Sarabeth's Park Avenue South

I visited Sarabeth’s in Manhattan and had a pleasant overall experience. The service was attentive and friendly, and the seating was comfortable, which made the meal feel relaxed. The food itself was tasty and well-prepared — definitely the highlight of the visit. However, the drinks didn’t quite match the quality of the food. From the cappuccino to the hot chocolate and tea, everything tasted fairly average. My cappuccino in particular was half foam and half actual drink, which was a bit disappointing. Cost of food is a little steep, but I would assume in line with a restaurant of this level/quality. Still, it’s a nice spot with good service and enjoyable food. With some improvement on the beverage side, it could be an excellent all‑around experience.

Always off putting when as a solo diner the host/ hostess offered to sit me at the bar instead of at a table, especially when it was past peak breakfast time and tables were available a plenty. But I stood my ground, got a nice comfortable table plus an attentive waiter (and coworkers) all of whom made sure I got everything I needed during my entire 40’ stay. The atmosphere was modern, airy, well lit with nice booths, and light fixtures. My pop over came out in minutes and looked and tasted like it had been reheated. Bone dry both on the inside and the outside. And this was supposed to be what they are known for. Sigh. Salmon ok. Tea served in an ugly utilitarian metal teapot. But given the attentive service will go back and give them another try.

Sarahbeth’s Park Ave. A Family-Friendly Gem for Steak Frites and Cocktails Tucked into the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Sarahbeth’s delivers timeless American comfort food with a sophisticated twist—perfect for a relaxed family outing. The warm, nostalgic decor, complete with cozy booths and kid-approved high chairs, makes it effortlessly family-friendly, even during peak brunch hours. Kids devoured the fluffy pancakes, while we savored the star of the show: their excellent steak frites, featuring a perfectly seared hanger steak paired with crispy, herb-flecked fries and a velvety béarnaise sauce that elevates it to bistro bliss. The cocktails steal the scene too—try the seasonal Old Fashioned with its house-infused bourbon for a grown-up delight without overwhelming the table. Service is attentive yet unobtrusive, and prices are fair for the quality. If you’re craving elevated classics in a welcoming vibe, Sarahbeth’s is your spot. Five stars— we’ll be back soon!

I was here for Breakfast today and walking in was a Cozy, Diner-Like Atmosphere which had its charm even though it was quite simple. The Waiters were very kind and polite giving me great service with all of them having great and friendly smiles :). I ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict and the Buttermilk Pancakes. The Eggs Benedict had a nice smoke to the Salmon yet lacked a bit of Hollandaise Sauce but made up for it with its well dressed Side Salad. Pancakes had an excellent texture and flavour, reminding me of a charming home-cooked breakfast. Overall, 5 stars!

We were able to get in before the dinner rush. They still had happy hour specials which all sounded delicious. We had the artichoke dip and goat cheese croquettes. Everything was perfect temperature and tasted amazing. Will definitely be back.

The food is awesome with excellent service, but the tables are too close. And the french toast is quite disappointing.

The food looks great and tastes great! Everyone is customer focused and the place is very elegant.

10/10 - let me start with our server Adrian was great start from finish. A great environment, great food, will definitely come back !

I came here for happy hour on a random Wednesday and it was packed! They have a great happy hour menu. Cocktails are $8 and food is $6. Oysters are $2 each. I also love that happy hour ends at 7 pm. Happy hour is available at the bar/lounge and it's a seat yourself situation. We got: - cosmopolitan: pretty strong - margarita - goat cheese croquettes: comes with 4 pieces and these were yummy! - beef sliders: comes with 2, nothing special - oysters: we got 6 pieces. It came with lemon and horseradish

Sarabeth's environment is always comfortable enough for a casual meal with friends or a business lunch or happy hour. On my recent visit the host was a bit unwelcoming, but did her job, which wasn't the greatest first impression, but the water server and food server were much more pleasant for weekday lunch during restaurant week. The outdoor seating is currently under scaffolding, which makes it a fairly safe bet in pleasant temperatures even if the weather changes quickly. Inside was a bit too chilly even for a warm summer day. A table next to me outside had their dog with them, so dogs are welcome for outside seating. Ordering from the restaurant week lunch menu introduced me to some new and seasonal menu items not on the regular menu. I went for the tuna lettuce wraps and blackened jumbo shrimp with polenta. The tuna lettuce wraps had a very fresh flavor with most of the savory and salt coming from the truffle chips on top. The blackened jumbo shrimp looked like a small portion at first but in the end was quite filling and very flavorful. 3 good experiences, 2 meh experiences on this visit and previous visits makes this a convenient and decent option when I'm in the area, but rarely makes it my first choice for a dining experience.

I went here for my birthday breakfast and it was a great and elevated option as opposed to a diner or bagel spot in NY. I've heard great things and wanted to try it myself. I do want to go back maybe for lunch or dinner since the breakfast, super delicious, was pretty basic. Good quality and the service was great, but nothing "impressive" to write about. They did check our coats which I thought was a very upscale thing to offer for breakfast service. It was a huge place too, nice bathrooms, and you can tell they can get very busy.

I really enjoyed my time at Sarabeth's. The burger and fries were delicious!! I also like their lobster roll. The Park Ave location is very spacious and the booths are comfortable. Service was also fantastic. I will be going back.

Sarabeth's for brunch is a must during the holidays. We started with the muffin basket which includes an assortment of muffins and their jams with butter. I had the fruit bowl which was ripe and a large serving. My son had the breakfast bowls which he loved, the smoked salmon and pickled onions were a delight. Hubby had the farmers omelet which was delicious (snagged a bite) the Gruyère was creamy and flavorful. Great service rounded out our visit and we got the apricot preserves to go. Until next time!

This was our first time dining at Sarabeth's, and it was crowded for the weekend brunch. We had a reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. We checked in with the hostess staffs, and waited. After everyone waiting for their tables have been seated, including the ones who arrived after us, it was just us two waiting... And then one of the staffs came over and asked what our name was for the reservation. I guess we have been forgotten...? So, after waiting 20 minutes patiently, we were finally taken to our table. We ordered Tiramisu Martini to go with our brunch, strong with a punch of espresso to wake you up. For food, we ordered one savory and one sweet dish. The server asked if we wanted any sides like bacon, and we thought "why not?" so we added bacon on the side. To our surprise, the thinly-sliced bacon was whooping $14! Should've checked the menu first... Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes were perfectly griddled, if that's a word. But, I didn't get much of lemon nor ricotta flavor. It tasted more like a regular pancake, with a hint of lemon, which was a bit disappointing. Adult Grilled Cheese came with tomato soup. I was a bit taken aback at the small potion size of the sandwich. Good thing it came with a nice sized soup. The sandwich was loaded with gooey, glorious cheese. The tomato soup provided extra substance to otherwise a small sandwich. It was more filling than it looked, quite tasty, and we enjoyed it. Overall, it was a "ok" brunch. We did get full enough from our cocktails and food. I wouldn't say the food was as good as I wanted them to be, especially the pancakes. The price point felt a bit high too, especially the side of bacon. Most of all, the way front staffs acted, how we were kind of forgotten while they just chatted among themselves, that made us feel not welcomed nor appreciated as customers.

Everything was delicious and at the same time very healthy. It's great to find a place where you can enjoy food and feel good about your choice. Will definitely come back!

I came here for a private work lunch and was served a great 3 course meal! The space was big enough to fit at least 30 of us and it wasn't too cramped. For the meal, I had the tomato soup, classic eggs benedict and the dessert was their assorted cookies. I was pretty happy with my choices and thought the tomato soup was great and I actually wanted more of it. The eggs benedict were solid but I wouldn't say it was anything spectacular. Overall, it was a good brunch menu but I do wish the dessert had been something other than cookies. To me, this place is probably more about the aesthetics and ambience. When looking at the a la carte menu, I don't think the menu is as creative and very typical of a brunch menu. Overall, the food is decent and you will have a solid meal.

This place isn't half bad - decent food, decent service, good atmosphere. Definitely feels like a chain but decent option for a last minute res if you're nearby

$75 per person for Thanksgiving meal. The turkey was SOOOO juicy and amazing. All the sides were phenomenal, especially the sausage stuffing. Only thing missing was Mac and cheese

I've been back here at least 2-3 times -- probably even more -- since my last review, and have enjoyed every meal thoroughly. Typically, I come for brunch, which is always good. It's just hard to decide among all the brunch options. I haven't had dinner here as often, but I remember the shrimp risotto being very good. A very solid option for an enjoyable meal.

The food was what I expected for a quaint breakfast spot. The flavors were fine and the service was actually really good. I didn't care for my mushroom egg dish but I was trying something I wouldn't typically try. The sausage was pretty good and I did enjoy the latte.

The location is great and easy to get to and the restaurant is right on the corner. When you walk in the restaurant is decorated nicely for the fall with fall foliage and pumpkins. The restaurant was very busy, but of course it's Saturday morning and it was time for brunch. The staff were excellent friendly, engaging and helpful. We were a large party we had a group of nine but we had reservations. They seated us right away at alarge table towards the front of the restaurant near the bar. Our server was one poin he had waters out to us right away and he came immediately and took our drink orders he explained the menu his likes his favorites , and got our service going right away. I love that they have bottomless coffee. We had a carafe of five flower mimosa, which was delicious. It's made of four flower juice, St. Germaine and sparkling wine. A few of us had the brunch special which was the mixed berry compote French toast with whipped cream cheese and Doerfler's organic maple syrup. The French toast was light and fluffy and not soggy, which was just delicious and a mixture of the berries and the syrup was just right. We also ordered applewood bacon they gave you a very large serving, which surprised me and the bacon was some of the best bacon I've had. I have to say.. We also had the deviled eggs but they didn't taste that great they weren't seasoned very well. They were just OK. I wouldn't get those again. Three of us had the smoked salmon omelette, which was perfect. Mine was cooked hard and it was light and fluffy was perfect. It wasn't too eggy and it wasn't too fishy, and it had capers in it as well which really added great flavor. All in all some of the was great and some was so so but the service was outstanding.

This is my 2nd visit to this location in the past 3wks and it was exceptional, once again. I love the menu, the food is delicious and our server, Jack was outstanding!!! Can't wait to come back!! A+++++++++

Brunch at Sarabeth's has the quintessential uppity vibe. The kind of place you see in movies where old money ladies go for a casual brunch. The fresh flowers in strategic places look simple and elegant. Service is top notch. We were celebrating a birthday and everyone greeted my daughter with a "happy birthday". Food was great! Dishes that sound like your standard brunch fare came out deliciously prepared. I had the farm omelette - so good ! The gueyere cheese made it special and unique. I ordered this with the scone - one of the best, most delicious scones I've had. It was moist and buttery and utterly rich. The salad it came with was simple but also very good. I had a taste of the French toast- it had the perfect texture, moist and not at all soggy. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the tomato soup. It was a little too creamy and rich which made it taste greasy.

I stopped by for lunch on a weekday as a walk-in and had no issues with wait time since it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere was lively but not overcrowded, making for a really enjoyable dining experience--though I suspect the timing played a big part in that. Service was quick and efficient, with my waiter being both attentive and friendly. I opted for the lunch prix fixe and was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions. Everything I ordered was delicious, with the steak cooked exactly how I liked it. The calamari was great too, glad they didn't remove the tentacles cuz those are my favorite part of the calamari. The lavender lemonade was the perfect refreshing drink for a warm spring day--both flavorful and thirst-quenching. The bathrooms were spotless and had a whimsical, thoughtfully designed vibe, which I really appreciated. A clean and spacious restroom is always a plus! Overall, though expensive, but a really great experience, and I'll definitely be back.

This place is an alright brunch spot. It was a clean restaurant that felt like it was connected to a hotel lobby with diner food quality. Service was decent, no complaints there. The waitress suggested an interesting mimosa with tropical fruit juices that included banana in it. Unfortunately it wasn't great, but I appreciated the creativity. My pancakes looked great but they were on the dry side. The side of bacon is pretty big and shareable of about 8 pieces. The house potatoes were just ok at best.

Large place with good food. We were early for our reservation so we sat at the bar which had great people watching. We enjoyed our food and drinks. I had the smoked salmon bolognese, it was good. Typical New York service in a sort of upscale place. I'd go back.

Came here for happy hour after work and was pleasantly surprised. There is a decent list of cocktails for $8 which I thought was great considering the part of town it is in. I got the Kir Royal which was delicious. For food, my friend and I shared the short rib tater tots, chicken confit tacos, goat cheese croquettes and the pizza. Everything was super yummy and came out quickly. Service was friendly and frequent and the place had such a nice ambiance. Would absolutely return.

Took myself on a solo breakfast date at Sarabeth's Park Ave S. Amazing service and food. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette with toasted buttered corn muffin. It comes with a small side salad which was lovely and I added a side of bacon and a cup of caramel cappuccino with oat milk. Wonderful. My waiter was kind and accommodating. The ambiance was lackluster. They can use a refresh. But it's a classic staple and worth the visit.

We came to Sarabeth's on Father's Day. Immediately when I walked in the spot was kind of giving hotel breakfast vibes, not necessarily in a good way. For food, we ordered the farmers omelette and fat and fluffy fresh toast to split. The portions were large but the flavor was kind of mid. It's a classic NY brunch spot but not sure if I would come again.

Oh how I love a Sarabeth's brunch. They do everything right from start to finish. The reception staff are the hardest working people on the planet. Expect a short wait because it will be worth it. Seating everywhere is comfortable and they give you enough space. The food - the coffee - the desserts! The waitstaff is so gracious and make you feel so comfortable. The food is the star!!

Solid breakfast here! As usual was extremely busy, but we managed to get a table for three. I wouldn't say any of them items were amazing, but nothing was bad at all. The ricotta pancakes were my favorite!

Grabbed a 12:30 pm brunch on New Year's Eve at this location. Great service and food quality. The hosts really made us feel at home with a welcoming smile and our waiter was very attentive including to our kids' allergies. This location seems much larger and more modern than the one on Central Park South with less tourists so it felt more "New York". We enjoyed the food and experience and will go again.

Had a lunch with my wife and daughter here. Sitting outside on Amsterdam Ave at a back table the atmosphere was perfect on a nice fall day. I enjoyed their California Chardonnay and an order of their Deviled Eggs. Both were delicious. Service was excellent as well. It was a bit pricey, but this is NYC. If you're looking for a nice place to eat with excellent food and service, check out Sarabeth's. Actually this was the Sarabeth's West location.

Three-ish stars. Sarabeth's is an upscale American restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. They are perhaps best known for their brunch service, but I came here for dinner. The prices are slightly higher, but they do offer a prix fixe menu for $45. Although the Prix fixe menu choices are limited, I believe it was a good deal. Overall, the service was pleasant and quick. I thought the food was only okay. I might come back and try their brunch.

Good coffee. Good, attentive service. Food was fine, went for brunch. Will need to come back for lunch.

We had a large group here for brunch. They sat us near the front window on a high table, which was actually good, as we could all hear each other & it wasn't too loud. The popovers were fine, kind of tough and hollow. Their French toast special was the right size and very good. The lemon pancakes presented well and looked good. They don't rush you out of there once your meal is over. The whole place has that upper crust vibe, with a legion of living Amercian girl doll kids coming in for brunch. Overall, a great meal.

This is a great restaurant for a meal with friends or family. The food is fresh and delicious, the atmosphere is friendly and lively, the service is very good, and the restaurant itself is modern, spacious and decorated beautifully.

10/27/23: Never a bad time. Last minute HH with some teammates. I love their cosmopolitan. At first we decided to be seated outside but when pesky bugs decide they want to sample my drink.. yup..time to move indoors. Waitstaff very accommodating and were seated inside. Inside sleek and chic definitely not your average bar scene. Short Rib Tater Tots: was just ok Bang Bang Shrimps yummy and flavorful mini crab cakes: my favorite All in all good time had by all. Will continue to drop in from time to time!

Let's just say that the hype is not worth the time or the money spent. Tried them for dinner it was ok, then friends and clients kept saying it must have been a one off. Try them for brunch thats what they are known for. Should have trusted my instincts and not returned. Went for brunch this morning, half the restaurant was empty (not a too busy issue) sat outside. Ordered steak and eggs and my partner 2 eggs over medium with a cappuccino & Bellini. Well again took forever, had warm water had to flag the waiter down to get us ice, finally got the drinks, coffee ok Bellini not. Then the food comes 15 minutes later eggs crisped on both sides and fries soggy and cold. So upset that we just ate and came to work. Now I understand why it's empty whenever we walk by. Don't waste your time go to the dinner same (or better) half the price probably better service.

Luis made sure we were taken care of the entire time as well as making us feel welcomed. Great food. Great ambiance. Before I forget... get the Manmosa

Dining at Sarabeth's was very pleasant and is always enhanced, at the Park Avenue South location, by the professionalism, courtesy, and friendliness of the long-time employees. The restaurant is attractive, festive, and doesn't feel crowded, even when full, and the food never disappoints.

My summer brunch marathon continues, and this week I found myself at Sarabeth's. This spot was brought to my attention by my dad and one of my friends who have had a few lunches here; they both had good things to say, and since their brunch menu looked good I thought it was a great place to do a little brunching. There are actually four Sarabeth's locations, and since the Park Ave S spot was the one most familiar with my dad we chose that one. The restaurant is quite spacious - walking in you're greeted by the host stand and some shelves that contain jars of their marmalades for sale. There are multiple sections to sit, including an outdoor area. The decor was somewhat modern - lots of bright colors and large windows that provided an abundance of natural light. The color scheme was mostly creams mixed with medium earth tones. We were there at 11am, which gave us access to their brunch *and* lunch menus. Before food though, we got drinks - I went with their Bloody Mary which was just fine. I would liked to have tasted a little more depth - it lacked a little something for me. We decided to start with the basket of muffins, scones, and "legendary" (their words) marmalades. I was impressed - they had at least 3 to 4 different muffins and one scone, plus butter and a few different marmalades for spreading. The carbs were good - I hesitate to call the marmalades legendary, but they were quite good. For my main I got the spinach and goat cheese omelette. I really enjoyed this - the omelette was fluffy, generously sized, and came with a side of greens to cut through the relative richness of the goat cheese. I had my choice of side toast (I got sourdough) which came with butter and preserves for spreading. The dish as a whole really worked. Service was good, they were on top of everything and made sure we were taken care of. Overall, I enjoyed brunch at Sarabeth's - while the reviews seem to be mixed here on Yelp, I thought they gave a solid offering in a bustling yet relaxed environment. I wouldn't hesitate to return here if given the opportunity.

Sorry but their lobster roll is the grossest thing I've ever eaten in my life. Service was friendly and nice but damn that was awful!!!

Overall the food was very good. However, in my opinion, there was nothing note worthy. My party had an assortment of their brunch and lunch items and there was no complaints and every thought their food was tatsy. Someone in my party had a gluten allergy and they were willing to accommodate. The service was excellent.

This was my first time coming to the Park Ave location and I must say... 5/5!! We were a party of 3 plus my service poodle and the staff was awesome with us! Super attentive and willing to explain the menu in further detail. I thought the environment was beautiful, clean and well decorated. Everyone was very professional even though my group stayed for a while so I really appreciated that! Our food was cooked to perfection and they have the best half wine bottles! I have absolutely no complaints about my time there and cannot wait to go back.

Highly disappointing place for brunch. Service is mediocre and slow. They do not allow any type of additions or substitutions either even if you're willing to pay more to their already ridiculously priced menu. Food is okay. There is no wow factor. Cleanliness is a fail. Silverware not clean, plates come stained and dirty and lever all restaurant ambience is too loud and basic.

The food is ok and the service is ok, but the ambience is great so I had to give it some stars

Awful establishment. Had a situation where the General Manager (questionable) spoke with us and she was extremely disrespectful and did not seem to appreciate regular customers. The low rating on Yelp and other services is not surprising based on who is in charge. Also, the hosts are always rude and seem to not want to do their job. Cesar, the bartender, is the only bright spot for this location. Unfortunately we will not be returning and will make sure our friends know of the poor customer service as well.

Met a friend for breakfast here while staying in Tribeca. The service was attentive, personable, friendly + made excellent suggestions. Coffee was great (+bottomless). We enjoyed the traditional ham Benedict, sides of sausage and bacon and lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was delicious. On the pricier end for breakfast, we however, it's not crazy given the area (unfortunately).

I told my friend I did not want to come here because the food has been nothing special in the past. Yet, she insisted on coming here because it seemed more kid friendly. Upon entering the restaurant to be seated, there was a table mixup because our stroller would take up "too much walking space" in the reserved table we were originally given. Not the best start to our brunch... We ordered: 1.) Lemon Ricotta Pancaes 2.) Chicken fingers and fries (the kid version) 3.) Side of fruit The lemon ricotta pancakes were awful. The pancakes were bitter and did not taste like there was any ricotta in them. There was no fluffiness and why on earth the pancakes cost $30 was beyond my understanding. Yes, there are 4-5 mini pancakes included but the dish is not a $30 dish. I don't care if there is a side of blackberries. The chicken fingers and fries were good. My toddler didn't eat all her food so I picked at it. The chicken fingers are greasy so they have to be eaten when served to you...take out isn't the best for that dish. My friend ordered a salad without onions or salami. They messed up her order so I took her salad and they comped it. That was nice as I got a free salad but that was obviously by mistake and because they messed up her order. We also ordered popovers which came in a batch of 3, 2 of which looked burnt and barely had any pastry to devour. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. When we asked for help, suggestions were given and the salad mistake was rectified. I hate to give this establishment a 2 star rating but the prices just don't match the food quality. I'm sorry!

Several people recommended this place for breakfast. I am not sure why though. I am taking the time to write this because i do think it's important to truly understand the expectation vs reality. The person who took us to our table had a little bit of an heir about her. The decor is very basic, not very much light inside...as if you're in a hotel restaurant. The omelette was average, the cheese not melted inside and it was served with a salad which was odd and it would have been nice to have fruit instead. i think it was $23 maybe. We sat in a booth which was nice. the person who brought our water was very kind which was the one thing that felt good. I would not reccomend this place for a meal.

Early lunch on a Sunday allowed some of us to order breakfast and some of us to order lunch. The servings here are huge and the food is fresh and well prepared. With reservations, we were seated right away even though it was packed inside and out. Water kept coming but the other service was slow. It took a long time for our waitress to initially take our order but once she finally did, the food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time. Looking past the poor service of one waitress, who never really checked back, I do definitely recommend this place. It's huge servings of great food is worth it!

Sarabeth's screams NYC brunch vibes. An ambient place with tons of space, and good food, I was a fan. Food: I ordered the farmers market omelette. It had Gruyère cheese, ham, potatoes, and onions and it was delicious and very filling. It came with a side of greens and your choice of a muffin, scone, toast, etc. . I opted for the scone and it was delicious. I would come back to try some of their sweet dishes. Ambience: I loved the space. It was large, and had an upscale environment. Service: a bit slow, and we had to ask a few times to get what we wanted like ketchup but still good. Price: for brunch, it's definitely on the upper end. For eggs, it feels like a lot to pay upwards of $30

Very good place make sure to get the guacamole, crab dip. Absolutely amazing waiters are great. Ok atmosphere. Not a lot of people at 430. But still a great place

Swung by Sarabeth's in New York for a pre-show happy hour and a quick bite. It was great! The place was huge, very pretty , and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. Shoutout to our waiter, I wish I caught his name, who recommended the tomato soup- it was SO good! A perfect start to a fantastic evening.

Met up our friends for a Sunday brunch. The place was packed. Got the quiche myself. It was okay, neither good nor bad. Service was on a slow side. Don't go if you're in a rush.

We went for brunch to the Sarabeth's on west 83rd Street and ate outside in the patio, which is well separated from the walking traffic. The food was delicious, creative and well prepared. Our wait person was friendly, well informed and helpful in answering our questions. The tables were spaced far enough apart for comfort. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time, including watching the foot traffic. Not sure what the experience would be inside, which appeared to be quite noisy.