Suggestions for Casual places near Upper East Side, New York

Andrew C. • March 3, 2018Super chill and low-key vibe... massive whisky list + delicious craft beers, too!!! Not too crowded on Friday night, around midnight

Lisa F. • January 11, 2018Perfect chill bar for beer lovers. Strong and solid craft beers, friendly knowledgeable bartenders, jugs of beer to take home (and bring back to refill for a discount).

Desiree • April 14, 2015Amazing omakase in a small casual space. Leave room for the unique specials. BYOB. Another favorite!

Stephanie C. • March 10, 2015Everything is great, food and drinks! Sometimes they have live music and it's even better. Great casual date spot.

Sigalle B. • January 13, 2016Local bar with a great, laid back vibe and awesome music. Great cocktails too!

Lisa F. • December 22, 2018TVs playing sports, ping pong tables, a popcorn popping machine, and solid casual food: hamburger, zucchini fries, sausage sampler and tacos all good.

Yanique • August 28, 2014Great place for a weekend chill spot,perfect addition to the Upper East Side.The ambiance is very laid back and the staff is friendly.

Tim Z. • July 20, 2015Love this great local coffee shop. Excellent beans and a low key place to hang out.

Rich K. • February 26, 2017First time here...relaxed atmosphere, friendly, attentive staff. Had the poached eggs with avocado on sunflower-seed toast..came with homefries and a small side salad...Excellent! #johnandrich

Meghan M. • February 14, 2017Casual, lively, several delicious cgoices

Elizabeth B. • August 1, 2016This UES spot has such a trendy vibe. Upscale enough for a date but casual enough to chow down with friends! The frozen margarita is AMAZING. Perfect balance of sweet, sour, and of course alcohol.

Robert M. • September 23, 2014Very laid back atmosphere, great place to hang with a group of friends on a bunch of fancy couches.

Nicolas G. • February 3, 2018Some of the best cocktails in the UES with a relaxed atmosphere a good comfort food. The cottage pie and Milton salad are delicious!

ZenFoodster • January 28, 2018Chill UES speakeasy w/ excellent, creative cocktails...esp "Maya Made" & "Unforgiven" made by Dan! Kitchen closes ~11:30pm. Just wish that food matched sophistication of cocktail menu & hip factor!

Zachary • August 21, 2019The donuts and bagels were amazing. Seems very authentic. Casual, and the ladies behind the counter were super nice.

Matthew • February 8, 2015This adorable mid-block coffee shop with 7 small tables is a perfect casual spot to catch up with a good friend, especially in winter. Enjoyed their hot cocoa with espresso.

Colin M. F. • December 20, 2015Make it a Central European afternoon... Head to the Neue Galerie afterwards and Café Sabarsky for desert! 🇩🇪🇦🇹

Taryn M. • December 29, 2014Loved the casual atmosphere. Burrata was a must have!

ToryBurch • April 22, 2011Great burgers at this casual, old-school neighborhood spot on the Upper East Side.

Dani Y. • February 22, 2014There's a classy bar upstairs and sometimes live music if you're looking for something a bit more chill than the downstairs floor.

Lauren V. • October 20, 2018Casual place for a quick lunch. Has great hot dish combos with 4 sides. Soup, sandwiches with a twist & empanadas are all good. The green sauce is where it’s at (spicy)

Fouad E. • March 5, 2013Perfect for a first date or casual date (came here on a Sunday night with my date- couldn't have gone better). Fouad ElAmir, Founder@Datemapps http://bit.ly/12rPx4i

Will M. • April 16, 2016Amazing vegan chilli and peanut curry! 😍

Patrick F. • October 24, 2021They renovated! One of the best taco spots and casual Mexican in UES. Good margaritas too.

Ryan G. • March 25, 2016An UES outpost of the mini chain BBQ spot. Solid BBQ

Ryan G. • December 19, 2017Fast casual Greek food. Pretty good stuff. The gyros are solid.

Gentiana • February 22, 2015Such an amazing place, had the hardest time deciding what to get there were so many options!! Decided to get the toasted marshmallow ice cream it was a unique amazing unforgettable flavor thatI loved!

Compass • April 18, 2014Carl Schurz Park is a perfect place to relax for those who look for grassy areas outside of Central Park. A small field is perfect for sunbathicng or reading and a dog park lets pets run around.

Andrea • January 7, 2014Everything flagel with butter. Spinach bagel and garlic poppy cream cheese