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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.5
Awesome(7015)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 79 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
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2. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.4
Awesome(5749)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 26 times today
Russian Tea Room in NYC is a popular spot for afternoon tea, as highlighted by multiple reviews. Customers rave about the delicious tea, sandwiches, scones, and desserts, with some even mentioning the 'high tea service'. It's described as an 'iconic place to have afternoon tea', with 'good food and good portion sizes'. It's not just about the food, the ambiance and service are also highly praised.
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3. Lady Mendls
4.8
Exceptional(1166)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 16 times today
Lady Mendls is a chic tea salon in Manhattan offering an unconventionally high tea service. The restaurant boasts a $78 prix fixe tea service served Wednesday through Sunday. As per the reviews, it provides an opulent five-course tea in a charming setting reminiscent of a bygone era. The patrons enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts served in hand-culled vintage Wedgwood teacups. The service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a delightful afternoon tea experience.
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4. Gotham Lounge
4.4
Awesome(108)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Midtown West
Gotham Lounge is an elegant and intimate spot in Midtown West, known for its legendary Afternoon Tea. The updated menu features classic and enhanced selections, along with light lunch and dinner fare, evening cocktails, and irresistible desserts. As a reviewer put it, it's a 'world class' experience. The restaurant is perfect for small business meetings or personal gatherings and is highly rated for its ambiance, food, service, and value.
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5. The Parisian Tea Room- NYC
3.6
Very Good(263)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Garment District
Booked 2 times today
The PARISIAN TEA ROOM NYC - is located in the heart of the Garment Center.OFFERINGS: Breakfast, brunch & lunch & OUR SIGNATURE High Tea or Afternoon Tea experiences.PARTIES: Host an exquisite event such as a Fashion Collaboration, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Birthday or just a “Girls Day Out.” ABOUT: Feel like an aristocrat during the 1920’s in Paris…….Travels to authentic tea rooms in Paris inspired fashion designer, Karen Elizabeth Lozner (owner of Karen’s School of Fashion) to create her own “1920s in Fashion” Tea Room experience — an elegant place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, High Tea and special events. POLICIES: Cancellations are granted with no penalty if cancelled with cafe at least 5 days prior or a charge of $50 per guest. Parties of 6+ need to cancel at least 10 days prior or be responsible for the FULL AMOUNT of the reservation. You can cancel via Open Table or by calling 917-696-2814
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6. Nubeluz
4.6
Exceptional(824)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • NoMad
Booked 120 times today
Elevated Cocktails, Stunning Views Nubeluz by José Andrés is a lightbox in the sky, bringing together the Spanish word for cloud ("nube") and for light ("luz"). Nubeluz offers modern interpretations of classic cocktails and small bites coupled with remarkable 270-degree views of the New York City skyline.
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7. Empire Steak House - Times Square
4.8
Exceptional(878)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 37 times today
Empire Steak House opens a brand-new location in the heart of Broadway at 49th Street.Expanding its commitment to delicious food, excellent service, and elegance, this location opens its doors to theatergoers searching for an authentic fine dining experience.Adjacent to the Pearl Hotel, the atmosphere of the venue enchants with classic fixtures and modern decor. These features and their delicious cuisine make up the perfect space for any events and social gatherings.
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8. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1482)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 25 times today
Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
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9. La Maisonette
4.7
Exceptional(11)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Midtown East
Booked 2 times today
Astor Court at The St. Regis New York is a popular spot for afternoon tea. Reviews rave about the 'exquisite afternoon tea', 'lovely afternoon tea', and 'great afternoon tea', and the 'high tea' has been 'fabulous'. The menu features a selection of teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts.
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10. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.8
Exceptional(1114)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 13 times today
Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.
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