Best Rooftop Restaurants in Garment District (10018)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Dear Irving on Hudson
A rooftop built around cocktails with semi-private-feeling seating pockets.
Notable Picks
8.3
A cocktail-first rooftop with “seating station” pockets that make the room feel more intimate than most Midtown rooftops. Come for the drinks and the view, then snack smart—classic luxury-bar bites that keep it feeling like a full experience without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster roll, Mushroom croquettes, Bartender's choice cocktail
What makes it special: A rooftop built around cocktails with semi-private-feeling seating pockets.
#2
The Skylark
8.2
A skyline-forward cocktail lounge built for big-date energy: dark, sleek, and designed to make your first round feel like an occasion. Treat the food as elevated bar bites—order a tight set of shareables, keep the pacing slow, and let the views do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tuna Tacos, Crispy Chicken Sliders, Herb Dusted Fries
What makes it special: A high-rise lounge where cocktails and skyline views lead the experience.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A stylish rooftop with strong photo-and-view payoff—best for a romantic drink-first plan where food supports the night, not the other way around. Stick to crowd-pleasing shareables and one entrée; the setting is the headline, and the best dates here keep it light and moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brick Chicken, Truffle Bianca Flatbread, Brunch Burger
What makes it special: A rooftop scene where views and design drive the date-night appeal.
7.8
A smaller, more contained rooftop atop the Archer Hotel, prized for its Empire State Building sightline rather than a sprawling party layout. Best as a quick-stop rooftop: one round of cocktails, one or two snacks, and out—especially on crowded nights when space and pacing tighten up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Charred shishito peppers, Mac 'n' cheese croquettes, Archer's Manhattan
What makes it special: A compact rooftop with an unusually direct Empire State view.