Casual brunch after a 5k on UES?

[peaches206]

Next weekend my family will be here to do the Revlon 5k in Central Park. Afterwards we are always hunting around the UES for lunch/brunch options, but we end up settling on anything because we are starving. What's a good place that will take us in our runner's clothes, but is not just a diner or pub or has a bad wait? We've done Cafe D' Alsace, Cilantro, Tenzan, etc- looking for something with good quality food, not just burgers & salads.

Thanks!

[heinlein42]

I also like Bistro 61 at 61st and 1st; great omlettes, yummy burgers. Its normally not too crowded on a Sunday, so I think running attire would be fine. And they do take reservations.

[pbjluver]

If the weather is nice, try Beyoglu...delicious Turkish (81st and Third Ave.)
or Amber (corner of 80th and Third)

check them out on www.menupages,com

both have outdoor seating

[MMRuth]

Square Meal - at 92nd just west of Madison has lovely food, quite well priced.