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The restaurant is very pretty. The location is great , it's right in Time Square. The menu is very poor though: only 4 dishes for entree: salmon, chicken, burger and steak. We ordered steak and burger. They were good. Tuna tartar was good as well. The chocolate cake that was called crunchy- had only crunchy coconut flakes , no other crunchiness . It's like mousse . Didn't like it. Portions are not big. Price wise - the entrees are )30-35. What annoyed me big time is that the gratuity was already included in the bill. Why????? Nowhere it said on the menu that the gratuity would be included .. So just be aware of that. I believe it's about 22%.. since when is it customary to charge you tips right away? And the amount they want?
The Highball is located inside the Tempo Hilton Times Square and the window seats are great for sipping cocktails, noshing and people watching below. I stopped in for a cold drink in the evening and learned that after 2:00pm only cocktails and mocktails are available - one cannot even get a plain Coca-Cola or sprite...odd, but ok, and since I wanted something refreshing but not alcoholic; I ordered a 'free-spirited/mocktail' Amalfi Toast (there is a spirited/alcoholic version as well) which was as beautiful as it was delicious and my server was awesome as was the service. I could have had a pitcher of those and I need to recreate it at home this summer. I was off to a show, so couldn't linger but it was a beautiful moment in my trip to NYC.
The food is a little pricey, but you're pretty much paying for convenience for not having to leave the hotel. I had a burger and changed it out for an impossible burger, and it was actually pretty good. I also had the flat bread.Pizza forgot to take a picture, but that was also surprisingly good. Small for the price, but yet still good. The staff was super friendly and helpful.The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the ambiance is really nice. Looked over time square.
Beware! 22% added gratuity automatically added to your bill. I ordered a Manhattan, and it was so watered down, that I asked for a new drink. When I got my old fashioned. It was the same. The drink just tasted like really cheap liquor, and water. I ended up not drinking it and wasting $24. The cookie skillet was OKAY, came out of the oven hot and ready, but just didn't hit the spot. I had higher hopes for a hotel bar, but when "Jim Bean whiskey" was listed as an ingredient in their listed cocktails, I should have been clued in.
Came here for dinner after seeing Chicago on Broadway. Didn't really want to be bothered with packed crowds so we thought grabbing dinner inside the hotel would be our best option ... boy were we wrong. It was fairly crowded when we arrived and the hostess was slowly seating new tables while giving the option to sit at the bar (which was already full). The wait was EXTENSIVE. We were seated at a table and it was nearly an hour before we received drinks or had our orders taken. Once greeted, our waiter did tell us that there were only two staff members working and ensured he'd do his best to accommodate us for the wait. Gregory did EVERYTHING he promised. He honestly saved the night and our overall experience here. I ordered the meatball appetizer and the seared salmon as my entree. Both dishes were delicious. Our drinks from the bar were good as well.
After dinner in Little Italy we returned to Tempo by Hilton Times Square. Hersheys is right across the street but... The jazzy music brought us here. Wow! What have I been missing all my life? The music, decor and the BEST server!! Gregory brought us a larger table- so intuitive. Hubs whacked his chocolate dessert. I always check in first so my ice cream was melting into my warm apple crisp. He made me an iced coffee. Hit the spot.I asked for 2 more half and half and he got me 4. Super intuitive cuz I drink my iced coffee with lots of cream. I hope he becomes a manager soon if he wants to be one. Super fast, efficient and gorgeous eye contact and smile. Great way to end our first night in New York.
Love this restaurant and bar inside the tempo Hilton Hotel! It's a very comfortable space. The wraparound bar is great and then they have window seating for dining if you'd like. I've stopped in every night for a Moscow Mule. One evening we then also ate dinner. I had appetizers and my husband had the brick chicken which he really loved. He had what was called a prefix theater meal. It came with the chicken and bread, potatoes vegetables, and it also came with a special drink which he gave to me and I loved it.!! It was called the Lady in Rouge. It is made with kettle one botanical grapefruit, and rose vodka,Lyres pink London Spirit, coconut water, sparkling wine and hibiscus flower 23! Fantastic!!!! Service here is very good. They are extremely attentive.!
The food is good, but pricey. It's Times Square, so I expected that. I dined at around 8pm on a Tuesday night and the place was virtually empty except for a few people attending the same conference as me. What kind of bothered me was at the end of the meal and receiving my tab. They added a 22% tip between the cost of the meal and tax. I wouldn't have noticed had I not needed to photograph my receipt for a work expense. I feel like I tip very well, but something doesn't sit right with me having the tip added AND having a suggested tip (which would be additional) at the bottom. That's pretty deceptive. I'm here for another few days at this hotel, but won't be back to Highball.
Stayed at this fabulous hotel called Tempo in the theatre district and tried their restaurant called Highball. It's a cool place to have a drink and a pretheatre dinner. The location is perfect near anything theatre. We came in for a little dinner at around 10pm and we're told the kitchen closes at 1015pm. Got our drinks, Cybernetic Sauvignon and Vodka Martini to start and had the Hanger steak with Caesar salad and the Impossible burger with tots. The steak was rough to taste for medium well and the burger looked like it had seen better days. Maybe because we came in 15 mins before the kitchen closes that our food did not come out first rate. And the toys were dried as heck...where was the dipping sauce. Forgot to ask. It was kinda expensive to say the least. There are better places to dine of course. Nevertheless our waitress Laura was friendly and courteous. Try it for the drinks though!
$30 for a Hennessy and ginger ale - never again! Cute bar but those prices are a little too steep for me
At Highball, the restaurant and cocktail bar onsite of the Tempo Hilton Hotel in Times Square, a table for one during Happy Hour is no problem. The cocktail bar menu features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This evening, I opted for a Nespresso served by an energetic 20-something creative type with an 100-watt who could easily appear onstage in a nearby Broadway theater. The moderate-tempo vibe was encouraged by the Lo-Fi music playing in the background---a perfect beat to ease from work to play. The Happy Hour goers ranged from Late Boomers to Gen X, Y, and Z. They donned business casual wear offset by sneakers. But enough of this people-watching and onto the headliner of this show -- the Adobo Chicken Wings! When I say, "Pièce de résistance," there's no pun intended. These slow roasted wings sautéed in spices, chili and soy sauces became a crispy but tender on the inside treat. The Filipino-inspired dish is my first but as a chicken wing connoisseur, the Adobo chicken wings at Highball rank high on the list! The pricey entree is $24 and according to the menu, a 22% gratuity is included at the time of this post. Enjoy!
The server was great; very attentive. Drinks are expensive but tasty. Nice ambiance. I went with a friend to see a comedy show and it did not disappoint. DJ was also awesome.
Specific shoutouts to both Gregory and Chanelle that helped us multiple times while we stayed at Tempo. We came in around 10:15pm and got quickly seated, the hostess letting us know the kitchen closes soon, so we came at the right time. Gregory was prompt in getting us water and taking our order to help get us food between the kitchen closed up. We got the cheeseburger which came with potato chips, and the apple crisp crumble. Both were frankly really good, and we came back for the cheeseburger the next night again! Gregory had a great smile that made you feel welcomed, and never made us feel like a burden for asking for more water or anything. Chanelle helped us in the morning with the breakfast rush, and she was helpful and friendly, even during the rush. She saw me the next morning at breakfast, and said she personally made our smoothies up to the brim of the cup because she saw us come in. When you're remembered the next day as a customer, it just warms you up. Thank you both for your hospitality and friendliness! The breakfast selection was great, as we got the same thing three mornings in a row: ham & cheese croissant, PB protein smoothies, black coffee (which was great!), breakfast burrito, and the herb scramble. A great restaurant inside the hotel. Even the bathrooms were super clean, and the lighting was perfect for a mirror selfie, haha
Visited Highball at Tempo by Hilton Times Square for early evening drinks with a friend. The bar and restaurant is located on the 11th floor near reception, with a spacious seating area, large windows, and very open, and I imagine a nice view at night. We sat at the bar, which was a large U and open with lots of seating. The cocktail list was a little smaller that heavily toward tequila and mezcal, but also included spirit free. I started with the "Mezcal Me Maybe" ($18), with hibiscus tea. It was flavorful but slightly too sweet for my taste, some ice would have helped mellow it out. I then switched to the "Pink Grapefruit Club," which was lighter and less sweet. The space itself was not overly loud or crowded, making it easy to have a conversation. Overall, it's a nice pleasant spot for a drink if you are already in the area (especially before a Broadway show), but not somewhere I would go out of my way to visit given the Times Square location and heavy foot traffic outside. read more
5 months ago
The highball bar located inside the Tempo hotel was lots of fun. Conveniently located in the hotel I am staying in. Great views of time square and they do have tables for more private dining and drinks. I didn't have anything to eat but I did have drinks and they were well made. I would recommend. read more
The perfect whiskey bar within steps of the elevator leading to our room. Dimly lit, mellow R&B emitting from the background, and a lovely bartender that makes an excellent Old Fashioned Pricey! Definitely paying for the ambiance! read more
1 month ago
The restaurant is very pretty. The location is great , it's right in Time Square. The menu is very poor though: only 4 dishes for entree: salmon, chicken, burger and steak. We ordered steak and burger. They were good. Tuna tartar was good as well. The chocolate cake that was called crunchy- had only crunchy coconut flakes , no other crunchiness . It's like mousse . Didn't like it. Portions are not big. Price wise - the entrees are )30-35. What annoyed me big time is that the gratuity was already included in the bill. Why????? Nowhere it said on the menu that the gratuity would be included .. So just be aware of that. I believe it's about 22%.. since when is it customary to charge you tips right away? And the amount they want? read more
2 years ago
The Highball is located inside the Tempo Hilton Times Square and the window seats are great for sipping cocktails, noshing and people watching below. I stopped in for a cold drink in the evening and learned that after 2:00pm only cocktails and mocktails are available - one cannot even get a plain Coca-Cola or sprite...odd, but ok, and since I wanted something refreshing but not alcoholic; I ordered a 'free-spirited/mocktail' Amalfi Toast (there is a spirited/alcoholic version as well) which was as beautiful as it was delicious and my server was awesome as was the service. I could have had a pitcher of those and I need to recreate it at home this summer. I was off to a show, so couldn't linger but it was a beautiful moment in my trip to NYC. read more
6 months ago
The food is a little pricey, but you're pretty much paying for convenience for not having to leave the hotel. I had a burger and changed it out for an impossible burger, and it was actually pretty good. I also had the flat bread.Pizza forgot to take a picture, but that was also surprisingly good. Small for the price, but yet still good. The staff was super friendly and helpful.The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the ambiance is really nice. Looked over time square. read more
1 year ago
Beware! 22% added gratuity automatically added to your bill. I ordered a Manhattan, and it was so watered down, that I asked for a new drink. When I got my old fashioned. It was the same. The drink just tasted like really cheap liquor, and water. I ended up not drinking it and wasting $24. The cookie skillet was OKAY, came out of the oven hot and ready, but just didn't hit the spot. I had higher hopes for a hotel bar, but when "Jim Bean whiskey" was listed as an ingredient in their listed cocktails, I should have been clued in. read more
3 years ago
Came here for dinner after seeing Chicago on Broadway. Didn't really want to be bothered with packed crowds so we thought grabbing dinner inside the hotel would be our best option ... boy were we wrong. It was fairly crowded when we arrived and the hostess was slowly seating new tables while giving the option to sit at the bar (which was already full). The wait was EXTENSIVE. We were seated at a table and it was nearly an hour before we received drinks or had our orders taken. Once greeted, our waiter did tell us that there were only two staff members working and ensured he'd do his best to accommodate us for the wait. Gregory did EVERYTHING he promised. He honestly saved the night and our overall experience here. I ordered the meatball appetizer and the seared salmon as my entree. Both dishes were delicious. Our drinks from the bar were good as well. read more
After dinner in Little Italy we returned to Tempo by Hilton Times Square. Hersheys is right across the street but... The jazzy music brought us here. Wow! What have I been missing all my life? The music, decor and the BEST server!! Gregory brought us a larger table- so intuitive. Hubs whacked his chocolate dessert. I always check in first so my ice cream was melting into my warm apple crisp. He made me an iced coffee. Hit the spot.I asked for 2 more half and half and he got me 4. Super intuitive cuz I drink my iced coffee with lots of cream. I hope he becomes a manager soon if he wants to be one. Super fast, efficient and gorgeous eye contact and smile. Great way to end our first night in New York. read more
Love this restaurant and bar inside the tempo Hilton Hotel! It's a very comfortable space. The wraparound bar is great and then they have window seating for dining if you'd like. I've stopped in every night for a Moscow Mule. One evening we then also ate dinner. I had appetizers and my husband had the brick chicken which he really loved. He had what was called a prefix theater meal. It came with the chicken and bread, potatoes vegetables, and it also came with a special drink which he gave to me and I loved it.!! It was called the Lady in Rouge. It is made with kettle one botanical grapefruit, and rose vodka,Lyres pink London Spirit, coconut water, sparkling wine and hibiscus flower 23! Fantastic!!!! Service here is very good. They are extremely attentive.! read more
2 years ago
The food is good, but pricey. It's Times Square, so I expected that. I dined at around 8pm on a Tuesday night and the place was virtually empty except for a few people attending the same conference as me. What kind of bothered me was at the end of the meal and receiving my tab. They added a 22% tip between the cost of the meal and tax. I wouldn't have noticed had I not needed to photograph my receipt for a work expense. I feel like I tip very well, but something doesn't sit right with me having the tip added AND having a suggested tip (which would be additional) at the bottom. That's pretty deceptive. I'm here for another few days at this hotel, but won't be back to Highball. read more
Stayed at this fabulous hotel called Tempo in the theatre district and tried their restaurant called Highball. It's a cool place to have a drink and a pretheatre dinner. The location is perfect near anything theatre. We came in for a little dinner at around 10pm and we're told the kitchen closes at 1015pm. Got our drinks, Cybernetic Sauvignon and Vodka Martini to start and had the Hanger steak with Caesar salad and the Impossible burger with tots. The steak was rough to taste for medium well and the burger looked like it had seen better days. Maybe because we came in 15 mins before the kitchen closes that our food did not come out first rate. And the toys were dried as heck...where was the dipping sauce. Forgot to ask. It was kinda expensive to say the least. There are better places to dine of course. Nevertheless our waitress Laura was friendly and courteous. Try it for the drinks though! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
$30 for a Hennessy and ginger ale - never again! Cute bar but those prices are a little too steep for me read more
2 years ago
At Highball, the restaurant and cocktail bar onsite of the Tempo Hilton Hotel in Times Square, a table for one during Happy Hour is no problem. The cocktail bar menu features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This evening, I opted for a Nespresso served by an energetic 20-something creative type with an 100-watt who could easily appear onstage in a nearby Broadway theater. The moderate-tempo vibe was encouraged by the Lo-Fi music playing in the background---a perfect beat to ease from work to play. The Happy Hour goers ranged from Late Boomers to Gen X, Y, and Z. They donned business casual wear offset by sneakers. But enough of this people-watching and onto the headliner of this show -- the Adobo Chicken Wings! When I say, "Pièce de résistance," there's no pun intended. These slow roasted wings sautéed in spices, chili and soy sauces became a crispy but tender on the inside treat. The Filipino-inspired dish is my first but as a chicken wing connoisseur, the Adobo chicken wings at Highball rank high on the list! The pricey entree is $24 and according to the menu, a 22% gratuity is included at the time of this post. Enjoy! read more
2 years ago
The server was great; very attentive. Drinks are expensive but tasty. Nice ambiance. I went with a friend to see a comedy show and it did not disappoint. DJ was also awesome. read more
3 years ago
Specific shoutouts to both Gregory and Chanelle that helped us multiple times while we stayed at Tempo. We came in around 10:15pm and got quickly seated, the hostess letting us know the kitchen closes soon, so we came at the right time. Gregory was prompt in getting us water and taking our order to help get us food between the kitchen closed up. We got the cheeseburger which came with potato chips, and the apple crisp crumble. Both were frankly really good, and we came back for the cheeseburger the next night again! Gregory had a great smile that made you feel welcomed, and never made us feel like a burden for asking for more water or anything. Chanelle helped us in the morning with the breakfast rush, and she was helpful and friendly, even during the rush. She saw me the next morning at breakfast, and said she personally made our smoothies up to the brim of the cup because she saw us come in. When you're remembered the next day as a customer, it just warms you up. Thank you both for your hospitality and friendliness! The breakfast selection was great, as we got the same thing three mornings in a row: ham & cheese croissant, PB protein smoothies, black coffee (which was great!), breakfast burrito, and the herb scramble. A great restaurant inside the hotel. Even the bathrooms were super clean, and the lighting was perfect for a mirror selfie, haha read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
It's located in Tempo by Hilton and with any hotel restaurant you should expect to have high prices and mediocre quality. However, I at least would've expected to get all my ingredients for a $17 Açaí Bowl (missing banana and honey) after waiting 28 minutes to order. If you're staying here , skip this place and head to the street food below or plentiful pizza or coffee shops within the block. So much better and more authentic NYC! read more
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1568 Broadway
New York City, NY 10036
Theater District, Midtown West
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