When it comes to restaurants with a view, those in New York City offer some of the most memorable views in the world. Certain restaurants in this city offer views that encompass one of the most recognizable skylines in the country. Other restaurants allow you to gaze upon some of the most famous tourist attractions on the planet while you dine.
If you want a view of New York City in all its skyscraping glory, you can't miss an opportunity to take in a meal at the Top of the Tower Restaurant located on the 26th floor of the Beekman Tower Hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view that has been featured in countless movies and TV shows. The views are available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The dress code is casual and the menu offers traditional American cuisine from pancakes for breakfast to roasted chicken for dinner. Live entertainment is another feature that makes this a good spot for a romantic night out.
Top of the Tower Restaurant
Beekman Tower
3 Mitchell Place, 26th floor (1st Avenue and 49th Street)
Manhattan, New York 10017
212-980-4796
thetopofthetower.com
For a view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline features of Lower Manhattan, head to the River Cafe. This restaurant is actually situated on a barge floating in the East River. When you make the highly recommended reservations, try to make them for dusk so that you can enjoy the unforgettable sight of the lights of New York City coming to life as day transforms into night.
Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch are served and menu highlights include crispy breast of duck, Maine lobster salad, Colorado rack of lamb and the Chocolate Marquise Brooklyn Bridge for dessert. A jacket is required for men.
River Café
1 Water Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200
rivercafe.com
The view of Times Square is just one of the reasons to visit this New York City restaurant. The decor is like a 1970s movie predicting what a restaurant in the 21st century would look like. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch are served and reservations are recommended for all meals. The dress code is casual as you build your own omelet in the morning, enjoy the Brasserie burger for lunch or dine on duck confit for dinner. The raw bar is open all day and includes shrimp, oysters and clams. Attractions within walking distance from this NYC restaurant include Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art and Carnegie Hall.
Brasserie 1605
Crowne Plaza Times Sq. Hotel
1605 Broadway, 2nd floor (between 48th and 49th Streets)
Manhattan, New York 10019
212-315-6000
cpmanhattantimessquare.com/brasserie-1605.html
The name of this establishment should tell you what kind of view it offers. That view takes in the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and parts of New Jersey. Outside seating is available as you feast on a long list of Chinese food favorites that include General Tso's chicken, wonton soup, barbecue spareribs and fried prawns.
The dress code is casual and the restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. The affordability of Liberty View's offerings is almost as big a draw as the amazing view.
Liberty View Restaurant
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
212-786-1888
libertyviewrestaurant.com
