ZipPicks Awards
Best Farm to Table Restaurants in East Harlem
Best Rooftop Restaurants in East Harlem
Master Critic Review
The Terrace Harlem NYC
7.9
Intimate East Harlem cocktail bar built around an elevated terrace that reads like a small rooftop escape. Guests come for carefully made martinis, upbeat music, and a cozy, date-night-friendly setting that still feels neighborhood casual. It’s best when you treat it as a drinks-first rooftop evening with a few well-chosen bites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pornstar Martini, Lychee Martini
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 6.8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: A compact East Harlem terrace lounge that pairs rooftop-style drinks with a cozy, semi-hidden outdoor space above the avenue.
Who should go: Couples and small groups chasing cocktails with a view
When to visit: Golden Hour or early evening for sunset light and shorter waits
What to order: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Pornstar Martini, Lychee Martini
Insider tip: Reserve ahead and aim for terrace seating; it’s a tighter space, and being outside makes the experience feel distinctly rooftop.