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yara, New York, NY

yara

4.7
4.7
428 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan, Lebanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–20:30 Thu–Sat 11:30–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Lunch

  • SandwichUS$15.00

    Choice of: Kefta, Grilled Chicken, Beef Shawarma, or Chicken Shawarma

    • Choice of Salad of Fries

      Lunch Prix Fixe:

      $19

        First Course

        Pick 3

        • Yara Salad

          • Fattoush

            • Hummus

              • Babaganoush

                • Labneh

                  • Tzatziki

                    • Moussakaa

                      Second Course

                      Pick 1

                      • Grilled Chicken

                        • Grilled Kefta

                          • Falafel

                            • Beet Falafel

                              • Fish of the Day

                                • Beef Shawarma

                                  • Chicken Shawarma

                                    Last updated: 29 August 2023

                                    What 428 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
                                    • 4.8Food
                                    • 4.5Service
                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                    • 4.5Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • New York City

                                      Mediterranean

                                    • Manhattan

                                      Mediterranean

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Yara delights with "amazing experience" featuring "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the flavorful Mediterranean dishes like hummus, lemon sole, and souvlaki. The ambiance is charming and elegant, complemented by friendly staff. Though weekends can be busy, weeknights offer a more serene dining experience, perfect for Lebanese cuisine lovers.

                                    428 Reviews

                                    1. Monica

                                      New York City

                                      7 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      7 reviews

                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The food was so amazing and fresh! We had unbelievable service and really enjoyed our experience. Will definitely go back and will highly recommend to my friends!

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                                    2. Rosanna

                                      New York City

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on 25 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      a charming, civilized meal. Touches of quiet elegance, Excellent food.

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                                    3. Rene

                                      Atlanta Metro

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on 25 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Excellent food and service: spicy hummus, red pepper hummus their falafel were some of the best I’ve had; and souvlaki were all cooked just right.

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                                    4. Gina

                                      New York State

                                      5 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined on 17 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Beautiful space. The service was friendly. We ordered mostly apps and shared them but the food was great.

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                                    5. Nico

                                      Toronto

                                      50 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      50 reviews

                                      Dined on 14 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Nice decor, great tasting food, definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Lebanese food.

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                                    6. Mark

                                      Western NC

                                      4 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      4 reviews

                                      Dined on 12 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Beautiful place with great food. Try the soujouk, it’s wonderful.

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                                    7. rich

                                      Atlanta Metro

                                      2 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on 6 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Loved the food, especially the chicken kabob, salmon, hummus and salads. They were very accommodating when we asked to change the preparation of one of our entrees.

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                                    8. William J.

                                      San Francisco

                                      3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      3 reviews

                                      Dined on 1 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Excellent selection! Classic Lebanese! Wonderful experience!

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                                    9. Puneet

                                      New York City

                                      5 reviews

                                      3.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined on 28 September 2024

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 1
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Food was ok. However the service was terrible. There was only one person managing and serving the entire floor. It would take 30 mins for him to get to our table each time. The final order of a platter took over 30 mins to arrive. He was doing the best he can and I would give this person 5 stars for himself. But the whole experience was not good at all. The bartender wasn't there either so we couldn't put the beverage orders we wanted- so no booze at all.

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                                    10. OpenTable Diner

                                      New York City

                                      3 reviews

                                      2.0

                                      3 reviews

                                      Dined on 27 August 2024

                                      1. Overall 2
                                      2. Food 3
                                      3. Service 1
                                      4. Ambience 2
                                      Underwhelming. One server attending to all tables. Rushed and overwhelmed. Food was ok. Service un attentive. We had to clean the table ourselves and put plates away.

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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 4.7 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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

                                    Make a booking

                                    2 people
                                    19:00
                                    Booked 20 times today

                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                    Google Map for yara

                                    319 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

                                    Additional information

                                    • Area
                                      Midtown East
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–20:30 Thu–Sat 11:30–21:30
                                    • 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, Takeaway, 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
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