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Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in South Street Seaport

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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.4
Awesome(6607)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 98 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
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2. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle
4.8
Exceptional(145)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • SoHo
Booked 21 times today
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle is a cozy spot in SoHo offering a unique afternoon tea experience. As the name suggests, it's not just about tea, but also about chocolate. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas, scones, sandwiches, and pastries while being enveloped in the aroma of cocoa and espresso. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the delicious food, excellent service, and charming atmosphere. It's a popular spot for special occasions, with many patrons celebrating spring break with an afternoon tea there.
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3. Lady Mendls
4.9
Exceptional(1116)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 21 times today
Lady Mendls is a chic tea salon in Manhattan offering an unconventionally high tea service. The restaurant boasts a $78 prix fixe tea service served Wednesday through Sunday. As per the reviews, it provides an opulent five-course tea in a charming setting reminiscent of a bygone era. The patrons enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts served in hand-culled vintage Wedgwood teacups. The service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a delightful afternoon tea experience.
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4. Warren Street Bar and Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• American • TriBeCa
Booked 25 times today
The Warren Street Bar & Restaurant is a modern, neighbourhood brasserie offering an all-day menu of much-loved classics and fresh, seasonal dishes filled with flavours and ingredients from around the world. The space itself is a celebration of colour and creativity, with an eclectic art collection and characterful interiors.
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5. Oscar Wilde
4.3
Awesome(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 31 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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6. The Crosby Bar
4.6
Exceptional(897)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 50 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
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7. Empire Steak House - Times Square
4.8
Exceptional(639)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 43 times today
Empire Steak House opens a brand-new location in the heart of Broadway at 49th Street.Expanding its commitment to delicious food, excellent service, and elegance, this location opens its doors to theatergoers searching for an authentic fine dining experience.Adjacent to the Pearl Hotel, the atmosphere of the venue enchants with classic fixtures and modern decor. These features and their delicious cuisine make up the perfect space for any events and social gatherings.
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8. Gotham Lounge
4.4
Awesome(108)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Midtown West
Gotham Lounge is an elegant and intimate spot in Midtown West, known for its legendary Afternoon Tea. The updated menu features classic and enhanced selections, along with light lunch and dinner fare, evening cocktails, and irresistible desserts. As a reviewer put it, it's a 'world class' experience. The restaurant is perfect for small business meetings or personal gatherings and is highly rated for its ambiance, food, service, and value.
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9. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1393)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 68 times today
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 book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/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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10. Brooklyn High Low
4.6
Exceptional(340)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Prospect Heights
Booked 3 times today
Brooklyn High Low is a renowned afternoon tea restaurant. The restaurant serves a variety of teas, along with a delightful three-tiered food menu of scones, sandwiches, and sweets. Reviewers frequently highlight the 'relaxing and comfortable setting', 'delicious tea', 'wonderful service' and 'delicious food'. They offer three different tea experiences, each with a variety of teas and tasty treats. The ambiance is cozy, with a vintage vibe and comfortable seating, making it a favorite among customers.
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  • jessica
    Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Kazon was our server and he made our experience perfect. His timing on taking care of myself and my guests, along with his suggestions were brilliant. A must visit anytime of the year, but especially special during the holidays. We did dress for the occasion, and I highly recommend doing so. You experience a level of fine dining while being accompanied by fellow guests with the same taste, it’s a lovely way to slow time down in the busy hustle of Manatan❤️
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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    4.4
  • Nellie
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Overall experience was amazing. The food was great everything tasted fresh. The customer service was great very friendly. The ambiance was amazing the place was very pretty, DJ was great also. I will definitely be going back.
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    Oscar WildePrice: Moderate• American• Chelsea
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    4.3
  • Nicolevip
    New York City •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A delightful afternoon tea experience in a beautiful brownstone. The decor was lovely and the service was on point. The food was delicious. The tea was perfect. Can’t wait to come back.
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    Lady MendlsPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Union Square
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    4.9
  • dianavip
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Amazing service and time! I loved the experience and the food was delicious.
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    Warren Street Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• TriBeCa
    •
    4.6
  • Suz
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Nov 2024
    This is my second time coming to this teatime. It was awesome as the first however, what I think is as important as the quality of the food and chocolates was the experience of the ambience. Jonny (the trouble maker)  has made both this experience and the last one equally as enjoyable. Next time I will call in advance and make sure he’s there before booking. 
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    Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by MariebellePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• SoHo
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    4.8

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