Best Rooftop Views Revelry Restaurants in Midtown South
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Refinery Rooftop
A rooftop scene where views and design drive the date-night appeal.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A stylish rooftop with strong photo-and-view payoff—best for a romantic drink-first plan where food supports the night, not the other way around. Stick to crowd-pleasing shareables and one entrée; the setting is the headline, and the best dates here keep it light and moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brick Chicken, Truffle Bianca Flatbread, Brunch Burger
What Makes it Special: A rooftop scene where views and design drive the date-night appeal.
7.8
A smaller, more contained rooftop atop the Archer Hotel, prized for its Empire State Building sightline rather than a sprawling party layout. Best as a quick-stop rooftop: one round of cocktails, one or two snacks, and out—especially on crowded nights when space and pacing tighten up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Charred shishito peppers, Mac 'n' cheese croquettes, Archer's Manhattan
What Makes it Special: A compact rooftop with an unusually direct Empire State view.