This place is too good to be real. Soon, everyone will know about SixtyFive and it'll be impossible to get in like most other rooftops in Manhattan. For a $15 glass of wine (the most affordable on their menu), you can enjoy unparalleled views of Central Park and midtown to downtown Manhattan. Since you're on Top of the Rock, there's literally nothing blocking your view, except of course, the couple next to you taking anniversary selfies. I came around 6pm so I can view the sunset on the Hudson and get a glimpse of the city lit up beautifully at night. It was already slightly chilly in mid September out on the deck, so be sure to dress appropriately. The indoor is very nice as well if you're more into that. Oh, and the bathroom smells glorious. Crowd consists of some tourists, older ladies and gents, and locals who discovered this place on Yelp like I did. Definitely will be taking my out-of-town friends and family here. read more

Bar SixtyFive - Speechless. Just so beautiful - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here 01/072016 7p for birthday drinks & what an amazing wonderful venue. The view is far better than anything any of the very good photos here describe, you get the same view as Top of the Rock with the amazing splendid view which makes 1 so proud to be a human, American, New Yorker, anything, you'll be glad you're there period. As for the drinks, just great, everything. Even the virgin pear water with ginger snaps is grand. It's super pricey but you get what you pay for. I had the Russeldorf beer from Cologne, Germany which was great. I feel that they super chill it so that it stays extra cold even after a while. The tips many say are all true: don't pay $30 for Top of the Rock when you can come here, pay either nothing at all or for some of the rather pricey cocktails ($18) though there are $10 beers which are still of a fine quality & selection. There's a sushi bar here which looked very quite since the prices are the top of the line ($7/piece, $22/roll type). The reserved tables on the periphery of the interior have a 2 drinks/person or $50/person minimum which 1 can easily skip by patronizing the balcony, the interior standing tables or no table at all. The coat check on the mezzanine isn't required, as guilty or self-conscious as 1 might feel skipping it. The staff are all amazingly perfectly courteous, thoughtful, helpful, and coiffed/dressed. Six stars, if I could. read more

The other photos don't do this justice. We expected the place to be a bit douche and pretentious but it wasn't at all. We got there right around 9 p.m. on a Saturday and we able to get right upstairs and a seat at the best table outside right in the middle. Best view of the skyline. Completely unobstructed. Drinks were good and around $17 a cocktail and $8 a beer. Pleasant experience. Only negative is sometimes service was slow but everyone was friendly. If you are a teetotaler or not into fun there are americanos or espressos for $5. read more

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Came here for drinks and dinner the other night. I would say the crowd makeup was 1/3 tourists and 2/3 locals. I was glad the majority were locals, phew! The two of us ordered a bottle of the Silice Cotes de Provence rose which was delicious and super pretty. Shared the teeny tuna tacos, pigs in a blanket and the four joint burger. The burger was great, very well made with four different kinds of meat and perfectly medium rare. We finished with the chocolate dream dessert which was disappointing. For the price tag you would think you would have more than two tiny bites. It ended on a bad note unfortch but I will possibly be back as the space was gorge. Make sure to make a reservation and request a spot by the window. They seated us by a column which obstructed our view so we asked 2x for a new table and finally they were able to accommodate. I was quite surprised at how lovely this space was, 270 degree views from the 65th floor, how breathtaking! You can even see the hideous 432 Park building! read more

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YES I'm a fan! Drinks are reallllly expensive but well expected thanks to the gorgeous view overlooking central park and empire state building! read more

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I think the best part may have been the coat check. The view is great but the place is a little stuffy. We went for dinner. Our server seemed slow to take orders and slow to bring them out, and brought out an item we didn't order which then ended up on our tab. One entree tasted so poorly seasoned, we couldn't eat it. The manager was very gracious in attempting to resolve the problem which we greatly appreciated and the service was friendly although slow and seemingly unorganized. The view was great and so was the variety of vegan options. Glad to see the view. Maybe they were having an off night? Can't say for sure. read more

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I have some bars in NYC that come to mind that are so good and make it to me I'll-never-tell-you list. While this isn't one of them LOL this is definitely a stellar bar nevertheless. The Rockefeller observatory is a floor above- at this bar though, you get the same view for free. Granted yes, the drinks are truly around $20, but the observatory entrance fee is $30. Why do that to yourself? The bar won't let you in unless you're dressed well (YESSS, which means no gaudy obnoxious, mainland tourists with their selfie sticks). The crowd is a great mix of people and those who talked to us were super friendly- we went around 7- during sunset and during the time when most people would either be out for dinner or back home after work. We spent enough time there to see the sunset turn the horizon to saffron while the weather stayed kind throughout. read more

Good cocktails and good table snacks. Spectacular views. Cocktail onions are on point. It helps that I wasn't picking up the tab. . . read more

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The highest bar in Manhattan. Beautiful views, great service, amazing presentation. I was pleasantly surprised by each appetizer we tried. Drinks were ok but the beautiful and delicious food made up for it. read more

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Nice crowd, expensive drinks that do not get you drunk and live jazz band on Friday nights until end of summer. Worth coming for the view, but wouldn't recommend if you are looking for a place with decent food. It's all about the atmosphere in here. read more

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::Rooftop bar with sweeping view of NYC:: | Ambiance | -Situated on the 65th floor of the Rockefeller center, SixtyFive offers spectacular unparalleled and unobstructed views overlooking Manhattan. The ambiance is luxurious and classy; there is an enclosed section with floor to ceiling windows with a wraparound terrace. I would definitely recommend grabbing a seat outside to fully appreciate the view while enjoying the cocktails and small plates. | Food & Drinks | -This is a very pricey spot (even by Manhattan standards) with drinks averaging $25 a glass. The drinks are well mixed and tasty and for the occasional experience, I believe, worth it. I remember feeling a sense of appreciation and awe as I sipped my Manhattan and watched the sun slowly set over Manhattan. -We ordered the oysters, chicken liver and foie gras pate, ham croquetas, wagyu beef sliders, and charcuterie. My favorite was the chick liver and foie gras pate! The truffle brioche that it came with was so delicious we had to keep asking for extras!! read more

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Amazing service, views and urinals? Let the lovely staff of SixtyFive Bar treat yourself to a night that will leave you penniless, but rich with experience. Our first rounds were cocktails. There was a large variety and the bar tender can pretty much make up any you like. We were glad to see they were filled with ice, as we intended to make our drinks last as long as possible ( we like to think of it as efficient and savvy not stingy and poor) ... And we were about 1 m away from the sun. They were delicious! Expensive at US$25 but let's be honest, we are paying for the views, not the drinks. *Advice- it costs US$30 to go up to the observation deck at the Rockefeller Centre. Dress up fancy and get yourself a cocktail at SixtyFive and you're literally saving yourself five dollars, with a 100% better experience.* Mitch ordered beers after that,reasonably priced. I ordered a vodka, lime and soda (trying to watch my thighs) but I was terrified to order it as the prices weren't on the menu, but other spirits have prices surpassing the hundred dollar mark... for one shot! I asked the waiter what the cheapest vodka was, and as his 2004 Oakley sunglasses suggested, he was cool about it. Mitch- I ordered the fried potatoes, and was more than surprised with the large portion of fried goodness that came out. Fluffy potato, crispy skin and a very salty seasoning. They came out with a white sauce that can only be described as shallow and pedantic... in all seriousness it was a truffle aolii, which offset the saltiness of the potato (which I believe are purposely salted so much to make me drink more... at least that's what I told Katie). Overall I was happy with them as a large snack, and nothing more. Katie - I panicked ordered (definition: when you don't know what you want yet, but your partner has already ordered and the waiter is looking at you.) I ordered the spicy tuna roll. I saw the lovely Japanese man prepare it fresh, which is nice because I've had food poisoning from sushi three times in my life. It was quite a small portion, but I wasn't expecting too much from a fancy bar. It was delicious... And I consider myself somewhat of a sushi slut... I've tried a lot of sushi in my time and this sushi was at least top 3. I ate it painfully slow, which is very unlike me; I resemble a vacuum cleaner when it comes to food, like a little leprechaun is going to come steal my food if I don't eat it that instant. Mitch's portion was large as well, so I didn't want to be tortured by watching him eat his potatoes after this fatty finished her sushi 20 minutes ago. (It happened anyway; And I ate a couple of his potatoes) the sushi tasted very fresh; the sesame seeds and rice falling apart, like fresh food should. There was also a very generous little bowl of soy sauce... I love me some soy sauce. For the small portion of sushi we paid US$16, but I must say it was worth every penny, it surpassed any other sushi I have paid $10 for in New York... And I didn't shit myself the next day, bonus! Mitch- I would have bought a $300 whiskey shot to get the view from the men's bathroom. It was the highest and most glorious wee I have ever had ...since high school. It took every ounce of my being not to fill my pockets with free mints and sit in the shoeshine chair like King Henry the viii. It was basically a birds eye view of New York City and I bet the cocktail prices reflect the plumbing maintenance. Overall our experience was what we envisioned New York to be like, and although it is very expensive, it was worth every penny and we 100% recommend it. As a once off whilst in the Big Apple, it is definitely our pick. read more

Bar SixtyFive - The views from the top of SixtyFive bar are worth every penny. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Very pretty bar on the 65th floor of 30 Rock (now called the Comcast building), next door to the Rainbow Room. Best rooftop view in Midtown - BY FAR! Also one of the 2 best rooftop views in Manhattan - right up there with The Top of the Standard (aka The Boom Boom Room) in Meatpacking, but without the tough door. Classy, quiet, intimate. Not crowded at all. Age range of mostly 30s-50s. Not a lot of sweet, girly cocktails. It reminded us SO much of Signature Lounge in Chicago! This is smaller, but the view here more than makes up for it. Mandatory, but complimentary coat check in the hallway outside. read more

I went to Bar Sixty-Five last night to celebrate with my Mom. It was a rainy night but it was a great place to celebrate. After two bouts with life-threatening cancer over the last 15 years, she was given a clean record for a suspected third round of cancer yesterday. We were anxiously awaiting this news for several weeks. The food was very good. The Rockefeller fried oysters made the meal for me. I've never had oysters like that. Delicious! The service was helpful, polite and polished, as well as down to earth and friendly. I was impressed by each server and staff member who attended to us. The drinks were very good but not great. They were expensive, and not the best I've had. However, everything else was fantastic and the view is worth the expensive drinks! Probably the best view of the city I've had yet. read more

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If you go to this bar, you're going for the view. It's amazing. And it's even more amazing during the summer when the outdoor patio is open. And it's even more amazing than that if you can be there for sunset. It's unbelievable. There's no rooftop bar that I've been to that competes with this view of Manhattan (well maybe the bar on the roof of the Met, but that's mostly a view of central park). The drinks here are definitely overpriced, even by New York standards, because you're paying for that view. The cocktail I had was too experimental for me and tasted like pure smoke. For $20, I was definitely disappointed. Ideal situation: Get a cool glass of white/rosé on a summer evening on the outdoor patio, where you can linger and not feel like you're hovering over diners, and just soak in that NYC view! read more

We were visiting NY and didn't want to pay for admission fees to Top of the Rock ($34), so we went to Bar SixtyFive instead. The bar is only 2 floors below Top of the Rock, so the view is pretty much the same. We came here during the evening, and the view was gorgeous! They have a dress code, so we dressed more business casual. I've seen some going all out. We ordered cocktails, but they were pretty overpriced ($18-$20). I was kind of disappointed with our drinks because they tasted like straight up champagne and white wine instead of a cocktail. Meh, not worth $20. But in the end, we had a fun and memorable night. Seriously, don't waste your time and money on Top of the Rock aka tourist trap. Tip: free coat check read more

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Best views in town. A bit pricey but it's totally worth it. Instead of paying over $30 to visit the Top of the rocks, go have a drink at the Sixty Five, you'll pay less and enjoy the exact same views. It's a very romantic and old-style glamorous bar, you'll feel like you're going back in time. read more

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Beautiful view of the NYC skyline but the food was meh! We came early to get a nice seat on the terrace, $65/person minimum if you want to seat out there. I was pregnant so I couldn't drink but my hubby enjoyed his cocktails, he said cocktails were strong but just right amount of strong. The food was okay. I got a tuna tartare (lacking in flavor all over), grilled peach was sour but had a good crunch to it. Got a pulled pork sliders (I liked this) and crab cakes were small but the best of all of them. I enjoyed the view very much and got to catch the sunset as well. read more

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I have been to bars upon bars, but none as breathtaking as this one. The drinks were crafted with an artistic attentiveness; and the view the best in Manhattan. The $20 + tip drink cost was more than worth it considering the view, which is hands down the best in the city. I've tried to make my time in the city a ware between of the beaten path and well worn gems. This is a beautiful place to come for views, great cocktails, and good conversation. read more

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Excellent service, food, and drinks. Quick tip be sure to wear a collared shirt if you're a guy or you may be turned away. For a snack We had the chicken liver and foie gras pate with toasted truffle brioche and spiced quince jam with toasted bread crumbs. The helping of truffle in the brioche was generous and made for a delightful but not overwhelming flavor combined with ever so soft and fluffy brioche and that had the perfect flaky crust. The combination of the flavors of the brioche, pate, and jam as well as the textures of the toasted crust with the bread crumbs was wonderful. We also got a ginger beer with limeand a Vidal 2012 ice wine (Inniskillin, Niagara, Canada). The with ginger beer was a complex take on a typical ginger ale. The ice wine was sweet and enjoyable after a mostly savory snack. read more

Take. Out. Of. Town. Guests. Here. Great views. Amazing drinks. Better to drink, dress cute, & take in the views than wait in line with 253748475 tourists & pay the same amount for the same views, if not more. Problem & night solved. (Be aware, it's a maze & a million elevators to take up to the place) read more

Amazing spot. I cant say enough bout this place. Found Sixty five by accident while walking around Rockefeller center after my birthday dinner a few nights ago. Advertisment does work people! This place looked so good. So, we tried it. What amazing service. Even people directing you where to go in the buliding. I really love when staff speaks to you with respect, and kindness. Got a nice table in middle of the restaurant. Right away you cant help but notice amazing view of the city. It's just breath taking. Best of all you can go out, and take pictures,have a drink if you like. This happened to be a chilly thursday night. Was little tough to be outside otherwise we would have opted for a table there. Anyways, we ordered the chocolate mousse and coffee. Was late and we already had dinner. Mousse was amazing! The best I ever had. It very rich in flavor, but not too overwhelming. Had delightful spoon of fresh cream and carmel crunch on top. Then fresh pears I believe mixed in. Just creative and delicious. Our waitress Shawna was a real sweetheart. Always checked on how we were doing, gave the wonderful recommendation for dessert, and took pictures of us to remember the night. This place is pricey but well worth it. I highly suggest coming here whether its a simple drink or big occasion. You cant beat the view or the amazing service. I guarantee you wont regret it. Go and enjoy! Btw, the bathroom. Omg! Amazing! Yes, I am saying it. Even the bathroom, wow. Extremely clean, fresh flowers everywhere, the soap was good even. Just an amazing smell. Hubby and I are definitely coming back. read more

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Best Rooftop view of New York City. For me at least. Here's why.. So my good friend and I decided to spend 2 weeks in New York. I made an awesome itinerary that included a number of rooftop bars. I'm a sucker for outdoor drinking. I searched the Internet for the best and worst and it came down to SixtyFive and another popular place I won't name. We ended up choosing SixtyFive because it's not only an iconic place to say you had a drink but the VIEW IS GORGEOUS. We got glammed up and went to SixtyFive the first night we arrived in NYC and it really did set the tone for our trip. It's magical being high up in a beautiful city, it makes you giddy. We had 2 drinks and had a great time on the terrace. I will say the dress code wasn't an issue because we dressed up but I did see an few guys with jeans and button down long sleeve shirts. People that think it's expensive are absolutely right but I think it's totally worth a $25-50 tab. I will likely go back every time I visit New York. read more

Bar SixtyFive - Magical View - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place is perfect if you go for the view. Make a reservation if you want to sit near a window. Without a reservation, you can only stand around pub tables in the center. The drinks are pricey ($20-$30), but what do you expect for such a great location? The drinks are beautifully made cocktails. There is an outdoor patio where you can see beautiful views of the city, including the Empire State Building. read more

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Fell in love with this spot. Obviously the view is incredible. The food much better than expected--my experience at most of these "view forward" spots is that the cuisine and service generally are lacking. Not so here. And I now definitely require a pearl in every martini. Tip: Definitely make a reservation. read more

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Bring money. Fantastic views of the city but you pay for it. There's an outer deck you can access thru side door. You'll wait in line so be sure to time it. Drinks and food are expensive. You're paying for experience and view. Worth going up for a quick drink and pictures. read more

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Pros: - You'll be hard pressed to find better views of the city than here. - If you're looking for an upscale bar feel then this place is for you. - Drinks are great. Food is above average. Cons: - Can be super loud and crowded. - Fairly expensive. But what do you expect at a place like this Overall, it's one of the best spots in New York if you're looking for an upscale bar feel and, most importantly, views. Only thing, be sure you make reservations to get a table otherwise you're stuck waiting in line to get in. read more

Made a reso for my boyfriend's birthday months ahead of time for 10 people. Turned out I over invited just by a few heads and called to see if that would be an issue. It apparently was an issue...by this point, it was too late to change the location of this surprise birthday gathering. As assumed, 10 of us arrived which completed our reservation. Two more showed up and they could not squeeze two more in! For a place of this stature and reputation, you would think their customer service would be a bit more accommodating. This was after we placed a $300 pre-order on just food! All together our bill was about $700. This is the type of place you go once and your done. have no desire to go back after he chaos we had to endure. read more

Like most other reviewers, my partner and I made a reservation at Bar SixtyFive to avoid paying admission fees to the Top of the Rock. Even though we ended up spending more than the $34 we would have spent on the elevator ride, it was well worth it. The cocktails are fabulous and you NEED to try the Choco-Feller dessert. I started with the Silver Slipper cocktail which was essentially an aviation made with vodka rather than gin. I followed it up with the more bubbly Champagne Cocktail. Both of these drinks were delicious sippers, perfect for enjoying the panoramic view. The highlight though was definitely the Flaming "Choco-Feller" Alaska that we had for dessert. The Choco-Feller is essentially a ball of ice cream covered in chocolate cake and coated with marshmallow. When the server brought it to our table, he poured some kind of alcohol over it and lit it on fire which toasted the marshmallows. Amaaaazing! Absolutely worth the $15 price tag. I only had one issue with the bar. One of my pet peeves is places that try to maintain a faux-exclusivity. Both their website and signage in the building suggest a more formal dress code. However when we got upstairs we found that many of the patrons were wearing jeans and t-shirts. I also found that you didn't actually get a better view by reserving a table: those standing were able to get a much clearer view. I'd still recommend reserving a table to guarantee you get in, but definitely make sure you take some time to walk around and enjoy the view! read more

Came here and walked in without a reservation. Staff seemed friendly and so professional. The view is breathtaking and the crowd is nice specially after work. Seems like a lot of young professionals today. Always my fav place to grab a drink and enjoy a nice atmosphere read more

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I've been to 21 rooftops in nyc before this one. This was my 22nd. Hands down, this is the best 360 view of NYC. Better than magic hour, better than 230 fifth better than any rooftop in the area. I was amazed that I could see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, New Jersey and uptown from the same roof. The drinks are super expensive but don't come for the drinks come for the view unless you're coming for the rose pop up shop. I did get two drinks and they were delicious just 20 bucks a piece(24 with tip)There's parking by st Patrick's cathedral so don't be afraid to drive. The food menu is limited but there's tons of food in the area like ocean prime! read more

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Pricey but worth the view! Great artisanal cocktails overlooking the center of Manhattan.

Went here for a light dinner/drinks when a friend was visiting from out of town and we had a great time. The view was unbeatable and absolutely beautiful at night and the ambience made us feel as though we'd picked a good place for a "fancier" night out. We ordered the cheese board, cocktails, and a few salads and I have to say the cheese board was to die for. I would go back for the cheese board alone... but the roasted root vegetable salad was good too. Not sure it's right for a hearty meal but certainly great for drinks and snacks/light meal, which was what we were looking for anyway. read more

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If you want the best view in Manhattan, look no further then Bar Sixty-Five which is located on top of Rockefeller center. Instead of paying 30 bucks to go see the views on Rockefeller center just make a reservation at this bar and get the same view for the money only with a drink in your hand. read more

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Such a good place to go. Dress well and enjoy a delicious cocktail(mama rose for me) eating a delicious Burger, with an Incredible vie ( the same as top of the rock) read more

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Absolutely wonderful place to see the New York skyline! I recommend going at night as the lights are spectacular to view so high up! The food was to die for we had the peekytoe crab on sourdough, one of their burgers, the bass, and of course the baked Alaska chocolate cake! Everyone was very kind and helped us celebrate our anniversary so it's a very romantic place to dine. Couldn't recommend it enough :) read more

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Don't miss this experience! We got there on a Wednesday late afternoon at about 430... we were 2nd in line but it grew very quickly to over 100 people. They let those with a reservation in first (make 1-2 weeks before) and then in 5 minutes starting letting people in line go up but only so many at a time. There is a one drink minimum and that runs you about $20 each. The views are amazing!! Next time I will make reservation and stay for dinner. I marked it down one star because they really should open at 4 so you can catch the sunset. The Rainbow Room is only used for private events....they won't even let you take a peek at it :/ read more

Bar SixtyFive, an establishment that doesn't know the meaning of the word "Reservation". Let me help them. According to "Merriam-Webster" the word reservation in this context is defined as "an arrangement to have something (such as a hotel room) held for one's use also : a promise, guarantee, or record of such engagement" We are traveling to NYC from out of town for a long weekend to celebrate a birthday and enjoy the seasonal magic that NYC has around the holidays. We made reservations more than a month in advance. A week or more passed before I was called and told they were cancelling my reservation because someone else wanted a reservation, which apparently has precedence over mine. The employee at Bar SixtyFive was kind enough to assist in making another reservation while we were still in town. Unfortunately, that good deed was undone as I just received a call from them cancelling my second reservation. Same situation, Bar SixtyFive pushed us away in favor of someone else who called later. Nice touch! Visitors, or anyone trying to plan a special evening, avoid this establishment at all costs. All the excitement you might have at the thought of bringing your special someone here will be squashed like a bug. Reservations don't mean a thing to Bar SixtyFive. Special plans or moments mean nothing to Bar SixtyFive. read more

ASK FOR JANE! There are a lot of reasons to come here. The view is stunning, the cocktails are great and the food is outstanding. But this you already know and could probably read about that on this review site or any other. If you want to enhance your experience, ask for your server to be Jane. I have eaten at thousands and thousands of restaurants around the world and really have I seen a server with this much and care, kindness and humor. in fact, she would be driving decision why I would want to eat again because we had that much fun sitting in her section. read more

Bar 65 is spectacular in so many ways. The food, the drinks, the service and oh my G-d the breath-taking views!!!! Jeanette is the ultimate! It would be a sin to miss the experience! Sitting outside as the sun sets, drinking an old fashioned or a Manhattan in an iconic and historical landmark, the likes of which there is none other, is about as close to reaching the heavens as one could only imagine! Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime! Get there! Live, love and laugh! read more