Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Food Gallery 32, The Three Monkeys and Chalong Southern Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Midtown. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Midtown's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Midtown offers a sophisticated take on soulful dining with a collection of upscale restaurants that blend refined techniques with hearty, comforting flavors. From the elegant Italian plates at Il Gattopardo to the premier cuts at Benny John's Bar and Grill, these venues span a diverse culinary landscape including French, Korean, and fresh seafood. Whether you are enjoying the historic charm of Oscar Wilde or the modern American fare at The Dawson Restaurant & Bar, each destination provides an inviting atmosphere for a memorable meal in the center of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Midtown | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Food Gallery 32 · rated 5/5: Korean.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Shokudo · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Joa Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
- Katsu Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Benny John's Bar and Grill · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Obao · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Fasano Restaurant New York · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lan Larb Esan · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Sam's Place · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Roma Pizza & restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pando 39 · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Tony's Di Napoli · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Town · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Shokudo 34 · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Mala Kitchen 安逸成都47街店 · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- The Dawson Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Rudy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Fogo de Chão · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Her Name is Han · rated 4.5/5: Korean.
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.
