Upper West Side
Upper West Side
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This Upper West Side outpost of the popular spot that started in Harlem will satisfy your soul food craving whenever it hits.
Thyme & Tonic
At Thyme & Tonic on the UWS, there's a lively bar scene and plenty of great vegan and gluten-free options.
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.
Sushi Nonaka
High-quality sushi, a garden patio, and an omakase for $115 make Sushi Nonaka one of the best secrets on the Upper West Side.
Mama’s Too
Mama’s Too is a tiny pizza place on the Upper West Side, and it’s where you’ll find some of the best slices in the area. Get the square pepperoni one.
Bánh
Bánh is a casual Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant that makes exceptional bún bò bơ and bánh mì.
Jacob's Pickles
Jacobs Pickles is great if you need an Upper West Side brunch spot or dinner meetup with someone you know will embrace the heavy bar food.
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?
Peacefood Cafe
We learned a lot of things from eating at Peacefood Cafe, mostly related to non-violence and how nachos are apparently good for you.
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.
Marlow Bistro
Marlow Bistro is an Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side that feels like the setting of a first date scene from a 90s romantic comedy.
Boulud Sud
Ultimately, we are sure that Boulud Sud is some kind of Mediterranean culinary stroke of genius, just like the critics say that it is. But this is the kind of restaurant best suited for people who still keep an actual Zagat guide in their house.
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.
Crave Fishbar
Crave Fishbar’s second location on the UWS is larger than the original UES spot and works for nearly every situation.
The Ribbon
Finally, the kind of restaurant the Upper West Side has long been starved for. The Ribbon has style and substance and does classic food right.
Cafe Luxembourg
Cafe Luxembourg on the UWS is a classic French bistro from the same team as The Odeon in Tribeca.
Playa Betty’s
Playa Betty’s is a fun place to drink margaritas with a big group on the Upper West Side.
Bar Boulud
Daniel Boulud's "casual bistro" Bar Boulud is one of the best places to eat near Lincoln Square.
Good Enough To Eat
The Upper West Side may not be flush with noteworthy dining out options, but they certainly have one meal on lockdown – brunch. Good Enough To Eat has been an institution up in these parts for a good 30 years, and a spot we'll happily go to for simple, heavy handed home cooking.
Barney Greengrass
Barney Greengrass is the definition of a Classic NYC Establishment. What’s not to love about a 100-year-old tradition of sturgeon scrambled eggs and a H&H bagel with lox, cream cheese and tomato?
Absolute Bagels
Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side makes our favorite bagels in all of New York City. Bring cash and get a Thai iced tea.
Chick Chick
Chick Chick on the UWS serves an entire menu dedicated to Korean fried chicken, and you should (in turn) dedicate yourself to their entire menu.