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Silver Star

1238 Second Ave., New York, NY 10021 40.764229 -73.961654
at 65th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-249-4250 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Diner, Greek, Seafood
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Hours

Daily, 24 hours

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 68th St.-Hunter College

Prices

$9.85-$29.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • 24-Hours
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Classic NY
  • Delivery
  • Good for Groups
  • Great Desserts
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out
  • Delivery after 10pm

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

57th St. to 73rd St., York Ave. to Park Ave.

Profile

The décor at this Upper East Side diner wisely lacks pretense. Here, wooden tables and chairs and brown leather banquettes make way for a live lobster tank and a smart display of fish on ice. Maritime prints on the walls—clipper ships, lighthouses and old maps—round out the nautical theme. As at any diner, the menu is broad, ranging from omelets to triple decker sandwiches, and from steaks to Greek and Italian specialties. The seven-ounce cheeseburger deluxe, made with freshly ground beef, is juicy, meaty and substantial; fries are nicely crispy. In the seafood department, there are lots of choices, like Chilean sea bass, bluefish, flounder, and salmon—which are delivered fresh daily—and lobster. While the crustacean is a modest pound-and-a-half, it’s capably broiled and pleasing. For dessert, the cheesecake is creamy and not too sweet. — Michael Anstendig

Extra

Silver Star does not take reservations on weekends.

Recommended Dishes

Cheeseburger deluxe, $7.35; live lobster, $29.95; cheesecake, $6.45

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