Hi-Life

Classic NYC experience-1930s decor, highly rated food & perfect cocktails. The menu features Burgers & Steaks w/hand-cut fries, Fish, Pastas & Salads. Hi-Life offers Oysters chucked to order by a traditionally trained Sushi Chef, who presents expertly prepared Sushi & Sashimi…now that's the Hi-Life!

7 / 10
221
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  • Phone

    (212) 787-7199

  • Website

    hi-life.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

477 Amsterdam Ave (at W 83rd St) New York , NY 10024 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Jukebox
Dining Options Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 55


Keywords:

sushi burgers happy hour brunch food great value casual desserts music staff bacon pickles dinner spicy mayo ginger fun decor
Eric Fernandez

Had the greatest time here last night. The drinks, music , staff , food (hot wings !,) and place was amazing! I tried Delirium Tremens beer . It's on my list as the best tasting beer I've had to date.

The Corcoran Group

An Upper West Side institution – we love the fun décor , the heavy handed bartenders and the happy hour specials - $1 off drinks, ½ priced sushi rolls and delicious burger/salad combo.

Daniel Silverman

Great HH. Bartenders are on their game, especially Molly (quick, friendly and pretty). Mondays have $11 pitchers , $5 ribs and burgers . Weekend brunch with entree at bar + $10 gets u open bar for hour.

Holiday

Don’t be afraid to order sushi with a chicken pot pie - yes a little but of everything and all delicious. Salads too. Great staff !

Tom Mullen

Bartenders Excell, menu has something for everyone, clientele are more diverse and wonderful people than you will ever meet in a regular cocktail bar and restaurant . Cheers on steroids.

doug jaeger

The high life burger is the best burger in the world. It combines a bacony patty, a grilled bun , cheese , spicy sauce used on spicy tuna roll , with the freshness of Ginger . Wow. Thank you.

Jodi Lustig

Sushi sushi sushi ! Monday & Tuesday 50% off. Always delicious. Always fun music . No guarantee that your team's going to win, but might as well watch that in good neighborly company.

Jessica Herbst-Thorn

Service excellent, food very good...kitchen willing to modify something on a Saturday night, and they offered to do it! Happy Hour specials were great too!

Karen

They have happy hour deals every day! Mondays are the best for half-off sushi !

Kathy Matthiesen

Great for a casual brunch . Your first brunch cocktail is only $2.50!

Neelu Ravi

I wasn’t sure if this restaurant specializes in Mexican, American or Japanese food !? They have sushi , burgers and also Fajitas on the menu which is really confusing. I didn’t enjoy this place.

Stella Dancerella

Mai tais are great here. Fun, mixed atmosphere. Everything from young couples to single women in their 90s. The food is whatevs but good enough to eat

Ryan

Good neighborhood joint with variety - sushi , burgers , etc. Solid specials each day.

Ben Fortney

It's got that authentic "old New York" vibe. Not too many places like this left in the city .

Jessica Bishop

Decent little dive bar with good food / happy hour and nightly specials. ????????

Natalia rosario

I like this spot it's cool to come for a quick bite on Fridays

Kathryne Hemmings

This place was great! The food was good, the service was quick and friendly , and the atmosphere was nice.

Sean McKenzie

Great specials with a laid-back UWS vibe. I personally like the sushi .

DMarie P

Went for brunch . No line , great food, good service . Great neighborhood spot .

Bill O'Leary

Half price sushi on Monday and Tuesday is the one and only reason to come here. And no, no one has gotten sick from the sushi .

MaryAnn Halford

Just checked in here - one of my favorite neighborhood places . Half price on sushi rolls before 7 is a great deal

Will Harahan

The wings and sliders are great here.

Ashley Rose

Don't be alarmed when they pour water into your glass from a grey goose bottle. It really is water.

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Great brunch place to enjoy UWS brunch drinks.

Norman Ellis

They serve a decent brunch . The 1st drink is 2.95. Can't beat that. Service is fast and friendly . Not for the foodies but it's a chill spot .

Joe Bramhall

Good place for a burger and drinks. Decent prices. Brunch not so much. Service can be spotty.

Felippe Titi

Happy hour with Good drafts from 4-7 P.m

Ryan Warrender

The bartenders rock.

Nate Folkert

chimichurri steak

Nate Folkert

turkey chili

T Ooooooooooooooooo

Bring headphones the music is pretty bad but the food is really good.

Megan Eiss-Proctor

They have great specials and half price sushi every day from 430 until 7... Always a good deal !

Jeff Heuer

Try the sushi burger , stuffed with bacon , topped with pickled ginger and super spicy mayo !

Susie Sitzer

Check out Hi Life. Burgers (even the veggie version) are great (& filling) there. The hot chocolate 's good, too. :-)

Daniel Powell

Cinnamon toast and strawberry butter

Rachel Hadley

Delicious burgers !

BK C

Been here many times. The sushi ? Surprisingly good.

Andrew D.

Kitchen closes earlier than advertised. Don’t go late and hungry unless you want to be disappointed.

Lindsay Kaplan

Something for everyone --unless you're really being one picky son of a bitch.

Miguel DE J.

Try the surf and turf . Sushi and burger wow! :-)

Christopher Eisenhardt

Try the brunch . Amazing!

Christina Troitino

half priced sushi until 7 = amazing

Naomi Shibles

Great brunch ; bar is padded to protect the knees of long-legged patrons!

Peter Carpenzano

Drinks!!!!

Hillary Rothrock

Delicious grilled chicken ceaser salad .

Tim Lambertson

Great Saturday drinks!

Tim Rossi

Get an old fashioned or a manhattan

Hi-Life Bar & Grill

Had so much fun tonight! The DJ is great!

Rachel Coleman

Little bit of coke with the rum and cokes .

Brandie

Nice music !

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