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The best American in SoHo

25 American places in SoHo, ranked on one scale — 13 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Ayah Restaurant on 88; The Corner Store takes second with 88. 44% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. What reviewers name most often: oysters, wagyu and fried chicken.

25 places · 13 with a Sweet Score

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Ayah RestaurantTop 25%

SoHo · American · $$$$

Upper quarter of New York County — 1,212 ratings behind it.

88Sweet Score1,212 ratings
2Rank

The Corner StoreTop 25%

SoHo · American · $$$$

Upper quarter of New York County — 1,182 ratings behind it.

88Sweet Score1,182 ratings
3Rank

Blue Ribbon BrasserieTop 25%

SoHo · American · $$$

Upper quarter of New York County — 1,034 ratings behind it.

88Sweet Score1,034 ratings
4Rank

Vic'sLocal favorite

SoHo · Italian · $$$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

76Sweet Score1,243 ratings
5Rank

Hamburger AmericaLocal favorite

SoHo · Burgers · $

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

75Sweet Score3,320 ratings
6Rank

TorrisiLocal favorite

SoHo · Italian · $$$$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

75Sweet Score985 ratings
7Rank

Two HandsLocal favorite

SoHo · Diner · $$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

68Sweet Score709 ratings
8Rank

8-Bit Bites ChelseaLocal favorite

SoHo · Halal · $

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

65Sweet Score473 ratings
9Rank

Lord’sLocal favorite

SoHo · American · $$$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

63Sweet Score481 ratings
10Rank

The Grey Dog - NolitaLocal favorite

SoHo · Diner · $$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

56Sweet Score2,052 ratings
11Rank

Peculier PubLocal favorite

SoHo · Bar & Grill · $

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

53Sweet Score1,116 ratings
12Rank

EstelaLocal favorite

SoHo · Seafood · $$$$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

52Sweet Score1,649 ratings
13Rank

The WrenLocal favorite

SoHo · Diner · $$

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

52Sweet Score1,135 ratings

Jack's Wife Freda

SoHo · Mediterranean · $$

No score yet5,036 ratings

Manuela

SoHo · Diner · $$$$

No score yet282 ratings

Fanelli Café

SoHo · Burgers · $$

No score yet1,666 ratings

Dig Inn

SoHo · Vegetarian · $$

No score yet500 ratings

The Dutch

SoHo · Diner · $$$

No score yet2,456 ratings

Blue Haven

SoHo · American · $$

No score yet554 ratings

Amity Hall Downtown

SoHo · Bar & Grill · $$

No score yet724 ratings

Chobani SoHo

SoHo · Dessert · $$

No score yet1,161 ratings

Gjelina

SoHo · American · $$$

No score yet291 ratings

Little Hen

SoHo · French · $$

No score yet412 ratings

Wicked Willy's

SoHo · Bar & Grill · $$

No score yet1,677 ratings
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American in SoHo, briefly

What is the best American in SoHo?

Ayah Restaurant currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 88, built on 1,212 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many American places are there in SoHo?

We track 25. 13 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does American cost in SoHo?

The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 44% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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