Best restaurants near me in Upper East Side, NY

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1. Central Park Boathouse

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Upper East Side

Booked 160 times today

Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.Monday - SaturdayLUNCH: 11am -4pmDINNER: 4pm - 9pmSundayBRUNCH: 11am - 2:45pmDINNER: 3pm - 8pmIn addition, our outdoor Cafe, which is open daily from 8am to 7pm. *For parties of 10 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com **Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th ave.

2. Blue Mezze Bar

4.5

Awesome(565)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 28 times today

Traditional food in a modern setting.Vibes of Mediterranean all around you while you taste the selected mezzes and sipping your drink. The Blue will leave your eyes and palate rejuvenated.

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3. Flex Mussels - UES

4.7

Exceptional(2745)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 57 times today

Direct importers of mussels from Prince Edward Island and oysters that taste like you're kissing the sea.

4. Pil Pil

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Upper East Side

Booked 21 times today

Pil Pil, named for a specific kind of sauce originating in the Basque region of Spain, fills an important role on the Upper East Side. It is a neighborhood watering hole, upscale and with enough ambience for a perfect date or friendly hangout, but still casual enough to lure locals back multiple times each week. Come enjoy a “homey atmosphere” where locals can have good food and wine. We look forward to seeing you!

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5. Crave Fishbar Upper East

4.5

Awesome(36)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 30 times today

Crave Fishbar—NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant—is home to the #Oystergram Happy Hour, NYC’s best oyster happy hour deal. At home in Midtown East, Upper East Side and Upper West Side we serve creative seafood in an upscale neighborhood setting, complete with warm hospitality. Global flavors and innovative preparations highlight our sustainable seafood, heritage meats, and organic produce. Our raw bar features a daily selection of east and west coast oysters, sometimes up to twenty varieties each night. For business dinners, special occasions, and dining out just-because, we’re here to serve you a sustainable and memorable meal.

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6. Tavern on the Green

4.7

Exceptional(18448)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 471 times today

Magical is a word thrown around a lot when discussing Tavern On The Green and one can’t help but feel magic in the air. Jim and David, architect Richard Lewis and landscape architect Robin Key, preserved the Victorian/ Gothic elegance of the semi-circular building; it is authentic, natural, elegant and sexy. It has been re-built to spectacular precision and the décor is of a grand farmhouse one might find on the property of an Italian Villa or a historic Hudson River Valley mansion.Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts for gentlemen nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. Reservations as early as 60 days out through our Reservations Department at 212-877-8684 or reservations@tavernonthegreen.com

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7. Caffe Buon Gusto - UES

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 12 times today

This charming Upper East Side café exudes comfort and conviviality, with parchment shades that soften light from sconces that warm the room. Eager to please, the kitchen uses high-quality ingredients for its mix-and-match philosophy. Patrons can choose their meats, their pastas (dried or, for a slight surcharge, the restaurant's own homemade), and their sauces (from a simple marinara to a more complex carbonara) as they create their own dishes. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a cappuccino or a chocolate tartufo all served up with a smile. During this time, the Restaurant staff is taking temperature of diners and a phone number from one member of the party for contact tracing . Plexi-glass dividers are set up for both inside and outside dining areas.

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8. A La Turka Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Upper East Side

Booked 16 times today

The restaurant has been featured on Channel 4, showing how to grill kebabs on the roof of Rockefeller Center, as well as how to make salt-baked fish, and on Fox5 where Dave Price has showcased its Saturday Night kebab buffet, belly dancers and live music. A La Turka offers along with 20 different kebabs like a kebab factory, including chicken, lamb, and beef, also Mediterranean fish selections, as Branzini, in a cozy atmosphere that you and your family feel like having an authentic and remarkable meal in Bosphorus, Istanbul.

9. Boqueria UES

4.6

Exceptional(906)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Upper East Side

Booked 11 times today

An energetic yet intimate Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space in the heart of the Upper East Side.Perfect for a relaxed and delicious get-together over happy hour and shared plates, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch! Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Parties of 6 or more will enjoy our Chef's Tasting Menu ($52pp plus beverage, tax, and gratuity).Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.