The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. The Penrose

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

Nina L.Nina LoSchiavo: Spicy beef brunch dish is unique and flavorful. For lunch/dinner/bar fare try the soft shell crab sandwich...amazing!

FaithFaith: The soft shell crab sandwich was so yummy and crispy! Definitely get the buffalo Brussel sprouts for a shareable plate especially since mains don't come with sides. It was delicious!!'

Edgar C.Edgar Castillo: Great atmosphere, drinks were delicious. Fun space, will definitely try to make this place a new regular spot.

Zabb PuTawn is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Zabb PuTawn

8.7
1584 1st Ave (82nd & 83rd St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews

Alice D.Alice Davis: Authentic and great. Pad Thai or the green curry

Paige C.Paige C: Amazing food! Loved their pad Thai - it was perfectly seasoned and flavored.

Tomi V.Tomi Vest: The staff are amazing and the food is fantastic. Really authentic and a great deal.

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.1
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: I love their selection and platters. Perfect spot to pick up food when you’re entertaining or going to a picnic!

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Brett F.Brett Fromme: Even more expensive than Whole Foods! Go here for the best meat and fresh seafood. The best fresh pesto sauce anywhere!

Luscious Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Luscious Thai

7.8
1099 1st Ave (at 60th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper East Side · 21 tips and reviews

Melanie W.Melanie W.: Delicious thai food. Love the spicy basil fried rice and shrimp rolls.

Deborah C.Deborah Chang: The Pad See Ew chicken is quite delicious, especially with a side of chili sauce.

Nas B.Nas Benali: Fast and affordable authentic Thai food. We had the Chicken Pad Thai ($12) and were very satisfied.

Ichiro is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Ichiro

8.1
1694 2nd Ave (88th Street), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 53 tips and reviews

Roman M.Roman Morozov: Bentoo dinner is really great and would be enough even if you hungry as a wolf :)Love this place, dont miss it.

Miranda R.Miranda Rensch: Omg get the white truffle tuna, I just died of happiness.

OshmanOshman: Freshest/best sushi not named Sushi of Gari on the UES imo.

Poke Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Poke Restaurant

8.3
343 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mure: The truffle roll was incredible. One of the most unique and memorable rolls I've ever had.

Linh N.Linh Nguyen: Portions are really small, food is mediocre, only good thing is byob. Over priced and still hungry.

Heather P.Heather PG: Amazing, get the truffle roll, dynamite, and spicy spider rolls. BYOB, put your name in and wait across the street at Ryan's Daughter, they'll even chill your wine while you wait. Poke will call you

La Goulue is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. La Goulue

7.8
29 E 61st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Oguzhan K.Oguzhan Kuscuoglu: Everything on the menu we tasted was delicious. A wide selection of wines.

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: Try the Tarte Tartin! Delish❤️

NancyNancy: Consistently excellent quality & service at this lovely Michelin star restaurant. While expensive, worth it for a fine French meal of the braised ribs, filet or a salad, paired w/the perfect wine.

Amura Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Amura Japanese Cuisine

7.8
1567 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 49 tips and reviews

RadhikaRadhika: Easily one of the best sushi places in the UES! Byob is a plus too. Amazing quality, every time. Can't get enough of this place.

E W.E W.: Everything was delicious. Love the salad dressing!!! Good addition

B Z.B Zeids: Really excellent lunch deal- 2 rolls, miso soup, & a nice fresh salad for $8! The sweet potato roll and spicy tuna roll were delicious.

Amber is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Amber

7.5
1406 3rd Ave (at E 80th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: Chichen Satays and Shrimp Shumai are delicious. Also loe the rolls prepared inside out with caviar on the outside. May be $1 extra, but worth it.

Josh B.Josh Bernstein: Ask to sit in the back room. It's a bit quieter and the stone walls are impressive.

Sarah E.Sarah E.: lychee martini is delicious!

Yuko is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Yuko

7.2
1531 York Ave (E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 9 tips and reviews

Lorrie K.Lorrie Klossner: Snow white tuna roll is excellent, as well as the wasabi roll.

Cherry C.Cherry Chen: Make sure to ask Chef Jack for his special creative rolls/sushi! It's always different and surprisingly delicious!

Nikki 🌺Nikki 🌺: Fresh creative rolls! Try the spicy snow white roll! Its asparagus, spicy tuna and avocado wrapped in white seaweed

Daniel is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Daniel

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

Daniel W.Daniel W: Incredible French restaurant - experienced flavors and textures I never thought existed. Good for verrry special occasions :) cocktails are top notch, I enjoyed the "pass the buck".

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.

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Guzan Sushi & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Guzan Sushi & Bar

7.2
1534 3rd Ave (btwn 86th & 87th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 28 tips and reviews

Reign L.Reign Low: Looove Guzan sushi & bar.. Sushi is always fresh .. Miso soup so good w/ green salad and any sushi of your choice..😘

Jacqueline I.Jacqueline Incorvaia: Love the place...the spicy maki combo kills it!

Masha B.Masha Batalova: Great food ! Try sake roll and Chilean sea bass entry !

Sushi Suki is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Sushi Suki

7.1
1577 York Ave (Btn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 19 tips and reviews

Kurshot A.Kurshot Akyuz: The "sushi for 2" is huge and amazing!!

StefanieStefanie: the crush roll is the best sushi I've ever eaten. try it!!!

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: If you're looking for a decently priced local sushi place (even for delivery), this is your place. We've been ordering delivery for years and it's remained solidly consistent.

Ooki Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Ooki Sushi

7.2
1575 3rd Ave (Between 88th And 89th), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 38 tips and reviews

Jessie C.Jessie Catana: Great, solid neighborhood place. Try the kani salad and the spider role

Brandon M.Brandon Miles: 3 Stooges Roll is outstanding

Michael L P.Michael L Personal Training: One of the few places that has an avocado peanut roll, and uses honey roasted peanuts!

Yuka Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Yuka Japanese Restaurant

7.5
1557 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 98 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Bezverkha: Tempura Zaru Soba, sushi, tempura, appetizers....everything is delicious!

KaiKai: Get the all you can eat. I ate $75 of sushi in 5 minutes. For $20.

Atalay B.Atalay Balkan: AweeSome Sushi Spot!!!