Upper East Side Restaurants
By Justin Hartung, Restaurants Editor
Between Central Park and the East River, this old-school New York neighborhood has something for every appetite--ultra-romantic four-star legends, neighborhood burger joints and international cuisine that covers about every corner of the globe.
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Daniel
60 E 65th St, New York, NY
Lively yet elegant, Daniel Boulud's sumptuous flagship remains one of the city's worthiest fine dining destinations. -
Amaranth Restaurant
21 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Swish Upper East Sider focuses on hearty food in small doses. -
Aureole
34 E 61st St, New York, NY
An inviting townhouse for top-tier New American dining. -
JoJo
160 E 64th St Ste 1, New York, NY
Jean-Georges' posh yet relaxed townhouse restaurant still earns a loyal following with its exacting French fusion fare. -
Cafe Boulud
20 E 76th St, New York, NY
Daniel Boulud's second-tier restaurant is first-rate. -
Payard
1032 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Posh pastries and a classy bistro perfectly suited to the nabe's particular palate. -
Maya
1191 1st Ave, New York, NY
High-end Mexican that ranks among the city's best. -
Etats-Unis
242 E 81st St, New York, NY
A hidden find with fine food, swank environs and a hip little bar across the street. -
Atlantic Grill
1341 3rd Ave, New York, NY
This seafood star still reels them in after all these years. -
Kai
822 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Inspired uptown Japanese restaurant makes a big splash by keeping things on a small scale. -
Sushi of Gari
402 E 78th St, New York, NY
Secret, off-the-menu sushi draws a loyal crowd. -
Solace Restaurant
406 E 64th St, New York, NY
New American restaurant earns its peaceful moniker with a serene townhouse setting.
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Sfoglia
1402 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Italian favorite from Nantucket feeds well-heeled uptowners at their home away from (summer) home. -
Cafe d'Alsace
1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY
This bustling brasserie gives the neighborhood a taste of Alsatian cooking. -
Taste Restaurant & Wine Bar
1413 3rd Ave, New York, NY
A low-key neighborhood spot for the Park Avenue set. -
Totonno's
1544 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Renowned pizza served up in a kid-friendly atmosphere. -
P.J. Clarke's
915 3rd Ave, New York, NY
This burger at this classic pub ranks among the best in the city. -
Taco Taco
1726 2nd Ave, New York, NY
It's like a brightly colored pinata full of taqueria fare instead of candy. -
Beyoglu
1431 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Subtly exotic food draws an older crowd to this Turkish meze house. -
Sushi Seki
1143 1st Ave, New York, NY
It's an unlikely place to taste the best otoro of your life, but Chef Seki wows at this unassuming sushi mecca. -
Patsy's Pizza
2287 1st Ave, New York, NY
Burned-out East Harlem pizzeria serves coal-fired pies that shine.
