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    Sandbar Rooftop

    3.9 (177 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago
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    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Joannie B.

    Very cute rooftop bar with great decor and attentive staff. Great views and a menu for light bites and drinks. Full bar. My date and I stayed here for one night and we decided to check the rooftop, to my surprise I had this saved as one of my want to go to on Google but never had the chance to. I love lpve the decor and the fan they had blowing by the bar. I would definitely reccomend for a date night, get together, or hanging with friends.

    Summer Spritz ($18+)
    Sawako Y.

    Sandbar Rooftop has been one of my go-to rooftop bars in recent years. It's on top of a Hilton hotel, with a cool, beachy vibe with amazing views of the Empire State Building. It's the perfect spot to come with a group of friends on a nice, warm evening out. The weather's been up and down recently, though, but even with undesirable weather, they have coverings, so it's been ok. I just went again last month with a group of friends for reunion drinks and we had a great time catching up. The Summer Spritzes ($18+ each) were good and similar in terms of price range to cocktails at other rooftop bars in the city. The service wasn't the most attentive and I think we would've ordered more if they'd come around more. I do love the atmosphere and hope to be back again soon.

    George D.

    The food we had was awesome: a cheese plate and a tuna appetizer plate. My date gave the food the yum yum seal of approval. The service was good. Initially they asked if we had a reservation. [Make one if you can] We didn't have one, so the hostess was initially going to seat us at a standing hightop, but the she spotted a seated hightop that was avaliable luckily. The place is lively, but you can have a conversation without having to yell at each other. And the decor is very clean yet tropical. Our service was extremely attentive. Constant water provided and speedy food service.

    Tried the s'mores platter. This was the set up!
    Elaimey P.

    Such a cute place for date nights. Decor was cute and set for the holiday season. Really enjoyed the view from our seats. It was really gorgeous especially at night. I also had the flatbread, those are good too! Our server was very sweet and helpful! Will be coming back and see what it looks out after the holidays

    Radha P.

    Torn about this review. So the pros: the guy who seats you is accommodating, respectful and kind. The place is very nicely decorated and charming. The waitresses are very friendly and attentive as much as they can even tho it's busy. Why I would probably not go back: 1. Food selection was LACKING. There's a cheese platter, pretzel bites and tuna tartar over some rice and pizza ... we were hungry so it didn't feel good. 2. When servers are busy you wait a long time I loved the look of place but we left hungry and we aren't chips people.

    Cozy
    Shana T.

    Tucked atop the Hilton like a well-kept secret is this charming little rooftop spot -- part lounge, part urban escape. The vibe? Totally Instagrammable. Think: cute decor with a dash of city chic, plus a cozy enclosure that saved the day when Saturday skies turned moody and dramatic (yes, it rained -- no, our good time was *not* ruined). Major props to the staff for springing into action faster than my group spotting the drink menu. Speaking of drinks -- they don't mess around. Strong, well-made, and dangerously good. The shareables and appetizers were solid too -- think elevated bites perfect for soaking up the cocktails or just grazing while taking in those skyline views. It's definitely on the pricier side, but hey, you're sipping rooftop margaritas with a view -- not grabbing dollar tacos in a parking lot. Worth it for the vibes alone. All in all? Good food, strong drinks, great views, and rain-proof charm. Would absolutely come back -- preferably with sunglasses and a second round on the way.

    Lisa L.

    We hosted a birthday party here initially reserving for 15 people but about 25 people ended up coming and there were no issues with accommodating the additional headcount. The staff made it work and gave us a massive space. The space was everything that I was looking for (1) a rooftop (2) no reservation fee for large parties (3) feels like a private party (4) vibes. I made the reservation online and added a package for champagne and sparklers plus a small cake. It cost about $80 which was worth it imo. The cost of the package was netted from the final bill, so essentially it was "free". We chose the side that had the "good vibes" sign and took up the entire area. The only qualm I had was that this was a table service spot and while there was a bar in the middle, there are no bar tabs allowed. So everything fell under my card and yup you can imagine it was pricey. There was enough sitting and standing room that made it perfect for a bunch of people to talk, eat and be comfortable. We ordered a few food items but unfortunately didn't get to try the food since we were entertaining but I heard it was good. There were two restrooms and they were both clean and spacious. If you're looking to host a party, I would HIGHLY recommend this spot. Great service and vibes.

    Ayana A.

    What a fun bar! They have a beach chic decor, which ties in nicely as a summer theme. They did not have happy hour, but most cocktails were around $18-19. They do have food on the menu. I tried the margarita pizza, which you can share with at least 2 people. I liked the pizza (8/10) because the crust was soft and flavorful. I tried the Magic Hour and the Bowrider. My favorite drink was the Bowrider. It was a spin on a Mai Thai, but it had great flavor if you like tropical drinks. The Magic Hour was also really tasty. The Aperol was not overpowering, and the drink had gold glitter in it (so cute!) The rooftop opens at 4pm. We had no reservation, but there was seating immediately. The staff were attentive and fun! I will definitely go back.

    Cozy ambiance
    Jenrigael P.

    Okay Guys! I went here last week, my closest friend brought me to this paradise a very cozy ambiance, and you can see the whole Empire State. And also the crew/staff there are very friendly and pretty . Thank you for accommodating us! I definitely come back here! And waaaaaait I almost forgot you should try their drinks and foods too such a heaven taste.

    breakwater
    Sophia W.

    I loved the ambiance of the bar! It's at a top of a hotel, and the theme of the entire bar is the beach. There are various seating areas, with creative twists. There are comfortable couches, standing tables, and even swings to sit at. The staff were friendly, and offered us a seat at the couch even though we did not have a reservation on a Friday night. The Breakwater cocktail was simply amazing. The dim lighting, lively yet intimate atmosphere, and the rooftop views all contributed to a wonderful experience.

    Kay. K.

    This view didn't disappoint since it was a party of ten and we was celebrating a birthday... The bar and the weather was nice but still a bit warm with the I imagine this bar is even better when the weather is nice and cool to open the roof, but we expected the music to be a bit louder not that quiet to the point we can hear others conversations but still we had a great time. Service was good, drinks were good, the cheese board and the Nutella pinsa was absolutely delicious! And sorry we didn't take any pictures completely forgot because of the drinks was that good so I managed to take one picture at the end which sum up a blessed Celebration night!

    Dixya G.

    First of all to get to the bar itself was very confusing. We didn't see the elevator that had a sandbar sign so we took a different elevator and it didn't go the rooftop. So, i think only the last elevator that has a sandbar sign goes to the rooftop. When you make a reservation they charge $25/guest and they use that money to your bill, so i think you have to get food or drinks worth $25/guest and they also give you a limited seating time. This place is very small. In videos it looked like a big place with open space, but there was no good view. It is surrounded by buildings, but you can see empire state building. This place has a beach vibes and one area has a 4 swings where you can seat and have a drink. Service is very bad i must say. Servers were very slow and if you ask them something, they start making faces. We asked for water which we never recieved. They are very slow. Drinks were okay. Two of my friends got same drinks but one tasted like juice and other one you can taste the alcohol. There is no consistency. Food was good. The portion for tuna was very little. I don't think i will be comming back to this place.

    Shivina K.

    Worst run operations I've ever seen. The elevator cannot be called. You just wait until it decides to magically arrive at the lobby. There's no button, no way to call it, and no way to go from any other elevator or staircase. Additionally, my father asked the staff about this and she sarcastically said "have a little patience" Why don't you have some good manners and a well run system instead of being rude and lazy about your job.

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    Cute bar nice ambiance and good views. Staff responsive via email if you need to adjust

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    Great ambience and friendly staff. Drinks menu is worth checking out and so are the views

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    Ask the Community - Sandbar Rooftop

    In which floor is the rooftop located within the building?

    The 23rd floor

    Is this place opened during covid?

    Yes but I believe you need a reservation. They did a great job with social distancing and wearing masks.

    Is this place 21+?

    Yes

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