Great view of the Empire State Building, delicious drinks. My only qualm was that the shaded portion was limited so at 6 pm on a summer evening a lot of seating is in full sun and insanely toasty. Luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to move to a shaded table! Highly recommend the Smoke on the Water. Super delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day! Didn't taste like alcohol at all, and I loved the watermelon flavor. My bf got the Green Light and while much more spirit-forward, was also quite refreshing! read more

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We appreciated that it wasn't super busy, and could definitely tell the clientele here is 90% out of towners staying at the hotel. Drink prices were reasonable for the area/it being a rooftop. Also tried the pretzel, but unfortunately, it missed the mark for us since it was really dry on the inside but greasy on the outside. read more

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Looks like they reopened after COVID shut everything down. Glad to see them thriving. I came here to meet with a friend after work and for sure a good time. It's still a low-key rooftop bar with fantastic views of the Empire State Building. So if you love rooftops like me, but hate the crowd, this is your spot until the word gets out. Their cocktails goes for $18, but are well made. I tried their Euphoria and Strawberry Fields. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the selections. For food, their Hamptons Lobster Roll ($21) is delicious. I ended up ordering two of these because it's that good. I also split an order of the Truffle Grilled cheese ($14), which also has a nice hot honey drizzle on it for the added flavor. The Street corn Nachos ($12) is a great sharable dish for the group. read more

The Lookup is a fun rooftop bar with decent views of the Empire State building (although not much else). The drinks are solid and avg prices for NY bar. Service was good too. When we arrived at the hotel entrance, we had to check-in at hotel lobby for the bar specifically where they checked IDs, gave us a wristband, and were escorted to the elevator (there's a specific access card to get to the rooftop floor) . read more

This is a much delayed Yelp review, but I came when it was still warm and sunny out on a weekday evening. Service is top notch, the ambiance is pretty great and I couldn't get enough of the truffle popcorn, lol. Plus I even had a cocktail with pandan as an ingredient (something I've never seen before). If you're looking for an outdoor drinking spot in the city that has amazing cocktails, good views and solid snacks? Come here. read more

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The Lookup is a roof top bar on a relatively short building, so the views are the sides of other buildings and watertanks. But it is nice to sit outside. They have minimal sun protection, so be prepared to be in the sun if you are here early in the evening. It is a casual atmosphere, a half-step up from a frat boy vibe. The food is fine. A limited menu, reasonably priced -- bar food (grilled cheese, lobster roll, nachos). Nothing special, but not bad. Drinks sound amazing and are reasonably good. But this is not a place you plan to go to, its a place you go to when you happen to be nearby and need something easy. My low rating is due to service. We had a waitress who was initially brusque and a little rude. After we ordered, she eventually brought two dishes, with the third following 10 mins later and the wrong order. She also disappeared in between these deliveries without giving us napkins or cutlery. She kept trying to take drinks that weren't finished. And when our bill came, she feigned confirming what we ordered, charged us, and then gave us a bill with two drinks we hadn't ordered (an additional $40). She then claimed that to fix the bill, she would have to go downstairs and would be gone a while, I presume to pressure us to just let it go. We didn't. I don't know if she tries to scam all her tables in this way, but for this reason, I can't recommend the place and won't be back. The venue seems to cater to European tourists, so perhaps she is used to people not noticing overcharges or being too timid to challenge her. Unless you enjoy surveilling your waitress for fraud, you can surely find better options nearby. read more

Few words that describe the Lookup - lowkey, chill, fantastic drinks, phenomenal people, and great vibes. I came searching around the area that would be willing to host my birthday party on a Saturday, and the Lookup was definitely on the radar. I am so glad that I pulled a trigger, and super happy with the experience hosting my ~75+ person birthday party there. *Disclaimer: Came here hosting a ~75 person birthday party, so the bar and the management team cut us a few specials and some drinks were comped. SHOUTOUTS: Staff at the Lookup - Austin, Alexandra, Nick, Adrienne, and everyone else, you guys were AMAZING. Definitely made my birthday incredible, and I hoped you guys had a wonderful night celebrating with me. I believe great people deserve great happenings, and you guys were beyond GREAT ;). AMBIANCE: This is where its A+ for me. Unlike alot of rooftops around the Ktown area, this spot isn't as well known which is probably good for a reason. Its lowkey, not crowded, and the crowd screams responsible yuppies who want to have a chill night with friends and family. Music wasn't loud, and played a mix of EDM/House/Top 40. So easy to have a conversation here. Even with my entire party there, it never felt loud at any point. The rooftop isn't as tall as say the Monarch Rooftop, Cloud Social, or Arlo Nomad for instance. But it has one stunning view of the Empire state building, and what those places don't have is that being at the Lookup feels less stressful compared to those places. Especially Monarch, and boy is that place loud and have a terrible ambiance. Lots of open spaces, sofas, tables, and couches for people to sit around and relax in. Location is fantastic. Its so conveniently located and just a couple minute walk away from 34th-Herald Square and 42nd-Times Square. You can't beat its location. PROS: Drinks were so spectacularly well made! The ones I got to try of the night included the Rye old fashioned, #2 (think a spicy twist of a Paloma cocktail) and the Rose Sangria. Friends also bought a few tequila, petron, shots. Favorites were definitely the Rye old fashioned - it was really strong, the bitters added a great depth of flavor, and that orange peel made the drink have an ultimate citrusy kick to it. Rose sangria was also phenomenal. They served it in a giant pineapple case, which was probably good for 30 or so drinks. There were hints of pineapple in the drink which I totally dig. It wasn't too fruity, and the drink was also really strong (I'm sensing a theme with the drinks here hmm... lol) As for the shots - well they did their job. Cocktails were standard priced for Manhattan drinks (~$15 per) OVERALL: I don't have words on how fantastic this spot was for my birthday. SUPER grateful to the entire Lookup team, you guys were fantastic, and I hoped to see you guys again! read more

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Came here with a group of co-workers and it wasn't busy since the sun was out. The drinks were delicious, I had two different drinks, #2 with tequila and #8 with mezcal. I prefer the mezcal one more since it was refreshing and didn't have a spicey rim compared to #2. Food-wise, everything was amazing. The Truffle Grilled Cheese is a must-try if you love grilled cheese. The vibe is great for friends or date hangouts and if you look up, you can spot the Empire State Building! read more

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- Lowkey rooftop in midtown - Not very high up, but clear view of the Empire State Building - We had #5 and #3: both were very good! - We also ordered the rose & meyer lemon shrimp cocktail (6) - The servers were really friendly - I love the fairy lights, the wooden bench area, the colourful pillows - It's certainly different from most other rooftops - They have traditional bar seating and a few tables along the edges - Come catch up with a friend or for a date or if you just want to chill at a quiet bar alone read more

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A great rooftop bar in Koreatown! I had the chance to visit the Lookup for a friends birthday celebration over the weekend. I hadn't been to this venue before but was excited to check it given it's proximity to the Empire State Building. I'm always a fan of a stellar view and this place did not disappoint. When I arrived I realized that the venue was doing construction on their main entrance. They had an attendant outside directing both hotel guests and rooftop patrons alike inside to the elevator banks. Even though the entrance was a little discombobulated I'm happy that they had staff outside directing people. Good moves on the establishment. When I got to the rooftop an attendant asked which party I was with and walked me over to the group. The rooftop itself is pretty large and has a lot of seating for groups. What I like about this spot is that it's not set up like a traditional lounge (i.e. small tables for purchase). This spot allows people to sit where they'd like and enjoy their drinks with friends which is great. The staff at the bar was also efficient in making drinks. It was busy given that it was a Saturday night, however, they staffed the bar appropriately and people never waited more than a minute or two to get their beverages. They also let you keep your card if you decided to keep an open bar tab which was neat! Views were great too. I think this venue is the closest one I've ever been to in proximity to the ESB. Come here with friends for a chill night with great views and awesome service! read more

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It is hard not to like a rooftop but I did not like this one. First off there is a line for elevator because they only have 1 and it takes forever. The crowd is young and amateurish. Other than the view of the empire state building this is amateur hour. They have a bar that is in a shaded area and it wasn't too hard to get a drink. The prices were pretty standard for nyc but there are a lot of better rooftops. The drinks weren't special and although it was spacious nothing stood out at me. The crowd sucked too so that didn't help this place. I would definitely not come back. read more

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Great new bar with an intimate view of the Empire State building on one side and the Macy's building on the other. We ordered the #5 and the #8 cocktails and ended up agreeing that #8, the one with the Mezcal was the better of the two. Great place if you're within walking distance and just looking to relax and chill from the hustle and bustle of the Manhattan streets for a bit. read more

New rooftop bar located in K-town!! Not very crowded and has ample seating space. You can make reservations in advance to get access to very comfortable couches! Perfect place to hangout on a warm summer evening! Pros: 1. Location! Location! Location! A block away from the Empire State building, this rooftop has a breathtaking view!! The pictures do not do justice to the view! 2. Great variety of drinks! You can order pitchers as well which are priced really well. Typical cocktails are $16, cheaper compared to most rooftop bars in the area! The watermelon cocktail (#5) that we tried was alright. 3. Several servers, who were very friendly! 4. The appetizers along were pretty great as well! Must try the Koreatown popcorn! Garnished with spicy oil which was delicious!! The dips are pretty great as well. Must try the whipped green chilli beer cheese! The sriracha carrot hummus was very average, next time I would order two portions of the whipped green chilli beer cheese! Go there ASAP, before the place gets very well-known and is crowded with tourists! read more

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So this a new spot the just opened.....so they are still getting it together on some small things. I went on a Friday evening at 5pm and they were at capacity.....I decided to wait because the rest of my party was not there anyway.....when we got upstairs the place was super chic and cute.....as a party of 6 we were seated on the walls with only bench cushions which made it super awkward for conversation. Every one in my group was super hungry....and once we saw the menu we knew we would continue to be hungry.....they did not have much to offer especially not cooked food....but they did have gourmet popcorn. So my friends and I tried a pitcher of the sparkling sangria which was not strong....lacked a little punch but was super fruity and refreshing. Since food choices were slime we went with the dip Trio....and let me tell you hands down I was suprised. ...we had spicy cheese dip...chunky guacamole....and a crab dip served with chips....pita triangles and bread......the crab dip and cheese dip was amazing....the guca was a tad too chunky. .after we had our drink and appetizer we left because we truly needed to eat a little more food . So here's the deal....I would go back....but with a few things in mind.....this is a great place to wind down the evening and catch a drink....you should not go here hungry.....great first date spot....or if you need a little privacy.....I do not recommend for parties larger than 3 and that is pushing it...and you have to try the Dio Trios. read more

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This is a great rooftop bar if you're looking for a chill night out. It had a lot of open space for people to socialize with couches and chairs around the edges. Drinks were very good - not watered down at all. All staff were super friendly and helpful in giving drink suggestions. The bartender was very nice and even gave us a free shot since my friend had waited a while before ordering. Overall, good spot to grab a drink and lounge with friends. read more

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The Lookup rooftop is a new rooftop bar in midtown.It opened May 15th. The waiters and waitresses are SUPER NICE. The place is very aesthetic. On one side they have a wall of cushioned seating as well as long white tables for standing. On the other side they have nice cushions and couches for bigger groups to sit and chill. Very nice for groups of people which is rare for rooftop bars in NYC. I ordered the #5 which had gin, watermelon,lemon, masthia, cucumber. It was VERY refreshing. What a PERFECT summer drink. The waitress said it was their most popular drink and I can definitely see it. The cocktails are $16. Beers are about 7-8 dollars. We ended up order the Rose Sangria which was 55oz for $72 oz. it was about 6 ish people amount. It is a sweeter rose. Super great rooftop bar that has such a great lookout to the Empire State Building. ALSO the music playlist is POPPING. GREAT remixes. read more

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Looking for a rooftop bar that wouldn't be too crowded on a Friday night. Thankfully this spot just opened up in the area, so not too many people know about it. After checking ID outside, you get directed to the elevator which brings you to the top. Seemingly small when you walk in, but the rooftop bar wraps around to provide additional spacing for more people. Tables in the middle, ledges to the side, bar under an awning in the middle, and bigger tables around the corner. Wait staff comes around with iPads to take orders for both food and drink if you're at a table. Since we were a group of 4, decided to keep it economical and order the Rose Sangria ($72 for 55 oz). Large pitcher of rose and fruit that was enough for two glasses per person. While drinking, the view of the ESB was nice, as well as other buildings around. Like other rooftop bars, pricing is high and wait staff can take a bit to come around. Nonetheless, a good place to enjoy the summer until the crowds catch on. read more

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Such a fun hidden find. You would never think it was there walking down the street. The entrance to the hotel is super trendy and the staff was really friendly while escorting me to the elevator. Once at the top I loved the cute signage and fun decor. While I waited for my friend to arrive the servers were super attentive and helpful in providing drink recommendations. Although I was bummed they were out of a few drinks (they are premixed so they tend to run out of popular #s), I really enjoyed the one I ended up getting (#4 I believe). I was a bit surprised that the drinks were premixed and therefor didn't have the highest expectations for them but I was happily mistaken. The popcorn too! We ordered the truffle flavor and it was so addicting (it's a good thing it comes in such a large container). I will definitely be back to try the other flavors :) read more

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Great views! Great service! Great food and drink! My friend and I came here after visiting another rooftop nearby that was extremely crowded. We were mad we didn't spend all of our time at The Lookup because it was so awesome. We ordered rose and the dips (you get to choose 3 which was a nice surprise). Food tasted delicious! The atmosphere is really what you want to go for though. Amazing views of the Empire State Building and very relaxed vibes. There was plenty of space with an open layout plan. All of the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly! My friend and I even got to meet the owner, Chris who was very nice and was able to tell us more about The Lookup. He even got us a round of rose on the house which was a bonus. We can't wait to come back!! read more

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Perfect place to spend summer Fridays or first stop on a first date! Drinks are pretty strong and cute for Instagram. Good snacks too! Average pricing for a rooftop. read more

Definitely the low end of roof top lounges. No ambience and just, well, drab. No wine selections, plus we waited about 10 minutes but no service. Ordered a drink that comes with lime, but they did not have limes. It isn't clear how it all works. Overall it feels less than "meh". read more

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Although this spot is new it offers great brunch vibes. It's on the rooftop of a hotel. It was a small crowd and quick service, but I plan on returning in the summer. Highly recommend the dips and chip and getting the avocado cream it was amazing with the pita bread. Drinks were pretty good, the #1 and #7 on the menu are must try's. read more

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Great new rooftop in midtown that isn't too crowded...yet. I came on a Friday after work and got a table right away. It was vibing without being too packed. I liked the decor. Also offers an excellent view of the Empire State Building. Menu is your typical midtown rooftop situation: somewhat pricey cocktails, wine, beer and bar snacks. My friend got rosé and I got a mezcal cocktail. Both were good. Also worth to note, no substitutions allowed for the cocktail menu. Staff were friendly and attentive enough for table service. You can also make reservations for the couches if you have a larger party. I was pleased. I'll be back. read more

NYC is about looking attractive. This place gets that. Not only for their pretty views from their rooftop, but their wisdom on creating seemingly unwarranted waiting lines. The "max capacity" that made things one in and out was merely a way to create more interest and give me a sunburn. But can't hate the player for a laying the game. Rather I found their food disappointing. This would usually just be enough to get 4 stars because this is a rooftop bar. Their offering is that, rooftop and bar. But what have 3 stars was their misleading sandwich description. I got their New Yorker, labeled as a sliced steak sandwich. I asked the waitress (who was quite lovely) if I could get the steak medium rare. She reported that the steak was already cooked. What then came out was a cold roast beef sandwich. No much more to say than that. Very disappointed. With that said, bouncer was nice, so was waitress. Plenty of space ;) was clean and not too loud. Enjoyed my tome otherwise. read more

Disclaimer: this is both a review and a confession My friend and I stumbled across this place after work for happy hour and it was such a happy accident. It's adorable, well priced, and such a good vibe. They have multiple areas to sit and also standing tables which is cool. My buddy and I ordered our go-to gin and tonics at the bar and about 10 min later a table opened up and we sat down. The energy of the place is awesome and we had great conversation. I'm a hand talker so of course just as our waitress, Pasha, brought our second round of drinks over, it was a matter of moments before I whacked it over and it spilled all over the ground next to us. But lo and behold this angel of a woman brought over a new drink free of charge. Not even five minutes later, drink 90% full, (I was cautiously sipping the drink because they certainly do not skimp on the alcohol) my hand collided with the glass again and it was back on the floor. Okay confession: I was a little tipsy. Just a little. But also a hand talker I swear. By this time the kind British couple next to us had scooted away. I felt so bad but Pasha is literally a saint and brought another drink which I placed out of range of my klutzy self. Needless to say we will be back and we will be bringing lots of friends!! read more

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It was a decent place. The ride to the rooftop on the elevator was awful. It stopped on every floor until we got to the penthouse. Once we got to the destination, we were told we can sit anywhere, however there were not that many seats available granted it was a Friday night. Our server was friendly and suggested drinks. The drinks were not the best, they could have been better very basic and for the price- even so. I dont think I will go back but it was and okay experience read more

Heard about this new rooftop through yelp recommended! Came here on a Wednesday night with a party of 3, it was about 75% full. There's high table areas where you can stand, high bar tables with high chairs, and regular height tables with chairs/booth type seating. The waitress was nice enough to take chairs from another party (lol? I guess it wasn't actually part of their table) and seat us. The cocktail selection was pretty solid: I got the #5 and my friend got the #1. Both were delicious and you can also order the classics. Cocktails range from $15-$16 which is somewhat expected for area/view. They've got a good beer and wine selection as well. Food wise we got one of the dip platters to share which was pretty delicious; we got the beer cheese which was amazing, the guacamole, and the summer crab and corn. We needed some more flatbread and the way we were offered it made it seem like it was complimentary but we were actually charged extra! Finally, the views were quite nice. TL;DR: good dranks, as expected prices, limited food menu but what we got was yummy, great views, still ironing out service/smoothness but would def recommend! read more

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11/10 for rooftop drinks in midtown/Korean town! Fantastic atmosphere, great drinks, and midtown views. Definitely a must stop before it gets POPULAR. Great vibes and decent amount of people but not shoulder to shoulder. Plus the most gracious servers read more

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There are several rooftop bars in the area, but some of them require reservations to SIT at the bar. The Lookup is more relaxed than that. The crowd is 20-30s ish, and so is the waitstaff. My husband and I are hip (in our own minds) and in our 50s. The staff was very warm and engaging with us. My husband had a very good manhattan, and I had Prosecco. Lots of tables were eating small bites. It was crowded, but we still found a seat after only 10-15 minutes. The real star of the show is the view of the Empire State Building. read more

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I'm not a real bar guy but thought I'd share about this place. Happened to come here with some old friends after dinner. First of all, all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. One small complaint is the elevator system. They have one dedicated for the rooftop but it's slow and allows for stops along the way. The operator said that one of the two regular elevators was under repair so hopefully it will improve soon. But you get upstairs, make a right and go outside. At first you see some of the seating and high top tables directly in front. But you make that left to see the bar and look up - BAM! Possibly one of the best unobstructed, close up views of the ESB! I mean I live here but that view did NY proud. The drinks are probably in the range of fancy NY bars (my 5 borough beer was $10). But nice mix of seating/standing options. Like someone else said, check it out before it gets more popular! And yes, they have a little selfie station kind of thing. Note that since they're in their probationary period with their liquor license, they have to close at 11 for now. read more

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This far beyond better than any up tight cliché rooftop bar in New York City. This place is amazing for large parties. The seating area has a great mix of options with a fun colored pillows that are amazing for lounging. The cocktails are strong and well priced compared to a few other rooftop bars I've been to in New York City. I HIGHLY recommend the #2 and #8 off of the cocktails list. The bottom line is this, if you want to feel judged, ignored, and out of place I would go somewhere else, because The Lookup is fun and has good vibes only. Shout out to Pacha who gave me and my friends amazing recommendations on those delicious cocktails. You freaking rock! read more

I went to a friends birthday gathering at the lookup and honestly the vibes were great. The bar tender was really friendly and informative. The view isn't the best of the city but you do get to "look up" to the Empire State Building which makes up for it. The small menu for snacks is pretty good. We got the dips which comes with three different dips of your choice and pita bread, spiced tortilla chips, and crostini (mini toasted bread). read more

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A nice and clean, lowkey rooftop with great vibes, great ambiance, and amazing service, 5/5 recommend and will be back

Okay so it's there second day being open, well organized (ID check before you get in) the atmosphere is very nice the staff is amazing! Friendly and very bubbly. Drinks are cheap, food is cheap! I didn't have any food but from the looks the food does look pretty good! Next time I come but I'll be sure to order some finger food! I gave them 3 stars cause I didn't try the bites. But once I try them I'll be sure to update my ratings! read more

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What a fabulous new place! The hostess, Alexandra, could not be more lovely and welcoming. But, the bar and wait staff are soooooooo slow and not attentive. You are trying to sell food and drinks-- right ?!? LoL The view is amazing and ambiance cozy and comfortable. Definitely will be back! Go before this place is discovered ;) read more

Great new rooftop well worth a visit. Perfect view of the ESB. Cocktails well made and service was excellent. They're doing everything right. read more

They have Dippin dots at the bar which I love. That instantly sold me. I had a nice glass of rose. The Empire State Building view is up close and bad for photos. The bartender was also a bit unwelcoming. The place is relatively new, so I'll probably Be back next summer. read more

Best view of the empire state building. Nice atmosphere with tasty drinks. Little younger crowd but me still enjoyed it read more

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What an amazing gem right in midtown Manhattan. Unbelievable view of the Empire State building. I am here during the day, but I imagine the view at night time is even more stunning. The servers make you feel like you're at a friend's party; very chill but at the same time very competent. Inventive cocktail menu but the bar foodies right out of a farm-to-table place! Just a wonderful oasis above the bustle of midtown! read more

A great place to go for chill drinks and nice bites. The view is spectacular and is right next to the Empire State Building. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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