Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are O'Donoghue's, The Dawson Restaurant & Bar and The Celtic Rail NYC, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown's Upscale Irish Destinations
Midtown Manhattan offers a sophisticated take on Celtic hospitality with a selection of upscale Irish destinations that blend traditional warmth with modern American culinary flair. Whether you are seeking the refined atmosphere of The Dawson Restaurant & Bar or the cozy, storied charm of The Shakespeare, these establishments provide an elevated dining experience perfect for a business lunch or an elegant evening out. Each venue showcases high-end American cuisine within a polished setting, proving that the spirit of the Emerald Isle is alive and well in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Irish Restaurants in Midtown | Upscale Irish Food
- O'Donoghue's · rated 5/5: American.
- The Dawson Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Celtic Rail NYC · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Goldie’s Tavern · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Peter Dillon's 36th · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Turntable Chicken Rock · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- The Joyce Public House · rated 4.5/5: American.
- O'Neill's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Long Hall Pub & Grocery · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Junction · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Connolly's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- O'Donoghue’s Times Square · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Long Room · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Independent · rated 4.4/5: American.
- McCarthy's Pub NYC · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Maggie's Place · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Sean's Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Perfect Pint · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Féile · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Bryant Park Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Rattle N Hum West · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Black Sheep Sports Bar N.Y.C · rated 4.3/5: bar_and_grill.
- Jack Demsey's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Perfect Pint · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Shakespeare · rated 4.3/5: American.
- John Sullivan's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- McHale's Bar & Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Crompton Ale House · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Pig n Whistle · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Blarney Rock Pub · rated 4.3/5: 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.
