Panorama Room

"There are a lot of bars with impressive views on this list, but none are like Panorama Room on Roosevelt Island. The next time you really want to wow your date, take the tram to this 18th-story rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of three boroughs, the bridges, and the East River. Most people stand at the outside bars (there are very few seats outside), but we recommend reserving a table inside, where you can actually sit down and still take in the view. The massive retro-futuristic space has floor-to-ceiling windows, an impressive art collection, and a great raw bar selection. " - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, molly fitzpatrick

"A night out starting with a tram ride is clutch (though the F train and Q102 bus run to Roosevelt Island too) and certainly sets the stage for an evening indulging in an extensive raw bar menu plus elaborate cocktails. 360-degree views from this rooftop on an island sandwiched by Manhattan and Queens offer the only views of its kind, enjoyable any time of day. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and an “elevated chic” dress code is enforced (no athleisure or flip flops)." - Eater Staff, Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

"As the name suggests, the bar situated on the 18th floor of the Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel boasts panoramic views of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Open Wednesday through Sunday, you can enjoy rain or shine thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor terrace. Being a new kid on the block attracts the local Cornell students, as well as folks from the outer boroughs anxious to make the trek to the happening spot. With a rotating space, the bar staff has ample room to roam about the cabin and make sure all parties are accounted for. If you want a different vantage point of the city, it's worth the trek. Heads up: there’s a dress code, so act accordingly." - Abbe Baker, Carey Jones

"Guests can enjoy a stunning sunset over Manhattan from the Panorama Room at Graduate New York, the island’s only hotel dedicated to the Cornell Tech campus." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Graduate Roosevelt Island is the island’s only hotel, and in typical Graduate style it’s dedicated to the campus that it serves." - The MICHELIN Guide