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The Best Brunch On The Upper East Side
There are a lot of places to eat eggs and pancakes in the middle of the day on the Upper East Side. Here are our favorites.
Where To Eat Near The Met
Viennese pastries, pastrami on rye, carbonara lunch specials and more stuff to eat by the museum.
Where To Eat Sushi On The Upper East Side
Our favorite options for nigiri and sashimi east of Central Park.
Where To Eat Outside On The Upper East Side
31 great outdoor dining options between East 60th and 110th.
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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Hoexter's
Hoexter's is a throwback to the 1970s, complete with gorgonzola bread and flannel wallpaper.
Lexington Candy Shop
Watch your soda being mixed, and your pancakes being flipped at this UES diner from 1925.
Al Badawi
On the Upper East Side, Al Badawi is a Middle Eastern restaurant with cheesy flatbreads, dips, and proteins that are reliably good for a group dinner.
Da Adriano
This small Italian cafe and restaurant on the Upper East Side is a low-key neighborhood spot for a plate of pasta and a glass of wine.
Super Taste
Pick up some noodle soup at Super Taste’s Upper East Side location, then walk over to the Met and eat it on the museum's steps.
Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar
This takeout counter next to Schaller and Weber on the UES serves great brats and wieners with all kinds of toppings.
Nectar
Nectar isn't the cheapest diner in the world, but if you need a place to eat a turkey sandwich on the UES, this longstanding spot is there for you.
Ryan's Daughter
Mega popular UES bar Ryan's Daughter has everything, from arcade games and a jukebox to a great beer selection and $9 cocktails.
Biddy's Pub
Even on a random weekday, you can always count on Biddy's for a good time. This UES pub is tiny, friendly, and usually packed.
Casa Cruz
Casa Cruz occupies an entire townhouse on the Upper East Side, and it's a nice place to eat foie gras once you've finished your daily philanthropy.
Where To Eat Sushi On The Upper East Side
Our favorite options for nigiri and sashimi east of Central Park.
Amura Japanese Cuisine
Amura is a casual sushi spot on the Upper East Side with a gigantic menu and unique dishes.
Zawa Japanese
Zawa offers high-quality fish on the Upper East Side that you'd pay a lot more for at fancier sushi restaurants.
Sushi Seki
Sushi Seki Upper East Side is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. Sit at the counter, and order piece by piece.
Noz Market
There are two ways to eat at Noz Market: omakase in the back room, or handrolls up front. You'll get excellent fish and rice either way.
Heidelberg Restaurant
Heidelberg is a German restaurant on the Upper East Side that's great for a casual weeknight dinner or a group hangout.
The Dining Room at The Met
The Dining Room at the Met is worth a visit for the treetop views of Central Park alone, but they also serve an impressive seasonal tasting menu.
The Mark
This Jean-Georges restaurant in the Mark Hotel is a reliable walk-in option for upscale seafood and pizza.
Sant Ambroeus UES
Sant Ambroeus is a fashionable spot on the UES that serves solid food and excellent desserts.
Where To Eat Near The Met
Viennese pastries, pastrami on rye, carbonara lunch specials and more stuff to eat by the museum.