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Favorite UES spots

1. Sushi of Gari

8.3
402 E 78th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The original location of Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio's chainlet is still one of the best sushi restaurants in NYC. Start with an omakase tasting, finish with the tempura-fried ice cream. [Eater 38 Member]

Fulton is one of Favorite UES spots.

2. Fulton

205 E 75th St (at 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 26 tips and reviews
Atlantic Grill is one of Favorite UES spots.

3. Atlantic Grill

1341 3rd Ave (at 77th Street), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 89 tips and reviews

4. Jaiya New York

7.3
1553 2nd Ave (at 81st St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 42 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel C: Unbelievable. You must eat here.

5. Orsay

8.4
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, this French bistro has all the best classic dishes. Try the French onion soup, and the steak tartar with frites and finish with a chocolate soufflé.

6. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.

7. Beyoglu

1431 3rd Ave (at E 81st St.), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We're big fans of Turkish food and Beyoglu really hits the spot. Get the Doner kebab or the Iskender Kebab but save room for the bread!

8. The Penrose

8.7
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 251 tips and reviews

Brendan C.Brendan Clancy: Another loud filament light bulb filled gastropub employing the failsafe method to young professionals wallets of fried pickles, artisanal drinks, mac and cheese and tiles. Tear for Ship of Fools...