Best Rooftop Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Rooftop at Royalton Park Avenue
High-floor rooftop with a pool, wraparound terrace, and full food-and-cocktail program facing the Empire State Building.
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Rooftop at Royalton Park Avenue layers an indoor–outdoor pool deck, wraparound terrace, and cocktail lounge above Park Avenue with direct Empire State Building views. Between brunch classics like Nutella French toast and an all-day menu of lobster rolls, sliders, and salads, it functions as both a daytime hang and a nighttime party terrace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nutella French toast, Mini lobster rolls, Smash burger
What makes it special: High-floor rooftop with a pool, wraparound terrace, and full food-and-cocktail program facing the Empire State Building.
8.3
Perched atop the Shelburne Sonesta, Vintage Green Rooftop wraps a retractable-glass atrium and leafy terrace around a menu of sliders, pizzas, and snacks built for sharing. It reads more like a garden lounge than a party deck, with Manhattan views, comfortable seating, and a food program that’s stronger than many hotel rooftops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pastrami spiced chicken wings, Wild mushroom pizza, Chicken katsu sliders
What makes it special: Lush, greenhouse-style rooftop terrace with a surprisingly deep small-plates menu.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Rosehill Rooftop crowns the Park South Hotel with a 1970s-inspired lounge that leans into skyline views, fire pits, and shareable plates. Guests come for mini tacos, pizzas, and sliders that pair with spritzy cocktails in a room that toggles between date-night cozy and event-ready buzz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mini tuna poke tacos, Truffle fungi pizza, Wagyu beef sliders
What makes it special: Skyline-facing rooftop lounge with fire pits and shareable, cocktail-friendly plates.