Paul S.
Yelp
Brunch, Sangria, and City skyline views!
Rooftops are the go-to spots to enjoy the city and see what makes New York a marvel, but not all rooftop dining and drinking experiences are created equal. Elsie Rooftop delivers on all fronts a memorable experience.
Location: Entering into a long corridor toward a well-dressed security staff gives the feeling of having access to a unique place. When you take the elevator, don't forget to take a selfie in that mirrored elevator. As you get off the elevator, this building is very narrow, so walk towards the host, who will direct you where to sit. We arrived soon after they opened, so we had a table in the exterior rooftop area with a bottomless brunch selection. The space was gorgeous, and we got to walk all around and enjoy the room with the view.
Food and drinks: We had the two-hour bottomless brunch, so we were a group of four to have a carafe of sangria or an individual glass, so we tried to mix and match different flavors. Here are some of the flavors for the brunch drinks: Peach Rose Sangria (Bodvar Rose Wine, Creme de Peche, white peach puree), Red Room Sangria (Diora Pinto Noir, Bulleit Bourbon, Hennessy VSOP, orange, pomegranate, honey), Margarita Sangria (Baron Herzog Sauvignon Blanc, Codigo 1530 Blanco, agave, pineapple, lime), and Mimosa Sangria (Paul de Coste Blanc de Blanc Brut, Chambord, orange, pineapple). For the food, we had the slider burgers (Cheddar cheese, secret sauce, caramelized onion with tomato and lettuce) and the Truffled Grilled Cheese and other items too.
Service: Across the board, fast and polite service throughout the meal. I like how we were able to relax and were able to enjoy our stay.
Again, all rooftops are not equal, but Elsie knows how to do it. Thank you.