Best Upscale spots in New York City

18 vibe-matched restaurants and bars in New York City, with real-time table availability.

1. Apothéke

   Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · New York City

   Down a Chinatown alley, a former opium den reborn as an apothecary-themed speakeasy. Bartenders in lab coats build farm-to-glass elixirs by candlelight as a piano plays into the night.

2. Attaboy

   Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · New York City

   No menu, no sign, no reservations. Knock on the unmarked door on Eldridge, name a spirit or a mood, and let one of the city's best bar teams build something just for you. Walk-ins only.

3. Bar Goto

   Japanese · Lower East Side · New York City

   Kenta Goto's serene ode to the Japanese cocktail. Precise, delicate drinks built around sake and shochu, paired with okonomiyaki, in a calm room made for real conversation.

4. Contra

   American · New York City

   Trendy New American venue offering a dinner-only fixed-price menu in bare-bones but chic surrounds.

5. Dante

   Italian · Greenwich Village · New York City

   A Greenwich Village institution turned modern aperitivo destination. The Negronis are the stuff of legend, the marble bar hums until late, and the spritz list reads like a love letter to Italy.

6. Death & Co

   Cocktail Bar · East Village · New York City

   The speakeasy that helped redefine American cocktails. No standing room, no shortcuts, just impeccably built drinks served in a dim, intimate room that begs you to linger.

7. Dirt Candy

   Vegetarian · New York City

   A vegetarian restaurant in New York City that balances casual warmth with trendy, upscale touches, appealing to diners seeking creative plant-focused cooking in a stylish setting.

8. Employees Only

   American · West Village · New York City

   Behind the neon psychic sign hides an Art Deco temple to the cocktail, open absurdly late. Bartenders in white jackets, a back-room dining nook, and that famous round of free chicken soup at close.

9. Joanne Trattoria

   Italian · New York City

   Italian dining in New York City combining an upscale, romantic feel with casual comfort and outdoor seating, suited to both intimate dinners and relaxed meals.

10. La Mercerie

    French · New York City

    A French restaurant in New York City that mixes cozy, casual and upscale touches with outdoor seating and a romantic vibe for special meals.

11. Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

    French · New York City

    French café and bakery in New York City that blends cozy and upscale touches with a trendy vibe, suitable for leisurely meals or refined pastries.

12. Lincoln Ristorante

    Italian · New York City

    Italian dining in New York City that pairs an upscale, romantic ambiance with casual outdoor seating options, suitable for date nights and special-occasion meals.

13. Meadowsweet

    American · New York City

    Polished yet warm, this American spot in New York City offers comfortable outdoor seating and a quietly romantic atmosphere, ideal for refined, relaxed alfresco dinners and low-key celebrations.

14. Overstory

    Cocktail Bar · Financial District · New York City

    On the 64th floor of an Art Deco tower, a rooftop bar with 360-degree skyline views and a cocktail program to match the altitude. Golden-hour reservations vanish fast for a reason.

15. Raoul's

    French · SoHo · New York City

    A SoHo bistro that has been doing it right since 1975. The legendary au poivre, a zinc bar that runs late, and an art-covered back room that feels timeless every single night.

16. Temple Bar

    Cocktail Bar · NoHo · New York City

    A revived NoHo legend, all dark glamour and hushed romance. Velvet seating, low light, and a martini service that treats the classics with the reverence they deserve.

17. The Flatiron Room

    American · New York City

    An upscale American room in New York City that mixes lively and romantic moods with late-night service, offering refined plates in a polished, energetic setting.

18. Wallsé

    Austrian · New York City

    An Austrian restaurant in New York City that pairs refined preparations with a casually elegant, romantic atmosphere and outdoor seating when available.