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- TTracyDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWhat a special lunch! Visiting New York with my daughter and it was perfect. It looks out over the water and started snowing while we were eating. Service and food were amazing!More infoCentral Park BoathousePrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Upper East Side•4.6
- MMonieNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoJust perfect …as always. What a treasure ! From food to setting to service perfect.More infoCrave Fishbar Upper EastPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Upper East Side•4.6
- RRandiNew York City •12 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMy first experience with tapas and I will be back. Food was delicious and service was great.More infoPil PilPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Upper East Side•4.5
- OOnurVIPNew York City •47 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 11, 2024The Christmas menu looks very nice and the attractive price makes me think it should be tried.More infoBlue Mezze BarPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Upper East Side•4.6
- MMichelleGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 6, 2024Wonderful cozy atmosphere with great food and super service! A must!!More infoBoqueria UESPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Upper East Side•4.6
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Just a few years back, the stately neighborhood near Central Park was mostly stale, white-tablecloth spots with very little to attract the foodie set. Well, times have changed, and the area has a slew of fresh places to experience. Not-too-fancy French brasseries include favorites without the stuffiness, California-inspired fish tacos bring a golden glow to winter afternoons, and creative tavern fare undo the top button. But since this is the UES, there are still high-end sushi institutions. Uptown is still refined in its inimitable way, it’s now just a bit more accessible and vibrant, just like a foie gras mini taco.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Upper East Side is Kizuna
The best vegan restaurants in Upper East Side are Blue Mezze Bar, Central Park Boathouse and The Met Dining Room
The best vegetarian restaurants in Upper East Side are The Met Dining Room, Piccola Cucina Uptown and Blue Mezze Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Upper East Side are Kizuna, Nica Trattoria and Dulce Vida Latin Bistro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Upper East Side are La Goulue New York, Blume/Hütte and Kizuna
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