Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are REGULAR NYC, Belo and Bao Bao Cafe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Financial District. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Financial District's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Experience the elevated flavors of the Financial District through this premier collection of upscale restaurants that redefine soulful, high-end dining. This diverse selection spans the globe, featuring fresh Mediterranean dishes at Anassa Taverna Downtown and Mendoza alongside the bold, savory offerings of Brooklyn Chop House Steakhouse Downtown NYC. From the vibrant Italian atmosphere of Eataly NYC Downtown to the modern American artistry found at 1803 and Born, these destinations provide the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated meal in the city's historic center.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Financial District | Upscale Soul Food Food
- REGULAR NYC · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Belo · rated 4.9/5: Mediterranean.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Chinese.
- Taqueria Casa Imelda · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Baba's Pierogies · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern? No..
- Kennedy: Chicken and Burgers · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Champion Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Carbon Charcoal Grill & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Coffee Break · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Asia · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Charlie's Sandwich Shop · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Turkish Gyro · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- STOWAWAY · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bella Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Anyway Cafe · rated 4.6/5: French.
- 1803 · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Harry's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- White Horse Tavern - Financial District · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Reyes · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Rove · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Taste & Like · rated 4.5/5: fa33b4db-b5a7-420b-a252-74a9399fd33a.
- Samurai Papa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Moti's · rated 4.5/5: Internal Knowledge): Moti's.
- Ol'Days Farm to Table Tribeca · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 77 Burger · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Imm Thai NYC · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
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.
