#1
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
1603 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score
92.49
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Best Restaurants in Upper East Side, New York City
Looking for the best restaurants in Upper East Side, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 67 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include 7th Street Burger, Levain Bakery, and Oyishi Sushi. 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 Pizza, Burgers, and Sushi and other categories.
Top Restaurants in Upper East Side
Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.
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#2
Levain Bakery
Giant CookiesIconic bakery famous for thick, gooey chocolate chip walnut cookies.
1484 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 90.44View -
#3
Oyishi Sushi
Creative SushiLively Astoria restaurant with creative specialty rolls and colorful platters.
230 E 80th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 85.79View -
#4
Mimi's Pizza
Coal OvenCoal-fired pizzas with crispy, charred crusts and authentic Italian toppings.
217 East 86th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 84.92View -
#5
Shake Shack
GourmetMidtown burger bar with craft beer selection and customizable gourmet burgers.
154 East 86th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 84.74View -
#6
Sushi Goda
Quick SushiFlushing counter-style spot for quick rolls, bento boxes, and sushi sets.
1576 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 83.74View -
#7
Breads Bakery
Latin PastriesBayside location for Latin cakes, cookies, and tres leches.
1294 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 83.28View -
#8
Sin City Burger
OrganicOrganic burger chain offering grass-fed beef, bison, and plant-based options.
311 E 76th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 82.57View -
#9
Emmy Squared Pizza
FusionBayside Turkish-American burger spot with Mediterranean-spiced patties.
1426 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 82.31View -
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Orwashers Bakery
Fresh BreadBronx neighborhood bakery with fresh bread and sweet pastries.
308 E 78th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 82.22View -
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Sushi Para
OmakaseCounter-only omakase experience with chef-selected bites on a timer.
1457 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 82.15View -
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By the Way Bakery
Artisan BreadClassic New York bakery with crusty artisan breads and rye loaves.
1236 Lexington Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 81.50View -
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Dos Toros Taqueria
Al PastorHarlem Mexican spot with al pastor, chorizo, and homemade tortillas.
1115 Lexington Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 81.20View -
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Black Star Bakery
Italian PastriesBronx Italian bakery serving rainbow cookies and cannoli.
1597 York Ave Store 2 · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 80.67View -
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Goal Omakase Sushi
Classic SushiCozy Astoria restaurant offering traditional rolls and sushi dinners.
349 E 82nd St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 80.44View -
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#20
Michaeli Bakery
Colombian PastriesAstoria Colombian bakery with pandebono and roscones.
401 E 90th St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.96View -
#21
Luke's Lobster
Cajun BoilAsian-Cajun fusion boil house with buttery garlic sauces and seafood bags.
242 E 81st St · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.91View -
#22
Sushi W - UES
Classic SushiUES staple for takeout rolls, bento boxes, and casual dine-in.
1513 Lexington Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.75View -
#23
Sushi Suki
TeriyakiQuick-service counter for teriyaki bowls and simple sushi combos.
1577 York Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.72View -
#24
Les Gateaux de Marie
CroissantsUpper East Side café bakery with croissants and breakfast pastries.
1582 1st Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.44View -
#25
Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar
IzakayaMidtown izakaya pouring sake with sushi, skewers, and bar snacks.
1372 York Ave · Upper East Side
FoodIndex Score 79.41View
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What are the best restaurants in Upper East Side?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Upper East Side, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include 7th Street Burger, Levain Bakery, and Oyishi Sushi.
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