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The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side
Our favorite Upper West Side restaurants for all sorts of dining situations.
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Where To Eat Near Columbus Circle
The best restaurants around Columbus Circle and the Deutsche Bank Center (formerly known as the Time Warner Center).
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Where To Drink On The Upper West Side
Use this guide to find all the best bars in the neighborhood.
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15 Uptown Spots That Feel Like Downtown Spots
When you want to feel like you’re in a bar or restaurant 70 blocks south of where you actually are, go to any of these spots.
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The Uptown Hit List: The Best New Restaurants Above 59th Street
The best new restaurants above 59th Street.
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Where To Eat Around Columbia University
Whether you are a student, visiting a student, or just lost in this part of town, here's how to eat well around Columbia University.
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The Best Places To Have Dinner For Around $30 On The Upper West Side
Restaurants perfect for when you don’t want to make dinner, but also don’t feel like spending a ridiculous amount of money.
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Dagon
Dagon is a big pastel restaurant on the Upper West Side where you can eat hummus, brisket shakshuka, and a flabread the size of your arm.
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French Roast
A classic bistro on the Upper West Side, French Roast is a charming, unpretentious place where you can eat duck confit and watch Law & Order on TV.
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Maison Pickle
The food at this Upper West Side American restaurant is often cartoonish and over-the-top. It also really hits the spot.
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El Fish Marisqueria
Come to this semi-upscale Mexican restaurant on the Upper West Side for lobster tacos and tuna tostadas before going to Lincoln Center.
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Tatiana
Tatiana is a sleek, Bronx-inspired Afro-Caribbean restaurant in David Geffen Hall helmed by Top Chef alumn Kwame Onwuachi
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The Best Restaurants On The Upper West Side
Our favorite Upper West Side restaurants for all sorts of dining situations.
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Miriam
A busy brunch destination on the Upper West Side, this Israeli restaurant is perfect for some midday shakshuka.
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Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
This Upper West Side outpost of the popular spot that started in Harlem will satisfy your soul food craving whenever it hits.
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Thyme & Tonic
At Thyme & Tonic on the UWS, there's a lively bar scene and plenty of great vegan and gluten-free options.
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Modern Bread & Bagel
Go to this UWS cafe for all your gluten-free bread, bagel, and bakery needs.
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Sushi W
If you like relatively quick meals, very little chit chat, and fresh fish, Sushi W on the Upper West Side is the spot for you.
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Cafe Luxembourg
Cafe Luxembourg on the UWS is a classic French bistro from the same team as The Odeon in Tribeca.
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Caffè Storico
Caffè Storico is little more than a good bet for dinner in the neighborhood or some pre-gaming before you hit the planetarium. Who wants to get drunk and see a laser show?
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The Smith Lincoln Center
That's right, another Infatuation review for yet another location of The Smith. Why? Because The Smith is always there when you need it to be. Sometimes for the food. Sometimes for the bathroom. Either way, it's there, and it's good.
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Community Food & Juice
Community Food & Juice is one of the best brunch spots around Morningside Heights and Columbia University. Unfortunately, that's exactly when it's at its worst. Hit it any other time for best results.
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RedFarm
The best modern dim sum restaurant in town now has a second location on the Upper West Side.
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Playa Betty’s
Playa Betty’s is a fun place to drink margaritas with a big group on the Upper West Side.
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Crave Fishbar
Crave Fishbar’s second location on the UWS is larger than the original UES spot and works for nearly every situation.
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Bar Boulud
Daniel Boulud's "casual bistro" Bar Boulud is one of the best places to eat near Lincoln Square.