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Ophelia, New York, NY

Ophelia

4.4
4.4
977 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s.

Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 94 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (212) 980-4796

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Women

  • Executive chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Cross street

    1st Ave & 49th Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Subway:<br />E &amp; M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)<br />4 &amp; 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)<br />4, 5, 6, &amp; 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 977 people are saying

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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  1. MaribelO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service was poor. Hostess is unwelcoming and waiters forget about the patrons. Food is ok, drinks were good. Seating is uncomfortable. The views of the city were great!
  2. AlisonC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great views of the city . Nice atmosphere friendly stsff
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    cocktails are well crafted. the views are amazing. service is fast. definitely a great spot for date night
  4. jenjoan2

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    It is not what it is cracked up to be. Skip it. Only thing going for it is view.
  5. Mabelh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente me encanto todo es genial y agradable el lugar
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice view & good service. Food as well. By night is top
  7. DelilahC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, romantic setting! Food was great! Service Great! Would definitely go back.
  8. Jojo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience5
    The view was beautiful, the food was not so great!
  9. CindyM

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful views!!!!! Prawn tacos were amazing but small portion.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tiramisu was the best, It is very friendly staff Truffle fries and cauliflower perfect size 🥰
  11. KathyH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere. Food was very good, but a little pricey. Very polite servers. I realize it is a lounge atmosphere, but I would love it if Ophelia’s also served dinners and not just finger foods. Overall, great experience!!
  12. BecS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Great view and good vibe. It was exactly the mood we were looking for!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    View fantastic, ambiance great, food and drinks looked and tasted great. Service was VERY slow, waited 20 minutes to take our order for 1st drink, and always had to look for server to get another. We had a 2 hour window for our time slot. We actually left because of the service or lack of. Would go back but probably not a friday night to give them another shot.
  14. SAM22

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Server EMILY was wonderful, we LOVE her! THank you!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    Should have lowered my expectations- walking in the main dilapidated lobby, looking like it was under construction. Up the elevator to 26 the first thing you see is the bar when you walk in- right away you can tell from the crowd that it’s mostly students. It’s not lux and feels cheap. The floors were dirty and overall the seating areas looked dated and dusty. Drinks were also the same quality you would expect from a pub. Don’t waste the trip in an Uber or cab fare over here.
  16. BillW

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The views are phenomenal but the decor could use a bit of a refresh. Still a great spot for drinks on a Friday night.
  17. LADaher

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very nice ambience, cozy and cute. Would definitely recommend.
  18. LElli

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    No doubt, the place is beautiful and has great views, but they were unable to serve two of their signature cocktails, one of which I really wanted to try. The drinks we had were still very good, and the service was lovely.
  19. Lexycal

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great night spot. The views are amazing. The food was good but more on the tapas side in terms of portion sizes. Nice place to come and have a night cap.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, perfectly balanced drinks, and amazing ambiance. Our server Camila was a total rockstar and was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and all things spirits. Made tasting through the super unique cocktail list very fun.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Our original server wasn’t very attentive, all she did was talk and drink coffee while being on her shift. Luckily Jennifer would always go and check on us if we’re doing good. Cocktails we’re ok but they had a very good presentation.
  22. ChelseaC

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very small tables. A bit uncomfortable I’d you want to have a meal
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Was a great experience, highly recommended
  24. MeralK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We left before ordering. A tourist trap.
  25. Theaterdiner

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Nice bar with good views, very good, creative cocktails. You want to ask for the river view seat when reserving.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    A B- place in an A venue. Beautiful views, inventive cocktails, decent bar menu, sweet staff. Marred, during our visit, by crowds of women loudly making TikTok videos and encroaching on others’ space. Overall midscale/downscale B&T vibe that clashed with the art deco esthetic. Also, an odd layout, with too many seats turned away from the great views.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Beautiful decor and art installation during the winter months. Asked for seats at the bar while making reservations but it was not accommodated. We were given a table near the bar instead. Disappointed! The rest of the service was great though. The drinks and food are amazing.
  28. jhl99

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Important to keep in mind is that this is a chic cocktail bar with appetizers available - not a restaurant. The view is great from the top floor of the Beekman Tower. The table seating is not overly comfortable, which ensures you don't stay longer than the 2-hour limit. The drinks are very good and priced accordingly.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    No tables, small, short end tables no room for food and drinks. Very awkward to try and eat. Uncomfortable seating. Moved to the bar. Bartenders had zero personality. View is beautiful but seating is with your back to the view very odd. Hostess and staff was not friendly. Food was bland and cold. After appetizers we got the check would never go back.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner with my sisters for my oldest sisters birthday! She’s the best older sister & We wanted to make sure she had the best Birthday with the gals! Ophelia’s made that happen!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great vibes, drinks were very expensive but well made, and lots of creative options were available. The duck egg rolls we got were decent, but the truffle fries stole the show
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Not really a restaurant - food looked ok as snacks but only small height coffee tables to eat it on Cocktails were great Views were great Great cocktail bar, not a restaurant
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Favorite rooftop, remarkable drinks and views.
  34. HindA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, adorable hostess. I liked the Moscow mule.
  35. BurcuC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Overall we had a good experience however it felt like we were being rushed. They kept coming back to the table l, kept staring at us, and were picking up the plates when we weren’t even done. We didn’t get to enjoy it as we would like to! The ambiance, scenery food was great!
  36. CamilleS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a great view and just a good vibe. Everything we tried was delicious. Love the drinks.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a group of 6 so the seating was a little awkward but we made it work. Drinks were good, expensive but that was expected. Ambiance was awesome given the 270 degree view of Manhattan and the food was delish just small portioned
  38. hotdot

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views and great atmosphere!!
  39. jodid

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Generally okay, but I had to wait an additional 30 minutes before getting my table, and at end of meal, we went outside to enjoy view and returned to see the hostess had our coats in her arms and another party at our table! No explanation, no apology , until I mentioned it to a manager. Seemed really disrespectful.
  40. DianeL

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Really nice bar atmosphere and terrific views. Tempting signature cocktails were delightful. Overall a great experience. 👍

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
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ophelia is rated 4.4 stars by 977 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 94 times today
Google Map for Ophelia

3 Mitchell Pl, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1st Ave &amp; 49th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Subway:E & M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)4 & 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)4, 5, 6, & 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Women

  • Executive chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 980-4796

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

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