Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Palace Grill, Partake NYC and PEEPS KITCHEN, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 6 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale american restaurants in Long Island City. Great american food that fits your budget.
Long Island City's Upscale American Destinations
Long Island City’s waterfront and industrial-chic streets serve as the premier backdrop for this curated collection of upscale dining destinations. From the refined cuts at M. Wells Steakhouse to the vibrant Latin American flavors of Blend on the Water, these establishments offer a sophisticated take on contemporary comfort and international influence. Whether you are enjoying the polished American fare at American Brass and Partake NYC or the unique atmosphere of Sweetleaf, you will find a diverse range of elevated culinary experiences throughout the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Long Island City | Upscale American Food
- Palace Grill · rated 5/5: American.
- Partake NYC · rated 4.8/5: American.
- PEEPS KITCHEN · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- Kakes NYC · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Anable Basin Sailing · rated 4.6/5: American.
- LM Cafe · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Jungly · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bell Slip Social - Eleva Brooklyn Cafe · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Court Square Diner · rated 4.4/5: American.
- American Brass · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Bierocracy · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Shannon Pot · rated 4.4/5: American.
- THE HUNTRESS whiskey, wings n’ other things · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Vernon Grille · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jackson's Eatery | Bar · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Lately Café/Lately Bistro · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Woodbines · rated 4.4/5: American.
- P J Leahy's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Blend on the Water · rated 4.2/5: Latin American.
- Milk and Roses · rated 4.2/5: American.
- CooCooCachoo · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Pantry Market Eatery · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Brooklyn Lantern · rated 4.2/5: 8a343d02-4079-4df8-aed5-590af526fa56.
- Brooks 1890 · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Mister Chicken 2 · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Eagle Trading Company · rated 4/5: American.
- LIC Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Rockaway Brewing Company · rated 4/5: American.
- Transmitter Brewing · rated 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.
