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Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.6 (374)
$30 and under
American
351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    (929) 561-6131
  • Website
    http://www.altairnyc.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
  • 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

Menu

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What 374 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair offers an "amazing dining experience" with a delightful blend of inventive cocktails and delicious food. Guests rave about the attentive service and "beautiful ambiance." Highlights include the Long Island Duck and creative drinks like the Prickly Pear. Ideal for pre-theater dinners, Altair is a "hidden gem" in NYC dining.

374 Reviews

  1. Darren

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time... Great atmosphere, great, flavorful dishes... Courteous servers! Will be back soon!

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  2. Martin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place has great ambiance, the staff are friendly and professional, the music is good and not overly loud, the accoustics in the dining room is very very good. How often have you been to a restaurant with great food, but you have to lean across the table to hear your friend, but you can clearly hear the conversation 4 tables away? That is not the case here, and it contributes to a really relaxing dining experience. Great cocktails too. This was the second time I have dined there, and I will definitely be going back again.

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  3. Patrick

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was fantastic, from comfortable tables and attentive staff to delicious food and exquisite cocktails. Will definitely be returning.

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  4. Joseph VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a pre theatre dinner with friends. The room is very attractive and food we ordered was excellent, but the portions are small and you really need to order several appetizers as well as the entrees to get a full sized meal.

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  5. Kristine

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the uniqueness of the dishes. We started by sharing the asparagus appetizer. My duck dish was perfect, and the added crispy leeks were a wonderful addition. The service is impeccable. We look forward to going in the future.

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  6. Rebecca

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is very pricey that it’s coming from someone who is used to Washington DC pricing so to me it was a bit more expensive side. The food was really worth the value. We paid $14 for a small piece of bread. Let me and my sister did as we ordered multiple dishes to share amongst each other, and I will let the photos speak for themselves when I did have to say is that they did the smaller dishes pretty well.  The main thing I do recall was the ambience was very nice and the octopus was out of this world not chewy cooked perfectly tasted amazing but they forgot my dessert so they can choose your battles. 

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quiet place with great ambiance. Food and service is good. Highly recommend!

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  8. Laurie VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and relaxing decor with lots of nature surrounding you and magical little lights. Services impeccable and attentive. Food was delicious. Highly recommend it.

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  9. Richard

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive, creative dishes and drinks, best of all it tasted fantastic!

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  10. Sreeni

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately while the service (hostess and waiter were friendly) and ambiance were good - the food order was messed up where the salmon was served with bacon bits and since it was late (around 10pm - which should not be late by NYC standards), the correction was made hurriedly - so the meal appeared undercooked and hence quite unpalatable in spite of the $$$ spent on it...

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Altair is rated 4.6 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
  • Website
    http://www.altairnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (929) 561-6131
  • 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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