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A photo of Crave Fishbar - UWS restaurant

1. Crave Fishbar - UWS

4.6

Exceptional(2153)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Upper West Side

Booked 44 times today

Crave Fishbar—NYC’s first 100% sustainable seafood restaurant—is home to the #Oystergram Happy Hour, NYC’s best oyster happy hour deal. At Midtown East and the Upper West Side, we serve creative seafood in an upscale neighborhood setting, complete with warm hospitality.

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2. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 195 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

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3. Legasea Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(1710)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Midtown West

Booked 79 times today

Known for the best Ribeye deals in Midtown! Legasea Bar & Grill is a fresh take on bar and grill classics with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. Open for lunch, happy hour and dinner, enjoy a lively bar scene and inviting dining room that provides guests with an unforgettable evening full of good food and good company. Menu highlights include American bar & grill favorites. Experience our $49 Unlimited Ribeye, Fries & Salad (available Sundays & Mondays only) and with purchase, pair with a $6 Rosé or $6 American Lager. Or, enjoy our new $39 Ribeye special available daily. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour every Mon - Fri from 3PM - 6:30PM including $2 Oysters, $4 Fries, $6 Beer, $8 Wine and $10 Martinis. Available at the bar only. Walk-ins welcome. Located in the heart of Midtown, the restaurant is a neighborhood staple just blocks from New York City’s most popular destinations, including Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Theater District, and Times Square.

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4. Costa

4.4

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 10 times today

Coming Soon!

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5. Sarabeth's West

4.6

Exceptional(1992)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper West Side

Booked 11 times today

Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

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6. Flex Mussels - UES

4.7

Exceptional(2765)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Upper East Side

Booked 44 times today

Direct importers of mussels from Prince Edward Island and oysters that taste like you're kissing the sea.

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7. Westville - UWS

4.7

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper West Side

Booked 33 times today

Coming Soon!Westville is a warm and relaxed neighborhood go-to for simple, delicious food.

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8. Sarabeth's Central Park South

4.2

Awesome(4118)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown West

Booked 43 times today

Posh chain serving American fare, including breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner all week long. Brunch on weekends. Significant seating is reserved for walk-ins, so feel free to visit the restaurant in person.

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9. Friedman's - 72nd St

4.6

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Upper West Side

Booked 32 times today

A little about us & the culture that has been created… Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. This phrase has gone on to be used in science, economics, finance, statistics, technology, sports, & now food. However, to put it simply, “to get one thing we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.” Our mantra is simple, “Eat good food” and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests. For us, it has two meanings. Firstly, eat food that tastes good. Secondly, be proud of the food you serve. We know where our food comes from. We communicate regularly with our farmers and are proud to serve antibiotic free meats & local vegetables. Our mission is for you to love, respect, & enjoy, not only the food you serve, but also the team you work with.

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10. Gazala’s

4.6

Exceptional(391)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Upper West Side

Booked 23 times today

Gazala’s Restaurant is the creation of Chef/Owner Gazala Halabi, who celebrates her culinary heritage as an Israeli Druze. Hospitality is a Druze hallmark—guests are embraced and welcomed with a flavorful meal. Says Gazala, “I want my restaurant to be a place to eat Druze food, to sample Druze culture and be treated like family. It is a little slice of my village on Amsterdam Avenue."

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Sahba
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice and pretty neighborhood restaurant. The food is very good. I prefer the front room, close to the bar, because I think one gets better service there and it's prettier. The back is nice if you want a quiet place, but the service there is less good. They don't see the guests there as easily.
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CostaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Upper East Side
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4.4
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Tanish
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Incredible Thai food unlike any other Thai food I have had personally. I had the Chicken Khao Soi noodles which were absolutely incredible. They have a pretty limited vegetarian menu but what they do have is also very very good. The value for the food at a Michelin star restaurant is unparalleled.
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Hanna
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was fantastic! All staff were super friendly and courteous. Chicken pot pie was delicious and chocolate toffee cake as well.
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Sarabeth's WestPrice: Moderate• American• Upper West Side
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4.6
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Markus
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The seafood was of excellent quality, and the service was good.
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Crave Fishbar - UWSPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Upper West Side
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4.6
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Chris
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
My wife and I had dinner here and it was the best restaurant experience of our four days in NYC. Great ambience, fantastic food and our server Kevin was professional and engaging: highly recommended this restaurant!
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Legasea Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Midtown West
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4.4

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