Upper West Side

liberal family cultural · 10024

The Upper West Side dates like it votes: earnestly, in sensible shoes, with strong feelings about the Sunday Times. Dates begin at Lincoln Center or end at Cafe Luxembourg, with a Central Park West walk somewhere in between to confirm shared values. Columbus and Amsterdam carry the wine bars; the brownstone blocks carry the conversation. The crowd skews cultured, family-adjacent, and allergic to performance. The tradeoff is sincerity over electricity, and last call comes early. If you want a partner who reads the book club book and finishes it before the meeting, you are already home on West End.

10,667

singles 22–50

41%

male

$100,424

median income

$3,041

median rent

The data

Upper West Side by the numbers

Upper West Side runs female-leaning, about 41% men to 59% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in Upper West Side is about $100,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
The median renter in Upper West Side pays about $3,040 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
About 10,700 Upper West Side residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024

On the ground

Local date spots

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

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19 spots across Upper West Side

Upper West Side
Activity
Beacon Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 7,148
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 7,148 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Upper West Side
Dining
La Pecora Bianca UWS
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 3,379
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 3,379 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Upper West Side
Dining
Nice Matin
French restaurant★ 4.6 · 2,410
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,410 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Upper West Side
Dining
The Consulate - UWS
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,031
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,031 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Upper West Side
Activity
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,419
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,419 Google reviews
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Prohibition
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,053
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
503 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,053 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 PM to 12 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 12 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 12 AM
Fri12:30 to 1 AM, 4:30 PM to 12 AM
Sat12:30 to 2 AM, 4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Upper West Side
Dining
Canto Upper West Side
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,010
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2014 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,010 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
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Upper West Side
Dining
TESSA
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 990
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
349 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 990 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Da Capo
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 537
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
322 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 537 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 11 PM
Tue9 AM to 11 PM
Wed9 AM to 11 PM
Thu9 AM to 11 PM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 495
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
189 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 495 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun3 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper West Side
Dining
Tasca NYC
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 465
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
505 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 465 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 11 PM
Tue4:30 to 11 PM
Wed4:30 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 to 11 PM
Fri4:30 to 11:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Lilly's Cocktail and Wine
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 444
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 444 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lilly's Cocktail and Wine.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
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 West Side
Dining
Rampoldi New York
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 444
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
49 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 444 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rampoldi New York.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Upper West Side
Dining
Essential by Christophe
French restaurant★ 4.8 · 442
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
103 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 442 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Essential by Christophe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue5:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed5:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu5:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
Sun5 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
The Owl's Tail
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 370
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
215 W 75th St, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 370 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Owl's Tail.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 11 PM
Tue4:30 to 11 PM
Wed4:30 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 338
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1012 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 338 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 338
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
66 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 338 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Tue12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Wed12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Thu12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Fri12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Sat12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Sun12:30 to 1 AM, 3:30 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Upper West Side
Activity
Paint & Sip Studio New York
Painting studio★ 4.7 · 264
Find it
246 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 264 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Paint & Sip Studio New York.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Contact
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Upper West Side
Drinks
Bin 71
Bar★ 4.4 · 235
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
237 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 235 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bin 71.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri1 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Upper West Side

Upper West Side by the numbers

Local date spots

Beacon Theatre

La Pecora Bianca UWS

Nice Matin

The Consulate - UWS

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

Prohibition

Canto Upper West Side

TESSA

Da Capo

Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)

Tasca NYC

Lilly's Cocktail and Wine

Rampoldi New York

Essential by Christophe

The Owl's Tail

ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side

Paint & Sip Studio New York

Bin 71

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