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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1446 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 106 times today
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  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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

  • Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel

    US$75.00 per person

    3 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2025
    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 remoulade, 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.
    Afternoon Tea at The Whitby Hotel photo
  • Valentine's Day at the Whitby Bar

    US$195.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at The Whitby Bar. Indulge in a specially curated menu featuring exquisite dishes such as Scottish smoked salmon blinis with Petrossian Tsar Imperial Ossetra caviar, butter poached Maine lobster with red beet gnocchi, and Moroccan spiced Colorado lamb loin. End the evening with decadent desserts like passionfruit pavlova or Mont Blanc tart. Enjoy it all with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé to set the mood. $195 per person. Reservations are essential for this romantic culinary journey. The price does not include tax or a 20% gratuity.
    Valentine's Day at the Whitby Bar photo
  • Valentine's Weekend Afternoon Tea at the Whitby

    US$95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Join us on Valentine's weekend 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 remoulade, selection of mouthwatering cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and preserves. $95 per person or $125 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.
    Valentine's Weekend Afternoon Tea at the Whitby photo

What 1,446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant offers a delightful afternoon tea experience with "beautiful interiors" and an "inventive menu." Guests appreciate the "fabulous decor" and "superb ambience." The service is often praised as "excellent," especially during special occasions. While the scones and pastries are frequently highlighted, some diners note room for improvement in sandwich offerings.
1,446 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Johnnie was a pro. Perfect experience. Buttoned up

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  2. marcy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Gorgeous restaurant. Great for breakfast before work or drinks after!

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  3. DJRR

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is one of my favorite places in NYC. I often take clients there and meet friends for tea, cocktails or a meal. Today was an off day for this wonderful restaurant. My lunch didn’t arrive after my friend was already half way through with hers. The waiter repeatedly said it would arrive soon but it didn’t. I finally cancelled the order. I am not sure what the issue was today but it was certainly very different from my usual experience at The Whiitby.

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  4. Patricia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The loveliest place for lunch. Civilized and elegant but not stuffy.

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  5. Alexandra

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hot chocolate was the best!! Always a great traditional tea.

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  6. Beth

    VIP

    New York City

    116 reviews

    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a beautiful room to have high tea in and the food was fresh and tasty, but the sandwiches we’re not very inspired. Tia Tiffany’s example of a bagel and a lobster roll and other types of bread and not just white and wheat bread. Also If there was too much bread versus filling Ratio. We got caviar and it only came with parsley and crème fraîche so we had to ask for chopped egg which they couldn’t do and minced onion which they accommodated. I like that you use real looseleaf tea. That’s a plus. Pastries were good, but scones were dry. Pretty room but room for improvement in the kitchen.

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  7. shellee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was lovely. Sandwiches were tasty but could have been more exciting shape wise

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  8. Barbara

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was delightful. Not crowded, beautified room, more than enough treats for tea. Highly recommend!

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  9. Kathleen

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and experience. Love the decor, service, drinks and of course the food

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  10. Susanna

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great afternoon relaxing and enjoying the tea. The scones, sandwiches, and little desserts were all delicious.

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FAQs

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1446 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

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Booked 106 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
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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