Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shinbashi 72, Kin ramen and Sushi Koya, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale japanese restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great japanese food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Upscale Japanese Destinations
Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Square, this curated selection of upscale dining destinations offers an exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese artistry. From the world-renowned omakase at Masa and Nobu to the vibrant fusion flavors found at Rue 57 and Redeye Grill, the neighborhood provides a sophisticated landscape for seafood lovers and gourmands alike. Whether you are seeking the precision of Yakitori Torishin or the refined simplicity of Sugarfish, these establishments promise an unforgettable culinary experience in one of Manhattan's most elegant districts.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Upscale Japanese Food
- Shinbashi 72 · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Kin ramen · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Koya · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Toribro Ramen · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Kissaki Sushi · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Imasa Nori Sushi Izakaya · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Kaito · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Shinn WEST · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Raku · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Yasaka · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- The Jin · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
- Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - Columbus Circle · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Nobu · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Donburiya · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Sugarfish · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Soba Noodle Azuma · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Suram - Sushi & Ramen (Upper West Side) · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Redeye Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Yakitori Totto · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Damo · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Bagels & Co. · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Rue 57 · rated 4.3/5: French.
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.
