Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great atmosphere. Tasty food. Wonderful service. A little bit pricy.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was ok for the price.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful time celebrating a Birthday. All of the staff were so helpful, kind and made our experience extra special! Food, service and the ambience were so great!

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   Buddhagem

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   The food and drinks are outstanding. The rooftop offers spectacular views. Sunsets are gorgeous here. The Smoky Old Fashioned is fantastic. We really love this place.

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   PeterH

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   all small plates but not too small and what we had were excellent very interesting cocktail

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   Barbara

   London

   37 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it! Wonderful view of city lights. Great ambiance, lovely service, delicious small plates and drinks. We have wanted to go for some time now and it certainly did not disappoint!!

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   Tealoe

   Philadelphia

   17 reviews

   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Not a friendly place. The hostess was not welcoming.

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   Rutym

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Every single person was very nice, very good food and drink 😁😁

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   JazmareeD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great bar & atmosphere. We were out celebrating my engagement and our waitress was fantastic. Drinks were delicious and the service was fast.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place! Will definitely become a regular date spot!

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    MonicaB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was outstanding. Prices were a bit high compared to surrounding restaurants/ lounges (I am a local not a tourist) but the view, service and ambiance made up for it.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    great view, great tacos and flatbread, service quick and friendly. TVs showing sports seemed out of place and did little for the ambiance.

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    BarbaraG

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    We didn't eat, just had cocktails, so I can't speak to the food, but the drinks were delicious and generous, and the service was lovely. I especially appreciated that the room was not so loud that you couldn't hear the person across the table from you. We had a great time, and will definitely be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a delightful treat to experience the Empire Rooftop! The food and drinks were delicious, service impeccable, ambiance beautiful, and company incomparable.

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    FloridaninNY

    Mississippi

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambiance, music, and service! Perfect spot to catch up with girlfriends over some tasty snacks and drinks.

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    JenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful relaxing atmosphere, friendly classy staff

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    AmyP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    We made a reservation for the outside and was sat inside and was told the outside is "not guaranteed". So be careful. We ended up leaving as we wanted an outside bar to hang out in

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    NYCExpReview

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Overall what brings down the rating for Empire Rooftop @ Empire hotel is the low level of service across all interactions with staff. From the security at the hotel elevator to the greeter to the servers, was met consistently with zero level of basic service: welcome, friendly, attentive. Security at base of elevator was rude, unwelcoming, short tempered Wait staff seemed disinterested, unfriendly, and not attentive - didn't even mention a wait person shift in the middle of our visit. Original purpose of visit was to get a photo in front of the Hotel Empire sign - a coo mentioned on your website and social - and staff refused to support us. Overall poor service and treatment when we were enthusiastic.

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    IreneNY

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A perfect, last-minute pre opera venue with delicious food and tasty drinks. Service was prompt and attentive. Would definitely do again for proximity to Lincoln Center and casual food choices.

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    JoanneP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great experience overall. Great drinks and great view.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Top 👍 #gossipgirlmoment

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    JenniH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    I made a reservation and they sat us in an awkward table in a side room that was large and mostly empty despite there being tables available in the main area. They also sat us directly facing the only other group in the large space which was really awkward.

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    EnnisS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    My second visit (the first was this summer, and it was great), this time to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our drinks had been served, and we were settled. So it disconcerting to be told by a headset wearing guy that we had to move (as were the patrons next to us). The excuse was that a large party had made a reservation and they needed the table. WE'D made a reservation--you'd think with 2 reservations it might've been better planned. Never in all my New York years, have I been asked to move to accommodate other dinner guests. It felt brusque. Thereafter, though the servers were cordial, I and my guest couldn't shake a sense that we were being rushed to wrap our evening. We were patient with the staff--we moved--but something about the way we were handled felt off. For the money, not the best ambience to celebrate my friend's birthday. By the way, headset guy offered to buy us a round for our patience--of course we never saw him again after we were moved.

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    GaryD

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Nice spot for light meal and drinks pre Lincoln Center event. Very attentive and friendly service staff. Flatbreads were great, calamari not so much. Only issue I had was it was a really nice night and would have lived to be seated outside, but these were "reserved"...yet there were many free tables when we arrived as when we left. Would have thought our card held reservation for a table and showing up would count for something.

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    pauls

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great outdoor lanai. lovely cocktails and fun little bites. would go back.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    I was allone, and they have reserve the worse table in the bar.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Munich

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Aperitif und Snacks mit Freunden, bevor wir ins Nachtleben gestartet sind. Schöne Location, tolle Dachterrasse (Sommer!!!). Recht teuer, aber gute Drinks und leckeres Essen.

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    MatthewR

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    It was great and then out of nowhere a DJ set up and started blasting music. Didn’t really fit the theme of a sit down and drink type place

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    Martha

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Great location for a cocktail and appetizers before a performance at Lincoln Center. Server introduced himself but other people provided service-- pleasant but no follow up to request for water. Could be a little more attentive without becoming obtrusive.

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    Andrea

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Great view, delicious food and drinks! it was easy to book.

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31. CM

    ChantaleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place, friendly staff, delicious food!!! Definitely recommend this place!!

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    CurtisW

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2

    It was fine. Not great, but not bad. It needs to decide if it’s a club, or a bar, or a garden restaurant.

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    JMAC

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience2

    The food was very mediocre. There is no view when one is seated. Seems silly for a rooftop restaurant. Won't be back.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice ambient, perfect for a get together with friends or businesses.

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    Great

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pretty nice, great service, unbeatable views of the city

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    amys

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Drinks before a Lincoln Center performance. You cannot ask for a better locale or view for that purpose. First time there since before covid and it’s a little worn but drinks and food were good (but pricey) and the service was great. Our server knew our curtain time and made sure everything we ordered would come in time for us to enjoy properly. Would still go back before the next performance attended.

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    MonaB

    New York Area

    83 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    I am so disappointed in my recent visit. The bar area/lounge looks very ugly and dilapidated. The furnishings are old and look it. And the food, was such a waste of money. We both ordered eggs Benedict. I doubt there was one piece of ham used for BOTH orders. Medallions of white bread no bigger than the size of a small egg. Disappointed doesn’t describe it. With all of the choices in the area, you guys must do better.

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    GregRay

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Not a good location for brunch. Very limited brunch menu (4 items). Bar menu also available, but really doesn't have brunch items on it. Only one waitress on duty for the entire bar. She did her best, but needed more help. We ordered two brunch entrees: one arrived in five minutes but the other took 20 minutes. Avocado toast was bland and tasteless -- a bit of avocado spread on toast with shredded lettuce piled on top. Flatbread with fried egg was better, but the egg was undercooked. Oh, and the drinks -- somehow the bar couldn't make a Bellini. It is supposed to have peach puree - mine came out with what tasted like thin, day-old orange juice. Maybe they gave me a bad mimosa? In any event, avoid this place for brunch.

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    nochainsplease

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Good small plates , nice atmosphere and pleasant service. The music made conversation a challenge.

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    Myche

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    The food was great and it’s right across from Lincoln center so the location is perfect for pre-opera bites but the elevator to the rooftop took forever so I would def build in time for that!

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