Suggestions for Casual places near Upper West Side, New York

Alex F. • March 15, 2016Casual and delicious spot. Make a reservation and enjoy the chicken parm!

Sonny K. • September 4, 2017Great outdoor place to relax and enjoy covered seatings

A C. • November 19, 2014Good tea. Good music. Great book. Chill ass lunch break ;)

Larisa G. • July 26, 2016Great place for a date, cool and relaxed vibe and nice selection of wines.

Marie L. • May 20, 2019Excellent sushi for casual outings. Extensive menu. Spicy tuna & salmon rolls were our favorites. Always busy.

Adriaan • July 20, 2014Great to chill out after an exhausting day. Cheers

Kavita B. • January 26, 2015Super chill for a weeknight, and board games galore!

Madeline M. • January 5, 2016The homemade chai is divine and the chill ambiance makes it a good place to read or get some work done if you don't need wifi.

Biz T. • November 10, 2014Great casual dining

Ari F. • June 4, 2009amazing beer selection on tap. chill pub vibe

Andy G. • November 10, 2019Delicious food, good music, relaxed atmosphere and an unreal level of service. Top spot.

Anoop R. • August 18, 2012twenty-five taps. great fried chicken. great sausage gravy. house made jam in squeeze bottles. super chill vibe. biscuit doesn't make the list, but you should still eat here.

Brita D. • October 14, 2012awesome neighborhood haunt for casual drinks and food

Sarah C. • December 21, 2014Super tasty steak tacos, guacamole and esquites. Casual, quick, and fresh!

Josh S. • August 9, 2014Romy is the best behind the bar! Great beer selection in a low key neighborhood vibe.

Sabrina • June 21, 2015Best spot for a beer and chill dinner on the UWS any time of year. Burgers are served on English muffins, try the lamb or turkey. Back room is cozy with the fire place, but caution it can get hot.

Jonah E. • December 17, 2015Great place to chill and grab coffee with friends at!

Eddie M. • September 5, 2011Very nice Italian Restaurant on the Upper West Side. Moderately priced. Excellent food and service. Walk-ins o.k. reservations preferred. Casual attire. Excellent food.

Joaquin P. • August 11, 2014Great service & delicious, authentic food. App: Palta Rellena. Main: Arroz Chaufa, Camarones Cuzco or Lomo Saltado. Drink: Red Sangria, trust me! This location is a bit more laid back than downtown's.

Matthew S. • November 22, 2015Nice touches in this new outpost make it a great spot for Upper West Siders seeking a post-workout nosh or a farm to table pick-me-up. Go for the grain bowls, which are solid dinner options.

Jon C. • August 1, 2015Great place to get a drink and snack with good views of the Hudson in a chill section of Riverside Park

Polina W. • October 28, 2021Great hummus, delicious falafel and fluffy pitas. They even have Goldstar beer. Highly recommended spot for casual Israeli food.

Sasha B. • October 15, 2013Still the best cupcakes in the city! Most low key relaxing location and smells like heaven!

Sam A. • December 26, 2017Great food in a cute, casual, yet romantic setting. Tons of baked goods including an incredible winter treat: egg nog cinnamon roll. Went with an omnivore who loved everything!

Mia A. • February 16, 2014The food is okay but it's kewl for a spot to chill

Michael M. • November 19, 2017Wonderful bar. Amazing bartenders and a tremendous beer selection. Wine and cocktails too, and tasty bar food. Wish I lived closer so I could hang out here more often.

A D. • January 13, 2013Great, chill bar in between a bunch of fratty nonsense. Fantastic bloody marys with a great 2 for 1 deal on Sundays. Awesome old school rock too!

Brandon • April 20, 2015Best ice cream on the UWS. The salted caramel pretzel or the smoreo ice cream is clutch.