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The View Restaurant & Lounge, located on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, plays a significant role in the local community. With its unique dining experience and breathtaking views, it attracts both tourists and locals alike. The restaurant not only offers a memorable culinary experience but also engages in various community initiatives, making it a staple in the Manhattan dining scene.

The restaurant's commitment to community involvement is evident through its partnerships with local organizations and support for various initiatives.

The View Restaurant & Lounge collaborates with local charities and participates in community events, showcasing its dedication to making a positive impact in New York City.

The restaurant also hosts events that bring together the community, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among its patrons.

These gatherings not only highlight local talent but also create opportunities for networking and collaboration.

The View Restaurant & Lounge is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring that its operations have a minimal impact on the environment.

The restaurant sources ingredients locally whenever possible, supporting local farmers and reducing its carbon footprint.

In addition, The View is dedicated to minimizing waste through recycling and composting initiatives.

The restaurant actively engages with its patrons to promote sustainability and responsible dining.

Voices from the community are essential in shaping The View's identity and mission.

Patrons often share their experiences, highlighting the unique atmosphere and exceptional service.

One guest remarked, "The food was amazing, and the view was breathtaking. It was a night to remember!"

Another shared, "The ambiance was perfect for our anniversary. We felt truly special!"

These testimonials reflect the restaurant's commitment to providing a memorable dining experience.

Connect with The View Restaurant & Lounge to experience the magic for yourself.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, The View offers an unparalleled experience.

Visit us at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, and make a reservation today!

The story of The View Restaurant & Lounge

Perched on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis, The View Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique dining experience with breathtaking views of Times Square. Founded with a vision to blend fine dining with a spectacular vista, this revolving American bar and grill has become a staple for both locals and tourists seeking an unforgettable meal.

• Opened in 1997, quickly gaining popularity for its unique dining concept.
• Underwent renovations in 2019 to enhance the dining experience.
• Introduced a virtual reality dining experience in 2021, captivating guests with innovative technology.

The View has become a cultural icon in Manhattan, reflecting the vibrant energy of Times Square. Its unique position allows it to serve as a gathering place for celebrations, business meetings, and romantic dinners, all while showcasing the dynamic pulse of New York City.

The restaurant was founded by a team of visionary chefs and hospitality professionals dedicated to creating a memorable dining experience. Over the years, various chefs have brought their unique culinary styles, contributing to the evolving menu that highlights seasonal ingredients and innovative presentations.

In recent years, The View has adapted to changing dining trends by incorporating technology into its offerings. The introduction of a virtual chef experience has transformed the way guests interact with their meals, making dining not just about food, but also about entertainment.

As The View Restaurant & Lounge continues to evolve, it remains committed to its founding vision of providing an exceptional dining experience. With a focus on quality, creativity, and community, it stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of New York City.

Perched on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis, The View Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique dining experience with stunning views of Times Square. This revolving American bar and grill is known for its immersive atmosphere and high-quality cuisine, making it a noteworthy destination for both locals and tourists. However, the experience has evolved, and guests should be prepared for a set menu and a virtual show that replaces the once-celebrated rotating floor.

Unique dining experience with virtual chef show

Potential long wait times for the elevator

The View Restaurant & Lounge is perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries, romantic dinners, or celebrations with friends. Its unique setting and high-quality food create a memorable experience that is sure to impress.

Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

Be prepared for a set menu with no substitutions.

The View Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique dining experience that combines stunning views with quality cuisine. While the price may be steep and the menu limited, the ambiance and service make it a worthwhile visit for special occasions. Just be prepared for a set menu and the absence of the revolving floor, which has been a highlight in the past.

Experience breathtaking Times Square views from the 48th floor at the iconic The View Restaurant & Lounge in Manhattan, New York. This revolving American bar and grill offers a unique dining atmosphere with panoramic cityscapes that truly capture the vibrant spirit of NYC. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or seeking a memorable dinner spot, The View combines spectacular scenery with a sophisticated culinary experience.

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Guests rave about the high-quality food, attentive service, and unforgettable city views, making The View a top choice for romantic dinners, special celebrations, and iconic NYC experiences.

From spectacular virtual shows to exquisite cuisine, visitors share diverse experiences—from awe-inspiring views to notable culinary highlights—highlighting the restaurant's dynamic ambiance and prime location amidst NYC's bustling Times Square.

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Overview of The View Restaurant & Lounge in New York City.

The View Restaurant & Lounge, perched on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis, offers a unique dining experience with stunning views of Times Square. This American bar and grill has been a notable destination for both locals and tourists since its inception. While the restaurant once featured a revolving floor, it now showcases a captivating virtual dining experience that combines culinary artistry with visual entertainment. The ambiance is sophisticated yet inviting, making it a popular choice for special occasions and romantic dinners.

The dining experience at The View is designed to impress, featuring a set menu that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and creative presentations. Guests can expect a multi-course meal that highlights the best of American cuisine. The restaurant's signature dishes include:

Decadent Chocolate Cake with raspberry coulis

Signature cocktails crafted by expert mixologists

Revolving American bar & grill on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis with Times Square views.

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First time in NYC! Traveling with some friends who had ate at previously and highly recommended The View. They had attended prior to the epidemic and experienced the revolving floor that added to the dining appeal.

Sad to say that the floor no longer turned and menu was set, everyone eats the same thing, so hopefully you liked everything being served on the menu because there are no substitutions. In exchange for the revolving floor, you got a “show” of a miniature chef preparing each course that they bring out to you.

While the staff was friendly and attentive and the meal presentation was cute, we were stunned and less than impressed by our enormous bill. For two people the bill was well over $400 which was more than our round trip flights to the city!! We were totally shocked and thrown off by this, as was our friend who had been a patron there before! She said that every about this experience had changed and was nothing like she remembered and wanted to share the experience again with us.

Beware before booking your reservation as this is NOT budget friendly and you will want to make sure your taste buds align with the menu. This is not something I would recommend to a friend as I am sure there other nice eating establishments that would cost far less!

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Cool experience combined with high quality food.
I recommende you to go to this place if you want to go on a date or to celebrate something big. The food options were extensive and the new york stripe I took was really good.

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Very disappointing. First of all it would be important to inform the clients that tables are maximum for 4 ppl. If you are more than four you will be separated if you want to enjoy the virtual show. Unacceptable especially if you are a family with kids because the family will be split.
Secondly the level of service is very poor and the personnel is clearly non trained for a supposed high-level restaurant. During the waiting time for the preparation of the table, the personnel offers you a cocktail (nobody told us what it was, and I have assumed that it was a Spritz, but not sure! Nothing have been offered to our 3 kids) and some appetizers. They put everything on the desk at the entrance and don’t go through the various clients.
Food quality is medium-high, but clearly no wow. Wine pairing is a nightmare. The wine chosen for every dish is simply horrible..Unacceptable for Europeans! Please allow clients to chose a bottle of wine or to pay more to have better quality.
At last, we wait 10 minutes (!!!) in a queue to have the elevator and go out…we were waiting for a lady from the restaurant with a badge which allows to call the elevator. Crazy!
Animation and virtual show was funny.
At the end the price is too high for what you get. And giving a French sounding name to the restaurant will not improve the quality.

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This was our second time here with our family, but the first since Covid and the first since La Petite Chef. The bottom line is while still a superior restaurant, the price does not reflect much more than the payment to restore the spinning restaurant mechanism that makes "the view" worth it in the first place.

Please note, and if you've seen our other reviews, you know that, at All Set Vacations, we pride ourselves on providing true and transparent editorial content based on all my years as a journalist and educator.

We paid $1200 for this experience.

Definitely arrive early. We shared drinks a snack in one of the lower floor restaurants first because we read that it might not be enough food, it definitely was enough food and the wine at dinner was also enough alcohol to suffice anyone.
By arriving early, we enjoyed three different appetizers. They were ok, but mostly breading, so, nothing special.

The show is cool, but, as a photographer and cinematographer/media person myself, felt a bit dated. Essentially, there is a ultra high resolution projector above your table with four specifically placed circles that mark your plate. That way the projector can the two-dimensional animation at the same time to all four place settings. It's a simple two-dimensional cartoon chef that runs around and you enjoy his antics for a few minutes as he prepares what you're about to eat and then the food is served right afterwards. That's pretty much it. It was cool but nothing that was mouth dropping or eye opening other than just being a novelty. It would definitely be worth a look to do it once but not sure if it warrants the heavy price tag. I'm not sure if I would recommend coming here just for this part alone. However, the food, plus this experience, depending on your preference for something different could make it worth it.

Now for the food itself at dinner. The food was amazing, but, heavy! How anyone can say they didn't feel they ate enough is beyond me! The cream base on many dishes filled us up and we definitely felt it! The portions are fine. I did a little digging and looked up each one of the pairing wines individually. They are all very highly ranked and we're all delicious. We have more of a preference for red and we know a bottle of stag sleep alone is a $100 bottle. So having two glasses of that was wonderful. Put that together with all the other ones and if you're a wine person, this is like having a high-end flight. I also included a picture of the menu to see all food and beverage offerings.
The dinner courses were fantastic, fresh, and served perfectly. The lobster included a portion of a tail and one claw (would have loved more of that for the price like half of a normal 8 oz tail or skip the rubbery claw even though it helps the presentation). The beef short rib was very tender as well. The first course, again, solid, and the desert was complex and balanced.

So....let's lay it out and see if it gets an 'All-Set' seal of approval.....-after the breakdown.
Let's be generous and assume each wine glass costs $20. For my wife and I, that would be $160 total.
Let's give the first course a $20 price on a normal menu, that's $80 for all four of us.
Second course $30 each normally, $120 total.
Let's assume each main entree of short ribs would be a max of $50 each- $200 total.
And dessert, $20 each or $80 total.
So... for 4 people, 2 adults and 2 kids:
That's $640 for a really wonderful dinner for the four of us at a decent high view of the other tall buildings in the area. ( remember, it's not spinning currently). Add in a tip of 130 and that's $770.

That's essentially a markup of $430 that is likely paying for the projector and, from what we learned, management to save up to turn the spinning motor back on!

Final thoughts: if you can rationalize the extra costs for the experience, do it once but, without the spinning view, the view ( name of the restaurant)! isn't great. But, the food, drinks ,and service is worth $640, but not $1200!

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My boyfriend took me there for fine dinning experience and without a doubt it’s one of those one time experiences you need to have. Since it was a surprise I had no idea that it was a virtual reality show that needed to start at the same time for all guests. Nevertheless I called the restaurant because we were running 10min late with all the traffic in Times Square. And they were waiting on us to start the show. The view was amazing, the service was amazing as well. And the food was very good too. I was too full to finish my third course but I wish I could of eaten it all. The dessert was the best I have ever had and they added a special message for our anniversary which was a nice touch. They also offer you a wine to pair with every course so three glasses of wine. The whole experience is very unique and outstanding. The pictures doesn’t do justice to what we experienced.

Dine at The View Restaurant & Lounge in NYC's Times Square

The View Restaurant & Lounge, located on the 48th floor of the Marriott Marquis in New York City, offers a unique dining experience with breathtaking views of Times Square. This revolving American bar and grill emphasizes seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques. The restaurant's philosophy centers around providing guests with an unforgettable meal that pairs exquisite food with a captivating visual experience.

Lobster Tail - A succulent lobster tail served with a rich butter sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.

Beef Short Rib - Tender and flavorful, this dish is a highlight of the menu, served with seasonal vegetables.

The beverage menu at The View is thoughtfully curated, featuring a selection of fine wines and handcrafted cocktails. Each dish on the menu is paired with a recommended wine, enhancing the dining experience. Signature cocktails, such as the Manhattan and the New York Sour, offer a refreshing complement to the rich flavors of the menu.

The View accommodates various dietary preferences, offering gluten-free options and vegetarian dishes. However, it is important to note that the menu is set, and substitutions are not allowed, so guests should ensure their tastes align with the offerings.

For a truly memorable dining experience, the chef recommends the Lobster Tail paired with a crisp Chardonnay. The Beef Short Rib, complemented by a robust red wine, is another standout choice that showcases the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor.

Indulge in a unique dining experience at The View Restaurant & Lounge, where exceptional cuisine meets stunning views. Book your reservation today to savor the flavors and sights of New York City.

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