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St. Patrick's Day 2010!!


Our famous St. Patrick's Day Party!









Photography and Video Courtesy of Arthur Rosenfield, CityEntree, and OurLIC.

Get your friend together. Click the overlook Party Button to reserve your table for your Party.


Tour overlook roof and party room on second floor.


Irish Festival of Music.

Photography and Video Courtesy of Arthur Rosenfield, CityEntree, and OurLIC.


Congratulations Ben Marz

Ben Marz, Executive Chef at overlook, passes along Vernon Blvd in Long Island City as he runs the 2009 NYC Marathon in 3 hrs 40 min 43 sec. Click here to view short, full size video.

New overlook Menu

There is a NEW menu at overlook. Check out Saturday and Sunday BRUNCH! Great value at $17.95.... Brunch items come with choice of 3 of the following...bloody mary, mimosa, draft beer, screwdriver, champaign, coffee, tea, or soda.

Daily Hot Spot

Happy Hour is 2:00 to 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday, 2-1 drinks

Our large private roof deck is particularly good for Happy Hour if you are a smoker. The food is great and the people are friendly.

Photo Gallery

When the Yankees won...overlook was the Place to be!!

Photo Gallery

Halloween at overlook. AMAZING!

Photo Gallery
Halloween 2009

Halloween 2009

Halloween 2009

Halloween 2008


Halloween 2007

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Alumni Headquarters

Oklahoma Sooners
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Oklahoma Sooners
New Official Home Bar in NYC for Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners

Pro Football

Chicago Bears Fans

Chicago Bears are returning for another season. overlook is the official Bears Den in NYC
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The Wall

overlook has famous cartoon walls. Cartoon Wall The first cartoon walls were drawn over a period of time during the late 1960's by New York's most prominent artists.

Have a photo taken at overlook in front of one of our famous Cartoon Walls. Post it at your website with a link to overlooknyc.com. Send it to us. We will post your photo in our gallery with a link to your website!

Location and Parking


overlook
225 East 44th Street
New York City, NY 10017
Telephone: 212-682-7266

Street or garage parking directly across the street. overlook is located in the Turtle Bay section of Manhattan; near the United Nations; three blocks from Grand Central Station

View a map of the area

Press Room

Outside Reviews

NY Magazine Renovated and renamed since its days as Turtle Bay Cafe, overlook maintains an authentic, divey patina.

Citysearch This midtown lounge offers views, weekend brunch, and a full new American dinner menu to soak up the bar's nightly drink specials. 

CityEntree The most important insider tip for overlook is that Chef Ben Marz a Johnson & Wales University trained Culinary Chef. Everything is fresh and prepared to order. The food in overlook is excellent!

Basketball
Football
Large Screen Plasma TV
Major League Baseball
NFL SUNDAY TICKET™
Soccer



For party planning, call Jeff, Mark, or Pat 212-682-7266

Rachael Ray and Donny Osmond at overlook



overlook

Cuisine Type
American
New American
Type of Food
Full Menu
Pricing: Menu items range from $7.00 to $25.00. Classic burger $6.25.
Average Check: $14
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Address: 225 East 44th Street
City: New York City
State: NY
Zip: 10017
Country (Location): USA
Cater to Theatre Crowd
No
Neighborhood: Turtle Bay; near United Nations; near Grand Central Station
Telephone: 212-682-7266
Reservations number: 212-682-7266
Fax: 212-682-7883
Year Opened: 1960
Full Description: overlook is a Classic American Bar/Restaurant...with an important history, and a Johnson & Wales trained Culinary Chef!

Experience the evolution of the mid-town bar. overlook combines the best elements of a neighborhood hangout with the sophistication and social adventure of a New York City club.

Enjoy your favorite food from our classic American menu.

Experience the buzz on the coolest outside space in Manhattan - have dinner and drinks and watch the game on our two GIANT screens.

Find your usual or develop a new favorite from the extensive selection of beers, wines and liquor.

Enjoy pool, darts, karaoke - all the best features of a classic American bar.

Get to know the history of the overlook and see the cartoon walls, compiled by the most famous artists in New York City history.

Get to know your neighbor - the overlook prides itself on its regular and loyal clientele.

The menu at overlook features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. overlook has established itself as one of the area's favorite destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. Please stop in soon!