Sandbar Rooftop

Disregard any reviews under 5 stars. This was the best dining experience of my life. Service was…read moreimpeccable, in particular Ramon our busser and Pablo our server. The manager Brendan Connaire came over to our table and made us feel like royalty. The decor is truly stunning and the same goes for their sister properties Lolita and Madame George. Not to mention the food, which was to die for. Cannot recommend the braised short rib enough. This is a must try.

I'm from New York and let me tell you something. I have eaten at thousands of restaurants in this…read morecountry. There's no comparison to my favorite restaurant Jerk and Jambalaya in Rehoboth Beach . The restaurant and Sintelle Taylor are excellent, excellent, excellent and did I say excellent. The food speaks for itself. The oxtails, the Mac and cheese, the greens the corn bread. Yes honey I will travel for great food. Listen up y'all restaurants, I will no longer be mistreated by bad and then asked for a tip. Jerk Jambalaya I support you and thank you for all you do. The standard has been raised . God bless you and your restaurant and team. Beautiful restaurant. Tell them Ms. Monique sent you.

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Paradise Lost

4.4(173 reviews)

1.3 mi•East Village

Thank goodness we FOUND paradise LOST. You ring the doorbell, and are buzzed in to be put on the…read morelist. For my group of 2, it was approximately a 25 minute wait on a Saturday at 7. We jumped over to the bar right beside and drank some girly drinks before getting the notification our table was ready. As with nearly every establishment in NYC, it is very close quarters in paradise lost. We stood at a table while waiting for seats at the bar to become available. Which, we didn't mind. I could see how this might be a little harder to get a seat for a bigger group if you aren't there before 6. It seemed that once a group got a big table, they camped out. The drinks were strong and creative. Friendly bartenders, good music, and yummy options for bar snacks. Also, the bathroom is a nice touch. Given the hell theming for the bar, the bathroom is a 180 and while using the Lou, you can listen to the bible being recited. Theres also a spooky surprise if you press the button in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, it is at the bottom of some decently narrow stairs. So, try and stay sober enough for stairs or you may fall. Go to this bar. You will have fun.

The vibe is cute, and the ambiance is cute, but everything is overpriced, although most tiki bars…read moreare. I don't know if I've ever had such a bad pina colada in my life at a tiki bar. I mean, I've had bad pina coladas at dive bars, but I expected more from this place. I would say it was very strong, though, so you know what? That's a good thing to be very strong for that price I'm paying. The spam musubi was also a rip-off. You see two here, but each one costs its own $10, so save your money. Eat somewhere else. Eat a pizza across the street.

1.0 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

Amazing atmosphere!

Beware the shark!

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Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

The Living Room

4.0(42 reviews)

It is trendy and pretty much overrated. About a year ago, I was here and definitely did not have…read morethe best time. You know what, maybe I was not feeling the ambience here and that was it.

First things first…read more There are way too many places in NY with the name the living room!!! Anyways super cute trendy and artsy bar that is great for a date night Drinks 3/5 they were strong and had a nice Presentations my biggest issues was the price, you can definitely find more reasonable priced and tasty drinks in the area. Service: staff was very friendly and helpful but there was a weird incident where I was pointed to a bathroom that required a hotel key to get in so I had to wait 10 mins for someone to let me in. Other then that very cute place for date night or night cap!

0.4 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West

Pregaming before the Off Broadway show, Stranger Sings

Bar

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Osamil Upstairs

4.3(146 reviews)

When you enter Osamil, the hostess will take you to a door near the bar that has a coded entry…read more It'll look like youre going up some random stairs until the lights slowly get dimmer and you reach the top with a red door. As soon as you open the door youre greeted with your party's name and brought to your seats. We opted to sit at the bar but there are tables to the left of the bar and a large sitting room to the left. The staff is very attentive and you will interact with them more than the bartender. We started off by ordering the Welcome Drink which is a bit if an aperitif and "gets your palette" so to speak. It was light, fruity, and a nice way to start the night. My first drink was the Adulting and they present it with a spritz if irange blossom. It is definitely a sipping drink due to the 14yr Balvenie. My second drink, Omija, was a lighter drink comparatively. The clarified yogurt gave it a bit of sweetness most Yakult drinkers are familiar with. My partner had both the 5th Ave and Iced Latte. Fair warning on the latte as the oat milk topping has a bit of a jelly consistency. It wasnt unpleasant but was a bit if a surprise when we went for an initial sip. Overall the Upstairs gives a very pampered and sophisticated feel that coordinates with the dining downstairs.

A beautiful tastefully done Speak Easy on the upper level of a bar in Koreatown. You can get their…read morethrough an elevator or better still take the century old staircase! They have an amazing selection of mixed drinks and other types of alcohol. We got a cheese martini, a mezcal drink and a non alcoholic citrusy drink that tasted awesome! The drinks are priced at a premium (~$25 each) but the favors are worth it! Give it a try!

1.2 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

Chill ambience

Beautiful interiors

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Inside coach seat area

Lillie's Victorian Establishment

3.9(2.1k reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Lillie's is always a good place to stop in for a drink. The flower decor changes…read more We sat at the bar and had a hummus plate which was a decent portion and tasty. Bartenders are attentive even when it's busts

Absolutely awful experience. Never again. Do NOT recommend…read more One of the staff, in charge of refilling water, spilled water on our table multiple times. I watched him spill on other tables as well. He never apologized. He never wiped it up. Then 4th time he filled our glasses, he spilled the water on my wife. He did not apologize. He did not even acknowledge it and it was very clear that he noticed he did it. My wife, quite restrained, let our waitress know what happened. Her response: "What do you want me to do about it?" My wife said that he should not serving water if he doesn't know how to pour it properly. The waitress, moments later, told him what we had said, merely inches from our tables. Beyond awkward. And, instead of coming over and apologizing, he simply never returned to our table. No more water. The waitress had an attitude with us since we sat down - no idea what we could have done - unsure what was going on - but it was beyond unpleasant. Most of our "table conversation" was about how lousy the staff were acting and how uncomfortable we felt along with how much we couldn't wait to leave. We had shared an appetizer and had no interest in ordering anything else after that. We paid. We left. I feel stupid for tipping them.

1.1 mi•Theater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

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Rosevale Cocktail Room

4.5(86 reviews)

Rosevale Cocktail Room is the perfect spot for a date night! It's super cozy and I love their jazz…read morenights. They also have great cocktails and food. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm no longer in NYC. We had a really great night here. The staff was also very accommodating, knowledgable, and welcoming. I highly recommend checking it out!

Excellent service. Great food and drinks. The only reasoning I give it four stars instead of five…read moreis that it's surprisingly noisy when we expected to have more of a lounge vibe. And I don't mean the music. It was hard to hear each other over neighboring patrons. We were originally pinned in a corner, but promptly moved to a less claustrophobic space. Then we were able to sit in the speakeasy, Blue Vault. It didn't have a bartender that evening because apparently they slow down in August, but the regular bar was still able to make me a beloved gold rush. The Blue Vault was definitely the highlight. Lush velvet seating, lots of theater memorabilia on display, including stage designs. I'm sure the experience is an easy five stars on a regular evening. Again, the service is excellent. The acoustics could use some work. Outside might be better but because it's on the second floor, the view isn't much to speak of compared to the rooftop bar.

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Refinery Rooftop

3.8(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Midtown West

Great ambiance. You are on a rooftop in manhattan!…read more It feels like this place is always packed, strongly recommend a reservation before any visit. Otherwise there is limited standing room at the bar. Can't wait to go back.

This spot is a cute location for drinks with friends. You have an open rooftop, great vibes, and…read moresolid little bites to eat. I would not recommend for a dinner location after a show. The french onion dip was tasty with homemade chips. The caprese panini was okay. I felt like they could have done more whether the type of bread or presentation to make it better. I ordered a Coke and you could tell the ratio of syrup and soda water was off. Kudos to our waitress, I think we were added to her section and even though she was incredibly busy, always made sure we were good to go. Overall, underwhelmed for a dinner place after taking in a show.

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Ophelia

4.3(779 reviews)

1.5 mi•Midtown East

great evening- love the outdoor bar. our waitress Daisy made the whole evening that much better!read more

the best place kai ,isabela ,jenifer and Desi they gave us the best service…read more the place is highly recommended.

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Bar Bonobo

4.3(91 reviews)

0.4 mi•Chelsea

How happy hour ought to be... mini tinis and oysters to pair!…read more Bar tenders having fun, folks from all walks of life celebrating, smiling, sharing. A diverse space that is as much a spot for business as it is for the Party as the DJ stand indicates. Oh, and gold. Gold everywhere. Super fun spot that still maintains super crisp, clean program. Clean, rooted and martini driven. No bonobos here, just well manicured martinis that are built for the pallet, not the instagram grid(but, hey, they're pretty damn photogenic, too)

Not bad for a pit stop for drink and bite. Burger was kinda…read moredry unfortunately. Space gets way too loud and hard to talk.

Back Bar area

Very cool Friday night vibes on a Wednesday at 5pm

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Bar area

The Living Room

4.1(71 reviews)

1.6 mi•Midtown West

This spot saved my brother's 21st birthday. We got denied entry from Life Rooftop for being 3…read moreminutes late to our reservation and came across this gem last minute. It was a bit confusing to navigate through the hotel, but once we arrived, the staff were amazing! They let my bro sample three different champagnes before he decided on one and were extremely accommodating throughout the night. Would love to come back sometime.

This was a nice hotel breakfast during our NYC stay. Do know that service is really slow here on…read moreweekends so if you are in a rush you might want to dine somewhere else. The best food option is their omelet! Their lattes are pretty good here too. I love that they had soy milk as an option. Like the name suggests, it really does feel like a living room. There are traditional tables to sit at as well as couches. For my first breakfast here, I tried their avocado toast. Unfortunately, something about the dish was a little sour for me so I did not finish it. The second morning I went for their 57th ave breakfast and loved the pork sausages. The toast and eggs were fine.

Park Hyatt-The Living Room

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Nicely designed glassware

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Ariana M.

Elite 26

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425

3 years ago

Sandbar Rooftop offers a pleasant setting for a night out with friends, especially during the winter months when they provide blankets and cozy amenities like fireplaces and heated tents. The rooftop setting allows for a scenic view of the city skyline, adding to the ambiance of the experience. However, despite these appealing features, it's worth noting that the prices are on the higher side and the food and drinks tend to be mediocre in taste. While the atmosphere may be enjoyable, the overall value proposition leaves something to be desired. read more

Jee L.

4 years ago

I will go straight to the point of my review. The maitre'd Steve is a racist garbage. He's redhead shorty just to be clear. He asked if I had a reservation even though the bar doesn't need reservations. I said I am with my family who was already seated. He pretended look up the name of my spouse even though there's no such lists. He ought to be fired for discrimination of the hotel guests Hilton should take the racist trash out because this kind of garbage isn't even recyclable. read more

Tiffany T.

4 years ago

Daniela was amazing. But the manager Selene was a racist human being. She was very rude and I will not recommend this place to anyone trying to have a good time. They need to fire her. Extremely for her and disrespectful manner and should not be in the hospitality environment. read more

Nick b.

130

5 years ago

I love Sandbar Rooftop and just cannot stop talking about it. Glad we stumbled in here. Wild Mushroom Pizza is very tasty. Very good food. Crew is super helpful and definitely will help you with anything. Thanks to yelp for recommending Sandbar Rooftop. read more

Alyson B.

6 years ago

Love the relaxed vibe. Feels like a beach resort with great NYC views. Fun decor -- you can even take a swing! Tasty pinsas (Roman-style pizza) that are savory or sweet, plus drinks named for major surf spots. Keep summer going at the Sandbar Rooftop! read more

Henry K.

5 years ago

Last time there was a great day .. waiting to go for next day ... when it will open and will go there , place and food both are awesome ..

Sadie R.

6 years ago

So glad I found this place. Fancy drinks, fancy view, great vibe. This place is amazing

Theo P.

6 years ago

Beautiful aesthetic. Creative menu and drinks.

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