Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Upper West Side

25 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant

1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 70 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.'

2. Lady Mendls

4.9

Exceptional(1116)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Union Square

Booked 21 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.

3. Gotham Lounge

4.4

Awesome(108)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Midtown West

Booked 2 times today

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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4. Empire Steak House - Times Square

4.8

Exceptional(638)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West New York

Booked 46 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.

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5. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle

4.8

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • SoHo

Booked 51 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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6. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1390)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 111 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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7. Russian Tea Room - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(5461)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Midtown West

Booked 58 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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8. BG - Bergdorf Goodman

4.8

Exceptional(4632)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown West

Booked 102 times today

Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.

9. Oscar Wilde

4.3

Awesome(80)

Price: Moderate

• American • Chelsea

Booked 88 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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10. Lillie's Times Square

4.7

Exceptional(1688)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 2 times today

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Times Square and numerous Broadway plays. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers (30 on tap and 30 bottled). A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare, including soups, salads, stews, fish and steaks. Lillie's serves food from 11am - 2am. The Irish Breakfast is served all day. Brunch is served on the weekends from 10am to 4pm.

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Malika
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding service and delicious steak. Food came in hot just like we like. Armin was our server/waiter. He was so attentive. Thank you.
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Empire Steak House - Times SquarePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West New York
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4.8
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Sharonvip
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love the “tea” luncheon experience. It’s very expensive but lovely. Food is always good but again, seems incredibly expensive for what you are served. Service was excellent and we loved our waiter “elvis”
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The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.4
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Nicolevip
New York City •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A delightful afternoon tea experience in a beautiful brownstone. The decor was lovely and the service was on point. The food was delicious. The tea was perfect. Can’t wait to come back.
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Lady MendlsPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Union Square
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4.9
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Suz
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is my second time coming to this teatime. It was awesome as the first however, what I think is as important as the quality of the food and chocolates was the experience of the ambience. Jonny (the trouble maker) has made both this experience and the last one equally as enjoyable. Next time I will call in advance and make sure he’s there before booking.
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Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by MariebellePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• SoHo
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4.8
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JGerardBrown
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2023
It is world class! Definitely worth taking it all in.
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Gotham LoungePrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Midtown West
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4.4

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

2. Lady Mendls

3. Gotham Lounge

4. Empire Steak House - Times Square

5. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle

6. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

7. Russian Tea Room - NYC

8. BG - Bergdorf Goodman

9. Oscar Wilde

10. Lillie's Times Square

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