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Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in South Street Seaport

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A photo of The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(6576)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Midtown East
Booked 68 times today
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel offers a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Guests rave about the delicious food, including finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, as well as the extensive tea list. The service is consistently praised as friendly, efficient, and professional. The ambiance is noted as being charming, historic, and perfect for special occasions. Reviewers often call it a 'once in a lifetime experience' and a 'bucket list experience.'
A photo of Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(145)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • SoHo
Booked 23 times today
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by Mariebelle is a cozy spot in SoHo offering a unique afternoon tea experience. As the name suggests, it's not just about tea, but also about chocolate. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas, scones, sandwiches, and pastries while being enveloped in the aroma of cocoa and espresso. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the delicious food, excellent service, and charming atmosphere. It's a popular spot for special occasions, with many patrons celebrating spring break with an afternoon tea there.
A photo of Lady Mendls restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1114)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Union Square
Booked 30 times today
Lady Mendls is a chic tea salon in Manhattan offering an unconventionally high tea service. The restaurant boasts a $78 prix fixe tea service served Wednesday through Sunday. As per the reviews, it provides an opulent five-course tea in a charming setting reminiscent of a bygone era. The patrons enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts served in hand-culled vintage Wedgwood teacups. The service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to a delightful afternoon tea experience.
A photo of Warren Street Bar and Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(49)
Price: Expensive
• American • TriBeCa
Booked 24 times today
The Warren Street Bar & Restaurant is a modern, neighbourhood brasserie offering an all-day menu of much-loved classics and fresh, seasonal dishes filled with flavours and ingredients from around the world. The space itself is a celebration of colour and creativity, with an eclectic art collection and characterful interiors.
A photo of Oscar Wilde restaurant
4.4
Awesome(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chelsea
Booked 68 times today
Driven by the spirit of the Irish Playwright, our bar pays homage to his genuinely prolific story. Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian Era on its head. Without relinquishing any of its glamour. Just like Wilde himself, we believe life should be lived to its fullest, with a touch of sophisticated debauchery. Why miss out on the fun?
A photo of The Crosby Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(896)
Price: Expensive
• American • SoHo
Booked 83 times today
The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.
A photo of Empire Steak House - Times Square restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(634)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West New York
Booked 67 times today
Empire Steak House opens a brand-new location in the heart of Broadway at 49th Street.Expanding its commitment to delicious food, excellent service, and elegance, this location opens its doors to theatergoers searching for an authentic fine dining experience.Adjacent to the Pearl Hotel, the atmosphere of the venue enchants with classic fixtures and modern decor. These features and their delicious cuisine make up the perfect space for any events and social gatherings.
A photo of Gotham Lounge restaurant
4.4
Awesome(108)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Midtown West
Booked 3 times today
Gotham Lounge is an elegant and intimate spot in Midtown West, known for its legendary Afternoon Tea. The updated menu features classic and enhanced selections, along with light lunch and dinner fare, evening cocktails, and irresistible desserts. As a reviewer put it, it's a 'world class' experience. The restaurant is perfect for small business meetings or personal gatherings and is highly rated for its ambiance, food, service, and value.
A photo of Brooklyn High Low restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(339)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Prospect Heights
Booked 5 times today
Brooklyn High Low is a renowned afternoon tea restaurant. The restaurant serves a variety of teas, along with a delightful three-tiered food menu of scones, sandwiches, and sweets. Reviewers frequently highlight the 'relaxing and comfortable setting', 'delicious tea', 'wonderful service' and 'delicious food'. They offer three different tea experiences, each with a variety of teas and tasty treats. The ambiance is cozy, with a vintage vibe and comfortable seating, making it a favorite among customers.
A photo of The Whitby Bar and Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown West
Booked 74 times today
Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic Negroni cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur. The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
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  • Dorinavip
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Phenomenal experience. The staff was so courteous and attentive, and were very kind in managing our requests. The ambiance was superb of course, the historical Plaza Hotel speaks for itself. The tea was delicious and the menu was filled with interesting and delicatessen items (food you won't likely find in other places). We were also pleasantly full despite the seemingly small samplers. Definitely a special experience. Also the decor for the holiday season is beautiful in an elegant want. Highly recommend seeing it for yourself.
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    The Palm Court at The Plaza HotelPrice: Very Expensive• American• Midtown East
    4.4
  • dianavip
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing service and time! I loved the experience and the food was delicious.
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    Warren Street Bar and RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• TriBeCa
    4.6
  • Suz
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is my second time coming to this teatime. It was awesome as the first however, what I think is as important as the quality of the food and chocolates was the experience of the ambience. Jonny (the trouble maker)  has made both this experience and the last one equally as enjoyable. Next time I will call in advance and make sure he’s there before booking. 
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    Cacao Bar & Tea Salon by MariebellePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• SoHo
    4.8
  • Pamvip
    Toronto / Ontario •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Nov 2024
    Lovely afternoon tea service with unlimited tea offered. Server was helpful and patient. Property is a beautiful brownstone in New York.
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    Lady MendlsPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Union Square
    4.9
  • Anely
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2024
    The Decoration is amaizing imposible to compare with another place in the seasons, the servers very helpfully, the music and environment apropied spooky but the food was delicious. I will to recomend to everybody the burrata salad the tasting is unique and the humus plate is really home made Mediterranean recipe, drinks are art crafted i dont remember the names others plates , but whoever is reading this, you can enjoy there some kind of art in the food thank you Oscar Wild my friends and I got a Beautyfull and funny experience. ❤️
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    Oscar WildePrice: Moderate• American• Chelsea
    4.4
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