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Ophelia, New York, NY

Ophelia

4.3
4.3
1020 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s.

Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (212) 980-4796

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

  • Neighbourhood

    Midtown East

  • Cross Street

    1st Ave & 49th Street

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Subway:<br />E &amp; M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)<br />4 &amp; 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)<br />4, 5, 6, &amp; 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Date Night Champagne Experience

    Jun 3 - Nov 26, 2023
    Indulge in a special Date Night Experience for 2: Includes 1 Bottle of Fine Champagne + a curated "Taste of the Tower for 2" with delicious hand picked bites + Royal Dome Dessert (Available exclusively with the Date Night Experiences) OPTIONS: moët fête • 300 bottle of Moët a date with dom • 550 bottle of Dom Pérignon date night royalty • 595 bottle of Ace of Spade Package can be picked at the venue upon arrival. Pricing does not include sales tax and gratuity.

Popular dishes

What 1,020 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. EduardoB

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible place love it here it is my favorite place in the city
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great views, and customer service! Drinks tasted fantastic too!
  3. Bucko

    Phoenix

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views, Great service, Great Ambiance, NOT kid friendly
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    My wife and I booked Ophelia for our first wedding anniversary, as it has great reviews and intriguing social media profile. The restaurant itself is beautiful; views are stunning and the food was amazing. Unfortunately, the service was absolutely terrible - specifically our waitress. When she initially came to our table, she didn’t introduce herself, didn’t ask how we were doing, did not engage at all. The first thing she said was literally, “ready to order?”. She never once came to check on our table throughout the evening. We had to order our meal and drinks through the people that were bussing the tables around us. She also didn’t even drop the food off to our table. When our food arrived she didn’t check in with us to ask if it was tasting good, or if we needed anything else. When it came time to pay the bill she immediately came over, brought the machine and pointedly hovered over us, overtly watching my wife enter her payment info, to ensure a tip was given. Because of her behaviour, we felt too uncomfortable to enter the tip amount we believed the service was deserving of, as the waitress had an extremely confrontational air about her. Furthermore, despite my wife clearly asking for the bill, she sexistly presented me with it. It was extremely disappointing to experience this level of passive aggression, unwarranted attitude, and complete inattention, given that all other aspects of the restaurant exceeded our expectations. Sadly, people really make or break a dining experience and unfortunately she did just that, break it. We will not be returning to Ophelia, neither will we recommend it to our friends and family. We will tell people to beware of the treatment they will receive should they book. Your wait staff needs to do better. I would mention her name, but again she never gave it to us.
  5. Audrai

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    It’s shared plates, not formal seating. Portions are expensive and small. You get 2 hrs for table, there were 8 of us and we were enjoying the scenery, conversation 70 mins in and were basically told to leave if we didn’t order more food or drinks. Staff are rude drinks v expensive $24 on average
  6. Kristine

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    The food was great. The drinks were excellent. Bar and table service left much to be desired as an African American female who tips 25% . I don’t need to go here again, I just satisfied a curiosity by going to “show off nyc rooftop spots to my friends visiting from Park City UT and TCU in TX. The experience was “meh.” We waited a loooong time to get drinks from the bar while waiting for our tiny and crowded high top table (and we were 15 late to our 7pm reservation). Everything was “fine” and we ate well but waited a loooong time in between plates. We just don’t need to go back and we definitely don’t want to tell others because service wasn’t on point.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The views were incredible and the seating was very classy and comfy. The server was very fun and gave us a great experience. I recommend a reservation once the sun starts setting because in some seats you can get a bad glare from the sun. Great for a date or a group of friends.
  8. LoganC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and drinks. There was a DJ, but it wasn't too loud. He played excellent music and the view was incredible. Definitely going back.
  9. Kfalling

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Mediocre cocktails. Service was poor, not friendly.
  10. brennad

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really special place - extremely service oriented - the entire staff works hard to ensure that every guest is well taken care of -
  11. DanielR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    The drinks and the views were amazing. Went for Mother’s Day and was very disappointed at the potion sizes we received for the price. For $120 we received 10 to 15 bite-sized portions of food the size of a crostini. The staved steak on the crostini was cold, the app with caviar was basically a bite size quiche with caviar on it. The waffle desert was very good so that helped fill us up. Wouldn’t go here for anything but a drink and enjoy the view.
  12. WilsonL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very poor service and bad food. Place was dirty. We paid for 5 mother's day specials but only got served 2. Table was supposed to be reserved but was none available. Bathroom was dirty and had no toilette paper. Staff simply ignores customers. My wife and I used to go there years ago when we were dating can't believe how horrible this place is now. Will never return.
  13. EthanR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Went here for Mother's Day Brunch. The only negative thing I'd have to say was the food is nothing to be excited or rave about. Definitely not worth the $59 per person as there is not a lot of food. Overall though the service is great, the waitress was very friendly, and the ambiance is really nice which is the main reason we went to this rooftop bar. I'd recommend this place, just don't get excited about the food.
  14. SaurabhD

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Overpriced, very few options for food. Mother's day rip off
  15. KeithB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We ordered the Pre-fix for Mother's Day and had to wait over 30 minutes for the food. I actually had to go to the manager and inform her that we were waiting for the food. The vibe was great. Views were amazing.
  16. fyfyfy

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    The mother day brunch was really disappointing; food was quite minuscule (probably five bites of crostini per person). To compensate we had a quite large waffle and muffin, but they were over sweet and did not feel fresh made at all. Service was fine. They were also out of cappuccino and any coffee drink outside of black coffee. We could feel they operated like a bar, but if they do a brunch special, it should feel like brunch…
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views and excellent cocktails. Great spot for a date.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Everything was great. Unfortunately the shrimp tacos were a little disappointing.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food and drinks were excellent. Music was louder than expected with terrible DJ transitions. View was excellent. Service mediocre.
  20. Alexandra

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The ravioli were great and the servers very nice.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food was way too expensive for what you get. The taste tower has no taste.
  22. elizabethj

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    As we were celebrating our anniversary, I requested intimate seating. I didn’t consider the ottomans in the middle of the staff’s walkway to be very intimate. (Although the view was nice) I did ask if there were any other seating arrangements available but the hostess was dismissive, a bit snappy. Despite this unacceptable attitude, after this I waited about another 15 minutes for someone to take our order, before ultimately leaving. What a shame, as I was looking forward to celebrating my occasion at Ophelia.
  23. SarahR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    great views! Interesting cocktails in a historic hotel
  24. SR2017

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed drinks, apps and views to start off our anniversary celebration.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Everything was great food, view, music and drinks... The hostess was helpful with the seating and view we wanted. Just wish the waitress was more attentive as she hardly came around glad the busboy was around as they were more attentive with our night..
  26. ChadC

    New England

    115 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Great views. And the food was quite good. The cocktails fun and inventive. But the service was AWFUL. Like, not enough A’s in awful! Slow. Inattentive. Missed items. And an attitude of pure indifference that killed what should be a great place.
  27. Caramia

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Watch out if you are brown skin. I will say the Bartender was very. nice and pleasant, but his LemonDrop was not on point. The waitresses not so much. I got there before my date and sat at the bar for like 20mins. When my date arrived I paid the bartender. As I was walking to our reserved table a waitress asks if I paid for my drink at the bar. I said yes. We sat a a tiny table, the decor is a little dated, we ordered Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Lamb Chops, plus 2 drinks, the Amaretto Sour was good. We paid cash, but as we were waiting for the elevator, right in front of the bar, another waitress, not the one that had been tending to us all night, asked if we paid. Not cool. Quite embarrassing actually, to have someone run up to you to ask if you paid FOR THE 2ND TIME, when you did.
  28. GMN8

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great views, some of the best cocktails in the city, and the DJ definitely set the right tone and tunes throughout the whole night.
  29. Soph

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Once we were sat, we had a reservation, it took o0ver 10n minutes to get someone to come over to give us water. We had to actually ask if someone could take our drink order. I also told them prior to the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and it was completely ignored. Great views, wouldn't recommend if you're looking for good service.
  30. Matt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had (ribeye, prawn tacos, caviar bites) was delicious. Outdoor table with a view of the city (or the East River, depending on where you sit) is immaculate. Highly recommend!
  31. IKVW

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    The atmosphere is hard to beat, and the views are spectacular. However, while your time limit for the table - 2 hours- is clearly communicated when you're seated, they don't tell you it will take 20 minutes for someone to take your order, you will not be asked if you would like another drink, and the busser tries to clear your dishes when they are still half full.
  32. Jojo

    New York Area

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What a magical place to have a drink and a bite! Lovely ambience and wonderful service. Jaw dropping view!
  33. RedDread

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful place, very busy. Had a 945 resy and was seated at 1045. They can work on that or at least give us something to sip while we wait. Very inventive cocktails with typical nyc prices.
  34. CTingler

    Greensboro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting the city and chose this based on the reviews and views and it did not disappoint. Sea bass skewers were our favorite thing we had - all food was delicious and plated beautifully. Drinks were great also!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place for cocktails and the ambiance was very cool
  36. Mar1

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Such a a beautiful location but we were tucked against the inner wall and not on the outer circle. When asked to move when people left we were told tables were reserved. We had also reserved. The food was tasty but quantity was very small for the $80 price for the sharing experience. The service was great.
  37. Kato

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and drinks were great... And that view, simply amazing.
  38. LucaM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Bello bello eccellente eccellente tutto food views bravi
  39. HelenB

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After reading bad reviews about service I was worried it wouldn’t be great but we had a brilliant experience, quick and friendly service, amazing views, good drinks. Would recommend!
  40. MaribelO

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Service was poor. Hostess is unwelcoming and waiters forget about the patrons. Food is ok, drinks were good. Seating is uncomfortable. The views of the city were great!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ophelia is rated 4.3 stars by 1020 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ophelia

3 Mitchell Pl, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    1st Ave &amp; 49th Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Midtown East

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Subway:E & M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)4 & 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)4, 5, 6, & 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Black, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Antelmo Ambrosio

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 980-4796

  • Private party facilities

    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

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