Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Characters NYC Bar & Lounge, Carragher's and Fresh From Hell, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Times Square's Upscale American Destinations
Elevate your next evening in the heart of Times Square with a visit to one of the neighborhood's most prestigious dining destinations. This curated collection showcases a sophisticated blend of classic American fare and world-class steakhouses like Charlie Palmer Steak IV and Baires Grill, alongside refined Italian, French, and Japanese influences. From the stylish atmosphere of Masquerade to the timeless elegance of Benny John's Bar and Grill, these upscale establishments offer the perfect setting for a memorable meal amidst the bright lights of Midtown.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Times Square | Upscale American Food
- Characters NYC Bar & Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- Carragher's · rated 5/5: American.
- Fresh From Hell · rated 5/5: American.
- Urbanspace Vanderbilt · rated 5/5: American.
- Black Iron Burger · rated 5/5: American.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Sweet Grafitti · rated 5/5: American.
- Albert's Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Vanilla Gorilla Cafe · rated 5/5: American.
- Fresh Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- O'Donoghue's · rated 5/5: American.
- Chick-fil-A · rated 5/5: American.
- Bryant Park Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Monster Mac · rated 5/5: American.
- Zo.Clubhouse · rated 5/5: American.
- Caribou · rated 5/5: American.
- Take Care · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Heaven on 7th Marketplace · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Foodance Restaurant · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Baires Grill New York · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- DelBianco Prime · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- Empire Steak House Times Square · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- Miss Nellie's · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Pastrami and Grill · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Perros y Vainas en la Playa · rated 4.8/5: American.
- LUNAR · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen - Midtown · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Soma Salads · rated 4.8/5: 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.
