Welcoming, great drinks, awesome staff, and atmosphere is A+++ Definitely a gem of DUMBOread more

My friend celebrated her birthday here and had secured a private area for us, which was towards the…read moreentrance and up a few stairs. The decor was colorful, and a bit wacky, with a lot of character. I ordered the Duck Breast, served with potato gratin and pear endive salad. The waiter did not ask how I wanted the Duck cooked. I thought it would automatically be well done, however I was mistaken. The Duck was still distinctly red inside, and while there was flavor, I couldn't get past how rare it was. I did enjoy the sides, especially the Potato Gratin, so did not mention anything to the servers. The Potato Gratin was rich, creamy, and well seasoned. Pear Endive Salad was fresh and crunchy, with plenty of juicy pear throughout. Service was decent, but a bit slow probably because of the large group size. Prices were not too high, except certain entrees. I was not completely satisfied with my meal, so would not return.

Had such a wonderful experience at Harriet's Rooftop! The atmosphere, views, and overall vibe were…read morefantastic, but what really made the evening special was the service. A special shoutout to Luis and our server, who was an absolute delight! He was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the evening. His great energy and hospitality really added to the experience. Thank you, Luis, and the entire team at Harriet's Rooftop for a memorable night. We'll definitely be back!

Incredible views, top of the class service which was a perfect blend of 5-star warm and welcoming…read morebut with a flair. The crowds were so very varied, each one having a good time. Luckily, none of the typical Instagram type who swarm to a lot of popular rooftops. Check out the views from the 10th floor toilet. Spectacular! Incredible views, top of the class service which was a perfect blend of 5-star warm and welcoming but with a flair. The crowds were so very varied, each one having a good time. Luckily, none of the typical Instagram type who swarm to a lot of popular rooftops. Check out the views from the 10th floor toilet. Spectacular!

Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake!…read more We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool!

Chill bar, cool view, NYC rooftop drink price. I was here when it wasn't that busy, so nice to get…read morea seat. Tips is included automatically in your bill, and i appreciate they're not asking for more tips when you pay.

My friend and I stumbled upon Water St. Tavern while trying to catch the World Cup finals and we…read moregot lucky - snagged the last two seats at the bar right before kickoff. Great spot to watch a game, TVs around the bar and the volume was turned up perfectly so we didn't miss a moment of the action. Food was decent - we tried the arancini, grilled steak skewers, and truffle fries. Everything was solid, though the truffle fries could've used more actual truffle flavor. Cocktails were nothing fancy, but they got the job done. What really made the experience was the staff - genuinely attentive even with a packed house for the game, checking in enough without being overly attentive. My friend and I had such a good time watching the finals here. A great place to catch a game with good energy and great service. Would definitely come back for another match.

Came here after having attended a pop up event and it was a great stop. Drinks were good and…read morerefreshing. Can't speak about the food as I didn't try any. Service was quick but there wasn't many people

Somehow, I've never noticed this spot before walking along Atlantic Ave as this speakeasy is really…read morequite hidden. It's located downstairs right in front of Chez Moi where rose petals and candles lead you to an underground cocktail bar. The space is styled after Marie Antoinette's chambers with burlesque shows during certain hours. It feels very secretive and intimate with a hidden backroom as well. All cocktails are $16 and I had the Axel, My Love. The fiance also tried the Au Chocolat and Le Sassefrass. The descriptions they have for their drinks are on point. I actually enjoyed my fiancé's drinks more, but all some different to try.

Arrived at 12:30 on a Friday to find the bar closed despite their own website and social media…read moreconfirming 2am closing time on Fridays and Saturdays

Gorgeous views, fun bathrooms, and a pretty decent vibe…read more I hit LilliStar for a Juneteenth celebration and it was such a vibe. The bar room is beautiful, but since the event was so busy I couldn't really take in too much of the space. The views are nice from every vantage point outside and it was perfect for sunset. The bathrooms are gender neutral but I loveeed the papaya and dragon fruit rooms. So cutesy. I went alone but I could see my friends wanting to visit on a NY trip and get their pics or something here. If I were local I'd likely revisit on a less crowded night.

I genuinely wanted to like this place because the rooftop itself is beautiful, and the event I…read moreattended was enjoyable. Unfortunately, my experience at the entrance left a lasting negative impression. During check-in, the employee managing the entrance spoke to attendees in a rude and condescending manner, barking orders such as "show him your ID and show me you're checked in on the app" and "it's not difficult." When I politely explained that another employee had also asked to see the app, rather than simply clarifying the process, the interaction immediately escalated to a threat of denying me entry. There was no need for the conversation to become adversarial when I was trying to comply with the check-in process. Rather than argue and disrupt the event, I chose to let it go in the moment. Afterward, I attempted to resolve the matter privately. Over the following two weeks, I contacted the property's Food & Beverage Manager and members of the Events team. I also reached out to Marriott Corporate. Credit where credit is due: Marriott Corporate responded promptly, apologized for my experience, documented my concerns, and advised that they had shared the feedback with the hotel's leadership team. I appreciated their professionalism throughout the process. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts, I never received a direct response from the venue operator's local management. That lack of follow-up ultimately became part of the overall experience. It's disappointing because I genuinely liked the rooftop and would have been happy to return. Instead, both the initial interaction and the lack of direct accountability from the local management have left me without confidence in returning or recommending the venue.

What a unique place to be having food and drinks!! The…read moreweather was perfect the day we went but might be more challenging during rainy or windy times. We ordered a couple of bottles of wine and discovered that it's tap served. So you could actually try before making up your mind. Scallops could have been better seasoned but the aïoli that they serve with fries goes well with scallops too. Lobster roll was tasty. Get the fries if you think you might be still hungry. Service was a bit slow but we didn't care since we had our wine and loved the rocking of the boat. Great views of the lower manhattan!

Finally tried this place after biking past so many times over the years, and after one missed…read morereservation. We walked in and sat at the front bar on a Tuesday evening. We ordered strawberry cocktails and enjoyed the romantic sunset behind the cityscape. Love the yellow and white striped canopies over the tables. The fries with sage aioli and spiced ketchup were a bit too salty but perfectly fried and crispy. It was a complementary pairing with the watermelon tomato salad with shiso. Had to taste the chocolate gateau made for two garnished with rum-pumped raisins and served with three small scoops of ice cream. Honestly, I wish the proportions of ice cream were in line with the cake. Could've used several more perfect bites. Anyway, the bar seating was decent, we had to move once because they seated us near the silverware rollers which was pretty noisy and also blocking our view. We had asked to be seated at the 10+ empty tables but they said none were available and by the time we had left, those tables were still empty. So I recommend making a reservation if you want an actual table.

One of my favorite bars ever! What a cool place tucked away on the second floor of Gage & Tollner…read more Their menu is so fun with levels of intensity to them. We went on a Friday night with a party of 3 and did a walk in. That was a risky move and to our luck, the hostess was so sweet and squeezed us in as the last party of the night! This is a must visit when in downtown Brooklyn. We couldn't try the food since the kitchen closed and we were the last to enter but we were able to try 3 drinks and I recommend them all! 1. Donkey Conga ($22) Bourbon and aged cachaça centrifuged with Banana. Followed by Cynar & sweet vermouth. 2. Manta Ray ($22) Coconut cocktail of apricot, ginger, and mint. London dry gin & Haitian Rhum. 3. Star cycle ($18) Shakened milk washed gin, Jasmine, and grapefruit

I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.