Lilly's Cocktail and Wine

what a lovely spot to stumble upon! so cozy, great service. especially loved the seasonal cocktails!! food was good portions and extra hot. ago sounds excellent! will be back

My friend and I came here for a quick drink before catching a show in the Beacon Theatre. Lilly’s Cocktail and Wine is a cozy bar that really decked out for the Halloween and fall vibes. We were able to be seated right away, and was able to pretty much order, finish our drinks, and leave within 40 minutes. I got the Uptown Girl, which was a floral and strong drink. I thought it would be a bit sweeter, but it ended up being tarter than I thought. My friend got the Dark Fables, which she really liked. Sadly, it had walnut bitters, which I’m allergic to, but it looked good! The atmosphere was pretty intimate but lively! It looks like a good place to catch up with a group of friends or meet up for a date.

Our waitress was super nice. There was a wide selection of food for vegetarians and non vegetarians. Nice outdoor seating or indoor. Slightly noisier inside. Fun selection of drinks and food. Food was good quality and yummy. Nice option on Saturday afternoon. We were pleased. Inside is a tad small so not ideal for groups.

My favorite go to spot on the UWS! The staff are so warm and welcoming. The food is always delicious! The drinks are endless and crafted to perfection. It’s always a vibe at Lilly’s! I could never get bored of this place. I’ve come to Lilly’s for lunch, dinner, casual drinks, post work vibes and even ordered catering from them once for work. Highly recommend!!! Special love goes to Ashley and Joey ☺️

Cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. We were informed in advance that food will take some time to arrive. We had LILLY'S PILSNER, Western omelet, Lillys breakfast burger and WAFFLE A LA MODE. Very happy with the burger and Waffle but Omelet and toast were burnt.

Great spot !! The service and food is fantastic. Portions are generous and super delicious. We had the warm olives and mushroom brushetta(Highly reccomend) Then we had the roadted sweet potato salad with salmon and the fish tacos. The drinks are great, wise variety and unique. Reccomend the uptown girl with lavender. Will definitely go back.

This is my absolute favorite place for our dinner and a movie nights! The food is super affordable, service is fast and the ambiance is friendly! My 2 go to dishes are the Penne Vodka and grill chicken and the muscles in tomato sauce. Amazing!! They give you huge portions with bread. Super inexpensive fantastic date night dinner 😁 Highly recommend!

Vibes - 3.8 Drinks - 4 Food - 3.5 Overall - 3.9 Came w a couple friends on a Friday at 6pm. We were able to grab a table. The stools are high and there is no way to put your coat or bag so it honestly wasn’t that comfortable. Drinks were good, food was average. Service was great in the beginning but then our server left and no one really checked on us. It was nice we could hear each other though and have a conversation.

Stumbled upon Lilly's cocktail and wine bar on a drizzly Friday evening, and it was the perfect haven. The ambiance was top-notch - cozy, intimate, and ideal for a date night. The music was expertly curated, loud enough to set the mood but still allowing for easy conversation. The service was warm and welcoming, with a cheerful hostess. Ordered the 'Enhancement Spell,' mezcal cocktail and a sassy Paloma and the bartender (Pedro) kindly tailored it to my taste. Overall, Lilly's is great. I'm eager to return with friends and family to explore more of their expertly crafted drinks and their food menu. Recommended for a night out!

I reserve 5 stars for something really special. And I love this place, but I wouldn't say it's good for a special occasion. It's very small, and quite loud. But the food and service are exceptional. And it's SUCH a cute place. And also well-marked menu for gluten-free, which I really appreciate. It's always lit up like it's a holiday. So it feels very cozy. The seasonal salad was big and stunning. A great array of colors and flavors. And my friend said it was maybe the best salad she'd every had. She's vegan and she also got the cauliflower tacos, which were big, gorgeous and she loved them. The salmon shish kabab looked beautiful. The brussels sprouts app is a must. And if you like lamb, we enjoyed that very much too. Enjoy!

Great cocktails and really enjoyed the pretzel! Atmosphere is really cozy and welcoming

Cool place to grab a quick drink & bits close to Central Park ! The drinks were good and the food were great ! Service was quick and our server was attentive . We tried some flatbread and other appetizers! Nice place to grab a drink and hand out after a stroll in Central Park !

Great drinks and service and location. Will go again. Excellent meat and cheese platter. Good cocktail selection and cozy when it's cold

We loved Lilly's! Got my phone stolen today, but we decompressed over chicken wings and cocktails. 10/10 experience

I loved this place. Sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and CREME brûlée. Both were fantastic. This place is pricey yes. But the vibe was so nice and comfortable. Amazing for when you are looking to just be with the neighborhood. The bartender and staff were lovely too.

My friend and I came here for a quick drink before catching a show in the Beacon Theatre. Lilly's Cocktail and Wine is a cozy bar that really decked out for the Halloween and fall vibes. We were able to be seated right away, and was able to pretty much order, finish our drinks, and leave within 40 minutes. I got the Uptown Girl, which was a floral and strong drink. I thought it would be a bit sweeter, but it ended up being tarter than I thought. My friend got the Dark Fables, which she really liked. Sadly, it had walnut bitters, which I'm allergic to, but it looked good! The atmosphere was pretty intimate but lively! It looks like a good place to catch up with a group of friends or meet up for a date.

Excellent all around! Second year ringing in a happy new year here! Great place for fun cocktails and shareable plates with a group of friends.

Worst pretzel of my life, but the beer was nice and fresh and cold! Very cute ambiance for a lil date or hanging with friends.

Went during the holidays and they have great holiday vibes. Ordered a bunch of things and recommend the following: The Cookie Crisp cocktail The hot pretzel The old fashioned cocktail Great vibes and recommend.

I love this place! Cozy and great cocktails. Friendly staff that are helpful in making menu choices.

Stopped by here for a quick meal and drink and had a good experience. Staff was friendly and got seated right away. Food & Drinks: 1) walnut salad and added steak. I really liked the salad. Fresh and liked the combo of apple and blue cheese. 2) mushroom flatbread. I only had 1 slice of the flatbread but it was really good. Loads of mushrooms and overall not too heavy of a focaccia. Paired the above with a white and red wine which were nice. Wines a bit pricey but not out of the ordinary for a city bar. Overall I liked the place. Cozy little bar but set up with lots of comfortable high top tables. Expansive outdoor seating. Also good tunes at the bar. I'd go back again... but must confess I saw the oven baked wings at a few tables and wished I had ordered them. Maybe next time.

Decent local spot to stop in to for the specialty cocktails but would not have high expectations or go out of my way to visit. Lilly's itself looks like a nicer dive bar rather than what I picture for cocktail and wine. The bathroom is not really nice but not disgusting either. The seating is not particularly comfortable. The food was mediocre even for bar food. I am big on brussel sprouts and, while enjoyable, the ones here had no texture and the honey taste was a bit overpowering and raw. The tacos were very mediocre in both quality of ingredients and proportion. We also ordered the drunken mussels which were tasty and came with nice toasted bread for dipping. My only complaint about those was that the dish had large pieces of onion and lemon slices, along with seeds, that made it hard to eat. This place is redeemed by its specialty cocktails of which the ones I sampled were actually creative and delicious. The burning passion was most impressive as the dramatic presentation with the burnt orange actually translated very well to the smoked citrus flavor profile. The sacrifice and smooth talker were also both well balanced. I did order one whisky sour which came without the foam that I did see on other drinks. When I pointed this out the waiter instantly remade it to my preference without much friction which, to me, is the most important sign of good service. Despite the 3 star rating, I can see coming back to Lilly's for a specialty cocktail but will likely eat before or after. Would probably give a 3.5 if I could.

Went here randomly for a cocktail. Luckily, we got there early because it got extremely busy. The food was delicious and came out quickly. The cocktail options were well made and thought out. The ambiance and quality of the service deserves 5 stars alone.

Awesome hidden gem that I couldn't recommend more! Such a cute and cozy spot that you can enjoy with friends or on a date night. Very highly recommend the Autumn sangria and mulled wine. Both were fantastic. Service was amazing - if you sit at the bar, hope you get Ashley :)

Came here for some small bites instead of a big dinner. It's advertised as mostly a cocktail bar but the food was truly incredible. The bao buns were our favorite! It's a bit loud inside (because it's a cocktail bar) so if you're looking for a quieter sit down ask to sit outside!

We were wandering the UWS, reservationless and looking for light bites. They had a nice crowd dining outside and were very accommodating of taking us as walk-ins. The warm olives, prosciutto toast and generous cheeseboard were really good- but one star off for putting pesto on all of the cheeses (that sounds pretentious and minor but it made them all taste the same). Prices were reasonable by NYC standards. It's the kind of place I'd frequent if I were lucky enough to live nearby.

Came here for a last minute happy hour with coworkers. Ambience was super cute and fall/Halloween themed. The food was very MEH. I ordered a brown butter ravioli that sounded really good in theory, but the flavors were just... off. It's like they used a bunch of herbs/seasonings that just did not go well with the dish. I had a really bad remaining taste in my mouth, even hours later, and I don't normally have an aversion to these herbs. The only saving grace was that I tried some of the pesto pasta that my friend ordered, which was delicious. Drinks were just okay. Standard bar fare; nothing super impressive or out of the ordinary. Service, while not awful, definitely could have been better. The first person to arrive did not get a menu or any attention for the first 10ish minutes, then it took him forever to come by each time we wanted something. I kept looking for him to pay the bill and even nodded at him (he looked directly at me) and he proceeded to ignore us for another 15 minutes.

The lamb chops mussels and baked chicken parm were amazing!! I recommend pairing these foods with their red wine selections as well.

The best place for our family. The coziest and best holiday spot. I would definitively recommend. Food and drinks are both amazing

Came here randomly with my cousin on a night out. The food was tasty and we were pleasantly surprised! The drink was a bit too Smokey for my taste, but it wasn't bad at all, and the note that came with it was super cute. The desserts really topped off the food. The steak bruschetta was probably my favorite dish out of everything. Definitely adding this to my "go back" list !

Love this place! Right next to the park and strawberry fields to honor John Lennon. Service is terrific and food and drinks are delicious and quick!

Restaurant with a casual vibe, cool local spot, fall decoration. Also have Cigar City Jail Alai beer :)

We went for Happy Hour and were delighted with the service and menu choices for bar food. Portions were ample and preparation was great. We had the mushroom flatbread. It was enough for 2 people. Drinks (wine, cocktails and beer) were reasonably priced. Our server was attentive without hovering around. Seating was comfortable. We sat inside as a thunderstorm was forecast, but if the weather is nice, the outdoor seating looks great. I would definitely return!

I would go back to Lily's over and over! We had the most amazing time and the food and drinks were delicious!! They had some interesting and incredible specialty cocktails. We tried out a couple of them and were not disappointed! We actually were the first people in on the day we went but it quickly filled up. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and attentive. We would most definitely come back on another trip to NYC!!

I loved the Halloween decor and that's really what drew me in. My husband and I were looking for a nice bite to eat and some cocktails. We were greeted & seated right away but that's where the great service ended. It took awhile for someone to take our order and it was hard to flag someone down. The drinks were good and the Philly cheesesteak sliders were good. Music was good but it was obvious that one of the employees were playing it off their phone and the song kept changing from the middle of the song. This was kind of annoying. Lol The vibe kept changing because of the switch up of music and how often songs were skipped midway. We found Lily's randomly, otherwise I probably wouldn't have stopped in.

1.5 / 5.0 - I unfortunately cannot say I would recommend Lilly's for brunch's based on our experience. We came here for weekend brunch and ordered an Avocado Benedict and Sicilian Benedict, which were $17+ each. After a while, our server comes by and says they don't have home fries, but that they could do a side salad now. So we reluctantly agree to a side salad and he tells us the food will be out shortly. He comes by again to us they will still bring us the home fries later, which would take about 20 min. 20 min later, we did not have the home fries, let alone any of our food, which was supposed to be out "shortly." Our server had not come by once with any updates and we were about to leave when the food finally came out over 30 min later, without even an apology or acknowledgement of the delay. Side note, we were the first customers to order food and there were only a handful of other customers. The food came out with no home fries and the Benedict was unsatisfactory. The bread was stale and the poached egg was completely over cooked--the yolk was not runny at all, as you can see in the photo. We never ended up getting our home fries and it was a very disappointing meal. During the 30 min we waited, the staff was just sitting at the bar or standing outside chatting. When we were ready for the check (because it seemed we would not be getting the home fries, which we never did), we had to sit around waiting because our server was standing outside chatting with another staff. We were shocked when he asked us to give a 5-star rating on a survey. It was a terrible experience and needless to say, we did not.

Great time dinner and drinks with friends. The meatballs were great! Great neighborhood spot.

Delicious food and service! Came in on a Sunday night and didn't need a reservation. The ambiance is great, I would definitely recommend!

The server was great, the place was cute. The food lacked flavor... it's like it was too much cheese on the asparagus or no taste at all in the pizza‍

Food, service and ambience is always great and we have been here a number of times. Very cozy atmosphere.

Such a cute play that our group absolutely loved. The food and drinks were also amazing and staff were so friendly and great service. LOVED IT. We will definitely be back!

I've been here a few times for happy hour and dinner, and the service was great, yummy food. The best drinks (very good espresso martinis, not too sugary). I absolutely love it here!

Overall decent, but a sad potato which was not the advertised home fries. The Monte Cristo sandwich was good. It was nice, even though the bread came out a bit soggy. I may not have noticed, but the whole meal lacked any texture. The home fries tasted like they were boiled. There was no crunch at all and they are huge cut. Not like any home fries I've ever had, and much worse. Four or us ordered the home fries, none of us finished them. I only ate 1, it was a sad potato. If not for the customers, and if only for the planet, stop making these barely edible home "fries". Only 4 outdoor tables were occupied, I see no excuse for these sad potatos

Great food, drinks & atmosphere! Nice view, good staff & indoor/outdoor option which is a bonus.

I've been to Lilly's twice, for brunch and dinner, and loved both! The food was amazing (got the breakfast burger and blueberry pancakes for brunch, and the cheesesteak sliders for dinner) and drinks were delicious, and they even decorated spooky for Halloween. The fall drinks were seriously so good! But, the one drawback I have is service. Took forever to flag down a server to order. Other than that, I would really recommend coming here!

Visited this weekend for brunch; Pros: Good cocktails, friendly bartender, quick food arrival once order was actually placed Cons: Service was extremely slow and inattentive- we probably would of spent alot more money on drinks if we were acknowledged throughout our meal/visit. The bartender (nice guy, good drinks) was tending to the bar and tables yet there was a waitress that chose to sit at the bar on her phone doing the bare minimum (pretty bizarre). Our plates even after we were clearly done sat there until we asked the host to get our check. Cocktails are pretty pricey even for the location especially with the lack of service (average $15-18- very small pours). Food was decent as we were starving but nothing memorable- I would not visit again.

Solid cocktails - can't really taste the liquor, that's when you know it's dangerous. Got avocado toast as a snack to eat while grabbing a drink. It was okay - would've been better if the avocado was smashed and spread on the bread instead of just sliced and placed on top.

Ate in their festively decorated outdoor barn structure. They had a combination of heat lamps and blowers running so it was fairly warm even though a cold day. We shared a couple of things, one of the flatbread pizzas with sausage and broccoli rabe, they let us switch it to a white base, plus a smoked salmon and avocado sandwich. Tried a glass of mulled wine which was excellent, and they also had other cocktails. Inside seemed totally stripped of tables - they did let us use the restroom. Service was friendly and helpful although did disappear at one point when we needed something.

Stopped by for a happy hour (goes until 7 p.m.) and enjoyed $2 off wine/cocktails, $7 well drinks, $6 beer. We didn't eat here so we can't speak to that. Their ambience outside was nice, especially the halloween decorations. All in all a fun spot to get drinks after work with friends.

Me and my friends got here just as they opened, at 2pm on Friday. We wanted to eat before exploring Central Park nearby. We were greeted immediately and had the choice of sitting wherever we liked and sat on the picnic table outside. Their outdoor seating is beautiful! We scanned their QR code to browse the menu. Afterwards, a waitress came over to take our order. We had Guacamole and Pita as an appetizer, which I really enjoyed. The Sweet Italian Sausage Flatbread is a pizza that they serve on a cutting board, pizza cutter included. The sausage flatbread was a little bitter from the veggies on it. My favorite was the Pesto Angel Pasta which was not too creamy but very tasty. We also had the Linguine Bolognese, but the pasta was a little hard to bite. Overall, we had a good time here and the service was really friendly.

Amazing late night meal. Service and food are fantastic. Try the flatbread! Extensive wine and cocktail list. Very cozy and intimate indoor seating and clean spacious outdoor seating. We will definitely be back.

California "croissant" club...no croissant included. Also hope you like velveeta cheese (it was listed as cheddar and jack cheese on the menu)

Picked this place on a whim as we were seeing an evening show nearby at the Beacon Theatre. The menu caught my eye because it seemed to be a wide variety of food options and this meal did not disappoint. The food and drinks took a long time to come out due to an error on the waitress' part, but they were sincerely apologetic and took our drinks off the bill. We decided to go with a ton of apps and each one was a 10/10. The drinks were superb and whimsical as well with the presentation. Will definitely be coming back!

Rarely do I go out of my way to write reviews on here, but, after my experience here I just couldn't resist. I live in the area and have often walked past this place admiring how cute it looked from the outside and always told myself I wanted to check it out, so I did just that. Beforehand, I looked at their menus on their website and noticed they had a "main menu" and a "brunch" but neither one had any indication of when brunch ended and when dinner began. The restaurant itself is indeed, very cute and quaint. Love the decorations, love the coziness of it, the cute and quirky ambiance. Great location, too! My mother and I were seated and we were informed that they weren't serving anything but their brunch menu and wouldn't allow us to order anything off of the "dinner" menu that wouldn't begin for another 20-30 minutes. Was a bit disappointed, but decided to just get drinks while we waited. We don't see our waitress again until around 12:40 ish. My mother decided she did indeed want something off the brunch menu only to be told "We stop serving brunch at 1:00" okay, well, it was 12:40. She told us that if I was going to get something off of the "dinner menu" that my mother had to as well and we couldn't order off of separate menus. Super confusing. I placed my order, my mother places hers only to be immediately told "Sorry, we don't have that on the menu." How do you not have it on the menu when it's literally printed on the menu? Ridiculous. Food took ages to come. We never saw our waitress again, drinks never got refilled, food took over half an hour and we weren't checked on once. When it finally came, it was a major letdown. My tacos were soaked in sauce, dripping, and totally undercooked; I couldn't even cut the avocado slices with a knife they were so underripe. My mother said hers was extremely bland and barely came with anything it was said to have supposed to come with. After all that wait, the food being that much of a letdown was just the cherry on top of a massively underwhelming event. This is probably one of the only restaurants I've ever left in NYC hungry and with a bad aftertaste in my mouth. Maybe we caught them on a bad day, but we surely will not be back to see them on a good day, either. There are 100s of restaurants in the area better than this one.

Enjoyed an excellent brunch (Saturday, October 28, 2023). Prompt, attentive service at an outdoor table on an exceptionally warm day.

Never wrote a review before but this place is the best. The bartender Joey was so friendly and helpful and made the best drink for me and my friends I had the black swan and it was the best, bitter with a sweet twist you have to order it find out the sweet twist and the service I got from John and Pedro was amazing I got my drinks and food so fast it was amazing. The music and atmosphere is amazing with great song choice and laughter everywhere.

Lilly's has a great outdoor seating area and some really friendly service. The chorizo tacos were great and the home fries pretty good but the Bloody Mary was terrible- tasted like a glass of marinara sauce. Stick with the Bellinis or to be safe, the Mimosas!