Review

Keys & Heels is a speakeasy disguised as a locksmith and shoe repair shop. It's never uncomfortably crowded, and it's one of the best options for cocktails on the Upper East Side.

Kenny Yang

September 26, 2022

Review

The problem with this location of Pick-A-Bagel on 77th and Lex is that you’re just not sure what you’re going to get.

Kenny Yang

September 6, 2022

Review

THEP is a Thai restaurant on the Upper East Side with an attractive space but uneven food.

Kenny Yang

September 6, 2022

Review

Sojourn on the Upper East Side has a menu influenced by a lot of different cuisines, and it's a solid option for when all you need is somewhere that’s “just fine.”

Kenny Yang

September 6, 2022

Guide

There are a lot of places to eat eggs and pancakes in the middle of the day on the Upper East Side. Here are our favorites.

Team Infatuation

August 19, 2022

Review

Café Sabarsky is a classic Viennese cafe in the Neue Galerie that will transport you straight to Europe.

Carina Finn

August 19, 2022

Review

Lilli and Loo is your best option for gluten-free Chinese food on the UES.

Neha Talreja

August 9, 2022

Review

Ralph's is a fashionable coffee shop on Madison Avenue that makes a wonderful chocolate chip cookie.

Carina Finn

July 26, 2022

Review

NR is a cocktail bar on the Upper East Side that serves inventive drinks and solid ramen.

Carina Finn

July 6, 2022

Review

Sasabune is a high-end sushi omakase restaurant on the Upper East Side with attentive chefs and interesting fish.

Neha Talreja

February 25, 2022

Review

You want the short version of this review? The cheapest meal at Sushi Noz costs $250, and it’s worth the price.

Hannah Albertine

January 26, 2022

Review

Tanoshi Sushi is a reasonably-priced, BYOB omakase spot on the Upper East Side that offers interesting add-on nigiri.

Kenny Yang

January 14, 2022

Review

Mission Ceviche is a fun Peruvian restaurant on the Upper East Side where you should bring a group.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

Review

Sushi Jin is a sushi spot on the UES, and it’s one of the best places to get a sub-$150 omakase in the East 80s.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

Review

Hui is a great Sichuan restaurant on the Upper East Side with a little outdoor dining area too.

Diana Kuan

January 14, 2022

Review

East Harlem Botting Co. is a neighborhood brunch and burger spot to hang out with friends, your kids, or a TV.

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Andrew Steinthal

Review

2nd Floor Bar & Essen is a semi-hidden bar above 2nd Ave Deli on the Upper East Side. It’s perfect for date night, and the food is great.

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Bryan Kim

Review

Scalinatella doesn’t serve the best Italian on the Upper East Side, but it’s a good spot for an old-school experience.

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Marisa Dunn

Review

Pastrami Queen makes some of our favorite sandwiches on the Upper East Side.

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Hannah Albertine

Review

The New York experience is really about making this gigantic metropolis feel smaller. Viand is one of those places.

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Chris Stang

Review

JG Melon is an Upper East Side burger institution. It's also the best and cheapest thing you can hit for lunch after the Met.

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Chris Stang

Review

A great British pub that will help you solve all of your Upper East Side problems, or at least the ones related to food.

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Chris Stang

Review

Daniel is a New York City fine dining classic. Save it for a special occasion and eat in the salon, where things are a bit more laid back.

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Chris Stang

Review

Sushi of Gari serves some of the best sushi on the Upper East Side.

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Hannah Albertine

Review

Moti Mahal Delux, on the Upper East Side, is the first US franchise of the massive Indian restaurant chain from New Delhi.

Written by

Chris Stang