Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Chomp Chomp Thai kitchen, Mama Pearls Kitchen and 7 Elephants, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Lower East Side. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Lower East Side's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
The Lower East Side offers a sophisticated take on comfort dining with this curated collection of restaurants that bring an upscale, soulful touch to every plate. Diners can explore an eclectic mix of global flavors, from the refined Thai specialties at Tiptara and fresh seafood at Russ & Daughters Cafe to the inventive American fare at Virginia's and Double Chicken Please. This selection is rounded out by the vibrant Middle Eastern atmosphere of Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, providing a polished yet welcoming experience for any occasion in this historic neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Lower East Side | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Chomp Chomp Thai kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Mama Pearls Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: American.
- 7 Elephants · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Cafe Katja · rated 4.7/5: German.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Caracas Arepa Bar · rated 4.7/5: Venezuelan.
- Cloud Vietnamese Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Vietnamese.
- Cafe Himalaya · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Guyanese Treats · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- The Mayfly · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Tiptara : Thai Food · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Mughlai Grill Indian Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Meat and Bread · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Grillify-NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- 5C Cafe · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Russ & Daughters Cafe · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Virginia's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Don Ceviche (Market) · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Bobwhite Counter · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Dora’s · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Birria LES · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Forever Taste · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4.4/5: American.
- El Diablito Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Davelle · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Shopsin's · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Casino · rated 4.1/5: 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.
