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1. ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES
4.2
Awesome(847)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Upper East Side
Booked 21 times today
Discover the Flavors of Mediterranean & Asian Fusion Cuisine at ZOI – On the Upper East Side, NYCLocated in the charming and upscale Upper East Side, ZOI MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE brings together the best of Greek, Italian, and Asian flavors in a modern and stylish setting. Our menu is crafted with the freshest seasonal ingredients, offering everything from light mezze plates to rich, flavorful entrées that capture the essence of coastal dining.Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner, a business lunch, or a special celebration, ZOI delivers an elevated dining experience with warm hospitality and exceptional service.Perfect for date nights, private events, or group gatherings.Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented Mediterranean & Asian Fusion Cuisine.Conveniently located in the Upper East Side — just moments away from Central Park and Museum Mile.Experience Zoi — where Mediterranean & Asian Fusion Cuisine elegance meets New York energy.
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2. Cafe d'Alsace
4.7
Exceptional(4026)
$$$$
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 63 times today
Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our Upper East Side corner jewel. A culinary cornerstone of Manhattan, Cafe d'Alsace has been a neighborhood favorite on 2nd Avenue for nearly two decades, renowned for its French and German inspired cuisine. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn. Now serving breakfast & brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner!
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3. Nice Matin
4.6
Exceptional(5232)
$$$$
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 96 times today
For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side. Located on West 79th Street near the Bacon Theater on the Upper West Side and now serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert.
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4. Island
4.6
Exceptional(1345)
$$$$
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 42 times today
Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.
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5. Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
new
3.8
Excellent(680)
$$$$
• Soul food • Harlem
Booked 4 times today
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar in Harlem NYC is sure to stimulate your appetite. Located on Frederick Douglas Blvd and the corner of 120th Street, Harlem NYC, Chocolat Harlem features a menu of delicately updated soul food, American comfort and Southern food. Widely known as a popular Harlem brunch spot, our menu includes steaks, oxtails, short ribs of beef, fresh seafood, red velvet pancakes, classic shrimp & grits and our famous fried chicken, accented by pairings of wines and cocktails from our extensive wine list, seasonal and local ingredients. Chocolat Harlem is a favorite of national and international visitors to Harlem and NYC. Famous celebrities love to dine and entertain at Chocolat Harlem when in NYC.
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6. La Grande Boucherie NYC
4.6
Exceptional(11294)
$$$$
• French • Midtown West
Booked 336 times today
With a dazzling dining gallery featuring 40’ glass ceilings, this brasserie and steakhouse is built in the tradition of the Belle Époque, inspired by elegant Art Nouveau design. The menu highlights timeless French classics, from hors d’œuvres and plats principaux to desserts crafted to embody true joie de vivre, alongside a diverse selection of prime steaks, an in-house dry-aged meat program, and premium A5 Japanese wagyu. Guests may dine with us throughout the day, with offerings spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, late lunch, dinner, a lunch prix fixe, and our pre-theatre menu. Our beverage program presents an elevated selection of signature and mini cocktails, non-alcoholic creations, barrel-aged spirits, absinthe, and beer, complemented by an extensive wine list. We also feature the Green Hour menu, offering a curated selection of cocktails and an assortment of exquisite bites. We look forward to welcoming you!*Please note kitchen hours may differ.
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7. Marlow East
4.5
Awesome(513)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 59 times today
"Marlow East is a sophisticated New American restaurant and cocktail lounge where nature inspired elegance meets culinary innovation. With interiors evoking the tranquility and charm of Central Park, wood accents, curated art, lush greenery, and sculptural lighting, our space invites guests into a serene yet vibrant dining experience. Executive Chef Braxton Decker presents a refined New American menu that reimagines seasonal ingredients through an elevated, modern lens. Dishes celebrate local flavors while incorporating global technique, delivering plates that are as thoughtful as they are flavorful. The bar program, led by Beverage Director Kat Foster, offers a meticulously crafted cocktail list highlighting inventive riffs on classic"
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8. Estiatorio Milos – Midtown New York
4.8
Exceptional(9225)
$$$$
• Seafood • Midtown West
Booked 164 times today
With a commitment to the freshest, most flavorful fish, flown in daily from the Greek islands and featured in its open fish market, Milos offers a dining experience based on the simplicity and sincerity of the Mediterranean diet. The restaurant's airy, elegant setting is reminiscent of the Greek islands. Founder and chef Costas Spiliadis continues the standard of excellence and hospitality he began in Montreal, where he opened the original Milos. *Please note that our Brunch, Pre-Theatre & Post-Theatre menus will not be available on Mother's Day 05/11/25. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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9. Mykonian House
4.6
Exceptional(346)
$$$$
• Greek • Upper East Side
Booked 39 times today
Mykonian House offers authentic Greek cuisine with a strong focus on fresh seafood, inspired by the flavors of the Greek islands. Located in the Upper East Side near The Met, the menu features classic dishes such as spanakopita, shrimp saganaki, chicken souvlaki, and expertly prepared whole fish sourced directly from Greece.Guests can enjoy a weekday lunch prix fixe menu for $39, available Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, including first and second courses and dessert - ideal for a refined lunch or a pre - or post-museum dining experience.Led by restaurateur Gregory Politis, co-owner of well-known Upper East Side Greek restaurants Yefsi and Korali, Mykonian House delivers a welcoming dining experience rooted in tradition and quality.
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10. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(1234)
$$$$
• Italian • Midtown East
Booked 117 times today
La Pecora Bianca (“the white sheep”), offers a relaxed, all day dining experience with approachable, quality Italian food, in a stylish and comfortable setting.We take Italian food back to its roots as a local and seasonal cuisine, with a menu that centers around house-made pastas and modern takes on classic Italian fare. All of our pastas, including our signature rigatoni vodka, gramigna, and tagliatelle bolognese, are made daily in-house. Our drinks are inspired by the tradition of aperitivo hour on the ‘Piazza’, and feature the La Pecora Rosa organic rosé, an extensive selection of spritzes and negronis, and signature cocktails built around Italian Amari.For us and our guests, Italian is not just a cuisine, it’s a way of life: a social ritual centered around food and drink that makes every day feel a little more fully-lived.

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  • Kirsten
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely fantastic. Menu options are plentiful, everything we ordered was delicious. We sat outside because the weather was perfect but inside was gorgeous and the music was a vibe. Can’t wait to be back.
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    Rosemary's Midtown$$$$• Italian• Midtown East
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    4.5
  • BrianGold
    New York City •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always a fantastic dining experience! Always consistently good.
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    Cafe d'Alsace$$$$• French• Upper East Side
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    4.7
  • JoelGold
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We dine here almost every week and the food and service are always outstanding. But it often takes an inordinately long time for my martini to arrive, which is a shame because it’s such a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail while we get our evening underway.
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    Island$$$$• American• Upper East Side
    •
    4.6
  • DuncanGold
    New York City •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 18 May 2026
    Enjoyed our lunch here so much - something for everyone in breakfast and lunch categories. Nice vibe and excellent service; fried chicken outstanding.
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    Chocolat Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Soul food• Harlem
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    3.8
  • KimikoGold
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Apr 2026
    I really loved this place! The food was really good and very reasonably priced for the quality. Our sever was very attentive and terrific. This will be our go-to Italian in this neighborhood!!!
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    Botte UES$$$$• Italian• Upper East Side
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    4.4

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