Best Historic Restaurants in Upper East Side

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1. Tavern on the Green

4.7

Exceptional(18917)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 119 times today

Tavern On The Green will be offering our Holiday Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from November 30th-December 29th. This is priced at $95 per adult, $65 per child and does not include beverages or tax. A 20% gratuity will be added to all checks. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Jacket and Tie are Not Required. * We do not permit sleeveless shirts for gentlemen nor athletic/running/jogging attire for any patrons in the main restaurant. Reservations as early as 60 days out through our Reservations Department at 212-877-8684 or reservations@tavernonthegreen.com

2. 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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3. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

4.7

Exceptional(5091)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 205 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

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4. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1573)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 14 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.

5. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1489)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 41 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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6. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.5

Awesome(9705)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 147 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.

7. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(494)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 33 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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8. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 31 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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9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.4

Awesome(5575)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 48 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.

10. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3031)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 15 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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Patricia
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I last ate at Tavern on the Green 19 years ago, and it was great to bring our now grown up Children here during a family Christmas trip to New York from the UK. The Tavern is still charming, with good service and great (Christmassy) atmosphere. We had a selection of Burgers and Sandwiches between us and all were good, although a little big for a UK appetite! We really enjoyed our experience.
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Tavern on the GreenPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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4.7
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Marco
Miami - Dade •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and drinks were delicious, the staff is incredibly helpful and the view is amazing!
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.3
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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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MicheleVIP
New York City •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time at RH Rooftop for me and my friends. Chosen to celebrate my milestone birthday. We were all so impressed with the elegant ambiance, crystal chandeliers, superb waitstaff and service, delicious food prepared to perfection. And the best was a surprise birthday candle for dessert with a warm soft yummy chocolate chip cookie. We will definitely come back for another lovely experience.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant New YorkPrice: Moderate• American• West Village
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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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81 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavern on the Green

2. Chez Fifi

3. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

4. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

5. Ophelia

6. Smith & Wollensky - New York

7. Monterey

8. Emily West Village

9. Russian Tea Room - NYC

10. The Milling Room

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