice they take res for brunch!!

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  4. Sudha

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing, everyone was so kind and helpful

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  5. Alicia VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food well-prepared and tasty. All enjoyed food and experience.
    IslandResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Alicia! Thank you for the positive review. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Island and hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Inna

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great. Thank you!
    IslandResponded on 26 February 2025
    Thank you very much for your review, Inna! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Robert VIP

    New York City118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thx again to all at Island allowing us to enjoy a wonderful dining experience! 👏👍
    IslandResponded on 26 February 2025
    Hi Robert! Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at Island and appreciate you taking the time to tell us how great your time with us was. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Robert

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentine's Day, busy. Seated by the door, so extra busy. Our wait person was super, but overall, he had too many tables to care for, which meant that service for us - being so far from the central area - was slow. Worse, though, was the food. I've eaten here a number of times, and never had a problem. But this time, the food for each of us (two) was lukewarm. It was pretty clear that the food had been prepped and left under the heating lamp too long before serving. The restaurant took my plate of steak frites back, replaced French fries with hotter, fresh fries, but they did nothing with regard to the steak. It came back almost cold. My recommendation? A generally good restaurant that needs to beef up its kitchen and wait staff for busy days.
    IslandResponded on 16 February 2025
    Hi Robert! Thank you for sharing your Valentine's Day experience. We're disappointed we didn't meet your expectations due to the busy night. We're addressing the slow service and food temperature issues you mentioned. We value your feedback and hope you'll consider visiting us again soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Raymond

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good. Service excellent. Just a bit noisier than we prefer.
    IslandResponded on 16 February 2025
    Hi Raymond! Thank you for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback on the noise and will consider it as we look for ways to improve.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sally

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat lunch as a family at Island almost every Sunday, and all three generations love the restaurant. Everything is perfect: the food, the service, the staff, the ambience.
    IslandResponded on 12 February 2025
    We're delighted to hear that all three generations of your family love Island! Thank you for your kind words about our food, service, and staff. We appreciate your loyalty!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Island does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Island also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 996-1200.

Island is rated 4.7 stars by 1164 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
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Island

1305 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:30 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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