1. Momoya
7.8
427 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th St & W 81st St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 55 tips and reviews
Christopher Hollinger: You have to try the white tuna sushi. It is delicious!
Giselle Valdez: Chicken and shrimp shumai are spectacular!
LogoTV: “I go here 1x/week for a spicy salmon mango crunch roll! Prices are reasonable for good sushi in NYC, the service is amazing & the ambiance is relaxing. Perfect in my eyes.” – Meredith, Setup Squad
2. Tenzan
6.9
285 Columbus Ave (btw 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper West Side · 69 tips and reviews
Mike Chau: Try the Double Taste Roll - Chopped white tuna, tempura flakes, scallions wrapped with salmon, tuna and ikura
Ella Balagula: Healthy roll with mango on top and seaweed on top is unique and very tasty. I usually get it together with sake roll, which is spicy crunchy salmon.
Valentine Lysikatos: sit upstairs by the window if you can
3. Matsu
483 Columbus Ave (btw 83rd & 84th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper West Side · 27 tips and reviews
Alexander Morris: Great staff, fast service, and great sushi at a very reasonable price - get there before 9pm for the $1 drink special and have an even more awesome time! Chicken Katsu is great too!
Anne Saulovich: My fav Japanese place in the neighborhood. Friendly service, great prices & consistently good food. LOVE the Spicy Shrimp Tempura (on the R in pic)!!!
Nina: My favorite place! It's tiny but really good, affordable and fresh sushi. My husband absolutely loves their tofu teriyaki.
4. Raku It's Japanese II
7.8
57 W 76th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper West Side · 41 tips and reviews
Irina Groushevaia: Really great sushi, sashimi and big nice choice of rolls for vegetarians! Really fresh fish and products, everything is delicious!
Tim Ryan Smith: Very tasty, fresh sushi at a moderate price.
Sudeshna Mukherjee: Slightly pricey but prompt and pleasant service! Decent portion.
5. Barney Greengrass
8.6
541 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 161 tips and reviews
Pam B.: Get the bagel breakfast or the smoken sturgeon and eggs
Food Network: Barney Greengrass serves up favorites like the Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich that keeps Alton Brown coming back on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Epicurious: This classic eatery hasn't been around for 100 years for no reason - the smoked fish, latkes, and friendly waitstaff are legendary. But beware - you'll never settle for subpar lox ever again!
6. Amber
7.4
103 W 70th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 74 tips and reviews
Maria Paula Letti: Sushi and Sashimi Combo for Two is good enough for 3 or more. Delicious!
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
7. Broadway Bagel
7.4
2658 Broadway (at W 101st St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 28 tips and reviews
Esther: Great place on UWS to have breakfast. Nice staff, good and fresh bagels
jonathan haff: make sure you have plenty of time to kill, the staff really needs to hurry the f up.
Robin: Place is expensive, not worth it at all
9. Utopia Diner
6.9
267 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 72nd & W 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper West Side · 45 tips and reviews
Brett Wells: Great stop for old school diner food, and drinks, before hitting The Beacon.
EArchitect: The go-to spot for locals. Friendly & attentive staff. Fast service. Great food. When dining alone or with another person, sit at the counter. Gets very busy on weekends at noon during local events.
Krista Ruhe: The love abounds here. Months can go by and I'm still greeted with smiles and hugs. Regulars are treated like family. I'll have a side of love w my eggs please.