3. Playa Betty's
7.4
320 Amsterdam Ave (W 75th), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Upper West Side · 71 tips and reviews
Matthew Spector: The La Paloma frozen margarita with peppercorns is a favorite, as are the tot-chos (tater tot nachos) and the al pastor tacos. Lots of lime and a ton of fun - with brunch & lunch service coming 2016.
Adrienne Cooper: They've done a great job with the outdoor setup here. Always a solid option on a nice day on the Upper West Side
Matt Fitzpatrick: Cool vibe and open layout but overpriced beers. They were also out of 3 of their 8 taco options.
4. Amber
7.4
103 W 70th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 74 tips and reviews
itsclotaire .: I love Amber restaurants, esp the one on the UWS! The menu is pocket friendly and the atmosphere is simple yet chic! My favorites on the menu are the Pad Thai, Homestyle Pepper Steak, & the Panggang.
EArchitect: There's additional seating in the rear, which IMO is the better section to dine, especially with a large group of friends.
Ken S: ask for a table in the back
5. Malecon Restaurant II
8.3
764 Amsterdam Ave (btw 97th St & 98th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Sean McKenzie: One of the best and most consistent Spanish restaurant in NYC. The chicken with onion and green peppers is a great selection from their vast menu!
Village Voice: Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Soup!
Eddie Marrero: On a budget? You need go any further than this local neighborhood eatery serving up authentic delights from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Try the Roasted Chicken! AMAZING!!!
8. Jacob's Pickles
9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 672 tips and reviews
Hilary Bartlett: Biscuits are absolutely insane!!!! A must order. I had the peppercorn salmon as a main, and the mushroom gratin was nuts. Definitely a heavy meal but worth every bite!
Nicole Hering: A one of a kind joint on the UWS - but a true gem. Solid atmosphere and a must try! Pro tip: Get yourself a growler.
People: Check out what Chris Rock and Bobby Cannavale ordered during a recent trip to Jacob's Pickles! Read more.
9. Cibo E Vino
7.4
2418 Broadway (89th street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 14 tips and reviews
The Right Ingredient: CIbo & Vino at 89th/Bway is my favorite new place in UWS. Best clams vongole!
Melissa Ford: Very accommodating to vegetarians!
Janice K: I really liked the place, food, vibe, drinks and everything.... until I saw a mouse crawling underneath the tables...
10. Malaysia Grill
7.6
224 W 104th St (near Broadway), New York, NY
Malay Restaurant · Upper West Side · 31 tips and reviews
Felix Garcia: Love this little hidden spot cozy and friendly place
Jon Zazove: Chicken rendang is amaze
William H: Order an entree-size portion of coconut rice and declare yourself Winner of Life, for it does not, cannot, get better than that.
14. Land Thai Kitchen
8.0
450 Amsterdam Ave (btw 81st & 82nd), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper West Side · 144 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Good prices with unique and tasty options. Start with the vegetable dumplings and then move on to the drunken noodle. Get it extra spicy!
The Wall Street Journal: Worth trying at this posh but low-key place: the two-course prix-fixe lunch ($8) with vegetable dumplings stuffed with shiitake mushroom, sweet corn and peanut, plus steaming pad see ew with beef. Read more.
Nathan Sherzer: People of Israel, this is the Abu Hasan of Thai food.