A comfortable and modern restaurant with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors. It's a great place to meet up with friends for drinks or a sit down meal as the food was great, the service was fast, and it offered plenty of seating and room to relax. Definitely check this out if you want to get off the city streets for an hour or two to unwind. read more

VERSA - Mahi Mahi tacos and Margherita Flatbread - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came for a work lunch with two others and had the Grilled Chicken, Avocado Wrap w/fries. All around good wrap and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Service was a bit slow as they just opened. I'd like to go back for after work to try drinks and other menu items. read more

Reserved a weekday early evening, asked for an 'outside' table, and got it. Weather was a bit cooler , so they turned on the heat lamp for us. (It did rain a bit near the end, which caused others standing around to run inside, and some crowded next to our table, but that's just normal rudeness, and not on Versa). Staff was great, had wine and cocktail - Manhattan was nice. Calamari was breaded and fried nicely. Ravioli was good, salmon was amazing and a really big portion. Waiter said the green curry is not spicy, but it was - but I am ok with that. If you are NOT ok with spice, don't order it. Cheesecake was great, blackberry compote was a nice balance. They did try and get more drinks from us, and seemed a bit bummed when we did not - maybe another day. Would look to do the bar, the inside table area was VERY loud (think cafeteria loud) I would not be able to tolerate that. read more

One of my go to's for happy hour during the summer! The views, vibes and well crafted drinks will have you and your friends adding it to your rotation of rooftop NYC bars. Definitely recommend going for lunch so you can sample some of the small plates and bites but also a great after work spot especially if you're looking to mingle with other professionals. read more

VERSA - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The only thing stop from giving it a perfect score. Was I chose the spot to sit outside and put that on reservation and when we got there they said there's a party but no party present. Very odd. The elevator was also weird to operate. Nonetheless outside the operations it's a beautifully decorated hotel restaurant. I think its a great spot if you want to have a mature brunch outside the bottomless brunch party vibe. I had the pork and egg sandwich that was luscious. It was small for a man my size. The fries were string which aren't exactly my favorite. My girlfriend got the chicken and waffles and it looked UNREAL. She said it was the best she ever had and she's pretty much a connoisseur in c&w. So much meaty, salty pork gravy, airy/crispy waffles, and bought together with a sunny side egg. I kept picking at it. That alone is worth going for. read more

VERSA - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I feel the selections are a bit limited for vegetarians but for a few extra dollars they will modify. Food was good and service decent. Friendly waitstaff and hostess. Ambiance was perfect as this is a rooftop bar and restaurant. Decorated nicely and love the lights at night. read more

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I'm usually not a fan of hotel restaurants, but Versa definitely delivered for a quick bite before the game at Madison Square Garden. It's a massive space and was very quiet when we got there around 6 on a Sunday evening. Our waiter was amazing and attentive, as was everyone else we encountered there. I ordered My Boy Blue and it was a crisp and refreshing drink. My friends enjoyed their wine and a bartender created mezcal drink. We had the K-Town wings, Tuna Tartar and the Cacio E Pepe. ORDER THE PASTA. The pasta was surprisingly amazing, like so good we almost ordered a second bowl of it. It is creamy, peppery and the pasta was cooked to perfection. Versa is a solid choice to grab some drinks and food if you're in that part of town. read more

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I came here the other night for the flip sigi launch party and I'm glad I was able to go! Flip sigi has officially opened a pop up shop at VERSA , it'll run from Tuesday's through Saturday stating 5pm. I arrived around 630ish and it was fantastic. A lot of the signature dishes were present. One of the main attractions was the pig roast! The drinks were classics, well made and delicious. The service was great, they were attentive and very friendly. The rooftop is pretty cool, very spacious and has a really cool vibe. I excited to go back with a few of my friends. read more

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Good food, nice Ambiance, great location. The after work crowd is pretty fun as well, met a lot of pretty cool people and fellow Knicks fans since I stopped by right before a game at the Garden. I'd definitely go back to this place when in the area. read more

My friend had her birthday party here on a Saturday night! We had a reservation for 12 and no wait. The space is really nice. It doesn't feel like a hotel bar, it reminded me of Earl's at the prudential center in Boston. They have an indoor patio and it looks like they open it up when it's nice out. There was another birthday party on the same night so it seems popular for groups. The DJ was awesome which is why we stayed here for most of the night! We ordered a bunch of apps and they were all good. The burrata was amazing! It was pretty pricey for the size of the apps. Almost everything we ordered was between $16-$18. NY prices! The food was fine but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Drinks were also fine but the vodka sodas were weak! Cocktails were on the sweet side which isn't my fave. I'd come back when it's warmer and stick to beers on the patio! read more

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I ordered a vodka martini with olives just slightly dirty when I got it after waiting for a while it did not have any olives. The glass was also dirty so I had floating something's in the glass. While the food was being brought to other tables we noticed that each meal looked subpar. We left without finishing our drinks or eating. We had high hopes for Versa... read more

VERSA - Martini, with olives? - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great spot with great food and attentive service. We sat outside on the deck which was relaxing.

Food is just ok. They did a bad job of accurately describing what each meal was or how drinks would taste (basically, bad recommendations), so that soured the experience. They were also missing a bunch of items from the menu, so half the things we tied to order weren't available. However, they said this was because they were in the process of switching menus. I didn't end up eating my burger given everything (waited described it was an aoili sauce, but I was given a ketchup or mustard based sauce instead), but I'm sure something else would have been better. I don't think they really noticed though. But overall, eh. The atmosphere is inside was nice though! read more

The food was excellent and they took care of my dietary needs of no sugar or honey. Stephanie, our waitress, was very good. She listened to my dietary needs and made sure we were very well taken care of. However, the music was terrible and WAY too loud. It made personal conversations difficult. read more

Versa is a great restaurant! This restaurant is for any one looking for a nice night, no matter the occasion. Located on the 5th floor of the Renaissance New York Hotel. Which makes it a perfect place for literally every occasion. Place was super clean staff very pleasant. Tip: Versa has 3 dining options: Canopy, Patio, Indoor I love the Canopy and Patio area where you can sit at a table or lounge chair. Don't worry about bad weather retractable roof. read more

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Nice breeze and shade. We were not rushed and had plenty of time to catch up. Food was good too - margarita pizza and QuinoaVeggie burgers were good. Their chips and guacamole were some of the best I have had . For the most part, our waiter had other priorities. However, the manager helped us out. read more

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I chose VERSA for its close proximity to Madison Square Garden and overall space layout- don't regret a thing! We came here for happy hour (5PM-7PM) on a Tuesday. I noticed that it gets busier closer to 6/630pm, so be sure to come on earlier to grab a seat. We hung out in their main bar area and there was about a handful of people that were there. In total, about 15-20 of us hung out at the bar and it was a great time. I definitely recommend this place as a nice happy hour spot in the city, doesn't break the bank. read more

VERSA - Interior - New American Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 I think ... probably will return. Pleasant. Airy. Light. Cute water glass. Decent food - but the Chechen wings are quite huge - like whole chicken - ok this is a little exaggerated bec I've seen bigger wings. The K-town wings are on the sweet side, pretty dry. Latte is good. Good service. Good place for watching sports. read more

A rooftop that is happening, but not claustrophobically crowded. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are huge and can accommodate a lot of people. Amazing view of the Empire State building. Friendly and helpful staff. I did not try any of the food on this visit, but had a beer at the bar. Location is not ideal as it is close to the traffic of Herald Square and Macy's, but maybe that's why it's not terribly crowded and there's no line to get in. Our private party had a section of the outdoor area reserved and we enjoyed a lovely warm night on the roof. read more

VERSA - Amazing outdoor rooftop with Empire State views! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This rooftop bar is the perfect place for after work happy hours. It had multiple bars indoors and outdoors and a lot of seating space which was great for enjoying the views. The drinks were also pretty good, not cheap but thats expected for this area. The bartenders were also fast and pretty friendly so it was an overall good experience. read more

Ehhh this place was okay. Only reason I give it 4 stars was because the hospitality was great and we had an awesome server (forgot her name and im upset because she def deserves a shoutout). I got the chicken sandwich. My friends liked it. I liked the flavor but the chicken's breading was just not crispy enough for me. Too much to ask if my fried chicken not be soggy? We also got calamari and flatbread for apps. Not so tasty. Didn't have much seasoning. The place is cute though. Drinks were good. read more

We love to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Versa anytime we stay at the Renaissance in NYC. The Food, Service, and Atmosphere all great. Convenient and Delicious. read more

It was beautiful and sunny at the rooftop restaurant. The drinks were delicious, Ring of Fire is excellent! Food was awesome, guacamole, hummus, pretzel, calamari and onion tower! Tahir was our server and was so attentive and kind. He brought a birthday cake for my friend with a candle, which was a perfect end to our incredible lunch. We'll be back! read more

Okay the bar vibe is great here. I really liked all the cocktails and the service around 5-7 each night we stayed here. The espresso cocktail, the patio cocktail, both great! What I didn't love was breakfast. The breakfast burrito was good, but the home fries were sad and not hot or fresh tasting. I was happy with the burrito though :) but I'd definitely recommend coming here for drinks. Lots of Harry Styles concert goers were in for his 15 day tour here. read more

VERSA - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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It was not a great experience from the moment I arrived. I was looking for a cute roof top to enjoy lunch with my friend and daughter on a lovely Monday afternoon. I called prior to ensure that no reservations were required. When I arrived I was not greeted by the hostess right away. Once I said good afternoon the hostess acknowledged me and asked if I had a reservation. I told her no but I called prior to ensure none were needed. Her response was ok and she proceeded to walk us to a table. The table she took us to did not have any backrest to them. They were more like bar stools. So I asked the waitress if it was possible to move to a table that had backrest since I was with a child . Granted she's not a baby but I wanted to be comfortable. She did move us but seemed annoyed. I was determined to not let this spoil my beautiful afternoon. I ordered the cheese dip and a flatbread pizza. I love food so when the cheese dip arrived room temp I was very disappointed. I've had many cheese dips in my life and never once was my cheese dip room temperature . I was expecting it to be warm or even hot. Maybe it's just how it's served here. So I continued to eat my flat bread pizza. It was nothing special. Not even good. It's not hard to have a decent pizza on the menu . So I ordered the fried calamari since I was hungry in hopes that it would at least be good. It was ok but the breading kept coming off. At least the flavor was good and I was able to eat it. The setting was cute and trendy but the food was a deal breaker for me. This place is more just for drinks and photos. If you come here don't waste your time with the food. Hopefully you can catch friendlier staff. As we were leaving no one even said thank you or good bye. It was extremely awkward. read more

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Great service. Good dinner great staff. Ambiance was nice. Will go back again. Food was good too

Not even a hello at the bar, much less a drink order, left after 10 minutes. Also very hot inside and unable to get soap in the bathroom. 0/10 read more

After my 5.5 hour flight into NYC, I decided to grab some dinner at Versa since the reviews looked decent plus they had a rooftop bar. The outside rooftop was super cute but jammed pack with no seating on a Wednesday night @ 6pm. When I asked if they had a open table for 2, the hostess looked at me & asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't. I asked if she had a waiting list & she looked at me funny & said no if there's no open tables then we're full.... I was very confused by this & asked if they only require reservations & she looked at me strange & said of no.. We finally found a seat at the bar where our bartender was super nice. He was attentive & even handcrafted a speciality cocktail created just for me. This made the experience so much better. I got the BLT wrap which was good but nothing over the top. Atmosphere was the best part! read more

I've been here a few times and have not been disappointed. Recently we tried their loaded fries (basically nachos but using french fries as a base instead) and calamari. Also had a spicy margarita and a mini coconut cocktail that came in a can. All were tasty; the calamari was quite memorable. Great service and ambience; a really solid date venue. If you miss rooftops, VERSA will scratch that itch. Shout out to Eric for being a wonderful host. Will return soon. read more

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Tried this for a date night around 10pm rez on a Wednesday. PROs -First of all, great wait staff. SHOUT OUT to our waitress Caroline!! Lovely, so nice, helpful, she gave us a full tour of the place even at the end of her shift! This woman deserves something good from you Versa! - chicken sandwich was yummy! - decent prices for a roof top in NYC CONS - bathrooms were besides needing a serious Reno, there was piss everywhere, smelled horrible. Flies. No soap in the dispensers. No one had checked on that place all day. - unprofessional security staff, rushing and bossing around waiters to hurry up. One seemed audibly annoyed when I walked in for my 10pm reservation. I understand it must have been a long shift but keep your opinions to yourself. - it was a lovely night but unfortunately the outdoor seating area was already closed by 10pm. Bummer. - you know when your fries from McDonald's get cold and they are dry and stale and hard? that's how Versa's fries were. It's fries, come on! gotta be fresh and good! - the rooftop is only on the 5th floor so views are fine Summary: try another place. read more

Went here for brunch one Sunday. It was about 3 other groups there. I think because it was to rain that it was no crowded, not sure. Food was was just ok. Nothing to be crazy over. Service was fast and waiter was friendly (I guess because it was not crowded). The manager did come over to ensure that we were ok. I do like when that is done. Came back on a Saturday, and it was also not crowded (basically empty). I do believe they have a good after work crowd during the week. I'll have to go back during the week to see. read more

The views from the rooftop at Versa are incredible- you can see all of Midtown Manhattan! The tapas are also very good- we ordered the charcuterie board, the chicken skewers, and the patatas bravas. The only downside is that the drinks are a bit overpriced. Overall, we had a great time at Versa and would definitely recommend it! read more

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A girl needs to feel fancy from time to time, and that time is now! Casamigos Mezcal served with grapefruit slices and two kinds of salt - smoked and spicy. Lick, sip, suck...repeat I'll pregame here anytime of the week. read more

Went here for restaurant week and was satisfied with the deal, food, and atmosphere. Along with some other reviews I saw, each course did take a while to come out. Tbh if it weren't for the restaurant week deal I probably would have given it 3 stars just because the actual price of the food wasn't on par with the taste. For example I got the margharita flatbread as my app and it normally costs $18. Def not worth 18. Maybe 12. Staff was pretty attentive with filling drinks and taking plates, but again food took a while between each course to come out. Atmosphere is cool and quite spacious! Apparently they have a retractable roof, but it was closed on my visit read more

VERSA - Spicy Shrimp Pene - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite thing about this restaurant/hotel/bar is that they offer good champagne. The wine list is severly lacking but maybe they make up for it in the cocktails? The food is basic: -Margherita pizza tasted like it was from the frozen aisle -Kale & Arugula salad was overly dressed and had to be returned -Grilled chicken wrap was bland but I take the blame for that because I asked for no bacon and it definitely needed the crunch & saltiness -Chicken quesadilla was good, hubby thoroughly enjoyed it (he ordered three during the duration of our stay at the Renaissance) Service was good- friendly & attentive read more

So my friend and her fiancé had a "bridal party proposal brunch" at Versa. (Adorable concept, exactly what you think it is... any way). First off, the vibes were cute, location, decor, music volume- all on point. But the food!!!!!!!!!!! Omg! The savoring flavors of the shrimp and grits danced on my tongue like a top shelf margarita. Even the potatoes had an earthy heartiness. Pitchers of mimosas and bellinis were consistent across the board. Our servers (because everyone was able, available, and willing to help) were so pleasant. I cannot wait to return! It's inside of a hotel- kinda made me want to stay at the hotel. Maybe next time!!!! read more

Our new go-to rooftop for those commuters from NJ or Long Island, literally a stone's throw away from Penn Station. Surprisingly chill and vibrant, with more than enough space for your happy hour amongst coworkers. Also, one of my favorite and underrated views, especially during the crazy commuter hours. A real microcosm of the bustling side of the city. read more

The food was TOOOO salty- neither my friend nor I could eat our dinners. And the staff didn't seem to care. Nice ambiance for a drink- but the food is awful read more

I arrived on Wednesday around 6:30pm and was told a table for 2 would be over an hour wait. We decided to hang out by the bar towards the back instead which was fine because they served the whole menu. The ambiance was very nice, spacious and it looked like a popular spot to hang out after work. The music was loud. Flagging down the bartender was nearly impossible but after ordering, everything came quick. - Tuna Tartare: Average. The tuna wasn't fresh. It was loaded with mayo and it tasted very fatty. I liked the mashed avocado on the bottom though. - Chicken Wings (K-Town Chile Soy Glaze flavor): Very saucy and not as crispy as what you may find in a Korean restaurant but still tasty! The flavors were bold and the wing sizes were decent. Drinks were overpriced and just okay. I wasn't expecting more. I might return when it's not so busy to fully enjoy the rooftop. read more

VERSA - Tuna tartare - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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WORST DINING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE: Tdlr: - bartender spilled 2 drinks me and had an attitude with me and charged me for the remade drinks - everyone from the bartender to the hostesses to the server was rude and they blamed it on how "busy" the restaurant was yet 20% of the tables were empty - server took 20 mins to come once seated - 4 out of 6 entrees came out before we even got our apps, then the last entree came 20 mins later - never got 1 of our apps, still got charged for it - food was SO subpar. read more