Type of Food: Asian Fusion
Price Range: $$$
Location: Lower East Side
Description: Make Believe is our favorite rooftop in New York City. It has panoramic views of The city and has a pink aesthetic which is our favorite. The DJ is phenomenal- they play a lot of house music and the crowd is always a good time. They serve blue ribbon sushi and fried chicken- highly recommend.
Tags: Views, Rooftop, Pink, Instagrammable, Party
Our Picks: Spicy Matcharita, Eastern Medicine Cocktail, Demon Kitty Cocktail, Mega Mule, Spicy Tuna Roll, Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
Type of Food: Mexican
Price Range: $$
Location: Union Square
Description: Ready Rooftop is a brand new Tao Group concept in the heart of Union Square and it has already become one of our favorites. The ambience is great and they have such a cool menu, definitely a prime taco tuesday or day drinking spot.
Tags: Tacos, Margarita, Views, Rooftop
Our picks: Frosé, Watermelon Sugar, Ready Rooftop Cooler, Carnitas Tacos, Brisket Tacos, Chips and Guac
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown East
Description: Upstairs at The Kimberly is a great rooftop for a date night or a classy cocktail moment. It’s a really chill atmosphere and they have really good small bites, you know how we feel about a charcuterie board moment!
Tags: Date night, Rooftop, Views, Chill
Our Picks: Watson Cocktail, Blood Orange Martini, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Steak Skewers, Kobe Sliders, Steak Tartare, Cheese Board
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: SoHo
Description: A.R.T. Soho is a chill rooftop with great small bites and even better cocktails. This is a prime spot for a sunset happy hour or drinks with friends, definitely a Summer staple!
Tags: Rooftop, Views, Date night
Our picks: Frosé, Strawberry & Apple Spritz, Cinnamon & Guava Smash, Cheese Board, Truffle Pizza
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown west
Description: PhD Terrace is always a great time, it has clubby vibes and is a prime place to watch the sunset. They just launched their new sunflower exhibit which is perfect for your Instagram feed and they have good bar bites.
Tags: Views, Sunset, Party, Rooftop
Our Picks: Cucumber Smash Cocktail, Ginger Towers Cocktail, Truffle Mac and Cheese Balls, Mini Pretzel Bites, Pizza Bianca, Wagyu Sliders
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown
Description: Located at the top of the refinery hotel, this rooftop restaurant and bar is serving incredible views of the empire state building. The food here is fantastic. The combination of ambiance and delicious food makes for a great night.
Tags: Rooftop, Ambiance, Views, Date Night
Our Picks: Frosé, Spinach Dip, Spicy Pepperoni Flatbread, Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: SoHo
Description: Jimmy is a gem in the heart of Soho. The views are incredible and they have a great outdoor bar with a pool, as well as an indoor section so you can wine and dine rain or shine. Such a great spot for a chill night out with friends or a date night.
Tags: Rooftop, Views, Pool, Outdoor Dining
Our Picks: Lavender Lemonade, Strawberry Moscow Mule, Tomato Basil Flatbread, Cheeseburger Sliders, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Type of Food: American
Price Range: $$$
Location: Midtown
Description: Sandbar is an incredible rooftop serving 360 degree views of the New York City Skyline. This new hot spot brings the hamptons to the city with sick ambiance that includes swinging seats and couches. It’s open year-round, we love that. This is a great spot for a night out with friends or a cute date.
Tags: Rooftop, Ambiance, Vibes, Top Spot
Our Picks: Flying Point Cocktail, Coopers Cocktail, Summer Picnic Tasting Board, Vegetable Crudité, Wild Mushroom Pinsa (Flatbread)
Type of Food: Italian
Price Range: $$$
Location: FiDi
Description: Ampia is a cool rooftop in the financial district. The ambiance is on point, they have incredible floral decor which is perfect for a photo op. We love this spot for a date night or cocktails with friends.
Tags: Italian, Rooftop, Ambiance, Date Night, Truffle
Our Picks: Harvest Mule, Mezcalita, Truffle Burrata, Truffle Gnocchi, Tris Di Gnocchi