The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

Name: The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
Address: 18 W 56th St, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (646) 928-4207
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

788 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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 call & reserve 24 hours in advance. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancelled within 12 hours before the booking, a $25/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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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–4:30 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
Website
http://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/the-whitby-hotel/the-whitby-bar/
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

Location
18 W 56th St New York, NY 10019
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

Seasonal Fruit Plate$16.00
House Made Granola Bowl, Yogurt and Berries$14.00
Cage Free Eggs, Roasted Whitby Potatoes$17.00
Omelette or Frittata of Your Choice, Whitby Potatoes$19.00
American Breakfast$32.00
cage free eggs, bacon, pancakes or waffles
English Breakfast$34.00
cage free eggs, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, black pudding, bacon, sausage
Burrata Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Arugula, Truffle Vinaigrette$26.00
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs, Salad$30.00
Avocado Toast, Capri Cheese, Breakfast Radish$20.00
- With Eggs$26.00
Eggs Benedict$24.00
Florentine$24.00
Royale$24.00
Brioche French Toast, Berry Compote, Fresh Whipped Cream$18.00
Buttermilk Pancakes or Waffles, Sweet Cream and Mixed Berries$20.00
Toasted Bagel, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion$28.00
Porridge$15.00
Steel cut, or jumbo oats, prepared with your choice of milk, water or cream and seasonal toppings

Main

Whitby Breakfast$45.00
One a la carte breakfast entrée, house made granola bowl, yogurt and sliced fruit, selection of pastries, toast and preserves, a choice of juices, coffee, tea or infusions
Continental Breakfast$30.00
House made granola bowl, yogurt and sliced fruit, selection of pastries, toast and preserves, a choice of juices, coffee, tea or infusions

Bakery

Mini Croissant
Mini Pain au Chocolat
Mini Danish Pastry
Toasted Bagel
English Muffin
White, Wheat, or Gluten Free Toast

Sides

$10

Avocado
Hash Browns
Applewood Bacon / Organic Turkey Bacon
Pork Sausage / Chicken Apple-Sausage
Spinach / Mushrooms / Tomatoes
Organic or Greek Yogurt
Fresh, Stewed or Dried Fruit

Juices & Smoothies

Orange Juice$8.00
Grapefruit Juice$8.00
Kale, Green Apple, Cucumber, Lime$10.00
Mixed Berry Smoothie$10.00

What 788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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CeeSee
New York Area
161 reviews
vip
5.0
161 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
It was good to return to Whitby after almost 3 years. The ambiance makes up for everything else that I expected. Had to ask for a birthday cupcake when I stayed it was my sister’s 80th birthday. Treated her with her two daughters in law and grand child. The high tea was fine. Scones were warm and delicious. Service was better before. They tried but felt pampered before. Our group of ladies would come back separately then to celebrate different occasions. This time my party flew in to NY all the way from the Philippines and I sincerely thought it would be a grand experience. Disappointed too that we could not visit the other party rooms.
JS
JuliaS
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good service.
RH
RickH
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience4
Service very slow, even though not busy with enough staff. Staff inexperienced, not a lot of attention utmost table, glass broke and we had to ask for the staff to wipe the broken pieces from the table, not a lot of attention to getting the plates off the table. In fairness, they did give us dessert on the house given the quality of the service
M
Mimi
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect. What a spectacular lunch. My expectations were high and they were exceeded. Grateful they took such good care of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place always
J
Jerry
St. Louis
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
ALWAYS GOOD TO BE IN THIS SPACE, LOVELY DECOR, HIGH CEILINGS, SKY LIGHT, AND GOOD FOOD. A BIT TOO ENERGETIC BY THE PATRONS, BUT EXPECTED GIVEN 2 YEARS OF COVID.
SW
SarahW
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience - service, ambiance, food & drinks were all incredible. Highly highly recommend for afternoon tea!
HR
Hal2R
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Disinterested service. Sloppily prepares food Inflated prices for mediocre quality
CR
CarlaR
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
They seem to forget to Come back and check on you. We waited 15 minutes to get the check
T
Topform
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the outstanding service. The dining room in the rear with the skylight above was a delight. I enjoyed the smoked salmon salad and the lamb t-bone. The chocolate butter cake was also delicious. I love to drink a sidecar, and theirs was delightful. There are some antique platters used as decoration throughout the bar and restaurant and my friends kept saying, "How very like you." I swear I have never put a platter on a wall *IN MY LIFE* lol. In any case, this is a wonderful addition to the precious few sybaritic amenities this drab city has to offer. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class in every way. We had the afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day. It was our first visit but we will definitely be back (lots!)
T
Tinal
Nashville
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food in the prettiest setting with the nicest host and waitstaff!!
LR
LoriR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful afternoon tea and the service was top notch. They let us push back our reservation when we were stuck in traffic which really made my niece’s first time in NYC extra special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would absolutely take tea here again and again!
n
noname
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
such a lovely place, just wish the food was a bit better
NN
NativeNewYorker
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perennial favorite. This is a go to spot - whether for a business breakfast or a celebratory dinner. The food is delicious, the service is great and the ambience is ... perfect.
GM
GailM
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Adorable!!! We just had breakfast there but next time, we’re going to stay at the hotel. If I had to think of something to complain about…. The toast was cold and over cooked. No big deal.
SP
SohyunP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything very pretty
n
nycdiner
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Fun happy hour environment as well as quieter seating in the dining area. Food and service were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a special restaurant, good food, great service. A real treat !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The Whitby is my “go to” for midtown breakfast.
b
bifwill
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
While staying at the hotel we had a hamburger dinner at the restaurant. It was one of the best burgers and fries I have ever had. Both my husband and I both enjoyed the meal. Afterwards we had a delicious blueberry cobbler. The atmosphere is great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday breakfast for my dear friend.
J
Jerry
St. Louis
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Lovely find for us.
i
idine
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always loved being in this beautiful venue. Food was delicious, service was great. And the art and decor are just fabulous.
CS
ChetnaS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous evening tea at the Whitby! Our waitress Anne was excellent and very attentive and the tea and food were fabulous!
FH
FionaH
San Francisco
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A top notch spot for a leisurely brunch. The restaurant decor is a delightful mix of eclectic art, quirky design and style. We had a terrific English breakfast that Brought back wonderful memories of dining in Britain. Fresh juices including grapefruit were a treat. The cappuccino was superb. Highly recommended.
J
Jeff
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Very cute restaurant decor, super pleasant space. Very nice maitre'd, got us seated quickly. Water came quickly, but took quite a while for the server to come and take our order. The plates and everything were cute as well. I got a salmon and my wife got eggs benedict. Her food was fine, but the salmon was very very bland - like if you just took a piece of salmon out of the freezer, without seasoning, and put it in the oven/pan. It was on a yellow sauce that was bland/slightly sweet, and had vegetables that were also underseasoned (but did look great). Took quite a while for the server to give us the check. The bathroom was very nicely decorated. If you want to go somewhere to take pictures, great. For a nice meal, would continue looking.
RS
RandyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
Service not great. Cheeseburger ordered medium rare and received overdone. The rolls were stale. Dessert was stale.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The space is beautiful. It is the perfect spot to meet up with a friend or have a business meeting.
R
Rapper1
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
I don't know a more congenial spot for breakfast than the Whitby Bar
AD
AnekaD
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A nice quiet place for a quick breakfast before my business meeting.
MF
MelindaF
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Wonderful food from presentation to the delicious taste! Love the simple elegance of the decor; excellent service! A favorite spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
We went for Easter Brunch. What a delightful place to dine!
KV
KenyaV
Houston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience4
We selected this location for a memorable Easter experience. The esthetics were a key driver in our decision to dine here. The waiter was nice, but inattentive, the order was slow to be delivered. When the meal was delivered, our order was burnt, and tasted charred. They were kind enough to remove the meal from our bill. The experience was lackluster.
AE
AnnaE
Houston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Love the decor and ambiance.
HA
HATTIE
Houston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked for brunch. The service excellent. The food excellent.
DA
DA272727
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely place with gourmet food, top notch service and trendy atmosphere.
S
Shorefoodie
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good food, great ambience and decor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal with specialty cocktails. Great Ambiance snd service!

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 4.8 stars by 788 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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–4:30 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

Website
http://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/the-whitby-hotel/the-whitby-bar/
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

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Breakfast

Seasonal Fruit Plate$16.00

House Made Granola Bowl, Yogurt and Berries$14.00

Cage Free Eggs, Roasted Whitby Potatoes$17.00

Omelette or Frittata of Your Choice, Whitby Potatoes$19.00

American Breakfast$32.00

English Breakfast$34.00

Burrata Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Arugula, Truffle Vinaigrette$26.00

Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs, Salad$30.00

Avocado Toast, Capri Cheese, Breakfast Radish$20.00

Eggs Benedict$24.00

Florentine$24.00

Royale$24.00

Brioche French Toast, Berry Compote, Fresh Whipped Cream$18.00

Buttermilk Pancakes or Waffles, Sweet Cream and Mixed Berries$20.00

Toasted Bagel, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion$28.00

Porridge$15.00

Main

Whitby Breakfast$45.00

Continental Breakfast$30.00

Bakery

Mini Croissant

Mini Pain au Chocolat

Mini Danish Pastry

Toasted Bagel

English Muffin

White, Wheat, or Gluten Free Toast

Sides

Avocado

Hash Browns

Applewood Bacon / Organic Turkey Bacon

Pork Sausage / Chicken Apple-Sausage

Spinach / Mushrooms / Tomatoes

Organic or Greek Yogurt

Fresh, Stewed or Dried Fruit

Juices & Smoothies

Orange Juice$8.00

Grapefruit Juice$8.00

Kale, Green Apple, Cucumber, Lime$10.00

Mixed Berry Smoothie$10.00

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