Superb dinner spot with awesome vibes! Great spot to treat clients (something on the menu for everyone)! Centrally located in Midtown, Aretsky's attracts both the corporate power/scene but also draws in a more balanced and trendier crowd. Their starting bread/rolls might be the best complimentary bread ever served! Between the salt and lightly buttered texture they absolutely melt in your math. In addition to the bread, we lucked-up and received complimentary truffle grilled cheese bites. Although it was only an hor dourves, it didn't feel too greasy or salty but was the perfect blend of taste and comfort. Each dish has also clearly been well thought out and each ingredient delicately chosen. The grilled calamari pairs very well with the blood oranges - they also served up ample portions of the calamari. Best entree to order is the Dover Sole! The fish is prepared table side and the tomato tart compliments the fish very well. The beef stew also tasted like it might have been stewing over night and actually seemed to melt right in your mouth. To top it all off, the service was exquisite! Will return with clients for sure. read more

Back again for a holiday dinner. Beautiful space - perfect for a corporate outing. But they can't get the food right for a large group. Three options for the main dish, I specifically asked whether the meat would come out medium rare, because I didn't mind the fish. Of course the steak would be perfectly cooked, they said. Steak was well done (yuck) and the fries were cold. Service wasn't great either this time around. read more

This hidden gem in midtown not only serves some of the most inventive and delicious cocktails but the service and atmosphere is unparalleled. Just two flights up and you are transported to a truly special place. A rare destination in the city where you can enjoy a lovely cigar and sip on a scotch where they have brought the outdoors inside. Whether for business or pleasure your expectations will be exceeded. Now that they have enclosed the rooftop for the Winter months this expectation of warmth and custom cocktails can be enjoyed all year round. Hot tip: try the hot cider. Four paws up! read more

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

First of all.. Pricey! Had a work lunch here and the food was pretty good. Picked it because of the rooftop space and it didn't disappoint. The food was good and the cocktails too. Overall it was a good experience. read more

There are some places that you just want to keep to yourself for fear that if you tell too many people about it, that it will get ruined. Aretsky's is kind of like that. From the ground floor, you'd never know just how awesome it is. When you get inside, you still wouldn't know because it's a very fancy looking restaurant. But if you did know, you'd find yourself on a small rooftop surrounded by hanging garden lights and a generally relaxed crowd. It's a nice place to get a drink after work. read more

Went here for lunch and wasn't too impressed. Don't get me wrong, the service is incredible and the ambiance was cool, but the food was just okay. I had the burrata app and the salmon and both were ordinary. I think I could have made a better version of both at home. The crowd was mostly old business types, and the waiters certainly catered to those patrons more so. The flatbread they put on the table was very had to eat and made such a mess. Overall, I would pass. There are much better places in the city! read more

One of my favorite upscale dining establishments with a cute rooftop, quality cuisine, and a great drinks/wine menu. Classy classic interior, and deliciousness for food. I went with friends, but definitely see this as a romantic spot. read more

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

Ambiance: This is a pretty upscale restaurant/ bar in midtown frequented by tons of post-work, suit-wearing corporate types. Make sure you show up wearing, at minimum, your work clothes. If you tend to be the more casual work type, you may even consider stepping home to upgrade your outfit a little bit. Service: The service is exceptional, from the hosts to the coat check, from the bartenders tot he servers. Absolutely fabulous, warm, efficient, and friendly. Food: Excellent! I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of food here. I guess I just have a pretty low bar for food at a midtown bar but this place is great! I enjoyed the sea bass immensely. I highly recommend the chocolate cake. Mm'mm it is baked just right with melted chocolate inside and served with a perfect side of cream. read more

The rooftop bar is a lot of fun! It is very popular after work and gets a bit crowded but they have great happy hour drink and food specials if you come early. read more

Had a couple drinks in the back bar, and while they're pricey, the pour is generous and the bartender knows what he's doing. This is a good place if you're going for the old wood paneled steakhouse vibe. read more

Chic rooftop for after work drinks, but you pay a price for chic! We were here on Monday evening around 6pm. The restaurant look very nice and classy. The boys checked in their bags and we head 2 floors up to the rooftop bar. The rooftop bar area is nice and comfy. Since it was a Monday night, the place was not busy so we had no issue to grab a table. First thing we noticed was $9 beer (for bud as well). Cocktails were around $15. The boys ordered scotch on rocks, I ordered gin blossom and another cocktail, and the other ladies had a couple of glasses of wine. I personally did not think the cocktails are worth the price. For start, they use tall glasses filled with tiny cubes of ice that water down too quickly. By the time I am half way done, it was all water. For $15bucks, I expect something along the line like Pegu quality. Appetizers - we ordered a couple of fries, chips, sliders, pull porked sandwich and they gave us free donuts (i think they were free). Food was good, but service was slow. Great rooftop to hang out if you are ok with the price... read more

Aretsky's Patroon - Nice outdoor sitting upstairs - American Near Me - New York, New York

Swanky and $$$. Come here when the boss uses the corporate card. But if you must pay, do what I did go during restaurant week. My friend, who also goes by as Mrs. T and I went for pre-fix lunch. There was a choice of two for appetizer, entree, and dessert. Both of us choose the opposite of each other.The appetizers was good, I choose a pate meat platter and other T choose the salad. Entrees, I choose the monkfish and friend chooses the steak and fries. Monk fish was delicious, firm and juicy, and surprisingly a big portion. Tried the steak, meat is tender and fries were good. After eating our entrees. my friend is preggers and she was still hungry. The portions were not small, but she is preggers. So we ordered the crab cake appetizer. We got one round patty of a crispy breading all around, and the meat was not a lump of crab meat but made of loose crab meat. That was so disappointing and at $18 it should be a huge lump of crab meat. Our desserts came and they were good. I got the mango sorbet, very refreshing til the very end. My friend choose the cherry tart crumble with ice cream. That was delicious but more crumble with less cherries would have been better. Overall, I would come back during restaurant week. Two options as your choices for each category is a bit of a downer when this place can give you more options to choose from. They are outrageously expensive. This place has a elegant ambiance and service was attentive. Old school in suits are known to come. We came here last Friday at 1 and this place was deserted. I was surprised that more people would want to try this place during restaurant week. There was no one sitting next to us and that was great not to hear anyone else conversation. Open kitchen view is great. read more

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The food was really good! The sliders were on point and the fries were amazing. The shisito peppers were on the pricier side but honestly they were pretty good (not many of them were spicy). The experience was enhanced by good company and if i wasn't there with someone, it would've not have been a good experience despite the decent food. read more

Aretsky's Patroon - Great Sauvignon Blanc. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Visited Aretsky's a couple of times recently. First for drinks then dinner last night. The roof top bar is a great place to have a drink after work but need to get there early for seats. The drinks at the bar are 'okay' but can be better. Compared to the rooftop, the bar downstairs in the dinning room is better. The deco is classic. I love the posters and pictures hanging on the war. Service is perfect. The menu is not overwhelming but everything is well prepared. There were five of us so we ordered pretty much every entree except the 45-day aged ribeye for two. The price per head is on the high end but given the service and ambiance, would recommend for business or special events. read more

One of the best dining experience in New York City. The wait staff is so helpful and full of recommendations. Everthing here is delicious, but my favorite items is the pomme souffle, whatever I get I will always get this on the side. There is so much to say and pretty much everyone has said it. Go you will not be disappointed and for anyone who is, they are having an off day not the restaurant. read more

Dinner at Aretsky's Patroon is like relaxing into a favorite armchair - warm, cozy, comfortable. The dining room is beautiful. The staff is welcoming - Ken Aretsky came by the table to welcome us and the sommelier carefully explained in enthusiastic depth the differences between two wines from the same vintner even though they were from the very bottom of the extensive wine list's price range. The noise level is just right - enough to feel the excitement of dining out, but low enough to enjoy your companions. But it is the food you will come back for again and again - if you can afford it. Everything we ate was wonderful - the watercress salad with barely cooked but perfectly charred calamari, the ballotine of duck and foie gras, the bouillabaise with, again, perfectly cooked fish, shrimp, mussels, and clams, the buttermilk panna cotta with blood orange and a Campari granita. I can't recommend Aretsky's Patroon highly enough. Go. read more

This review is based on my happy hour experiences - never had dinner there. Nice midtown rooftop happy hour spot. The staff is really friendly and the vibe is pretty chill - though it seems a little uptight when you walk in. The drink prices are a little high for the area but the atmosphere makes up for it. The truffle fries are really delicious! read more

Remember precovid nights out..... Patroon still manages to create that easy feeling. Elegant but not stuffy atmosphere, service attentive & personal, food still top notch. it's the holidays so we treated ourselves to the bay scallops one the of specials but they do all their fish dishes beautifully. Caesar salad & beignets never disappoint. We used to come here for business lunches but now a favorite dinner spot especially the rooftop in better weather. read more

Great vibes and close to work! Is there really much more you can ask for? I found this little gem from a recommendation from a co-worker. This review is just for their rooftop bar. The rooftop bar has the perfect ambiance with the string lights, large space, and younger professional crowd on the weekdays. All the waiters I engaged with were super welcoming and extremely nice. I got my order put in right away and they came to check on the group plenty of times. At 6pm the bar was starting to get crowded. I recommend coming here early or getting a table so you can have a comfortable area to hang out at. Price- Be prepared to pay premium prices for drinks. A glass of wine will run you $15 and a Budlight $9. Considering this is midtown this is pretty normal. Overall, I really enjoyed the feel of the place and love the ambiance. You will definitely see me back here soon. read more

Came here for a colleague's farewell drinks and it was a nice atmosphere. I wasn't strongly interested in any of the cocktails listed since I'm a fan of gin based drinks so they actually customized one for me and it tasted really good! Super friendly staffs read more

Delicious food, especially the mushroom polenta with blue cheese which was out of this world. We sat in the bar for a more casual feel and the bartender couldn't have been more awesome. Overall a delightful experience read more

Exceptional in every way, from the atmosphere on the rooftop to the service, drinks and food. Owners on site entire evening, attentive to all customers, wonderful family run business. read more

Only rating the bar and rooftop on a quiet weekday night - loved it! Great drinks but of course too expensive!

I had been to the rooftop bar with co-workers and friends many times over the last few years, but I had never eaten in the dining room. The roof can be a little crowded and excited at times, but the cocktails and the sliders (and truffle fries) are great. Not to mention the space itself is lovely. So a friend and I tried decided to try the restaurant downstairs last Friday, and it is such a different vibe. Swanky, sexy, with live jazz and a great prix-fix menu. The food and the service were perfect...but the dessert...WAS DIVINE. Having ordered the prix-fix, we were both surprised at the size of the desserts. But all the courses were good size so I guess we should have expected it. We went with the lemon meringue tart and the chocolate raspberry mousse. The lemon was cute and perfectly tart and had this awesome caramel like a dulce de leche. But the chocolate dessert was heaven. It was so pretty and smooth and rich, and had these little crunchy dried raspberry bits that gave it a great texture and the sorbet cut through the dark chocolate. I grew up the daughter of a pastry chef and always have a sweet tooth, but often feel disappointed. So excited to have a place to bring my dad the next time he visits. read more

I do not recall how I came about Aretsky's Patroon, but, once I learned of it, something about the gorgeous pictured of the restaurant really called out to me. Though it had been on my wish list for years, I only recently made it to the space for Summer Restaurant Week. The menu drew me in instantly, and we jumped at the chance to make a reservation. I arrived at the restaurant and opened the heavy red door, which led me into a breathtakingly classy dining room. I was greeted by an amiable Frenchman that helped me check my bags and escorted me to the table, despite the fact that my brother had not yet arrived for the reservation. While I waited for him, I studied the list of intriguing cocktails and notable wines, so that once he did show up, I was ready to order my glass of 2013 Mercer Pinot Gris from the Yakima Valley in Washington State. It was exactly how our server described it - bright, fruity, and with low acidity. My brother's 2013 "Felino" Malbec from Vina Cobos in the Mendoza region of Argentina was fruity and smoky at the same time, but the complexity faded quickly. The meal began with 6 Parker House Rolls served in a warm skillet. The tops of the buns were a bit crunchier than I typically like, but still possessed a moist interior and expertly salted crust. They were served with the obligatory butter, but certainly did not need it. When it came to the 3-course, Restaurant Week menu, we decided to begin with the same appetizer, the Grilled Calamari. A plate arrived that displayed a large leaf of Bibb lettuce topped with the calamari and chilling besides cubes of watermelon. The circles and tentacles had been marinated in a chile-lime vinaigrette that was savory, sweet, and bold. The calamari remained tender and paired perfectly with the watermelon. Despite the boring plating, the dish was delightful! From here, I ventured off on the fish path, while my brother stayed on the land. His Lamb Loin and Belly combination was spectacularly cooked. The belly had a smoky, crunchy and bacon-like quality, while the loin was moist and savory. His protein was served with a Mediterranean-style puree sampler of golden raisin caponata, smoked eggplant puree, and charred tomatoes. My Steamed Red Snapper was lying on top of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and spinach and was enhanced by lemongrass and soy butter - a heavenly mixture I could eat every day. We were on the same track again for dessert, both selecting the Chocolate Pave, a mousse-like cake that was rich beyond belief...but in a good way. The decadent pastry was topped with crunchy macadamia crumbs, served with a sweet mango-passionfruit sorbet, and plated alongside a tart passionfruit curd. Each bite was pure decadence that I did not think I could finish...but, somehow, I did! Lastly, I just have to mention the spectacular service that we received throughout the meal. We were consistently asked if we needed anything else and how we were enjoying our meal. Plus, this was all inquired about in such a gracious manner that it was appreciated rather than causing irritation. Despite the upscale atmosphere and high prices, the maître d' made us feel right at home and on par with the rest of their patrons who were splurging on the full menu. I simply need to return and sample Aretsky's Patroon's regular menu. It should be noted that the place is open for both lunch and dinner, but only on weekdays. They also offer several party rooms and a rooftop lounge. Consider yourself informed and go check it out! read more

This is a good lunch spot with a great rooftop bar. Had lunch with some co-workers this afternoon and I ordered the Lobster BLT which was pretty light. The BLT comes with a mini side salad that completes the meal. By itself the BLT would be a little blah and dry. We ordered the chocolate chip cookie for dessert and it wasn't as great as I hoped. The cookie was hard and the chocolate wasn't the best quality. The service was impeccable though, and that is why I give the restaurant four stars instead of three. read more

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We came here for their restaurant week special. It's definitely a fancy spot and on a regular day you can easily rack up $100 for one person. One reason I wanted to come here was to try their uni bucatini. I've heard great things about this dish and thought it would be perfect to come here to explore. For apps i got - grilled calamari- perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, he got - poached pear with mozzarella which was good. Main dish- I got the uni pasta and it was just as good as I imagined. The pancetta was perfect with the bite of pasta - added a nice saltiness to it. He got the lamb belly and loin which was also great but small. We finished off with pound cake and chocolate pave- which was very rich but tasty and the sorbet seemed freshly made! You also get complimentary bread while you wait so eat up because portions are small! After dinner we scoped out the rooftop bar. Now it's only 2 flights up so you don't get much of a scenery. Plus they had bushes covering the opening to look out so it's really just great to enjoy the weather vs the scenery. The drinks are expensive but i loved the mixology. Killer Old fashioned but honestly couldn't taste the added maple and pecan flavor twist they added to it. read more

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Great menu, cool power vibe, loved the food. Recommend if you want to have a more elevated meal that stands out amongst what is offered in the many other restaurants in midtown. read more

Does anyone want ANTS in their drinks? If so, dine here! You would think we would be compensated for this with a free meal etc, but NO- they just put some desserts in front of us as to bribe us rather than say sorry for the ANT experience. They are lucky we were 5 genuine girls dining and did not make a scene! And when i say ANT(S) i mean about 10! read more

Save room for dessert! So the restaurant is fabulous - it's all excellent, from the warm and professional staff to the true cuisine. The rolls will suck you in and your entree will be incredible, too. But you need to hang in there - you don't want to skip dessert - not here. It's brilliant. Beautifully presented (seriously, it's art), unique and original every time and always with a creative twist on seasonal flavors. My friend and I make up excuses to meet at Patroon and see what's new on the dessert menu. This is THAT place where you plan to have dessert. read more

Great rooftop in the midtown east black hole...it was not crowded on a Tuesday evening. We ordered shishito peppers, oysters and drinks and hung out at the bar for a few hours. I have been not drinking so decided to just order a seltzer. $6 a pop. I guess I should get used to that price but it hurts to know I am just paying for water. I would have loved to try some actual real food but maybe next time! read more

Great place for "big deal" business dining. I came here with a party of eight and in general, we received exceptional (and unobtrusive) service, along with fantastic food. Here's a few things this places is NOT: *Cheap *Casual *Quiet Patroon is definitely pricey, bustling (bordering on loud) and formal. But this can be perfectly appropriate, especially when you're with a varied business crowd -- and even more so when business is covering the tab. Our table's favorites included the caesar salad, beer-braised short ribs and vidalia onion rings (my crab cake appy was not-so-stellar). Two colleagues noted the surprisingly good decaf coffee, and the espresso and loose pressed tea also received thumbs up. If you're going to Patroon, button up that shirt and loosen up that expense account. And then enjoy! read more

I found this place via yelp after my previous boss asked me to go out to lunch before he headed out to his new job in Silicon Valley. He'd never been here, but it got 4 stars and a good menu so what the hell. I made a reservation online for 2 at 12:30 pm. I confirmed over the phone and was asked whether I wanted to be seated on the terrace or inside. Based on recommendations I went for the terrace... fall was looming around the corner so you got to soak up the sun while it's still out shining. When I arrived exactly on time, the nice hostess checked again on my seating preference and then escorted me up a couple flights of stairs to the terrace. It was beautiful out and I liked the space. Working less than a 10 minute walk away, I'm surprised we've never been here for after-work drinks. My boss was 30 minutes late and I didn't even mind. The waiters were attentive and filled my water, but not overly so and gave me space so I could wait in peace. It felt nice to sit and chill outside. I could tell most of the people around me were there on business meetings. I also appreciated the little pillow that made sitting up against the wall much more comfortable. My boss arrived. I have no idea what the thing they bring out in place of bread is. It was like a flat, herby bread stick. It was good and I could have eaten all of it, but I kind of wish there was a spread that came with it. Neither of us had drinks because that's been standard work policy. I would love to have wine every time I eat out at nice places during work hours, and I would love to try cocktails at Aretsky's. Sigh, maybe on another non occasion. I had the Seafood Paella. It was amazing! It came with the shrimp heads on and everything. I just love that. Definitely gives some other paella places in the area a run for their money. I will 100% be back and I'd like to try drinks and some other things (oysters!) and update my review. read more

Wow, what can I say? I came here for a client dinner with about 12 other people, and we had an amazing meal. (Several other members of my team went out for fancy dinners with other clients, and the general consensus was that our experience was by far the best) The service, for one, was stellar. The atmosphere was what you'd expect from a restaurant of this price and location, so I'll mention an anecdote that took place about 2/3s of the way into the meal. One of the dinner guests flagged down a waiter to ask if there was any shellfish in the entree he'd just begun sampling. There was just a hint of something that was giving him a slight allergic reaction, so the waiter assured him that 1) they would swap out the entree for something else if he wanted, and 2) they had epipens in their first aid kit in case anything more untoward occurred or progressed. That really stood out to me, since a few of my friends are highly allergic to various triggers and that small preventative act showed really thorough foresight on the part of the restaurant. We had a grand time, and halfway through the appetizers, more than 8 of us spontaneously decided to get the Caesar salad (made tableside!) after watching another guest enjoy his order. The staff gamely brought by a beautiful portion of fresh leaves and dressing ingredients, and even catered to our request to make two dressing batches - one "light on the anchovies" for the faint of heart, and another one extra-hearty with all the leftover anchovy essence for those of us who appreciate the finer things in life. The wine was great, the food fresh and hot and cooked exactly to order - no small feat for a large party like ours - and we all walked away highly impressed and in good spirits. Props to the company smart enough to host us here!! read more

Just had drinks here and apps in the outdoor are but they didn't disappoint. Love the decor, service (and it got crowded for happy hour) and cocktails were on point. Get here early and you won't be disappointed. read more

If you love fried chicken, love food that tastes like its home cooked (and no, i dont mean in your home, but in the home of someone who can cook their a** off), and love to experience something different, make sure to take a Friday night and visit Aretsky's Patroon for their fried chicken dinner night. Dont be scared off by some of the yelpers lukewarm reviews, because they dont matter, this is totally off their regular menu. Friday Nights, Chef Charles Gabriel comes down from Harlem (with his skillets) to bring southern cooking to midtown manhattan and he does it perfectly. $25 will get you three pieces of perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried chicken, with two sides (candied yams, mac n cheese and black eyed peas are the must-haves) and a great big piece of cornbread to go with it. As if thats not enough, you will also get banana pudding that tastes so homemade you'll think you grew up on it, and it will remind you of something amazing your grandma used to make (even if your grandma never did). Do yourself a favor and order a green tea with your dessert, served in a french press with real tea leaves. Add in live jazz by a 3 piece combo, a room filled with fantastic black and whites of old New York (Im guessing 40's) and you've got a really fun night. The service is a touch on the slow side, but I'll be generous and call it 'unrushed'. I dont know how long Fried Chicken Fridays will last at Patroon, so make sure you get there while you can. Hopefully, it will become a permanent fixture, cause Im looking forward to going back as soon as my cholesterol drops back to normal. read more

This is my favorite rooftop bar come Spring! There always a good after work crowd enjoying a cocktail and some yummy apps (sliders and fries are my faves!). In the colder months there is a great second floor lounge! Besides happy hour, I've had great work dinners and lunches here as well - always good food and great service....good for entertianing clients. read more

Very nice rooftop, classy atmosphere. Cold beers, decent selection. It was 81 degrees outside as I ordered a glass of Cabernet. It was served warm, borderline hot, like a water bottle left on your car dashboard in July. I informed the bartender of this while asking for a chilled white, and he responds, "well, it's 90 degrees today, what did you expect?" Uh, a $14 glass of wine that's properly stored and not just sitting out in the sun. And preferably not apathy and incredulity when I point that out. I wonder how they store their perishable food if that's how they store their wine! I was with a corporate event, so I'm not sure if they were charged for the sauteed red wine reduction in addition to the chilled wine I drank. read more

Great midtown rooftop bar for after work drinks! I've been here a few times and have always had a nice time. The crowd is your typical NYC suits and skirts scenario you find at any of the nicer places in midtown. I haven't eaten in the restaurant part, but have obviously walked by it. It looks cozy. I am quite intrigued by the idea of rooms with different themes. I wish I worked in midtown, would be a nice place for a client lunch or dinner. I have however eaten up on the rooftop and ordered a bunch of appetizers which consisted of classic bar food like sliders and shrimp cocktail. All were satisfactory. Drinks are expensive for nothing special, but I think that is to be expected. read more

Came here for restaurant week in the summer of 2015. It's a classy place and the decor is elegant. I was a bit underdressed and I would recommend wearing a polo or button up for men. The food overall is decent. I had the buffalo mozzarella with peaches for the appetizer. The vinegarette they drizzled on the peaches did not pair well. Otherwise the mozzarella was pretty delicious. For my main I got the lamb loin and lamb belly dish. The loin was cooked perfectly and was melt-in-your-mouth superb. The lamb belly was a bit funky and there were pieces of small bones or hard stems in it. Im not sure exactly what it was but it was distracting and difficult to eat the belly. I dont mind gamey lamb but if you do then don't get the lamb belly. I had the the sorbet for dessert to clean my palate. Overall the food was presented well and tasted okay. The service was great! read more