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Ophelia, New York, NY

Ophelia

4.2
4.2
1462 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 61 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s.

Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 980-4796
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Antelmo Ambrosio
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    1st Ave & 49th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway:<br />E &amp; M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)<br />4 &amp; 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)<br />4, 5, 6, &amp; 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ophelia offers "stunning views" of the East River and city skyline, making it a "great date night location." The drinks are "unique and very good," and the atmosphere is lively with a DJ setting the mood. While seating can be uncomfortable, the attentive staff and "fantastic cocktails" make it a memorable spot for drinks and light bites.

1,462 Reviews
  1. Emily

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok , and the seating arrangement for dinner isn’t ideal . eating off a small coffee wasn’t great . Will only be back for drinks

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  2. Parisa

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall amazing experience. Great food, an amazing view and very friendly staff :)

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  3. Diane

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love taking visitors to this place. The building is beautiful. The decor is perfection. The views are spectacular. The drinks are top notch. We have only orders apps here and they were quite good. Highly recommend.

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  4. Pierfrancesco

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience and very beautiful view of all New York

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  5. Nicole

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Ambiance was dirty. Not inviting. Lack of service. Not good. Would not recommend.
    OpheliaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Nics. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Ophelia didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our service and ambiance, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable and we'll definitely work on improving these areas. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Patrice

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seducing place and great view. Some Repairs needed on tables . Service is fine as is the food. Pricey however
    OpheliaResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Ophelia! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our secluded ambiance and great view. We apologize if you noticed some repairs needed on our tables. We're glad to hear that our service and food met your expectations. Your feedback is appreciated and we'll take it into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot for cocktails and small bites. Great view.
    OpheliaResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails and small bites, and appreciated the view. It's wonderful to know that you found our place great for cocktails and small bites. We always strive to provide an excellent dining experience, so your feedback is valuable to us. We noticed your rating on value and we assure you that we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon at Ophelia!

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  8. Gina

    Cancun

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable prices.lets not forget the view absolutely gorgeous 🤩
    OpheliaResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, GinaT! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the environment, friendly service, and our menu choices at Ophelia. We're also glad to know that you found our food to be decent and affordable. Your comment about the view truly made our day! We strive to provide an excellent dining experience for all our guests and your kind words are a testament to that. We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. oscar

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A total package place, drinks, food, services and view is all great. Next time in NYC my spot to go to.
    OpheliaResponded on 13 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Oscar! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Ophelia. It's great to know that our drinks, food, services, and view met your expectations and made your next visit to NYC a perfect'spot to go to'. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Matt

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Thought this was a nice upscale lounge. Our seats for two were literally on a stool on the floor with two music blasting throughout the venue.

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Ophelia is rated 4.2 stars by 1462 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Ophelia

3 Mitchell Pl, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st Ave &amp; 49th Street
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Subway:E & M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)4 & 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)4, 5, 6, & 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antelmo Ambrosio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 980-4796
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.
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