Vinus & Marc is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Vinus & Marc

1825 2nd Ave (btwn E 94th & E 95th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Yorkville · 19 tips and reviews

Jaime S.Jaime Singson: What a superb addition to the neighborhood! The steak sandwich and grits are phenomenal!

Julie T.Julie Thurston Howell I: Love the staff and owner here. Shrimp and grits were fab. Good spot.

Cynthia W.Cynthia Whitfield: I love their Oysters!

Sarabeth's East is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Sarabeth's East

1295 Madison Ave (btw 92nd and 93rd), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Carnegie Hill · 126 tips and reviews

Sean G.Sean Gallagher: Get the pickled bloody Mary. Country breakfast comes with amazing cheddar grits

Katie S.Katie Slaughter: I tried the Lemon ricotta pancakes as well as the spinach & goat cheese omelette; both were amazing!!

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Avoid the Sunday brunch crowd and come on a weekday to enjoy the fresh, buttery scones, herb omelets and the berry-topped lemon ricotta pancakes. Our stomachs are growling just thinking about it...

EJ's Luncheonette is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. EJ's Luncheonette

7.5
1271 3rd Ave (at E 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

Shar D.Shar Dé: Grits are runny.

Jen P.Jen P: The southern grits aren't quite southern in richness and flavor. Don't expect much from it.

Sarri H.Sarri Harper: I love the burger salad with a chicken burger on top!

The Penrose is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. The Penrose

8.6
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

Lisa F.Lisa F: Upbeat and nice bar that can get crowded. Well made drinks. Must try the oyster sliders!

Brendan C.Brendan Clancy: Another loud filament light bulb filled gastropub employing the failsafe method to young professionals wallets of fried pickles, artisanal drinks, mac and cheese and tiles. Tear for Ship of Fools...

Sarah-Jane P.Sarah-Jane Purvis: Oyster slides are pretty gross. Taste of the ocean....not in a good way. Didn't make me horny either.

Agra is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Agra

807 Lexington Ave (62nd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 22 tips and reviews

David 🎉 L.David 🎉 Laster: Hidden gem in lower UES. Delicious shag, vegetable samosas, and naan (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

deardeletadeardeleta: Get the Agra Thali Dinner. It allows you to try at least 5 different things on the menu in smaller portions.

Sarah E.Sarah E.: Best Indian food in NYC!

Infirmary is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Infirmary

1720 2nd Ave (btwn E 89 & E 90th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 68 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa L: The silver tongue devil is one of the best sips of a cocktail I've ever had. Smells like gumbo, great music.

Rose A.Rose Ahn: Three words - silver tongued devil! Amazeballs cocktail! Perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tart.

Jackee F.Jackee F.: Get the Silver Tongued Devil. It's pineapple juice, calle blanco tequila infused with jalepeño and ginger.

The Writing Room is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. The Writing Room

1703 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Yorkville · 58 tips and reviews

Coco S.Coco S: The tomato risotto was to die for; pork chop was among the best I've ever had. Really cute inside. Atmosphere strikes the right balance between casual and elegant.

Marie D.Marie Dugo: If sitting down to eat, check out the back room -- library full of cozy leather booths and a fireplace. Great for date night.

Fueled CollectiveFueled Collective: First it was Elaine's, now comes the Writing Room. A favorite stop for several celebs, make sure you done miss this fine place.

Blu on Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Blu on Park

7.4
116 E 60th St, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 4 tips and reviews

Leyla A.Leyla Ali: Exceptional service, delicious food and extremely well made drinks!!! Highly recommend the Salmon tartare and the entree Shrimp dish. My husband had the Ribeye steak, which was cooked to perfection!

Ade L.Ade Leri: I went there recently for brunch with my best friend for her birthday, and the food was so delicious. The waiter and staff were super friendly.

Way B.Way Benjamin: Quiet ambience. This restaurant bar is great for conversations as it doesn't play any loud music. Happy hour starts from 4-8pm daily and their draft beers are low priced.

Daniel is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Daniel

9.0
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Spacious room. Incredible staff. Expansive wine list. Lobster comes three ways, and we suggest the Lobster Samosa. You won't regret it.

ZAGATZAGAT: Try not to get too full before dessert – a dish of complimentary chocolates and pastry bites await you. You’re also awarded a free slice of cake if it’s your birthday.

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Across the street Greer Garson, as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ralph Bellamy, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, sit in a refurbished Packard for a scene in "Sunrise at Campobello" in 1960, at the link! Read more.

The Wright is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. The Wright

6.7
1071 5th Ave (Rotundra, Level 1), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 18 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Start with the heirloom yellow and red gazpacho with sorbet ($10). Signature entrees include roasted suckling pig ($28) and The Wright Salad with corn, carrots, egg and truffle ($21). Read more.

Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum: Stop by our award-winning restaurant to enjoy a seasonal menu created by David Bouley protégé Rodolfo Contreras. Looking for a quick bite? Visit Cafe 3 by the Kandinsky Gallery, Annex Level 3.

David B.David Bowen: The space is nice

The Bar Room is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The Bar Room

7.3
117 E 60th St (btwn Lexington & Park Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Upper East Side · 74 tips and reviews

The Bar RoomThe Bar Room: Roasted Beets with goat cheese, panna cotta, pistachio, grapefruit, orange & watercress.

Yasmin R.Yasmin Rodriguez: The best bar in the UES/Midtown east area. Super chill, unpretentious and really good food. I wish they would have opened 3 years ago when I lived in the area.

MeredithMeredith: Possibly best artichoke dip, ever, period. The owner also plays DJ and takes requests.