Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in East Elmhurst

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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(813)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 36 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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2. Red Rooster Harlem

4.7

Exceptional(10583)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Harlem

Booked 46 times today

Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood's diverse culinary traditions. We seek to share the story of Harlem with our guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We embrace today's Harlem with a spirit of inclusiveness and community by hiring our family of staff from within the community, inspiring better eating through neighborhood cooking classes, and buying from local purveyors.

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3. The Smith - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(8240)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 66 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.

4. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1496)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 18 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

5. Cafe d'Alsace

4.8

Exceptional(3564)

Price: Moderate

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 50 times today

Cafe d'Alsace in the Upper East Side is praised for its vibrant bar scene. Customers love the 'fun buzzy vibe' and 'great energy' in the restaurant. The 'lively' atmosphere is highlighted in many reviews, with one customer noting 'the front rooms and bar area are vibrant but noisy'. The decor, featuring multi-colored glass bottles and bold colors on the floors and walls, adds to the vibrant ambiance.

6. Island

4.7

Exceptional(1130)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 15 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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7. Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side

4.7

Exceptional(4248)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 102 times today

Tony's Di Napoli has maintained its 20 year reputation by consistently serving delicious, straight forward, value oriented family style Southern Italian cuisine. Our staff continually wins rave reviews from the countless guests who have experienced the warmth and professionalism of our caring personnel. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, we offer multiple private party rooms at unbeatable rates. Our staff of planners can easily assist you in creating a memorable event. Remember no one ever leaves Tony's hungry. We offer off site catering, anywhere in Manhattan and deliveries from the 40's to the 90's. Take out is always available. We are so proud to be reopening on the East Side where our legacy began. Of course we look forward to seeing our old friends and neighbors, and we hope to make new friends as well. Please let us know how we can be of special service to you. Grazie, Ciao. Tony

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8. Sandro's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(990)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 6 times today

Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation. As a busy establishment with limited space, we kindly ask that large strollers may be turned away to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all our guests.If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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9. Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

4.8

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Midtown East

Booked 15 times today

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is now accepting reservations for both indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation. To book a table online for indoor dining, please select "standard seating".Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.Our Midtown location, the most recent addition to the Socarrat family, displays a lively atmosphere that is perfect for small and big groups alike. Book your next party in our private dining room!

10. Serafina 79

4.6

Exceptional(902)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 48 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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Tyler
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I made an reservation and arrived about 15 minutes early which allowed us to enjoy some time at the bar. The bar staff were absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, we waited 43 minutes past our scheduled time before I mentioned to the bartender that no one had come to seat us. The young lady who checked us in seemed a bit flustered at first but eventually realized she hadn’t come to get us when the table was ready. After being seated, it took a while for someone to come over for our drink orders. Once we finally got our drinks, there was another wait to place our food order. The food was fantastic, but the service needs improvement—particularly with a more reliable hostess and servers. The bar staff are doing a great job, but they can’t handle everything on their own. Overall, despite these few hiccups, our experience was fantastic, and I would definitely return!
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.2
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Thomas
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Another fabulous meal and experience at Red Rooster….Christmas Eve jazz combo and vocalist were extraordinary….wait staff wonderful….
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Red Rooster HarlemPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Harlem
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4.7
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Melanie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a fun & greatly priced experience to share with your loved ones. Anthony, our instructor, was friendly and very personable and the food was delicious. A good bang for your buck! Will come again for the food alone.
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9
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Erna
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waiter Salvador was amazing! The food is so delicious! Highly recommend!
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The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.7
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Philip
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a lovely meal, everything was delicious. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Going forward this will be our go to restaurant in the upper east side.
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Cafe d'AlsacePrice: Moderate• French• Upper East Side
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4.8

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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

2. Red Rooster Harlem

3. The Smith - Midtown

4. Ophelia

5. Cafe d'Alsace

6. Island

7. Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side

8. Sandro's Restaurant

9. Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

10. Serafina 79

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