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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1421 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 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 StreetF to 57th Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel

    USD 75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Whitby Bar for a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the colorful restaurant or the elegant Orangery. Served on Kit Kemp's beautiful Sailor's Farewell Wedgwood china, enjoy delectable finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon mousse, Egg salad & Truffles, selection of mouthwatering cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and preserves. $75 per person or $95 including a glass of Joseph Perrier. Afternoon Tea service reservations are booked through the experience. We ask you to cancel your reservation by 10pm the day prior. We have a 5 minute grace period in case you are running late. Please call 646-928-4207 If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Special requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.
    Festive Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel photo
  • New Years Eve at the Whitby

    USD 295.00 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! The price does not include tax or a 20% gratuity.
    New Years Eve at the Whitby photo
  • Château de Fieuzal Three-Course Wine Pairing Menu

    USD 175.00 per person

    17 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
    Embark on a culinary journey with our exclusive prix-fixe menu, perfectly paired with two glasses of Château de Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan. This thoughtfully curated experience showcases exquisite seasonal flavors: • Starter: Porcini Risotto, aged 36 months, rich and velvety. • Main Course: Roasted Moulard Duck Breast, masterfully prepared to perfection. • Progressive Cheese Tasting: A delightful selection of Tomme de Savoie, Ossau-Iraty, and Roquefort. $175 per person, inclusive of wine pairing. Reserve your table today and indulge in this unforgettable dining experience, available for a limited time.
    Château de Fieuzal Three-Course Wine Pairing Menu photo

What 1,421 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant offers a "lovely afternoon tea experience" with "wonderful" food and service, set in a "visually stunning" and elegant atmosphere. While some guests have noted service inconsistencies and pricing concerns, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "exceptional" ambiance and "delightful" brunch and high tea offerings.

1,422 Reviews
  1. JasminaD

    Slovenia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is lovely, the service excellent, and the tableware and presentation are outstanding. However, I didn’t find the food particularly tasty. The cookies were nothing special. Unfortunately, both bread rolls were sweet, and I regret that at least one wasn’t made from regular leavened salty dough to pair with cottage cheese or crème fraîche.

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  2. Ryan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor & setting top notch. Wait staff attentive, kind, & friendly. High tea was a fantastic experience w/ our 11 y/o daughter. Would love to come back for dinner service. Highly recommended.

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  3. Sabrina

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the staff. Too rushed and even though I said no pork I can't eat it, he still tried to insist it was only a little bit that they put on it. I had to keep repeating myself and reiterating I cannot have any no matter how small it is. He also gave us issues when we wanted to pay in cash after another staff member said "of course you can pay cash". Place is beautiful, food is great but our server really ruined and put a damper on our morning.

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  4. Kevin

    New York City

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    English tea at the Whitby is enjoyable and the interiors by Kit Kemp are exceptionally beautiful. It was busy but noise levels were low, so conversation was relaxed and easy.

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  5. Rachel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect holiday tea for friends and family from out of town!

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice to be able to do, dubious value for money.

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  7. Alexandra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect afternoon tea in the city for a great value compared to others. Excellent service and ambiance. Scones and treats are delicious. Also very attentive to food allergies and accommodating them. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Lidia

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I had a great experience. A must try place in town. Such a cool hotel and intimate setting. The American Breakfast was amazing. The Afternoon Tea was a great experience…

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  9. robert

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was improved greatly. Restaurant was busy and staff did not forget about me.

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  10. Grace

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a beautiful tea at The Whitby once our food finally arrived - about 40 minutes after we ordered it. We weren’t alone. We overhead another diner at a different table complain that it took a full hour for her food to arrive. We enjoyed the food and tea, but the kitchen and service team have some operational issues to work out.

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FAQs

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1421 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 28 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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