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1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.5
Awesome(7097)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 74 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. Lady Mendls
4.9
Exceptional(1175)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 15 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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3. Palma
4.8
Exceptional(3482)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 48 times today
Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.
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4. Warren Street Bar and Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(132)
Price: Expensive
• American • TriBeCa
Booked 12 times today
The Warren Street Bar & Restaurant is a modern, neighbourhood brasserie offering an all-day menu of much-loved classics and fresh, seasonal dishes filled with flavours and ingredients from around the world. The space itself is a celebration of colour and creativity, with an eclectic art collection and characterful interiors.
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5. Nubeluz
4.6
Exceptional(908)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • NoMad
Booked 136 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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6. The Parisian Tea Room- NYC
3.7
Very Good(269)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Garment District
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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7. The Crosby Bar
4.8
Exceptional(985)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 41 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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8. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle
4.9
Exceptional(213)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • SoHo
Booked 6 times today
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle is a cozy spot in SoHo offering a unique afternoon tea experience. As the name suggests, it's not just about tea, but also about chocolate. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas, scones, sandwiches, and pastries while being enveloped in the aroma of cocoa and espresso. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the delicious food, excellent service, and charming atmosphere. It's a popular spot for special occasions, with many patrons celebrating spring break with an afternoon tea there.
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9. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.6
Exceptional(5788)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 19 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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10. La Maisonette
4.5
Awesome(12)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Midtown East
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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