Manhattan's Upper West Side appeals to visitors interested in diverse attractions and restaurants. This neighborhood along the Hudson River contains many examples of early 20th century architecture. Visitors can attend live shows at local venues like the Lincoln Center and the Beacon Theater. Restaurants in the Upper West Side reflect more than a century of influence by European immigrants. You can use Fodor's guide to this neighborhood to find restaurants serving your favorite dishes.
Barney Greengrass has served deli sandwiches and fish plates in the Upper West Side since 1908. The daily menu starts with appetizers like gefilte fish and whitefish salad. House specialties include the Nova Scotia salmon and scrambled eggs with lox. This Upper West Side restaurant also creates triple decker sandwiches like the corned beef, chopped liver and sliced onion sandwich. The dessert list includes classic dishes such as rice pudding and Danishes. Patrons can head to Moe's Store to purchase T-shirts, mugs and postcards featuring the Barney Greengrass logo.
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave. at 86th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-724-4707
barneygreengrass.com
Carmine's offers Italian entrees and desserts at five locations in the Northeast including its restaurant in the Upper West Side. The dining room includes large family-style tables and Italian decor. Guests select from entrees such as the shrimp marinara and the pasta pomodoro. These dishes can be paired with specialty cocktails like the pomegranate martini and the Milagro margarita. Daily specials at Carmine's include the ossobucco on Thursdays and the prime rib chop on Saturdays. Carmine's accommodates young patrons with kid's menu dishes like the focaccia bread pizza and meatball sliders.
Carmine's
2450 Broadway Ave.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-2200
carminesnyc.com
Dovetail New York presents an upscale dinner menu each night with entrees like soft poached eggs and sauteed foie gras. This eatery features a three-course tasting menu for vegetarians and vegans every Monday. Groups can fill up before sightseeing with brunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as the three-course Sunday Suppa. The 75-seat dining room and 20-seat private room utilize tall windows to provide views of the neighborhood to diners. Diners can also request seats in the sherry loft to sample Dovetail's sherry menu and look down on the kitchen.
Dovetail New York
103 W. 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-3800
dovetailnyc.com
Picholine operates a wine and cheese bar to accommodate guests prior to dinner service. This bar is separated from the 84-seat dining room by a large velvet curtain. Diners can reserve space in the 22-seat wine room to view the restaurant's 2,500-bottle collection. Lunch and dinner menus at Picholine vary by season with house specialties ranging from sea scallops to squab. The five-course tasting menu covers the full spectrum of appetizers, main courses and desserts produced by the kitchen. This French restaurant serves strawberry tiramisu and apple confit to finish meals with sweet flavors.
Picholine
35 W. 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-724-8585
picholinenyc.com
