The 17 Best Rooftop Restaurants In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"We mostly just go to ElNico for drinks. The view from the top of the Penny Hotel in Williamsburg is nice, and there are lots of great Mexican-inspired cocktails to choose from, like one with tequila and bruléed banana. But there are plenty of tables where you can sit down for a full meal in the plant-filled space, and the food is pretty interesting. Think guac with chili dust and short rib barbacoa. Reservations are easy to snag, so keep ElNico in mind for a last-minute meal with some out-of-towners. They’ll love the terraces, cacti, and comfy green couches." - neha talreja, bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine