Ruzanna Baghdasaryan

a month ago

"We come here very often and always enjoy our experience. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the view is amazing. The manager, Moose, was very attentive and made sure to find the perfect seating for us. Jimmy also made excellent cocktails. Highly recommended ❤️"

Hong Lee

2 months ago

"Following a very disappointing meal at the nearby Serendipity 3 Upper East Side restaurant on my wife's actual 60th birthday I was hoping that our visit afterwards to the Panorama Room rooftop top bar in the Graduate Hotel on nearby Roosevelt Island would be a much more enjoyably experience and thankfully it was. It was a short walk from Serendipity 3 up to the Roosevelt Island tram terminal for the short tram journey across to Roosevelt Island and once on the island it was a short walk to the lobby of the Graduate Hotel. Access to the Panorama Room rooftop bar is via a lift behind the lobby that is only accessible once you have shown ID to prove you are over 21 to a security guard and he unlocks the doors to the lift. I didn't have any ID on me, however, after a bit of gentle persuasion that at 64 I must surely look older than 21, the security guard let me go up to the bar. When we got out of the lift the greeter at the podium told us we had 3 options: we could find ourselves a table with waiter service inside the bar, we could sit at the bar and order drinks from the bartenders or we could sit outside on the balcony and buy our drinks at the bar. We chose to sit out on the balcony to enjoy the stunning views across to Manhattan Island on one side and Long Island City on the other side of the Island, and onto the Ed Koch Queensboro bridge next to the hotel. We arrived just before sunset with daylight views, which very quickly changed to night time views, with all the buildings & city lights in the Manhattan night skyline all switched on and lit up. I bought a couple of cans of Juice Bomb IPA beer from the bartender, which my wife and I drank & enjoyed at the counter on the edge of balcony, whilst enjoying the stunning views and watching the fairly busy river traffic past by."

Kimberly Rodriguez

4 months ago

"This is what I think of when hearing of a cocktail bar in NYC. Masterful cocktails with an amazing view of the City. Vibes are giving " I'm in a movie in the 80's in an upscale bar". Picture perfect. Red interior in the corner. Comfortable lounge seating. Is it pricey? Yes. But worth going to"

Kevin Sterwald

4 months ago

"Absolutely fantastic views n this is the number one reason to go here!! Drinks are a little more expensive than on manhattan but not to bad. They drinks are very good and creative. The atmosphere is wonderful. It was clear the bartenders love their job and it showed. An easy walk from the tram. Located on the island and its very quiet. I highly recommend taking a look!!!"

Sunny Park

6 months ago

"Came here for the first time with a friend! It’s at the top of the Graduate Hotel and the view is insane you can see the whole city lit up. We got dessert and cocktails. The inside can be like a going out vibe with a DJ OR you can just sit on a cozy couch and catch up with friends. Yes it’s pricey but you’re paying for rooftop views. Service was also great. Our waitress was so sweet and on top of everything. The decor is beautiful, the bathroom has super bright pink lights and fun to be in and take pictures hahaha! Would come again!!"