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Elsie Rooftop, New York, NY

Elsie Rooftop

4.1
4.1
852 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Welcome to Elsie Rooftop

Elsie de Wolfe created the first penthouse in the 20’s. Also known as Lady Mendl, Elsie was an American actress, interior decorator, and author of the influential novel The House in Good Taste, and a prominent figure in New York, Paris, and London society. For all inquiries, please email us at info@elsierooftop.com, or call us at 646 834 2291

Tuesday
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Kitchen open until 10:30 pm

Wednesday
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Kitchen open until 10:30 pm

Thursday
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Kitchen open until 10:30 pm

Friday
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Kitchen open until 10:30 pm

Saturday
1:00 pm - 2:00 am
Kitchen open until 10:30 pm

Sunday
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kitchen open until 10:00 pm

Closed Monday and Tuesday

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today
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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (646) 834-2291
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Snell
  • Catering
    For private events and seated dinners please contact us directly at events@elsierooftop.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Elsie Rooftop can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 764-1090
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    39th Street / Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    At the heart of Time Square, with connecting trains M,D,F,N,Q,R, 1,2 and 3.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

852 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place to bring my classy out-of-town friend. Beautiful location, great service, and wonderful cocktails.

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  2. TorreyB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ingrid was very attentive and personable. She recommended us some great drinks!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We did zero research in picking a place and all of my friends were delighted to find this location!

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  4. KathleenS

    Salt Lake City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG this was such an unexpected FUN night!! The Belly dancing was amazing and kid friendly!

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  5. Adam

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience at Elsie. We were well attended to, the food was delicious, and the craft cocktails were unique and well done. Music was spun live by a DJ and played at a perfect volume to feel alive but still conducive to conversation. We’ll be back!

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  6. PratimaB

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Always wanted to grab drinks here. The outside is cozy and staff are friendly.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    the ambiance of a walmart… service was almost no -existent.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. LeslieJ

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The rooftop itself is beautiful! The lights, the seating, and music were great. Service was okay though. It took an hour for someone to come to us to get our food order. It seems like they forgot we were there. But after that it seemed to have gotten better. Overall, it was an okay experience!

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  9. JoeC

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location and food. Service was great! Had live music on Sat. afternoon.

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  10. JulieS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    While the service was a little slow, the food was delicious, and it has a nice view of the Manhattan sky. Looking forward to coming back when it's warmer.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience5
    We were told we had to leave as the restaurant was shutting down because it was dead. Said they were only open because of an event that was happening. Then they should not have taken my reservation. Nice ambiance. Waitress was nice. Food average at best. Won’t go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Pretty spot with terrible service and meh food. Lots of better places in NYC.

    1 person found this helpful

  13. karenP

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was a nice space but the food was just ok.. they did let us stay beyond the 90 minute limit which was lovely. I thought it was a little over priced for the bottom less mimosas. The wait staff were great. Very attentive all throughout.

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  14. MelissaA

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    This is not a place for brunch. Limited menu, mediocre service and the seating is couch and coffee table style. The view of the sky is great, but not so much of the city.

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  15. tomsmedley

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The food was very limited. The drinks were outrageously expensive. good for a snack, one drink, and then on to dinner somewhere else.

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  16. EdwardW

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent location and decor. We had items from both the brunch and the main menu, and the cheese platter actually had cheeses other than cheddar and "swiss", and the croque madame was inventive with a layer of cured meats on top of the egg and gruyere. The drinks were not watered down unlike other "bottomless" offers even in higher priced places in NYC. The service was attentive and prompt. The only thing that would be better is a larger open space for decent weather days.

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  17. CulturedGirl76

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    We had a great Halloween brunch and enjoyed the ambiance and drinks. Just wished the waiter had separated our food orders so we can tell which burger sliders were for us. They also need a more varied lunch menu.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the design of the rooftop. Enclosed and heated for those colder months. A lot of plants around the space and comfortable seating. The food portions were small but delicious, I went for brunch, the unlimited drinks are definitely worth it. For only $45 this place was a great experience. Definitely will be going back.

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  19. mariod

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Ok . Was not wowed. Very odd to make a res and be seated and then for them to take my card upfront. Flat bread was good. The cheese platter had like 2 crackers. Drinks were just OK

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  20. HK88

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing. A lovely atmosphere.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    Had an 11 am reservation…. Arrived on time and had even gotten a text our table was ready- but the security in the lobby was angry, unfriendly, and all around unwelcoming as to why we were trying to go to the restaurant. They just said no and we will tell you when you can go. The food was adequate. Not great. Another very weird thing. I had coffee - $4 for a very small less than 6 oz cup. I had one refill and was charged for two coffees. I even asked to clarify that there are no refills and said it is $4 for every cup. It felt like a restaurant trying to be run by non-restaurant people. Also the music was on low and every few minutes blast at a high level and then be turned down. Poor experience. Only saving is we started laughing about it.

    2 people found this helpful

  22. Antony

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    We came in town form Canada for our friend’s birthday. We were treated very well by all the staff. Special shoutout to Kelly!! she made sure we had a great time and was very pleasant and welcoming! Whatever you pay here, make it double! Definitely made our night!!

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  23. AnelA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations for my wife's birthday and our party had an amazing time! Our hostess was so nice and the place is really nice! Highly recommend!

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  24. PThom

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    We had a reservation which was good because there were 3 private events going on the same time. However this meant we were stuck along a wall facing a wall under a wall. There was no view, no ambiance and the food was undercooked and bland.

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  25. JoeyMac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing vibes for a date. The comfy seats are a big plus

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Music was way too loud but vibes were great otherwise

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    First, the enclosed rooftop is a very cute dining space. We were quickly seated and our waitress was attentive. That is the good. The food was hit & miss. Sliders = delicious. The tartar was so seasoned you couldn't taste the fish. Burrata was wonderful, but the flat bread was undercooked and one step above takeout pizza. The worst was the cocktails. Mine was like lemonade that had possibly looked at a liquor bottle some time in the past. If I had not read what was supposed to be in it, I would have never guessed bourbon. It was so poorly balanced I didn't even want to try something different. Probably won't go back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a great place to go out. Drinks were great food was amazing. The vibe is great! It’s one of my new favorites. The secuirty guy was very nice just come in dress code. The portions are perfect for dinner and drinks, my friends were worried it wouldn’t be enough but it defintely was. We got 4 apps with 3 people.

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  29. cindylaguna

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nos atendieron muy bien Los tragos fueron excelentes Y la comida exquisita La música muy amena y de todo

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  30. sara

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped by for a few drinks and some food. It had been raining so it was great to enjoy the city under a roof! Music but not loud at 730-8am.

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  31. KatyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at Elsie Rooftop. Beautiful view!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great location to meet for drinks & nibbles after work as the sun goes down

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  33. DifferentRKelly

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Great vibe, fantastic setting. Slow service, okay food and cocktails.

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  34. JoanneP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought my daughters here prior to a concert. Great drinks! Food was exceptional!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Overrated. Didn’t have an issue getting in but it was really cheesy and tacky.

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  36. KumarA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Took my wife out for her birthday. This was our pre-show snack. Great time.

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  37. Chrissy

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The food was decent, but extremely overpriced for the amount given. The drinks were okay also, but again overpriced. The ambiance is super cool. You’re paying for the experience of the place rather than good food and drinks which isn’t really my cup of tea. The service was good but we were sat before the server even got into work which was strange.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    No Apple Pay accepted and we had to pay up front in cash make sure you take a physical credit card. Also the kitchen closed at 11pm

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Will definitely be returning! Drinks were great! Had the cheese plate and the red pepper hummus and both were perfection! Can’t beat the views!

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  40. Yellowstone

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Skyline is barely visible, my $19 cocktail tasted horrible. Plants/decor are plastic and not very easy on the eye. Service was great.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Elsie Rooftop is rated 4.1 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Elsie Rooftop

1412 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

Additional information

  • Cross street
    39th Street / Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    At the heart of Time Square, with connecting trains M,D,F,N,Q,R, 1,2 and 3.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Snell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 834-2291
  • Catering
    For private events and seated dinners please contact us directly at events@elsierooftop.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Elsie Rooftop can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 764-1090
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