The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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    mgsweeten
    "grilled beets and crushed the chicken kiev"(6 Tips)
    Morgan M.
    "Yummy avo toast with a great homemade hot sauce."(11 Tips)
    Alice Eunjin
    ""Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage,..."(4 Tips)
    Lindsey K.
    "The kale Caesar is also delicious."(3 Tips)
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  • Zach H.heart icon on user image
    Zach HamedJuly 6, 2014
    Awesome brunch spot on the Upper East Side. Sit outside if the weather is warm, or under the skylight if it isn't. Avocado toast, eggs florentine, or yogurt and granola are all great bets.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkSeptember 16, 2014
    Try the sundae, bourbon-vanilla & Scotch-chocolate ice creams form the base; the booze factor are cherries soaked in Pimm’s, and salted-caramel chocolate sauce & whipped cream mellow the alky punch. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterNovember 7, 2013
    Chef Nicholas Wilber's menu includes light dishes like fluke crudo, white gazpacho, and roasted heirloom carrots, as well as things like chicken Kiev and a bacon cheeseburger with duck fat fries.
    Upvoted Aug 23
  • Morgan M.
    Morgan McKeeJanuary 6, 2019
    Casual brunch. Surprisingly busy, and even saw the Barefoot Contessa! Yummy avo toast with a great homemade hot sauce. Service a bit slow so order multiple drinks at a time 😉
  • Ramya V.
    Ramya VPFebruary 15, 2014
    One of the best brunches in NY (best in UES). Simple yet so complex in its flavors - soul satisfying, no pretension, and incredible incredible service and people- feels like home should be.
  • New York Post
    New York PostAugust 18, 2014
    Cheap and charming grilled cheese ($8). The Vermont cheddar, brightened with a chutney-like spread on crunchy Pullman toast, can feed two; it’s hipped up with house-made pickles. Read more
  • Fati H.heart icon on user image
    Fati HussainJune 23, 2015
    The crab toast was great, grilled cheese is pretty standard. I like the ambience here, it has a lot of natural light
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew D.June 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The Burger and Duck Fat Fries are great. The Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding is delicious. Rocky, the hostess, is fabulous and Dennis the Maitre d' is fantastic too!
  • Thea R.
    Thea RodgersOctober 30, 2013
    All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!
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    RCNovember 5, 2017
    Really inventive cocktail list. Big enough for larger parties. The burger really is fantastic.
  • Hr R.
    Hr RyuNovember 27, 2013
    ORDER: Roasted cherry tomato and curry toast, Peekytoe crab on toast, Heirloom-bean salad with pig’s cheeks, Fish pie, Ice-cream sundae or Bread-pudding special
  • Tracy Q.
    Tracy QuashaOctober 30, 2017
    Great spot for dinner on ues. Young fun vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Chicken Kiev is great.
  • Morgan P.heart icon on user image
    Morgan PolotanApril 6, 2015
    Great neighborhood place, and amazing service. The owner comped several items because the fries we ordered never came.
  • Qian S.heart icon on user image
    Qian SunDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The food is great. I wish the seats r more separate on the sofa side. All I hear is next seats's convocation. And very hard to walk around the tables. It's too crowded!!!
  • Celena C.heart icon on user image
    Celena ChanOctober 11, 2015
    Super cute brunch, the avocado toast with eggs were super delicious and no wait on a sat afternoon!
  • Claudia N.heart icon on user image
    Claudia NewmanSeptember 11, 2013
    Lobster & fennel pie a must. Chicken Kiev is special. Scotch egg snack is great. Share mains.
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PowellNovember 11, 2017
    Very good - swordfish was great and wait staff was friendly. A little crowded in the front but overall a really good meal.
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CNovember 20, 2022
    Wonderful service and ambiance. The food was delicious, as was the wine. Really enjoyed it here.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeMay 14, 2017
    Great patio brunch spot with indoor seating under a sunlight on a nice day. Food is average but you're paying for the ambience.
  • Anna M.heart icon on user image
    Anna MOFebruary 22, 2016
    Very good brunch. Nice atmosphere and fresh food. Good option in the neighborhood.
  • miles l.heart icon on user image
    miles lennonDecember 16, 2016
    Surprisingly trendy for its location. Dim lit, cozy atmosphere. Get the whole roasted cauliflower appetizer
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley MowreyApril 4, 2015
    mmmm....Avocado toast comes with two perfectly sous vide soft-boiled eggs, house-made hot sauce, and a heaping crown of cilantro.
  • Patrick L.heart icon on user image
    Patrick LoveMarch 24, 2017
    Great service. Interesting cocktail and food choices. Great food. Pleasant atmosphere. Lots of natural light.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolMarch 7, 2019
    Nice lights and tapas cocktails ( mojito is excellent).
  • Christine
    ChristineOctober 19, 2013
    Delicious apple cocktail! Would recommend the pumpkin soup and apple cocktail for a perfect fall day.
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MMarch 23, 2018
    The rumors are true: the avocado toast IS that good.
  • Aleheart icon on user image
    AleNovember 18, 2018
    English Breakfast and Avoca Toast with sauce on the side. Great place and nice venue
  • Alice Eunjin
    Alice EunjinApril 29, 2015
    "Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup."
  • Kelsey L.
    Kelsey LJanuary 16, 2019
    Cute brunch spot. An intimate atmosphere where you can actually have a conversation
  • Ryan Z.
    Ryan ZolaApril 16, 2014
    Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup.
  • suneelheart icon on user image
    suneelAugust 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    brunch- the maple old fashioned, salmon toast, avocado toast. all amazing.
  • Kimberly A.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly AllsebrookDecember 25, 2014
    The best avocado toast with soft boiled egg and hot sauce - wonderful brunch!
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SOctober 24, 2015
    Good neighborhood bar and restaurant, if you're neighborhood is the UES where there are few options.
  • The G.heart icon on user image
    The GorodMarch 4, 2015
    Tomato soup is amazing here! Must try!!
  • Abigail K.
    Abigail KofflerJanuary 2, 2015
    Try the macro plate, a symphony of veggies, at this cute UES spot.
  • Lindsey K.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016
    Get the macro plate! The kale Caesar is also delicious.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HarperOctober 11, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Cocktails are great, dishes inventive and done with care
  • Greg M.heart icon on user image
    Greg MacDonaldMarch 18, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great neighborhood spot with amazing food!
  • mgsweetenheart icon on user image
    mgsweetenFebruary 28, 2015
    Delish! Had the burrata with grilled beets and crushed the chicken kiev
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillSeptember 2, 2014
    Be sure to try the Sundae with the bourbon-chocolate ice cream. 😍
  • Dana F.heart icon on user image
    Dana FlynnJune 7, 2014
    Fantastic oysters, good food, but extremely underwhelming service quality. The waitress forgot our orders and left before we were finished eating. Time to step up your game.
  • The G.heart icon on user image
    The GorodMarch 4, 2015
    Perfect place for a Saturday brunch)!
  • Teymour G.
    Teymour GolsorkhiOctober 6, 2013
    Food is pretty great, drinks are great...order the "smoked peach" from the cocktail menu...
  • Jen P.heart icon on user image
    Jen PSeptember 15, 2015
    Raspberry mint lemonade is a great refreshing drink.
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CilientoDecember 31, 2016
    Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese was great
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea BarrezuetaAugust 17, 2014
    Decent food with healthy portions and ingredients. Wouldn't run back to it but it's good alternative in the area
  • Armando G.heart icon on user image
    Armando GarciaFebruary 13, 2015
    Christina must be stuck up, food is great, service was amazing!
  • Dane B.heart icon on user image
    Dane BrownFebruary 16, 2015
    Chicken Kiev. Kale Caesar. Got married here. Sweet place.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolMarch 7, 2019
    Perfect with friends
  • Irina B.
    Irina BOctober 12, 2013
    Never been so impressed with heirloom tomatoes before. Try the Fat Radish burger-delish
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