Foodie Girl

2 weeks ago

"I truly enjoyed this gossip girl experience. It was worth every dollar! All of the food, fruit & pastries were FRESH and the cocktail was so cute ! The view was amazing and being able to take pictures with Chuck Bass and see the empire sign in real time was amazing. Also the waitresses were pretty sweet and helpful. It gets crowded around 5pm."

Maeve Cassin

3 weeks ago

"Visited here 4 nights, while staying at the Empire Hotel. Lift attendants, as with all the staff, super friendly and polite. Lovely atmosphere, and music not too loud. Loved sitting here for 1 or 2 hours, reading my book, while looking out on the fab view of NYC. Fabulous tasty cocktails, made all the better when drank between 2&6 during the happy hour!!!"

Rosemarie Loza

2 months ago

"As a tourist this was such a pleasant experience for me and my sisters! We came to enjoy the gossip girl experience and it definitely didn’t disappoint. My favorite part was the cocktail menu! Keep up the good work. Also want to give a quick shoutout to our servers Josh and Joseph they made the experience 10x better with their hospitality. XOXO I’ll be back 💋"

Billy Gavigan

4 months ago

"Title: Smoked Peach, Skyline Views & Rockefeller Vibes — NYC’s Empire Rooftop Delivers Review: Flew into NYC for four days of high-level judo training and real estate meetings — but carved out time to hit The Empire Rooftop Lounge, and I’m glad I did. It was 78° and breezy, perfect rooftop weather. I grabbed a seat at the bar, where the bartender crafted a smoked peach passion cocktail just for me — vibrant, slightly smoky, and summer in a glass. Bright citrus, smooth peach, and just enough bite to keep it interesting. Ambiance: This rooftop wraps you in upscale mid-century lounge energy: gold starburst chandeliers overhead, floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, and a crowd of sharply dressed locals and travelers catching the sunset over drinks. Music was chill, the room buzzed with conversation, and there wasn’t a bad seat in the house. Food Highlight: Started with the Oysters Rockefeller — fresh Bluepoint oysters baked with spinach, bacon, asiago, and crisp panko. Savory, indulgent, and just the right touch of brine. A perfect rooftop bite. Service: Bar staff was on point. Attentive, knowledgeable, and personable — the kind of crew that reads the room and elevates the experience. I didn’t catch names, but props to whoever was behind the bar Tuesday night. X-Factor: The combo of the custom drink, rooftop skyline, and perfect weather made this a moment I’ll remember long after the trip. You don’t always find calm luxury in Manhattan — but this delivered. Final Verdict: Whether you’re in town for business, pleasure, or punching people in a judo gi — Empire Rooftop is a must-stop. Ideal for date night, happy hour, or solo unwinding above the city. Ratings: • Food: 4.7 • Drinks: 5.0 • Vibe: 5.0 • Service: 4.8 • Value: 4.6 #BillyEats #BillyDrinks #TopGoogleReviewer #EmpireRooftopNYC #RooftopVibes #FoodieLife #GlobalBites #NYCNights #JudoAndCocktails"

Jesi A

5 months ago

"Avocado toast was good. Breakfast flatbread was really good. The French toast was decent (presentation and flavor wasn’t worth the cost). Overall good food but nothing memorable. Not a fan of the low coffee table to eat off of. 1 single mimosa is $18, a “large” carafe is $65 and only served 2.5 mimosas. So I felt robbed in that."