The Best Rooftop Restaurants in NYC This Spring
Spring is here and what better way to celebrate the end of a harsh winter than going to a rooftop and enjoying yourself with spectacular views and amazing food and drinks. Here’s a list of some of the best rooftop restaurants because we know how overwhelming and difficult it can be to choose the perfect one.
RH Rooftop
Located on top of Restoration Hardware, RH Rooftop is one breathtaking rooftop restaurant that will for sure impress anyone with its glamorous decor. Adorned with chandeliers and marbled tabletops, this American fare restaurant “ blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality.” This rooftop is not only gorgeous on the inside but also has a beautiful landscaped park and a wine terrace with “iconic” views of downtown Manhattan.
Roof at Park South
Roof at Park South is a seasonal rooftop cocktail bar and garden oasis above the Park South Hotel. Roof at Park South provides a unique sky-high experience with quintessential summer cocktails to pair with a delicious bar menu from James Beard Award nominated Chef Bryce Shuman — the perfect complements to unobstructed views of the city skyline, making it the best outdoor celebration destination. Expect a new menu and a refreshed look when the roof reopens on April 27th.
Haven Rooftop
Situated up on top of The Sanctuary Hotel, away from all the hustle and bustle of Midtown down below. Haven is a year round fully enclosed and elevated oasis surrounded by breathtaking views of Manhattan and offers guests delicious food and craft cocktails. Dine on Steak Au Poivre with peppercorn sauce or Branzino and don’t forget to pair your meal with one of their seasonal signature cocktails. Whether you’re in the mood to frolic in the sun with a cold beverage in hand or to party with a bunch of friends in the city that never sleeps, Haven Rooftop is a chic and festive restaurant and bar that offers a DJ, flat screen TVs, and a night to remember.
Electric Lemon
For New Yorkers and visitors who are looking to dine outdoors, with unparalleled, breathtaking views, look no further than Stephen Starr's Electric Lemon, a seasonal American restaurant with an 8,000 sq foot terrace located on the 24th floor of Equinox Hotel New York. With clean, conscious cuisine and craft cocktails utilizing farmers, growers, and artisans of the Mid-Atlantic, the equally indulgent and health-forward restaurant makes for the perfect golden hour destination.
To take your summer day to the next level to beat the heat or enjoy a private oasis with 360 views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, book a room and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor lounge pool heated to a precise 84 degrees all year-round.
Broken Shaker
A rooftop oasis with sweeping views of the city, Broken Shaker offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and fresh bites. Located in The Freehand Hotel, Broken Shaker is a James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar. Offering cocktails that are the perfect blend of elixirs, syrups and infusions, paired with fragrant herbs, fresh-pressed juices and exotic ingredients from around the world.
SERRA by Birreria
The latest iteration of SERRA by Birreria, located on the 14th floor of Eataly Flatiron, encompasses a chic countryside ambiance reminiscent of Southern Italy, placing an emphasis on lush greenery and citrus for pops of color paired with rustic elements throughout. SERRA’s revamped menu features a fresh and innovative take on traditional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on vegetable-centered dishes and a wider selection of piattini, or small plates, to encourage a more fun and collaborative approach to the dining experience alongside a vibrant new menu of carefully-crafted cocktails.
The Lookup
Chris Barish and Julie Mulligan, owners of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, are thrilled to be partnering with Kixby on The Lookup, a rooftop bar with creative cocktails curated by renowned mixologist Pamela Wiznitzer, formerly of the Seamstress and the Dead Rabbit. To kick off the season, some delicious bites are joining the menu to complement the extensive cocktail program including a Truffle Grilled Cheese, Guapo’s Nachos, and Hampton’s Lobster Roll.
A stylish garden in the sky floating 16 stories above the Lower East Side, The Highlight Room is a glamorous all-season rooftop bar that evokes a 19th-century garden, with foliage swaying from the ceiling and a majestic tree spreading its branches across the room. Sip on specialty cocktails and enjoy commanding views of the New York skyline and unique vantage points of the bridges and the Empire State Building. The Highlight Room has a wide cocktail and culinary program. Signature and famed items include Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Spicy Tuna Tartare, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and more, along with the new Boba Spritz Tree, Dolly Lava, Shiso Pretty, and Cereal Killer cocktail offerings.
NEW THIS SEASON: The Highlight Room launched its new After-Work cocktail specials available Wednesday through Saturday from 5PM - 9PM. The Highlight Room is offering its full food and beverage menu along with its new $5 Rosé, cocktail pitchers, and magnum bottles of wine for you to enjoy with your friends.
Cantina Rooftop
Cantina Rooftop offers panoramic views of NYC and is considered one of the most fun rooftops in Manhattan. Located in Hell’s Kitchen, this rooftop restaurant is perfect for date night with it’s bright and lively decor. The restaurant offers authentic Mexican creations with a decadent flair, courtesy of Chef Saul Montiel.
Hotel Hugo
A seamless blend of contemporary luxury and bohemian chic, Hotel Hugo pays tribute to the storied history of Lower Manhattan and SoHo’s enduring art-meets-industrial edge. The sophisticated property delights with its easy mix of Marcello Pozzi architecture, thoughtful amenities and excellent views. Whether travelers are seeking a stylish New York City hotel near Hudson Street or a sleek Soho rooftop bar for cocktails and stunning Hudson River views, Hotel Hugo captures the neighborhood’s timeless appeal.
This luxe Soho hotel and favorite among the fashion set, will be reopening its beloved outdoor rooftop bar, Azul, in April 2019. Azul is a Cuban-themed rooftop, transporting guests to Old Havana, with 360-degree views of the city. The rooftop's bright colors and twinkling festoon lights serve as the perfect setting for drinking in the sun or under the stars. Azul’s eclectic menu draws inspiration from Cuban cuisines, with a Cuban inspired food and drink menu.
The Wilson
Located on 132 West 27th Street, The Wilson opened in October 2018. The restaurant is just through the entrance of INNSIDE by Meliá New York and is home to a stunning, laid back open terrace that acts as a sun trap during the spring and summer. The open back terrace of the split level venue acts as an oasis of greenery and light in the middle of New York City. Inspired by the fabled relationship between a seasoned fisherman and his beloved bulldog, The Wilson celebrates true camaraderie - the camaraderie of food and drink, New Yorkers and visitors, family and friends.
Mondrian Terrace
Mondrian Terrace is located on the 15th floor of the Mondrian Park Avenue. Overlooking the corner of Park Avenue and 30th Street, the terrace offers breathtaking views of Manhattan paired with signature cocktails, small bites, and year-round outdoor seating. Mondrian Terrace is a year-round al fresco venue that features both indoor and outdoor lounge seating. The terrace is available to book for private events or open to the public every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 11pm.
MAGIC HOUR ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE
Perched 18 floors above the city, Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is the largest indoor and outdoor all-season hotel rooftop in New York City. With a fully retractable roof perfect for any season, the venue has two indoor and outdoor main areas: The East side, overlooking the Empire State Building, has elegant garden-party fixtures, while the west is more overtly carnivalesque, offering a rotating carousel for seating. Tucked into a corner is the hotel’s most Instagrammed feature: Foreplay, a miniature putt-putt course that, instead of windmills, has follies of colossal-size animals in flirty poses. The Instagram-worthy venue is known for its shareable light bites – including Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Heinz Truffle Infused Honey, Big AF Croissant, Jersey Chicken Sliders, Chips, and Guacamole, among others - with an impressive list of over-the-top cocktails such as The Momager and Moira Rose and shareable desserts.
Mr. Purple
Capturing the vibrant spirit of the Lower East Side, Mr. Purple at Hotel Indigo Lower East Side offers guests three separate spaces to take in the stunning views of the city. Indoors you will find a massive bar and plenty of seating options, but make sure to head outside to enjoy the two outdoor terraces, one of which is decked out with a swimming pool and another full bar.
The Crown
Located on the 21st floor, The Crown is a beauty of its own. With expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn, the bar serves as the premier hang-out for those looking to escape the daily business of the city below for an airy, streamlined getaway just for the night. Using Asian inspired cocktails and small bites that derived from the diverse tastes across the world, The Crown focuses on bringing unique culture into the local New York neighborhoods all while creating a space for the community.
Making The Most Of Midtown
There’s no doubt that the NYC rooftop scene is probably the liveliest in the country, with no shortage of urban vistas and cocktail-crafters to keep your concrete crawl moving on any given weekend. Beyond this great sampling, there’s also a fantastic collection of rooftop bars midtown east has to offer, and if you find yourself making the scene in Murray Hill (and you’ve tied on a few too many) there’s also some great, iconic places to flop for the night, including one of the newest real estate revitalization projects at the Westgate New York Grand Central (formerly a Hilton managed hotel) here - https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/new-york/midtown-manhattan/westgate-new-york-grand-central/ (a cool piece of Tudor City historical real estate tucked away between 41st and 42nd on 2nd Ave). Whatever your poison, the list is sure to get you primed for your next NYC evening event.
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