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Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.6 (892)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
473 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

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Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.6
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Upper West Side

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
Welcome to The Lokal 83
Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a Mediterranean - American menu which includes
Large variety of tappas, seafood, salads, burger ,meat and chicken entrees, vegan, gluten-free , childrens meals,
and good selection of wines ,beers and cocktails.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact us directly for catering inquiries.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    between 83 and 82 street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    B, C to 81st Street Museum of Natural History or 86th Street
  • Additional
    Delivery, Full Bar, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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    thebestoftheupperwest

    @lokal83 is serving up a tasty Mediterranean and a Turkish spread all day! 📍83 & Columbus What we ate: ☕️Turkish Tea- loved this! a lot of flavor 🫓Fresh Bread - so good! 🍛Mediterranean Dips - hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, pink queen- my favorite! So delicious! 🥗Greek Salad- can’t go wrong with this! 🥘Mezze and small plates - stuffed grape leaves 🍳Three Eggs any Style ❗️Good place to come with a group, spreads to share ❗️They have a deal for Happy Hour - until 6pm during the week and 5:30pm on weekends wine $9, beer $7 and dips one for $7 and three for $20

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen.

4.6

4.6
(892)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen offers a vibrant dining experience with "fresh, flavorful and delicious" dishes. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "relaxed brunch" atmosphere. The menu includes standout items like chicken shish and zucchini pancakes. With "warm and friendly" staff, it's a favorite spot for both families and friends.
892 Reviews
  1. Brian Gold

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first meal here- everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. Zucchini pancakes and chicken shish were terrific. Will be back soon.

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  2. Debbie Gold

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Attentive service. Very relaxed brunch

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  3. Frank Gold

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited on a Saturday evening for a table of 4. We were early and they offered to seat us. Very pleasant staff. Service is polite and attentive. I had the Dorado fileted. Excellent. The dining room is moderate size, but accommodating for families and children. Overall, very good experience.

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  4. irene

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my friends who were visiting NYC and they loved the chicken shish & shrimp entrees. Everything was delicious. I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed.

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  5. Asha

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It is nice food was delicious jus wish the staff was more welcoming

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  6. Sandra

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside so not sure about the noise level inside. Food was fresh and delicious; staff very accommodating and professional.

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  7. Elizabeth

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful in every way--price, service, food-for-the-price. but there were too many extremely noisy nursery-school age children whom the parents seemed unable to persuade to use their "indoor voices". When they left, or if they hadn't been there, it would have been perfect.

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  8. Hitesh

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner at Lokal with friends Every dish was full of flavor—the different dips and the warm bread was an absolute highlight. The atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant, making it the perfect spot for a great meal out.

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  9. Linda Gold

    New York City357 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an array of classic Middle Eastern small plates: babaganoush, taramasalata, hummus, grape leaves, and spanakopita. Everything was delicious, and the service was prompt and friendly. Nice wines. Would definitely go back.

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  10. Kari

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite Mediterranean in New York City. The staff is extremely friendly the services excellent in the food is authentic you will not be disappointed. Everything is fresh and made to order and portion size is very good. The ambience is relaxing and tastefully decorated.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact us directly for catering inquiries.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    between 83 and 82 street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    B, C to 81st Street Museum of Natural History or 86th Street
  • Additional
    Delivery, Full Bar, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Yes, Lokal has outdoor seating, including a front patio used for al fresco dining during warmer months.

Portions at Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen are generally generous and shareable, guests often describe plates as large enough to share or leave parties comfortably full.

Yes, Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen is well suited to date night, with a cozy atmosphere and multiple guests reporting successful Valentine’s or romantic dinners.

Sunday is the go-to for brunch at Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen, guests repeatedly praise its Sunday brunch and brunch atmosphere.

Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen feels cozy and welcoming, with a spacious dining room and comfortable banquettes; the back tables can be quieter, though noise rises when the room is full.

Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen tends to peak at prime brunch time, roughly 12:45–1:00 pm, and also fills up during happy hour; early openings and some holiday weekends have been notably calm.

Yes, Lokal is family-friendly: the restaurant lists children's meals, guests report being welcomed with stroller-friendly seating and a restroom changing table, and families regularly visit for brunch and lunch.

At Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen you can dine in the main indoor dining room, sit at the bar or a high-top, or enjoy outdoor seating on the front patio.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire rather than formalwear.

For a quieter Sunday-brunch visit, arrive near opening (around 11:30am), guests say it’s peaceful then; by about 12:45–1:00pm brunch becomes hopping, so plan accordingly if you prefer a livelier scene.

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Lokal Mediterranean Kitchen

4.6
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Upper West Side

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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