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Lex Restaurant
$$$ · Seafood

1370 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Best Seafood in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Lex Restaurant 8.1
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Date Night Magic Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Outdoor Dining Oasis
Lex Restaurant is a longtime Carnegie Hill Italian where pastas sit alongside crab cakes, seafood risotto, and mussels in a candlelit room with sidewalk seating. Neighborhood regulars lean on it for relaxed dinners that feel classic Upper East Side rather than scene-driven.
Must-Try Dishes: Maryland crab cakes, Seafood risotto, Steamed mussels in white wine or marinara
Scores:
Value: 8.1 Service: 7.9 Consistency: 8.5 Food Quality: 8.2 Atmosphere: 6.4 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Long-running Italian dining room where seafood plates feel comfortably old-school.
Who should go: Neighborhood regulars wanting relaxed Italian with reliable seafood standbys.
When to visit: Early evenings or brunch for quieter candlelit tables and patio.
What to order: Maryland crab cakes, seafood risotto, steamed mussels.
Insider tip: Ask for heated outdoor tables when you want a calmer sidewalk seat.