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East End Kitchen

539 E. 81st St., New York, NY 10028 40.772013 -73.94756
nr. East End Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-879-0450 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, Bistro
  • Price Range: $$$

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Hours

Mon-Fri, 7:30am-2pm and 5:30pm-10pm; Sat, 11am-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm; Sun, 11am-3pm and 5:30pm-9pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$17-$35

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Great Desserts
  • Romantic
  • Online Reservation

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Husband-and-wife owners Allan and Diane Carlin are longtime neighborhood residents, and they wanted their restaurant to fill a void of "casual," "thoughtful" restaurants in the area. As such, their "American bistro" uses organic produce, sustainably sourced seafood, and grass-fed meats in its seasonally updated menu by Javier Gonzalez. The former Le Boeuf à la Mode space has been lightened up, with cream-colored walls sporting antique mirrors, reclaimed-oak tables, and a 22-foot maple-and-butternut bar up front. — Jenny Miller

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