Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieTime-tested, inviting haunt known for its complimentary potato chips with a drink purchase.
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Best bar on the upper east side. Good staff, good drinks and good food from 5pm Would highly recommend stopping here if you’re around the area and if you’re local. You should have been here before if you haven’t. Shout out to Matt, what a don.
BEST BAR IN NYC. I want my ashes spread at Ryan’s daughter!!! The service is incredible from the bouncer at the door to behind the bar, everyone is so welcoming. Beers are cold, fries are hot, and the pigs are in a blanket. The food is great bar food but if it’s not your style, Ryan’s allows you to bring food in. Trivia with Melissa is oftentimes the highlight of my week and is always a blast. It truly has something for everyone and the private party space is awesome. It’s always clean and smell
I live in Austin, Texas and was visiting New York for a bit. Wasn't sure I'd find a bar that felt like my kind of place, but Ryan's Daughter on the Upper East Side totally surprised me. Walked in, sat down, and immediately felt comfortable, which honestly isn't easy to do in a city like this. The highlight of the night was Sam behind the bar. I mentioned I was from Austin and that UT was playing in the College World Series and without missing a beat, he changed the channel and made sure I didn'
From the Aug 27, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.