Fun things to do in Upper East Side New York City (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Upper East Side New York City : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Philippe Chow (Restaurant)
33 E 60th St
4.3

Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here.

Open daily from 4pm until 9pm daily for outdoor café seating, delivery and takeaway. At Philippe our goal is to deliver a luxurious dining experience for both lunch and dinner by providing exquisite Beijing style cuisine, quality service and an enjoyable ambiance for you and your guests.

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Bagel Shop (Bakery)
1659 3rd Ave
4.7

Bagel Shop is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Calexico (Mexican restaurant)
1491 2nd Ave
4.2

Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here.

Calexico started as a street cart in 2006, and has been serving award-winning Cal-Mex cuisine to New Yorkers ever since. Founded by 3 brothers from the border town of Calexico, California (California + Mexico = Calexico), Calexico's Upper East Side outpost serves elevated West Coast-style Mexican food and cocktails in a beautiful space on the corner of 78th Street and Second Ave. The vibe is fun and relaxed, with an eclectic soundtrack that leans toward 60's garage rock and vintage punk rock.

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EJ's Luncheonette (Breakfast restaurant)
1271 3rd Ave
4.2

EJ's Luncheonette is most popular around 11 AM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

EJ's Luncheonette is known as serving New York City's best comfort food. Breakfast served all day. Lunch and Dinner specials that change daily. Quick service when you need a great meal on the fly. EJ's is truly an authentic New York City experience for tourists and locals alike. EJ's Luncheonette is conveniently located near Central park and many of the Upper East Side museums.

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Ravagh Persian Grill (Restaurant)
1135 1st Ave.
4.4

Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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Pil Pil (Restaurant)
265 E 78th St
4.4

Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here.

Pil Pil, named for a specific kind of sauce originating in the Basque region of Spain, fills an important role on the Upper East Side. It is a neighborhood watering hole, upscale and with enough ambience for a perfect date or friendly hangout, but still casual enough to lure locals back multiple times each week.

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