I came here during the late fall, on an evening when it was still warm out. The service was good (only a 5 minute wait, and the hostess was very informative about the drinks), the cocktails (ooh that punch bowl...) were delicious (and will hit you hard later), and the view was stunning. It will cost you but it is well worth a visit. read more

Friendly bartender (Travis I believe?) who knows how to make or recommend a good drink. We went here on a Monday night (in April) and had no problem finding a seat. Excellent views. Get here before everyone finds out about this place! read more

Awesome views.Staff is polite and smiled. Romantic atmosphere is guaranteed.Expensive but worth it.Would definitely visit here again.

Not usually very impressed with hotel restaurants or bars, however after having their Manhattan Mule - vodka, lime, ginger syrup (that they make in house every day) w/ candied ginger (to die for-and again,made in house) & lime toppers - and the Truffle Parmesan crispy fries, I am impressed! Our waiter Janu was upbeat & very patient in answering all of our questions about the menu, engaged our 10-year-old - not an easy feat - another waiter, Asif, was very galant and asked another patron that was smoking on the sidewalk to walk away from our bar area so that we didn't have to be smoking as well - even though there were signs everywhere that proclaimed no smoking .Great place to people watch lovely staff excellent food, highly recommended!! read more

taking one star off for the prices. because these drinks (as fabulous as they are), can be had for less elsewhere. it's the venue that's causing these high prices. but 4 stars ain't so bad? huh? :-) i like this place a lot! i can't make it a regular hangout because it's just too expensive. but it is a special occasion spot for sure! read more

Met some friends for happy hour and were lucky enough to have perfect weather to sit outside and watch the sunset. Bar 54 has great wine and cocktails, and we also really enjoyed the food. We shared pigs in a blanket, hummus, salmon and olives, which were all excellent. This is the tallest rooftop in the city, and also boasts quality food and drinks. Sometimes places with great views serve terrible food and drinks, but Bar 54 is excellent across the board. Service is friendly and attentive. This was my fourth trip to Bar 54 and I'll definitely be back with both locals and visitors. read more

Very slow service would not split our checks and the server never even checked on us......oh ya and a 26 dollar drink is worth it. Not!

not much good about this place. mediocre food, poor service. rude hostess. and very overpriced.

Great drinks, good service. The truffle burger was amazing! Only thing I found odd was that they have no issue seating you with strangers. I went here with my fiancé and we were sat at a table near the window with another couple. It can be kind of awkward especially since our table mates were very much into PDA. Minus that it was a great experience with a nice view. read more

The views from inside sitting and outside sitting area are unmatched. Some of the best views from any rooftop. If you are a tourist, it's a must do. The drinks are somewhat costly, but given the views and luxury, it deserves the price. It's tough to get a seat outside, but the hosts are good and they maintain a list of who wants to be outside and move you when your chance arrives. I will go there again. read more

Bar 54 --what can I say!! We have been there 2 days in a row... The view is spectacular and the popcorn appetizers (free) are delicious.. the flavors change daily, Sriracha, Thyme were great, but we hear that the bacon flavor is to die for!! Great romantic spot as the sun sets over beautiful New York... It is definitely worth stoping in for a cocktail. They open at 5pm read more

This had a very nice ambiance. The views outside was breathtaking. And the host was so accommodating because it started to drizzle and we were able to get another table inside with a short wait. read more

One of the highest rooftop bars in NYC (if not the highest: on the 54th floor of the Hyatt hotel in Time Square). Spectacular views of Times Square buildings accompany legendary Hyatt service. Both indoor and outdoor seating and standing areas (note that the outdoor area is uncovered and thus exposed to rain and bright sun... It can get really hot in the sun! read more

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Justin is the best bartender I've ever had! His cosmo's are unmatched. Very chill vibe with great music and hand crafted cocktails. Amazing views as well! All around great place! read more

This place is awful. The staff are really rude and unwilling to help. Don't waste your money here - there are many other nice places to buy $26 drinks from! read more

All about the view which is spectacular. Drinks are outrageous and they add the tip on automatically. We were fine with the experience which wAs to enjoy Nyc from above read more

Was currently staying at the Hyatt and staff was quickly able find us an outdoor table. I'd have to say I had the BEST date of my life at the rooftop of Bar 54! Just WOW... read more

I would Dock Half a Star for Prices. A bit high even for the Spectacular View. Used to overpriced Drinks though so....anyways. The Service and Atmosphere is what your paying for. They do have a great Selection of Aperitifs and the Staff is at your beck and call without Hovering. Even with shelling out a bill for a pair of cocktails I would go back. It's a start for a really romantic evening at sunset or a nightcap. either works and did I mention the View? Oh Yeah. That view. read more

Had a great time with friends celebrating my dirty thirty here. Big thanks goes to their floor manager Svetlana for constantly checking on us and making sure we had a great time. Tres leches was phenomenal, so were the drinks :) had no problem with wait time, when we got upstairs everything was set up for a party and all my guests were welcomed with a sincere smile from the staff. thanks! read more

Every cocktail drink on the menu is at least $26 or above. Burger was ok, nothing special, mango cheesecake is good. Service, depends on the waitresses. View, Is not as great as advertised. Rooftop is pretty small. There's a waiting list too. 2 drinks, burger and dessert... whah-la plus tips $100 tops!!! This is NYC tourists trip priced. read more

The view is amazing. Our server was really nice. Sometimes when you go to these places the servers can be snobby, but she was sweet, and nice. The outside couches are comfortable. The thing is, it is way overpriced. These aren't mixologist cocktails with liquid gastronomy. They are regular cocktails at $26 each. I guess they can charge it because some people will pay it. But it was a Thursday beautiful night and not full, so maybe not. Anyway, I won't recommend it to anyone for that reason, but if for some reason only a few bars happen to be open in NYC, I would go back. read more

This place is awful and the staff can't get anything right. Don't waste your time or money. There are many other nicer bars with an equal or better view. read more

The views are gorgeous! Possibly the only place with the best views of the Times Square area! Snacks are complimentary with the drink! But the service was not so great! The waitress asked some customers if they wanted to sit at the same table I was sitting at! Rude!! I mentioned it to the management and everything was sorted out! But overall good experience! read more

Incredible view!! If you're looking for a rooftop in Manhattan to bring out-of-towners, this is your place! The drinks are very pricey for what you get, but the view is incredible. Definitely a treat yourself spot, but definitely worth it. read more

JP was an amazing bartender. Best drinks and provided wonderful hospitality! Definitely recommend!

My friend and I grabbed a drink here last Friday before a show at Radio City. We told the bartender what flavors we like and he made us two delicious cocktails. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. A great spot - will definitely go again! read more

Terrific views, but the staff is really snooty and rude. There is no reason to act that way - particularly to hotel guests. They seem to want to act like one of the "beautiful people" clubs. read more

What a wonderful place to spend with a friend. Awesome views, great music at a great decibel that you can still enjoy the music and have a conversation without screaming in your partners ear. Drinks are goid, a bit pricey but what do you expect when you are at a rooftop bar 54 floors above the city. Definitely will be back. read more

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Ordered the recommended appetizers - truffled mushroom parmesan flat bread pizza and salmon skewers. Both were good, but nothing to write home about. Following the first round of drinks and apps, decided to mix it up with a post meal charcuterie plate and glasses of wine. Big mistake. Not only would I never order a charcuterie plate at Bar 54 again, I will make a strong case for why this restaurant should take this item off of their menu! The cheese was cold and tasted like it came out of a vacuum sealed plastic bag similar to what you could expect on your next flight sitting coach. Second, the bread was stale. Most disappointing, the meats themselves were cured, similar to the likes of what you can you can expect on a cold cut sandwich; ham, salami and mortadella. Arguably, I could find better ingredients in 97% of the bodegas in NYC and whip together a better spread than this. read more

Overpriced drinks and unfriendly (bordering on rude) and slow service.. sorry, that's the bottom line. What you're paying for is location, rooftop at 54 floors in simply awesome. So, if you don't mind overpaying to be treated crappy for the sake of an awesome view, you came to the right place. read more

I came here for drinks with my boyfriend. The view was nice however the waitress was extremely slow and when we asked to sit near the window while the lounge was slow she said she had to sit 3 or more at the table. We went outside and came back inside to a couple sitting in the same spot we requested. read more

I'm a little late on writing this review but its never too late to share my experience. I left this place within 2 hours after I arrived. Firstly, it was a table for two where we waited for over 45 minutes to finally get this tiny table, super uncomfortable by the way. The view is amazing and by far one of the best in NYC but it does not compensate for the experience. Once we were seated, it took 20 minutes for the waiter to acknowledge us and take our drink order. After she finally picked up our orders, it took her another 25 minutes to deliver, by this time I have already gone to the bar and picked one up on my own. I expressed my frustration to one of the managers on duty who seemed to be careless about the situation. By the time the waiter came back to apologize the kitchen was closed, so we didn't get to try the food. I don't think I'll ever visit this place again, hope the service staff gets renewed. read more

Arrived around 10pm on a Monday. Not overly busy. Was told we would be moved to outside seating as soon as a spot opened. Watched 2 other groups seated before us. Said we would like to close out the tab, but waitress didn't come with check until we asked a second time. Very disappointed. View may have been nice from outside, but we wouldn't know... read more

Friendly staff but was VERY expensive. The views from the balcony are great, but not sure that out weights how much the drinks and appetizers cost. read more

The outside view is why you come to this bar. Make sure you have a reservation and keep it or they will charge you a per person cancellation fee. We only had drinks and they were fine. In my opinion the drinks were not any better than most places we visited in New York. However they were twice as expensive. read more

BEST MANHATTAN in MANHATTAN, or ANYWHERE. We stayed at the Hyatt Times Square for 3 nights this past weekend. After reading the reviews and being forewarned about the high drink prices, I grudgingly agreed to go up to the bar with my sweetie on our first night in town. For JUST THE ONE. Just one drink, and one night. We arrived and got through the disinterested gauntlet that is the front desk (super yawwwwwwn), were given a crappy table, and I was prepared for a crappy overpriced drink. This, dear reader, is where the experience takes a wild and unexpected turn. I ordered a (very cold) Manhattan. I braced myself for a mediocre and overpriced drink. What I received was the BEST MANHATTAN I HAVE EVER HAD. (And I have had more than several). ::::heavens opening and angels singing:::: Oh my. I said it out loud and the bartender, who apparently has satellite dishes for ears, overheard me. We then met JUSTIN - World's Best Mixologist. He imparted to us his superpower for making drinks extra cold (and I so appreciated that he actually listened to my preference and delivered 100%), and turns out to be a lovely and interesting guy as well. And, yes, you guessed it, we visited Bar 54 every night of our stay. Spendy but totally worth it. Can't wait to visit the rooftop bar and Justin when I am next in town. We also ordered a few appetizers and the food was DEEEE-LISH. Highly recommend. read more

Might have been nice had the hostess not sat another couple at our table without consenting us. Wouldn't have been too bad but I couldn't hear my wife talking over our new table guests excessively loud conversation. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Poor beer selection, crappy service... Won't make that mistake again. read more

I was looking for the best martini in New York City and it was upstairs in our hotel. Great drinks. Great service. Spectacular view. Sit at the bar and the bar tenders are very friendly. Not cheap but the view, the patio, the bar, the drinks, and the bartenders are well worth it. read more

Had an amazing time at this rooftop bar. It wasn't too busy which is nice because I was with my girlfriend's and we can still chat and catch up. drinks were great but their finger foods were mediocre. one little fun tip:ask the maître D to change the colors of the flood lights in the opposing 2 business towers! read more

Best place for cocktails. The bartender Brandon was awesome and hooked us up with the best old fashion I've every had and this is from a true whiskey drinker. The views are absolutely amazing! read more