If you need us, we’ll be busy enjoying these views. Spring and Summer nights in NYC are reserved for rooftop happy hours. NYC rooftops have been pretty lonely over the past year, so get ready to make up for lost time. If you are looking for the best rooftops in midtown NYC in 2021, we recommend checking out Ophelia. Ophelia’s breath-taking views, innovative cocktails, scrumptious bites and impeccable service are everything you need right now and more. We are excited to share one of the best rooftops in Midtown NYC in 2021 with you.
Best Rooftops in Midtown NYC
Oh, Ophelia, you’ve been on my mind girl since the flood. Oh, Ophelia. Heaven help a fool who falls in love. Ophelia is one of the best rooftops in Midtown NYC. This gorgeous rooftop is perfect for happy hours after work in Midtown East. Ophelia is located at the top of the Beekman Tower on Mitchell Place at the corner of 49th and 1st. It’s just a few steps away from the United Nations.
This luxurious, cozy rooftop has an indoor and outdoor patio with stunning 360° views of Midtown and the East River. Ophelia is open on Sunday to Wednesday from 5PM to 11PM and on Thursday to Saturday from 5PM to midnight. Pencil in some time at one of the best New York rooftops this week.
What to Order to Drink at Ophelia?
I have mixed drinks about feelings. We enjoyed the gorgeous views at Ophelia with a round of cocktails including: Resurrection, The Flapper and Ophelia’s Ascension. These cocktails were gorgeous. Seriously, we’ll take a pitcher because it will last longer. Kanchana’s favorite was the Resurrection and Archana’s favorite was The Flapper. Ophelia’s Ascension was quite strong, so if you like your drinks stiff, this one is for you. Whiskey me away. This round of drinks was the perfect way to start our happy hour at one of the best rooftop bars in Manhattan.
Let’s drink about it. Our second round of cocktails were A la Española, Pain Killa and the Far East Side. The A la Española had smoke botanicals and spectacular presentation. Kanchana’s favorite was the Pain Killa, which was also smokey with Mezcal and Tequila and Archana’s favorite was the Far East Side, which has Shochu and Gin. The cocktails here are really spectacular with some serious mixology techniques. These are not drinks you can make at home. So head over to one of the best rooftops in New York for a one of a kind cocktail experience.
What to Order for Dinner at Ophelia?
The dishes at Ophelia are fantastic. You can enjoy elevated small bites or tapas style appetizers at one of the best rooftops in Midtown NYC. We started with the French Onion Sliders, Hamachi Crudo and the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail. Our favorite was the Shrimp Cocktail- it was shrimply the best at the best rooftop in NYC.
Next up were the Deviled Eggs topped with Caviar, Edible Flowers, Herbs or Saffron. The presentation on these eggs was eggcellent. The garnishes were beautiful and gave each Deviled Egg a unique twist. We also dined on the Spinach & Artichoke Dip. The dip was rich and creamy and paired nicely with the crisps.
Hummus is where the heart is. The Hummus was topped with pine nuts and paired with a delicious freshly made Naan.
The Mushroom Truffle Ravioli was one of our favorites of the night. This creamy pasta with truffles was divine. There was so mushroom in our stomachs for this dish. You have to order this dish with your cocktails at one of the best rooftops in Midtown NYC.
We finished up our meal with a rich, decadent Chocolate Cake. A little bit of sweetness goes a long way at the best rooftops in Midtown NYC.
Life isn’t perfect, but this view sure is. Spring and summers in NYC were made for lots of rooftop rendezvous. Head over to Ophelia this year and experience one of the best rooftops in Midtown NYC in 2021 for yourself. On this retractable rooftop, you can feel closer to the sun and take in the breathtaking views of Midtown NYC and the East River. You can also check out our Outdoor Dining section for more recommendations.
The climb may be tough, but the view from the top is always better
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That hummus looks so delicious. I’d love to do more rooftop dining someday, nothing beats good food and a good view.
These drinks and this food looks INCREDIBLE!! love!
All of those are looking absolutely delicious! Definitely a great place to visit and thanks for the share.
Oh wow! The food looks really scrumptious! Rooftop dining is the best!
Where was this list when I was creating a lite of rooftop restaurants for my birthday. Lol, I’m definitely going to check out a few from this list.