Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Mom's Food Market and Park Cafe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan Valley's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of comfort dining in Manhattan Valley, where upscale soul food is reimagined through a lens of elegance and refinement. This collection highlights a unique blend of American and French culinary traditions, offering everything from vibrant live performances to curated wine pairings. Whether you choose the storied atmosphere of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club or the polished setting of ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT, you will find a premier destination for elevated soulful fare.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Manhattan Valley | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Smoke Jazz & Supper Club · rated 5/5: American.
- Mom's Food Market · rated 5/5: American.
- Park Cafe · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Zaad - Amsterdam Ave · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Afternoon - Upper West Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Saiguette · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Chick Chick · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Plum Vietnamese Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Vietnamese.
- Carmine's · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Roti Roll (Bombay Frankie) · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Pico De Gallo Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Just Pho You · rated 4.4/5: Vietnamese.
- Telio Taverna · rated 4.4/5: Greek.
- Lion's Head Tavern · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Thai Market · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- The Tang · rated 4.3/5: Korean.
- Taqueria Y Fonda La Mexicana · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Tartina · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- The Heights Bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Au Jus · rated 4.2/5: French.
- Living Thai Cuisine · rated 4.2/5: Thai.
- Freda's Cuisine · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Szechuan Garden · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Holy Schnitzel (Upper West Side) · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cheesy Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 4/5: American.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4/5: Mexican.
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.
