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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1383 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th Street<br />F to 57th Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day Menu

    USD 212.64 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu showcasing rich flavours. Sample House made magret duck sausage with red cabbage and black Périgord truffle and Roast heritage free range black turkey with porcini-chestnut stuffing and potato purée. Expect tempting desserts including Caramelized pumpkin flan with Chantilly cream and candied pepitas and Pear frangipane tart with ginger ice cream. Price includes tax and gratuity.
    Thanksgiving Day Menu photo
  • Christmas Menu

    USD 251.31 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Gather family and friends for a festive Christmas feast at The Whitby Bar. Start the night with a glass of Champagne and Chef's selection of amuse-bouche, dine on indulgent menu featuring Yellowfin tuna with fennel, heart of palm, pine nuts and blood orange to start, followed by Rocky mountain rack of lamb, with a black pepper and coriander crust and Chocolate bûche de Noël with blood orange sherbet for dessert. Price includes tax & gratuity
    Christmas Menu photo
  • New Years Eve at the Whitby

    USD 380.18 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for New Year’s Eve and savour elegant dishes accompanied by live jazz from the Sam Taylor Trio. Start with Petrossian caviar or Maitake toast amuse-bouche, then choose an indulgent starter including freshly shucked oysters or our Wagyu beef tartare with pommes roti and black Périgord truffle, followed by seasonal specials including 1.5 lb Lemon butter poached lobster with parsnip puree and Bloomsdale spinach or Rocky mountain rack of lamb with haricots verts and gratin dauphinoise. Enjoy a delicious dessert then wind down with coffee, tea and petit fours. Raise your glass of Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée at 12am as we welcome the New Year together! Price includes tax & gratuity.
    New Years Eve at the Whitby photo

What 1,383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant offers a delightful experience with "excellent food and service" and an "inviting atmosphere." Known for its elegant afternoon tea, guests appreciate the "wonderful ambience" and "delicious scones." Live jazz nights add charm, though a few noted inconsistent service. Overall, a vibrant midtown gem.

1,384 Reviews
  1. Elisabeth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food has really gone downhill. Used to love this place

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at The Whitby is always an exceptional experience!

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  3. Patricia

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty space but the best thing about our food was the crockery it was served on. The bread used for the tea sandwiches was either stale or wet and mushy. And the savory fillings were odd combinations (anchovies and pimento?) or so bland as to be tasteless. At its best a proper English high tea is an art form of delicate, flavorful tidbits beautifully presented. At lease they got good marks for presentation. The rest of a pantomime of bad food and cold tea. Go to the Peninsula around the corner instead where they know how to do it properly.

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  4. rob

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A visual delight and very good food…. Which is why we again returned to the wonders of Kit Kemp…BUT I did not appreciate upon arrival being told I would have to vacate the table in 2 hours, and then being told a second time during the meal! After our brunch plates were cleared…I HAD TO CALL THE WAITER OVER AFTER 20 minutes of being ignored to get coffee and dessert.. if the maitre d’ is going to threaten you with “eviction” upon arrival then the wait staff should be more attentive.

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  5. Cathy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for afternoon tea in a lovely setting- this is a great choice ! Just lovely!!!

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  6. Janet

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true gem. Food is excellent and ambiance is sublime. Artsy and sophisticated.

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  7. Jonathan

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Whitby… it’s my go to place when I’m entertaining CEO’s or my parents. Super high quality ambiance, service, food and cocktails. I’m such a fan. Will be back many times. You guys make me better at my job. Thank you.

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  8. Shannon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was 10/10, Annie was AMAZING. Brought my parents for their first visit to NYC and it was a lovely time.

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  9. Paula

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is second time I've gone to Whitby for high tea. First time, which was for 10 people, the service was excellent and we all had a good time. Second time was pleasant but different because the waiter wasn't efficient. We asked about getting extra caviar for tea service but he forgot to ask the manager what the cost would be. In the interim, 2 of us decided to and ordered the tea service with champagne (no caviar) plus tea service a glass of apple cider for the 3rd guest who doesn't drink alcohol. He forgot that we didn't order the service with the caviar and while we waiting for our food, came out to tell us they were out of caviar. Also, after over 15 minutes, had to remind him about the cider requested for 3rd guest.

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  10. Kristin

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a birthday party for a group of teenagers so it was LOUD. The noise level dropped considerably once they left. Scones are the best I’ve ever had and the sandwiches are the worst I’ve ever had. Can’t comment on dessert because I took it to go but I imagine they’re good. Service was meh- I’ve had better. Decor and ambience was nice but I just chose a bad time to go because of the party. They put the tea leaves in your pot of tea so that means by the time the pot is half empty you need a fresh pot because the remaining is over-steeped and undrinkable. Waste of tea in my opinion. There are many places in NY to enjoy afternoon tea and this is not one I’d recommend. I would probably have lunch there and ask if I could place an order for scones if I wanted it.

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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1383 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
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