Bookmarks

Name: Bookmarks
Address: 299 Madison Avenue 14th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 204-5498
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (77)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

299 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Evocative of an elegant penthouse, Bookmarks Rooftop Garden Lounge and Terrace is conveniently located steps away from Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library in the heart of Midtown East. Sip on literary inspired cocktails, enjoy light bites and city views from our wrap around terrace, or, snuggle by our fireplace in our cozy Writer’s Den room.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 204-5498
Website
http://www.bookmarkslounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
299 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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SUMMER FRIDAYS!
May 30, 2025 - Sep 5, 2025
Soak up the sun and start your weekend early with Summer Fridays at Bookmarks Lounge! Staring May 30 through September 5, we're opening every Friday at 12 Noon, offering the perfect midday escape on our Rooftop Terrace. 🌞 🍸 Enjoy Half Off all Specialty Cocktails and Sharing Platters from 12–3 PM. Whether you're sneaking away from the office or meeting friends for an al fresco afternoon, we've got your summer Fridays covered—one sip at a time.

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What 77 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

77 Reviews

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Heidi Nordby
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Looked forward to enjoying a quiet drink in a comfortable chair in a bar named Bookmarks - reading a book in front of a fireplace- but it wa just extremely noisy and uncomfortable.
BookmarksResponded on March 18, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. Bookmarks Lounge is known for its cozy atmosphere, and we understand how important it is to have a peaceful, comfortable experience. We’ll certainly take your comments into consideration to improve the ambiance, especially for those looking for a quieter space to unwind. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the atmosphere you were hoping for.
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Gladys VIP
New York City23 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Ambience and view was good. However service was very poor even though there were only a handful of other customers. They didn’t have the advertised happy hour and didn’t have 2 of the most popular red wines of the 5 on their list. The food was also not as expected.
BookmarksResponded on March 6, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ambience and view. However, we're truly sorry to hear that your experience with our service and menu didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and a great selection of food and drinks, and we sincerely apologize for falling short in these areas during your visit. We'll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure this doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide you with the experience you deserve.
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Tara
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted warmly and led to a comfortable and cozy spot not far from the fireplace. Our party of three had plenty of space for ourselves and our work bags. It was 4:30, so it was still quiet, and we enjoyed a cocktail hour together before heading downstairs to dinner.
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Jennifer
New York City68 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best waitstaff and bartenders, most creative cocktails! Great for groups!
BookmarksResponded on January 28, 2025
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you loved our cocktails and found our waitstaff and bartenders to be the best. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the atmosphere for groups as well. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more great times at Bookmarks Lounge! Cheers!
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Licelle VIP
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a go-to spot for me. Truly a reliable classic.
BookmarksResponded on January 7, 2025
Thank you for visiting Bookmarks Lounge and sharing your five-star rating. We're delighted that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to your next visit. Cheers!
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Liza
Indiana5 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The Rooftop Bar seemed cute and cozy. After sitting down our seats were very uncomfortable and there was a draft coming through the windows which completely surrounded us. the waitress never asked if we wanted another drink and we had to go find someone to get a check.
BookmarksResponded on January 7, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your visit to Bookmarks Lounge wasn’t as comfortable as we’d like it to be. We apologize for the draft and the lack of attentive service—this certainly isn’t the experience we aim to provide. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ve addressed the seating and service concerns to ensure future visits are more enjoyable. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the cozy, welcoming atmosphere you were expecting.
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Rob
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Wish the server would come check more often on our table
BookmarksResponded on December 9, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that our service didn’t meet your expectations during your visit. We strive to provide attentive and timely service, and we’ll use your comments as a reminder to improve in this area. We hope you’ll give us another chance to show you the full experience Bookmarks Lounge is known for. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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Michael
South Carolina2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very difficult to locate. No signage at all. Has potential to be really nice location, however, very very dimly lit. Only lighting was a single battery tea light. Fare was limited and nothing to brag about. Drinks were meh, again nothing to brag about. Service was mediocre and indifferent at best. Way over priced for services received. Place is very cool location. Need someone to one to actually try to make it a really nice spot.
BookmarksResponded on October 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the menu, drinks, and service, and we’ll be addressing these areas with our team to improve the overall experience. We’re always striving to make Bookmarks Lounge the best it can be, and we hope you'll give us another opportunity in the future.
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Jennifer
New York City68 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great service; fun and creative cocktails!
BookmarksResponded on October 23, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the great service and creative cocktails at Bookmarks Lounge. We look forward to welcoming you back for more fun experiences soon!
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Steve
New Zealand1 review
3.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
OK rooftop, rv on Timeout overaccentuated the positives We changed tables early on outside to a better spot. We did however have to ask the waitress to wipe the table after she had cleared it for us Cocktails were fine. Don’t expect a fine dining experience, just basic tapas/nibbles
BookmarksResponded on September 16, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you found a better spot on the rooftop, but we apologize for the oversight in clearing your table promptly. We'll make sure to address this with our team to improve the experience moving forward. While we focus on offering a casual vibe with drinks and light bites, we appreciate your feedback on the cocktails and food, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon.
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Bookmarks is rated 4.2 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

Bookmarks does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

299 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.bookmarkslounge.com/
Phone number
(212) 204-5498

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Bookmarks

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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SUMMER FRIDAYS!

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What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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