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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(6921)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 77 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. Lady Mendls
4.8
Exceptional(1147)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 17 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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3. Nubeluz
4.6
Exceptional(698)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • NoMad
Booked 139 times today
Nubeluz by José Andrés is a lightbox in the sky, bringing together the Spanish word for cloud (“nube”) and for light (“luz”). Located on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, Nubeluz offers modern interpretations of classic cocktails and small bites coupled with remarkable 270-degree views of the New York City skyline.
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4. Russian Tea Room - NYC
4.3
Awesome(5688)
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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5. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1448)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 42 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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6. Oscar Wilde
4.2
Awesome(148)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 7 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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7. Empire Steak House - Times Square
4.8
Exceptional(807)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 66 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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8. BG - Bergdorf Goodman
4.7
Exceptional(4729)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown West
Booked 81 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.
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9. Majorelle at The Lowell
4.8
Exceptional(1080)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Upper East Side
Booked 25 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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10. La Maisonette
4.5
Awesome(10)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Midtown East
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.
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  • Leigh
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious dinner at the Russian Tea Room! My husband had the sea bass and I had the scallops. The atmosphere is as romantic as it ever was. The prices are a bit high, but the food was wonderful and this is a special place. It’s a New York icon for a reason. On a side note, any negative reviews I’ve read were for tea. Despite the name, I don’t think this is really a tea place. Go for dinner, and you won’t be disappointed. All the dinner reviews were glowing.
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    Russian Tea Room - NYCPrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Midtown West
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    4.3
  • LexiVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    One of the best experiences I’ve had in New York. Had to book pretty early in advance due to the Valentines Day weekend rush, but got a lovely early afternoon spot. The atmosphere was so elegant & classy. Our waitress Mary Alice was so kind, accommodating, and overall such a pleasure to interact with. Yes it is pricey, but the experience and the quality of the food/tea was well worth it.
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
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    4.4
  • Wladyslaw
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I went there with my wife for the Valentine's Day event that included six decadent little meals (salad, soup, finger sandwiches, scones, cake) paired with a delightful assortment of teas. It was wonderful, and so was the experience, which included a live violinist. Top notch!
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    Lady MendlsPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Union Square
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    4.8
  • ToddVIP
    New York City •137 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent classic and traditional afternoon tea. The scones, in particular, were wonderful - warm, fresh and delicious. The hotel is very cute with interesting decor and Wedgewood china.
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    The Whitby Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown West
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    4.6
  • NancyVIP
    Las Vegas •71 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a magical and memorable evening. The food, service and ambience was spectacular. A view of the Empire State Building with snow falling was unbelievable
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    NubeluzPrice: Very Expensive• Cocktail Bar• NoMad
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    4.6

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