Best Mid-Range Restaurants in Upper East Side
The best meals in Upper East Side don't always come with the biggest price tags. These mid-range restaurants hit the sweet spot — impressive food, fair prices, and no sticker shock.
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LENOXTHAI
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Cozy Upper East Side Thai spot for comfort-food curries and quick lunch bites.
Marwin
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Cozy, casual Thai spot with strong tea program and easygoing neighborhood energy.
THEP Thai Restaurant
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Bright, contemporary Thai with great cocktails, tea selection, and a cozy vibe.
Cafe d’Alsace
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Cozy Alsatian bistro on 2nd Ave with beer-sommelier picks, cocktails, and desserts.
Levain Bakery - Upper East Side, NYC
Great value — quality bakery at $ pricing
Legendary thick, gooey cookies and coffee for a quick Upper East Side stop.
Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road
Great value — quality wine bar at $ pricing
Cozy Upper East Side wine bar with local small plates and a standout wine list.
Flex Mussels
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Upper East Side mussel-and-oyster bar with cocktails, desserts, and sidewalk seating.
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)
Great value — quality wine bar at $ pricing
Cozy, romantic Upper East Side wine bar with a serious list and polished cocktails.
Shake Shack Upper East Side
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Upper East Side Shake Shack for burgers, fries, custard, and a busy patio.
Caffe Buon Gusto
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Upper East Side Italian cafe for mix-and-match pastas, espresso, and wine-list comfort.
Uva
Great value — quality wine bar at $ pricing
Rustic Upper East Side Italian wine bar with a tucked-away garden patio.
Tri Dim Shanghai
Great value — quality restaurant at $ pricing
Cozy Upper East Side Shanghainese spot with dim sum, tea service, and a private room.
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