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Hi-Life Bar & Grill
$$$ · Burgers

477 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Hi-Life Bar & Grill 8.3
Upper West Side (Central)
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots Late Night Legends
Hi-Life Bar & Grill has been a neighborhood fixture since the early 1990s, pairing a 1930s-inspired barroom with flame-grilled burgers, steaks, and a big, eclectic menu. It’s the classic Upper West Side choice when you want a sit-down burger with cocktails in a throwback dining room that stays open late.
Must-Try Dishes: Flame-grilled hamburger, Idaho Potato Skins, Crispy Thai Wings
Scores:
Value: 7.3 Service: 6.8 Consistency: 8.7 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 8.8 Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Longstanding neighborhood bar and grill with classic burgers in a vintage-inspired room.
Who should go: Groups mixing burgers, cocktails, and long catch-ups.
When to visit: Evenings into late night when the bar and booths fill up.
What to order: Flame-grilled hamburger, Idaho Potato Skins, Crispy Thai Wings.
Insider tip: Grab a booth for full diner-style comfort and easier conversation.