Best Historic Restaurants in East Harlem

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1. Chez Fifi

4.7

Exceptional(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 25 times today

A new French bistro nestled in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side. In the main dining room, Executive Chef Zack Zeidman delivers Parisian classics with Basque flair. Upstairs at Salon de Fifi a l’Étage, master mixologist Yumi Nemoto showcases innovative signature cocktails, served alongside light bites from the kitchen below.Please direct large party and private dining inquiries to reservations@chezfifinyc.com. Kindly note that we do not take standard reservations over email. We look forward to dining with you soon!

2. Ophelia

4.3

Awesome(1504)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 40 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

3. The Milling Room

4.4

Awesome(3038)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Upper West Side

Booked 31 times today

The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm. We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pmWe have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table. For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

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4. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

Exceptional(9762)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 126 times today

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

5. Monterey

4.4

Awesome(498)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 43 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

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6. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.3

Awesome(5627)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 32 times today

For ninety-eight years, New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1926, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite-an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends' latest Carnegie Hall performances.

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7. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1576)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 32 times today

The East Pole, on the Upper East Side, is housed in an historic brownstone on a quiet block of 65th Street. Drawing on old maps and subtle nautical accents, the main dining room & bar is timeless and sophisticated with a clean, simple aesthetic focusing on high quality materials.The menu features simple yet elevated home cooking with a focus on local, seasonal, organic produce and sustainably sourced proteins. For Drinks, our signature cocktail menu & full bar service, with a focus on small batch distilleries, breweries & wineries are all available.

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8. The Leopard at des Artistes

4.6

Exceptional(3292)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Upper West Side

Booked 33 times today

Located in the New York landmarked Hotel Des Artistes, and surrounded by the astonishing 1920s murals by Howard Chandler Christy, THE LEOPARD at des Artistes cuisine respect the rich Italian cultural traditions, the absolute quality of ingredients, and the balance between dishes based on rural elements, such as pasta, vegetables, cheese, and seafood ingredients from the Mediterranean. We look forward to welcoming you to our home, in one of the most iconic spaces in New York City, Hotel des Artistes. Buon appetito!

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9. Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

Awesome(1614)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown West

Booked 37 times today

Beneath the pulsing city lies a hidden dining destination. USDA Prime steaks from the finest Black Angus cattle. Bespoke cocktails. A restored Bank Vault from the 1930s. This is Butcher & Banker, a new "steakeasy" at the crossroads of Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Javits Center and Hudson Yards.Butcher & Banker is no ordinary steakhouse. A dozen different steaks are on offer, but non-steak eaters will dine exceedingly well here.Butcher & Banker pays homage to the New Yorker Hotel’s storied history. The New Yorker opened in 1930 at the height of the Great Depression as the then largest hotel in the city. It has attracted a who’s who of entertainers and dignitaries from around the world, including Muhammad Ali, JFK, Joan Crawford and Nikola Tesla. Beneath the hotel, a bank vault and offices were occupied by the Manufacturers Trust Company until 1980. With the opening of Butcher & Banker, the public can see the vault for the first time in 37 years.

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10. Chart House Restaurant - Weehawken

4.7

Exceptional(11447)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Weehawken

Booked 99 times today

Spectacularly located on the Hudson River directly across from Manhattan, the Weehawken Chart House at Lincoln Harbor offers panoramic views of the glittering New York skyline – from the Empire State Building to Wall Street. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 27 historic, waterfront & showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From top-of-the-catch seafood to succulent steaks, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. We offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies, & decadent desserts like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Just minutes from Midtown Manhattan, Chart House will exceed your every expectation. Please note that reservations are for indoor dining only.

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Edward
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Dinner and service were great! We really enjoyed our dinner.
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Chez FifiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Upper East Side
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4.7
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MarkVIP
Portland / Oregon •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Incredible filet mignon, extremely tender, nicely charred and flavorful. Enjoyed the appetizers, side dishes. Service was superb. Can’t wait to return.
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Smith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.6
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Alison
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I didn’t know what to expect when I made a reservation for myself & five of my friends to celebrate my 60th birthday but I was in for the best time. As soon as you walk in you are struck with the elegance of the bar area. Wait staff were very helpful & the view of the East River & Queens was stunning. We were treated incredibly well by our waitress, Elizabeth. The food was amazing & inventive. I would have liked the bar to have more choices, such as I would have loved a kir royale but that wasn’t available. Even though, we had a fabulous time.
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.3
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Sonja
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
We loved Monterey! It’s a lovely restaurant conveniently located near lots of Midtown attractions. The food and beverage presentations were impressive. We had the prime rib special and everything was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent. For dessert, the Bananas Foster was prepared table side. The presentation and taste were amazing. We can’t wait to return.
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MontereyPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.4
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hantc
New York State •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Great service and great food will definitely come back
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The Milling RoomPrice: Expensive• French American• Upper West Side
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4.4

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81 restaurants available nearby

1. Chez Fifi

2. Ophelia

3. The Milling Room

4. Smith & Wollensky - New York

5. Monterey

6. Russian Tea Room - NYC

7. The East Pole - Kitchen and Bar

8. The Leopard at des Artistes

9. Butcher and Banker NYC

10. Chart House Restaurant - Weehawken

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