Luke's Bar & Grill

We stopped into Luke’s on a busy marathon afternoon, and the staff still managed to quickly find a table for ten of us — including four hungry, tired kids. The service was amazing, fast, and exactly what we needed after a long day cheering on our brother in the race. The buffalo wings, smash burger and Mike Wallace Meatloaf are to die for, but after several visits I’ve found you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend Luke’s!

Excellent food and service in a warm neighborhood environment. Inside and outdoor seating Friendly bar area to enjoy a sporting event and meet new people. Chicken francese, stir fry chicken and shrimp and tuna salad were all good with generous portions Dessert - I would recommend the warm brownie with ice cream on top

I went on a Monday night and sat at the bar. I wanted a quick bite and to be in and out. The server behind the bar recommended the burger over the pulled pork sandwich when I asked btw the two and it did not disappoint. The burger was legit. The raw onions were cut a bit too thick so I kept most of them off. The fries were banging. I thought $19 for a burger w no fries was a bit steep, esp for a pub. The fries were a side/additional charge but worth it. The only real complaint I had is that the people on either side of me were regulars or worked there and both sat at the bar after being outside smoking cigarettes and it killed the meal for me. I don’t want to smell cigarettes while I’m eating. Burger was banging tho.

My sister and I went in as we are visiting New York. We ordered one drink to share, 2 sides (mac and cheese and fries), and a soup. Bill came after I asked for it, and when I wrote on the receipt I made sure my bill was $65 even. Open my bank statement today to see I was charged $75. I believe I left my receipt on the table, which is why they took out more money. The hostess said because I do not have my receipt they cannot make it right. Mac and cheese was ok! French fries and soup were good! A cute little spot thats cozy and welcoming.

came here on a trip. just what we needed after walking for 6hours lol. food is SOOOOO GOOD!!!

Very fun, cool, and lively spot in the middle of the Upper East Side. I wanted to order everything on the menu - it all looked incredible. Bit pricy for a pub but the portions are very generous, which makes up for it. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Great little Bar and Grill. The food and the service were great. If you're in the area, it's definitely a place to stop and enjoy.

I was looking to get a nice burger and Luke’s was able to satisfy my need. I ask for Medium and it was a perfect medium. Wait staff is very professional and friendly, most of the customers are regulars, and the place got crowded pretty quickly. I will definitely come back.

Amazing smash burger great old school atmosphere. The waitresses displayed amazing service and I'd love to go again.

Service was good. We did not eat, only had a few drinks. The atmosphere is an older vide. If you are not looking for a fun, fast pace atmosphere, this is for you.

Are you coming to Luke's to get your mind blown? No. Are you coming here for some good ol comfort food that makes you feel at home? Yes! The bartenders are very friendly and chatty (I personally love that). The service is fast and they give good recs. I came for the meatloaf that I used to eat here 20 years ago. It's still as good as I remember. The bar and restautant itself has plenty of seating and is your typical neighborhood bar/grill vibe. I noticed that they make their desserts in-house so I ordered the bread pudding and was not disappointed. This is def a family friendly place or if you want to pop up at the bar and have a drink it's great for that too.

I came here for a late lunch ~2:30 pm and it was surprisingly really busy! We didn't have an issue getting a table despite this but the service was just a tad slow. Overall, the restaurant felt very cozy and the food was delicious. I'd definitely stop by again to try some other items on the menu!

after paying $50 for an average smashburger and iced tea they charged me twice and won't refund the second charge without me coming to the restaurant. I don't live over there so seriously?! and no way to email them with the proof. rip off.

$18.95 for a Prosecco at this bar? Ridiculous. Absolutely absurd. A nice restaurant charges $15 bye bye

This used to be a wonderful neighborhood restaurant and aside from the food having gone completely down hill, it's now a restaurant for people to park their massive strollers while their children race around unattended. the bar scene used to be neighborhood fellas watching the game with a pint - now it's Gen Z screaming with phones gripped in hands. A $38 Lobster roll gets you a small and awfully seasoned one with 5 undercooked french fries and a tablespoon of Cole slaw.

Friday early dinner was our choice today. A couple folks were at the bar and seated in the dining room when we arrived. A pleasant server attended to us promptly, offering the specials. Our kids were hungry, and ordering went quickly. We loved all of the entrees, cleaned our plates.

I really like Luke's; I've been in the neighborhood over a decade, but never stopped in. I went in briefly to have drinks and some apps with a friend - and had a wonderful time. Excellent food and service. Very friendly. Tonight I scheduled an order for delivery and received a follow-up call to confirm my delivery time. It's little things like this that really make a difference - and will keep me coming back both as a customer dining in and ordering for delivery. Thanks!

A great dive bar to go to for a quick bite ti eat and cold drinks ...staff made the place ..

We ordered delivery from Luke's. The order came right away with hot food hot and cold food cold. The salads were large, fresh and delicious. The Fried chicken with macaroni and cheese tasted homemade. We definitely recommend this restaurant.

I tried to go here with a friend in a wheelchair, but we were told by staff that the inside of the restaurant isn't accessible. There are plenty of other restaurants in the neighborhood that make the effort to ensure they are accessible. Forget Luke's, and let's give our business to those.

The Smothered Swiss burger never disappoints- always cooked to perfection, it's juicy, and succulent- Equally as exciting is their classic wedge salad, adorned with generous cuts of salty bacon, CRISP iceberg lettuce and real blue cheese. It's comfort food at its finest and everyone's go to for a reason. Love the homey feel- (checkered tablecloths), dark wood bar, excellent service and the good vibes. Highly recommend.

Came here for a work reunion and to see some old friends. Started out at the bar and moved to a table to eat. There was a bunch of food around that was good - I had the Calamari which was very good and a Chefs salad that was plentiful. My friend next to me had a shrimp/ avocado salad that was extremely plentiful to. Service was good she was always there for any needs. It's not fancy and not large but it does the job. Sometimes that's what you want.

I just want you to see an older menu of this establishment. I understand price increases.. but this is called price GOUGING. TALK ABOUT GREED!

Stopped in for a quick lunch, got the French onion soup and it was great. Server was Johnny and he was very nice

Good people here. I highly recommend this spot if you need a drink in the neighborhood.

Finally, a Philly cheese steak done right! Can't say there's anywhere in the neighborhood that does it better.

I have been going to Luke's for many years. The service people are nice, the food is generally pretty good - especially the burgers. But recently I had a very upsetting experience. Some months ago I paid for a dinner for two, and the bill was $135, including the tip. I happened to spot the charge when the credi card bill showed up, and it was $155. I thought it was some simple error. Some time later, when i was back at Luke's, I remembered to pull out that charge and bring it with me. I showed this to the manager. She saw the discrepancy and said she would show it to the owner, who was due to come in. While I was having dinner, the owner came in. I know the manager showed the charge slip and the credit card charge to the owner. He did not come over. He stayed away. When i asked the manager, she confirmed that he had seen it, and she looked uncomfortable. I gave her my name, phone number and email, and simply said "just have him call me." As we left the restaurant, he clearly and deliberately avoided looking at us. This is a lose-lose. The $20 is besides the point. If it was a error, he should have immediately addressed it. That's just ordinary good customer service. But if it was NOT a mistake, well - need I say more. It has now been about two weeks that I was there. I will not go back there, and I will make sure that people I know will hear this story.

First time dining here, so I thought I'd play it safe and order a presumably popular dish, one featured on their website's gallery-- shrimp and avocado salad with tarragon dressing. To their credit, the dish 'looked' like their website photo but the something about the salad tasted strange, not obviously off, but not tasting the way one might expect. I chalked it up to the restaurant's odd choice to use an overpowering tarragon dressing instead of a light lemon or citrus dressing on the salad and ate the salad. I shouldn't have. I'll never know if it was the tarragon dressing masking bad shrimp or if the problem lay with other salad components but I had cramps and diarrhea after eating that salad at Luke's. And this salad was the only thing that I had that day that was different from other meals with family. So it seems likely that the problem originated with my salad.

Stumbled into this bar after an exhausting and wonderful afternoon spent at the Metropolitan Museum of art. My parents and I were just looking for some decent food and a comfortable atmosphere, and received way more than what we had hoped for. Staff was super friendly, all of the food was made with love, drinks were good, prices not over the top, great music, and a very comfortable environment. Try the slider combo and Luke's original flatbread! Will definitely return and soon!

Lukes is my favorite neighborhood restaurant and hang out spot. I LOVE the food and service is great. I have to say, the BBQ sandwich and the fish and chips are dishes among legends. Pop in for a great vibe 10/10 recommend.

Great burgers!!! Love the 1/2 onion rings 1/2 French fries optEverything here is good. Fish tacos. Chicken fingers (real, not frozen) Meatballs, Quesadilla. Turkey burger is never dry and I love the pesto Mayo. The stir-dry was "eh". I'd pass on that one. When you order takeaway from Luke's, they always package with care, in separate containers etc. Neighborhood place. Filled with locals. More family vibe then meet single people at the bar, kinda thing.

I've been coming here for years but the last few visits have been terrible. The food & atmosphere is okay but the owner / host is so rude that i'll never return.

I have never written a review before, but after my experience at this place I felt compelled to do so. I was planning on having dinner with my cousins and brother. The waitress came by and asked us what we'd like to drink. My cousins ordered water as they're both under 21. I recently turned 21. I asked for a guinness. The waitress said no and walked away. She didn't even ask for my ID. To be fair, I was wearing a basketball jersey and shorts so I might've looked young. When she came back over I tried ordering a different beer as I figured they might be out of guinness. I also tried handing her my legal state issued ID. She told me that she wasn't gonna serve me and wouldn't give me a reason. My cousin, who is also 21, tried to use his passport. Faking a passport is major federal crime. I asked to speak to the manager and she brought the owner. I t I told the owner that I just wanted to order a beer. He asked me if I had a New York drivers license and I told him no. I tried to hand him my Maryland ID, which is probably the hardest ID to fake, but he wouldn't take it. While I understand it is the bar's right to deny service to people with an out of state drivers license, it seems like an absurd idea in NYC. My cousin tried his State Department issued passport with the owner, but he wouldn't budge. He also came across as extremely condescending. I told the owner that if they wouldn't serve us then we were gonna leave. It wasn't even about the beer, but rather how disrespectful the waitress and the owner were to my party. I got up to leave and the owner said that if we kept acting like we were they were gonna kick us out, even though I was already in the process of leaving. At that moment, one of the bartenders told me that if I didn't shut up he was gonna beat my ass. Then we left. My cousin tried to talk to the owner afterwards. He gave the excuse that his employees have been working extremely hard and were tired. I have tons of respect for waitstaff and restaurant workers in general. I recognize they are extremely hard working and have to deal with difficult people on a daily basis. With that said, there is no excuse for treating us the way they treated us. I will not be going back. If I could give them negative stars I would.

Really good energy here. Came here after a recommendation to try the burger. This seems like a neighborhood spot attracting patrons of various age groups. Lots of young professionals crowded the bar and saw groups of families and couples enjoying their meals in the dining section. I got the classic burger medium rare with bacon and avocado - it was very good. And fries were great as well - must've been double fried - crispy just the way I like them. Service was attentive and hospitable. Nice spot - am interested in trying out other dishes (entrées) on the menu

Food - amazing Service - amazing Prices - perfect Would 100% recommend going here any anytime for any occasion. I can't wait to frequent this place.

Great place. Fantastic food -- fried chicken, Caesar salad. Pulled bbq sandwich -- great service. Can't beat the prices . Tonight we're going to order in.

I went to Luke's for my birthday and ordered a Ceasar salad, which had no dressing. When I asked the waiter for more dressing he said what do you want that for and there would be an upcharge. My daughter's tuna salad was rancid and not edible so she left it. To top it off a drunk, homeless man in his underwater harrasses us at our table outside. I never got bday cake because we couldn't get out of there faster.

I've always been a fan and it's just as good as always with spaced out seating and outdoor tables too, will be coming back often, yummmmmy fish tacos are my favorites

This is the best comfort food establishment on the UES. Great friedchicken, great fish and chips, great pulled pork, great chicken wings. And even tho I'm a chili and a meatloaf snob, I liked both. Also recommend the beet salad.

Had a great time and great meal mid afternoon ..I had a chicken blt with garden salad and my Aunt had a chicken breast sand with fries. Been here many times and it never disapoints. Sat outside, as the weather was 73-degrees and perfect. Expect some mid day noise, with street traffic, but normal in the big city..Waiter was a little hard to find for Ice tea refill's and some more silverwear (small gripe), but Ive had worse. Nice, American fare menu and for upper East side prices are decent.

Went with my family on 12/30/22, when we got into the bar to be seated we wanted about ten minutes for them to point to a corner and not say a word so we could sit, which at that point I should have known a bad experience was coming. The best part of our experience was the fact that it only took five minute to get menu's, and the biggest downfall for the place is the staff is absolutely terrible. After we get the menu's not a single soul came to see if we wanted anything so after twenty minutes of waiting after seating ourselves we left without one word of an apology from the staff I guess they just don't care. So we wasted thirty-five minutes of our live on the worst place to go to in NY.

Friendly, loud pub. The clientele is noticeably older than average for this kind of place. The bar was hopping. The dining room was really loud. Everything was solid, if unremarkable. Burger was good. The fries (which had to be ordered separately, as the burger was a la carte) were cooked to order. The other diners were happy with their entrees. A solid neighborhood place to grab a drink or a meal.

When you come to lukes its like coming home .the food is amazing the service is amazing .and the owner clearly knows what hes doing food and service is key at this place been coming for 15 years and never was dissatisfied.

Luke's was my go to order in forever, but the food is now so ridiculously salty, it's inedible. If you order from Luke's specify no salt!

We were pleasantly surprised by Luke's Bar and Grill. The reviews aren't stellar but we were going on vacation (= empty refrigerator) and we needed dinner so we figured we would give Luke's a try. We had: Veggie Burger with Olive Tapenade - extremely good Hamburger - very good Onion Strings - very good, reminiscent of the onion loaf I used to get from Tony Romas. All it needed was some BBQ sauce and we were in business! Mac n Cheese - my girls were fighting over it. The next time we don't know where to order from, we will definitely give Luke's another shot!!

Used to be a great neighborhood spot..but not anymore. Food and drinks werr terrible , service the worst .., over priced., and the owner could not have been ruder. Blamed it on covid. But I'm still working harder to afford to go out. For you loyal neighbor People.. .. they are mucky to have you because what they are serving these days is not what you once knew,

The food is really good here, and the drinks flow quite frequently, but the bartender/Chef is a real jerk and drinks while he's working.

My boyfriend and I came to Luke's last night. We started off with the spicy calamari (easily the best calamari we both have ever tried!). Being from Staten Island that is saying A LOT since we are known for Italian food. The rest of what we ordered was very good right down to our Key-lime Pie which we shared for dessert . Overall, great atmosphere and our waiter was amazing.

Great burgers!! Service was attentive. A bit pricey for pub food but we really liked the burgers and checkered tablecloths.

Food was excellent! Great quesadilla appetizer and the burger was superb. Generous portions. Friendly laid back atmosphere with excellent service. So glad we found this place - we'll be coming back for more.

Love the cozy feeling, especially during a snow storm. The food was very good...I recommend the bacon wrapped shrimp and the lobster roll. Unfortunately I did find the portioning a bit low, but considering it was a blizzard out, it's all good! Definitely want to come back and try the Mike Wallace meatloaf!

This place is my Cheers. I take dates here, out-of-town guests here, relatives here, and even a huge group after an engagement party at my apartment. The food is always excellent, the service top-notch (Diana is wonderful), they remember my drink order, and now that they have finally agreed to accept credit cards, it's just the best place on the UES to have a solid experience every time. My only complaint is that they make a better key lime pie than I do. Luigi is an incredible manager and he inculcates in his staff the importance of viewing the patrons as friends and it being a neighborhood place. He's even generously donated to help support philanthropic causes in which I've been involved (e.g., the Clarion Music Society, which is one of the country's premier orchestras and choirs--IMNSHO). I'd give Luke's 6 stars if I could.

I wasn't wowed by this place, but I am giving it three stars because it has a classic UES establishment feel and clientele. (Check out the checkered tablecloths!) Fun for people watching during brunch. The Italian frittata was decent, and it was definitely a good size. I thought the berry waffles were nothing to write home about. Refills on coffee were prevalent and plentiful. No rush to leave despite the crowd waiting in the doorway.

The food is always fresh and several notches above what you'd expect in a pub like restaurant. Service is always delightful. In fact the vibe is so friendly this has been our go to place for over twenty years.

We found this bar while waiting for our truck to be fixed across the street. The night we were there they had $3 tacos which were about the best I've had. You can have beef, pork, or chicken, and they were loaded with veggies and sauce. They also had $2 Lonestar beer. Servers were very attentive. Place was clean and not crowded. Definitely recommend.

Great place to hang out with friends. After work or late night. I really appreciated and took advantage of the $4 draft beers. Food was better than "bar" food. Ordered the garlic shrimp and turkey burger. Both delicious. Staff was friendly. I'll definitely be back.

My BF took me here couple months ago and from that moment we became regulars at Luke's. Everything that we tried was very good. From tomato soup that tasted similar to what I eat back at home to amazing apple pie that sometimes is on the specials menu. Whatever you will choose in between you won't be disappointed: fresh salad, great bar food, meaty burgers. You can't go wrong here. Luke and his staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommend to come by Luke's when you are in this hood.