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Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.6 (403)
$30 and under
American
351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 403 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food," "amazing cocktails," and "great ambiance." The restaurant is perfect for gatherings, with "attentive service" and "creative dishes." Despite some service hiccups, the overall experience is highly praised, making it a "hidden gem" in the theater district.
403 Reviews
  1. Rosangela VIP

    Caribbean1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Bruce VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. We had the gnocchi, steak, and sea bass. All were full of flavor. Ambience was nice. Our particular service was not friendly so that was the only downside of our experience

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  4. brittany

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & ambience, highly recommend for a big group!

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  5. Irina

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful brunch - excellent food and service! Cocktails were creative and tasty too! Highly recommend!

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  6. Gabriela

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an outstanding experience. Their cocktail program is one of then best I’ve seen, all inspired by the elements of nature. Roasted apples is the best cocktail I’ve ever had! I also tried the tomato, delicious too with very cute presentation. The restaurant is very beautiful, great ambience, very kind professional staff and excellent food. I had the pork chop and the ricotta gnocchi. SOOO DELICIOUS!! I will definitely be back!!

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  7. Sarah

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This gem of a place is fabulous! Amazing vibes, amazing experience, and everyone who works there is so kind and helpful! Cocktails are out of this world!!!

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  8. Virginia

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and excellent food and drinks. Had a party of 10 coworkers ranging from vegetarian to carnivores and everyone really enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent with constant refill of water (hot summer night so all were thirsty). We did some shared appetizers and the pacing between those and dinners was perfect. I highly recommend and hope to get a chance to return again!

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  9. Brianna

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and fantastic service. We changed up some things on the menu and they handled it beautifully and I executed it flawlessly!

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  10. Melinda

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for birthday dinners or big group gatherings! Staff was wonderful and very friendly. Food was also cooked to satisfaction and portion sizes were decent.

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Altair is rated 4.6 stars by 403 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Garment District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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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