Excellent views of the Empire state building, lovely staff and delicious drinks! In addition to the rooftop, they have an amazing glass walled interior lounge space. The space looks quite airy and bright during the day which transforms into cozy and romantic at night. Most places in the city don't have all of those things down and I am so glad to have found my favorite! In spite of coming here so many times, I never get bored - not only do they keep the menu interesting, but the afternoons, evenings and late nights all have a very different vibe - laid back vs fancy. It is no doubt one of the best places to watch the evening turn into a night. read more

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Daintree has been on my list for a while, and I finally made it over. It's one of the few rooftop bars in Midtown. They have both an indoor and outdoor rooftop, connected by a short flight of stairs. The outdoor space is pretty small with its own bar, so it fills up quickly and seating is limited. The indoor area is more vibrant and has a nice view. They offer happy hour from 4-6pm, with $12 cocktails, which is quite reasonable. The drinks are decent, nothing overly memorable but solid enough for a rooftop spot. When you're ready to leave, you can pay right from your table using a QR code, which makes the process easy. PSA: Gratuity is automatically added to your bill! read more

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The Empire State Building view is just as beautiful as it seems online. We reserved a Two Tops table, and I do think it was worth it to be up close to the window + see the full view. Although, the rooftop is free entry and open for anyone too. Ordered the Kangaroo Sliders, but I would pass next time. The meat is too chewy for my liking since the bread is so soft. read more

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I came for a cocktail and truth be told I heard it has an excellent view of the Empire State Building. And guess what? It has an EXCELLENT view of the Empire State. Would go back for that every time. The cocktail was good, the ambience okay, but the view is fantastic. read more

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BEWARE HIDDEN CREDIT CARD FEES AND AUTO TIPPING Came here with a friend for drinks after work and really liked the space -- great views of the city, nice hotel bar feeling but not super crowded and got seats at the bar immediately. The bartender was quick and attentive to us, and we got two cocktails off their cocktail menu that were both fine but very sweet and $19 each, which felt a little high but I guess that's just life now. The reason I'm giving 2 stars is the payment system. They make you "pay with a QR code," which adds a $3 fee to your check!! They don't even warn you or offer you an alternative. Also there was an automatic 20% tip on our check (for two people....) which they didn't flag, so when you go to pay it forces you to leave an additional 2-5% tip ON TOP of the automatic 20% that was forcefully added. It took me several very annoyed minutes to figure out how to NOT give an additional tip, but the $3 fee was non-negotiable. Absolutely ridiculous, avoid until they figure this system out and don't pass fees onto the customer. read more

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Came to the Daintree for happy hour and it did not disappoint! The view is fantastic and the ambiance is great for a post work drink or a date. The lights are low, the drinks are good and small plates delish. read more

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Really nice rooftop bar, great for winter as it's all indoors with floor to ceiling glass. The HH prices are excellent, and the dip set is heaven. read more

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stayed up till midnight to select a table 2 weeks ago for a special birthday celebration at this lounge and after walking 20 blocks to get there we find the place is closed with no explanation. Had been there before and while the view is great the drinks kind of suck and the service is slow. I would recommend not booking this rooftop. read more

The happy hour here is such an amazing deal. The staff are super friendly and very accommodating - we wanted to switch tables and they were super willing to do that for us. The views and the vibes were very classy and high-end, yet the drinks were extremely affordable! They give you the yummiest popcorn to snack on too. Daintree has quickly become one of my go-to spots for happy hour with the girls! Definitely make a reservation before coming in though. read more

Daintree - AUSSIE SPRITZ (left), BLOOD ORANGE MULE (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute rooftop bar with a great view of the Empire State Building + downtown. Was expecting it to be open air though. Drinks were yummy. read more

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I made a reservation at Daintree for a small work happy hour on a Thursday at 5pm in January. It was pretty quiet, and it was nice to have happy hour deals until 6pm. The servers were attentive, the drinks were good, and we enjoyed the small bites as well. We didn't feel rushed, despite having a pretty large seating area for a couple hours. Overall, we enjoyed our time there--until I was home and saw our bill. They charged us a $2.49 fee for using the Sunday payment app. It's a small amount, but the idea of being charged a fee in order to pay them leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Lesson learned: If I go back to Daintree, I'll pay with cash. And I'll be hyperaware of fees when paying through QR codes in the future. read more

This fell a bit short for my group. Mocktails that cost more than the real thing is a bit concerning. My friend ordered the Manhattan and said it was poor quality. Redeeming features include the rooftop, it's very nice with a great view. I did like my Orange Julius, but it was rather sweet. Maybe it was an off night, I don't know. Still wouldn't stop you for trying it as I feel it's worth the experience. If you go to the rooftop, you have order the drinks at the bar and then walk your drink on up there. Sit up there for a while and take it all in. read more

I went even though I was already very full from dinner, and it was still delicious. The rooftop was a bit dim, but the atmosphere was fantastic. It's a highly recommended spot for a first date, and the Ricotta Bruschetta was especially good. read more

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Drinks are on pint, service was great, staff were warm and welcoming, the ambiance was refreshing and the killer view of the Empire State Building both from indoors or the open roof top is the cherry on top! I'd definitely go again. read more

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The ambiance and music here were 10/10! The espresso martini in my opinion could have been a little bit sweeter. But all in all, the food was amazing ! & the views of the Empire State Building are truly unmatched. The service was ok, it would take a lil while for our server to check in on us periodically. read more

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One of the best rooftop spots I've been to in awhile. Great drinks, beautiful view that is both indoor and outdoor. Service is good and they have HH every day (even weekends) until 6. read more

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Service was absolutely terrible and staff was incredibly rude subpar at best not recommended

I recommend coming at night for the best view of the Empire State building. They have a drink menu and some small bites so it's cute for a quick date or a quick late night meet up. Not necessarily a whole restaurant experience. read more

Had a nice time at Daintree! There decor is very cute and the staff is friendly. The view is nice although I think there are better NYC rooftops if you're really looking for a view. The happy hour had some cocktails and bites, so we had the blood orange mule and hummus plate. Really enjoyed the mule - it was flavorful without being too sweet. Then had the Ms Cosmopolitan, which was too sweet for me although if you like sweet drinks you might like it. The hummus plate was standard. They give a free bowl of seaweed popcorn, which was nice. Music was a bit loud, so keep in mind if you're on a date or looking to have an intimate conversation. Otherwise a nice place to check out! read more

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We came here upon staying at our hotel. We were told since we didn't have reservations we could only stay an hour. We were seated and then served regular water. Also, we ordered a bottle of sparkling water. Then we started our food and drink orders. The wings are must here. Be warned for mocktails they don't give you as much as ordering with alcohol. We all noticed that while drinking. It's weird. It's the reason for 3 stars drinks are not equal. There are high ceiling and views are exceptionally good. read more

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Stopped by here on a weeknight and it was fairly busy. Would recommend making a reservation if possible especially if you have a larger group. They were able to accommodate since I was just a party of two. The rooftop is located on the top of a hotel, which also has a cute bar area on the street level that I've also grabbed drinks at the first time I was here when they didn't have availability. There's two areas once you get off the elevator to sit at. There's the front area that has floor to ceiling windows and offers a wonderful view of the city. The other is the back area with the bar, which was still a lovely place just didn't have as nice views. They no longer have the $12 special with 6 oysters and a drink sadly - they just have happy hour from 4-6pm and 11-close. It's a decent happy hour for NYC as prices for cocktails are around $10-$11. We also ordered fries ($8) which came with a brown garlic aioli dipping sauce, and was good to snack on. Overall a cute spot to bring friends visiting nyc or stop by for happy hour! read more

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We stopped at Daintree in between dinner and another rooftop reservation in the area. Upon entering on a Saturday night, the rooftop was not crowded at all. The ambiance was dark, cozy, and relaxing. There's seating near the windows for views of the city, but we cozied up in two chairs surrounded by plants. The plants added a nice touch to the rooftop and actually separated us from another party on the other side. I didn't order a cocktail and just settled for a glass of wine. Their wine list isn't extensive (as expected). I didn't take a look at any food options that they offered. read more

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This is such a fun rooftop bar that I don't ever hear a lot of people talking about. It's located on the 29th floor of the Hendricks Hotel. The rooftop area is a bit small, but has an amazing view directly looking at the Empire State Building. Downstairs they also have a lounge area. They only serve food in the actual restaurant area of the hotel, but they serve 1/2 a dozen oysters for $12 during happy hour AND it comes with a free drink. That is a steal! read more

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This is such a cute little date spot or place to go with friends! The rooftop has such a great view of the Empire State Building and is honestly really cute for a good convo and catching up! It's a small little spot but has tables and chairs to sit and watch the view. We had the blood orange mule and the spicy tequila cocktails and they were pretty yummy! The bartender was also welcoming as well. read more

Great views! We came for happy hour but they no longer have happy hour. The cocktails were good, but it was so sunny inside I had to wear my sunglasses and it got pretty warm. The small menu they had sounded okay but when the food was brought out to those around us, it looked worth the price (size and in appeal), although no oysters on the menu. For not having reservations, we were allotted 90 minutes at our spot, which I thought was more than reasonable. However it does get packed, and the elevator takes a while. read more

We visited recently, so this is not an oyster review. Daintree is not without its charm (palm trees everrrrwhere), but it's a pre-game spot, not a spend-the-night spot. There just isn't much in the way of space, views or drinks to pass more than an hour or two. Yes, you can see the Empire State building directly in front of you, but the overall vista is so narrow that there isn't much else you can see. Drink-wise, I liked the Tropic Thunder and Taipan, but was meh on the Diplomat. Our server was nice, though, and knew when to check in and when to leave us alone. On the same block, you have Daintree, Spyglass and Refinery rooftop bars. Out of the three, I'd rank Daintree last. Like I said, it's not without its charm, but it also isn't particularly memorable in a sea of rooftop bars. read more

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I love ittttt the customer experience is nice! My friends and I got to enjoy the space and quite frankly...im always going. I got a little death (drink) and chicken tacos and it was soooo good! read more

U like oysters? Love oysters? Nice atmosphere? Drinks? Deals? Vibin' with friends? Well I know I do. So finding this rooftop bar gem was FAB! Cute! And a place I wanna bring my friends!!!!! FIrst time at Daintree and I loved my experience there! Brought my friend and she really enjoyed herself too! We ordered 2 dozen oyster, 2 old fashion, and the whipped lemon ricotta. Feb deal- a dozen oyster with a classic drink for $12 - a dozen oyster ( topped with trout roe) -a classic drink ( choice of: Manhattan, Old Fashion, Negroni, Martini) -Tuesday - Saturday -4pm -6pm The menu book was clean and chic. Decor and the view was FABULOUS! Food was BOMB! Last year I found out that shucking oysters r fun but tedious. And THIS oyster deal ( for this month) is a deal that I just COULDNT PASS UP! A dozen oyster with a classic drink for $12! And these oysters had smoked trout roe! I mean the DECADENCE! Oysters already makes me feel Boujie but adding roe on top?! That's boujie on another level~~~~ and I'm here for it! The oysters were SO delicious. The drink choice with the deal, wasn't our favorite ( because they were strong drinks and we prefer sweeter cocktails). But we did get the old fashion which smelled BEAUTIFUL! The orange essence ! Would love to try their other cocktails next time. What really shocked us was the whipped lemon ricotta with pistachio chili crisp/ oil with herbed focaccia. It was MIGHTY DELICIOUS! Great texture and flavor! Was not too heavy or too spicy! So BALANCED! The only thing is, NOT ENOUGH FOCACCIA!!!!!! BREAD IS LIFE!!!!! But u know carb is everyone's enemy (by everyone I mean ME!) Overall it was a very nice atmosphere to be in and COMFORTABLE! The hostess and staff were all super friendly and kind! Would go back again! read more

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The ambiance, view & Garden Soirée cocktail get five stars; the food, not so much. Is it just me or does everything get over-salted these days, thanks to everyone's taste buds being dulled? Popcorn, burger, french fries. Nothing on their menu offered anything that would have offered a break from the salt. Yes, I get that it's a bar and you're paying for the gorgeous view, but the cliché of over-salted to get the clientele to order more drinks feels a little on the nose. read more

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Cute and cozy spot with drinks and pretty views. I love the decor of this place. Everything is just so neat and well decorated. It's a great spot to come with your partner or friends over drinks and just enjoy the midtown skyline views. read more

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I bought tickets to the NYE party. It has been over a week and not received any responses from this company regarding my question. Their automated call system claims no NYE party exists. They have not responded to email from either me or my wife. I don't understand how such an expensive venue, $800 a ticket, can be so incompetent it has worst service than an applebees read more

Like many other yelp reviews around the same time (Feb 2022), I came to Daintree after hearing word of their insane oyster deal from TikTok. What is the deal you ask? Well, for the small price of $12, you get 12 deliciously fresh oysters topped with trout roe and a delicate cucumber sauce along with a drink of your choice. The oysters normally sell for $23 for just a half dozen! So getting a whole dozen for $12 is an absolute steal. This is only for the month of February so make sure you book a spot fast! The drink options include negroni, old fashioned, martini, and the manhattan. We got the old fashioned and martini and they were very good but probably the highest alcohol content I've ever had for those cocktails, so be careful! The vibes were on point here. It was lounge style, and we got to catch a good view of the sunset as Daintree is on the enclosed rooftop of a high rise. read more

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Looove the vibes. Love the drinks. Love the views. decor is so cute and instagrammable. But the service is so ass lol every time I come it takes so long to order a drink because the servers are overwhelmed/understaffed and can't remember who came first. Three times now I've gone here and waited at the bar and saw other people order AND get their drinks before me even though I was there first. But i still give it 4 stars because I know they aren't trying to be rude just overwhelmed. read more

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Awesome new rooftop bar! Made a reservation on a Saturday evening but didn't need it at 4pm when they opened. This rooftop is quiet with an awesome view of the Empire State and downtown Manhattan. Cocktails are $16 and wine is $18. They also have a small food menu. We ordered the lemon ricotta dip which was delicious! Definitely worth it! They add a 20% tip to your bill automatically, FYI! There are also two sitting areas downstairs from the rooftop. Very modern cute decor! Overall, awesome rooftop! One of the best in Midtown I've been too! read more

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Mariska is F*ing delightful! What a wonderful girl, and the bar is beautiful! Great selection of liquor and wine. Gorgeous views from every angle. Highly recommend if you like decent bars with delightful staff read more

Arrived as a walk-in just before sunset and was warmly welcomed. Good beer. But let's talk about the views. Inside: warm, comfortable perfect view of the Empire State Building. Take the stairs up a level and you're rewarded with an outdoor terrace where you can take in the atmosphere of sunset in Manhattan. Of all the rooftops this was one of the best finds. read more

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I'm so glad I happened to find this place on Instagram -- it did live up to the hype! It was really the food and drinks that sold us (the space itself was smaller than I thought!). We came for the March happy hour special ($10 for classic cocktails). I really liked both the Cold Brew cocktail and French '75. I also liked the complimentary seaweed popcorn--a great snack! However, what really blew us away was the dish with focaccia and ricotta. There was a spicy chili oil on the ricotta which was such a cool combo--never had a dish like this before! There were so many other things on the food menu we would have loved to try. We would def come back! read more

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A pretty fun spot overall with great cocktails, but an underwhelming rooftop situation. Location means everything in the city, so if you're just getting out of Penn, Koreatown or Bryant Park this is an ideal location for an after-after party. Kudos to the DJ for mixing Drake with TLC btw. read more

This rooftop has such great views of the Empire State Building-my favorite iconic landmark in NYC! You can also take an additional flight upstairs to go outdoors, and get an even better view! read more

View is AMAZING! We sat directly in front of the Empire State Building and watched the sunset and the lights come on - dreamy. The food is overpriced and tinyyyyy portions (at least the appetizers). The wine was priced pretty fairly. The only con is the service...we had to wave down the server any time we needed something; they never once came to check on us out of their own free will and everything was an annoyance but at least the view was good! read more