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Exploring the UES
Two Little Red Hens is one of Exploring the UES.

1. Two Little Red Hens

1652 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Yorkville · 362 tips and reviews

2. Dos Toros Taqueria

8.1
1111 Lexington Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Upper East Side · 97 tips and reviews

Jenn V.Jenn Vargas: the most SF-style burritos in the city

Via Quadronno is one of Exploring the UES.

3. Via Quadronno

8.3
25 E 73rd St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 150 tips and reviews
Beyoglu is one of Exploring the UES.

4. Beyoglu

1431 3rd Ave (at E 81st St.), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Candle 79 is one of Exploring the UES.

5. Candle 79

154 E 79th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 169 tips and reviews

6. Papaya King

179 E 86th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Upper East Side · 117 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Exploring the UES.

7. Shake Shack

8.3
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The location is what makes this Shake Shack great. If there's no dining room inside, get your food to-go and devour it on a bench in nearby Central Park.

Central Park Boathouse is one of Exploring the UES.

8. Central Park Boathouse

8.9
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 292 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Escape the city and feel like you're in an entirely different world here. The outside bar is great to stop in for a drink after rowing your way through The Lake.

Museum of the City of New York is one of Exploring the UES.

9. Museum of the City of New York

8.8
1220 5th Ave (at E 103rd St), New York, NY
History Museum · East Harlem · 148 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Perfect for visitors and locals alike. Learn about the rich history of NYC through photos, film, and actual living spaces.

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of Exploring the UES.

10. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.7
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great sausage platters but they're made even better with the beer options. Be wary, if you want to drink out of the 2 liter boot, it takes a $60 cash deposit.

Gobo is one of Exploring the UES.

11. Gobo

1426 3rd Ave (at E 81st St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Yorkville · 40 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Fresh and clean atmosphere and a must try even if you aren't vegetarian. Try the New England roll, spinach and soy cheese wontons, or the mini veggie burgers.

Hummus Kitchen is one of Exploring the UES.

12. Hummus Kitchen

7.2
1613 2nd Ave (at E 84th St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Yorkville · 52 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Good falafels, even better hummus. Go for the Mazze Trio where you can choose any 3 items, just make sure you try the hummus and falafel balls!

Carl Schurz Dog Run is one of Exploring the UES.

13. Carl Schurz Dog Run

9.3
E End Ave and 86th St (East River Promenade), New York, NY
Dog Park · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews
Vermicelli is one of Exploring the UES.

14. Vermicelli

1492 2nd Ave (77th and 78th), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews
Tal Bagels is one of Exploring the UES.

15. Tal Bagels

7.8
333 E 86th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 58 tips and reviews
Molly Pitcher's Ale House is one of Exploring the UES.

16. Molly Pitcher's Ale House

1641 2nd Ave (at 85th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 39 tips and reviews
Doc Watson's is one of Exploring the UES.

17. Doc Watson's

6.4
1490 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Pub · Upper East Side · 48 tips and reviews
H&H Bagels is one of Exploring the UES.

18. H&H Bagels

8.6
1551 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 159 tips and reviews
Yorkville Creperie is one of Exploring the UES.

19. Yorkville Creperie

1586 York Ave (btw 83rd & 84th St), New York, NY
Creperie · Yorkville · 28 tips and reviews
Plenty is one of Exploring the UES.

20. Plenty

1457 3rd Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews
Calista Superfoods is one of Exploring the UES.

21. Calista Superfoods

1217 Lexington Ave (btw 82nd & 83rd), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Upper East Side · 9 tips and reviews
Healthalicious is one of Exploring the UES.

22. Healthalicious

1594 2nd Ave (at E 83rd St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Yorkville · 5 tips and reviews
Caffe Buon Gusto - Manhattan is one of Exploring the UES.

23. Caffe Buon Gusto - Manhattan

8.4
236 East 77th St., New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews
The Frick Collection is one of Exploring the UES.

24. The Frick Collection

8.9
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews
Carl Schurz Park is one of Exploring the UES.

25. Carl Schurz Park

9.5
599 E 86th St (at East End Ave), New York, NY
Park · Yorkville · 97 tips and reviews
Engineers' Gate is one of Exploring the UES.

26. Engineers' Gate

8.9
5th Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Central Park · 16 tips and reviews
Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of Exploring the UES.

27. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

9.0
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 113 tips and reviews

28. Gotham Pizza

1443 York Ave (btw 76th & 77th), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews
Eli's Market is one of Exploring the UES.

29. Eli's Market

7.7
1411 3rd Ave (at 80th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · 34 tips and reviews

Josh S.Josh S.: UES incarnation of Zabar's gourmet empire is much quieter, roomier, and more sane than its UWS counterpart. Yes, so expensive, but everything is so delicious!

Parlor Steak and Fish is one of Exploring the UES.

30. Parlor Steak and Fish

1600 3rd Ave (90th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Yorkville · 79 tips and reviews
Juice Generation is one of Exploring the UES.

31. Juice Generation

8.6
1486 3rd Ave (at 84th St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Upper East Side · 47 tips and reviews
E.A.T. is one of Exploring the UES.

32. E.A.T.

5.9
1064 Madison Ave (80th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 85 tips and reviews
Untitled is one of Exploring the UES.

33. Untitled

945 Madison Ave (at 75th St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 54 tips and reviews
Jones Wood Foundry is one of Exploring the UES.

34. Jones Wood Foundry

8.6
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews
Le Moulin A Cafe is one of Exploring the UES.

35. Le Moulin A Cafe

8.8
1439 York Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews
Maz Mezcal is one of Exploring the UES.

36. Maz Mezcal

8.1
316 E 86th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 60 tips and reviews
Naruto Ramen is one of Exploring the UES.

37. Naruto Ramen

7.4
1596 3rd Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 162 tips and reviews
The Penrose is one of Exploring the UES.

38. The Penrose

8.6
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 252 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: The Upper East Side. Ruairi Curtin. Irish Gastropub. Try - Spiced beef sandwich (cured for 40 days, spiced in house for four days, then slow roasted for six hours). Cocktails made with Irish whiskey. Read more.

39. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.1
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris Ozer: No nonsense diner straight out of the '50s with great burgers and club sandwiches.

Southern Hospitality is one of Exploring the UES.

40. Southern Hospitality

1460 2nd Ave (btwn 76th & 77th St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Upper East Side · 97 tips and reviews

Bettina Equities Rental OfficeBettina Equities Rental Office: It's just what it's name implies!

Trinity Pub is one of Exploring the UES.

41. Trinity Pub

7.3
229 E 84th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 29 tips and reviews
Conservatory Garden is one of Exploring the UES.

42. Conservatory Garden

9.5
1231 5th Ave (at 105th St), New York, NY
Garden · Central Park · 66 tips and reviews
LeChurro is one of Exploring the UES.

43. LeChurro

1236 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews
The Stumble Inn is one of Exploring the UES.

44. The Stumble Inn

7.3
1454 2nd Ave (at E 76th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 138 tips and reviews
The London Candy Co. is one of Exploring the UES.

45. The London Candy Co.

1442 Lexington Ave (at 94th St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Carnegie Hill · 30 tips and reviews
J.G. Melon is one of Exploring the UES.

46. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews
Dulce Vida Latin Bistro is one of Exploring the UES.

47. Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

8.0
1219 Lexington Ave (Btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews
Sojourn is one of Exploring the UES.

48. Sojourn

8.3
244 E 79th St (2nd and 79th), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Upper East Side · 79 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of Exploring the UES.

49. The Meatball Shop

1462 2nd Ave (btwn E 76th & E 77th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 178 tips and reviews
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream is one of Exploring the UES.

50. Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream

1564 1st Ave (btwn 81st St & 82nd St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Yorkville · 84 tips and reviews
Cafe D'Alsace is one of Exploring the UES.

51. Cafe D'Alsace

8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Corner Cafe and Bakery is one of Exploring the UES.

52. Corner Cafe and Bakery

7.3
1645 3rd Ave (btwn 92nd St and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 65 tips and reviews
Vietnaam is one of Exploring the UES.

53. Vietnaam

7.9
1700 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 51 tips and reviews
Mei-jin Ramen is one of Exploring the UES.

54. Mei-jin Ramen

8.0
1574 2nd Ave (btwn E 81st & E 82nd St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 108 tips and reviews
Glaser's Bake Shop is one of Exploring the UES.

55. Glaser's Bake Shop

1670 1st Ave (87th Street), New York, NY
Bakery · Yorkville · 63 tips and reviews
Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House is one of Exploring the UES.

56. Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House

7.8
1588 2nd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 48 tips and reviews
OM Real Indian Food is one of Exploring the UES.

57. OM Real Indian Food

1593 2nd Ave (82nd and 83rd), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 35 tips and reviews
Francois Payard Patisserie is one of Exploring the UES.

58. Francois Payard Patisserie

1293 3rd Ave (at 74th St.), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 40 tips and reviews
Orwasher's Bakery is one of Exploring the UES.

59. Orwasher's Bakery

8.9
308 E 78th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews