Gemmy Wan

a month ago

"I had the most magical evening at Westlight on October 6, 2025, with my best friend. 🌇✨ I made the reservation a month in advance, and it was so worth it — they gave us a beautiful outdoor table with the perfect view of the sunset and city skyline. As the sky turned pink and gold, it felt like the whole city was glowing just for us. 🌆 The beef burger was amazing, juicy and flavorful, and the cocktails were not only delicious but also so pretty! 🍸 After dinner, we moved indoors and sat near a lovely couple who were also celebrating a birthday. We ended up buying them a little photo and an ice cream dessert — it even came with a cute sparkler! 🎂 We all exchanged birthday wishes across the tables and laughed together. It felt like pure joy shared between strangers. The staff were incredibly kind. They gave us free hot water and let us stay to talk for hours. Just before we left, Natalie (I think she was the manager) came over and surprised us with a postcard that said “Happy Birthday” and “Welcome to NYC!” with the Westlight logo. My friend was so touched — she couldn’t stop smiling. 💖 Last year, her birthday wasn’t the happiest, but this year, thanks to Westlight, it became truly unforgettable. Thank you for making our night so warm and special. We’ll definitely be back — and next time, I’m leaving an even bigger tip! 💫"

Shakara McNeish

2 months ago

"Westlight is an absolute top 5 pick for best rooftop restaurant in NYC. With breathtaking views, delicious small plates, unique drinks, and one of the largest rooftop spaces you'll find in the 5 boroughs, Westlight is easily one of the best rooftop spots that you can find in NYC. The food was flavorful and appetizing, especially the jerk oxtail sliders!! To top it all off, the staff was simply amazing. Every single employee I encountered was not only courteous, attentive and knowledgeable, but just all-round wonderful people. And as if the glass-enclosed and terrace dining areas weren't great enough, they have a large open lawn a level above, that offers completely unobstructed views from all angles. Westlight is definitely a new addition to my favorites, and I'm eager to visit again soon!!"

Jennie Peng

2 months ago

"The scenery is absolutely stunning. If you’re coming here to take beautiful photos or enjoy the night view, this place is definitely worth it. But if you’re looking for great food, it might not be the best choice. The prices are moderate—not cheap, but not too expensive either. It’s definitely a great spot for dates or gatherings. The photo shows what I ordered when I went there—everything was quite good except for the Coke. Maybe it’s just because I don’t like flavored Coke, but honestly, it tasted terrible. P.S. I recommend sitting indoors during spring, autumn and winter. You can step outside to take some photos, but don’t eat out there. The wind was so strong when I went that my food got cold right after it was served. Overall, though, I’d still highly recommend this place."

Konrad Strumidlo

3 months ago

"This place never disappoints even if you're visiting just for drinks or after dinner. The views are probably one of the best in NYC. The top terrace with couches is a nice touch because it offers sitting area even if you're not booking a table. Its tough getting through the crowd in order to get to the bar but it's manageable. Diverse selection of mixed drinks including some draft beers. Must visit if you're in the area."

Stella Lee

4 months ago

"Awesome bar with an amazing view of Manhattan! Food and drinks were better than expected. While the atmosphere is impeccable, I’m taking off one star for the following reasons: - We had a reservation but still waited about 25 minutes to be seated. A simple “sorry for the wait” would have been appreciated. - Shortly after we were finally seated, a woman came over and accused us of taking the wrong table—as if we had seated ourselves. When we told her we were shown to the table, she asked who had seated us… um, the hostess? In fact, while we were waiting, the hostess mentioned that our indoor table was by an open window and would feel like we were outdoors. The table we were seated at matched that exact description, so I had just mentioned to the hostess that her description was spot on. Even if we were mistakenly seated at the wrong table, shouldn’t the staff communicate and resolve the issue internally instead of confronting and accusing guests? I’m not sure who this woman was, but she was quite rude. She never came back to apologize for the confusion. Our server was nice; however, he forgot to bring a water bowl for our dog (this place/hotel is dog-friendly), even after we asked for one. We didn’t bother asking again. But a staff member who was cleaning our table noticed we had a dog and kindly offered to bring a water bowl, which we appreciated. Note that there are two separate lines for the elevators—one for reservations and another for walk-ins. This was not clearly indicated. The doorman (I think?) simply asks if you’re going to Westlight and then points you to the walk-in line when you say yes, so we initially waited in the wrong line."