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10 Best Rooftop Restaurants in New York

New York City has it all, from skyscrapers, night lights, endless city escape. And while there are tons and tons of wonderful restaurants to spend a nice night out enjoying dinner and a glass of wine, a breathtaking view might seal the deal.Here are the best rooftop  restaurants to explore when in New York.

1. Electric Lemon

The restaurant is located at Hudson Yards 24th Floor New York. Once you exit the elevator onto the 24th floor of the Equinox Hotel, Electric Lemon is beautiful inside and out. 

Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the dining room stage whisper about the view outside, but the beautiful landscape, especially of the Hudson River to the west, doesn’t announce itself until you step out onto the sprawling terrace.

Almost every inch of the place is photogenic, with water features, carefully considered lighting, and art throughout. They require reservations via their and stay open every day of the week.

Their food and wine selection from the brief wine, beer and cocktail menu are also great.

2. The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel

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A lot of NYC rooftop spots boast a metropolitan view of some of Manhattan’s most famous skyscrapers. The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel has something different to offer: a view of the Atlantic Ocean

The locale, which sits on 108th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, has a spa on-site, and the ultimate dining “getaway”, without needing to leave NYC this winter. Their enclosed, ventilated dining area on the hotel’s sprawling pool deck, the Winter Pool House, will bring guests in for a tropical-filled outing.

They open daily and reservations are required via their . They also require proof of vaccination and valid photo ID upon arrival.

3. Serra by Birreria at Eataly Flatiron

One of NYC’s shape-shiftiest rooftop spots, Serra by Birreria changes with the seasons.The New York flagship takes inspiration from the first Eataly location, which opened in Torino, Italy, in 2007.

The Eataly NYC Flatiron location sprawls 48,000-square-feet and is a maze of the awe-inspiring aisle after aisle filled with hard-to-find, high-quality Italian produce and products, fresh counters, cafés and restaurants.

It’s a chance for New Yorkers to educate their taste buds on the nuances of Italy’s 20 regions.

This round’s iteration aims to capture the aesthetic of the Italian countryside during wintertime, from the ceiling to the cocktails.

Warming drinks include mulled wine varieties, and the food menu features fondue, cheese melted over an open flame.

4. Restoration Hardware Rooftop Restaurant

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Its showroom-topping restaurant is lined with greenery, and tables are topped with avocado toast, Caesar salads and rib-eye steak at brunch, lunch and dinner. Rosé is, as you might expect, all day.

The food is similarly photogenic, and for most of the dishes,The menu’s highlight is the expertly cooked rib-eye steak, 14 ounces of delightfully tender and juicy bites accompanied by a side of aioli and a small bowl of steak salt.

The restaurant opens daily.

5. Westlight

Westlight NYC is found in Brooklyn, on top of the trendy hotel William Vale. With a location outside Manhattan. This 22nd-floor venue comes with an amazing and complete panoramic view over the skyline.

The rooftop restaurant and bar offers seating both in the stylish indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and out on the wrap-around terrace.

With an impressive and dynamic selection of classic and original cocktails, craft beer and rare spirits, The bites are perfect to share, either as two-on-one or with a larger group filling up the table.

Together with the amazing views, stylish decoration and great atmosphere, Westlight is an NYC rooftop restaurant perfect for most occasions. Open daily, here is their for reservations.

6. Republica

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Set over three floors, Republica is a restaurant, lounge and rooftop, bringing a large slice of Dominican vibes to the Inwood neighbourhood in Uptown Manhattan.

From the more sleek and stylish lower levels up to the lush and colourful rooftop, Republica is available year-round on all floors, thanks to covers and heaters up on the rooftop.

Open daily for dinner, and during weekends also for rooftop brunch, the large menu includes a wide selection of gourmet Dominican dishes, including an extensive array of meats and seafood prepared to perfection, served with authentic Latin sides.

7. Sushi Lab

Sushi Lab is a New York City rooftop restaurant, perched on top of the luxury boutique Sanctuary Hotel in the heart of Times Square.

With hanging greenery and basket lights, the outdoor rooftop terrace overlooks Midtown, in a setting that is intimate and charming. There are plenty of regular tables, but also 8 seats at the chef’s counter.

The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Sushi Lab NYC is the perfect rooftop for a tasty lunch or a romantic dinner. Or just about anytime you want a Japanese dining experience to remember. Reservations are required via their

8. VERSA NYC 

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With a prime location, just around the corner from Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, VERSA NYC is a modern rooftop restaurant with generous daily opening hours.

Available from early breakfast to late dinner, this trendy and spacious venue offers seats both indoors and out on the rooftop terrace. A retractable roof makes sure the terrace can be used for both open and airy summer days, as well as cosy winter nights. Make your reservations via their website

Set five floors up at the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, VERSA is not sky-high but still comes with impressive views of the Empire State Building and the Midtown skyline.

Visit for a sunny lunch, fun dinner or start the weekend with a great NYC rooftop brunch.

9. Cantina Rooftop

Found in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan, Cantina Rooftop is a colourful year-round rooftop restaurant and bar, mixing authentic Mexican food with panoramic views over the NYC skyline.

With a climate-controlled retractable glass rooftop, the spacious Cantina is a great venue for all weather conditions. And with a fun, friendly and vibrant atmosphere, it is pretty much perfect for all moods as well. They require reservations via their and are open daily.

Apart from colourful food, the rooftop bar serves a wide and fun selection of signature cocktails, including the Don Diego Santa Skull Margarita. During weekends you can also head up to Cantina for one of the best rooftop brunches NYC has to offer.

10. Social Drink & Food

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Social Drink & Food is located on the 4th floor of YOTEL, and the al-fresco terrace is NYC’s largest outdoor hotel space.

With room for about 400 people, it is not only spacious but also offers great views over Times Square and the surrounding skyscrapers.

Open daily for both lunch and dinner, and a popular after work-spot, the Social Drink & Food rooftop is also used for other activities from time to time. Like NYC rooftop cinema, miniature golf and other events. Reservations are required on their .

The Social Drink & Food terrace is open during the warmer season, but the rooftop bar and restaurant also share a floor with the indoor venue Green Fig. Here you can indulge in New American cuisine from breakfast to late-night, year-round.