Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Characters NYC Bar & Lounge and The Three Monkeys, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Lincoln Square's Upscale American Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a sophisticated selection of upscale dining destinations that cater to every refined palate. From the sizzle of premier steakhouses like Quality Meats and Bourbon Steak to the elegant French and Mediterranean influences found throughout the neighborhood, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Whether you are craving the comforting flavors of Italian classics at Carla or modern American innovation at Manhatta, this collection showcases the very best of the area's culinary artistry.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Upscale American Food
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Characters NYC Bar & Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Ballfields Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Monster Mac · rated 5/5: American.
- Lela's Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- Heaven on 7th Marketplace · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- 72ND Eatery · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 58th Street · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Plant Blossom · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Manhatta · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Kraves Vegan Foods · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Aroma Burgers · rated 4.7/5: American.
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Vintage · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Sixty Three Clinton · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Masquerade · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- The Owl's Tail · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Three Roosters · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wafels & Dinges · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Emmy Squared · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- The Waylon · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bourbon Steak New York · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- Playa Bowls · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Chris's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
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.
