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157 Places to Eat in Lower East Side
Japanese shows up about twice as often here as across the city: 15 of 157 places.
24 of the 157 are on Avenue C, and 19 more on East Broadway.
American is the most common label, with 35, then Japanese (15) and Pizza (14).
The city's name for this area: Lower East Side, code MN28.
By cuisine
- American Restaurants35
- Japanese Restaurants15
- Pizza Places14
- Chinese Restaurants12
- Coffee and Tea Shops11
- Latin American Restaurants6
- Mexican Restaurants6
- Bakeries and Dessert Shops5
- Middle Eastern Restaurants4
- Spanish Restaurants4
- Thai Restaurants4
- Asian and Asian Fusion Restaurants3
- Burger Restaurants3
- Donut Shops3
- Italian Restaurants3
- Sandwich Shops3
- Eastern European Restaurants2
- French Restaurants2
- Juice and Smoothie Shops2
- Korean Restaurants2
- Mediterranean Restaurants2
- New American Restaurants2
- Australian Restaurants1
- Bagel and Pretzel Shops1
- Bottled Beverage Sellers1
- Chicken Restaurants1
- Egyptian Restaurants1
- Frozen Dessert Shops1
- Greek Restaurants1
- Indian Restaurants1
- Jewish and Kosher Restaurants1
- Soul Food Restaurants1
- Southeast Asian Restaurants1
- Vegan Restaurants1
Places by cuisine
157 places won't fit in one table. Each group shows its first 6 alphabetically. Follow a heading for the full list, map and grades.
American Restaurants 35
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Bar | 169 East Broadway | (917) 577-2077 | Pending | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Accidental Bar | 98 Avenue C | (843) 261-3335 | Grade A | Apr 22, 2026 |
| The Back Room | 102 Norfolk St | (212) 228-5098 | Grade A | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Bites R Us | 85 Pitt St | (929) 382-0114 | No letter | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Black Cat LES | 172 Rivington St | (516) 987-3055 | Grade A | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Black Crescent | 76 Clinton St | (212) 477-1771 | Grade A | May 13, 2025 |
Japanese Restaurants 15
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Miller | 620 E 6th St | (347) 909-2698 | Grade A | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Davelle | 102 Suffolk St | (646) 988-1973 | Grade A | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Domakase | 23 Avenue B | (480) 955-7773 | No letter | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Edoya Sushi | 151 Rivington St | (212) 256-0571 | No letter | May 4, 2026 |
| Koneko | 26 Clinton St | (646) 370-5699 | Grade A | May 14, 2025 |
| Nakamura | 172 Delancey St | (212) 614-1810 | Pending | May 11, 2026 |
Pizza Places 14
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Pizza | 51 Columbia St | (212) 228-9488 | Grade A | Jun 26, 2026 |
| A-1 Pizza Shop | 505 Grand St | (212) 533-0214 | Grade B | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Alphonso's Pizzeria & Trattoria | 525 Grand St | (212) 477-3367 | Grade A | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Ave D Pizzeria | 15 Avenue D | (646) 850-3674 | Grade C | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Cuts & Slices | 321 East Houston St | (516) 813-5042 | Grade A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Domino's | 196 Stanton St | (212) 677-7776 | Grade A | Sep 12, 2025 |
Chinese Restaurants 12
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & C Kitchen | 134 Avenue C | (212) 677-8112 | Grade B | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Carol's Bun | 139 East Broadway | (212) 566-0203 | Grade A | Jun 8, 2026 |
| China Wok Kitchen | 63 Avenue D | (212) 979-9327 | Grade A | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Forever Taste | 27 Rutgers St | (646) 288-5812 | Grade A | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Georgie's Cafe | 182 Broome St | (347) 705-8247 | Grade A | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Happy Wok | 175 Avenue C | (212) 228-2555 | Grade A | Jun 25, 2026 |
Coffee and Tea Shops 11
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5c Cafe & Cultural Center | 68 Avenue C | (212) 477-5993 | Grade A | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Bluestockings | 116 Suffolk St | (609) 705-8424 | Grade A | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Cafe Chrystie | 184 E 7th St | (646) 645-1587 | Grade A | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Cotti Coffee | 79 Clinton St | (718) 612-1720 | No letter | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Hancock Cafe | 176 Rivington St | (609) 591-4575 | No letter | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Hekate's Cafe & Elixir Lounge | 167 Avenue B | (646) 309-1309 | Grade A | Mar 24, 2025 |
Latin American Restaurants 6
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Mexicana | 242 E 3rd St | (212) 253-2424 | No letter | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Casa Adela | 66 Avenue C | (212) 473-1882 | Grade A | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Casa Colven | 79 Clinton St | (646) 370-4898 | Pending | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Cibao | 72 Clinton St | (212) 228-0703 | No letter | Apr 20, 2026 |
| El Castillo De Madison | 207 Madison St | (212) 227-2892 | Grade A | Jun 16, 2026 |
| El Rinconcito | 75 Avenue C | (212) 254-1381 | Grade A | Sep 14, 2026 |
Mexican Restaurants 6
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Night Out | 145 Avenue C | (917) 797-5164 | Grade B | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Cantina Sundown / Kairos | 150 Delancey St | (917) 675-6060 | Pending | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Carnitas Ramirez | 210 E 3rd St | (917) 474-9050 | Grade A | Apr 3, 2025 |
| La Contenta LES | 102 Norfolk St | (646) 712-3599 | Grade A | Oct 13, 2026 |
| San Loco | 111 Avenue C | (212) 260-7948 | Grade A | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vallarta Tropical | 106 Norfolk St | (212) 254-8327 | Grade A | Sep 29, 2026 |
Bakeries and Dessert Shops 5
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Star Bakery | 160 East Broadway | (212) 608-8899 | Grade A | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Michaeli Bakery | 115 Division St | (646) 360-2284 | Grade A | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Santo Domingo Bakery | 93 Clinton St | (212) 505-2029 | Grade A | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Sugar Sweet Sunshine | 365 Grand St | (917) 971-9080 | Grade A | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Yue Lai Bakery | 137 East Broadway | (917) 257-2263 | Pending | Sep 28, 2026 |
Middle Eastern Restaurants 4
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayat NYC | 107 Loisaida Ave | (646) 454-0404 | Pending | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Eastwood | 200 Clinton St | (212) 233-0124 | Grade A | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Halal Munchies | 164 Delancey St | (718) 224-6030 | Grade A | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Manousheh | 403 Grand St | (646) 258-4925 | Grade A | Jan 7, 2026 |
Spanish Restaurants 4
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Cubana | 17 Avenue B | (917) 445-0790 | Grade A | Feb 26, 2026 |
| El Castillo De Jagua II | 521 Grand St | (212) 995-0244 | Grade A | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Ernesto's | 259 East Broadway | (646) 692-8300 | Grade A | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Poco | 33 Avenue B | (212) 228-4461 | Grade A | Dec 13, 2024 |
Thai Restaurants 4
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Elephants | 221 East Broadway | (929) 326-1203 | Grade A | May 29, 2025 |
| May Kaidee | 215 East Broadway | (917) 443-7885 | Grade A | Oct 28, 2025 |
| One More Thai | 6 Clinton St | (212) 228-8858 | Grade A | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Tiptara Thai | 213 East Broadway | (646) 410-2222 | No letter | Aug 26, 2026 |
Asian and Asian Fusion Restaurants 3
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11tigers | 225 Avenue B | (917) 309-5942 | Grade A | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Chinatown Snacks | 357 Grand St | (917) 885-7705 | Grade B | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Kopitiam | 151 East Broadway | (646) 894-7081 | Grade B | Oct 6, 2026 |
Burger Restaurants 3
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 146 Delancey St | (718) 736-0999 | Grade A | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Holy Burger | 34 Canal St | (917) 442-4011 | Grade C | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Shake Shack | 131 Rivington St | (646) 991-0223 | Grade A | Mar 3, 2026 |
Donut Shops 3
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Plant | 377 Grand St | (212) 505-3200 | Grade A | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Dunkin / Baskin Robbins | 140 Delancey St | (212) 777-2003 | Grade A | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Dunkin', 'Baskin Robbins | 201 Madison St | (212) 566-5071 | Grade A | Mar 19, 2026 |
Italian Restaurants 3
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino | 171 East Broadway | (646) 864-0101 | Pending | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Fiaschetteria Pistoia | 647 E 11th St | (212) 777-3355 | Grade A | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Saluggi's East | 399 Grand St | (646) 896-1163 | Grade A | Nov 17, 2025 |
Sandwich Shops 3
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Beer Co. | 96 Avenue C | (646) 422-7103 | Grade A | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Joey Roses | 174 Rivington St | (646) 692-4020 | Grade A | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Subway | 221 East Broadway | (917) 388-2499 | Grade A | Nov 13, 2025 |
Eastern European Restaurants 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kafana | 116 Avenue C | (212) 353-8000 | Grade A | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Oti | 40 Clinton St | (917) 945-3092 | Grade A | Oct 28, 2025 |
French Restaurants 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LES Enfants De Boheme | 173 Henry St | (212) 979-2606 | Grade A | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Pardon My French | 103 Avenue B | (212) 358-9683 | Grade A | Feb 25, 2025 |
Juice and Smoothie Shops 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawa LES | 181 East Broadway | (718) 709-6158 | Grade A | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Hawa Smoothie | 156 Delancey St | (718) 709-6158 | Grade A | Aug 20, 2026 |
Korean Restaurants 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupbopbro | 309 East Houston St | (917) 379-5547 | Grade A | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Sunn's | 139 Division St | (978) 289-0474 | No letter | Oct 8, 2026 |
Mediterranean Restaurants 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarelle | 45 Avenue B | (212) 777-4547 | Grade A | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Dolce Momento | 221 East Broadway | (718) 734-0449 | Grade A | Aug 25, 2026 |
New American Restaurants 2
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty | 193 Henry St | (646) 556-5081 | Grade A | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Parcelle | 135C Division St | (212) 258-0722 | Grade A | Jun 23, 2026 |
Australian Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5s (Fives) | 179 Avenue B | (347) 574-5960 | Grade A | Oct 11, 2026 |
Bagel and Pretzel Shops 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kossar's | 367 Grand St | (212) 473-4810 | Grade A | Aug 18, 2026 |
Bottled Beverage Sellers 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Perrys | 127 Avenue C | (917) 817-6058 | Grade A | Mar 8, 2023 |
Chicken Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Fried Chicken | 117 Avenue D | (929) 391-2312 | No letter | Sep 29, 2026 |
Egyptian Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horus Cafe | 93 Avenue B | (212) 777-9199 | Grade A | Jul 21, 2026 |
Frozen Dessert Shops 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Little One | 150 East Broadway | (917) 399-7015 | Grade A | Jul 25, 2025 |
Greek Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiki's Grill & Rotisserie (#2) | 121 Division St | (347) 361-8054 | Grade A | Feb 26, 2026 |
Indian Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mughlai | 6 Clinton St | (212) 533-2828 | Grade A | Apr 20, 2026 |
Jewish and Kosher Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sen Saigon | 150 East Broadway | (348) 969-3727 | Grade B | Jul 23, 2026 |
Soul Food Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite Counter. | 94 Avenue C | (212) 228-2972 | Grade A | Nov 24, 2025 |
Southeast Asian Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger & Lemongrass LES | 153 Rivington St | (646) 876-1237 | Grade A | Feb 2, 2026 |
Vegan Restaurants 1
| Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Gitane | 162 East Broadway | (646) 883-5453 | Grade A | Oct 20, 2025 |
No specific label 2
- Kennedy Fried Chicken 197 Madison St
- La Isla Cafe 212 Delancey St
Busiest streets
Applied for a permit, no inspection yet
24 names are on the city's file with no inspection. Some may be about to open, some may never open, and some use a company name. They aren't in the counts above.
- Around the Clock Deli & Grill 11 Avenue D
- Avenue D Pizzeria 15 Avenue D
- B Side / Gramwich 131 Avenue C
- Babysips 176 Rivington St
- Cafe Martin 189 East Broadway
- Chrome Willamsburg 525 Grand St
- Delicias De Bonao 125 Avenue D
- Flowing Space 16 Clinton St
- Georgie's 182 Broome St
- Julia Jean's 202 Clinton St
- Karlsballs 196 Stanton St
- Kokoro Cat Cafe 26 Clinton St
- La Lupe 172 Delancey St
- La Pizza Napoli 102 Clinton St
- Limo Bar 33 Avenue B
- Mohamed Abdelhafez 174 Delancey St
- N/A 280 Henry St
- Oleamea North America LLC 299 South St
- Purlates 256 E 3rd St
- Rumba Bar & Grill 185 Avenue C
- Souraji 23 Avenue B
- Studio 151 / Nublu 151 Avenue C
- Union Coffee 137 Avenue C
- Yony's Restaurant 274 E 3rd St
Lower East Side: questions
- How many restaurants are in Lower East Side?
- 157 places to eat have at least one city inspection on file, as of October 30, 2026. That includes 11 coffee or tea shops and 5 bakeries and dessert shops, because the city inspects those too. By number of places, it's 19th of 29 areas in Manhattan. Another 24 have applied for a permit with no inspection yet, so some may not be open.
- What kinds of food can I find in Lower East Side?
- Going by the labels owners file with the city: American (35), Japanese (15), Pizza (14), Chinese (12), Coffee/Tea (11), and Latin American (6). There are 34 labels in all.
- What are the best restaurants in Lower East Side?
- 121 of 157 show an A, and the newest A went to Nurse Bettie on October 19, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.
- Which street in Lower East Side has the most places to eat?
- Avenue C, with 24. East Broadway has 19.
- How current is this list?
- The city's file is dated October 30, 2026. The newest inspection here was Casino on October 22, 2026. Each place's own date is in its row.
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Where this comes from
Names, addresses, phones, cuisine labels, grades and dates come from the DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results on NYC Open Data. The file behind this page is dated October 30, 2026, and its newest inspection is from October 29, 2026. We check for a new file every 24 hours. For the city's own lookup, use ABC Eats.