Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Levain Bakery and Social House South U, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 24 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale american restaurants in Upper West Side. Great american food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Upscale American Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a sophisticated selection of upscale dining destinations that blend neighborhood charm with refined culinary artistry. This collection features everything from classic American fare and prime cuts at spots like The Wolfe and Talia's Steakhouse to the vibrant Mediterranean and Italian-inspired flavors found at TESSA. Whether you are looking for a lively evening at Prohibition or a polished meal at The Milling Room and Asset, these restaurants provide an elevated experience for any occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Upper West Side | Upscale American Food
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Social House South U · rated 5/5: American.
- Lela's Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- Billy’s Hot Dog Cart · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Lyla's Bodega · rated 4.8/5: American.
- 72ND Eatery · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Sipsteria · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- Aroma Burgers · rated 4.7/5: American.
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Owl's Tail · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wafels & Dinges · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Maison Pickle · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 5 Napkin Burger · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Haven · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Peacefood Cafe · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Blossom on Columbus · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Milling Room · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Fred's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- 7th Street Burger · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Asset · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Hi Life Bar & Grill · rated 4.4/5: American.
- AMSTERDAM BURGER NYC · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Daily Provisions - Upper West Side · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Prohibition · rated 4.4/5: American.
- TESSA · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
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.
