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Best Soul Food Restaurants in Upper East Side

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A photo of STK - NYC - Midtown restaurant
3.9
Excellent(10625)
$$$$
• Soul food • Midtown West
Booked 160 times today
Ask for Adrian as your server, she’s amazing!! 10/10
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4.7
Exceptional(707)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 8 times today
Knowledgeable bartender; menu offers lots of choices from salads and sandwiches to well though out entrees. We both had fish (salmon and sea bass). Throughly enjoyed our meal. Neighborhood restaurant, great prices for NYC
A photo of The Elgin restaurant
4.4
Awesome(862)
$$$$
• Soul food • Theater District
Booked 52 times today
The Elgin is at the top of my list of restaurants to go to when I’m in Midtown. It hits all the right notes with the choice of food, drink selections are exceptional and a great atmosphere to dine in.
A photo of Hunt & Fish Club NYC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3392)
$$$$
• Soul food • Theater District
Booked 28 times today
My favorite place to dine in Manhattan. The ambiance, food, and service are top-rate. Cannot wait to return.
A photo of The Consulate Upper West Side restaurant
4.4
Awesome(531)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 48 times today
Had a wonderful brunch. Our servers were terrific and the food was delicious. They took us on time and we would highly recommend anyone to check out the place. 
A photo of Brooklyn Diner restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1368)
$$$$
• Soul food • Midtown West
Booked 47 times today
Very good thank you very much. Looking forward to returning soon.
A photo of Joe Allen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5333)
$$$$
• Soul food • Theater District
Booked 85 times today
I was thrilled to be able to have a birthday dinner celebration at Joe Allen’s last night after not having been there for over a year due to medical issues so it was quite the celebration! Fabulous food and service as always. It’s a treasure in the Theater community to be sure.
A photo of Sea Fire Grill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4119)
$$$$
• Soul food • Midtown East
Booked 17 times today
Fish was excellent (Halibut and Swordfish) and one of our party had the $45 prix fixe lunch which was great value.
A photo of Nougatine at Jean Georges restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5598)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 33 times today
Loved everything: the food, excellent service and beautiful interior!
A photo of Rampoldi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(347)
$$$$
• Soul food • Upper West Side
Booked 6 times today
Food and service were excellent, and the staff extremely responsive and accommodating.
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