Aside from the very expensive prices, I really enjoyed Starchild. They have both indoor and outdoor rooftop space with amazing NYC views. Yes, it's a little touristy but it'd smack in the middle of Midtown by Times Square so it's expected. Service was good and the staff were very friendly. Food was good, it's a small menu so it's more for light bites with cocktails. We had the mezze, salmon cones, tater tots, and sliders. The sliders took forever to come out. The drinks were very good. My husband's Manhattan cost a whopping $30. I liked my spicy margarita. Overall it's a great spot in the area, especially for summer rooftop season. Make a reservation, by 5:30pm they're packed. read more

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My girlfriend and I stayed at the Civilian Hotel below on a Wednesday night in April, and decided to check out Starchild for a cocktail before going out for dinner. We came around 5:30 so it wasn't crowded at all and thus our drinks came out quickly. The ambiance is unmatched. Chill music, plants hanging from the walls and ceilings, big windows with lots of natural light, a spacious outdoor deck with gorgeous views of the city and the sun slowly setting over the Hudson in the distance. The bartender made it even better. When my girlfriend apologized for taking awhile to make up her mind, he said something to the effect of "take your time - you're on the rooftop now." Like island time, time bends and slows around a NYC rooftop. We had a great time here and would definitely come back. read more

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Was looking for a rooftop spot nearby to catch a nice view of the city and ended up finding this place. Getting in was honestly the hardest part, it's pretty confusing. You have to go through a lobby and find the elevator to access the rooftop, and there's not much direction. We even had to ask a local for help, and ran into a few others who were just as confused. Once inside, there didn't seem to be a host, so we followed others and grabbed seats at the bar. The bartender helped us right away, and service from there was smooth. We ordered a tequila soda and a margarita. Both good, but prices are definitely on the steeper side, even for simple drinks. After getting your drinks, you can walk around to the balcony and enjoy the view. It's a nice spot to relax, chat, and take in the city. Overall, aside from the confusing entry and lack of direction, it's a decent rooftop spot with a good vibe and views. read more

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This place is awesome. A great dream selection and very friendly staff. The vibe was chill and the staff was friendly read more

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Last Friday as my friend and I were exploring NYC, we decided to end the night at Starchild, one of the most stunning rooftop bar that I have ever been. Although the ambiance was electric inside, we sat outside to enjoy breathtaking views of Midtown, Times Square, and the Hudson River. I already had dinner but couldn't resist ordering the Truffle Parmesan Tater Tots, an explosion of flavor in my palate. I also enjoyed the Coco Nutz Espresso Martini, a glorious cocktail that made my night feel even more indulgent. I want to go back to NYC so I can relive such an incredible night. read more

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I absolutely love this bar! It has such a fun vibe to it. It's disco themed which is such a fun theme. I highly recommend the flatbread it was delicious! They also have a photo booth and one of the coolest bathrooms I've ever seen with disco balls, lights, and music. We had such a good time here. We went on a Thursday night at 9pm when they were having a DJ playing vinyl records. read more

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Looking for a rooftop bar after seeing a show at one of the many theaters in the area? Starchild absolutely could be your spot! Beautiful character & energy from the "love me a little louder today" painting & seemingly galaxy-inspired lights that greet you upon entry, to the lovely disco ball & plant populated area that is this 27th floor bar. Welcoming service at the host stand, house beats effortlessly spun by the DJ, a vast menu of cocktails with fun names & ingredients (Rooftop Riot was my fave), & GORGEOUS NY skyline views rounded this experience out perfectly. 1 star deducted for the frequently missing in action server. Otherwise, a solid venue that I'll keep on my NY faves list. read more

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Awesome NYC rooftop cocktail experience! We went on a Friday evening and were lucky enough to find seats at the inside bar to wait for a small table to open up on the outdoor open patio area.....and it did. When we stepped out, we were so excited to sit at the glass wall with the beautiful view. What a wonderful setting! The handcrafted cocktails were well made and the service outstanding. We ordered several appetizers, Marinated Olives, BLT Lettuce Wraps, and Whipped Ricotta. Quality bites that were all really tasty and enough for the 4 of us to consider it dinner! We will return here on our next trip to the city! read more

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A hidden gem with incredible views!!! On our way to see the rockettes, we came across this place and it did not disappoint. The service was quick and even though it was cold we had to sit outside to take in the phenomenal views. We did not get any food but got some cocktails which were delicious. While they were a little expensive, it's New York so, to be expected. Can't wait to take friends back here when we come back to NYC in the future. read more

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Service was rather slow. Cocktails took almost 30 minutes to come. It's fine. On a hotel rooftop. I'd say go somewhere else. read more

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Christmas in NYC is always super magical and super special, especially when you're celebrating the season with amazing friends. During our visit, we decided to check out Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge on the 13th floor above 48th Street; which is attached to Rosevale Kitchen & Rosevale Cocktail Lounge (as well as Civilian Hotel). What a treat! This rooftop bar not only offered a warm place for my friends and I to sit and chat, but a wonderful extension to our holiday celebrations with great views of New York City, terrific drinks, and wonderful light meals, which were perfect for sharing. Surprisingly, for a midtown Manhattan establishment with wonderful views, the prices were not bad at all. I'd like to pay extra attention to the staff for not only Starchild lounge bit for the restaurant and lounge as well. Everyone from the hostess(es), to our waitress, to the bartenders weee all super chill and helpful; and we could tell that they really enjoyed their job. In fact, it was pajama@night, so all everyone was dress in their favorite holiday bed-ware. Menus items chosen included: - TUNA TARTARE Capers, Cucumber, Pepper, Potato Chips - SOFT BAKED PRETZEL Honey Mustard, Beer Cheese, Tabasco Mayo, Hot Honey - FRENCH BREAD PIZZA Baguette, Mozzarella, Marinara, Basil, Pepperoni I'm really looking forward to revisiting this location to not only eat at the main restaurant, but to enjoy some live jazz (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) in the cocktail lounge. Check them out Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge @starchildrooftop 305 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036 (212) 300-9859 read more

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It was holiday , booked a table for celebrating with my husband . On the same day of reservation, we were cut out at the entering. Starchild rooftop cancelled my reservation because other big group booked. This was ridiculous. Terrible management and service at all read more

I came here on a Saturday night with a 9:15p reservation. I got there early and they were able to seat me without the rest of my party. They have bar food on the menu which didn't have many options. Most options were $20. The charcuterie looked tasty but I got the olives and nuts snack. Drinks were around $20 each. I got a lemon drop which was super good! Would I come back? Probably for brunch for a better selection of food. At 10pm the party starts which includes bottle service options. The DJ was great! read more

Elegant and sexy vibes ! Rooftop bar with great and amazing views! The venue wasn't as busy so service was quick! Loved the shot I ordered, can't wait to go back again ! read more

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I had a fantastic experience!! The bartender Jorge makes an amazing espresso martini. Thanks to Erika and Bella for the best service. I'm definitely coming back again! read more

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the only points I can give are for the view. It was beautiful and the disco bathroom was a nice touch. Outside of that I was SUPER impressed underwhelmed. They market their espresso martinis everywhere and that's why we decided to go there but unfortunately they had "no espresso available" so weren't able to try them. The food was visually pretty but the chips in the chips and caviar were super stale and the serve was terrible. The waitress barely came to check on us until she came over to kick us off our table for another reservation. save your money there are many other better rooftops in the city. read more

I came here for my birthday on a Saturday night. I was expecting to find a good crowd, but had an eclectic mix of people and it was kind of empty and very loud. The rooftop had one small area where you could go outside and check out the view. The space was nice, just a bit empty. The drinks were a bit on the more expensive side. read more

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OMG GORGEOUS! Literally what a wonderful place and ambiance! Came here with a girlfriend, and the view was unbelievable. It was Saturday night, and we walked in without a reservation, but I do recommend getting one. It was pretty busy. It was very girly with disco balls and pink posters and whatnot which was a plus for us. The view was phenomenal. The bathrooms are lit up by disco balls it was so fun. I'm obsessed with a pornstar martini, and theirs did not disappoint! read more

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The views are amazing! Drinks were delicious. Thank you Travis for suggesting this place. read more

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This is definitely the place to go for a perfect sunset view while sipping on drinks. I went on a Sunday evening under a reservation. We were seated pretty immediately. Our waitress took our orders and brought them out pretty fast too. The views are amazing. The drinks themselves are well executed and strong. I wouldn't say they're particularly innovative or aesthetic but they are delicious. The margarita flatbread was yummy, just a tad overpriced. Overall, I would come back again if I'm in this part of town. read more

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I recently had a partial buyout at this space for the branding agency I work for. After many site visits to rooftops in the city, that didn't hit the mark, this location seemed too good to be true. It fit the bill for what our company was looking for, the comped drink and appetizer I tried were delightful, and the staff came off as kind and hospitable. So I decided to sign on board for our event! Everything before the day of the party was smooth sailing. I was ecstatic about how simple it all was to coordinate. So on the event day, I expected nothing but the same experience. Well, that couldn't be farther from the reality I came into... An hour before the event, I got an email that said my party was canceled. I was taken aback by this and decided to call, to find out what was going on before I got upset. This honestly came as a shock, as I had 35 people who were about to travel to this location cross-town. After speaking with the manager on-site, he explained that it was a mistake and the party was still on, just that there was a mistake with the booking system. I calmed myself down, after being reassured everything was fine, and headed out to the rooftop. Upon arrival, when being brought to the section that I was offered upon visiting, they had put the ropes to the buyout behind the DJ booth, and I was told we would have it from the front of the DJ booth to the back area with a patio. Trying not to make a big deal of it, as people were already seated at the table, I just rolled along. They brought out the trays of charcuterie that were quite beautiful and large and placed them on the tables in the area with the water. I was hoping things would just move along smoothly moving forward for the next three hours. I sat down with my co-worker at a booth in the back, and I ordered the exact drink that I had when I came for the site visit, as there were menus in the area when we sat down. I was informed by the waitress, who was lovely at her job, that none of the drinks on the menu were included because they were pre-batched and they couldn't make them with the drink package we chose. This was confusing, as that was not explained to me prior. Normally the space would make the same drinks with whatever liquor package we chose, and there was no menu with what was included for us. So I screenshot the drink package on the contract and quickly sent a team message to everyone coming. As my team started arriving, the rooftop staff started to bring out canapes, which I had asked prior not to be brought out until 7:00 PM as I didn't want people to be too intoxicated with no food to eat. But in all honesty, I noticed that most of my co-workers were just standing around without drinks. The waitress was hustling, but the event started at 6 PM and everyone did not have a drink by 7 PM. I asked if people could go to the bar, and she explained that would overload the bar and that we need to order through her. This is a partial buyout for 35 people, it's not a few friends sitting for some drinks on a rooftop, and the rate at which things were moving were glacial. I expected there to at least be two servers or a bartender dedicated to us for the party. During all of this chaos, I'm playing security for my event. There are people not affiliated with our event, coming over and trying to take pictures in the area we've rented, which is roped off with a sign. At least eight times, I had to get people out of the area, from taking food or sitting on the patio. The site manager was not even assuring this didn't happen. Why am I doing this for a party that I am hosting? It was just absurd on so many levels! 8:30 PM rolls around and the staff starts cleaning everything up. I ask them what's going on, and am told that there is ANOTHER buyout directly after ours and the party needs to be set up. Are you kidding me? We are on a corporate spend, even if the party ends from what I've planned, people are going to pull out their company cards and drink afterward. I've rented plenty of spaces for these quarterly social gatherings and have never had that happen before. I even told them when booking, that my CFO tends to extend the party, he just is frugal to start. So I hustled my staff out to the bar towards the entrance and ran into the marketing director ( great personality) for the rooftop on the way out. I explained that this event did not meet my expectations, he gave me eight drink tickets and asked me to stay and have a drink with the team. After the night of endless mishaps, I felt it was best to get my employees out of there, so we went to a bar down the street to continue drinking on spend. Just because we're not a full buyout, doesn't mean the service should be terrible. I tried contacting the rooftop twice before writing this review and was sent an email saying that the remaining balance was charged to the credit card. Do better business. Please avoid booking your gatherings here and spend your money elsewhere. Absolute chaos! read more

After having drinks downstairs at the cocktail bar and dinner at the Kitchen, we decided to have a nightcap up on the roof. I was pleasantly surprised at how low key this was for a rooftop bar. We were promptly seated and ordered our espresso martinis (non frozen). The view is really great and we were able to catch a lovely sunset. People came and went so the place never seemed to be full even after dark. I would definitely come back before too many people discover the place. read more

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Really pretty interior with nice views especially during sunset. The service was friendly and the drinks were delicious. This rooftop is located on top of a hotel. It was pretty quiet and empty on a Friday evening however they have a DJ spinning the beats after a certain hour. read more

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I had the worst new years of my life here. The staff and management were completely unprepared for an event as big as new years. Let's start with the fact that we were towards the front of the line and still didn't enter the venue until around 10pm and the event started at 9pm. There was no coat check (in the winter) so we had to hold our coats the entire night. We paid for an open bar (shots not included) and our drinks were maybe 1oz of alcohol only each. The event was advertised as having three bars and there were only two. I voiced my concerns to a manager and all they said was "sorry." If I could rate this place -1 stars I would read more

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Stunning scenery from above- fabulous view of New Jersey. Good for most of the year round. It's enclosed in glass, including the ceiling. read more

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This place is the cutest. It's in civilian hotel which is kind of hard to miss but it was fine, just smaller compared to others. The hotel decor was really nice and festive for Halloween. The rooftop is easy enough to get to and it's a cute area. We sat indoors bc it was a bit chilly and the drinks were so good! Def try the lychee drink! read more

Ambiance was cute. Drinks are strong. One and done. Service was good. Not at the top of my list.

Starchild Rooftop completely exceeded our expectations. We originally stopped in for a quick drink before a show, but we were so blown away that we're already planning to come back just for their Teenage Ticking Timebomb cocktail. It's unlike anything we've tasted before smooth, flavorful, and dangerously good! The vibe is fantastic stylish yet relaxed and the people there really make the experience. Special shoutout to David, who gave us amazing customer service. Friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. read more

The good -Ambiance was great. Hostess was very nice. The bad- we sat for 15 minutes waiting for waitress to come to the table. I finally got up and went to bar myself to get our drinks (along with 2 other tables). I could see the bar from our table and both waitresses and bartender were just laughing and talking. read more

Honestly, such a great view of the city. Good bar service, but bad service. I made reservations for my best friends 27th birthday. Went arriving I agreed to wait an extra 25 minutes for the terrance view. (Highly worth it) We enjoyed drinks at the bar, music and chatting with people around. Drinks are good. But nothing special. After 25 minutes we where greeted and then walked to our reserved table. The waiter then comes back and greets us with " did you just down, because these are reserved " I let her know we where seating and made reservations. Honestly she just avoided us the whole time after that. Whipped ricotta was AMAZING. Views Amazing. read more

Overrated, overpriced. The air of exclusivity is laughable for nothing special. Came here for a birthday party and had people invading our space nonstop, very poor waitress service. Half our table left to stand at the bar to get drinks which had a line anyway. I'm diabetic and had a low blood sugar while standing in line outside despite having a table upstairs with 12 people at it; and when the first thing I did was order a juice with no alcohol at the bar, they cut with water or soda water. Unbelievably cheap. If you sit at the couch that backs up onto the outside deck sliding door it will drive you nuts because every time someone opens the door it rattles the whole couch and bumps into it. Don't waste your money. read more

Came back to Starchild for the service I had before. I gotta tell you Sophia and Jorge are on top of my favorite!!! At the end Erika was really sweet with me and recommended me with some drinks of their menu. 10/10. read more

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The most stunning view from the sunset terrace. DEFINITELY recommend going here for sunset. Was a little apprehensive to visit when I had seen reviews about rude staff but was super pleasantly surprised to be served by the sweetest girl. She was super patient, gave us excellent recommendations and had a smile on her face the entire time. The food options are limited, go here more for the drinks, the view and the vibe! But if you like truffle, they have some delicious options. If you like sweet coffee, the Llama is the drink for you!!!! read more

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Amazing views, ambiance, indoor/ outdoor seating, sound system, and staff. I had the opportunity to meet the Nightlife Director Stevie and he couldn't have been kinder. Awesome DJ quality (shoutout Chris Bachman!). read more

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Came here recently on a Saturday night (3/22) with a large group of friends and had the most amazing time! Cocktails were great, the interior decor was classy but fun and the vibes were amazing. Servers were also very tentative and helpful. The DJ played bangers back to back ranging from early 2000's to current songs. We didn't stop dancing until they were closing which unfortunately felt a little early (1:30am). read more

Name says it all - it's a nice rooftop but the food isn't noteworthy nor are the drinks. People are only there for the views. Can't say much else cause it's rather unnoteworthy. read more

Ambiance, expected it to be typical midtown rooftop. Nice view, decent decor. Staff seem very nice and friendly. However this is purely for the drinks and prices. Not sure if they were being nice serving us straight up alcohol but I could barely drink the cocktails they made. Such a sad outcome. I wish I could have just told them this instead of sucked it up and paid the $50 for 2 drinks. Ouch. read more

It was a Friday night and the place was empty. The drinks were awful. They burned going down and not in a good way. There wasn't a menu online. When we got there we saw all the drinks were over $20 and there was little variety. They didn't have the ingredients to make basic things that were off the menu. The food selection is super limited and also pricey. Think nuts, olives, cheeses, meat, and a pizza. The bathroom was filthy. There was poop all over the toilet. The view and decoration are pretty. I go to a lot of rooftops and never was so disappointed before. I don't think I would go back. read more

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This was a great rooftop bar to go out when it's cold outside! We were able to enjoy the city views without freezing. I absolutely loved the interior's decoration and lighting because it made the space feel elevated and intimate. I got the llama and it was pretty unique because it had a scoop of ice cream in it. However, I wasn't blown away by how it tasted. I tried my friend's Nordic gin and tonic, and we found it difficult to drink because we couldn't avoid drinking the pink peppercorn. We didn't think they tasted good so it wasn't very enjoyable to drink. Overall I loved the space and the ambiance but didn't love the drinks. read more

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This rooftop is completely enclosed so it is nice to be able to get a view even when the weather is not great (it was drizzling when I went and was still able to enjoy the rooftop. The decor is pretty trendy with disco balls and mirrors all over and pseudo fireplaces. I was there earlier in the evening (6pm) so the DJ was not there, but there was a DJ stand set up and I have heard that it can be a fun time later in the night. The drinks were pretty good, but nothing special. Most of their menu is just variations on classics so don't expect to get anything unique or different here. The server took a while to help us when we were first seated, but the service was pretty standard. This is a good place to take friends from out of town for the view and the location, but know that you will be getting pretty standard drinks and service otherwise. read more

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