Reviews The Skylark

Great atmosphere, food and service!! The view is amazing and makes for beautiful pictures with the NYC skyline as the background. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for an upscale spot to relax after work

Celebrating our 26th Anniversary at Skylark was nothing short of magnificent. Exquisite view, amazing food, cool vibe and yummy drinks. My date was pretty awesome too. Highly recommend it. Champagne on arrival was a nice touch. Thank you for a phenomenal experience.

Sexy cocktails with a gorgeous panoramic view! I loved it and will recommend to all my friends in New York 💕

I photographed Anna and Jesse's beautiful wedding here. I highly recommend it! The venue offers stunning views of NYC. The cocktail hour was on the rooftop and guests loved taking photos up there.

Absolutely loved Skylar rooftop bar! The view of the Empire State Building and city skyline is stunning. The drinks and food were better than expected. Just a heads up, it can get a tad chilly and windy, even in July, but they've got heaters to keep things cozy.

My bestie got engaged here!!! It was so magical. We came in early to avoid the crowds and booked a table in the rooftop, it was perfect. The drinks were 10/10 & so was the service Appreciate them all for helping us and assisting her once she dramatically fainted haha

Amazing view! One thing to note is all the stairs! Once you are up there, food was really good, drinks were amazing and the view was spectacular. Also you are up high so be prepared for some wind. Great experience overall.

From the moment I arrived, I was in love with this place! Its fantastic location and luxurious ambiance are excellent selling points. Even without a reservation, we lucked out and managed to secure one of the first-come, first-serve tables near the bar on a Friday evening. However, reservations in advance is highly recommended. This rooftop bar is impressively spacious, offering plenty of comfortable seating. While it's mostly enclosed, there is a small balcony for cigarette smokers, providing a great view of the Empire State Building. You can catch a glimpse of Times Square and the Ball Drop, and other landmarks of the city, but the views are not that breathtaking as from some other bars around the city. Nevertheless, being here made me feel like I was right in the heart of the city! The luxurious contemporary décor, plush leather seats, intimate lighting, and overall vibe of the place appealed to me. But what stood out the most was the fact that it was quiet enough to have an actual conversation with friends! Yes, there was music, even a live DJ next to us, but the noise level was perfectly balanced, allowing us to comfortably converse without raising our voices. When it came to the drinks, I couldn't fault any of them. The eponymous Skylark cocktail, with its intriguing color and taste was great. However, it was the Watermelon swag that stole the show! It was a perfect combination of alcohol, juice, and ice, sweet yet refreshing. The finger food portions were small, I dare to say tiny, but everyone raved about the Herbed dusted fries with truffle. They disappeared within minutes! Unfortunately, the service was a letdown. It wasn't particularly friendly, and there seemed to be a lack of attentiveness. No one came to take our drink orders or collect empty glasses. It was disappointing to receive below average service in such an upscale and expensive establishment. While the main draw is the view, poor service can quickly overshadow the entire experience. I noticed some comments about a dress code. Personally, I appreciate it when people dress up for the occasion, and this place definitely calls for it. While some may consider it bougie, I find it classy and elegant—the kind of place where you go for an experience. It's a pricey place and can be challenging to get into, I imagine. However, if you manage to secure a table, you won't regret spending a little extra here. It's truly worth it, and I had an amazing time! Visited in June 2023. Paid by card.

The views in this rooftop bar was amazing! If you’re looking for a sexy atmosphere with good drinks, this is it. Also had the espresso martini flight and that was great!

Such a good spot to take visiting friends or family. Best view inside is only on one side of the bar of the empire state. Recommend upstairs and going outside as there is more space on the empire state side.. but then again more standing rather than seated outside. Make a reservation for a good seated spot inside. Drinks were good and food was mostly snacky bits.

exceptional cocktails with an exceptional view. I was obsessed with the layout and the decor as well as the menu for food and drink. I really didn’t mind the price of the cocktails because they were so good and you can tell a lot of detail went into them and you can pretty much say the same thing about the food. The cutest but tiniest portions but all really tasty and flavorful. another random input, they provide smaller more intimate rooms for larger groups. I saw both of them and both of them were so unique and so luxurious.. it was just a nice option. The Skylark is definitely one of the more pricier bars we visited in New York City, but if you’re able to score a table I definitely recommend to you take your time here. such a comfortable and lovely ambience. they don’t allow you to make a reservation for more than two weeks in advance just FYI.

Beautiful rooftop bar! The views are wonderful and the food is very tasty. As expected, the prices are quite steep. But if you are looking for a romantic evening, this is a great place to go to. Service was wonderful! They were very kind. I asked if I could switch seating areas, and they were very flexible. Also, reservations are a must! And there is somewhat of a dress code. If you look like you are ready to go hiking or go to the beach, they won’t let you in.