Jean-Georges is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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

BravoBravo: 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 EatsSerious Eats: Their prix-fixe lunch is one of the best fine dining secrets in the city.

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Lunch is the best fine dining deal in New York

The Leopard at des Artistes is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

2. The Leopard at des Artistes

8.7
1 W 67th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 45 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fine dining at the Hotel des Artistes.

Patrick B.Patrick Baskin: Get the ravioli, fancy decor, but food is worth the money

Honghui Y.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

Metropolitan Opera is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

3. Metropolitan Opera

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opera House · Lincoln Square · 218 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Still: Family Circle tickets are super cheap, don't miss the opera because you think it's too fancy pants.

Kandis K.Kandis Kovalsky: It doesn't get much better than this place! Love seeing operas here! Love the fountain and the chandeliers inside! So classy!

Alex R.Alex Robertson: very very fancy and beautiful

Lincoln Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

4. Lincoln Ristorante

7.7
142 W 65th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 95 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Classy negroni bar, with plenty of fragrant options for even those who dislike bitters.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: While Jonathan Benno's Lincoln is quite a formal place for a meal, their bar is a bit more laid-back.

Matt G.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.

Boulud Sud is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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 EatsSerious 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 SlutsThe 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 H.Jarel Hill: This place is fancy and awesome. Excellent wine.

Atlantic Grill is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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 GroupThe 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.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 F.Brett Fromme: Good seafood with great service. Had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner here.

Nougatine at Jean Georges is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

7. Nougatine at Jean Georges

8.4
1 Central Park W (at Broadway), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 101 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: If ur going fancy lunching, the $36 prix fixe is a great deal. Great for socializing with a captive lunch audience

Adriana N.Adriana Nova: Eat outside on the terrace for lunch - one of the best lunches in NYC.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Budget foodies can visit Jean Georges’s bar for great cocktails, a snack or afternoon tea.

Mike's Bistro is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

8. Mike's Bistro

7.2
127 E 54th St, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper West Side · 23 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe 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 PicksStaff 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 N.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

The Milling Room is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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 K.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 R.Nicolette Romero: Love the decor here! The bar area is the perfect spot to grab a drink. 🍷

Zach H.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.

Sushi Kaito is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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 M.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 L.Colin Lee: Excellent fish; newish decor esp for a sushi omakase

Jason S.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

AMC Loews 84th Street 6 is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

11. AMC Loews 84th Street 6

9.2
2310 Broadway (btwn W 83rd & W 84th St), New York, NY
Movie Theater · Upper West Side · 200 tips and reviews

Catherine W.Catherine Wang: Fancy leather reclining chairs

Sara .Sara 🌈⚔🍾: You can reserve your super comfortable seats! So fancy!

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: Best movie theater in Manhattan.. Mainly because of the reclining seats :)

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper West Side is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

12. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper West Side

8.5
2135 Broadway (at W 75th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper West Side · 32 tips and reviews

BenBen: Great upscale grocery store, good for prepared foods and salads

Maria P.Maria Parfenova: Great gourmet shop! Has high quality steaks and big lobsters!

patrick l.patrick large: House blend coffee is good and cheap!!

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

13. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 215 tips and reviews

Biz T.Biz Traveldude: Far too classy for me

Ivy L.Ivy Li: In the summer time, grab some gelato from a nearby vendor and walk around the plaza. Be sure to snap a photo at the fountain and walk around to experience the finest cultural center in NYC.

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Art is arousing—just ask J. She couldn't stop swooning when N took her here to see The Nutcracker. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.

Bar Boulud is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

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 TimesThe 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.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 TravelFodor'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.

Caledonia Bar is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in the Upper West Side, New York.

15. Caledonia Bar

8.3
424 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Bar · Upper West Side · 15 tips and reviews

Lilyan B.Lilyan Bell: A friendly place with an array of high end whiskey makes you want to be a whiskey drinker ;)

Candice D.Candice DSouza: They have whiskey flights and 2 happy hours. Knowledgeable staff!

Nicolas V.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.