Restaurants near 96th Street Ind Eighth Avenue Line

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1. Dagon

4.7

Exceptional(1931)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 81 times today

Hailed as "The Best New NYC Restaurant of the Pandemic" by the NYC Post, Dagon is an exciting restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side that features cuisine from "somewhere in the Mediterranean." Named for the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth, the menu showcases modern Israeli cuisine with Levantine influences.

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2. Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(8604)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 103 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. Join us for Happy Hour at our Bar!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.

3. Elea

4.7

Exceptional(1489)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Upper West Side

Booked 60 times today

We are bringing "True Greek" to the Upper West Side. At eléa, we only use the finest quality ingredients (Grade 1 Yellow Fin Tuna, Loche Duarte Scottish Salmon) to create traditional "True Greek" fare. Now Open, on the heels of the successful summer opening of Kyma Flatiron, sister restaurant eléa on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation while also evoking an intimate, softly lit aesthetic perfectly suited for the uptown neighborhood. Meaning “olive” in ancient Greek, eléa offers guests a menu of soulful and modern Greek dishes that encompass flavors across the region’s many islands and terrains.

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4. Trattoria iL Gusto Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(531)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 4 times today

Authentic Italian restaurant located in the Upper West Side with an extensive menu to appeal to all! Featuring a collection of Italian and world wide wines, and authentic cocktails. Our menu offers a fresh and unique Italian cuisine. We offer casual and refreshing open air outdoor seating and, inside, a warm and intimate atmosphere offering the same great experience.

5. Nice Matin

4.6

Exceptional(4899)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 98 times today

For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D'Amico, who was named "Best Chef" by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

6. French Roast

4.7

Exceptional(1278)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Upper West Side

Booked 57 times today

French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for close to 30 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and newcomers to stop in. French Roast serves authentic French and American cuisine to all. Order essentials such as pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers, and duck confit, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a Parisian café.

7. Buceo 95

4.8

Exceptional(56)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Upper West Side

Booked 10 times today

Buceo 95 specializes in Spanish cuisine. It's known to locals as Barcelona off Broadway for its authentic appetizers, entrees, tapas and wines. Begin with an appetizer like pan con tomate, tortilla espanola, patatas fritas or croquetas de queso de cabra. Move on to one of the hearty and creative entrees, including pollo de canarias, bocadillo bisonte, calamari frito con arroz Negro and gambas al ajillo. Buceo 95 also offers a variety of traditional tapas with house-mixed olives, fried Marcona almonds and jamon serrano. Traditional tapas dishes come with a 3-ounce glass of Gomez Nevado Fino Sherry.Buceo 95 combines chic decor and a comfortable dining area with friendly staff and authentic food. Schedule a special Cochinillo Dinner with a group of 6-12 people to get a true Spanish experience with a roast suckling pig.

8. Bustan

4.7

Exceptional(1622)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper West Side

Booked 24 times today

NEW: CALL US FOR PRIVATE DINING.Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

9. Island

4.7

Exceptional(1196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 34 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.

10. The Milling Room

4.3

Awesome(3074)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 11 times today

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm. We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pmWe have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table. For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

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Tavern on the GreenPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.8
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience as always. Food, service, ambiance and cocktails are just top notch. Must try and will never forget. 10/10.
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Carmine's - 91st Street - NYCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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Ani
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, great ambience. Our waiter Alex was very nice and friendly too.
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Chez FifiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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4.7
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Vivek
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I was here for my 40th birthday and totally loved the entire experience. No complaints.
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DagonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Upper West Side
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4.7
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Sally
Orange County •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
Small tables and close quarters. Good service. Traditional tapas were not what you expected. Tortilla Espanol and pan con tomate were not great. Patatas bravas and corn (maiz) special were both good. Good Spanish wine list. Solid local place. Owner was on site and very friendly.
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Buceo 95Price: Expensive• Spanish• Upper West Side
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