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Highpoint Bistro and Bar Reviews List

Highpoint Bistro and Bar

Highpoint Bistro & Bar is a modern American hangout with fun, interactive modern food that delivers "wow factor" in terms of both its quality and accessibility. We firmly believe in using fresh ingredients at Highpoint. In a modern New York mindset, it combines value, culinary edge and a sensibility, most of its ingredients coming from local farmers. By combining a comfortable, lively atmosphere, crowd pleasing quality eats, and a contemporary philosophy on food, the neighborhood can consider Highpoint a "feel at home spot."
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76 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(76 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 76 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(39)
  • fit for foodies(22)
  • good for groups(20)
  • great for brunch(14)
  • great for lunch(13)
  • hot spot(8)
Highpoint Bistro and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good location for Irish Rep Theater or the Joyce. Food OK, had a burger, a little thin on the meat, good veggie entrees.
Excellent for a quick decent meal. Lots of locals.
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Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

MIxed....

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"For starters I really dislike having a reservation. arriving on time, entering a partially filled restaurant and then being offered the worst table in the house. It took convincing to get a better table.
Although the restaurant indicted vegan there were only a limited number of choices.. Food was good. Our waitress was great.
Great food for a bar and meeting place for a small group."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Whoops

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I walked into this place shortly before 7P and it was eerily empty. It has the ambiance of a waiting room. The decor is beyond generic and plain; there is no discernible atmosphere or style of any kind. The menu looked decent but frankly I was too embarrassed to brave this place with a date. I left and went somewhere down the road. They Desperately need a makeover!! Any designers out there who can lend a hand?"
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 4 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very friendly

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My co-worker and I went for a business meeting to this little gem. Although pricey, the service was excellent and the food was very tasty. We appreciated our servers knowledge of the menu. Recommended dish would be the wrap as it is made fresh to order."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

CHELSEA DELIGHT

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 4/26/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"HIGHPOINT BISTRO & BAR WAS AN UNEXPECTED DELIGHT. OUR MEAL WAS VERY GOOD. DESSERT WAS UNIQUE, FUN, AND TASTY. OUR WAITER WAS ATTENTIVE AND MADE GOOD SUGGESTIONS. THE BREAD WAS SERVED IN MINI SHOPPING CARTS WHICH WE THOUGHT WAS VERY CUTE. OVERALL IT WAS AN ENJOYABLE DINING EXPERIENCE."
Dined on 4/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Awesome place for a group

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Awesome place for a group lunch. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not your mother's meatloaf

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not your mother's meatloaf served with mac and cheese and green beans was outstanding. The waitress recommended the porkchop which was one of her favorites, my husband loved it. Even the vegetables served with the entrees were outstanding."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great neighborhood Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great neighborhood Restaurant with awesome pricing! I love the "Not your mama's Meatloaf". Wines are cheap and taste great."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

This place really isn't a

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place really isn't a restaurant; it is a bar with just OK food."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2006
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Review 10 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I have been there several

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have been there several times. This time I was a bit disappointed in the food. I brought a couple that had never been, and I had raved about the food in the past. But maybe a different chef mid-week? I've only eaten there on the weekends. Just sent my son there last Saturday and he liked it. But Wednesday's meal was a bit disappointing. Drinks were good though."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Totally Solid

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food here is consistently delicious. Servers are competent, helpful, and affable. Totally solid, reasonably priced menu. Love this place."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a high point of my day...

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mediocre food ie: stale donuts and Mac and cheese was mainly roux. Decent spicy Bloody Mary. Waitstaff seemed overwhelmed with few tables. Hostess was very friendly and space is nice."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
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Review 13 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went for lunch and were

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went for lunch and were very pleased with the offerings and the price. We did not really mind that the service was slow as it gave us a chance to chat and not feel rushed."
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I really enjoyed going to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I really enjoyed going to Highpoint. Their Cod is excellent. Their Happy hour is also good since they give the happy hour in whole restaurant and not just the bar, so we could sit in the cafe outside and enjoy the Happy Hour. Will be back soon."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent hidden gem for folks

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent hidden gem for folks who don't want bar food at MSG!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall a pleasant experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"Overall a pleasant experience. Food was good but not overly noteworthy. Waiter was engaging and funny. Enjoyed the experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it! Went with 9 friends

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved it! Went with 9 friends after my fitting at Kleinfeld's ! We are still talking about how good it was!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great casual place. We had

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Great casual place. We had a very nice waitress who was quick and attentive. Food was fresh and cooked well. I had grilled Branzini, which I really enjoyed."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 19 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Being a vegetarian it is refreshing

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Being a vegetarian it is refreshing to be able to go out and have choices!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

major disappointment

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I am a former champion of this place. The menu has shrunk, and my old favorite dish has been changed and not for the better. Used to be a neighborhood gem, had a great wine list and i brought friends from out of town there."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2008
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Review 21 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Happened to be going to the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Happened to be going to the Irish Repertory Theater on 22nd and stumbled acrodd Highpoint on Open Table. It turned out to be an excellent choice and will certainly return since my home office is a couple of blocks away. Great onion soup and the meat loaf was a unique, tasty presentation."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Average

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Avg restaurant for dinner. Maybe brunch is better? Not a gem... For 12 dollar cocktails and 12 dollar apps, would expect more."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2006
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Review 23 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasant neighborhood bistro

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pleasant neighborhood bistro with pleasant food accompanied by pleasant service and pleasant prices."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2002
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

There is nothing I don't like

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"There is nothing I don't like about this place."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My bf and I wanted a place

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My bf and I wanted a place to dine before the viewing of the Oscars at a local bar nearby the restaurant. We found your restaurant and was delightfully surprised on how delicious the food was and the service attentive! It was a very slow evening but we relished it because it gave us a very romantic vibe to our dining experience! We will be back!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2008
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Review 26 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was alright. Pretty good

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was alright. Pretty good food. Not spectacular. It did fine for brunch."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2010
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Review 27 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The waiter was very attentive

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"The waiter was very attentive and everythings charming there!!!! Will go back there!!! Food was FKINGFABULOUS!!!!!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2009
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Review 28 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went here for lunch during

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went here for lunch during a weekend visit to New York City. We all loved the food, it was very fresh. I would go here again.."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Casual in Chelsea

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Staff very welcoming and accommodating. The restaurant is a casual restaurant which is sorely needed in Chelsea for a casual meal. The food is good, portions hearty - we were very comfortable. Love the homemade doughnut holes brought to each table - nice touch and yummy. We had pancakes and a grilled veggie wrap for lunch and the homemade wrap was delicious. Pancakes were light and well cooked. French press coffee for table (would have liked a darker roast).
We'll be back.
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Dined on 02/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always love it here. Great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always love it here. Great drinks, and specials are very good. Friendly and attentive wait staff."
Dined on 12/30/2012
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic menu with wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fantastic menu with wonderful options for those who love food/wine! Great happy hour and ambience/music. Definitely worth a visit and taste! ;-)"
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Highpoint Bistro and Bar
Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.2 / 5
(Very Good) 3.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic