Upstairs

18 Best Rooftop Bars in New York City

"With panoramic views including an epic one of the iconic Chrysler Building, it’s hard not to love this rooftop 30 floors above the Kimberly Hotel in Midtown East. Outfitted with a bronze bar, Venetian walls hand-painted by Anthony Chase, and lush banquette seating, guests here can partake in a menu of small plates for dinner or brunch classics (read: a variety of Benedicts) by Executive Chef Cristian Flores." - Abbe Baker, Carey Jones

"With several distinct lounge spaces, the rooftop at the Kimberly Hotel, which is a full 30 stories above the street, has retractable glass walls and a glass ceiling that make it wonderful for all seasons. With a classica New York view of the Chrysler building (specially magical at night when the building is all lit up), it's an impressive place to bring out-of-town guests."

The Seaport’s ‘Secret’ Momofuku Restaurant Opens to the Public With Tabletop Grilling and Karaoke - Eater NY

"The Momofuku restaurant located above Ssäm Bar at Pier 17 — formerly known as “that secret Momofuku restaurant with fancy beef” — will invite customers indoors on November 19 at long last. Called Upstairs at Ssäm Bar, the restaurant and bar will focus on tabletop grilling where chefs will cook pricey cuts of meat in front of diners. Details on the menu are still coming together, but a spokesperson tells Eater that pork shoulder, pork belly, ribeye, and other meats are on deck, intended to be grilled and wrapped in lettuce in the style of ssambap. The 36-seat space is outfitted with leather banquettes and velvet chairs for the kind of upscale vibe the restaurant group has become known for in recent years — with some of the high-energy spirit from its earlier East Village days. Adjacent to the main dining room, there are two private rooms for karaoke, with seating for up to 10 people, where the restaurant’s full menu can be ordered." - Luke Fortney