Trendy Restaurants in Upper East Side
Stay ahead of the curve in Upper East Side. These are the restaurants generating buzz right now — fresh concepts, creative menus, and the kind of spaces that look as good as the food tastes.
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THEP Thai Restaurant
Trending now — cozy & casual spot with restaurant fare
Bright, contemporary Thai with great cocktails, tea selection, and a cozy vibe.
Cafe d’Alsace
Trending now — cozy & romantic spot with restaurant fare
Cozy Alsatian bistro on 2nd Ave with beer-sommelier picks, cocktails, and desserts.
Heidi's House By The Side Of The Road
Trending now — cozy & casual spot with wine bar fare
Cozy Upper East Side wine bar with local small plates and a standout wine list.
Flex Mussels
Trending now — cozy & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Upper East Side mussel-and-oyster bar with cocktails, desserts, and sidewalk seating.
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)
Trending now — cozy & romantic spot with wine bar fare
Cozy, romantic Upper East Side wine bar with a serious list and polished cocktails.
Xi'an Famous Foods
Trending now — casual & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Counter-serve Xi’an noodles and spicy comfort food in a trendy Upper East Side stop.
Lady M Cake Boutique
Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with bakery fare
Chic Upper East Side cake boutique for luxe slices and coffee breaks.
Sushi Of Gari
Trending now — upscale & cozy spot with restaurant fare
Upper East Side sushi institution known for creative omakase with unexpected flavor combinations and warm sauces atop pristine fish.
Shake Shack Upper East Side
Trending now — casual & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Upper East Side Shake Shack for burgers, fries, custard, and a busy patio.
Caffe Buon Gusto
Trending now — cozy & romantic spot with restaurant fare
Upper East Side Italian cafe for mix-and-match pastas, espresso, and wine-list comfort.
Cafe Sabarsky
Trending now — romantic & cozy spot with cafe fare
Viennese cafe inside the Neue Galerie museum on Fifth Avenue, serving authentic Viennese pastries, strudels, and coffee in a stunning Beaux-Arts setting.
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