Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Arlene's Grocery, The Back Room and Orchard Grocer, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale american restaurants in Lower East Side. Great american food that fits your budget.
Lower East Side's Upscale American Destinations
The Lower East Side’s dining scene reaches new heights with this curated selection of upscale destinations that blend the neighborhood’s gritty history with modern elegance. While contemporary American flavors lead the way at spots like Beauty & Essex and Wildair, the collection also features refined international influences ranging from the Argentinian steaks at Buenos Aires to the innovative Chinese-inspired dishes at Tuome. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated cocktail at The Back Room or a polished meal at Virginia’s, these establishments offer a diverse range of high-end experiences perfect for a memorable night out in downtown Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Lower East Side | Upscale American Food
- Arlene's Grocery · rated 5/5: American.
- The Back Room · rated 5/5: American.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Nurse Bettie · rated 5/5: American.
- Two Perrys · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Mama Pearls Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Oti · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Revival · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Venhue · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Essex Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: American.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Caracas Arepa Bar · rated 4.7/5: Venezuelan.
- Tropic Berry Cafe · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bel Fries Food Truck · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Commodore II · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Mayfly · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Joey Roses · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Wayland · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Meat and Bread · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Gus's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Grillify-NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Buenos Aires · rated 4.6/5: Steakhouse.
- 5C Cafe · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Heaven's Hot Bagels · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Good Thanks · rated 4.6/5: American.
- EAST VILLAGE FINEST DELI · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Good Thanks Cafe · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Dirt Candy · rated 4.5/5: 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.
