Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

Name: Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel
Address: 44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 265-2600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

926 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience.

Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.

Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 14:00–00:00 Wed–Fri 14:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 11:00–23:30
Phone number
(212) 265-2600
Website
http://theempirerooftop.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Private Dining: We are available for Private Events for up to 250 Guests.
Private party facilities
Rooftop Lounge: Ideal for Corporate and Social Events such as Holiday Parties, Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Summer Outings.

Location
44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10023
Area
Lincoln Square
Cross Street
63rd and Broadway
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lincoln Center - 1 Train
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Gossip Girl Experience
US$50.00 per person
3 Nov 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
Indulge in the glitz and glamour of Manhattan's elite with our exclusive Gossip Girl Experience. Join us for a day filled with enticing treats, chic cocktails, and photo-worthy moments. • 1 Gossip Girl Cocktail (or Mocktail) to start the gossip flowing • Decadent Tea Sandwiches fit for Upper East Siders • Blair’s Favorite Macarons, because even Queen B indulges • Fun Selfie Photo Opportunity in front of the iconic Hotel Empire Sign to capture your moment in the spotlight Available on Select Saturdays and Sundays. Seating begins at 11 am and continue until 3 pm. Please call 212-265-2600 for Reservations. XOXO, Gossip Girl

What 926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Cocktail Bar
Manhattan
Great for scenic views
Manhattan
Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel offers "A+" ambience and spectacular views, perfect for celebrations or pre/post Lincoln Center events. Guests rave about the "excellent ginger margaritas" and "delicious food" like the mushroom flatbread. While some found service slow, many praised the "friendly and attentive" staff and "fantastic" sunset views.

926 Reviews

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Raju
New York City
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely for a drink and depending on where you sit, chat
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Luan
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Português Tive uma experiência terrível no Empire Rooftop em NY e preciso compartilhar. Fiz uma reserva com uma semana de antecedência, e o pagamento antecipado foi exigido. Quando cheguei ao local, nos colocaram em uma mesa alta logo na entrada de um bar fechado e informaram que o rooftop estava com um evento privado, ou seja, não teríamos acesso. Agora, me diga: qual é o sentido de reservar um "rooftop" e acabar preso em um bar comum e fechado? A sensação foi de total descaso com o cliente, sem nenhuma tentativa de solucionar a situação ou sequer um aviso prévio. Frustrante e desrespeitoso! English I had a terrible experience at the Empire Rooftop in NY, and I need to share it. I made a reservation a week in advance, and they required prepayment. When I arrived, they seated us at a high table right at the entrance of a closed bar and informed us that the rooftop was hosting a private event, so we wouldn’t have access. Now, tell me: what’s the point of booking a "rooftop" and being stuck in a regular closed bar? It felt like complete disregard for the customer, with no effort to resolve the situation or even provide prior notice. Frustrating and disrespectful!
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David
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While signs of wear and tear are showing in the rooms embarrassingly so, the bar is a gem! Please make time to go the the twelfth floor and enjoy the this gem.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you for the kind words about the Empire Rooftop! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time on the twelfth floor with us. Our goal is to provide a memorable rooftop experience with fantastic views, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere and we're so glad we achieved that. We hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable visit!
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alison
New York City
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot, lounge vibes. Cocktails delish, food hit (burger sliders, fries, calamari) and miss (garlic shrimp- could have been amazing size of shrimp were big but topped with too much garlic ruined the dish).
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted you enjoyed the lounge ambiance and cocktails, as well as several of the dishes. We appreciate your feedback on the garlic shrimp, and we’ve discussed the garlic levels with our kitchen team to ensure a more balanced flavor in the future. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even more enjoyable visit!
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Christina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The rooftop bar was everything and more! The food was great. The energy was good. It was so fun going to “The Chuck Bass Hotel”.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled that you loved the food, the energy, and the whole experience at The Empire Rooftop! And yes, there's definitely something extra special about being at the "Chuck Bass Hotel"! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more fun and memorable moments.
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ROBERT
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice evening with good food, good music and an amazing Empire rooftop team and service. Everything has been perfect. Thank you so much. Robert & Tiphaine Angioletti
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 8 November 2024
Thank you, Robert and Tiphaine, for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect evening with great food, music, and outstanding service from our Empire Rooftop team. It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable evenings. Thank you again!
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Marika
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone serving us was professional!!! The food was fabulous. This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant/lounge!!! We love the vibe.
Empire Rooftop @ Empire HotelResponded on 8 November 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to be your favorite neighborhood spot and to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. Our team works hard to create a welcoming experience, and knowing it left a lasting impression means a lot to us. We can’t wait to have you back for more fabulous evenings at The Empire Rooftop!
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John
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was perfect. Drinks were new and exciting. Loved the atmosphere. Will come again.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect spot for our girls night. The views, the drinks, the food, and Diego. Every bit of it was fantastic. We will be back, and we will be asking for Diego again!
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Virginia
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was horrible. Waiter was rude and inattentive.
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FAQs

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 926 OpenTable diners.

Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

44 West 63rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross Street
63rd and Broadway
Area
Lincoln Square
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 14:00–00:00 Wed–Fri 14:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 11:00–23:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lincoln Center - 1 Train
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theempirerooftop.com/
Phone number
(212) 265-2600
Catering
Private Dining: We are available for Private Events for up to 250 Guests.
Private party facilities
Rooftop Lounge: Ideal for Corporate and Social Events such as Holiday Parties, Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Summer Outings.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

Make a booking

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Gossip Girl Experience

Menu

What 926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel restaurant rated?

Does Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel offer gift cards?

Is Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information

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