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- HHannahVIPWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBustan was outstanding. They had incredible friendly service and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the falafel, and smoked trout. Additionally the kabob was extraordinary and the presentation was delightful.More infoBustanPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Upper West Side•4.8
- DDavidVIPNew York City •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent addition to the Neighborhood! Creative and tasty food and drinks, warm convivial atmosphere, friendly waitstaff.More infoPig and Khao - UWSPrice: Moderate• Southeast Asian• Upper West Side•4.5
- AAndreasVIPNew York City •32 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe went for a family dinner on a Monday night. Everyone was very happy with their seafood choices. The drinks were well done too. The place was fairly empty, so we got the right attention from the staff as well.More infoCrave Fishbar - UWSPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Upper West Side•4.6
- DDelphiNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoThe soupe au Pistou was fabulous. The Moules Provençale Ok. Needed an implement to hold mussel which is standard, but not supplied. They were very gracious about changing our table. My dinner partner tends to be very particular.More infoNice MatinPrice: Moderate• French• Upper West Side•4.6
- JJeanneVIPNew York City •14 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025Fabulous food and service! Stephanie and Gareth so kind and advised us on the perfect amount of wonderful apps and foodMore infoMomoyaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Upper West Side•4.7
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Dog friendly restaurants in Upper West Side include French Roast, Playa Betty's and Friedman's - 72nd St
Child friendly restaurants in Upper West Side include Carmine's - 91st Street - NYC, Bad Roman and Cafe Luxembourg
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