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1. The Smith - Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(8284)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown East
Booked 130 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.
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2. 83 1/2
4.6
Exceptional(1130)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 1 time today
83 ½ is best described as a labor of love. A love of a family, friends and most importantly, food. Chef Vincenzo Mangiafridda, a twenty-year restaurant veteran of the Upper East Side, wanted to open a restaurant that spoke to his deep Sicilian roots. In 83 1/2, his vision has become reality. He created a menu of memorable Italian dishes including silky pastas, inventive antipasti, and delicious entrees. Above all, it’s Vincenzo’s love of people that makes 83 ½ what it is: a warm, welcoming place where friends and families share their passion for food and familiar faces. We can’t wait for your family to meet ours.
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3. Victory Garden Cafe
4.4
Awesome(62)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Astoria
Since 1968 the Sakalis Family right from the start offered The Greek Community a taste of Greece by offering authentic Greek pastries in their bakery section representing various parts of Greece. George Sakalis and Antigoni Sakalis come from families of top chefs/bakers specializing in traditional baking and authentic Greek/Mediterranean Cuisine. It's no wonder their talents have created Astoria's hidden gem. The Sakalis Family recently opened the Café-Restaurant, Victory Garden Café, which offers an even larger selection of Greek specialties. The newly renovated space provides an ambiance that will leave you breathless! All menu items are made on premises and include a wide range of seafood & meat dishes. Amazing European decor with available indoor and outdoor spaces conveniently located in the heart of Astoria. Make your next reservation in our outdoor/indoor majestic area and enjoy our large selection of Greek-Mediterranean dishes. Space also available for events.
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4. Cafe d'Alsace
4.7
Exceptional(3653)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 69 times today
Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our upper east side corner jewel. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn.
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5. Vista Sky Lounge
4.3
Awesome(822)
Price: Expensive
• American • Long Island City
Booked 5 times today
Dine under the stars and experience starlit fine dining at the top of Vista LIC Hotel rooftop bar while enjoying breathtaking views of the city that never sleeps…the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out! Overlooking the Manhattan Skyline and NYC Bridges, Vista Sky Lounge is the ideal place to celebrate a special event or simply to unwind after a hard day’s work. à la carte dining tables are available WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF NEW YORK CITY AND BRIDGES! For inquiries and reservations please call 347.536.3640 or make a reservation online through open table, thank you!
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6. Osteria Nando
4.6
Exceptional(353)
Price: Moderate
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 10 times today
Classic French cuisine with delicious favorites like Escargot de Bourgogne, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Bouillabaise, Steak Au Poivre, Beef Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin. Brunch Menu offers a creative mix of Benedicts, Omelets and French Toasts. Heated patio dining. Close to the Met Museum and Central Park.
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7. Serafina 79
4.6
Exceptional(923)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Upper East Side
Booked 30 times today
Please notice that all reservations are for indoor dining. Outdoor dining works on a first come first serve policy. This location is not handicap accessible and is located on the second and third floor of a bi- level building. Reservations above 8 people must be booked with a prifix menu.Our original Serafina restaurant offers a cozy dining room and a family-friendly indoor terrace. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s art and museum district, we are across the street from Central Park and just 2 blocks from the MET! Enjoy our authentic Italian menu, prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Featuring homemade pastas, over 20 varieties of pizza from our cherry-wood burning oven and grilled meats, fish and vegetables.
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8. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1585)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper East Side
Booked 32 times today
The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.
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9. Toloache - Upper East Side
4.8
Exceptional(1636)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Upper East Side
Booked 27 times today
Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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10. Sojourn Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1884)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Upper East Side
Booked 8 times today
Sojourn is open for both indoor/outdoor dining. Our patio features a large enclosure so rain or shine we have you covered. We are also available 7 days a week for delivery and takeout. Singular in character and taste, this is how we define a memorable moment. How would you define yours? Start with a stay that embodies the spirit of culture in the Upper East Side's sexiest restaurant. Take a seat at our lively copper-coated wine bar voted Open Table's Choice Winner for Manhattan's vibrant bar scene. Bask inside of our hip, cabin atmosphere full of warm oak and red tones. Travel from plate to plate and from culture to culture by tasting our broad array of delights. We're a New American restaurant with globally influenced dishes. Locals and visitors alike are buzzing about our simple, heavenly ingredients and worldly appeal. You don't have to journey far from home for an adventure. Join us in our uptown neighborhood treasure for an unforgettable and taste-explosive escape.

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  • Amanda
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The view was to amazing and the good made the experience just that much better. As we was greet at the entrance to the ball room with long stem red roses and taken to our table with an amazing view of the city. We knew we made the perfect choice. The food was great and we even got to witness a proposal!! Love was definitely in the air.
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    Vista Sky LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Long Island City
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    4.3
  • Darren
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Smith is an outstanding restaurant with a warm atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a friendly smile and seated promptly. Our waiter, Andrew, was exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. He made fantastic recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, making for an unforgettable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place with great food and top-notch service, The Smith is a must-visit!
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    The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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    4.7
  • Autumn
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I dined here for the first time to celebrate my husband’s birthday with my mother in law. It was all of our first time at Cafe d’Alsace. The food was nothing short of amazing. For appetizers we got steak tartar, terrine de canard and homemade gnocchi. The gnocchi was so good we got a second bowl to share. I got the Grilled Scottish Salmon, my husband got Steak Frites (the fries are amazing!) and my MIL got Canard A L’Orange which was very tender and cooked to perfection. Apart from the food the staff was wonderful as well!
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    Cafe d'AlsacePrice: Moderate• French• Upper East Side
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    4.7
  • RobertVIP
    New York City •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 8 Feb 2025
    Consistently excellent and reliable. First class friendly service and food. Pleasant low key ambience Also very fairly priced
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    83 1/2Price: Moderate• Italian• Upper East Side
    •
    4.6
  • Neelie
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 May 2024
    Nice neighborhood place with great food choices served by a pleasant staff.
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    Victory Garden CafePrice: Moderate• Greek• Astoria
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    4.4

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