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Best Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in Lower East Side, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 2 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include K.O. Burger and Blue Road Burger. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Burgers and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Lower East Side

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    K.O. Burger

    Classic American

    Harlem institution serving old-school burgers with simple, delicious flavors.

    1-3 Eldridge St Store B · Lower East Side

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.04
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  2. #2

    Blue Road Burger

    Grilled

    Staten Island diner serving classic grilled burgers with traditional toppings.

    134 Ludlow St · Lower East Side

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.8 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 78.89
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Best Food in Lower East Side

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How we rank restaurants in Lower East Side

FoodIndex Score combines public rating signals so you can compare restaurants in Lower East Side on one scale. Lists update as restaurant data changes. For the full method, see our methodology page.

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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Lower East Side?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Lower East Side, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include K.O. Burger and Blue Road Burger.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Lower East Side?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in Lower East Side?
Open Best Food in Lower East Side for category rankings such as Burgers. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in New York City.
What if I want restaurants near Lower East Side?
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