ZipPicks Awards
Best Rooftop Restaurants in Financial District
Master Critic Review
Overstory
8.9
Overstory is a 64th-floor cocktail bar atop 70 Pine Street where meticulously built drinks, bar snacks, and a wraparound terrace deliver some of the most dramatic skyline views in the Financial District. Guests treat it as a special-occasion nightcap spot or a compact, high-impact evening built entirely around cocktails and a handful of savory bites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chili-lime popcorn, Oysters on the half shell, Ham and cheese pretzel with char siu pork
Scores:
Value: 7.3
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 9.5
Cultural Relevance: 9.1
What makes it special: High-floor cocktail bar with 360-degree terrace views and polished snacks.
Who should go: Cocktail obsessives planning a focused, view-driven night out.
When to visit: Golden hour into early evening for peak skyline impact.
What to order: Signature martinis, chili-lime popcorn, oysters on the half shell.
Insider tip: Book an earlier reservation to maximize terrace time before it fills.