Best NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of 68th Street – Hunter College Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Your typical Irish Pub/Sports Bar, it's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. Service is decent, but not anything to really get excited about, and it can get a big crowded in the front when Hunter students stop by. The burgers are tasty, especially the BLT. Be aware that you'll probably have no phone service if you go to the back. Overall, a nice place to grab a drink, especially since there aren't a ton of bars in the area.
Zia Al-Khalil Ott - 12 years ago

Phoenix is good as a sports bar, but fails as anything else. The staff is super unfriendly to the point of belligerence and disappears for hours. We ended up having to go to the bar for drink and food orders several times. The food is also not great. The wings, while large, were just doused in red hot sauce, leaving them soggy and way too vinegary. The nachos were huge and looked a bit better. Beer selection was average, but nothing special and slightly disappointing for NYC. The only non major brand offered was Lagunitas which isn't exactly a tiny craft shoppe these days. The others were all domestic staples that were not at all exciting. I guess it is supposed to be a traditional Irish pub which is supposed to allow for a rougher atmosphere, but I just found it slightly dirty and sticky. The patrons are not people you'd want to associate with for the most part and a few verbal scuffles broke out toward the end of the night. There are better bars in the area.
Tyler Lund - 10 years ago

Great Happy Hours, Great Wings(HUGE BTW), Next to a cheap parking garage. Pool table and outside patio are a bonus. Bartenders are always great, Waitresses can be a hit or miss. This was one of my stops during my bachelorette party, The girls working that night paid the bar drunk to molest me via lap dance, good times..good times. Guy below me couldn't sound anymore like a pompous douche.
Madelaine Rhode - 9 years ago

Came to watch Iceland make history against France (albeit in a losing effort). Brian, the bartender, was phenomenal. The food, drink, and atmosphere were great.
Kevin Wolfe - 7 years ago

When I was a newby to nyc I was like a fish out of water. I saw the mets neon sign in the window I had to go in, all in all its a great place, the service is outstanding and (whatever they did to the menue ) is magnificent.
Dave Phillips - 10 years ago

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This had to have been one of the best dining experiences in my life. I have eaten at so many Michelin restaurants around the world and the service at this place was absolutely outstanding. A 200/10 rating in terms of service. our waiter (Matthew who is now a Maitre D there!) had been working there for many years, gave fantastic suggestions on what to order, helped us figure out if we want a whole bottle of wine what type of wine, and how much of it we should order in conjunction with our meal. What really pushed the service over the top was that everything was perfectly organized, and our waiter went to the back room to even ask if they had extra leftover pastries for us as they had some freshly baked ones earlier that day. We left this restaurant so ridiculously fooled because of all the free dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The interior was beautiful. We got a great side table where we could people watch and enjoy, the wine was superb. 100% would go back again and definitely recommend. I even felt that the price was actually quite fair considering the ingredient quality and amount of food you get 10 out of 10 place. Update 2024: we returned and were served by Matthew and Jorge, service, food and ambiance still exceptional. Will definitely return as usual!
Stephanie Braganza - 2 months ago

This past Sunday I had the great pleasure of dining at Daniel with great friends in celebration of my birthday. We had the four course tasting menu and we were stuffed. They had several extra little nibbles come out in addition to the ordered courses which was really great. The food was presented creatively and was delicious. The flavors were well balanced and the menu offered a broad range of choices. The drinks were presented beautifully and were equally delicious. The service was outstanding and what I expected at a Michelin star restaurant. It really makes a big difference to be taken care of with such care. This was the perfect restaurant to bring in a special birthday or other occasion. Thank you to the team at Daniel for making it very special and I’ll be happy to come back.
Fred Hulnick - 2 months ago

Beautiful experience. We managed to snag a reservation the day of later in the evening. Did the tasting menu and everything was wonderful. From service to the desert loved every moment. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. We were so full at the end of the meal. Yet I couldn’t resist trying everything.
Ulyana - a month ago

Came here with my girl for our anniversary dinner and I was excited to come here given its reputation and not to mention, their two Michelin stars! We were both blown away by how they treated us like royalty every step of the way and how attentive and detailed they are with every dish; staff was also very personable and friendly! Really enjoyed every bite, and we were too full at the end to finish off the dessert but really loved how they catered to us! By far my favorite Michelin restaurant, thank you from another Daniel!
D L - 2 months ago

It is the best service you will receive anywhere, hands-down! I have been here a few times; it is a fantastic experience and a cut above all the other fine-dining restaurants. It is an experience; I can’t stop raving about the service. The first time I went, it was terrific, and that was over 13 years ago, and the service is still excellent; I traveled there from out of town with a group of friends, and it was their best experience as well—excellent job staff and management. Thanks for the beautiful time.
Easy Breezy - a month ago

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Superb ambiance, a true feeling of Italian hospitality in a fun way. Loud, welcoming, over the top and even extravagant. The food was great (we had octopus and buratta) but the service was even better. We had a minor inconvenience during our dinner and waiters went out of their way to make up for it and make our dinner memorable (they did not have to).
HANE Xxxx - 2 months ago

A beautiful classic Italian restaurant, I would say this is a hidden Gem: delicious food, extraordinary attention, excellent wine selection & cocktails. I loved it!
Catalina “catalinany” Contreras - 2 weeks ago

Perfect meal. Pasta cooked perfectly and pizza made fresh in brick wood fire oven. Had the bucatini and artichoke pizza. Highly recommend !
Nicole Rocchio - in the last week

Perfect place for a dinner after a long day around central park! The food was delicious, the service was on point, and the atmosphere was amazing! (+1 for the very complete wine list).
MG9PRO - a week ago

Real Italian food! Feels like being in old Italy. Wood oven for pizza. Very interesting menu.
Dmitry K - 6 months ago

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Wonderful bright clean restaurant. Delicious brunch . Great menu. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Louise Egan - a week ago

Love their avocado toast. This location great. Coffee was hot and fresh . Food came out fast. Waitress was super busy but handled it all well The le pan in Columbus circle across from Central Park . Very poorly run. This one is worth the trip
Christine Randall - 5 months ago

Came here for a quick bite after classes (20-25 minute stay). This location is really pretty and has a nice ambiance. Tea and food came out super quickly but I wasn’t a fan of the avocado toast it was like airplane food (ice cold prepackaged food), I’ll stick with their sandwiches and pastries (yum). My qualm was mostly with my server— she dropped the check on my table without asking and I wanted to order a dessert. Then when I was mid donut she asked “is there anything else you need because I have to go”. Yikes. All in all, I’d come back because of convenience. Also I’ve worked in the service industry so I get it but I’m leaving the review so management knows that wasn’t cool. :( sorry.
Kimberly Vidal - a month ago

I always enjoy visiting Le Pain Quotidien. Always sure to have something both delicious and nutritious. The service in particular the day I visited was exceptional.
Heather Dolland Tamam - 3 months ago

Excellent place for a quick bite, a snack or a full meal. Menu seems small but there are lots of options for everyone, kids, vegans, vegetarians or regular diet. We tried a variety of options, and everything tasted great! Food quality, temperature and presentation are above standards. I’d say this place is perfect for anyone wanting to have a relaxed meal. There is a lack of electric outlets, just FYI. Place seems quiet and there are plenty of seating available.
Juan Lopez - 5 years ago

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Stumbled in here for solo brunch. Has an adorable tea time vibe with natural light from above. Simple yet well-rounded menu and quality / details of the food makes everything feel elevated. Will definitely be back. Cute for girlfriends or date brunch or even solo! Also the wine list is excellent. 💕
Emily Meyer - a month ago

The food was terrific! Came here for lunch/brunch today and the food was fabulous - I went with the eggs benedict and the home fries are crisped to perfection, the english muffin toasted and buttered to everyone's delight, and the brioche french toast was light and airy with the freshest berries! The service was wonderful and the atmosphere incredibly cozy - the host was kind and welcoming and our server, Pete, was great! The coat check was a nice plus for a blustery day. Well definitely be coming back here!
Nilima Shet - 2 months ago

Nice atmosphere, dim and intimate. The oysters were decent. I also ordered a macro bowl, on the menu it sounds colorful and flavourful... The color was there the taste, not so much. It wasn't my favorite, because it was kind of bland. However the Parm Truffle fries were really good and apparently the Truffle Gnocchi was delicious but I didn't try it. Overall, meh for the price.
Asha Fuchu-Boose - 3 weeks ago

We love the east pole so much. The staff is so so nice and they make you feel so at home. We absolutely love Sergio (request him if you can) - he is the best in all of NYC and we are so thankful to know him!
Paige Lucas - 2 weeks ago

Great brunch place! The avocado toast with the 6 minute eggs was delicious and so did the home fries that were incredibly crispy and tasty. The only thing that wasn't great was the french toast that didn't feel like it was marinated enough in batter before being fried. Great place nonetheless! Very recommended.
Omer Hayun - 2 years ago

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Delicious food and great service. Halibut and skirt steak was out of the world. Wine was great too!
Irina Roskina - 5 months ago

Had the steak and frites. Asked for it to be medium rare and it was definitely more rare than expected. I thought it was a great portion size but it was on the saltier side for sure. We were asked to leave even though we’d been there less than two hours. But, it was odd because nobody was lined up waiting for another table. Service was pretty great, and the restaurant was cute!
Lizzie G - 4 months ago

Overall an enjoyable time at Le Charlot. The service was a bit slow and quite loud indoors which we find typical with French restaurants. We enjoyed the appetizers more than the main courses, which we found to be a bit underwhelming. Overall a good restaurant for drinks and intimidate family meals.
Queeny Qiu - 12 months ago

Very nice spot for French food. It is a bit small though. Lively at lunch. Great neighborhood place. Prices a bit high, but comparable to similar places nearby.
Randall Stempler - a month ago

Decent food and nice atmosphere. Service was poor. The server literally forgot every request including forgetting our initial drink order. Got the bill wrong at the end too.
Robert S - 3 months ago

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We enjoyed our experience and would love to go back, the people that took our order and assisted us were so kind and went above and beyond to ensure everything was right and that our table was clean. We felt so good and had the best bagels ever! Thank you so much 💓
Naomi Balau - 8 months ago

Great little bagel shop. Make custom bagels or sandwiches. Quick and convenient. Been here twice and had great service
Mark Harburg - 11 months ago

Good bagels. The service is quick and polite unlike many other bagel shops. The bagels were not as crisp on the outside, but still tasted good. The strawberry cream cheese is delicious. The Funky Monkey smoothie is amazing and a must have. There are a few tables inside to sit. A good place to hangout in the morning.
Prasad Nair - 2 years ago

This is a sophisticated, cool and calm Bagel place. A lot of options and the service is quick without being in a hurry which I loved. I enjoyed my morning breakfast here in the indoor seating. They have soft bagels with lot of fresh juice, shakes and coffee options. Loved it! 👍🏼
sharanya chandran - 2 years ago

Fantastic breakfast place! A lot of options and a lot of food for the price you pay! I had an Italian hero sandwich! 🥪 Nice ambiance, clean and neat. The personnel is very friendly and polite. The place in itself is kinda small but still spacious so you could sit in there and have a meal.
Andy Dee - 4 years ago

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Overcharged me for something I didn’t order and refused to give refund. I disputed with my credit card proof and they asked me to get a drink which I didn’t want so they don’t have to refund me. I ended up having to pay more for an overpriced drink.
Sam - in the last week

I ordered something for $6.45. The cashier rings me up for $9.29 and I didn’t pay attention so I just paid w Apple Pay. And then I was like wait why is it $9, isn’t it like $6? Thought there was clearly a mistake and they thought I ordered a bigger platter. Then her manager came over and said it was different prices for credit card and also different on the menu. I felt belittled by her tone and it was very sneaky. Update your menu Apart from this, cooking staff were very nice. Food was just okay
Hayley Matthews - in the last week

Hunter Delicatessen is a great option for students since it offers a discount for them, even though the prices can be a bit high compared to other places. Despite that, the ingredients look fresh and of good quality, and the food is good. The staff could honestly be better.
LlamaStudio! - a year ago

Bought a sandwich that was listed to have "di parma, mortadella, soppressata, hot cappa, fresh basil, aged provolone and Italian dressing in tomato focaccia", and I got a room temperature ham and cheese on cheap flatbread. No basil, no dressing, just ham and cheese. Then a few weeks later I got a lox bagel, menu said $12, I was charged $16. Please update your menu.
Anes Jadadic - 2 weeks ago

I love this place, good price, delicious. I would love to give 5 stars. But today I buy 7 breakfast platter, each has 2 egg, some bacon, 2 hash brown, and French toast. I paid $113+ in cash. It means each one is $16.2 after tax and cash discounts. Their lunch is only $10.8…for 1 meat and 2 sides. There must be something wrong with my receipt lol. Sadly I lost my receipt and cannot go back. I strongly suggest they change their menu. It’s too old, hard to read, and no price on menu. Price can be more transparent. Hunter college students are the new generation. You will have more business from them if you update some of the store. If the owner see this review today and still remember me, please recalculate the price for me lol. I will go back to take a refund if there is something wrong and change it to five star lol. I will buy only the lunch if the $16+ for breakfast platter is correct….
April Zhai - a year ago

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First timer for a cheese slice. Always check how they do a plain cheese slice because if they mess that up just keep walking. The slice I had literally came out of the oven as I walked in. Tasty, solid three star Manhattan pizza. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it. Lots of room in the back to sit down. Pretty clean place.
Joe Masucci - a year ago

This is a nice little clean pizzeria in the upper east side. I like coming here when I feel nostalgic as I used to eat at Mariellas when they were across the street from Bloomingdales years ago. I wouldn't give the pizza a 10 out of 10 but it's an excellent and tasty slice. I also enjoy their house salad with chicken. A bit pricey but tasty. Service is fast and friendly.
G. Baez - a month ago

Got two grandma slices for around $8 cash. Pretty tasty and quick to be served. Plenty of seating
Eoin Cranwell - in the last week

$4 is high for this one. This is basically a slice of grilled cheese. And burned on the bottom to boot. Medium thin, chewy crust, with a crispy, airy edge and good flavor. Kind of dry though. You need something to drink with this. Can't tell you what kind of seasoning is in the sauce, because I can't find any. In fact, can't taste any sauce whatsoever. This slice is... Okay. Give it a rating of 83.
Gary Wilson - a year ago

7/24/21. On the way to Central Park, I delighted myself and friends to the meatball parmigiana!! THE BEST!! 3 hrs later it was still warm, to sink your teeth through the toasted crusted bread is the purpose of teeth!! The cheese makes my taste buds sing!! Always a delight!! 12/1/20, THE BEST meatball parmigiana sandwich Ever !! the bread is toasty, the cheese melts around into the marinara sauce that's surrounds the juicy MEATBALLS, How DELICIOUS!!
Darlene jackson - 2 years ago

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A very traditional deli in NYC, located in the 3rd Avenue. The place is small, but you can choose between seating on a table or over the balcony. There are several options in the menu, but the corned beef and the pastrami seem to be the most ordered. I've had the corned beef sandwich - it was only bread and the meat - and it was ok.
Adelson Smania - 4 months ago

Had the cheese blintzes and it was wonderful! Tastes like home made food, lovely service. Great experience!
Avital Rom - in the last week

First timer at this deli. Ordered the corned beef and swiss on a hardroll with the deli mustard. It was good and hot but I ended up saving it for the next day at lunch. I was a bit worried about that but I was too full from bagels that morning. The sandwhich was the BEST corned beef I've ever had. Very impressed with the taste and freshness of everything. Simply excellent.
Joe Masucci - a year ago

Great food in an unpretentious setting with friendly service. We wanted to try authentic kosher cuisine while visiting NY so we headed to PJ Bernstein's deli. We both had chicken soup which was delicious, my husband had the bomb knish and I had the Reuben, thank goodness only a half as it was huge! All superb, would definitely recommend.
Andrea Wilkie - 5 months ago

Bernstein’s was a great experience. First was the Server she made the lunch, great attitude. Pastrami and the Kaplah soup was fantastic.
Mark Morrell - 2 years ago

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