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Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.5 (411)
$30 and under
American
351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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

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What 411 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "excellent food and drinks." The ambiance is "beautiful and relaxing," perfect for "birthday dinners or big group gatherings." Creative cocktails and unique dishes stand out, with highlights like the "ricotta gnocchi" and "Long Island duck." Highly recommended for its "spectacular vibe."
411 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a sweet server and gave excellent recommendations. The pre theater menu was perfect for before a show, and the space was very relaxing.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Stacey VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing here. Their signature cocktails are categorized by the elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air) and each came with a beautiful presentation. We tried 3 Air and 1 Water! I am not one to regularly order a cheeseburger out, but something told me to give it a try. Lordy, it was the best tasting, texture, savory burger experience of my life! Each dish was revolutionary or exciting in a way I hadn't fully seen before. The heirloom tomato with her stracciatella and dinner roll crisp, divine! The sweet corn ravioli was so satisfying!! We split a tiramisu for dessert and y'all, it came with a caffe crema. Rivals the best I've ever had. I could go on for days, but simply go for yourself and try it! You won't be disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Camille VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal, as always, and our server, Isabella, was super attentive and lovely to talk to!! Will be back!!

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  4. Michael

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Our waitress was great, the food on the other hand, not so great. Sea bass was not very good and we love sea bass. The steak and dinner roll were pretty good but not worth the price of admission. Again the server if we could remember her name was excellent.

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  5. Yannick

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Geweldig concept! Bediening was alert, behulpzaam, ze kon alles vertellen en een goed advies geven. Aanrader voor iedereen

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  6. Alejandro

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was just perfect to start my day! The servers take their time to explain what the best options are!

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  7. Kevin VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and drinks, but we spent 2 hours there feeling mostly ignored.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I was impressed with the value in the pre-fixe menu, but they definitely get you with the drinks. Each of my cocktails were 24 dollars! It was still a very enjoyable experience.

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  9. Rosangela VIP

    Caribbean1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table was not ready when we came in, despite the reservation. We had to wait 15 minutes. When we were finally seated, the table and seats were full of breadcrumbs. Server was very nice, but alone, and service was extremely slow. I had to get up and look for someone to help us out (we needed water and salt/pepper for breakfast) and there was not a single employee within the restaurant. Food was ok- not great, ambience was nice, but service was horrible. We did get a discount. Not planning on returning.

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  10. Bruce VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a spur of the moment booking with few expectations. Other than being on the pricy side and short on really any sides with our fish, the food was well prepared and tasted great. Note they have two completely different sections: A bar/seating area and a dining room. We sat in the dining room which was comfortable and quiet.

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Altair is rated 4.5 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Garment District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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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