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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
1. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
4.4
Awesome(6866)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 80 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
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2. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.3
Awesome(5637)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Midtown West
Booked 38 times today
Russian Tea Room in NYC is a popular spot for afternoon tea, as highlighted by multiple reviews. Customers rave about the delicious tea, sandwiches, scones, and desserts, with some even mentioning the 'high tea service'. It's described as an 'iconic place to have afternoon tea', with 'good food and good portion sizes'. It's not just about the food, the ambiance and service are also highly praised.
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3. Lady Mendls
4.9
Exceptional(1141)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 14 times today
Lady Mendls is a chic tea salon in Manhattan offering an unconventionally high tea service. The restaurant boasts a $78 prix fixe tea service served Wednesday through Sunday. As per the reviews, it provides an opulent five-course tea in a charming setting reminiscent of a bygone era. The patrons enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts served in hand-culled vintage Wedgwood teacups. The service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a delightful afternoon tea experience.
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4. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1432)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 102 times today
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.
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5. Empire Steak House - Times Square
4.8
Exceptional(732)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 36 times today
Empire Steak House opens a brand-new location in the heart of Broadway at 49th Street.Expanding its commitment to delicious food, excellent service, and elegance, this location opens its doors to theatergoers searching for an authentic fine dining experience.Adjacent to the Pearl Hotel, the atmosphere of the venue enchants with classic fixtures and modern decor. These features and their delicious cuisine make up the perfect space for any events and social gatherings.
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6. BG - Bergdorf Goodman
4.8
Exceptional(4704)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 95 times today
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare. All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.
A photo of Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle restaurant
7. Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle
4.8
Exceptional(173)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • SoHo
Booked 18 times today
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle is a cozy spot in SoHo offering a unique afternoon tea experience. As the name suggests, it's not just about tea, but also about chocolate. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas, scones, sandwiches, and pastries while being enveloped in the aroma of cocoa and espresso. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the delicious food, excellent service, and charming atmosphere. It's a popular spot for special occasions, with many patrons celebrating spring break with an afternoon tea there.
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8. Oscar Wilde
4.1
Excellent(138)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 12 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
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9. La Maisonette
4.4
Awesome(10)
Price: Expensive
• International • Midtown East
Booked 1 time today
Astor Court at The St. Regis New York is a popular spot for afternoon tea. Reviews rave about the 'exquisite afternoon tea', 'lovely afternoon tea', and 'great afternoon tea', and the 'high tea' has been 'fabulous'. The menu features a selection of teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts.
A photo of Majorelle at The Lowell restaurant
10. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.8
Exceptional(1065)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 37 times today
Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.
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