Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Uptown Veg, Make My Cake and Uptown Veg 2, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale american restaurants in Harlem. Great american food that fits your budget.
Harlem's Upscale American Destinations
Experience the sophisticated side of Harlem’s legendary culinary scene with this curated selection of upscale American and French destinations. Whether you are seeking the historic jazz-age glamour of Minton's Playhouse and Ginny's Supper Club or the vibrant, modern energy of Red Rooster Harlem and The Edge, these establishments offer a refined taste of the neighborhood. From the elegant wine-paired plates at Barawine to the soulful offerings at Native and The Victoria Theater Restaurant, this collection highlights the diverse flavors and elevated hospitality that define upper Manhattan dining.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Harlem | Upscale American Food
- Uptown Veg · rated 5/5: American.
- Make My Cake · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 5/5: American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- West Restaurant Consulting · rated 5/5: American.
- Juke Box Juice & Salads · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Broadway Sage · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Halal Flamez · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Harlem Hops · rated 4.7/5: American.
- mister Leroy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Manhattanville Coffee · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Okis Soul Food Restaurant NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Edge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Minton's Playhouse · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 4.5/5: American.
- FIELDTRIP Harlem · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Edge Harlem · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ginny's Supper Club · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Corner Lounge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Happy Mama's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mo's Famous Burgers · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Lenox Fast Food · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Harlem Biscuit Company · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Red Rooster Harlem · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Little Hot Dog Wagon · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mess Hall · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob Soul Food Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Greedy Pot · rated 4.4/5: American.
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.
