The Upper West Side's 107 West is noted for its good food, good music and good people. Pop by for brunch over the weekend at this metropolitan seafood oasis or go with friends to enjoy the live jazz every Saturday night. Sample the Southern Fried Chicken or treat yourself to the Macadamia Apple Crisp, but if you do nothing else, make sure you enjoy the seafood dishes like the Jambalaya and the Atlantic Salmon at 107 West. This swanky restaurant prides its self on having the freshest and most deliciously prepared seafood dishes in the New York and they can't wait until you come by to tell them they are right. From half price bottled wine on Thursdays to the bar that is open late, 107 West welcomes you in for a delicious yet affordable drink to compliment your meal or good conversation with friends.

Dish price range: $10.50-$18

The restaurant is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and late night with menus featuring new interpretations of traditional Italian dishes. Try the Arancini, Egg Yolk Raviolo, Fried Green Tomato Caprese or Forest Mushroom Pappardelle, a few of Campo's most popular items, but be sure to leave room for the chef's signature Thin Crust Grilled Pizzas - a staple at almost every meal. Locally-sourced and all-natural ingredients are used whenever possible, and healthy alternatives such as whole wheat pasta are always available. In addition to the warm atmosphere and comforting cuisine, Campo is also a great place to enjoy a cocktail. The talented and friendly bartenders are at your service with afternoon and late night happy hours and an artfully-crafted menu offering both classic drinks and signature concoctions, including the aptly named Barnard and Julliard Daiquiri - the restaurant's homage to the neighborhood.

Dish price range: $10-$18
Columbia Prix-Fixe: $18.90

Come to Covo and discover that a good dining experience comes from the best ingredients - not the most gimmicky assortment of them. The restaurant stands in a beautiful 120 year old building (a former Manhattanville train station), with a capacity to host small and big parties (up to 100 people) on the first floor, 70 people on the second floor, and 60 people in the sidewalk cafe for an al fresco lunch or dinner. With housemade pastas, breads, and sauces, Covo serves the most satisfying meals of genuine, tasty and hearty italian food.

Dish price range: $5.50 - $19.95

Upper Westsiders are all aglow about the "fascinating spicing" at this "top-shelf" Indian, where the "fresh" dishes are "cooked to your palate"; the "charming" staff and "modest prices" more than compensate for its "small" space; P.S. the $12.95 lunch prix fixe is "unbeatable." (Zagat)

 Dish price range: $5-21

Students from nearby Columbia University, uptown church ladies, savvy New Yorkers, and VIP's (like former President Clinton) all feel at home in this inexpensive, soul-food restaurant. Owner, Caterer and former Wilhemina model, Norma Jean Darden, serves comfort food based on family recipes from Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine, the best-selling cookbook she wrote with her sister, Carole. The bright and cozy dining room with its red and white checkerboard tile floor and ruffled strawberry curtains is modeled after their mother, Miss Mamie Jean Sampson Darden's, Alabama kitchen.

Dish price range: $12.95-$17.95

Sezz Medi provides an array of tantalizing dishes featuring the finest seafood, meats and vegetable available. Chef Angelo Sessa and his team take great care in the preparation of each item. Featured dishes include mouth-watering warm shrimp appetizer, crisp endive and pecorino salad, wood fired brick oven pizza's and a sinful Sezz Chocolate cake.

Dish price range: $10-$27

Executive Chef Jason Potanovich truly wears his trade on his sleeve each day as he toils in the kitchen at Terrace in The Sky. Jason's views on cooking are simple. He believes that having the finest ingredients available at the given times of the year, coupled with good technique ensure a high quality dining experience. Terrace in the Sky's menus change several times yearly. Jason's signature dishes include Diver Sea Scallops, Tartar of Blue-Fin Tuna and Veal Tenderloin along with countless other culinary delights. The Terrace boasts an exceptional wine list and Jason works closely with Sommelier Christopher Bernic to ensure his menus are paired with the perfect wines to compliment your meal. Menu considerations are also taken for Vegetarians and guests with special dietary needs.

Within walking distance of Columbia's campus. Fantastic view of the campus and New York Metropolitan area!

Dish price range: $19-$42