Would love suggestions for a place for seven ladies on the upper east side for a birthday brunch, preferably near 85th St, including drinks if possible.
Le Bilboquet on 63rd between Madion & Park seems perfect for what you want (though its a bit further down than what you had asked for). Its a small French restaurant with a very fun atmosphere, its also hard to get a reservation to so call in advance!
Not sure of any such place on the UES, but if you want to go across town, I think Sunburnt Calf is open...or Calle Ocho, which does Sangria Sundays (all you can drink 7 types of sangria).