Best High Tea in New York City

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Garfunkel's Speakeasy
Garfunkel's Speakeasy
85/100 (555 ratings)
Restaurants
Drinks
moscow mule
Crafted Cocktails
Table for Two
Banker's Cocktail
Milkshake
High Tea
Beef burger
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Mid-range
"What a great place ? A totally unique experience, ambiance, atmosphere, Unique creative libations and a smart attentive staff ! Definitely worth..."
Anthony Cristiano
"Best cockies in Manhattan � � Especially recommend the TNT and the Old Cuban. Plus the atmosphere and service is..."
Suzanne Merritt
"What a find! Secret lil spot for a cocktail! Lovely decor and knowledgeable bartenders that create their own specialty drinks! Intimate setting...."
Randee Pilson Tucker
"OMG what a place! For sure going back and enjoying "bartender choice"..."
Omer Ashkenazi
"The interior, staff and cocktails are all fabulous! It's such a great VIP lounge in the Lower East..."
Amy Dubin
"If I leave a great review, then everyone will start going and make it harder to get a reservation so um....it was a terrible experience. Don't..."
C Robert Akujuo
"Excellent cocktails, romantic (fun and totally comfortable!) setting, very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic choice for a night..."
Marisa Pelto
"Great place. Fun, and wonderful bartender's. Going through the safe to get upstairs, makes you feel like your back in prohibition..."
John Caldararo
"Great burgers 🍔 downstairs, amazing cocktails and chill..."
Roberto Rosa
"Excellent unique cocktails. Great waiters and special atmosphere. Old fashion speak easy..."
Caleb Jones
"What a beautiful..."
Jillian Désiré Oliveras
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
84/100 (6643 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
American
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Chicken and Waffle
BLT
Salad
Fish and Chips
Fish
Calamari
Sandwiches
Pork
Mussels
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Charcuterie
Tuna
Vanilla Bourbon French Toast
High Tea
Calamares
Double Ginger Moscow Mule
Chocolate cake
Salmon
Chicken Sandwich and Burger Lunch Special
Afternoon tea
Pub Nachos V
Sandwiches
Mimosa
Burger
Fish & chips
Beef burger
Fish & Chips
Hamburgers
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Manhattan
Truffle Fries
Nachos
Old Fashioned
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Pot Pie
Pretzel
Espresso Martini
Toasts
Sit down
Gastropub
Bar
American
Pub
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"A great establishment for food and drinks. Vast range of craft beer, lagers, cocktails and spirits. Extensive and super food. Hard working and..."
Kanika
"Really great interior. Very high ceilings, ornaments, paintings. Really long bar, with hundreds of bottles of spirits. The food is okay. Definitely..."
Can
"Great place for a quick drink or to meet up with a friend, great..."
KKing
"It is a great place but falls short with the promotional beer glasses,shakers and etc....sports network playing on a flat screen kind of takes away..."
Aaron FooDNY
"This is a great place. Sheer laziness tempted me to copy and paste my review for the Union Square location here; great restraint has been exercised...."
Rich
"Newly opened and living up to the reputation it has gained on 17th street... The food was delicious, I had the chicken pot pie, and the interior is..."
James Talvy
"We stopped in for brunch before seeing a show. We absolutely loved the holiday decor and the food! The service was just okay, it took a long time to..."
Ariel Bonk
"Super cute decorations. The cocktails were cute/pretty/fancy but I wouldn't say my drink was particularly good. That said, I really loved the decor..."
Kristen Ryan
"This place is definitely one of the most Instagrammable places we've been to so far. We went around Halloween, and the decoration was awesome. Very..."
Denisse Zarelly Cuba Tello
"Wow! This restaurant is so impressive. The decorations are stunning and so festive (we were there during Christmastime). Every staff member we..."
Karen Kappert
"This is was our first time visiting Lillie’s and we were pleasantly surprised to get in due to the holiday popularity. We were in love with all the..."
Stephanie Henriquez
"We came for Brunch on Christmas Eve and had a great time. We were worried because we were out with our 18 month old but all was well. The music..."
Christina Ferdinand
"We found Lillie's by accident and was pleasantly surprised. As we walked through the door, we were taken back in time to when beauty and wonder from..."
YVETTE NEFSKY
"We've been to this location a couple of times, and the food is excellent. The atmosphere is always festive, and the Halloween theme was..."
Angie R
"The decorations and service were excellent! The food was good for a bar, but so-so for a restaurant. Overall, 5, maybe a ~4ish on the food. Great..."
Yury T
"If you are looking for a different place with a unique atmosphere, this is where to go! Great music and cocktails but the best part is the..."
Elisa Basile
"Had a couple of drinks each here. The bartenders were really friendly and quick to make everything. The decor was so cool too! Fun to see Halloween..."
Kyle Rapps
"I give 4 starts and it’s purely for the decorations. We didn’t have the reservation so we have been told to sit at the bar. Little they forgot to..."
Anastasia Karpovets
"I visited this bar last night in Manhattan to catchup over a drink with my buddy. Overall very nice place, good atmosphere and a very nice bar. We..."
Joseph Moussop
"We came here for Lunch time , this place closed to Time Square (I heart ❤️in NYC) and beautiful..walked to inside that's decorated an amazing,..."
Piyanan Oransidhipong
"OMG. The perfect dating spot. I had a blast at Lillie’s Victorian Establishment, what a place! Great food. Incredible vibes, the whole place was..."
Ted Weitz
"Awesome place! The atmosphere is second-to-none and the drinks are incredible! The food was also delicious! I would love to come for their tea time!..."
Brittany Dorner
"It’s a nice restaurant but could be better. The food it’s okay but I expected for much better plates. The service was good except for the host..."
Jorge Correa
The Palm Court
The Palm Court
76/100 (7959 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
European
Vegan Options
American
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Juice
Salmon
Signature Tea
Foie Gras Macaron
El Té
Lobster Roll
Lobster Medallion
Manhattan Tea Service
Plaza Manhattan
Wedding Surprise from the Plaza Hotel
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Foie Gras Torchon Mission Figs Foie Gras Jelly Toasted Brioche
Espresso Martini
Toasts
Burger
Lady M Crepe Cake
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Macarons
Macarons
Macaroons
Caviar Service
Caviar
Lobster
Plaza Golden Egg Lemon Verbena Custard Peach Red Tea Jelly
Cakes
With a Glass of Champagne
High Tea
Salad
New Yorker Tea
Chocolate cake
Sit down
American
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Located inside the iconic Plaza Hotel across from Central Park and Fifth Ave. Took my son for their holiday tea time, the valet was hard to get into,..."
Jose Ramirez
"A truly five star experience. Beautiful setting, selection of afternoon tea treats and service. My friend and I absolutely enjoyed our experience. My..."
maria kananghinis
"Everything was amazing can’t wait to come again! Treena Marie M The Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel Special thanks to our host Brian who gave us..."
dawn harris
"Food and service were absolutely amazing. We visited at Christmas time and the decor was equally beautiful. If you want to get in to see it, you need..."
Jeremy Neely
"Made the trip to the plaza for tea. The place is gorgeous. Overall great experience. It's definitely pricy, but it is the plaza in NYC. Tea was great..."
John Mann
"Afternoon High tea, birthday extravaganza. A beautiful room, a very attentive server. A great family experience. Deserts very small but tasty. Scones..."
She “She” O
"The ambiance, food, and atmosphere was impeccable. However, the ladies at check in did provide the same level of service and care as they did to the..."
Joy
"**Afternoon tea** I visited the Palm Court for the afternoon tea. My friend, a greatest foodie and experiences fan, invited me to the Plaza claiming..."
Alexandra K
"Managed to get a reservation for tea at The Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel and it absolutely oozed history and a blue blood atmosphere. Service was..."
Jeremy Yowell
"We had brunch at the Palm Court the morning of our checkout from the Plaza. The meal was buffet style and very good, so was the service. I believe..."
Anthony R
"Came here for high tea to celebrate a milestone birthday. This was a great way to celebrate it with enjoying high tea. The tea was fantastic and the..."
Herman Ng
"Have you ever wanted to feel fabulously rich and important? Like a spoiled actor, a magnate, or a king? The palm court has cultivated an atmosphere..."
Nicholas Kieler
"Great to take visiting parents. Was expecting a much brighter setting but still lovely. The long queue when you arrive does scream tourist trap but..."
Jackie sullivan
"If you have the opportunity (and the cash) to experience afternoon tea here, you should. That being said, it is an experience. You aren’t paying..."
Guineviere Caerlaverock
"The Palm Court reminds me a bit of a waterfall… quite a spectacular until one walks right behind it. I came here with a friend for brunch and I..."
Dae M
"After reading reviews, we were nervous that we made a poor decision to do tea at the Plaza. However, the service turned out to be exemplary. Nothing..."
Raena D