Uptown

Guide

The best restaurants in the neighborhood.

Adrian Kane, Courtney Sprewer & Veda Kilaru

August 30, 2023

Review

Visit Marina’s for fantastic cocktails and a bowl of pollo al ajillo you won’t forget.

Veda Kilaru

August 30, 2023

Review

Downstate Donuts is an Uptown shop with great donuts made of mashed potatoes.

John Ringor

May 26, 2023

Review

Thai Pastry is a cozy restaurant in Uptown with a long menu of Thai dishes and a fun dessert and snack selection.

Veda Kilaru

May 16, 2023

Review

Sephardic Sisters is a great vegan Middle Eastern spot in Uptown, with a focus on spicy dishes.

John Ringor

May 10, 2023

Review

El Rincon is a lively counter-service Venezuelan restaurant in Uptown with excellent arepas and cachapas.

Veda Kilaru

May 8, 2023

Review

Queen Sheba is a great cafe in Uptown with a small menu of Ethiopian breakfast dishes and good coffee.

John Ringor

May 3, 2023

Review

Selam is an Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown that specializes in raw dishes like kitfo and tere siga.

John Ringor

May 3, 2023

Review

Tesfa is a fantastic BYOB Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown.

John Ringor

May 1, 2023

Review

Ragadan is a casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Uptown with fantastic burgers and falafel sandwiches.

John Ringor

January 23, 2023

Review

Furama is a Chinese restaurant in Uptown.

Sam Faye

January 18, 2023

Review

Badabing Wings is a counter-service spot in Uptown with some great chicken wings.

John Ringor

October 13, 2022

Review

Rakkan Ramen is an Uptown ramen spot specializing in vegetable-based broth.

John Ringor

September 23, 2022

Review

Milly’s is an Uptown pizza spot making great deep dish pizza inspired by Pequod’s and Burt’s.

John Ringor

September 20, 2022

Review

Agami Contemporary Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Uptown.

John Ringor

September 14, 2022

Review

Ba Le is a great bánh mì spot in Uptown.

Adrian Kane

September 14, 2022

Review

Brass Heart is an expensive tasting menu restaurant in Uptown offering both a vegan and a regular menu.

Adrian Kane

August 22, 2022

Review

Tiztal Cafe is a breakfast place in Uptown that serves amazing chilaquiles.

Adrian Kane

January 21, 2022

Review

In-On Thai is a great BYOB Thai spot in Uptown.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

Review

Demera in Uptown is one of the best Ethiopian spots in town. Go with a group and try a few different things.

Sam Faye

January 14, 2022

Review

Head to Sun Wah for Chinese BBQ in general, but mainly just go for the duck.

Sam Faye

January 14, 2022

Review

Immm Rice & Beyond is a great BYOB Thai restaurant in Uptown.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

Review

Tank Noodle is a casual Vietnamese restaurant that serves great pho, among other traditional dishes.

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Sam Faye

Review

Palace Gate is a great spot serving Ghanaian food.

Adrian Kane

September 27, 2020

Review

Carol’s is a country bar in Uptown that’s great for dancing to live music and eating at the bar.

Josh Barnett

November 22, 2019