Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Vegan Hood and Mom's Food Market, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Morningside Heights. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Morningside Heights's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Morningside Heights offers a sophisticated take on soulful dining, blending historic charm with an upscale atmosphere perfect for a refined night out. This curated selection features legendary spots like Smoke Jazz & Supper Club and Minton's Playhouse for classic American fare alongside international flavors at ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT, The Expat, and Panda Harlem. Whether you are craving French elegance, Thai spices, or Chinese specialties, these destinations provide an elevated experience that celebrates the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Morningside Heights | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Smoke Jazz & Supper Club · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 5/5: American.
- Mom's Food Market · rated 5/5: American.
- Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Caribbean.
- Zaad - Amsterdam Ave · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Afternoon - Upper West Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Korean.
- BIXI Harlem · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Pancho's Antojitos Mexicano · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT · rated 4.6/5: French.
- 314 - pizza,pasta&cocktailbar · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pisticci · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Minton's Playhouse · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Expat · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Roti Roll (Bombay Frankie) · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Happy Mama's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Lion's Head Tavern · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Silvana · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Greedy Pot · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Melba's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Thai Market · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- Taqueria Y Fonda La Mexicana · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Melba's Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Tartina · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- The Heights Bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Row House · rated 4.2/5: American.
- BLVD Bistro NY · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Empanadas Monumental · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
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.
