New York City's many hotels are all in on the ever-escalating restaurant game, and with only a few exceptions, hotel restaurants are expertly-staffed, beautifully decorated, superbly executed bastions of culinary excellence. Here, your New York City Experts provide an extensive, comprehensive guide to the city's hotel restaurants.
Arabelle is renowned for the best brunch in New York and as a favorite for business lunches and social engagements. Signature dishes include Grilled Diver Sea Scallops with Vanilla Risotto Cake and Coffee Rubbed New York Strip Steak with Cocoa Jus.
37 E 64th StThe celebrated Plaza Hotel's newly restored crown jewel featured an upscale French menu and dining under a gorgeous stained-glass ceiling. The Palm Court is a seamless fusion of classic New York grandeur with modern cosmopolitan sophistication. This timeless space has been restor...
Fifth Avenue (Central Park South)Peter Luger chef of 20 years Arturo McLeod left to open his own restaurant - Benjamin Steakhouse. For serious steak-connoisseurs, Benjamin is a must visit. The restaurant, located in the heart of Manhattan, offers the finest and carefully selected prime USDA meat, dry aged to per...
52 East 41st Street (Park & Madison Aves.)Café Boulud's menu pays homage to the chef-owner Daniel Boulud, who grew up in France and celebrates the food he loves in America. At Café Boulud, Boulud offers his favorite dishes, drawn from family recipes, regional specialities and haute cuisine. The menu is presented under th...
20 E 76th St (bet. 5th & Madison Aves.)Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner this gracious elegant room furnished with pillow-sprinkled banquets, fortuny fabric covered walls, and engravings by Redoute is the perfect setting for delightful French cuisine and discreet service. Executive chef Jimmy Sakatos has created a ...
35 E 76th St (Madison Ave.)Perched a top the Marriott Marquis hotel, the recently renovated View Restaurant is New York City's only revolving rooftop restaurant. Enjoy a breathtaking 360 view from the heart of the Times Square Theatre District amid an all-encompassing dining experience. The seasonally chan...
1535 Broadway (bet. 45th & 46th Sts.)Set on the east side of the grandly inspiring I.M. Pei-designed lobby on East 57th Street, The Garden (formerly 57) presents a very special dining experience. The stylish American menu features culinary specialties from the U.S. Northeast and other regions. Daily power breakfast ...
57 E 57th St (bet. Madison & Park Aves.)Heartbeat is located in the stylish W New York Hotel. The menu focuses on accenting the natural flavors of food, and uses seasonal fruits & vegetables. Chef Kevin Harry's cooking is healthy, satisfying, and full of flavor and creativity. Every dish shows a deep respect for th...
149 E 49th St (bet. Lexington & 3rd Aves.)Blue Fin is located in the flagship W Times Square hotel. Recently awarded 2 stars from The New York Times, Blue Fin is an innovative seafood restaurant, with an all-star cast showcasing the talents of Executive Chef Paul Sale and Pastry Chef George McKirdy. Blue Fin is meticulou...
1567 BroadwayAfter a multimillion-dollar renovation, this Waldorf-Astoria institution features a terrific new menu. The chef brings elements of his Alsatian and Haitian roots to the menu. The new venue includes a restaurant, a bar and two private dining rooms, and marries the Waldorf's classi...
301 Park Ave (East 50th Street)Asiate's menu offers an artistic and modern approach to French and Japanese cuisine. The menu changes with the seasonal panorama in Central Park, viewable through 16 foot high windows. Designed by renowned designer Tony Chi, the dramatic entrance to Asiate features a wall of wine...
80 Columbus CircleAsia de Cuba makes its long-awaited return to New York City, under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Luis Pous. The perfect mix of Asian and Latin ingredients, flavors and techniques makes for an innovative menu that is fun, yet sophisticated. The updated menu includes Ce...
415 Lafayette StreetThis fashionable restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner under exquisite raised ceilings. The King Cole Bar features Maxfield Parrish's masterpiece, The King Cole mural.
2 E 55th StreetThe Crowne Plaza Times Square presents a distillation of both new and traditional American cuisine that can satiate the craving for comfort food as easily as a more sophisticated palate. Brasserie 1605 maintains daily hours for all three meals with all-day views of Times Square. ...
1605 BroadwayA wine bar and bistro to satiate the throngs of Midtown tourists, tradesmen, and theater buffs.
299 Madison Ave (East 41st Street)New American and Mediterranean fare with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the Union Square Greenmarket.
201 Park Avenue South (East 17th Street)