Best Rooftop Restaurants in Soho (10012)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Restaurant at Great Jones Distilling Co.
Whiskey distillery restaurant with jazz brunch and a bookable rooftop deck.
Notable Picks
Opened in 2021 as Manhattan’s first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, this NoHo spot pairs serious cocktails with a New York–driven brasserie menu. Most dining happens in a dim, polished dining room, with a rooftop event deck used for private parties and special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Rib Benedict, Barrel-smoked ribs, Duck confit croquettes
What makes it special: Whiskey distillery restaurant with jazz brunch and a bookable rooftop deck.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A hotel rooftop lounge above SoHo that leans into Italian aperitivo culture, pairing skyline views with burrata, flatbreads, and cocktails. Guests come more for golden-hour atmosphere and relaxed, dog-friendly hangs than full-on dinner service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata with seasonal fruit, Artisan flatbreads, Maccheroni alla norma
What makes it special: Skyline-facing SoHo rooftop bar reimagining Italian aperitivo culture.