Casa Cruz

"A members’ townhouse on the Upper East Side known for its vibrant nightlife."

"Casa Cruz occupies an entire six-story townhouse on the Upper East Side, and that townhouse has a little terrace that technically qualifies as a rooftop. It doesn’t offer much of a view, but it’s perfect for when you want to eat some foie gras and feel like a socialite who dabbles in philanthropy. Lined with pastel pink banquettes, the terrace has a handful of tables surrounding a shiny copper bar cart, and it’s a pleasant place to eat some pricey and perfectly satisfactory New American food." - Neha Talreja, Bryan Kim, Carina Finn Koeppicus, Hannah Albertine

"Tucked inside a stunning townhouse between Park and Madison Avenues, Casa Cruz’s high-level cuisine and cocktails return to the days of celebratory cocktail hour before a leisurely dinner. And while there are some areas reserved for investors, the restaurant (and rooftop terrace) provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of the ordinary with flair." - Kevin Chau

"Casa Cruz makes Soho House look like WeWork. The original location of this semi-exclusive restaurant and clubhouse is located in London, but you’ll find a second outpost on the Upper East Side. It occupies an entire six-story townhouse, and even the elevator has parquet floors. Membership costs about as much as a factory-fresh Lamborghini, but if you aren’t a member, you can still eat here. In addition to an indoor dining room with velvet furniture and shiny copper accents, there’s a little terrace at the top where you can sit on a pink banquette and eat upscale New American food. Obviously, the food is pricey (entrees are $30-$80), but—for what is essentially a country club on steroids—the dishes aren’t bad. Try the smoky strip steak cooked in a coal-fired oven, or, ideally, save a little money and just make a trip to the second-floor bar when you feel compelled to check this place out. photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Bryan Kim

"Or maybe it’s exclusive spaces tacked on to existing restaurants like at Casa Cruz, which reportedly holds the top floors for its member-investors only." - BySam Stone