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Best Restaurants in Washington Heights, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in Washington Heights, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 18 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Burger Heights, Geisha, and 5 Estrellas Bakery Corporation. 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, Coffee, and Sushi and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Washington Heights

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  1. #1

    Burger Heights

    Juicy Patty

    Inwood burger spot serving thick, juicy patties with creative toppings.

    177 Wadsworth Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 88.93
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  2. #2

    Geisha

    Sushi Fusion

    Neighborhood Japanese spot serving classic rolls, noodles, and hot entrées.

    3470 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 86.97
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  3. #3

    Bronx Italian bakery with fresh bread, biscotti, and cookies.

    3861 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 78.90
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  4. #4

    Famous Fish Market

    Fish Market

    Greek seafood market and grill selling fresh fish by the pound.

    684 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.90
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  5. #5

    Sultry steakhouse known for dry-aged New York strips and creamed spinach.

    1263 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.68
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  6. #6

    French seafood bistro serving bouillabaisse and grilled fish.

    3147 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 76.60
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  7. #7

    Mamasushi

    Sushi Fusion

    Astoria fusion spot with inventive rolls and pan-Asian plates.

    3569 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 75.52
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  8. #8

    Tacos Azteca Inc

    Birria Tacos

    Food truck specializing in cheesy birria tacos with consommé.

    3568 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.0 Yelp: 3.5 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 75.00
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  9. #9

    Upper East Side cantina with Playa-style fish and pork tacos.

    159 street Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 5.0 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 5.0

    FoodIndex Score 74.97
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  10. #10

    Buunni Coffee

    Smooth Coffee

    Bright morning spot with gentle, smooth coffee and breakfast plates.

    213 Pinehurst Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 74.46
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  11. #11

    Steamed Fish & Seafood

    Caribbean Seafood

    Dominican seafood spot with fried fish and Caribbean-spiced dishes.

    3344 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.51
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  12. #12

    El Panadero Bakery

    Custom Cakes

    Corona specialty bakery with custom celebration cakes.

    1380 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.60
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  13. #13

    Fast-food chain for quick tacos and bean burritos.

    1221 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.46
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  14. #14

    Dios Proveedor Bakery

    Fresh Bread

    Bronx neighborhood bakery with fresh breads and pastries.

    1300 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.96
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  15. #15

    Tacos Guerrero

    Street Tacos

    Bronx taco truck with grilled meats and spicy salsa verde.

    3387 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 5.0

    FoodIndex Score 65.98
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  16. #16

    El Manantial Bakery

    Italian Bread

    College Point Italian bakery with fresh bread and pastries.

    1220 St Nicholas Ave · Washington Heights

    Google: 4.0 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 62.90
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  17. #17

    El Pitallito

    Al Pastor

    Bronx taqueria with al pastor, lengua, and fresh salsas.

    3854 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 3.9 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 62.26
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  18. #18

    Taco Bell

    Upscale Tacos

    Upper East Side Mexican brasserie with upscale tacos and cocktails.

    3427 Broadway · Washington Heights

    Google: 3.8 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 61.19
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FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Washington Heights, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Burger Heights, Geisha, and 5 Estrellas Bakery Corporation.
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