where is the best places to get a meal in New York City?

where on the midtown or upper east side is there the best places to get a meal. the fancy stuff places and the more chill food places.

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1. Try this site: http://www.zagat.com/newyork Zagat gives restaurants ratings on a 30-point scale, made up of ratings for defined areas including food, decor, service, and cost. In addition to numeric scores, the survey also includes a short descriptive paragraph that incorporates selected quotations (typically a few words) from several reviewers' comments about each restaurant or service, as well typical pricing and other information. It's been my experience that Zagat is very accurate.
2. Spend a Bundle Daniel 60 E 65th St, New York, NY Lively yet elegant, Daniel Boulud's sumptuous flagship remains one of the city's worthiest fine dining destinations, a four-star experience made anew by a floor-to-ceiling redesign. Aureole 34 E 61st St, New York, NY Aureole, though a very fine restaurant, was largely forgotten over the last few years (though never by its deep-pocketed clientele.) With Chris Lee now helming the place, expect it to become the focus of foodie buzz. JoJo 160 E 64th St Ste 1, New York, NY Jean-Georges' posh yet relaxed townhouse restaurant still earns a loyal following with its exacting French fusion fare. Cafe Boulud 20 E 76th St, New York, NY Under a wunderkind chef, Gavin Kaysen, Daniel's more casual sister restaurant is now turning out the kind of ineffably pure, polished food that you associate with its far more expensive and formal sibling. Payard 1032 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Posh pastries and a classy bistro perfectly suited to the nabe's particular palate. Etats-Unis 242 E 81st St, New York, NY This traditional French standby, which has resisted every culinary trend, continues to produce impeccable food in swank environs, and even has a hip little bar across the street. Sushi of Gari 402 E 78th St, New York, NY Secret, off-the-menu sushi draws a loyal crowd at this lauded East Side institution. Park Avenue Autumn 100 E 63rd St, New York, NY With each new season, the former Park Avenue Cafe redecorates and revamps its menu. And that menu, under the direction of chef Craig Koketsu, continues to be lively and innovative and very, very good. Fishtail 135 E 62nd St, New York, NY, NY Chef/showman David Burke takes up sustainable seafood as his theme--in an elegant townhouse setting on the Upper East Side. Accademia di Vino 1081 3rd Ave, New York, NY Upper East Side enoteca overcomes an awkward space with a big and well-chosen wine list, and a long menu featuring tons of pastas, small plates, and even some Rhode Island-style grilled pizzas, the only such in town. Related links: Most romantic dinners Essential NYC restaurants Spend a Little Less Sfoglia 1402 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Italian favorite from Nantucket feeds well-heeled uptowners at their home away from (summer) home. The waits are ludicrous, but the pastas almost justify them. Cafe d'Alsace | Website 1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY This bustling brasserie gives the neighborhood a taste of rich, heavy, satisfying Alsatian cooking. Taste Restaurant & Wine Bar 1413 3rd Ave, New York, NY A low-key neighborhood spot for the Park Avenue set. Totonno's 1544 2nd Ave, New York, NY Renowned pizza served up in a kid-friendly atmosphere. P.J. Clarke's | Website 915 3rd Ave, New York, NY This burger at this classic pub ranks among the best in the city. Patsy's Pizza 2287 1st Ave, New York, NY Burned-out East Harlem pizzeria serves coal-fired pies that shine.
3. Indo Munch 182 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016. http://www.indomunch.com
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5. carmines if you like italian and ellens startdust diner, its a diner decorated like the 50s and all the waiters and waitresses are broadway hopefulls who sing while waiting...its an amazing new york expierence