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Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

​Boundaries:
W 58th St to W 110th St
​Two blocks west of Central Park

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Bagels
Bakery
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Brunch
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Chinese
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Soul/Comfort
Steak
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Vegetarian


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Bars & Nightlife

Dive 96
Dive Bar
732 Amsterdam Ave
@ W 96th St.

82 bottles, 32 drafts, 30 growlers plus an impressive list of scotches, tequilas and wines.
Trivia Nights on Wednesdays!


Dive 106
Dive Bar
938 Amsterdam Ave
@ W 106th St.
This renovated neighborhood staple has been around since the 70s and boasts a a great selection of spirits and microbrews along with weekly cocktail specials.
Trivia Nights!


e's Bar
Dive Bar
511 Amsterdam Ave
A neighborhood joint with good food, good drinks, fun games and smiling people. Reminiscent of the dive bars we grew up in…for grown ups



Suite
LGBQT
992 Amsterdam Ave
@ W 109th St.

A gay pub with a local feel.  Karaoke with Glam Gavin Sunday-Thursdays @ 10pm



Lion's Head
Pub & Mets Games
995 Amsterdam
@ W 109th St.

Manhattan's Mets bar.  
House-made food to order, quality beverages, and a relaxed, 
comfortable atmosphere.




Amity Hall
Sports Bar
982 Amsterdam Ave
​@ W 109th St.

A modern American craft beer and sports destination best known for its diverse selection, handcrafted cocktails and lively atmosphere, featuring lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.



The Gin Mill
Sports Bar
442 Amsterdam Ave
With 28 large screen HDTVs, this is a premiere destination for all NFL,MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA games on the Upper West Side.  Donates to Local Charities!


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Vanguard
Wine Bar
189 Amsterdam Ave
@ W 69th St.

Best Wine Bar in the neighborhood!The American-French food
goes great with the warm woods and romance lighting!
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​Things To Do

Film Society of Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center Plz

Get: July Calendar

The Arts

Museums

American Folk Art Museum
2 Lincoln Sq
(Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets)
Museum devoted to self-taught artists!
Museum's VIMEO Gallery.  Admission is Free


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Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W 83rd St
(btwn Broadway & Amsterdam)

5 floors of hands on exhibits & programs & resources for children and families!
Find Events Here
Accessibility



Museum of Arts & Design
2 Columbus Circle
Accessibility
The Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.
See Calendar


Performing Arts

American Musical & Dramatic Academy
1855 Broadway
For over 50 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers in theatre, film and television. Study Acting,
Music Theatre

Dance
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The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
@ W 75th St.

Top Talents perform here.


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David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza
Calendar of Events


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Gerald W Lynch Theater
524 W 59th St
between 10th and 11th Avenues
Calendar of Events


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Kaufman Music Center
129 W 67th St
music lovers - from curious fans to renowned performers - come together to explore their musical passions. Founded in 1952.  Calendar of Events


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Lincoln Center
10 Lincoln Center


Lincoln Center Theater
150 W 65th St


Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center Plaza.


Symphony Space
2537 Broadway


Art Galleries

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The Art Studio NY
145 W 96th St


Arts In Action
711 Amsterdam Ave
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Points of Interest

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave


Columbus Circle
848 Columbus Circle


The Peace Fountain
1047 Amsterdam Ave


​Fordham University
150 W 62nd St


​John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 W 59th St


​New York Institute of Technology
1855 Broadway


Verdi Square
3942 Amsterdam Ave

Restaurants

** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:

                      $  less than 15
                    $$  15-29

                  $$$  30-49
                $$$$  50 and over
American Cuisine
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The Ellington
936 Amsterdam Ave
@W 106th St.

** $$
Named after Jazz Legend Duke Ellington.  All Day Breakfast, Late Night Happy Hours, Brunch.
Try the Lobster Ravioli or Amish Free Range Chicken!


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Sarabeth's
423 Amsterdam Ave
btwn W 80th & W 81st

** $$
This original location opened here more than 30 years ago, near the museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theatre and Riverside and Central Park, Sarabeth Levine's preserves are still a hit, sold at all 6 locations in Manhattan. Weekend brunch is served 8 am - 4pm along with prix fixe menus. Try the free range chicken pot pie.


Burgers

​New Amsterdam
​Burger

654 Amsterdam Ave
​@ W 92nd St

$$-$$$
Classic, Guacamole, Turkey, Veggie, Breakfast, Aussie or Create Your Own Burgers!  Dogs, Sides, Sweets, and now open for lunch Sun-Thurs.
Try the Pulled Beef or the Slow Roasted Lamb Sandwiches.
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Cafe

Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd St
@ Amsterdam Ave

​** $$-$$$
Over 100 whole cakes,
pies & tarts.
This is a great cafe
to see and be seen.  Convenient to
performance venues & frequented by the artists. Upscale diner menu  
Daily brunch from
9am - 4pm.
Popular bar and
open air seating.
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Cookies

Levain Bakery
167 W 74th St
@ Amsterdam Ave

$

Two friends came together
in 1994 to create some of NYC's best baked goods.  Artisanal breads, cookies, pastries and clothing items!  Try the bombolocini!




Food Cart

The Halal Guys

720 Amsterdam Ave
btwn W 95th  & W 96th

$
Some of NYC's favorite food carts!  Try the Halal certified chicken and beef gyros.


Gelato

Amorino

414 Amsterdam
@ W80th St

​$

Cristiano & Paolo, two childhood friends bring Italian churned Gelato to the streets of NYC.  No additives or colouring agents.  Try the Amarino Cherry or the Pistachio....sublime!



Gourmet Market

Whole Foods Market
808 Columbus Ave
@ W 98th St

$$




Ice Cream

Emack & Bolio's
389 Amsterdam Ave
$




Indian

Saravana
Bhavan

413 Amsterdam Ave
​$




​Italian

Gennaro
665 Amsterdam Ave
$$

Credit cards not accepted. Gluten Free Options.


Salumeria
Rosi

283 Amsterdam Ave
** $$




​Kosher

Talia's
Steakhouse

668 Amsterdam Ave
** $$




Mediterranean

Bodrum
584 Amsterdam Ave
** $$



Bustan NYC
487 Amsterdam Ave
$$





Mexican

Blockheads
175 W 90th St
** $
Accessible.




​Peruvian

Pio Pio
702 Amsterdam Ave
​$$





Pizza

V&T Restaurant & Pizzeria

1024 Amsterdam Ave
​$$




Ramen

Jin

462 Amsterdam Ave
$$





Seafood

Luke's Lobster
426 Amsterdam Ave
$$


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Southern

Jacob's Pickles

509 Amsterdam Ave
$$




Steakhouse
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Talia's Steakhouse and Bar
668 Amsterdam Ave
$$ - $$$

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"The Sturgeon King"

Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave
$$-$$$$
Established 1908 by their grandfather, Barney Greengrass.  3 generations of family have perfected the art of serving fine foods. Smoked fish platters, Herrings, Sandwiches, Breakfast items, Salads, Babkas and more. Catering & Shipping.  





Thai

Sala Thai
307 Amsterdam Ave
​$$



Thai Market
960 Amsterdam Ave
$$



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​Parks &
​Green Space


Central Park
59th St - 110th St



Damrosch Park​
60 Lincoln Center Plz



Frederick Douglass Playground
W 101st St & Amsterdam Ave



Bloomingdale Playground
907 Amsterdam Ave



Booker T Washington Playground
​W 108th St & Amsterdam Ave


Quick Links


​Demographics by Zip Code:
10023, 10024, 10025

Surrounding Neighborhoods

Central Park South

Central Park West

Columbus Ave

Hell's Kitchen

Lincoln Square
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