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Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge is one of the Upper Eastside’s most popular and longstanding neighborhood restaurants (est. 1993). Hi-Life's 1930's decor is the backdrop for restaurant & lounge classics like flame-grilled steaks and hamburgers, broiled and seared fresh fish specials, bountiful "Big Bowls" of pasta and entree salads, and last but not least a Sushi/Raw bar. (Hi-Life was the first NYC restaurant to install a traditional sushi bar in a non-Japanese restaurant setting in 1993. Expertly prepared sushi & sashimi at Hi-Life is a natural extension of the classic Raw Bar one might expect in our 1930's environment.)
Hi-Life also serves a "traditional Eastside brunch" that features fresh squeezed juices, complimentary blueberry muffins & cinnamon toast as well as a 2.95 brunch cocktail deal.
In the warmer months Hi-Life opens all the French doors along Second Avenue to provide an inviting "cafe society" experience.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(25)
- kid-friendly(24)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- great for brunch(21)
- great for lunch(20)
- vibrant bar scene(18)
Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Reliable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Satisfactory option in the neighborhood. Noise and so-so service undermind quality and pricing of food."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You always know that you will have a good meal here. Very kid friendly which can be noisy. Staff is friendly and accommodating, as it should be."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 3 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always enjoy my meal here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoy my meal here -- especially chopped cobb salad which is big with lots of fresh ingredients. Brunch was also generous size and eggs prepared as ordered. Be mindful there are lots of children here. Wait staff is efficient, professional, and friendly."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 4 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
went for weekday lunch, few
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"went for weekday lunch, few diners around. my waitress was inattentive,embarrassed me by chasing outside because i did not pay, only gave tip. weirdo as it was a bad scene - she apologized outside the restaturant of her careless gesture, inexperienced waitress i gave her cash money and i said why dididnot you get the money when i gave cash in the first place waiting for her attention. in attentive, lack of experience waitress, will not come back and will not recommend."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
fine for a quick bite, food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"fine for a quick bite, food okay, a glorified diner."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a really nice time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a really nice time with our friends. Server was responsive and prompt. We would go back for sure."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Review 8 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to this restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to this restaurant a numerous of time and don't think I'll ever come back. The manager on duty was so rude. My friend had to change her son and the manager suggested that she changes him on the floor since there was no where else to change him. She ended up changing him in the front and when I asked her for a bag to put the diaper she again gave an attitude. Then when we sat the waiter tells us that there's no more muffins and then when I ordered eggs benedict with salmom they didn't have salmon. I suggested to teh waiter that he should offer us an round and he had to clear it with the manager who we heard wasn't happy about that since she was complaining really long. I think you should look who you have as managers."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2003
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Review 9 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A step or two up from a diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A step or two up from a diner in food quality and atmosphere.We often go with family groups of kids and parents. There have many flat screens playing sports.Wide variety of food choices from salads to burgers, fish, chicken, pasta, and even sushi. Turkey burger, pad Thai and brown rice vegetable stir fry are very good."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food with a no rush
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food with a no rush quiet lunch place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, Great place, Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, Great place, Great value!! Thanks for being in my neighborhood!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
lots of menu choices which
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"lots of menu choices which was good for our bigger group. service was good."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Sunday Brunch
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very disappointed for brunch...food came out cold...place was vritually empty..I can only image what happens when they are busy.."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Diverse menu, everything from
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Diverse menu, everything from salads to burgers to chicken and fish entrees. Great desserts for kids."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic