Upper East Side

old money quiet · 10021

The Upper East Side dates the way it lunches: quietly, in low voices, with the check already settled. Madison Avenue gallery openings and Park Avenue dinners run on introductions, not apps. The prep is a blazer, a reservation at a place older than your parents, and the discipline not to mention real estate. Bemelmans is a first date because it always has been, and the bartenders have seen your move. The tradeoff is honest. You will not be surprised here, and that is precisely the appeal for some and the verdict for others. Bring the manners. Leave the hot takes on Madison.

9,459

singles 22–50

39%

male

$96,994

median income

$3,067

median rent

The data

Upper East Side by the numbers

Upper East Side runs female-leaning, about 39% men to 61% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in Upper East Side is about $97,000.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
The median renter in Upper East Side pays about $3,070 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
About 9,500 Upper East Side residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Upper East Side

Upper East Side
Activity
The Frick Collection
Art museum★ 4.6 · 4,824
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 4,824 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Frick Collection.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
TueClosed
Wed10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
The Penrose Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,466
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1590 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,466 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Penrose Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 4 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 4 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 4 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 4 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 4 AM
Sat9:30 AM to 4 AM
Sun9:30 AM to 4 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Upper East Side
Dining
Uva
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,095
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1486 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,095 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Uva.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Dining
ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,863
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1480 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,863 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
Pil Pil
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,393
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
265 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,393 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pil Pil.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Upper East Side
Dining
Sea Salt
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,194
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1123 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,194 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sea Salt.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Dining
La Voglia NYC
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,164
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1645 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,164 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Voglia NYC.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
Bemelmans Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 875
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 875 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bemelmans Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12:30 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Upper East Side
Dining
Felice 83
Italian restaurant★ 4.3 · 676
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1593 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 676 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Felice 83.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
Bondurants
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 632
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
303 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 632 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bondurants.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
Shaken Not Stirred
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 594
Find it
1113 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 594 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Shaken Not Stirred.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Call Site Maps
Upper East Side
Dining
Amali
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 583
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
115 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 583 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amali.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Tue12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Wed12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Thu12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Fri12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Activity
Rodney's Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 520
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1118 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 520 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rodney's Comedy Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Upper East Side
Dining
L'Osteria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 393
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1219 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 393 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at L'Osteria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper East Side
Activity
VITAL Climbing Gym - Upper East
Rock climbing gym★ 4.6 · 271
Wheelchair access
Find it
1506 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 271 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at VITAL Climbing Gym - Upper East.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 11 PM
Tue8 AM to 11 PM
Wed8 AM to 11 PM
Thu8 AM to 11 PM
Fri8 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Upper East Side
Cafés
Tenpa’s Coffee
Cafe$$$$★ 4.9 · 222
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1069 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 222 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tenpa’s Coffee.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 6 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 6 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 6 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 6 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 6 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 6 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
2nd Floor Bar & Essen
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 174
Find it
Enter on, 1442 1st Avenue, E 75th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10021
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 174 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 2nd Floor Bar & Essen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Site Maps
Upper East Side
Drinks
Serena's Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 161
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1268 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 161 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Serena's Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 160
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1372 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 160 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper East Side
Drinks
The Hunterian
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 124
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
413 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 124 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Hunterian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Upper East Side
Activity
New York Fine Art Gallery
Art gallery★ 4.9 · 68
Wheelchair access
Find it
1464 1st Ave.(Bet 76th & 77th St, New York, NY 10075
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at New York Fine Art Gallery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 7 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 7 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Maps

Upper East Side

Upper East Side by the numbers

Local date spots

The Frick Collection

The Penrose Bar

Uva

ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES

Pil Pil

Sea Salt

La Voglia NYC

Bemelmans Bar

Felice 83

Bondurants

Shaken Not Stirred

Amali

Rodney's Comedy Club

L'Osteria

VITAL Climbing Gym - Upper East

Tenpa’s Coffee

2nd Floor Bar & Essen

Serena's Wine Bar

Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)

The Hunterian

New York Fine Art Gallery

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