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Astra

979 Third Ave., 14th fl., New York, NY 10022 40.761182 -73.966797
nr. 58th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-644-9394 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau
  • Price Range: $$

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Official Website

charliepalmer.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3:30pm; Sat-Sun, closed (except for private events)

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.; N, R, W at Lexington Ave.-59th St.

Prices

$11-$18

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Business Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Notable Chef
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out
  • View
  • Catering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Within the D&D Building

Profile

The D&D Building's unofficial commissary has a stellar view, a menu devised by Charlie Palmer, and is open to the public for lunch only. Try grilled salmon with purée of parsnips or their dressed-to-kill BLT. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Weddings

By day, Astra is a bustling café; by night, an intimate venue featuring chef Charlie Palmer’s famed cuisine. Windows run along the north and east walls with views of Manhattan’s lights and the Queensboro Bridge. Astra can accommodate 150 guests without dancing (120 with) and 300 for cocktails. Events are $75–$200 per guest.

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