1. Jean-Georges
8.4
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews
Bravo: Perfect fine dining. Polished, yet relaxed. Jean George changed American cuisine with his use of acid and spice. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
Serious Eats: Their prix-fixe lunch is one of the best fine dining secrets in the city.
Alex Ravenel: Lunch is the best fine dining deal in New York
Serious Eats: Fine dining at the Hotel des Artistes.
Patrick Baskin: Get the ravioli, fancy decor, but food is worth the money
Honghui Yu: Had a delicious braised rabbit dish for restaurant week here. Even though this is a fancy place, it still managed to have a neighborhood restaurant feel
4. Lincoln Ristorante
7.7
142 W 65th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 95 tips and reviews
Jordan Kong: Classy negroni bar, with plenty of fragrant options for even those who dislike bitters.
Serious Eats: While Jonathan Benno's Lincoln is quite a formal place for a meal, their bar is a bit more laid-back.
Matt Gierhart: Great food that I would put at two Michelin stars. The portion sizes are a little bigger than what would expect from fine dining so be careful with the four course menu.
5. Boulud Sud
8.3
20 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park West), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 135 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Boulud Sud is Daniel Boulud's surprising and fresh take on pan-Mediterranean food, of a high enough quality to feel like an occasion but not as formal as some of Boulud's other establishments. Read more.
The Food Sluts: Excellent Mediterranean cooking. Upscale, so wear a button down shirt. A lot of theater goers. Moderately expensive. We loved the Persian spiced day boat scallops ($32). Read more.
Jarel Hill: This place is fancy and awesome. Excellent wine.
6. Atlantic Grill
8.1
49 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park W), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 62 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Serving some of the best Sushi on the UWS especially the Chef’s daily specials! The crowd is slightly upscale but don’t let that stop you from getting a Pineapple Express cocktail.
Andrew C: Solid fish food - fancy sushi and standard filets and wonderful lobster bisque and great sides... but overall underwhelming, not spectacular as many people recommended
Brett Fromme: Good seafood with great service. Had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner here.
8. Mike's Bistro
7.2
127 E 54th St, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper West Side · 23 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: A perfect place for a fancy dinner or a romantic date – and it’s Kosher! Try the Beet Salad, Gnocchi, Rib-eye Fillet and finish with the warm Apple Pie. Don’t forget the sides!
Staff Picks: Mike's Bistro, well known in the upscale kosher restaurant scene, has re-opened, this time in Midtown. Go check out the much larger space, & some of the old menu favorites. Read more.
Michael Nagar: Absolutely incredible kosher cuisine on par with any fine dining restaurant in the world. Poke nacho, fungus among us, and short ribs were perfect and delicious. Incredible service and venue. 5 stars
9. The Milling Room
8.9
446 Columbus Ave (at W 81st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 52 tips and reviews
Ariel Kao: Beautiful atmosphere, what a stunning space! The decor is cozy yet upscale with high ceiling and skylight! The service was excellent and the food just as delicious 😋
Nicolette Romero: Love the decor here! The bar area is the perfect spot to grab a drink. 🍷
Zach Hamed: Hidden gem on Upper West Side with American/Mediterranean cuisine. Chicken, risotto, and codfish all delicious. Beautiful high ceilings and old fashioned decor.
10. Sushi Kaito
8.8
244 W 72nd St (btwn Broadway & West End Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 9 tips and reviews
Joe Medved: Feels like a traditional sushi spot in Tokyo. Some of the best omakase I've ever had in New York, at reasonable pricing as far as high end omakase goes.
Colin Lee: Excellent fish; newish decor esp for a sushi omakase
Jason Schulweis: The omakase was unreal. 16 pieces for $120, reasonable great sake and wine too. Very small restaurant so make sure to get reservations in advance
14. Bar Boulud
7.7
1900 Broadway (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 187 tips and reviews
The New York Times: Lyonnaise bar food in an elegant setting, good for lunch or dinner before (or after) Lincoln Center. Terrific wines and amazing cured meats.
Paige C: The food & service are good, however Michael Lawrence, who is the manager and director of operations happens to be the rudest person I have ever encountered at any fine dining establishment.
Fodor's Travel: Acclaimed French chef Daniel Boulud, known for upscale New York City eateries Daniel and Café Boulud, shows diners his more casual side with this lively contemporary bistro and wine bar. Read more.
15. Caledonia Bar
8.3
424 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Bar · Upper West Side · 15 tips and reviews
Lilyan Bell: A friendly place with an array of high end whiskey makes you want to be a whiskey drinker ;)
Candice DSouza: They have whiskey flights and 2 happy hours. Knowledgeable staff!
Nicolas Vandeviver: Alan is the most likeable and knowledgeable bartender in the UWS - some even say in the city, or the world - when it comes the whisky. Don't hesitate to ask him for advice on the perfect whisky.