NYC Rooftop Restaurants With Omakase, Balkan Plates and Skyline Views

3.5 (194)

Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

18 9th Ave

Gansevoort Rooftop sits atop Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, where music fills a relaxed lounge with panoramic skyline views. Saishin focuses on upscale sushi, with 14-course and 19-course omakase. The dining room overlooks the Chelsea waterfront. Smart-casual dress applies, and athleticwear is not permitted.

5.0 (86)

Mon, Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Tue – Wed, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)

589 11th Ave

Lumen Dining & Rooftop builds its menu around Balkan heritage and coastal flavors. Braised short ribs, saganaki and house-made pita stand out. Head upstairs to the rooftop lounge for cocktails and city views. Sunday nights bring a quieter dinner.

4.2 (3,659)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

111 N 12th St 22nd Floor

Westlight's terrace faces the Manhattan skyline from the 22nd floor of The William Vale in Williamsburg. Sunset draws a crowd to watch the buildings light up across the river. NoHo Hospitality Group runs the rooftop, pairing craft cocktails with street food inspired bites.

4.3 (124)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

212 12th Ave, 10th Floor

The Yacht Club's open-air Lido Deck offers cabanas and waterfront views north, south and west from the 10th floor of Chelsea's Starrett-Lehigh building. Lobster frites and yacht tots lead the coastal menu. Indoors, daily catches and craft martinis take over.