Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Blue

4.9

4.9 (203)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Randall Manor

About the restaurant

Blue blends the cuisines from the cultures adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea.

Top review

ROD

Dined on 2 May 2025

Great experience. Arte was very nice! Strak was cooked right!

Peak Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (227)

$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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Aurélien

Dined on 1 May 2025

OUTSTANDING !!! GREAT SERVICE, the best value for the vue at the lunch !!!

Pastavino

4.8

4.8 (397)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stapleton

About the restaurant

Pastavino translates to pasta & wine, the quintessential Italian experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional trattorias & enotecas throughout Italy. Michelin Star Chef Josh Laurano's menu focuses on modern interpretations of familiar Italian flavors, house made pastas, focaccia & secondi. We pride ourselves on seasonality, using local ingredients, and allowing them to be the soul of the menu - Materia Prima.

If you do not see your desired time or party size please check RESY or call the restaurant directly . We do not put all tables online to allow for phone reservations and walk in's.

Please include all guests in your party including those who may be in strollers or high chairs.

While we love to celebrate life's special occasions with you, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing balloons into our dining rooms.

We try our best to accomodate all requests and preferences, however tables located along the window are seated on a first come first served basis.

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Frank

Dined on 3 May 2025

Staff was fantastic. Food and drinks fantastic. Italian old fashion was on the money.

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4.8

4.8 (94)

$31 to $50

Greek

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Psaraki, meaning “little fish” in Greek, is the creation of longtime hospitality veteran James Paloumbis.

The restaurant evokes the charm of seaside tavernas found along the shores of Greece. It offers spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline, and the Williamsburg Bridge, juxtaposing the tranquility of its serene ambiance with the vibrant energy of nearby Manhattan. Psaraki is a place to unwind, enjoy a perfect cocktail, and savor traditional homemade Greek dishes meant for sharing while escaping NYC's hustle and bustle.

Psaraki’s menu is inspired by James’ culinary philosophy, which he terms “homemade”, where each dish is a testament to the authenticity and connection of family recipes, traditionally prepared and presented as if one was a visitor in James’s seaside home. Guests can enjoy a sampling of classic Greek dishes and a selection of Greek island favorites.

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Cecilia

Dined on 4 May 2025

Our experience was wonderful!! Food was excellent and our service was outstanding! from the host to the bartender, everything was perfect! We will definitely be back here. 1000/10

Bar Cima

4.5

4.5 (94)

$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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Sharonne

Dined on 29 Mar 2025

Nice rooftop, lowkey and quiet. Felt my server could have been a bit more friendlier but she wasn’t terrible. Still will return. Thanks!

Gansevoort Rooftop

4.1

4.1 (225)

$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 3 May 2025

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

Daddies

4.1

4.1 (34)

$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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Susan

Dined on 17 Apr 2025

The food , service and ambiance were wonderful! Will go back !!!

El Nico

4.0

4 (24)

$30 and under

Mexican

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

elNico is the new rooftop bar and restaurant at The Penny Williamsburg, serving imaginative Mexican food, drinks, and good times. Triumphant views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline are included with every visit.

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CiattaVIP

Dined on 23 Mar 2025

I appreciated this dog friendly rooftop restaurant. The staff was so accommodating and the food was delicious.

R Lounge at Two Times Square

3.9

3.9 (2245)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Theater District

About the restaurant

No matter what time of day, the views from R Lounge (voted Best Scenic View by OpenTable diners) are spectacular both inside and out. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking panoramic views of Times Square, this new NYC lounge and bar comes as a welcome oasis and stylish escape from the hustle and bustle of Times Square.

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Desmond

Dined on 15 Feb 2025

It was an amazing evening with stunning views of Times Square. Nice and quiet. I think a larger variety with bigger meals on the menu would be great.

Interlude Rooftop Lounge

3.9

3.9 (22)

$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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Adrienne

Dined 2 days ago

Coctails were great. Quick service. Not busy although we went on Friday night.

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