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    French Toast
    Ione L.

    My friends and I met up for brunch here last December. We wanted to meet as a pre-holiday gathering. The place was located in Long Island City. Since my friends and I all live in Manhattan, it was an adventure for us. A rooftop restaurant with an outdoor terrace yes please. Decor was gorgeous and sleek. Although the bar was small, it was lighted and eye-catching. A huge Nutcracker greets you as soon as you walk inside. The space was loft style with seating upstairs as well as an outdoor terrace. (Terrace was closed due to winter). There was a DJ booth upstairs as well which led me to believe the place might turn into a club/lounge. Lots of seating everywhere. The crowd was mild when we arrived with a few birthdays observed. As the day went on the crowd was a bit more lively. The food looked quite delicious as my friends ordered steak and eggs and an English Muffin dish with poached eggs and fries. Good sized portions for the price. However, my French Toast was less than desired. Three sad little pieces of a faux brioche bread that was served cold. No salad on the plate as you can see from the picture. This was my meal for the day and not satisfying at all. Our waitress was very nice and did her due diligence EXCEPT for our water service. We ordered water and she did not specify that there was a charge for it. When our bill came and we asked about it, she stated that we "asked for flat water not tap water". I did not recall her stating there was a charge. She assumed we wanted flat BOTTLED water and charged us for it. Not good service since she was not being transparent. Bathrooms were clean. The place is definitely a vibe. If you are looking for views of the city and overpricing in Queens, this is your place. I would have to weigh my options prior to a second visit as I can't say it would be my first choice.

    NY Steak Sinaloa Tacos
    Kaivona P.

    Different menus all three times I've returned and Same star rating. At this point I am begging my friends NOT to have their birthday dinners here. PLEASE! On a positive note, the shrimp is probably the best menu item. Seasoned well and the sauce is great. I'd pass on the elote. It is crusted with seaweed which is just weird to me ...but if you like that then hey. The chips with the guac was a miss this time. The teriyaki chicken was cool The chicken chili fried rice was undercooked. And once again the branzino was an absolute miss. All around not one single person liked it . As far as the sides the sweet plantains were great . The mashed potatoes were terrible. I had to show the manager . There was nothing smooth and creamy about this. I literally cut it with a knife. She said wow ok I see . And gave us complimentary shrimp because of it. The desserts are a hard pass . Cheesecake and molten lava cake and just nothing special . The cheesecake is grainy . You can feel the sugar in your mouth. And the chocolate molten cake is a microwaved something if you want to call it cake . Our server was very responsive to our requests. I just wouldn't willingly come here again. Gave it the good ole three tries and now I can confidently say I'm good off it . Don't need to come back . I've had enough strobe lights and loud music. Shout out to the dancers tho! Bravo PS. The bar is top tier . If they opened the restaurant only for bar service, then I would certainly come in for that. Shout out to the elite bar tenders.

    Steak frites
    Melissa T.

    My friends & I dined outside. One of the cons about outdoor seating is that the tables are very short. The chairs are comfortable, but we were all crouching down to eat over the table. I am 5'1, and my friends are all 5'6 and above. Our backs all hurt terribly after only our appetizer. I ordered the Steak Frites. Although it was overcooked, it was well seasoned, and the chimichurri was delicious with it. I ordered medium rare, and recieved medium well. My friend ordered medium well, and recieved well done. Our waitress was not very nice at all, making our experience less fun than expected. I did enjoy the food, but I won't be coming back here.

    Gave me lids so I can walk around because place was packed.
    Jokey F.

    Had a great time. I went to a SOS party event. Drinks were good. They didn't have my Amaretto but I ordered Vodka cranberry and pineapple and it bwas really good. I, also, ordered fries and sliders which were amazing. They placed the coleslaw inside the burger.

    Pink lady
    Uchechi C.

    I came here for a birthday celebration. Our reservation was for 7pm. The restaurant wasn't busy at first. The music was great. A lot of current popular songs from different genres. At around 7:30 there wasn't an empty set in the house, even the bar was occupied. At about 8pm There was a live burlesque show. Which was very entertaining. One thing I can say although the music was loud you could still socialize with your party and not feel like you're screaming when you talk.

    Mythili M.

    I've been here twice, however, only during the summer and only during the day. They offer a Pulsd brunch special, that is excellent value, if you plan to order more than one drink. Sometimes during brunch, they have special performances from aerialists, as well as an electric violinist. It becomes very loud and lively at this time if you are seated inside. Outside, it can get quite hot, but there is a great breeze. And it's a much quieter, aside from the elevated tracks of the subway when occasionally goes by, so you can have a conversation with people that are eating with, as well as a great view of the city. The food is solid, with decent vegetarian options. They haven't updated their physical menu so some of the drink options listed were not actually available. The only complaint I have is that they refuse to seat you unless your complete party is here, even if the majority of your party is here; for example, if five people out of six have arrived, they will still refuse to see you until the sixth person has arrived. I'll definitely be back; this is a solid option for a medium size group looking to do brunch without planning too for in advance, willing to travel a little bit into Queens, and with light dietary restrictions.

    Shrimp Tempura Tacos  Lobster Crispy Rice Berry Spicy Guacamole
    Fateha A.

    5/5 "BRANZINO AL CHIPOTLE SH 37: pan seared branzino fillet, truffle garlic mashed potato Lobster Butternut Squash Chowder Sauce with Chile"- This was really good, all layers were equally good: the fish, the mash & the sauce 3/5 "LOBSTER CRISPY RICE S.SH 26 Black Sesame Seeds, Spicy Creamy Fresh Lobster, Soy Wasabi Sauce, Caviar" This was ok, we weren't a fan of the crispy rice, more lobster would be appreciated 4/5 GUACAMOLE 10 * happy hr special price, originally 20 "Fresh Avocado, Cilantro, Chili Serrano * Grilled Pineapple Yuzu"- really good but skimpy topping 3/5 shrimp tacos- recommend eating this 1st, since it's not good when it's cold, but it was decent 5/5 service they even take pics of you for free, you can buy a portrait if you want

    Lorraine T.

    Rooftop Vibes! I've been to Lighthouse on two occasions. First was for dinner, early January so it was 2 degrees outside (didn't enjoy the rooftop vibes). Next I went the beginning of April for a boozy brunch. Perfect weather to take fab pictures outside. The service is always on point. So is the food. This is a very upbeat brunch and dinner scene. If you're looking for a place to have conversation, no music and catch up this isn't the place for you. The music is loud, DJ spinning hits, performers dancing around the room. It's a total vibe!

    Jim S.

    I had a nice time visiting this upscale rooftop in Long Island City. The ambience was energetic and friendly.. the views were excellent and the food and drinks. I recommend this venue.

    Dominique W.

    VIBE CHECK! Food: (5/5) Service: (4/5) Ambiance: (5/5) My experience at Lighthouse Rooftop was lovely as I celebrated my Birthday. Be mindful that while the space gets pretty lively (and a bit crowded during peak hours), the views and overall vibe make it worth it. The food was flavorful and well-presented, and the rooftop setting created the perfect backdrop for a night out. I had the ARROZ CHINO with Steak and Chicken ( really good and flavorful), for the table The Guac with Plantain chips for the table & Lobster Mac both good. and the rest of my party enjoy steak with Potatoes and Salmon with Vegatables. Service was friendly and attentive, though slightly slower once it got busier. Overall, I'd highly recommend it for date night, a celebratory dinner, or just catching up with friends over good food and great views. I'll definitely be back!

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    Jason R.

    Went here for a birthday celebration and the food was amazing. Firt off, this place look great and it was great to see everyone dressed up. It felt great to be a part of this setting. The staff provided amazing service as they explained everything that was asked regarding the menu. Even the dancers they had was great and made sure everyone had a great time. Definitely looking forward to coming back here again.

    Maricia H.

    Drove up from Maryland for a galentines day with my girls. We decided to end our day with a dinner at the Lighthouse Rooftop. Let me say this ambiance of the resturant is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the entertainment is amazing. However, the food was the low point of the night. Two of the orders were wrong, which they fixed rather quickly. The other two. Bronzino dishes were cold as if they were sitting or made in advance. By the time we got our food it was midnight so the thought of having to wait for them to remake it was beyond anything we handle. They were accommodating by removing from the bill, but that didnt really fix the hunger. We tried to eat it but the cold, but not appetizing. Parking is also very difficult in this area, we found it better off to pay the $30.00 valet fee. P.S you have to pay the fee up front and they were pretty demanding of wanting a tip before even parking your car. Skip dessert. Nothing to write home about

    Tamika G.

    Easy to get to, elevator up was clean and entrace was clear and sat down for our reservation immediately. The resturant is a Pretty lively spot..great decor and ambiance. Got just in time for the entertainment. However, the music was super loud, too loud for a resturant. Almost clubbish. Our food was a hit and miss. Appetizers was good. The shrimp tacos was fresh and light, the lobster mac and cheese was soo good. My brazino was delicious the mash potatoes it came with was ok and the butternut squash sauce kind of cold. My friend ordered the lamb chops was under seasoned and my other friends lobster tail undercooked. The entertainment was engaging and lasted about 20 mins..everyone enjoyed the show. I would come back for apps and drinks.

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    Ask the Community - Lighthouse Rooftop

    Are the shows held every day or certain days only?

    Weekends only

    How is the parking situation ? Coming with 6 girls for drinks and apps do we need reservations?

    There is municipal parking under the train station across the street. I dont remember if they have valet but you shouldnt have hard time for parking. Yes reservations are needed as it gets packed. And make sure the whole party is together when… 

    Is there parking?

    Yes, on 7/20/24 there was valet and street-metered parking.

    Hi is there an age limit ?I would like to take my 16 year old niece for her birthday.

    I found this on their website: "A 21+ age policy is enforced starting at 10 pm each night. All guests must present a valid government-issued ID, such as a valid state ID, passport, or military ID, after 10 pm."

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