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1. Mermaid Inn Upper West Side
4.7
Exceptional(52)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Upper West Side
Booked 142 times today
Escape the city and discover coastal charm at The Mermaid Inn, a beloved seafood destination that feels like a New England fishing village. Enjoy fresh, seasonal seafood dishes celebrating the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Whether you're in for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a lively gathering with friends, The Mermaid Inn promises an unforgettable experience with friendly service and a vibrant atmosphere.
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2. Pappardella
4.6
Exceptional(2969)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 43 times today
Welcome to PappardellaPappardella restaurant brings to you the flavors and food of Tuscany. Established in 1983, Pappardella offers a romantic setting of timeless charm with 20 foot ceilings, French doors; a stunning mural of Florence.Menu and service reflect the warmth and attention of the old world, as well as the diversity and techniques of today. we feature homemade pasta, artisanal pizza; other great Italian staples, like chicken parmagian, grilled branzino; scrumptious tiramisu.A beautiful outdoor terrace makes for great people watching in the warm months. Pappardella is conveniently located near the beacon theater, the museum of natural history &Central Park offering lunch; dinner pre fix, brunch.
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3. Nice Matin
4.7
Exceptional(4924)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 72 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.
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4. Pig and Khao - UWS
4.6
Exceptional(98)
Price: Moderate
• Southeast Asian • Upper West Side
Booked 29 times today
The exciting follow-up to LES favorite Pig & Khao from Chef Leah Cohen (Top Chef Alum, judge on Beat Bobby Flay). Whether you're going to the Museum of Natural History, a show at the Beacon Theater, or looking for a new neighborhood spot, we've got you covered! Our menu is full of flavor and fun -- both the food and the drinks. Come in for our famous Sizzling Sisig and Coconut Rice or try something new from our Roteria! We're excited to be a part of the Upper West Side neighborhood.Now open 7 days a week!Happy Hour daily - 4pm to 6pm!Kids Specials during Happy Hour!
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5. Sushi of Gari - Columbus Avenue
4.8
Exceptional(1166)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Upper West Side
Booked 17 times today
Beginning in December 2024, we will be open 7 days a week. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and more opportunities to dine with us! Please check our updated hours.Sushi of Gari Upper West Side Location, as Gari Columbus. In 1997 Chef Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio opened the first Sushi of Gari and introduced New Yorkers to a new way to enjoy sushi. With the Gari style, no longer was soy sauce the only accompaniment, and in order to get guests to fully enjoy the fish chef added elements of surprise that came in the way of a sauce or other type of topping. Please note: Sushi Bar reservation is not available online. Please contact the restaurant directly.
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6. The Milling Room
4.2
Awesome(3077)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Upper West Side
Booked 7 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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7. Momoya
4.7
Exceptional(468)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Upper West Side
Booked 30 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.
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8. Sempre Oggi
4.7
Exceptional(590)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Upper West Side
Booked 58 times today
At Sempre Oggi, we believe there is no greater joy in life than taking time to enjoy food and wine with the ones we love. Our focus is on market-driven, authentic Italian cuisine, reinterpreted for New York City diners. From Sempre A Casa, our at-home experience, to our daily Aperitivi Hour, our menus make the most of what's in season and whatever is most delicious that day.
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9. Elea
4.8
Exceptional(1495)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Upper West Side
Booked 59 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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10. Bustan
4.7
Exceptional(1625)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Upper West Side
Booked 29 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.

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