Best Seasonal Restaurants in Upper East Side

389 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC restaurant

1. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(24234)

$$$$

• Italian • Theater District / Times Square

Booked 351 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

2. TAO Uptown

4.4

Awesome(13220)

$$$$

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 75 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

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3. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(5306)

$$$$

• American • Midtown East

Booked 76 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.We are open daily for Breakfast* (6:30-10 am), traditional Afternoon Tea (10:30 am-4 pm) and Evening Cocktails and Lite Fare (5 pm-11 pm). At this time, we are only accepting reservations for Afternoon Tea. Availability for Evening Cocktails and Lite Fare is on a walk-in basis. For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com *Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.

4. Oceana

4.7

Exceptional(6403)

$$$$

• American • Midtown West

Booked 41 times today

Under the guidance of the Livanos family and Paul McLaughlin, Oceana has provided New Yorkers with an exceptional seafood destination since 1992. Oceana delivers a fresh, seasonal, innovative and approachable seafood-forward menu, with additional offerings suitable for any palate.Oceana has a 70 seat Cafe with a 18 seat marble bar. Great for lunch, after work cocktails & snacks, pre-theater dinner and post-theater desserts. Spring and Summer bring a 50 seat outdoor dining area and our new West Park Beer Garden 200 person capacity, private dining options include our Chefs Table with seating for up to 6, our new Chefs Counter for 6, Wine Room for 18, and our Grand Salon for 80. Full buyouts are also available.

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5. The Smith- Lincoln Square

4.5

Awesome(10637)

$$$$

• American • Lincoln Square

Booked 331 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

6. Becco

4.6

Exceptional(25886)

$$$$

• Italian • Theater District / Times Square

Booked 114 times today

Lidia Bastianich & her son Joe's Theater District mainstay. Best known for the $29.95 pasta tasting menu & the great selections on the $35 Italian wine list. Loved by locals & out of towners alike, Becco has been serving consistently delicious regional Italian cuisine since 1993. Located on the famed Restaurant Row in NYC's Theatre District, Becco is open for lunch & dinner seven days a week. Enjoy signature dishes, like the Osso Bucco, as well as the bounty of fresh seasonal preparations. The Reserve Wine list has many of Italy's best known producers, as well as some more eclectic wine makers. A knowledgeable staffer will be on hand to help you make a great choice. With 18 years on restaurant row, great food & great service help make Becco the right choice time & time again.

7. Palma

4.8

Exceptional(2877)

$$$$

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 52 times today

Palma's ingredients arrive fresh each day from her organic garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce. Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting.

A photo of The Smith - Midtown restaurant

8. The Smith - Midtown

4.6

Exceptional(7480)

$$$$

• American • Midtown East

Booked 147 times today

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9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.0

Excellent(4551)

$$$$

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 22 times today

For over eighty-five years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1927, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite-an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends' latest Carnegie Hall performances.

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10. Flex Mussels - UES

4.6

Exceptional(2455)

$$$$

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 36 times today

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

Best Seasonal Restaurants in Upper East Side

Price

Cuisine (20 of 112)

389 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

2. TAO Uptown

3. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4. Oceana

5. The Smith- Lincoln Square

6. Becco

7. Palma

8. The Smith - Midtown

9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

10. Flex Mussels - UES

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