Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

Name: Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel
Address: 44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 265-2600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1019)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10023

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience.

Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.

Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 265-2600
Website
http://theempirerooftop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Private Dining: We are available for Private Events for up to 250 Guests.
Private party facilities
Rooftop Lounge: Ideal for Corporate and Social Events such as Holiday Parties, Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Summer Outings.

Location
44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Cross street
63rd and Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lincoln Center - 1 Train
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Gossip Girl Experience
$50.00 per person
Mar 8, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Indulge in the glitz and glamour of Manhattan's elite with our exclusive Gossip Girl Experience. Join us for a day filled with enticing treats, chic cocktails, and photo-worthy moments. • 1 Gossip Girl Cocktail (or Mocktail) • Decadent Tea Sandwiches fit for Upper East Siders • Blair’s Favorite Macarons, because even Queen B indulges • Fun Selfie Photo Opportunity in front of the iconic Hotel Empire Sign to capture your moment in the spotlight Available on Select Saturdays/Sundays. Seating begins at 11 am and continue until 3 pm. XOXO, Gossip Girl *PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE GOSSIP GIRL EXPERIENCE CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL BILL ON THE DAY OF YOUR RESERVATION. *21 AND OVER, UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.

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What 1,019 people are saying

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cocktail Bar
Manhattan
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel offers "stunning views of the city" with a "great variety in food and cocktails/mocktails." The staff, especially Johanna, provides "warm, welcoming" service, creating a "wonderful and beautiful atmosphere." Ideal for pre-show dining, it boasts "delicious menu offerings" and "attentive service," with the rooftop's ambiance being a major draw.

1,019 Reviews

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Shahin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and time! Will be back for sure in the near future
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Michael VIP
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful lounge spot. More for a drink and “nibbles” than a meal. Magnificent views of the UWS from inside and out. They don’t offer regular tables but you can sit on couches and there are some 2 person high top tables. Beautifully decorated in and out. The food isn’t anything special. Limited menu options, mostly appetizers but remember this is a “cocktail lounge” not a restaurant, but their cocktails are are amazing. The service was fair. Great spot for a drink and nibbling after a performance at Lincoln Center when you’re not interested in a full meal.
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James VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Johanna and her crackerjack crew made our visit to the Rooftop bar after the ballet Wednesday afternoon at the Metropolitan Opera House another stellar occasion. This woman is a born hostess: Gracious, warm, welcoming, genuinely friendly and concerned that visitors to the Rooftop have a wonderful time. She ensures that guests experience what one would expect only at a private club--a sense of belonging. This warms the heart! The superb drinks smooth one's day and the delicious menu offerings are presented in the most pleasingly aesthetic way. Even though Wednesday it was almost 100F outside, Johanna never looses her cool despite being as warm a restaurant/hotel professional as I have ever met. Ballet season has a few more weeks to go and so I look forward to more visits to the Rooftop Bar. Bravi to the staff and a special brava to Johanna.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
With open views of Lincoln Center Plaza, Broadway, and Columbus Ave., we enjoyed our seats above the bustle of the streets below. The AC in the main room was a welcome relief from the outdoor sauna of our early summer heat wave. The now familiar staff was excellent, as usual, serving us calamari, beef sliders, jerk chicken wings, and Ahi tuna tostadas. Special drinks from talented bartenders Hector and Raoul topped off our visit. We look forward to a small staff gathering here next month, hopefully outside in more comfortable, early evening weather.
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Julie
Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My daughter loves Gossip Girl so for her 21st birthday we came to New York from UK to celebrate. The Empire Hotel rooftop was on our list to visit. What a disappointment, staff were not at all friendly, good was just ok but expensive, decor is very dated. I would not recommend and a total disappointment for my daughter’s birthday.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to your expectations, especially for such a special occasion. It’s disappointing to learn that we missed the mark on both service and atmosphere during your visit. Please know that your comments will be shared with our team so we can address these concerns and improve. We truly regret that your daughter’s birthday celebration was not what you had hoped for and appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
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Andria
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch for the GG fan! The girls were over the moon for the surprise bag given to them.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our brunch and that the totes were such a hit. We love creating special moments for our Gossip Girl fans and hope to welcome you back soon for more! XOXO.
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Kathryn
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great variety in food and cocktails/mocktails. Stunning views of the city, attentive staff, lovely decor. Couldn’t have been happier with our experience.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed our selection of food and drinks, views, and our welcoming atmosphere. It’s wonderful to hear our team helped make your experience so special. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Allen VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time. The hostess was super helpful . Thank you
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you had a great time and that our hostess was able to make you feel welcome and taken care of. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
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Blair
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Gossip Girl is my favorite show so this was a must. It was a nice rooftop (it was raining the day we went so we sat inside), the treat tower was cute and the drink was picture worthy. However, $50 worth? Not so much. 1 drink and a few finger sandwiches and sweets isn’t worth $50, but you’re absolutely paying for the experience and ambiance of being in the Empire. Worth doing once for major Gossip Girl fans.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for visiting and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that, as a Gossip Girl fan, you enjoyed the experience and ambiance of The Empire Rooftop (it’s always a treat to welcome fellow fans to such an iconic setting). We're glad the treat tower and cocktail made for a memorable and photo worthy visit, even on a rainy day. We appreciate your thoughts on the value, and we’ll keep your comments in mind as we continue to refine the experience. It truly means a lot that you chose to visit, and we hope you’ll consider joining us again!
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NATHAN VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmospheric place for after work drinks and snacks. Attentive wait staff. I would only ask that there be a few more main course choices on the menu for folks who'd like a full dinner.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for joining us and for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed our ambience and attentive service. It is always our goal to provide a relaxing and welcoming space for after-work unwinding. We appreciate your feedback regarding the menu and will certainly keep your suggestion in mind as we look for ways to enhance the dining experience for guests seeking a full dinner. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 1019 OpenTable diners.

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross street
63rd and Broadway
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lincoln Center - 1 Train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theempirerooftop.com/
Phone number
(212) 265-2600
Catering
Private Dining: We are available for Private Events for up to 250 Guests.
Private party facilities
Rooftop Lounge: Ideal for Corporate and Social Events such as Holiday Parties, Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Summer Outings.

Gift card

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Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Gossip Girl Experience

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AI Beta

Menu

What 1,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel restaurant rated?

Does Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Additional information

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