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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, New York, NY

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1399 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 89 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    N R W to 5th Ave/59th Street<br />F to 57th Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

    Dec 25, 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

    Dec 31, 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 1,399 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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.

1,399 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love business meals at the Whitby and I brought my parents there for birthday afternoon tea. You just can’t go wrong here, they do it all well.

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  2. Merin

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for tea. Love the caviar. Scones were exceptional.

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  3. Mark

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch with friends here, and EVERYTHING was outstanding. All of the entrees were excellent; my wife and one of our friends had the burger, and both were raving about the burger. My other friend had the salmon... and absolutely cleaned his plate! I had the Dover sole, and in all honesty, it was just as flavorful and well-prepared as the same dish I had at a Michelin three star restaurant, but at around half the cost! This is a treasure waiting for you to find; trust me: it is truly worth it to do so!

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  4. Lauren

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Whitby. The food and tea were great and we were definitely full at the end of our meal! Service wasn’t fantastic - our waiter hadn’t come by in over half an hour by the time we asked for our check and we discovered they had left without having someone else take care of our table. Additionally, we booked the Festive Tea experience through the app but unfortunately, there really wasn’t anything festive at all about the restaurant, tea room, or food. However, I’d still go back again as the price is great for what you get in the city.

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  5. Chieko

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had thanksgiving dinner. Service was great and food was delicious. I had lobster salad and scallops. My daughter had squash soup and turkey. We both enjoyed. I love the atmosphere here.

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  6. Jeff

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Halibut not great. Need more salad and lunch options.

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  7. Caroline

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time I've visited New York City at holiday time in recent years and have made an effort to have afternoon tea at the Whitby. It's a classy relaxed place with a special touch at holiday time

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  8. YUJI

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good assistance of the guy, thank you very much. We could make it for the flight.

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  9. Dylan

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Whitby every single time. The ambience, the smell. all of it!

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  10. James

    New York City

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite go to places. And the team is delightful .

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FAQs

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1399 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 89 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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