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    Elsie Rooftop

    3.6 (423 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    I had a very disappointing experience at Elsie's Rooftop. I came in because I was experiencing a medical emergency and urgently needed to use the restroom. As I was leaving, the hostess wearing glasses made a mocking comment about me going directly to the bathroom rather than stopping at the host stand. The two other hostesses standing behind her laughed along. Their behavior felt immature, unprofessional, and unnecessarily humiliating. What made the situation even more upsetting was that I was the only person of color in the immediate area. I observed white guests attending the private event being treated with warmth and courtesy, while I was met with ridicule. I cannot speak to anyone's intentions, but the difference in treatment left me feeling singled out and unwelcome. Regardless of the circumstances, hospitality staff should treat people with basic respect and dignity.

    "Egg in hole" Croque Madame
    Jeremy P.

    My friend and I went here for the bottomless brunch. It wasn't very busy, but the service was very slow. They gave us carafes of the mimosa bellini and peach sangria. We would often run out before the server would come by and have to flag them. The servers seemed more interested in socializing with each other. We had the "egg in hole" croque madame and it was a bit dry. I would have liked the side salad to be dressed, but did like the cheddar crisps. The shakshuka was very bland, however the bread was crusty and nicely toasted with olive oil. The vibe here was not very exciting. There was no music playing when we initially got there. They did have a live band that started played latin music about an hour into brunch, but the band did not seem very happy to be there and were not friendly. It is a nice rooftop, but there are so many other ones in midtown that have a much better atmosphere and food.

    Jenny L.

    Food: Only ordered drinks- they were well made! Cost: The drinks are definitely on the more expensive side for NYC. Although, it being a rooftop bar semi-justifies the price since you're paying not only for the drinks but for the view! Environment: The inside is very well decorated and the outside has some gorgeous views! Service: The drinks we ordered were made fairly quickly. Upon arrival we didn't RSVP so there were no tables available but were allowed to go over to the left side where there seemed to be some standing table which was more of a first come first serve type of deal. Uniqueness: Good rooftop bar- probably a great place for tourists for the whole rooftop bar NYC experience with the views! Glad I did try this place out for the experience nonetheless!

    So appreciated this spot on the deck!
    Jennifer C.

    The Mother's Day Brunch appeared to be the same menu and options that are normally $45 but we paid $30 more pp=yikes. Upon arrival a spot on the outside was not available but the hostess did work to get us out there within about 20 minutes or so which we very much appreciated. Portions were small. Food was good although it took a while to come out. The carafes of bottomless mimosas were great. Liked the vibe. All the staff we encountered were all super nice and they didn't rush the 90 minute mark. Restrooms are like airplane size and one was out of order. Great little photo op downstairs upon arrival and outside of course. Would return.

    Outside seating
    Jennifer M.

    First visit to NY and wanted to experience the city with a cocktail on a rooftop. We took a bench on the outside balcony, they weather was perfect. We ordered our drinks at the bar. Our drinks were small and tasted fine but didn't seem to have much alcohol in them. We stayed for one drink and looked at the near by buildings. We visited in the mid day and I'm sure the view would be better with the night lights.

    Alisa J.

    Went for the belly dancing event. The food was ok. Service was very kind and belly dancing was cool and very good. The food was mediocre. The hummus was pretty good. The mushroom dish was only ok. They were too acidic. The tea with alcohol was an interesting idea but only tasted ok. I liked the concept though.

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    Christopher C.

    Little pricey on the cocktail drinks, but the rooftop is quite nice! The apps were also excellent-- big fan of the salmon tartare! Wonderfully nice service who took a free photo of us! Cheers!

    Jamie L.

    Stunning views and a relaxed, laid-back vibe with great lounge music make this a great spot to unwind. However, the drinks are definitely overpriced, and the cocktails didn't impress me.

    Victorian cocktail
    Cara T.

    Yesterday was the warmest day in NYC in 2024 so far, so it was time for a rooftop moment! My friend and I walked in without a reservation. They have bar seating and some lounge seating, as well as outdoor bench-type seating for walk-ins. The bartender was so friendly and welcoming! I ordered the Victorian cocktail. It was perfection! You couldn't even taste the alcohol (and I saw him put a good amount in)! The passion fruit flavor was so refreshing and it is a perfect spring/summer cocktail! My friend had the sunset and not only was it pretty, but it was delicious as well! I would definitely come back here as rooftop season continues. The cocktails are definitely pricey ($19), but the vibes are there!

    Impossible burger
    Evbu O.

    I visited Elsie's with a group of friends on a beautiful, sunny Saturday for brunch. While we were a bit disappointed by the limited food options, we all found something to eat. One friend had the Huevos Rancheros, which she said was just alright. Another had the Impossible Burger, which she didn't like at all. One friend ordered the Belgian waffles and, despite only receiving a single waffle, found it to be really good. I had the truffle grilled cheese, which was superb--I was shocked by how delicious it was. The drinks were excellent, and the ambiance was beautiful. A rooftop on a sunny New York day is hard to beat. However, the service could have been better, as our server disappeared for long periods throughout the meal. Overall, I'm giving it 4 stars because the food isn't the main attraction here, but the atmosphere and drinks make it worth a visit.

    Guacamole
    Bijal R.

    Great spot if you're looking for a private bougie area for an event. Spacious, attentive bartenders and lots of well made drinks. Great location, easy to get to. Drinks are on average $20, which is quite pricey. Bar food was okay, disappointing there were no fries on the menu.

    Raysa C.

    came here to check out their Salsa nights on fridays! Absolutely a blast! had such a fun time, they got salsa class then a live band and dj all night, it's cool if you're looking for a latin night in the city and the location is right by times square

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    Nice place, were there a but early, and were the only people there and still to had to wait. The drinks were okay.

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    Ask the Community - Elsie Rooftop

    Do they still have outdoor at night and are there heat lamps, etc to keep you warm?

    Hi ! I was there a little over a month ago. The outdoor rooftop patio is covered and yes there are heat lamps. We were very comfortable with our coats off. Hope this helps.

    Would you consider the environment a "Stuffy Crowd" type of people? A bunch of people taking themselves waay to serious?

    Stuffy no, but bougie and pretentious yes.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Hi there! There was a happy hour with some great deals. Would highly suggest it!

    Is there a minimum if you make a reservation through Opentable?

    There was no minimum in April 2021 when I went just with 2 people.

    Do they have dress code?

    Smart casual. When I was there last week, I wore jeans and boots. Many in jeans, many more fancy (cocktail dresses etc)

    Are under 21's allowed? Not for alcoholic drinks obviously.

    Yes. I was there last week and there was a couple with a young child (maybe 6-8yo)

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