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Flex Mussels is one of NYC Uptown.

1. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 180 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “The name, though reminiscent of a Tarzan boast, is apt: Flex Mussels forgoes European and American tradition and puts the mussel on steroids.” Read more.

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too is one of NYC Uptown.

2. Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too

6.9
366 W 110th St (btwn Columbus & Manhattan), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · West Harlem · 57 tips and reviews

Alex F.Alex Footman: I have never had anything less than superb off the menu here. The spoonbread punch, BBQ chicken, collard greens, ribs, smothered chicken are all delicious and generously portioned.

Dibiterie Cheikh is one of NYC Uptown.

3. Dibiterie Cheikh

231 W 116th St (btw. Lennox and 7th), New York, NY
African Restaurant · Central Harlem · 2 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Try the cheb, the national dish of Senegal- the rice is heavily laced with palm oil, further flavored with tamarind and bits of stockfish that's been stuffed w/ cilantro, green onions, garlic & fried

Zoma is one of NYC Uptown.

4. Zoma

2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 113th St), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 42 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The combination platters are marvelously complex. The tej, an Ethiopian-style honey wine, is made by Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, N.Y., the oldest winery in the U.S. - Inspector

Danji is one of NYC Uptown.

5. Danji

346 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 279 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Whelk salad with buckwheat noodles, steak tartare, pancake, japchae, sablefish, DMZ stew, fried tofu, sliders, paella Read more.

Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of NYC Uptown.

6. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 397 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the beef with chili. Wok-charred beef is tossed w/ kafir lime leaves & green beans, then bathed in a orange-tinted sauce of turmeric & Thai chilies. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

Red Rooster Harlem is one of NYC Uptown.

7. Red Rooster Harlem

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Cornbread’s a must. Then? Duck-liver pudding: Discuss. (Yes.) Red Caesar salad: yes. Fried yard bird: Yes. Go malted for dessert. Read more.

Land Of Plenty is one of NYC Uptown.

8. Land Of Plenty

7.8
204 E 58th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Midtown East · 67 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: If you aren’t afraid of a little spice (alright, a lot of spice) dare to try the Braised Lamb Filets With Napa Cabbage andRoasted Chili. It ranks number 8 on Robert Sietsema’s top lamb dishes in NYC.

Jin Ramen is one of NYC Uptown.

9. Jin Ramen

8.4
3183 Broadway (at W 125th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · West Harlem · 182 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The Hakata Tonkotsu is cooked with pork bones in the broth 'til they release their marrow, giving it a "creamy consistency that rivals milk, melted butter, or gravy." In other words: It's delicious. Read more.

Ditch Plains is one of NYC Uptown.

10. Ditch Plains

100 W 82nd St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Mmm, crab boils. Ditch Plains offers New England-style boils every Thursday night: served with jalapeno hush puppies, potato wedges and corn on the cob.

Azuri Cafe is one of NYC Uptown.

11. Azuri Cafe

465 W 51st St (51st between 9th and 10th), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 41 tips and reviews

James L.James Loughran: get the falafel pita with everything, spicy. best I've ever had.

Apt 78 is one of NYC Uptown.

12. Apt 78

4447 Broadway, New York, NY
Bar · Fort George · 49 tips and reviews

Stay UptownStay Uptown: Stay Uptown's favorite haunt in Washington Heights. This lounge is the very definition of the Washington Heights/Inwood Movement known as #WHIN. Try one of the small plates (Kebobs, Pizza, sandwiches)

Harvist is one of NYC Uptown.

13. Harvist

46 W 116th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 1 tip

Han Y.Han Yu: NY Mag: get the shrimp and grits, raw kale salad, and osso buco.

14. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

8.2
308 W 58th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 145 tips and reviews

GQ J.GQ Jai: Got to try the Ox Tail / Bone Marrow fried rice and fried chicken

Antika Restaurant & Pizzeria is one of NYC Uptown.

15. Antika Restaurant & Pizzeria

3924 Broadway, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Washington Heights · 39 tips and reviews

LarryLarry: Finally, a decent pizza place above 145th. Crispy, respectable crust, inviting decor. A must if near Columbia Hospital.

16. BurgerFi

7.2
1571 2nd Ave (btwn E 81st & E 82nd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Yorkville · 91 tips and reviews

ChelseaChelsea: New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue says, "The house cheeseburger is noteworthy - on the hefty side with 2 expertly melted, strategically positioned slices of cheese, possessing a deep, beefy flavor."

Lexington Pizza Parlour is one of NYC Uptown.

17. Lexington Pizza Parlour

8.2
1590 Lexington Ave (at E 101st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 27 tips and reviews

Gloria F.Gloria Fuentes: Not just pizza! Assorted Italian menu, great atmosphere with light jazz music, sexy decor, friendly staff and delightful owners. Sit down instead of taking ToGo, you will be happy you stayed ;)

Inwood Gourmet is one of NYC Uptown.

18. Inwood Gourmet

8.3
95 Cooper St (btwn Isham & W 207th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Inwood · 2 tips and reviews

Sarah B.Sarah B.: $3 pesto from Italy! And amazing olive oil and vinegar selections.

Wondee Siam II is one of NYC Uptown.

19. Wondee Siam II

813 9th Ave (54th st), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 45 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Schwing: The Tamarind Duck is always fabulous... Try the Honey Banana dessert, too!

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of NYC Uptown.

20. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.9
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Along with Daisy May's, Dinosaur tops the category of Best BBQ in New York. Waits are epic, as are the ribs. Be aware that outside tables are first-come first-served. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Gran Piatto D' oro is one of NYC Uptown.

21. Gran Piatto D' oro

1429 5th Ave (btwn 116th St & 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Harlem · 9 tips and reviews

Nicholas W.Nicholas Webb: Great pasta dishes and amazingly delicious garlic bread. Definitely agree with other tips, he clams oreganata is a must

Chez Maty et Sokhna (Keur Sokhna) is one of NYC Uptown.

22. Chez Maty et Sokhna (Keur Sokhna)

7.8
2249 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (W 133rd St), New York, NY
African Restaurant · Central Harlem · 8 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kousouros: Lamb and brown rice are crack.

Garden Cafe is one of NYC Uptown.

23. Garden Cafe

7.6
4961 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 44 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a table in their garden and enjoy a relaxing brunch (Hanger Steak or Buckwheat Pancakes) or come for the nightly weekend Live Jazz in the Summer.

Burger Heights is one of NYC Uptown.

24. Burger Heights

8.5
177 Wadsworth Ave (btwn W 181st St. & W 182nd St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Fort George · 27 tips and reviews
V&T Pizzeria is one of NYC Uptown.

25. V&T Pizzeria

7.3
1024 Amsterdam Ave (at W 110th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 37 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hussey: Try the Pepperoni Pizza - Definitely the best pizza I've had in a long time. Loved it.

Bettolona is one of NYC Uptown.

26. Bettolona

3143 Broadway (btwn Tiemann Pl & La Salle St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 38 tips and reviews

Zubetei Z.Zubetei Zxx: Best Italian food in the area! why? because it's run by Italians who make you feel welcome. Go and say ciao to Sandro and enjoy if you have a problem tell 'em same way you would tell your mom at home.

ROKC is one of NYC Uptown.

27. ROKC

9.1
3452 Broadway (btwn W. 140 & W. 141 St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Harlem · 55 tips and reviews