Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Levain Bakery and Social House South U, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best american restaurants in Upper West Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated american dining.
Upper West Side's Premier American Destinations
Discover the rich culinary landscape of the Upper West Side through this curated selection of the neighborhood's premier American dining destinations. This collection showcases a diverse range of experiences, from the refined steakhouse atmosphere of The Wolfe to the Mediterranean-influenced flavors and classic comfort food found at Lela's Kitchen and 72ND Eatery. Whether you are stopping by Levain Bakery for a sweet treat or grabbing a casual bite at Sipsteria, these local favorites capture the welcoming and sophisticated spirit of the community.
30 restaurants in Best American Restaurants in Upper West Side | Top Rated American Food
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Social House South U · rated 5/5: American.
- Lela's Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- Billy’s Hot Dog Cart · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Lyla's Bodega · rated 4.8/5: American.
- 72ND Eatery · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Sipsteria · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- Aroma Burgers · rated 4.7/5: American.
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Owl's Tail · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wafels & Dinges · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Maison Pickle · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 5 Napkin Burger · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Haven · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Peacefood Cafe · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Blossom on Columbus · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Milling Room · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Fred's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- 7th Street Burger · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Asset · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Hi Life Bar & Grill · rated 4.4/5: American.
- AMSTERDAM BURGER NYC · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Daily Provisions - Upper West Side · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Prohibition · rated 4.4/5: American.
- TESSA · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
