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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1410 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Whitby Bar for a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the colorful restaurant or the elegant Orangery. Served on Kit Kemp's beautiful Sailor's Farewell Wedgwood china, enjoy delectable finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon mousse, Egg salad & Truffles, selection of mouthwatering cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and preserves. $75 per person or $95 including a glass of Joseph Perrier. Afternoon Tea service reservations are booked through the experience. We ask you to cancel your reservation by 10pm the day prior. We have a 5 minute grace period in case you are running late. Please call 646-928-4207 If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Special requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance.
    Festive Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel photo
  • Christmas Menu

    US$195.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Gather family and friends for a festive Christmas feast at The Whitby Bar. Start the night with a glass of Champagne and Chef's selection of amuse-bouche, dine on indulgent menu featuring Yellowfin tuna with fennel, heart of palm, pine nuts and blood orange to start, followed by Rocky mountain rack of lamb, with a black pepper and coriander crust and Chocolate bûche de Noël with blood orange sherbet for dessert. The price does not include tax or a 20% gratuity
    Christmas Menu photo
  • New Years Eve at the Whitby

    US$295.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for New Year’s Eve and savour elegant dishes accompanied by live jazz from the Sam Taylor Trio. Start with Petrossian caviar or Maitake toast amuse-bouche, then choose an indulgent starter including freshly shucked oysters or our Wagyu beef tartare with pommes roti and black Périgord truffle, followed by seasonal specials including 1.5 lb Lemon butter poached lobster with parsnip puree and Bloomsdale spinach or Rocky mountain rack of lamb with haricots verts and gratin dauphinoise. Enjoy a delicious dessert then wind down with coffee, tea and petit fours. Raise your glass of Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée at 12am as we welcome the New Year together! The price does not include tax or a 20% gratuity.
    New Years Eve at the Whitby photo

What 1,410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant offers a "lovely afternoon tea experience" with "wonderful" food and service, set in a "visually stunning" and elegant atmosphere. While some guests have noted service inconsistencies and pricing concerns, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "exceptional" ambiance and "delightful" brunch and high tea offerings.

1,410 Reviews
  1. Gwen

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fabulous experience! best place to have high tea ! simply beautiful !

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  2. Noel

    VIP

    Orlando

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific afternoon tea. This is the one of the best in NYC. Service is great and the food is delicious.

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  3. Evan

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is fantastic. The food is incredibly overpriced, and the service was just mediocre.

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  4. Lily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice and relaxing afternoon tea! The apple cinnamon scones were incredible. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Dana

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for brunch. The food was delicious. 10/10 recommend!

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  6. Hal

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Refined and elegant setting with food to match. Cosy and intimate.

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  7. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our first afternoon tea today at The Whitby to celebrate a friend's birthday. The guest of honor had special dietary restrictions. The preparation and attention to details was first class. Raffaele was our waiter and he was extremely attentive. We will certainly return. A lovely and eclectic setting.

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  8. robert

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have had issues in the past but came back and today was good. I hope it stays this way as it was good for many years since opening.

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  9. Maria

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The gnocchi were awesome but the food from There got progressively worse. The fish was served u finished with what looked like on potato as a side. We had to keep catching the waiter’s attention because no one would clear our plates or come near us for such a long time

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  10. Stephanie

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal! We had the scallops, agnolotti, and skirt steak among us and everything was divine.

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FAQs

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Paris
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (646) 928-4207
  • Private party facilities
    The Whitby Hotel has three individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. There is also a state-of-the-art screening theater seating 130 people. To enquire about an event please email: events@thewhitbyhotel.com
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