Neighborhood
Home to families, singles, college and grad students, performers, intellectuals, celebrities, and die-hard Upper West Siders.
This quintessential NYC neighborhood has coffee shops, small bakeries, intimate bars and cozy family restaurants on nearly every block, with plenty of fancy eateries and legendary gourmet markets such as Zabar’s, Fairway, and Barney Greengrass.
Here, cultural and educational institutions abound…from Columbia University, Barnard College, and the Julliard School of Music to Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theater, American Folk Art Museum, and the Museum of Natural History. You’ll find these attractions – and many more – in a neighborhood bordered by historic Central Park to the east and glorious Riverside Park to the west, at the doorstep of the aptly named Riverside Tower Hotel.
We’ve put together some neighborhood highlights, recommended by our hotel team, our guests and our UWS neighbors.
Stand Up NY Comedy Club
236 W. 78th Street -One of NYC’s premiere comedy clubs since 1986! From Jerry Seinfeld to Chris Rock and Amy Schumer, Stand Up NY continues to feature the brightest stars of today and tomorrow.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W 83rd Street – Five floors of fun and a great destination for kids and parents alike. CMOM emphasizes early childhood education, creativity, health and world cultures.
Grand Bazaar
100 W 77th Street (at Columbus Ave.)- NYC’s biggest curated weekly market featuring artisans, antiques and food purveyors, open every Sunday year-round, indoors and outdoors. Come hungry and shop from locals!
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam Avenue – Swing by for traditional southern food, like fried chicken & waffles, mac & cheese, biscuits & gravy, craft cocktails and pickles, of course. “It is a space where our customers feel at home.”
Kebab aur Sharab
247 West 72nd Street - A New York Times Critic’s Choice, inspired by the street food and comfort food offerings that Chef Salil Mehta grew up with, from iconic restaurants and street carts in India.
Motorino Pizza
510 Columbus Avenue – Considered one of the best pizzas in NYC, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas from a wood-burning oven, with gourmet toppings and an impressive selection of antipasti, beer and wine.
Sarabeth's Restaurant
423 Amsterdam Avenue -Colorful homestyle cooking, warm atmosphere and family-friendly service have had locals and visitors feeling at home for nearly 30 years.
Cafe 82
2282 Broadway – This easygoing diner has a huge menu of American fare and Mediterranean specialties, featuring bountiful breakfasts, burgers, steaks, chops, soups salads, sandwiches, you name it!
Coppola’s West
206 W 79th Street Southern Italian fare with red-sauce favorites at this family-style restaurant, featuring home-cooked pasta, seafood prepared daily, brick oven pizza and be sure to save room for dessert!
Zabars
2245 Broadway Family-run Zabar’s is quite possibly the most beloved grocery store in NYC with a mind-boggling selection of gourmet items to choose from— everything from smoked fish, caviar cheeses, coffee, and an incredible bakery to kitchen goods & housewares! It’s an experience!
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Avenue at 86th Street – Named one of the New York Times' 100 Best Restaurants in NYC, this Upper West Side institution is famous for churning out some of the best bagels and lox in the city!
Levain Bakery
351 Amsterdam Avenue - Outpost for fresh breads, giant cookies and other baked treats, this cozy shop has become a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious travelers from around the world.
