Maya is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Maya

8.2
1191 1st Ave (btwn E 64th St & E 65th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 148 tips and reviews

Aileen C.Aileen Chu: Great place for weekend boozy brunch. $35 for unlimited delicious tapas (tacos, tortas, enchiladas, flatbreads, ceviche, french toasts, plantains, etc.) and bottomless cocktails for 2 hours.

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: My dream come true - an all you can eat and drink brunch. The tapas are amazing and be sure to try the different types of mimosas.

Liana C.Liana Casciani: Bottomless everything is now 42$ a person but still worth the deal. The food literally didn't stop coming we had to ask them to stop! Amazing service and top notch margaritas, bloody marys and mimosas

J.G. Melon is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. J.G. Melon

8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews

James W.James Wysock: In addition to the best burger in NYC, have a cup of chili and a bloody mary. Fantastisch!

Jessica A.Jessica April: Don't leave without sampling the bloody mary and the cottage fries - and of course the cheeseburger!

Lauren FestaLauren Festa: Cheesecake and Bloody Mary are amazing. Celeb hangout. Watermelons.

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Boqueria

9.1
1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

Adrienne R.Adrienne Reina: The gambas and sangrias (rosé and blood orange) were so delicious and they have great boozy brunch specials!

Prerana S.Prerana Shetty: Bottomless brunch!

Tom D.Tom DiMaggio: Excellent tapas, you must try the bottomless brunch on the weekends as well for a really good value.

The Frick Collection is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. The Frick Collection

8.8
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews

MuseumNerdMuseumNerd: Sit by the gorgeous fountain for a contemplative moment to prepare for seeing Bellini's exquisite "St. Francis." (Fun fact: There used to be a bowling alley in the Frick's basement!)

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This art museum gets overshadowed by the nearby Met, but it has an impressive art collection! Check out the paintings by Bellini, Rembrandt, Turner and Vermeer!

Mahalia S.Mahalia Stines: The Holbeins and the St Francis by Bellini alone require at least a half hour. By far one of the greatest Art collections in existence...

Sojourn is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Sojourn

8.0
244 E 79th St (2nd and 79th), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Upper East Side · 79 tips and reviews

alexis s.alexis stack: Recently added - Sat. & Sun Brunch special = amazing comfort food & all you can drink mimosas and sangria. Hair of the dog day.

Micki P.Micki Pace: Boozy brunch is incredible but salmon and ravioli dishes are too small

Marlee G.Marlee Germain: Bottomless Brunch..

Five Mile Stone is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Five Mile Stone

7.5
1640 2nd Ave (85th Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 96 tips and reviews

Mustafa A.Mustafa Al Niama: French fries, lamb sliders, mimosas, and mussels are from heaven. Highly recommended.

Lisa B.Lisa Boyd: Had the smoked salmon benedict for breakfast here, was scrumptious and came with a free mimosa. They would have also let me order beer (at 9 AM!), but were out of the rye I was eyeing.

MichaelMichael: The orange juice in the mimosas is really fresh.

Pil Pil is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Pil Pil

8.6
265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 72 tips and reviews

Sree R.Sree Raman: Bottomless brunch

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: To start, it’s a great place for bottomless boozy brunch. I was underwhelmed with the flavors of the tapas- have had better at other places!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our new favorite tapas spots, with one of the most extensive menus we're seen. The decor inside is simply charming, and the sangria keeps us coming back over and over. Great for a date!

B. Cafe - East is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. B. Cafe - East

8.4
240 E 75th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews

WaleskaWaleska: Good mimosa though a bit pricey. Ambiance allows for good conversation.

Simon H.Simon Hammer: If you like spicy Bloody Mary's... best one in the city hands down

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Belgian restaurant with an extensive menu of Belgian Beer. End your meal with, or make your meal of, the Belgian Waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce.

EJ's Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. EJ's Luncheonette

7.6
1271 3rd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

EJ's LuncheonetteEJ's Luncheonette: Come try our new and improved Bloody Mary's!

EJ's LuncheonetteEJ's Luncheonette: Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive Bloody Mary with Cellery, Bacon, and a Squeeze of Lemon.

EJ's LuncheonetteEJ's Luncheonette: No one does Brunch like EJ's! Red Velvet Pancakes, Breakfast Tostadas, Lobster Benedicts, Strawberry Peach Bellini's, Mimosas... Celebrate the New Year with us Jan 1.

The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. The Penrose

8.5
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

EvanEvan: Beet Bloody Mary + fries are fabulous during the day. House cocktails are delicious; get the Old Pal Spencer if you like whisky.

JeffJeff: Beet Bloody Marys are dangerously good

Rob J.Rob Jackson: Unusually cool downtown vibe on the Upper East at The Penrose! Awesome bartenders, unique (and delicious) cocktails. Great interior design. Great with friends or a date.

The East Pole Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

8.4
133 E 65th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 77 tips and reviews

KemiKemi: Grapefruit mimosa is amazing

Ramya V.Ramya VP: One of the best brunches in NY (best in UES). Simple yet so complex in its flavors - soul satisfying, no pretension, and incredible incredible service and people- feels like home should be.

Thea R.Thea Rodgers: All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!

JoJo is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. JoJo

8.4
160 E 64th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Amrisa B.Amrisa Bhagwandin: Such a cute, romantic setting. Awesome decor, food, and mimosas!

NoufNouf: Love it! My fav Jean Georges restaurant in new york. Great to have such a place in the upper east side. Don’t skip the dessert!

Heather S.Heather Singmaster: Great 3 course $26 prix fixe lunch

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.2
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

EnidEnid: Cipriani bellini mix is a MUST BUY

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Even more expensive than Whole Foods! Go here for the best meat and fresh seafood. The best fresh pesto sauce anywhere!

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Stock up on snacks—rocky road ice cream and granny smith apples for N, please—at this gourmet grocery store. (It Had to Be You) Read more.

Drunken Munkey is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Drunken Munkey

8.6
338 E 92nd St (btwn 1st / 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 62 tips and reviews

Tanvir G.Tanvir Gopal: I recommend the Butter Chicken Tikka Masala and the Bloody Mary with cumin. So good.

Adam G.Adam Gluck: The drinks and appetizers are amazing. Try the chili cheese bread (Indian food meets comfort food), and the Paneer Tikka (sounds simple but tastes incredible). The Brambles are my new favorite drink.

Anna F.Anna Froneberger Bischoff: Get the butter chicken tikka masala!

Cafe D'Alsace is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Cafe D'Alsace

8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

Chelsea B.Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST loved their eggs benedict and waffles. Great spicy Bloody Mary too.

Esther H.Esther Heymann: Everything we had was delicious! Ginger & Blanc d Blanc cocktail, followed by pre- theatre choices: chop salad, roast chicken breast, sauerkraut and sausage followed by fettechini with pesto sauce.

nymagnymag: Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this beer-friendly bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the duck sausage. Read more.