Best Historic Restaurants in Upper East Side

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1. Chez Fifi

4.6

Exceptional(12)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 1 time today

A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct large party and private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you soon!

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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

4.7

Exceptional(5091)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 199 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

3. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1490)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 32 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.

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4. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1573)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 15 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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5. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

Exceptional(9706)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 139 times today

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

6. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(494)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 34 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

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7. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 36 times today

A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)

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8. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4

Awesome(5578)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 44 times today

For ninety-eight 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 1926, 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.

9. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3031)

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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10. The Leopard at des Artistes

4.6

Exceptional(3264)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 33 times today

Located in the New York landmarked Hotel Des Artistes, and surrounded by the astonishing 1920s murals by Howard Chandler Christy, THE LEOPARD at des Artistes cuisine respect the rich Italian cultural traditions, the absolute quality of ingredients, and the balance between dishes based on rural elements, such as pasta, vegetables, cheese, and seafood ingredients from the Mediterranean. We look forward to welcoming you to our home, in one of the most iconic spaces in New York City, Hotel des Artistes. Buon appetito!

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Romina
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Eli is the best !!!! The service was perfect, and she is an amazing professional!!!
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.3
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Rebecca
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautiful restaurant, service was attentive , food was delicious and reasonable. The vibe is really good!!
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RH Rooftop Restaurant New YorkPrice: Moderate• American• West Village
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4.7
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Onica
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely the best dining experience I have had in a long while. Old school customer service=catering to the customer and they definitely did. I highly recommend everyone have, at least one fine dining experience in their life, and if possible, it should be at Smith & Wollensky. When you go, ask for Tony to be your wait staff. Exceptional service from Tony! He thought of everything we needed before we could even ask and his energy was great and very welcoming. I would actually put his service up there with the food. 10/10 across the board. Thank you for making my niece’s 25th birthday one to remember and thank you Tony for being an absolute gem! We can’t wait to visit again! Oh, and if you go, porterhouse is a MUST. Velvety and juicy, melt in your mouth, no need for any sauces or seasonings!
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Smith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.6
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Dale
Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous find! Not to miss. Cozy with a great atmosphere. All the food was amazing.
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The East Pole - Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.7
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JeanieVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience from start to finish, the staff was incredible, and a great menu! The space had a vibe!
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Chez FifiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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4.6

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80 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Fifi

2. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

3. Ophelia

4. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

5. Smith & Wollensky - New York

6. Monterey

7. Emily West Village

8. Russian Tea Room - NYC

9. The Milling Room

10. The Leopard at des Artistes

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