Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Garment District
Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.6
4.6
221 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design.

Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room.

Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
    (929) 561-6131
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Altair Private Dining Experience

    $75.00 - $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Altair for an unforgettable dining journey inspired by the elements. Choose between our Elemental or Celestial Dinner Experiences, each offering a four-course meal featuring our seasonal dishes, including house-made dinner rolls and seasonal butter. Start with shared dishes like apple & endive salad, hamachi, and artichoke tempura. Next, select your entrée from options such as Long Island duck, sea bass, and bucatini. Conclude your evening with a chef's selection of desserts. The Elemental Experience includes dinner rolls, three shared appetizers, four entrée choices, and dessert. The Celestial Experience includes dinner rolls, an amuse-bouche, four shared appetizers, five entrée choices, and dessert.
    Altair Private Dining Experience Photo
  • Altair Holiday Elemental Dinner | 2024

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Celebrate the holiday season at Altair with our Elemental Dinner. Indulge in a four-course prix-fixe menu featuring curated seasonal specialties. Start with appetizers like honey squash with tomato chutney and house-made ricotta gnocchi. For the main course, choose from entrees like hanger steak with pistachio romesco or wild mushroom ravioli, among other delightful options. Embark on a culinary journey where taste, sight, and sound align. Embrace the celestial wonder and celebrate the most joyous time of the year with us! 🎄✨
    Altair Holiday Elemental Dinner | 2024 Photo
  • Altair Pre-Theatre Experience

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey inspired by the elements at Altair. Before catching Broadway’s top performances, begin with our freshly baked housemade bread. Then, choose a first course and a second course to savor alongside our renowned cocktails and fine wine selection. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth, all while ensuring you’re comfortably seated for the theatre. Reserve your table now!
    Altair Pre-Theatre Experience Photo

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair is a charming culinary haven located in a boutique hotel, celebrated for its "excellent service" and "delicious, thoughtfully prepared" dishes. Diners rave about its "amazing" menu, including standout items like duck, scallops, and hanger steak. The "beautiful decor" and "inviting atmosphere" enhance every dining experience.

221 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large group but the waitstaff handled it well. The food was tasty but there were a few weird things, like a huge pile of potato sticks (we think) on the mushroom ravioli. I’m not sure if the staff there reads this but WTF was up with the bland, almost dry, olives in the martini. We were all laughing at how absolutely pitiful they were. The bar manager really needs to step up their game.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Chris

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    nice experience, interesting flavors and good value

    Is this helpful?

  3. Frantz

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at Altair with my mom, and it was truly a fantastic experience! The Thanksgiving prix fixe menu was thoughtfully curated, offering a variety of delicious options that perfectly captured the holiday spirit. The food was exceptional—every dish was flavorful, and the proportions were just right, leaving us satisfied but not overwhelmed. The wine selection complemented the meal beautifully, adding to the overall warmth of the evening. The ambiance was cozy yet refined, making it a perfect setting for a special holiday dinner. Altair exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Richard

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table of 9... 6 adults and 3 teens. The selection of foods was wonderful... allowing several members to try different things that they might not have tried at a lesser restaurant. The Foie Gras and Octopus come to mind immediately. Portions were excellent... not American... where you are too full to enjoy desert or the meal. Preparation was superb. Every one... even the teen who is not adventurous in dining... enjoyed their meals immensely. While the food and ambiance was great, the service from Farouk was really superb. This was a great family meal at a location we rarely visit... and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would highly recommend it... even in a city known for it's fine cuisine.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jake

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for my anniversary and the service was outstanding. Food was really impressive and I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quiet spot for a special occasion.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Lynair

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere was fantastic, service was next level and the food was impeccable.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Yvonne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a business dinner. Everyone loved the food! We ordered almost all of the apps and it didn’t disappoint

    Is this helpful?

  8. JenniferL

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is so great. I’ve dined here twice now, at the recommendation of a girlfriend that works in tech. I keep meaning to go to the open air, garden like beautiful main room, but the bar room is such a vibe and is jammin’ at night and even has live music, sometimes. The food is *delicious* and my friend even said his ravioli was maybe the best thing he’d ever eaten. We had a bottle of white wine from New Zealand, the honey nut squash and apple and endive salad and I had the lamb. The service was the best I’ve had in NYC so far. Go have fun here with friends!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Pamela

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plates are on the smaller side but definitely adequate. Also allows you to try more dishes. Staff was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious with some very inventive cocktails, Ambiance in the garden room was wonderful and I am glad I selected it over the main dining room which looked more like a cafeteria. Would highly recommend so long as you are not a standard meat and potatoes kind of eater.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great setting. My friends and I had a wonderful night out at Altair.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Altair is rated 4.6 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Altair

351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (929) 561-6131
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo