Upstairs at the Stand, located in the Gramercy section of New York City is an intimate restaurant & cocktail bar above the critically acclaimed comedy club, The Stand. Come enjoy weekend brunch and dinner prepared by critically acclaimed chef,Seth Levine(Sons of Essex/RSVP) & cocktails created by Minetta Tavern bartenders Mark Noonan & Cameron Dale.

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28 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(28 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 28 reviews

5 stars

(9)

4 stars

(10)

3 stars

(7)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for brunch(14)
fit for foodies(13)
good for groups(11)

neighborhood gem(10)
late-night find(9)
vibrant bar scene(8)

Upstairs at The Stand Reviews List

Review 1 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great night out

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/25/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had dinner and cocktails at the restaurant prior to a show downstairs. Food was delicious, great variety of cocktails and attentive, friendly service. Huge steps forward on comedy club dining. Would definitely go again."

Dined on 5/25/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Review 2 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Brunch in NYC

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Yeah, I said it. I've had brunch at dozens of restaurants in NYC and this was the best one. Their chocolate chip cookie dough pancakes smothered w/ chocolate sauce, strawberries, and bananas ruined all food for me. I tried to eat my favorite homemade dinner later that night and was actually depressed because it wasn't these pancakes. The eggs benedict was delicious and I am very picky about my favorite brunch dish. The breakfast tater tots covered with cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, served with spicy ketchup was likewise delicious. If their pretzel bread pudding with vanilla Amaretto sauce was a man I would leave my husband. I'll definitely be back to this place. The whole experience was like Christmas morning for my stomach."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

meh

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we had to wait for 15 minutes for a reserved table. they gave us a fruit plate and a bunch of free tickets to see comedy to make up for it. the food was good. once we were seated the service was great."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dining in NYC can be fun

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had a great time at the Stand, the food was "clever" and exceptionally well prepared, the atmosphere relaxed, staff more than friendly and forthcoming, I will go again!"

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food and the wine were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and the wine were very good.We sat close to the other tables, but that didn't bother us.
Service was exellent."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 6 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

very noisy. we were seated

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"very noisy. we were seated in the bar area and people were standing on top of us while eating, couldn't get the check fast enough."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

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Review 7 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was so good and very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was so good and very innovative - cheese burger dumplings were great - as was the tuna cannoli and Peking duck pizza - definitely recommend!"

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, hot spot

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Review 8 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was the first time we

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2005

Dined on 03/30/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was the first time we ate at Upstairs at the Stand. It is a very hidden gem. You would never know it when you pass it. It is right next door to Paddy McGuire's! The hostess was awesome...so nice, sweet and accommodating. Our waiter was really nice and the food came out quickly. But, just a few things, we had to ask for utensils...spoons for coffee and knife for our crab cakes benedict. Other than that, it was super...the cookie dough pancakes are a must have! I will definitely go there again...it's the perfect weekend brunch place!"

Dined on 03/30/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 9 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Upstairs at The Stand was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Upstairs at The Stand was a good place for a casual bite, but definitely not a restaurant for foodies or those looking for a nice meal. The food was good and the service excellent, but the layout, decor and vibe of the place make it hard to forget that you're really in a bar/comedy club."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 10 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We ordered the mushroom burger

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2013

2008

Dined on 03/07/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We ordered the mushroom burger and the chicken paillard. The burger was fantastic, but unfortunately the chicken was very rubbery and borderline inedible. But the service was fantastic and the waiter kindly replaced my order and gave me a discount on the bill for the inconvenience. Cocktails were tasty as well."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch

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Review 11 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice atmosphere. Great service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2013

2013

Dined on 03/07/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice atmosphere. Great service."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, hot spot

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Review 12 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Super food and atmosphere

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The atmosphere was great, with a good buzz at the bar - especially before a comedy show downstairs (which we did not attend). There is a good food selection (though on the day we went, 3 dishes and few beers were not available)- we had the crab burgers which were brilliant. The staff was friendly and gave good recommendations. We would recommend this as a place to friends, but would mention the prices are fairly steep."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find

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Review 13 for Upstairs at The Stand

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5