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Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.5 (389)
$30 and under
American
351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design.

Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room.

Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Altair Lunch Pre-Fixe Special

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the ultimate lunch experience at Altair, where locals and travelers come together for a meal that delights every sense. Begin your journey with our freshly baked house rolls, a crisp seasonal salad, and perfectly golden vegetable tempura accompanied by a luxurious béarnaise sauce. For the main course, choose from an array of mouthwatering options: sink your teeth into our signature Altair Burger, savor the smoky perfection of our Chicken Sandwich, indulge in the tender Hangar Steak, relish the delicate flavors of our Sea Bass, or enjoy the comforting richness of our handmade Ravioli. End your meal on a sweet note with a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie that will leave you smiling. Reserve your table today and treat yourself to an unforgettable lunch at Altair!
    Altair Lunch Pre-Fixe Special Photo
  • Altair Pre-Theatre Experience

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey inspired by the elements at Altair. Before catching Broadway’s top performances, begin with our freshly baked housemade bread. Then, choose a first course and a second course to savor alongside our renowned cocktails and fine wine selection. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth, all while ensuring you’re comfortably seated for the theatre. Reserve your table now!
    Altair Pre-Theatre Experience Photo
  • Altair Private Dining Experience

    $75.00 - $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Altair for an unforgettable dining journey inspired by the elements. Choose between our Elemental or Celestial Dinner Experiences, each offering a four-course meal featuring our seasonal dishes, including house-made dinner rolls and seasonal butter. Start with shared dishes like apple & endive salad, hamachi, and artichoke tempura. Next, select your entrée from options such as Long Island duck, sea bass, and bucatini. Conclude your evening with a chef's selection of desserts. The Elemental Experience includes dinner rolls, three shared appetizers, four entrée choices, and dessert. The Celestial Experience includes dinner rolls, an amuse-bouche, four shared appetizers, five entrée choices, and dessert.
    Altair Private Dining Experience Photo

What 389 people are saying

Altair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair offers a "great dining experience" with "creative dishes and drinks" in a "beautiful ambiance." The staff is known for their "attentive" and "friendly" service, enhancing the overall experience. Highlights include "exquisite cocktails" and "delicious food," making it a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions and pre-theater dining.
389 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was great. Service was great. I had the Atlantic Salmon without the sauce. I didn't care for the fern. Great dining experience otherwise.

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  2. Simon VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambiance great, cocktails great, food is delicious and a real treat. They need to dust the wood behind the chairs, that was my only small gripe that probably only I would notice. I would Sethi back because it was a great night.

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  3. Michael

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service are good, but sound level in the restaurant is so loud that it's hard to enjoy your meal.

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  4. Laura

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous experience all around at Altaire. Friendly staff, attentive service and incredible, creative food. Can't wait to go back!

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  5. Daniel

    New York State5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had breakfast here for the first time. Good breakfast and great service. Thank you! Alex L.

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  6. Kenneth

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the server was on her game celebrating our 30th anniversary very good

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  7. Elizabeth

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, but service was a bit slow. There were not enough servers for the volume of customers. Staff was friendly.

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  8. Devon

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was attentive except when it came to actually ordering. Craft cocktails were creatively organized on the menu however the descriptions made it very difficult to figure out what exactly you were ordering and server was busy so asking questions became a chore. Dinner Menu is limited however the dinner portions were perfect and Chef prepared with care attention to detail… the duck was divine! Only real complaint was the lack of vegetable accompaniment on the entree plate and very limited options for a la carte vegetables. Would give it a second try.

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  9. Farouk

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience and attention to details by the staff. The food was excellent, the cocktails were perfect, and the restaurant area had a unique outdoorsy look. Would 100% recomend and will be going back. Ryan did a great job with his service and menu knowledge.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Caitlyn

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited their rooftop and enjoyed it so much I felt I needed to come back for the dinner experience at their restaurant, Altair. Our waiter, Ryan, made sure we were well taken care of and catered the experience to our liking. Favorites from the courses I tried: Top drink: Roasted Apples Top App: Hamachi Top Entrees: Ricotta Gnocchi and Hanger Steak Top Dessert: Hazelnut Tiramusi I especially love their unique twists on traditional dishes & drinks that give them an edge in creativity. I would 100% come back and recommend to others!

    1 person found this helpful

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Altair is rated 4.5 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Altair

351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
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