Best Lunch Restaurants in Highbridge

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1. Island

4.7

Exceptional(1206)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Island. We have proudly been the neighborhood favorite in Carnegie Hill since we opened our doors in 1986. We take pride to offer the freshest seafood (think Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, Lobster Roll, Maple Glazed Salmon or Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to name a few), a great variety of fresh salads, a burger that people die for and much more. We have a bar where you can dine or simply enjoy a cocktail or a glass of of wine (our entire wine list is served by the glass). Our warm and thoughtful service is hard to find in New York and is what continues to keep our customers coming back. We hope that you will come give Island a try and become one of our new regulars!Please note that we cannot take reservations for specific tables or specific sections though we will do our best to accommodate a request.

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2. The Met Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(3280)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 38 times today

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

3. Bocado Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1372)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 22 times today

Nestled on the Upper East Side near the renowned Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, Bocado Cafe warmly welcomes you. As a rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar, we pride ourselves on serving American bistro fare from morning until night.At Bocado Cafe, we provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Whether you're joining us for brunch with friends and family or seeking a night filled with great cocktails, wine, and delicious food, we cater to a variety of dining experiences.

4. Momoya

4.6

Exceptional(473)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Upper West Side

Booked 26 times today

Momoya is the perfect place for lunch with a group of coworkers. Sit at a table and choose from a menu with Kitchen Entrées like Teriyaki, Scottish Salmon or Grass-Fed Rib Eye. Noodle dishes are served with wasabi seaweed tempura and oshinko. If you come solo or with a partner, you can find a seat at the sushi bar. The extensive sushi menu features entrées such as the eight-piece sushi, tuna roll or the 15-piece sashimi. Momoya is family friendly and has seating adequate for children. Your choice of Miso soup or salad comes with lunch specials. Beverages include an international wine list as well as specialty cocktails like the Gin Ray or the Momo splash created with peach sake, rose champagne and orange juice.If you are not able to dine-in or just prefer to dine at another location, Momoya offers both delivery and take-out options.

5. Westville - UWS

4.7

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper West Side

Booked 32 times today

Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

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6. Community Food & Juice

4.6

Exceptional(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Harlem

Booked 11 times today

Community Food & Juice is a lively restaurant in New York City, offering fresh, organic American cuisine and vegetarian options. Our menu features local, seasonal ingredients with dishes that cater to every taste. Step into a warm, inviting atmosphere with modern design, expansive windows, and natural woods. Whether you're enjoying brunch with friends or a cozy dinner with family, Community Food & Juice is the ideal setting. Our culinary adventure includes fluffy pancakes, savory breakfast burritos, pan-seared salmon, and crispy Maryland crab cakes. Don't miss our signature Community Club sandwich, featuring roasted turkey, bacon, avocado, and Swiss cheese. For a healthy option, try the bowl of beets with whipped goat cheese and pistachios. More than just a restaurant, Community Food & Juice is a gathering place for the community. With friendly staff, delicious food, and a welcoming vibe, it's the perfect spot to relax, connect, and enjoy life's simple pleasures.

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7. 5 Napkin Burger - Upper West Side

4.6

Exceptional(1598)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Upper West Side

Booked 21 times today

5 Napkin Burger is a premium, full-service burger restaurant with a full craft beer & cocktail bar.

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8. Madame Bonté Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Upper East Side

Booked 2 times today

By day, Madame Bonté cafe combines sophistication with convenience to bring you the best quality specialty coffee, artisanal pastries, & gourmet sandwiches the city has to offer. After the day is through, join us for a drink on our backyard patio, downstairs at our bar, or in our cozy and spacious dining room. Our 84th St. location now offers wine, beer and cocktails as well as small plates and some French classics. Our wine list is carefully curated, combining New and Old World wines from around the world.

9. Little Owl

4.9

Exceptional(4539)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Village

Booked 67 times today

Nearly 2 grateful decades later the Chef & Owner Joey Campanaro humbly Introduces Little owl's, the Chef's Room, our newest twin dining room, just 1 door down Bedford street, in the Friends Building at Bedford and Grove, accepting reservations for Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Private Dining. Along with Lisa Komara's expertly chosen wine list, we offer bold-flavored, Seasonal-Mediterranean American cuisine with friendly, professional service. We accept reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, in our cozy dining rooms in the storied West Village. We're a corner gem with a big pork chop and an even bigger heart— serving with love since 2006. From bridal showers, to product launches, you can book fully private, affordable, lunch meetings, dinner parties and brunch events in the Chef's room-up to 24 people. Not all tables are reserved so walk ins are encouraged. To reserve the bar, the best seats in town, please contact the restaurant.Thank you for being a part of our Little Owl Family!

10. Joe Allen

4.7

Exceptional(4872)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Theater District

Booked 54 times today

We take reservations starting one week in advance of your desired date--seven days in advance, starting at 11 AM online and over the phone. And with Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if your desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call; we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.Because of staggered theater times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more. Apologies, but we don't reserve tables "only for drinks."For reservations after theater, please check your show's running time on our website.Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.

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BarryVIP
New York City •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always, a great place to have a nice meal in a terrific setting.
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IslandPrice: Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.7
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LiamVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent overall experience and meal. As good as it gets! Wonderful location, vista, creative and delicious food, excellent service and ambience.
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The Met Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Upper East Side
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4.5
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Monica
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was all amazing - it’s a little bit loud in here but manageable
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MomoyaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Upper West Side
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4.6
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billVIP
New York City •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
a very casual brasserie style resto serving comfort food from USA and Italy: staff from NYC and Philippines lend a great level of hospitality and warmth to what might have been a standard UES cafe. But it is the unexpected quality and diversity of the food that brings many people back together here. Pricing is fair and maybe even a bargain when one considers the "free" Mimosas at brunch. All in all, a surprise gem on Lexington in the upper 80s.
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Bocado CafePrice: Moderate• American• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Stephen
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
I had an excellent (virgin) watermelon sangria, and the breakfast burrito was awesome. Nice bang for ur buck; I’d go back.
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Westville - UWSPrice: Moderate• American• Upper West Side
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4.7

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