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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1109 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.

Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.

For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur.

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
  • Private party contact
    Katina Sosa: (212) 586-5656
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th Street<br />F to 57th Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Whitby Bar for a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the colourful restaurant or the elegant Orangery. Served on Kit Kemp's beautiful Sailor's Farewell Wedgwood china, enjoy delectable finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon and crème fraîche, a selection of mouthwatering cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and preserves. $65 per person or $85 including a glass of Pommery Brut Apanage NV. Afternoon Tea service reservations are booked through the experience. We ask you to cancel your reservation by 10pm the day prior. We have a 5 minute grace period in case you are running late. Please call 646-928-4207 If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Special requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.
    Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel Photo
  • Thanksgiving Day Menu

    $212.64 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Bring family and friends together to celebrate the holiday season at The Whitby Bar. It's time to entertain and indulge, enjoy a seasonal Thanksgiving menu for lunch or dinner, starting with chef’s selection of amuse-bouche. From roasted turkey breast with red wine to braised leg meat and porcini and chestnut stuffing, to tempting vegetarian dishes including chestnut and farro gnocchi in a maitake mushroom cream, there is something for everyone to look forward to. Price includes tax and gratuity.
    Thanksgiving Day Menu Photo
  • Christmas Menu

    $251.31 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Gather family and friends for a festive Christmas feast at The Whitby Bar. Start the night with a glass of Champagne and Chef's selection of amuse-bouche, then indulge in a delicious starter including our spiced Kabocha squash soup with roasted pumpkin seeds or duck pâté with black truffles and Sicilian pistachios, prune jam, and toasted brioche. Select from seasonal favorites such as a free range turkey with traditional dressing, potato purée, and cranberry sauce, or vegetarian dishes like our Chestnut and farro gnocchi with maitake mushroom cream. Complete your night with delectable desserts such as Chocolate bûche de Noël with blood orange sherbet, or apple tarte Tatin with crème fraîche ice cream. Price includes tax & gratuity
    Christmas Menu Photo

What 1,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

1,109 Reviews
  1. WynneC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place - the food is great and the atmosphere is wonderfully relaxing in the middle of a busy area.

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  2. thomasw

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time at the Whitby, great experience overall. Will be back for business meeting for sure.

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  3. r321

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place for a business breakfast, always my top choice.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an incredibly perfect dining experience — an interesting and comfortable upscale setting, courteous and attentive service, and delicious and beautifully presented dinner selections!!! One word to anyone reading this: GO!!! My husband and I had a wonderful experience and look forward to returning on our next trip to NYC.

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  5. prof402703

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    $150 for exceedingly average breakfast food, for three people, is over the top. And I live in New York. I know that restaurants are expensive here, I eat out all the time. But I have to draw the line at $9. for an english muffin and $19 for porridge.

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  6. TraceyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved high tea- atmosphere is amazing too! Great waitstaff!

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  7. elaynel

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, good service, lots of fun ambience - for a little quieter dining request seating in the Orangerie.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    I love the food but the afternoon tea experience does not make justice to it especially considering the price…

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  9. IdeI

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, atmosphere, decor and selection of healthy food.

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  10. GailP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The room, ambience, service, food and overall everything was lovely and delightful. The hostesses were lovely and gave us a wonderful table. Our server was attentive and helpful. Everything was wonderful!

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  11. Gatta3

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent breakfast spot ... food was terrific and the location is perfect. Staff was very accommodating.

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  12. Birthdaycelebrant

    New York Area

    109 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Lovely, modern and colorful setting. We enjoyed the tea flavors, scones and sandwiches. The only glitch was the service; though the waiters were friendly, we ended up being forgotten when our server went on break. I finally went out to the hostess to ask for assistance in obtaining tea refills.

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  13. DrGDC

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The finest breakfast and service in NYC. It is the standard I judge all other hotels/restaurants against around the world!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Charming and beautiful setting! We were extremely pleased!

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  15. OlaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time at the Afternoon Tea! The service and the food were amazing.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the live music

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  17. MaryR

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tea was in a beautiful room that is very nicely decorated. The staff could not have been more attentive and helpful. We were celebrating two birthdays and they made it a special occasion. The food was delicious and more than we could finish. It was a very pleasant afternoon and I look forward to returning.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Great ambience and decor, mediocre food - a few misses with the service as well. Overall a bit disappointing

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  19. LisaT

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bar at the Whitby is such a charming space with color and high ceilings and whimsy. Our dinners, (sole for one, and salmon for the other), which we decided to eat right in the barroom were perfect. Best of all was the lemon tart. I’ll be back frequently!

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  20. Francesco

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter phenomenonal! Atmosphere and food and drink’s delicious!!

    1 person found this helpful

  21. Maude

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would rate The Whitby as one of the most enjoyable and delightful tea services in the midtown area. Charming ambience. Wonderful service. Friendly greeting when you enter and very professional. I asked for one substitution, and it was taken care of with no problem, no hesitation. One of the best values in the city.

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  22. Gladys

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best tea -- by far-- in nyc! Rivals the best tea rooms in London, as well. It's expensive but well worth it. Delicous lunches, as well.

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  23. CherylW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lovely place. We had been walking around NYC for hours and were rather disheveled but the staff treated us like first class citizens. The service was impeccable. I was not too impressed with the sandwiches, they were rather tasteless, but the sweets were wonderful, the tea was wonderful, the rose' we ordered was wonderful.

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  24. Marvel

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous dining experience! The hotel is gorgeous - a must see in NYC. Food, service and ambiance were top notch! Really, really good!

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  25. GideonK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The band waa very good (Brazilian songs), we liked our meal as well, and overall it was a very pleasant evening.

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  26. CandaceS

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I usually have tea at the Crosby Street Hotel which is part of the same family of hotels, but I was even more impressed with the Whitby. The setting is beautiful, the service was lovely and I had a delightful afternoon here. I will definitely be returning.

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  27. Julie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had a great time introducing my daughter to afternoon tea.

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  28. MichelleA

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved the afternoon tea experience! We will definitely be going back.

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  29. youngpug

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This establishment always delivers superb service and an outstanding and elegant high tea experience!!!

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  30. MeganT

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for my 50th birthday brunch and couldn’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate! Thank you

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  31. ASeasonedDiner

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A whimsical retreat from the world in upper midtown. The Whitby tea room is quiet and formal but with wonderful eclectic furnishings. No dated florals here! The sandwiches were bland and uninspired but the scones and dessert were very nice with tea of very good quality. Spotless white linens and quiet ambiance. The service was unobtrusive. I was there for a long catch-up session and we were not pressured at all, which was truly lovely and just what we wanted. There were a few older children but the setting was not kid-oriented at all, which happened to suit us today.

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  32. James

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service! Server was especially charming and helpful. High tea for a birthday celebration was a great treat.

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  33. TravelerFromCA

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant in Midtown. Decor was stunning and featured beautiful art. Great wine list. Lots of yummy food options. Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Would definitely go again.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Gorgeous interior design. Do not go if you are hungry, 4 fingers of sandwich per person, I scone each and too many cakes. We asked for more tea and was given only hot water into the existing tea leaves. Charged $20 for extra 4 fingers of sandwich. Bit disappointing. Being British I expected better. Staff not very attentive.

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  35. CarpeDiem

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Whitby was great but Open Table you throughly ruin my experience to have afternoon tea. The reservation was for Afternoon tea and it was not captured. I was not the only person as the restaurant told me I was the second patron that day.

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  36. OKLAHOMAN

    Oklahoma City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    such a beautiful place with wonderful menu and food. highly recommend.

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  37. carolb

    New York Area

    135 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a pretty place.. afternoon tea with a friend is a delight

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  38. MontyMan

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful room, top flight service and delicious food make for great dining experience. My scallops were burnt when they arrived, but were promptly replaced to my complete satisfaction. This is my 6th visit, the first for my dining companions and they all raved about it.

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  39. DiRose

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Love the whitby for daytime business meals and after work cocktails. That said, breakfast service is consistently very slow. I often have to remind them about forgotten coffees and always need to flag someone down for the check.

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  40. JASFrance

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Food is consistent and pretty good. Service was terrible. The server was unprofessional and disappeared for long periods of time. When finished our meals, we waited for more than 15 minutes to clear the table. Finally I put my empty plate on the empty table next to me. Took another 15 minutes for his to offer dessert but he was quick to drop the check.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1109 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 80 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
  • Private party contact
    Katina Sosa: (212) 586-5656
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