Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Yorkville
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Drunken Munkey - UES
Cocktail-driven Indian spot where richly spiced curries meet speakeasy lighting.
Notable Picks
8.8
The Drunken Munkey runs as a colonial-style Indian cocktail bar where butter chicken, biryani, and house curries share equal billing with gin-and-spice drinks in a dim, crowded room. Locals treat it as a destination for date nights and small-group hangs when they want polished Indian plates, serious cocktails, and a buzzy Upper East Side crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Chicken Tikka Masala, Railway Chicken, Munkey Lamb Biryani
What Makes it Special: Cocktail-driven Indian spot where richly spiced curries meet speakeasy lighting.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A wine-bar happy hour alternative on the Upper East Side side streets—quieter than the big bars, with comfort-leaning plates that pair well with a glass pour. It’s best as a low-key stop: one warm shareable, one snacky plate, then call it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mussels, Pierogies, Kachapuri
What Makes it Special: A calmer wine bar with comfort-food plates in the mix.