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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.4
Awesome(6776)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 155 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
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2. Lady Mendls
4.9
Exceptional(1132)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 28 times today
Lady Mendls is a chic tea salon in Manhattan offering an unconventionally high tea service. The restaurant boasts a $78 prix fixe tea service served Wednesday through Sunday. As per the reviews, it provides an opulent five-course tea in a charming setting reminiscent of a bygone era. The patrons enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts served in hand-culled vintage Wedgwood teacups. The service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a delightful afternoon tea experience.
A photo of Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle restaurant
3. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle
4.9
Exceptional(164)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • SoHo
Booked 22 times today
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle is a cozy spot in SoHo offering a unique afternoon tea experience. As the name suggests, it's not just about tea, but also about chocolate. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas, scones, sandwiches, and pastries while being enveloped in the aroma of cocoa and espresso. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the delicious food, excellent service, and charming atmosphere. It's a popular spot for special occasions, with many patrons celebrating spring break with an afternoon tea there.
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4. Warren Street Bar and Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(69)
Price: Expensive
• American • TriBeCa
Booked 21 times today
The Warren Street Bar & Restaurant is a modern, neighbourhood brasserie offering an all-day menu of much-loved classics and fresh, seasonal dishes filled with flavours and ingredients from around the world. The space itself is a celebration of colour and creativity, with an eclectic art collection and characterful interiors.
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5. Gotham Lounge
4.4
Awesome(110)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Midtown West
Gotham Lounge is an elegant and intimate spot in Midtown West, known for its legendary Afternoon Tea. The updated menu features classic and enhanced selections, along with light lunch and dinner fare, evening cocktails, and irresistible desserts. As a reviewer put it, it's a 'world class' experience. The restaurant is perfect for small business meetings or personal gatherings and is highly rated for its ambiance, food, service, and value.
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6. Oscar Wilde
4.1
Excellent(128)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 10 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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7. The Crosby Bar
4.5
Awesome(930)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 41 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
A photo of Russian Tea Room - NYC restaurant
8. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.3
Awesome(5603)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 67 times today
Russian Tea Room in NYC is a popular spot for afternoon tea, as highlighted by multiple reviews. Customers rave about the delicious tea, sandwiches, scones, and desserts, with some even mentioning the 'high tea service'. It's described as an 'iconic place to have afternoon tea', with 'good food and good portion sizes'. It's not just about the food, the ambiance and service are also highly praised.
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9. Empire Steak House - Times Square
4.7
Exceptional(705)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 68 times today
Empire Steak House opens a brand-new location in the heart of Broadway at 49th Street.Expanding its commitment to delicious food, excellent service, and elegance, this location opens its doors to theatergoers searching for an authentic fine dining experience.Adjacent to the Pearl Hotel, the atmosphere of the venue enchants with classic fixtures and modern decor. These features and their delicious cuisine make up the perfect space for any events and social gatherings.
A photo of The Whitby Bar and Restaurant restaurant
10. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1422)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 38 times today
Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
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  • Teresa
    Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As a bit of a family tradition, I brought my 2nd daughter here, eleven years after my first! And we were lucky to have our favorite server, #theTroublemaker to help us and make quality suggestions from the menu. Even the persons who served our water and coffee were knowledgeable professionals. I ended up purchasing two bags of gifts from the gift store, because the chocolate and service were of such high quality! The Year of the Snake marketing is clever, and we actually decorate our shelves with Mariebelle tins and containers because the branding is so attractive. Only Chardon Bleu in France comes even close, with Mariebelle as the absolute best in the world. Thank you so much, merci, grazzie, and Gracias for a world class, chocolatier experience!
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    Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by MariebellePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• SoHo
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    4.9
  • victoria
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time at Lady Mendls and it was exceptional- the food was outstanding, service was top notch and ambiance was everything I could have hoped for in a tea room. We can’t wait for our next visit!
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    Lady MendlsPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Union Square
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    4.9
  • MartynVIP
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had an amazing birthday experience. Delicious cakes, sandwiches and scones, great tea and an extra birthday treat. All in the great space at the palm court. Arrive feom Friz was exceptional - we will be back just to see him again. A very special experience that I highly recommend
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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    4.4
  • Albert
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Dec 2024
    Terrific experience for a party of four - the food and drinks were all excellent in a lively setting. The decor is beautiful and service was very good. Appetizers and drinks are a bit pricy compared to the mains but since everything was of high quality we were fine with it.
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    Warren Street Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• TriBeCa
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    4.5
  • KevinVIP
    East Tennessee •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Dec 2024
    Wonderful service. Wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful Anniversary celebration.
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    Gotham LoungePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Midtown West
    •
    4.4

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