Sky-high dining with breathtaking Manhattan views. Creative, globally-influenced dishes & exceptional service.
This stylish restaurant, perched 60 floors high, offers stunning panoramic views of Manhattan, making it a coveted spot for both locals and visitors. The kitchen, under Chef Justin Bogle, has been revitalized, producing creatively ambitious dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients. Standout items include the luxurious Oysters Manhatta and a perfectly executed dry-aged duck.
The food is described as ambitiously creative and globally-influenced, highlighting seasonal ingredients. While many dishes receive high praise, including the Oysters Manhatta and dry-aged duck, some diners have found the food to be good but not reaching Michelin-star quality. The burger is frequently recommended, especially for bar patrons.
"The steak burger and the dry-aged duck are frequently praised. An off-menu truffle chopped cheese is also mentioned as a special bar item. Oysters Manhatta are noted as a luxurious appetizer."
Customers consistently praise the spectacular views and excellent service, with many considering it a top choice for special occasions.
Important Note
Some diners feel the food, while good, does not quite reach the level of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Counter seating may not offer optimal views.
"This commenter shared that the new executive chef, Michele Brogioni, has experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and aims to elevate the food, potentially introducing more Italian dishes."
Positive"As a local who frequents the area, this commenter considers Manhatta the only fancy restaurant worth repeat business, finding others like Crown Shy and Nobu merely 'fine' and not worth the cost."
Positive"After a recent first visit, the commenter found Manhatta to be solid, agreeing that everything was good. While not the most mind-blowing, they felt the overall experience (views, service, atmosphere, food) justified the price and plan to return."
Positive"This commenter recommends Manhatta for a birthday dinner, highlighting its excellent view of NYC and reasonably priced, good food."
Positive"This user clarified their previous comment, stating that while Manhatta doesn't reach the level of 1-star Michelin places they've visited, they still enjoyed the food and plan to return, noting the lower price point."
Positive"Responding to a discussion about Michelin aspirations, this commenter stated the food quality is a half step below Michelin level, although the service is good."
Negative"This user expressed love for Manhatta, having enjoyed it every time they've visited and specifically mentioning the good value offered by their weekday lunch menu."
Positive"The commenter celebrated their 10-year anniversary at Manhatta and found the service to be outstanding."
Positive"Responding to a query about a lunch special, this user mentioned they don't recall a soup and sandwich special but noted the prix fixe dinner was a great deal pre-COVID and that the restaurant now has one of the best burgers in the city."
Positive"The commenter inquired about a highly-valued soup and sandwich lunch special that was available pre-COVID, indicating a positive past experience with a specific lunch offering."
Positive"This commenter has been to Manhatta twice and was impressed both times, particularly noting the great view in addition to the food and service."
Positive"The commenter found the service excellent and the food very good, but felt it was slightly under the level of a Michelin star restaurant, though still not bad."
Neutral"The restaurant lived up to the hype with mind-blowing sauce on the ribeye, excellent and attentive service, high-quality ingredients, good portion sizes, and great value. The view was also amazing."
Positive"Attended Manhatta for NYE through pulsd for $299pp and had a very satisfying experience with a raw bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, caviar, and a dessert bar."
Positive"Suggesting Manhatta for lunch as a potential option for solo diners looking for a good view, and also advising to call restaurants directly about solo reservations."
Neutral"This user recommends Manhatta for its magical sunset and city views, suggesting arriving at the bar before sunset for first-come, first-serve seating. They also enjoyed the burger, though noted the lack of fries and the adequacy of the purple potato chips."
Positive"This commenter suggests Manhatta as a special occasion restaurant, highlighting its view."
Positive"A user mentioned Manhatta as a suggestion for rooftop dining with skyline views in NYC."
Neutral"This user thanked another for information regarding gift card triggers for Resy credits."
Neutral"The user is listing NYC restaurants and bars that have matchbooks, and Manhatta is included."
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