Burke & Wills
(Now Closed)Australian Restaurant, Bistro, and Bar$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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TomAugust 11, 2017Aussie flare, downtown ambiance, absolutely delicious. Very responsibly priced wine. $1 oysters during happy hour. The kangaroo burger is a must try. Service is outstanding.
Monica SoyemiJuly 4, 2018This place was really good! Great happy hour, great drinks, $1 oysters (cash only if you take advantage of the 2 for 1 drink special) Staff was really friendly, would highly recommend!
ChubbyChineseGirlOctober 12, 2013Ask for the secret Manhattan Cricket Club and wait to be led upstairs. Old school charm and decor. Downtown vibe on the UWS, much needed. The small tables downstairs also make for a great date spot.
kate kAugust 13, 2014Restaurant Week - Watermelon salad small, asparagus and poached egg delicious. Chilli jam and fries with kangaroo burger amazing, salmon cooked perfectly. Hazelnut cake very large, pavlova summery.
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015The Bitches say: A. The dishes were thoroughly delicious and embodied a Southern seasonal cuisine with an exclusive design of ingredient choices. Friendly waitstaff and a quiet ambiance. Read more
Courtney TightApril 24, 2014Yes!!! This place is great. Awesome service, delightful food, yummy cocktails. What more could you ask for?
grab a drink at the bar and say hi to V. The bartender. Also ask about MCC (Manhattan Cricket Club) which is the hidden cocktail lounge upstairs. Food is awesome
Karen SterlingDecember 12, 2015Pork belly eggs Benedict will sooth any hangover and hungry belly! The everything Bloody Mary with shrimp, bacon, blue cheese stuffed olives will also do the trick!!
Nneka NzekwuFebruary 4, 2016The kangaroo burger is awesome! Honestly, everything on the menu is good. The waiters were so attentive and even discounted our wine!
Anders IngendohDecember 29, 2016"Luxuary" lunch, two course meal plus one glas of wine for $29. White table cloths and really nice restrooms. Overall a nice semi-expensive place.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJuly 1, 2015A good spot for an ok dinner if you want to ultimately get cocktails at the amazing Manhattan Cricket Club (upstairs from restaurant)
Monica CullenJuly 19, 2015The kangaroo loin is probably the best meat I have had in my entire life. Do not skip it. This is coming from a former vegan!
Vivian TDecember 17, 2014A place at UWS to have some good drinks and jazz with friends. I heard their brunch's very good, too.
I love this place, but honestly: the music is terrible. Nobody wants to go to a cool upscale bar and listen to 50s doowap that belongs in an old folk's home.
AleFebruary 12, 2017Happy hour cocktails and oysters! For those that don't like sweet cocktails try "My happiness"
Amber TsaiSeptember 16, 2014Went there for brunch and got the Roo Burger. Bottomless mimosas, screwdrivers, bloody marys, bloody marias for 1.5 hours. Yummm
Trae FMay 21, 2017Wonderful evening. So welcoming and accommodating. The food and wine was exquisite.
Catherine DevineSeptember 21, 2013Fries are outstanding. Lamingtons are totally authentic. One of the best burgers on the Upper West Side!
Wilson AndersonJuly 31, 2013just opened with some superb cocktails and an awesome preview menu. Formerly known as "The Sunburnt Calf"
- kate kAugust 13, 2014Try to get a corner table, get there for happy hour and visit Manhattan Cricket Club upstairs.
Pocket SunAugust 19, 2015The tomato heirloom salad was nice (and pricey). Better get the $30 3 course dinner deal with wine! Sides are small.
Jason BrewAugust 5, 2016For brunch get cocktails by the carafe. It's enough for 4 for barely the price of two
Daniel PowellFebruary 3, 2016Old Fashioned's on draft and great small plates at the bar. Good place for drinks. Brunch was average.
David OrbanSeptember 24, 2013The bass ceviche is excellent but be aware that the portion is a bit small
Shu VJuly 21, 2015Don't order restaurant menu steak. I ordered the steak and the meat was tough as heck. Can't even cut through it at med rare. My $10 supermarket steak was way better. Drinks were good.
Mike HarrisApril 19, 2014Mediocre food and experience... didn't quite live up to what I expected. Had a deal through urban daddy and they were very picky (certain drinks suddenly not included etc., despite no small print)
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Australian bistro on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Serving Modern Cuisine, artisanal cocktails, craft beer and wines from the Southern Hemisphere.
Dinner Seven nights and weekend brunch.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 823-9251
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.9
"This place is delicious. Try the schnitzel salad & Brussels sprouts."
Katie Needs - 9.1
"Def rsvp if you can. We got lucky doing a walk in early in the morning and they let us dine. Get the shakshuka, fig toast, and side of bacon🥓 it’s perfectly thick and crispy"
Carol - 8.0
"Highly recommend. Great food, nice atmosphere, chic decor and friendly service. Food was outstanding"
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