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The Beach Café is a neighborhood gem. I have been Beaching it off and on for almost 20 years, and I have always had a fine meal, served by charming staff (one of whom has be there almost as long as I’ve been a customer). Their menu offers something for everyone and will not disappoint. My recent favorite is their lobster roll, generous and perfectly seasoned, accompanied by crispy fries and a nice salad. A brunch favorite is the croque monsieur. The thin-crust pizzas are to die for, and the chicken caesar salad is always fresh and generously portioned. And half-priced bottles of wine on Friday nights . . . WINNING! The interior is warm and inviting, with fun banquettes along one wall and what seems to be an antique wooded bar of a bygone era. Even when crowded, the Beach is cozy. Sure, early in the evening the crowd can be on the older side, but if you’re not looking for a wild, raucous time, this is a plus. Even though I live in the neighborhood, I tend to avoid Second Avenue because of the subway construction, but I will make an exception for The Beach! I just hope they survive this long, intrusive construction project and emerge from behind all the scaffolding, etc. to see the light of day. It would be a sad day if this Beach were to erode, as have many of their neighbors on the Avenue.

the sweetie pie pizza sounded awesome. When it arrived burnt I was told that I 'should have expected that, as it is a thin crust pizza ' ? No I shouldn't - not when a personal size pizza costs $14. Way overpriced.

One of the top porterhouse steaks in the city, amazing cut of meat. Not to mention the Tuesday 2 for $50 special. Great relaxing vibe at the beach and amazing staff.

Maybe I ordered the wrong item on the menu or went at an off hour, but was not impressed. The turkey burger looked appalling and tasted like a frozen patty that was purchased at Food Emporium. The beers are minitaure. And, although there were only a few patrons at the time, our order still came out wrong. I will never go back.

Interesting night! Being brand new to he area (just moved to 71st street) Sat at the bar and had the beachy?? (name??) pizza - two types of bacon, mozz cheese - need I say more, I ordered it again when I got home!

I have lived on the UES for a few years and just recently found the Beach Cafe. I went for dinner with my girlfriends, and we all ordered burgers. They were perfect - one of the best burgers I've had in the city! Mine was cooked a perfect medium-rare, and the sauteed onions were fabulous. The staff was super friendly - attentive but not overbearing. I highly recommend the burgers, but the whole menu looked great. I can't wait to go back.

I used to go here occasionally--it was solid and in the neighborhood. Recently, after not going for a while, I went with my 2 young sons (one of which is not walking yet) and husband for brunch around 11:30. There were only about 3 tables being used. I asked if they had room and the maitre d said yes, asking if we could fold the stroller, which we did immediately. We then walked in carrying the baby and everything else only to have him tell us they don't have high chairs! They had room for the stroller but chose to make it difficult for us, then decide to tell us there are no high chairs? I have been to some of the finest restaurants in the city and been welcomes with my children. Families should boycott Beach Cafe.