TAO Downtown is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

1. TAO Downtown

8.8
92 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Chelsea · 188 tips and reviews

Adrien H.Adrien Havette: Amazing Fancy restaurant for party !!

Hazan A.Hazan Aydin: Cool, fancy place. Delicious food. Try cgicken lollipops and blushing geisha

Andrew L.Andrew Litvak: A little too fancy, but the food makes it worthwhile.

Buddakan is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

2. Buddakan

9.0
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Ballan: The desserts are under-hyped here, but Vera Obias and her team do amazing things. Also, the crab hot pot is something special and if you go to a fancy Chinese dinner and skip Peking Duck you're a fool

RoomsterRoomster: Featured at Sex & The City! the Asian themed restaurant has a good menu and affordable prices, despite its incredibly elegant set up.

Lynn P.Lynn Pina: Amazing! Get the hoisin glazed pork belly and glazed black cod. Oh and save room for the chocolate sesame fondant. It's really a fancy pb&j dessert and so yummy!

PH-D at Dream Downtown is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

3. PH-D at Dream Downtown

7.9
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Get your education in partying. Ph-D brings the classy on Tuesday nights at the Dream Downtown.

Shaza ʚ.Shaza ʚïɞ: One of the best high end places in NYC. Great music and good drinks. The location and view are the most important thing. Good for who wants to party in the city without having creepy guys around !!!

Krespi O.Krespi Ofer: It is definitely cool and upscale spot for relaxing and enjoying your company. They play good music but it's definitely not a spot you can do hardcore dancing. The best time to go is Mondays

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

4. The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

7.5
20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Chelsea · 11 tips and reviews

Jaclyn R.Jaclyn R: Beautiful shops but basically an upscale indoor mall. Avoid for a couple months until the hype subsides

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Elegant mall with amazing views of The Hudson River. 5+ floors filled of high end stores and many restaurants. Always crowded but worth your time. Definitely a wonderful place to go to in New York

Judy T.Judy Triebwasser: Upscale mall with high end stores. food is ok.

Electric Room is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

5. Electric Room

8.3
355 W 16th St (in Dream Downtown), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 47 tips and reviews

Krespi O.Krespi Ofer: Great DJ's spinning EDM, attractive, young & energetic crowd, high ceilings & fancy decor, and frequented by the rich & famous. Best night: Monday, 12-4AM. Selective door

Krespi O.Krespi Ofer: small place, upscale crowd. doesnt worth the expensive price..

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Cool Britannia decor...intimate. Exclusive.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

6. Starbucks Reserve Roastery

8.7
61 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 109 tips and reviews

Chrys K.Chrys Ko: Awesome place for upscale Starbucks coffee experience

Joao V.Joao Veloso Jr: It’s a fancy way to present your ordinary coffee. Attenders really go an extra mile here.

Pia Li G.Pia Li Grau: The fancy Starbucks. Quite nice

Dream Downtown is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

7. Dream Downtown

7.8
355 W 16th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 122 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Maekawa: Just amazing! Fancy! Cool!

One E.One Epiphany: Lounge area is a nice place to meet a small group for drinks and small appetizers. Just be prepared to pay the high end for NYC priced cocktails.

John D.John Duncan: Swanky joint but feels like every other swanky joint in NYC

Bathtub Gin is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

8. Bathtub Gin

8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Mac: Definitely get a reservation for their Tues/Sun show. They performances are really entertaining with a group, and the drinks/setting put a classy setting to the evening. An NYC must do.

Venera V.Venera Varbanova: Mysterious And Classy

HectorHector: Make a reservation to enjoy some great cocktails. This trendy bar is hidden inside a coffee shop. Great music, good for groups. Get the bathtub tonic.

David Zwirner Gallery is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

9. David Zwirner Gallery

9.5
537 W 20th St (at 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Classic multistory gallery space allows you the chance to browse. Definitely high quality and high end art.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Always great exhibits. Lots of cool installation art and sculptures.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: See the gallery schedule to learn about exhibitions in advance. A great option if you’ve been to the main museums.

Naturopathica Chelsea is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

10. Naturopathica Chelsea

8.6
127 West 26th Street, New York, NY
Spa · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews

Foxxy B.Foxxy B: Great selection of teas, kombucha on tap, light snacks & desserts, high end natural well-being products, and a spa to boot!

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Pretty, clean tea shop/spa. Try a concoction for whatever ales you!

LaurenLauren: Get a facial from Karen. ✨

Chelsea Wine Vault is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

11. Chelsea Wine Vault

7.8
75 9th Ave (btw 15th & 16th St), New York, NY
Wine Store · Chelsea · 29 tips and reviews

imbookinimbookin: Rent this space for your event by the hour! (In a classy way, of course.) Book the intimate vault which holds 8-30 standing guest (and a 52" plasma tv screen) or go bigger and rent the entire store!

Michele B.Michele Bergen: Felix is the man. Excellent selection of high end wines. They even have temperature controlled storage for us locals who don't have the space in our apartments.

AlvaroAlvaro: Excelent winery!!! Very nice staff, great help with some Excelent sugestions! Sometimes there is free wine tastings. Strong recomended! ;)

The High Line Hotel is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

12. The High Line Hotel

9.0
180 10th Ave (at W 20th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 51 tips and reviews

Kien N.Kien Nguyen: Beautiful building with a fancy intelligentsia coffee shop inside

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: A hidden gem in Chelsea! The High Line Hotel, is sophisticated, non-pretentious hotel with historic charm to it. Perfect for date night or grabbing drinks and having a chill night in the city

Jimmy L.Jimmy Lee: Intelligentsia coffee can't go wrong

Sid Gold's Request Room is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

13. Sid Gold's Request Room

8.6
165 W 26th St (b/t 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Piano Bar · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

Ana M.Ana MG: Sophisticated live piano karaoke with a speakeasy feel. Classy cocktails; full bar w beer & wine. Hidden gem.

Tara D.Tara Dîana: The cocktails here are great. Definitely try your hand at karaoke - don't be intimidated by the great singers

Julia L.Julia Lunetta: Piano karaoke nightly from 9-1. NYC native Julian Velard is on the keys most Wednesdays.

The Wilson is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

14. The Wilson

8.1
132 W 27th St, New York, NY
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Pat H.Pat Hu: Bring your pups! Legit fancy dinner menu for dogs 🐶

Karen C.Karen Chung: Brussel sprouts tacos, falafel waffles and the delightful Midnight Hour drink!

John B.John Bigboote: Dog only menu.

Gallow Green is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Chelsea, New York.

15. Gallow Green

8.6
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 233 tips and reviews

Rafi S.Rafi Syed: Tried not to like this place, but it's a perfect blend of trippy, classy, and fun.

Ira B.Ira B: Really good roof top to come to and hang out with a small crew or an amazing date. Not too fancy or too romantic but the green space really brings this place to life not to mention the great drinks.

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: In summer - a beautiful English garden. In winter - a snowy ski lodge. All year round - a hidden and surreal spot to grab a drink.