A big, handsome Greek room doing coastal Mediterranean with upscale polish
Must-try: Beef moussaka, Lamb chops, Whole grilled fish
📍 217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024
A smooth operation and the right pre-Lincoln Center table for upscale seafood
Must-try: Lobster aguachile, Tuna tostadas, Grilled oysters
📍 155 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Traditional omakase with noticeably thicker cuts than the high-end standard
Must-try: 17-course omakase, Tempura fried hake, Smoked goldeneye snapper collar
📍 244 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023
a pastel, foliage-draped room doing a beachy take on the Mediterranean
Must-try: Kubaneh with feta, Crispy roasted lamb, Chicken schnitzel
📍 2454 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
a red-leather-booth institution and a reliable place to spot notable Upper West Siders
Must-try: French onion soup, Steak frites, Martini
📍 200 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
A hyper-seasonal Sicilian kitchen that rewrites the menu around whatever peaked
Must-try: Housemade pastas, Porchetta, Seasonal vegetables
📍 164 W 75th St, New York, NY 10023