The Upper West Side neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City is home to numerous attractions, including the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Visitors to the Upper West Side have a variety of dining options to choose from, ranging from casual cafes to upscale Italian restaurants.
The West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe overlooks the Hudson River, providing diners with views of the water from its outdoor seating. The restaurant held Zagat dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its appeal, "good to very good" for its decor and "fair to good" for its service as of August 2010. The restaurant is known for its barbecue, including baby back ribs served with coleslaw and corn on the cob. Another featured dish is the barbecue chicken and pineapple kabobs, accompanied by orzo salad with roasted red peppers and black olives. The restaurant has a full bar. The West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe serves lunch and dinner daily during warm-weather months. The restaurant is closed during winter. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
The West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th St.
Manhattan, NY 10024
212-496-5542
boatbasincafe.com
Featuring an eclectic menu that draws together a number of culinary influences, Ouest opened in May 2001. The name of the restaurant means "West" in French, and refers to its location on the Upper West Side. The restaurant held Zagat dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, service and decor as of August 2010. Seafood lovers can opt for the deep-fried soft shell crab accompanied by corn puree, a cake made from potato and chives, steamed mache greens and a corn and bacon compote. Those who prefer wild game may select the roasted rabbit, served with garlic capellini pasta and chanterelle mushrooms. For dessert, try the orange cheesecake with Chantilly and bitter orange sauce. The wine list features more than 100 selections from throughout the world. Ouest serves dinner nightly as well as brunch on Sundays. Reservations are required and accepted both online and over the phone. Business casual attire is suggested.
Ouest
2315 Broadway
Manhattan, NY 10024
212-580-8700
ouestny.com
'Cesca, which features Southern Italian cuisine, opened for business on the Upper West Side in September 2003. As of August 2010, the restaurant had Zagat dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service. Among the pasta dishes featured on the menu is the squid ink tagliolini tossed with shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, spicy tomato and fresh basil leaves. The restaurant is also known for its grilled entrees, such as the tuna steak, the half chicken, the rack of lamb and the 24-oz. U.S.D.A. Prime aged sirloin steak. A pre-theater, three-course prix fixe menu is also available. Featuring 600 selections, the wine list is a past winner of the "Best of Award of Excellence" from "Wine Spectator" magazine, the second highest award given by the publication. 'Cesca serves dinner nightly and brunch on Sundays. Reservations are highly suggested and may be made online or over the phone. Business casual attire is recommended.
'Cesca
164 W. 75th St.
Manhattan, NY 10023
212-787-6300
cescanyc.com
