Chez Nick is an American bistro that’s one of the best casual date spots on the Upper East Side.

Bilao is a Filipino restaurant on the UES that works perfectly for lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends.

Barking Dog is a casual American spot on the Upper East Side where you can sit outside during brunch with your dog.

Emack & Bolio’s is a fantastic ice cream place with soft serve and waffle cones covered in rice crispy treats.

Angkor on the UES is running takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining service until August 1st - here’s what to order.

Anassa Taverna is a big Greek restaurant that’s useful for a last-minute dinner in the East 60s.

Cafe D’Alsace is an Alsatian restaurant on the UES that’s good for a nice meal with your extended family or a drink at the bar.

Bar Coastal is a sports bar on the UES that makes really good wings.

Caffe Buon Gusto is a casual Italian restaurant on the UES, and it's one of the best date spots in the area.

Bombay Chowk is a casual Indian restaurant on the UES with neon lights, chairs that look like thrones, and some very good chicken kadai.

Sasabune Express is a casual sushi spot on the UES that serves great handrolls and sushi platters.

Sable’s is the Upper East Side’s best appetizing shop.

Café Boulud is a casual sister restaurant to Daniel, but there’s not very much that’s casual about it.

Pio Pio is a casual Peruvian spot on the UES that makes very good rotisserie chicken.

Roy’s Fish Market is a tiny fishmonger with a sushi bar in the back, and it’s a solid option for affordable pick-up sushi on the UES.

The Upper East Side has a Xi’an too, and it’s a great place to spend around $10 on spicy hand-ripped noodles.