Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Manhattan? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Robert

4.8

4.8 (9217)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Columbus Circle

About the restaurant

Robert is a modern American restaurant housed within the Museum of Arts and Design with an amazing view of Columbus Circle and Central Park. Enjoy dinner and a bottle of fine wine from our collection in our beautifully designed dining room. Have a seat in our lounge next to our baby grand piano and sip one of our cocktails.

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Bedour

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food and service,, enjoy the complementary sweets Thanks

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Scottish Salmon

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Organic Amish Chicken

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Filet Mignon

queensyard

4.7

4.7 (581)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hudson Yards

About the restaurant

Queensyard is a modern American restaurant with London style, offering stunning views of the Vessel, The Shed, and the Hudson River. Located in Hudson Yards near the High Line, it’s perfect for a romantic night out. The menu features expertly crafted steak, pasta, and indulgent desserts, paired with creative cocktails and an extensive wine list. Whether you're savoring a meal or unwinding with a drink, queensyard delivers an elevated dining experience in a chic, vibrant setting.

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AdelinoVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Great views, friendly staff and awesome food and drinks.

Daddies

4.7

4.7 (35)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

West Village

About the restaurant

New pizza and pasta spot by chef @frankprisinzano now in the West Village. Like the name, Daddies is plural, for everybody, grandparents, parents, kids, babies... Daddies is for all.

Come and enjoy our Neapolitan inspired pies and our amazing selection of fresh homemade pastas made daily.

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Sonal

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

I liked this restaurant for a number of reasons. The decor and ambiance were super charming. The menu was expansive, they had something for everyone in my party of 10. They accommodated my daughter’s food allergies really well, and the service and food were excellent. Thanks for a memorable meal!

Peak Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (234)

$50 and over

American

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Sitting mighty high on the 101st floor of Hudson Yards, Peak impresses with its downtown and Jersey view, but you’d be wrong to downplay the food. Chef Rose Noel executes new American classics to the absolute nines — an excellent Brisket burger with housemade pickles included — so, if you’re looking to wow an out-of-towner (but not just), this is your spot.

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Stewart

Dined 7 days ago

Treated to a prix fixe lunch at The Peak stunning views, probably the best in the City of downtown Manhattan. Meal is pricey but outstanding quality and service. The bonus is free admission to The Edge outside viewing platform afterwards.

Ambra

4.4

4.4 (7)

$30 and under

Italian

Greenwich Village

About the restaurant

Ambra is located in the heart of the West Village, on one of the most visited streets in the city. Our restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with 70 seats, a private dining area inside, and 40 seats outside – designed to feel as though you're at your dinner table.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amaaaaaaazing service from the crew last night. Super accommodating to us indecisive people and giving us the space to catch up with old friends while not faultering on service in any way, making sure that we always had (too many) full drinks. Will definitely be back!

Ophelia

4.3

4.3 (1593)

$30 and under

American

Midtown East

About the restaurant

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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Erminda

Dined 6 days ago

I went for Happy Hour which was had a nice menu and drinks were reasonable. I think at night it might be more of a vibe. The views were stunning, but the bar area was smaller than I expected from social media.

Bar Cima

4.3

4.3 (99)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Garment District

About the restaurant

Named one of Esquire's "40 Best Rooftop Bars in NYC," Bar Cima is located on the rooftop of the Grayson Hotel in Midtown and welcomes guests into an intimate Latin lounge with elevated cocktail service and breathtaking views of New York City from the Empire State Building to both the East and Hudson Rivers. Our outdoor Terrace is open seasonally and serves frozen margaritas, tiki cocktails, and relaxed al fresco vibes in the summer months.

Reservations are available. Outdoor Terrace seating is first come, first served, weather permitting.

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Ibrahim

Dined on May 27, 2025

We had a good time and enjoyed our drinks with a wonderful view of the Manhattan skyline. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed when we arrived, but the cocktails were good and we enjoyed our time there.

PHD Terrace – Dream Midtown

4.2

4.2 (1065)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Midtown West

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of NYC at the top of Dream Hotel Midtown, PHD Terrace is an all-season rooftop oasis perfect for after-work drinks, weekend revelry and private events.

Experience our rooftop happy hour every Tuesday – Friday from 5PM-7PM featuring $5 prosecco, $7 bites, $8 beers, $9 wines, and $10 mixed drinks.

** PLEASE READ **
*For immediate reservations assistance please email nyphdterracersvp@taogroup.com
*Due to limited availability we cannot guarantee preferred indoor/outdoor seating in advance. We do our best to accommodate all requests based on availability.
*Please have a physical ID. Copies are NOT accepted. We are 21+ venue.

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JOANNA

Dined 4 days ago

Great service. Waitress and hostess were very nice, attentive, and super accommodating when we requested to move due to rain. Nice ambiance and great views

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Happy Hour

Gansevoort Rooftop

4.0

4 (227)

$50 and over

American

West Village

About the restaurant

The newly transformed Gansevoort Rooftop features a glass enclosure with a brass-framed blue onyx topped cocktail bar, stylish custom patterned lounge seating, Moroccan tiled floors and an outdoor terrace with stunning Hudson River and city views. A custom ornate Italian fresco filled with surreal forbidden fruit trees and wisteria motifs welcomes the outdoors in. The bar and dining room’s menu features coastal European ingredients, fresh light bites, and a cocktail menu crafted to perfection. Guests can enjoy signature dishes including a lemon crusted Branzino, Chakchoucka Salad and Shrimp Pil Pil as well cocktails like “The Rooftop Spritz”, an elevated take on the aperol spritz featuring Gin and notes of Valencia orange or the “Sicilian Sangria” based with a Montepulciano and sweetened by Limoncello. Gansevoort’s rooftop is perfect for a leisurely lunch, sunset apéritivo or late night jazz performance.

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Michael

Dined on May 3, 2025

Friendly service and beautiful location. Comfortable seating. Great views. Great cocktails. Expensive but very good and elaborate sushi rolls.

Interlude Rooftop Lounge

3.9

3.9 (26)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Welcome to Interlude, an upscale sanctuary in the heart of Times Square, near Broadway and the Theatre District. Our exquisite craft cocktails are complemented by exceptional service and unbeatable panoramic NYC views. Enjoy a luxurious respite from the city's bustle. At Interlude, we promise a memorable, high-quality experience that is as inclusive as it is unique.

All guests must be 21+.

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Dined on Jun 22, 2025

We visited The Interlude rooftop on June 21st as a second round after our mixer event. Prince, the manager, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating to our group of 20+ on a warm summer evening. They graciously offered us a cozy corner where newly connected guests could continue conversations and build meaningful connections. The rooftop’s relaxed atmosphere and skyline views made it the perfect way to wrap up the night—well into midnight. Highly recommend for group gatherings!

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