Aretsky's Patroon is phenomenal! We do so many work events here and they are always executed beautifully with excellent food, service and professionalism. Jennifer in private events is superb! Highly recommend ! read more

We had a fun time tonight! The restaurant week meal was surprisingly good and exceeded our expectations. I definitely would come back for the fish or stew again. He steak was good too. The only disappointing part were the desserts. We expected everything to be richer. The mousse was flat. The crepe brûlée was a little bit runny. read more

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The steak here is very fresh and tender, will recommend! I'm living not far from this area, I shopping inside Manhattan regularly, hope their are party events . read more

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They advertise as being a rooftop bar, but 80% of it is covered. The other 20% has been roped off from non-existent private parties. They're understaffed and have a very limited rooftop food menu. You're better off going somewhere else for after work drinks. read more

Went last night for Restaurant Week dinner. Definitely recommend if you've ever wanted to dine at this establishment. We went with the additional $38 per person wine pairing, which is a great deal for the first 2 courses because you get a nice variety and the sommelier is very helpful. However, we should've remembered that dessert would be paired with a port, which neither me nor my dining companion really like. However, the pairing was still probably the most cost-efficient because while they have an extensive wine list, it's on the higher end of the price spectrum. The service and food were all great. Very attentive and friendly. We started with the calamari and wagyu beef tataki. Totally recommend the beef appetizer, it's very different from the traditional version as the flavors of the caviar and oysters are really prominent. For entrees I got the bass and my friend got the filet mignon (+6 supplement). The filet mignon was the winning dish-so tender and wrapped with bacon. The bass was good too, delicate fish with crispy skin. For dessert, my friend got the peach and i got the espresso chocolate. They're 2 very different choices. If you're looking for something light, definitely get the peach. If you prefer a sweet and rich dessert, then get the chocolate. $200+ dinner when including the wine pairing and tip. Not exactly the bargain that restaurant week can usually offer, but we left very full and a nice experience. read more

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Natasha is awesome! Ate here with a friend and liked the food and the vibe. Great music, cool crowd, lively but not overwhelming. The best part was I forgot my gym bag and when I came back, Natasha knew exactly what I was looking for. That's some awesome service. I liked it before but now I love it. read more

Went for restaurant week but did not realize they only had the $125 special, not the $39. The rooftop area was beautiful and the service was excellent!! The food was OK but I felt over-priced (even for mid-town Manhattan). The sea bass was delicious, the ceasar salad was pretty bland. I feel like I paid $19 for romaine lettuce I had to cut up and then assemble a salad myself. The dressing and croutons were just OK - the brands I get from the supermarket are better..IJS! I went a la carte but my friend chose the $125 Restaurant Week deal but never got an Amuse Bouche! Also her steak was over-cooked and seasoned so-so. Overall it was a nice experience but doubt I would go back again. I feel it was overpriced for the value/quantity/flavor quality. I had Cuban the night before, spent $20, had leftovers and the flavors were amazing...so I may have been slightly jaded when writing this review :) read more

Aretsky's Patroon - Steamed sea bass with microgreens, salsa verde/cilantro sauce - beautiful presentation, very delicious and I felt very healthy! - American Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place. There are three levels. First floor is the general seating area, second level is full of private dining areas and rooms, and third level is also a general seating area with a cute outdoor rooftop area. Service was great, every person I came across were very professional and friendly, especially Lee. He was so nice to show me the cigar locker room when asked randomly. There are no restrooms on the third level which was kind of annoying but the restroom on the second floor was too far away. The cigar locker room is also on the second floor and super cool. The fries were awesome, especially the truffle fries. There's a good selection of drinks, from wine to specialty cocktails. Cool spot, I'm looking forward to returning for both professional and casual outings. read more

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Normally I usually try to use restaurant week to try and find new restaurants with much more exotic cuisine. Unfortunately the Winter 2020 restaurant week in New York seemed a bit lacking. Despite this, I wanted to at least do something for restaurant week and luckily I found Aretsky's Patroon. To be completely honest, I didn't really know what to expect but it was highly rated and seemed like had a great prie fixe lineup. The more I looked into the restaurant the more I liked it, the case was closed and reservations were made when I found out that they have live jazz and no corkage fee for 2 bottles. We started with the Duck Ballotin and Quail appetizers. The duck wasn't bad but I felt that it was a bit lacking in seasoning, the mustards and gherkins that were paired with it were excellent. The Quail was beautifully presented and very assertive in its flavor profiles. Served boneless and with an excellent smoky sear, it could have easily stand against any other type of meat. For my main, i oped for their homemade mushroom pasta. Although I did like the dish a lot I think it could have used a larger variety of mushrooms. I also thought that the pasta was a bit overcooked. I feel as if a mushroom sauce would need a nicer textural balance between the mushrooms and the pasta. My girlfriend opted for the seafood bouillabaisse, which had a nice variety of different sea critters. The flavor was excellent with me using bread to finish her sauce. For our dessert, I opted for the peanut mousse while my girlfriend chose the panna cotta. Although the selection didn't really wow me at the time, the peanut mousse was alot better than expected. It wasn't overly cloying and super sweet but made a nice balance between the chocolate and peanut ice cream. To be honest it kind of tasted like a reeses cup and I love those. According to my girlfriend the panna cotta was great. She really liked the fresh grapefruit giving a nice texture to the dessert. All in all, after my experience at Aretsky's for restaurant week, I would love to come back and try their full menu especially because of the live music and no corkage fee. On Fridays it seems that they have a rotating prie fixe menu that seems like it would be a great value but I would like to see them take a bit more risk in their menus. I feel that offering a fried chicken main or a filet mignon main seems like they are playing it a bit too safe. Although it is a bit fancy, I do like dressing up and spending a classy night out and Aretsky's seems like a great place to do that (despite the fact that I'll probably bring a crappy 8$ wine). read more

It was a fabulous dinner with my wife on a trip to NYC. I actually heard of it because Stuart Woods novels often had his main character, Stone Barrington, frequenting Patroon's after Elaine's closed. Also, Stuart Woods frequented the place. Anyway, Stephane and his wait staff provided superb service, really the best ever. The food and wine was wonderful and we also enjoyed the bar. Unfortunately, the roof top bar was closed for a private event so we did not get to enjoy it, however the bar in the restaurant was very clubby and cozy. Young Aretsky was very nice and engaging. The entire evening was great. When we Texans return to NYC, hopefully next month, we will make sure to have dinner at Patroons! read more

I was at the event on the roof and it was so fun because it was heated, so you could still enjoy some fresh air outside. The shisito peppers and fries with truffle mayo were divine! Also, there are lots of fun cocktails. I tried the hot apple pumpkin spiced cider. It was delicious! Would definitely meet friends on the roof here for happy hour! read more

I attended a Yelp event last night at the Aretsky rooftop and had a delightful time :) Atmosphere- This is an excellent location for date night, engagement party or corporate event. Gorgeous space, very chill, huge bar and there was an outside area with seating as well. Food/Drink- I tried the Truffle-parmesan fries and was in total and absolute heaven :D The sliders were very good too but my favorite of the evening was the sparkling cider drink. Waitstaff- Very friendly, brought drinks right away and had great suggestions on what to try. I will definitely return to try their main dining area :) read more

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service was very professional and friendly. Some dishes were excellent while some were average. Dumpling soup in pic was excellent while fluke (white/green dish) was sub par. Cocktails are eh and weak so I quickly switched to wine. All in better food is than average but won't go back for dinner. There are many better restaurants in nyc read more

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Wowza! The cocktails may be pricey, but one drink will have you hitting the floor. Classy atmosphere, strong cocktails, midtown roof, outdoor views, heat lamps and skilled mixologists have me saying, YES PLEASE. If I worked in midtown, I would definitely be pitching this spot as our next happy hour spot, especially if work is paying! We ordered the hot apple pumpkin spiced cider, vodka sour and the spiked cider mimosa. Next time I come back, I'll be reaching for another vodka sour or hot apple pumpkin spiced cider, depending on my moon. If you're up on the roof, you'll be able to order some delectable appetizers to share with your group of friends. read more

I had a great time here for after work drinks / bites on the rooftop. This is a really nice hidden space in midtown east. I'd say it's on the pricey upscale side. We tried a bunch of cocktails and enjoyed them all. The biggest surprise from the menu was the crab sliders - so good! Better than the regular sliders, in our opinion. Expect cigar smoking if you spend time in the rooftop- there's an entire page on the menu showing off their collection. Would definitely come back. read more

Came here for a Yelp Elite event on the third floor and got to try some of their food - grilled shishito peppers, sliders, truffle fries, and pigs in a blanket. The truffle fries are great if you do come here! Also got to try some of their cocktails - their take on a Manhattan, a sparkling wine drink with sherry and a hot alcoholic spiced apple cider! I really liked the cider, but found out they just buy apple cider and add alcohol, so that was a little disappointing. The manhattan is good and the sparking sherry drink was really odd for me. Overall, not a bad spot. If you're looking for a space to grab drinks and some small bites, come to the third floor of this place! read more

I came here for a work event, but apparently we weren't cool enough to just go up to the rooftop because you need, like, reservations or some shit like that (what's up with that?), so we wound up at the downstairs private bar, and can I tell you something? That place is swank! Like, leather and mahogany and Rich Uncle Bruce's rare Cuban cigars swank. Damn. I am so glad I didn't pay for any of my drinks. read more

Amazing delicious and incredibly kind wait staff. Came in for a Monday night and it was already booming with post-work dinner groups. I suggest making a reservation beforehand. Food is beyond delicious and with a great selection of wine, it was a really memorable experience dining at Aretsky's. read more

What a restaurant should be! Too often we adjust to cramped dining rooms, noise levels that force us to yell, and lack of attention by wait staff unless you stand on the table in a bikini giving out ten dollar bills. Not so at Aretsky's Patroon! The atmosphere is indeed swank. They presented us with an amuse bouche that was a great start to the dining experience.The food was very tasty- we savored both the duck and suckling pig. We enjoyed a few glasses of wine over good conversation. We were not rushed. Of course, there is a price to pay, but definitely worth it for a special evening! read more

Just a quintessentially perfect New York power spot that has an owner who is as good as the food. Lunch is my favorite and drinks at the bar a very close second. The rooftop I'm told is the place to be on warn nights. Ah, the food. Today was oysters and that great Cobb salad with deviled eggs. So good. I've also had and recommend the swordfish and the burger. Staff is right on with service and a smile. Nothing pretentious, just the way it should be. Prices are what you would expect and the taste backs it up. Really good place to feel oh so New Yorky! read more

I can't say enough good things. Some of the best service we have ever had at a restaurant. The steaks were prepared perfectly and tasted even better. Great location in midtown. 5 stars isn't enough credit read more

This review is just for their private dining experience I had recently. I'll come back for a regular lunch/dinner review another day ;) Hosted a client cocktail event here for 35 guests. The room was very nice but seemed a tad bit small. Their AC didn't seem to be working properly so the room was quite warm and stuffy but the staff did everything possible to rectify the problem. The staff alone gets 5 stars. No guest ever had any issues where they didn't have a drink on hand or had to wait but a moment to have a refill. They are stealthy with getting used plates and glassware out of the room and very warm and courteous as well. Can't say enough about the team that worked my event that event. The food again was superb. I usually don't expect too much for cocktail reception fare but they outdid themselves from the passed hors d'uevres to the selected hot and cold stations. Each stationary food station were never empty in selection and they kept a rolling replenishment so guests again never had to wait for anything. The event staff did everything to rectify any mishaps quickly and generously as well plus easy to work with through the whole process. Can't wait to hold another event in the near future there again. read more

The food, the staff (especially Stefan), and the roof top made for a great experience! Our meals were delicious, as always. And we really enjoyed laughing and talking with the friendly staff. Can't wait to go back! read more

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One of the best looking rooms in midtown turning out dishes that don't disappoint. Crab cakes are served as a smaller duo as opposed to one jumbo disk and the seafood flavor really comes through. The 28 day dry aged burger packs a punch, topped with cheddar, perfectly sautéed onions, roasted tomato and a side of fries that you'll devour. read more

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We had thanksgiving dinner there. I had high expectations, maybe that's why I was let down. We spend 400 on dinner for three and expected more out of the waiter than what we got. The individual who bussed our tables and the other who gave us the wine we're both polite and courteous. However, our main waiter was inattentive and I got the feel he didn't want to be there. We sat down and were asked if we wanted a drink. I said ehh I don't know, and without finishing my sentence he left to attend the table next to us. It took him about 5 minutes to make it back. I asked if they had a cocktail menu and he sighed out loud and looked annoyed while he left to walk the 10 feet to get one. After that, We May have seen him 2 or 3 times throughout the three course meal. As for the food, it was good but not 100 dollars a person good. read more

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Avg American food. Super pricey and not that crowded l when I went. The owner is super sweet and nice though. The rooftop is def a hot spot for happy hour they also have bar food. If you go up, you have to check any additional bags. read more

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I went here for a rehearsal dinner and they made us all feel like royalty. They took care of us like we were the only people in the room. Such a great night. They have a first floor which is great for dining and appears to be dark and set-up well for dates and biz dinners. We were stationed on the second floor and had great views of the street and the floor below. The food was outstanding. The steak was perfectly cooked. The staff here get 6 out 5 stars for taking care of us. Hit up the rooftop bar and enjoy it. Fantastic. read more

Recently held a work lunch here and my coworkers as well as our guests licked their plates clean! Various of private rooms to choose from, looking forward to holding our next event here! Asia, the private dining coordinator, could not have been more helpful! She responded quickly and was extremely thorough. A pleasure to work with! read more

Cool vibe. Had a casual drink. Was super fun. Drinks were yum. Bar tenders very friendly. read more

Aretsky's Patroon - American Near Me - New York, New York

I came here hoping to check out the rooftop after work, but unfortunately it is just way too crowded to really enjoy. Instead, I walked into the somewhat empty (but really nice) dining room of the restaurant. The prices here are pretty expensive..and I wasn't terribly impressed with the food. The service though, is pretty good here. And the ambiance -- they have musicians playing live music and it channels an intimate environment. My GF and I ordered the Halibut and the Steak..but neither of us were blown away. The food was good and the ambiance and service was intimate, but I just think at this price point there are much, much better options..especially in NYC. I didn't like the cold curry "soup"..just felt kind of off. read more

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Thes restaurant was filled to the gills with several large parties, so crowded that service was affected. The food was just ok. The menu was heavy in steak, but to tell you the truth I'd rather go to Wolfgang's. read more

Came here on a Friday evening at 745pm - my hubby, me and two friends (a couple). Place is very swanky. It is a relatively small dining room but it's cozy, and skews between romantic or a corporating outing feel. They have live music (classic jazz, and a nice rooftop for pricey but good drinks. We couldn't go up because the weather was icky. Also, I suggest coming on a Friday because they have a $42 pre fixe, and also I easily booked on OPT and somehow got a 1000 points. Think it's more of a work feel here given the area so they're probably trying to get more on a Friday. I did have the pre fixe menu, and I got the: - Delicious French Onion Soup - awesome beef broth flavor, crusty cheese atop yum. Probably the best FO soup i ever had (it's so messy to eat!) -The bacon wrapped filet mignon. Med rare. It was more on the rare side but that was fine by me. No one should get a steak more than med rare, lol. Honestly not sure the bacon - I'm not sure that it added much flavor and I normally go nuts for steak house bacon (it was steak house style just more cooked and crisped). The filet however was great! It came wth blue cheese atop. It looked like a small portion but was great for me. -Came with pomme anna which is a kind of a potato gratin type of thing, was yummy. I would have preferred a vegetable but alas they can't substitute for the pre fixe. Most others I was dining with got the pre fixe as well. The main being the filet mostly. My hubby got the wagyu beef stew, but it wasn't really a stew. It was like beef tips with root veggies on top of potato so that should have been clarified cause he was trying to do few carbs. As far as the appetizers; there were a lot of the octopus salad (delicious, grilled), and the root veggies salad (meh). The octopus salad or FO soup would be the best choices. We shared delicious, hearty vidalia onion rings for the table. They could have used more flavor but they were well fried and held up. The pre fixe comes with a good choice of desserts, and since we all got it we shared. Among a chocolate mousse, cake thing - I'm not a fan of chocolate so this wasn't for sure. Then, a grapefruit shaved ice thing with ice - tart and refreshing. Then, probably my favorite, strawberry shortcake which was not too sweet and on a biscuit. Came with green apple sorbet. You can wash it down with some good quality coffee. For $28 you can also do a sommelier wine pairing with the pre fixe, where you get two glasses of wine paired with what you're having. You can make a request on the style of wine you like but they will choose for you. I got a cab and.. I forget the other maybe syrah or shiraz. My other gf did the same and got a cab and rose. The men got amongst cocktails like Old Fashioned, and/or a large selection of bourbons. I could see this being a great space for events. I will say - if not for the pre fixe, they place is very very expensive. I would argue more expensive than a lot of steakhouses that have real street cred in NYC. But it is a nice ambiance. read more

Aretskys Patroon Friends and I went to this wonderful restaurant after reading so many stellar reviews. The great reviews are spot on, Aretskys Patroon is fantastic. First and foremost, the staff, (from the hostess/greeter to the host/owner to the waitstaff) are such accommodating, polished, warm and attentive professionals. We felt utterly welcomed and cared for from the moment we arrived until the moment we left (hours later). The staff anticipated our every need and the service was impeccably flawless. The menu has very appealing choices for everyone, (carnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians, keto and gluten free patrons... ALL have tasty options.) We opted to share the endive and radicchio salad with pear and blue cheese and grilled octopus as appetizers. Both were delicious. While red meat may be the star at Aretskys, we all opted for fish, and it was scrumptious. Most notable was the poached lobster and heart of palm "pasta" (delicious, low carb, keto friendly and gluten free.... FINALLY a smart chef is offering keto friendly "pasta".) The wine list is well curated and extensive. The cocktails are good. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff made our all female table feel extremely comfortable. Don't leave this great restaurant without having the beignets (one order was plenty as 4 tasty beignets with chocolate and vanilla sauces comprise an order). The truly incredible service, great food and pleasant ambiance make Aretskys Patroon a terrific restaurant and we can't wait to return! read more

A great spot in midtown east. I love coming here when the weather is warmer because of their nice and relaxed roof top. The last time I was here I noticed a well known face (Ben Stiller) just hanging out and sipping on an old fashion. I def recommend coming here afterwork for happy hour or grabbing dinner and drinks. It's a great spot to unwind when the weather gets warmer. The prices are decent and the food and drinks are delicious. I recommend if you're eating here to eat downstairs and order some oysters, a good bottle of wine and finish it with a good steak or seabass. read more

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Hidden gem in the middle of business area of manhattan. When I tried dinner, the place was not noisy but with relaxing live music. Overall the food was very decent - my friend and I tried both a famous statehouse and here for consecutive nights, and we both liked sophistication of each dish here more. Its very hard to find a spot where you can chill out and focus on enjoying food and conversation in the middle of manhattan without requiring reservation from way before, but I think this place is the one. Also tried lunch couple of times and they were nice experience too. read more

Aretsky's Patroon - American Near Me - New York, New York

We had a wonderful evening and dinner! Food was scrumptious and Stephane's service was perfect! So nice to meet the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Aretsky as well! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Aretsky's Patroon - Caesar Salad Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Pan Roasted Halibut - American Near Me - New York, New York

Omg found this gem and it was absolutly perfect ! Great rooftop even better food and service. Must try the tuna tartare and the shrimp scampi!!! Chefs kiss read more

The rooftop bar/restaurant was HOT AS HADES. Drinks and dinner at 6pm. Very pretty, I admit, but they need to find a better way to make the experience tolerable from a temperature perspective. To add to that, something happened with our order and it took forever to get our food. There are tons of great rooftop restaurants in NYC, and I will be going to those in the future. read more

Don't understand all of the positive reviews. Went for dinner with a bunch of folks. Had a reservation but they insisted on putting us at a table that was too small. Plenty of other seats and tables that would never be filled. I know this because it took 3 hours for dinner. It wasn't a leisurely pace they were just slow and inattentive. Menu was limited and I ordered a the filet mignon. It wasn't very good and I didn't bother finishing it. One of my friends ordered the duck which was a special and it was over cooked. The tuna tartare appetizer was good and so were there French fries . It was also expensive even for NYC. The filet was $75 and like I said, I didn't finish it. read more

My friends and I went here for restaurant week. We had a great funny waiter who was very accomodating to the fact that I am vegetarian. I still had a vegetarian meal within the restaurant week menu even though it was not on the menu. We also ordered the fried artichoke - its only about 5 tiny pieces and very good. I liked the ambiance. The place was full of men wearing blue blazers. Lots of Richard Gere types. I was in heaven. I went to the cigar lounge upstairs - small selection of cigars but I enjoyed it. This rooftop place has a very different vibe than Club Macanudo. It is a good place to chill with friends rather to do smoke per se. read more