• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Urban Bliss Life logo

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • contact
  • shop
  • cookbooks
  • cooking classes
  • resources
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • 30-Minute Meals
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizer Recipes
    • Asian recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Dairy-free Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Entertaining Recipes
    • Filipino Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • 5 Ingredients
    • Kid-Friendly Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Dog Treats
  • Wine
    • Oregon Wine Guide
    • Washington Wine
    • California Wine
    • Food and Wine Pairing
    • Wine Country
    • Wine Tips & Wine Pairings
  • Travel
    • Europe
      • Greece
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Liechtenstein
      • The Netherlands
      • Switzerland
      • The UK (United Kingdom)
    • Canada
    • USA travel
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Montana
      • Nevada
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • Oregon Travel Ideas
      • Utah
      • Washington
      • New Orleans
    • Travel Gear
    • Japan
    • Travel Tips
    • Hotels
    • Family Travel
  • Restaurants
  • About
    • Work With Urban Bliss Life
    • Press
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Fall Recipes
  • All Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
  • Work With Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Best Dinner with a View in New York City: Manhatta Restaurant

    Published: October 31, 2019 / Updated: October 14, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Best Dinner with a View in New York City: Manhatta Restaurant

    0 shares

    Looking for the best dinner with a view in New York City? We loved everything about Manhatta restaurant!

    New York City skyline view from Manhatta restaurant

    Dinner with a view. It's a cliché phrase, but there's good reason this type of dining experience is highly sought after. Especially when you're traveling, who wouldn't want an incredible meal with a stunning view? Yet often, restaurants deliver on one but fall short on the other.

    Manhatta restaurant in Lower Manhattan does not disappoint those searching for the best dinner with a view in New York City. It delivers on both -- and so much more.

    This was one of my favorite dining experiences of 2019.

    Best Dinner with a View in New York City

    New York City skyline view with river, from Manhatta restaurant

    This summer, I whisked my husband away for a long weekend getaway to wine and dine our way through New York City. In addition to seeing some newer sights that we hadn't seen on previous trips, we wanted to find one spot where we could enjoy a gourmet meal AND take in skyline views of this stunning city.

    I'm so glad my research lead us to Manhatta restaurant.

    Manhatta restaurant

    Manhatta restaurant interior dining room

    Manhatta restaurant opened in July of 2018, and is part of hospitality giant Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. This upscale establishment sits on the 60th floor of the 28 Liberty building and overlooks Lower Manhattan.

    To get to the restaurant, enter through the dedicated Manhatta lobby at the corner of Liberty and William Streets. In the lobby, you'll give the host your name for your reservation, and they'll call you an elevator taking you up to the restaurant and bar.

    Manhatta restaurant entrance NYC

    The main dining room offers a set prix fixe 3-course menu at $94 per person. You can order from an a la carte menu in the bar.

    Wine and Cocktails

    white wine New York City skyline view at Manhatta restaurant

    Beverage Director Matt Whitney manages a beverage book that is 75 pages long. It includes an impressive wine list that leans heavy on Burgundian wines, but also features some superstars from my beloved Willamette Valley as well as a few of my favorite Anderson Valley and Sonoma wines.

    Manhatta's 3-Course Dinner Menu

    The best dinner with a view in New York City also serves one of the best meals you might enjoy in the Big Apple.

    bread at Manhatta restaurant in NYC

    The bread you are served before a meal can speak volumes about the restaurant. Is it freshly made in-house or from a local bakery, daily? What is the quality of butter or oil accompanies the bread?

    I loved the fresh crusty bread served at Manhatta, alongside a trio of toppings: salted butter from Normandy, chicken liver with everything bagel topping, and a cute open tin of anchovies from Sicily.

    First Course

    Oysters Rockefeller at Manhatta restaurant

    I started my meal with Oysters Rockefeller. Because, hello, I'm in New York and my ideal meal always starts with oysters. Our server did warn me there was some dairy, but I told him I would happily suffer the consequences. It was totally worth it. The oysters were topped with watercress mornay, Pernod, and delightfully crisp garlicky breadcrumbs.

    Fun fact: Manhatta was once an employee-only dining hall owned by David Rockefeller. True story (according to Manhatta's social media managers).

    salad at Manhatta restaurant in NYC

    My husband ordered the Asparagus Salad, which was topped with sauce gribiche (a mayonnaise-style egg sauce).

    Second Course

    For my second course, I ordered the Grilled Wagyu Coulotte. Served with leeks, potatoes, and whey-shallot jam. The meat was perfectly seasoned and a beautiful medium rare. And, I love the flaky layers of potato. The presentation was gorgeous, and the flavors definitely delivered.

    My husband ordered the Brook Trout which was wrapped with Swiss chard, topped with sorrel and bulgur wheat, and adorned with cucumber ribbons. This is a beautiful entree and while it's one of the healthier options for the second course, it's packed with delicate flavors, a medley of textures, and is quite filling.

    Third Course

    Knowing I have a dairy intolerance, the fine folks at Manhatta made me a lovely Berry Sorbet with candied nuts for dessert. It was a light and delicious way to end a beautiful meal.

    chocolate dessert at Manhatta restaurant in NYC

    Meanwhile, my husband ordered the decadent Chocolate Mousse. Served with brown butter ice cream and Earl Grey sabayon, and topped with crunchy cocoa nibs, this is definitely the dessert I'd order if I had no problems with dairy.

    What's the Dress Code at Manhatta?

    While there is no formal dress code at Manhatta, it's an upscale restaurant and you might want to dress accordingly. I wore a nice dress and my husband wore a suite and tie. Most men dining there wore suits or at least jackets and slacks; most women wore suits, dresses, or blouses and slacks. There were a few folks in jeans, but this is definitely not a shorts and t-shirts kind of place.

    Is Gratuity Included?

    wine and oysters at Manhatta restaurant NYC

    Like most of the group's restaurants, Manhatta is a non-tipping restaurant, with hospitality included in the price of your meal.

    I love this: it shows me that the staff are compensated adequately (I hope) and it takes the guesswork out of tipping, which can especially be stressful and confusing for tourists from out of the United States.

    Dine at Manhatta restaurant

    Manhatta restaurant view

    This experience was hands down the best dinner with a view in New York City that we could have hoped for. The staff excels in making all guests feel special, the dishes were executed beautifully and deliciously, and all with a a gorgeous view of NYC.

    28 Liberty Street, 60th Floor,
    New York, NY 10005
    (212) 230-5788

    HOURS:
    Lunch:Daily 11:30 AM- 2 PM 
    Dinner:Sunday — Wednesday 5pm-9:30pm; Thursday — Saturday
    5pm-10pm
    Happy Hour: every weekday from 4-6pm

    To make reservations or for more information, visit the Manhatta restaurant website.

    3 Days in NYC

    New York City taxis Times Square

    Stay tuned for more posts from our 3 Days in NYC, coming up throughout the month!

    In the meantime, check out all that you can do in just 5 Hours in NYC. If you've got solid walking shoes and the motivation, you can do A LOT!

    More Foodie Travel Guides

    • Ireland: Where to Eat and Drink in Dublin
    • Canada: Where to Eat and Drink in Victoria BC
    • Montana: Where to Eat and Drink in Missoula, Montana
    • Hawaii: Where to Eat and Drink in Kauai Hawaii
    • Amsterdam: Where to Eat and Drink in Amsterdam
    « Jackrabbit restaurant
    Chocolate Chip Bars »
    0 shares

    Get recipes, travel tips, deals and more delivered to your inbox!

      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Cindy says

        November 05, 2019 at 8:21 pm

        What a gorgeous restaurant with an amazing view! Looks excellent service. Do they offer plant based options too?

        Reply
      2. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

        November 01, 2019 at 5:31 pm

        Oh wow! an amazing meal with an equally amazing view!

        Reply
      3. Nicole Hinrichs says

        November 01, 2019 at 9:11 am

        This meal looks divine! Thank you for sharing, I will be trying when in NYC!

        Reply
      4. Heather says

        October 31, 2019 at 7:00 pm

        This is the type of place we'd love to visit. Hopefully next time we're in NYC, we can check it out.

        Reply
      5. Marta says

        October 31, 2019 at 5:37 pm

        The next time I'm home I'm going to stop in for a meal. That view is killer!

        Reply
      6. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        October 31, 2019 at 4:56 pm

        Oh my goodness, that view IS incredible! New York city has so many restaurants but not many with a view like this.

        Reply

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

      Primary Sidebar

      Marlynn Jayme Schotland 2021 profile pic

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Marlynn - a cookbook author, writer, photographer, and mom of two teenagers + a lovable lab retriever. Here you'll find my fast, easy, and delicious recipes, wine pairings, and travel guides. I hold a WSET 2 with Distinction in wine, and am a member of Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

      More about me →

      Featured In

      Urban Bliss Life Press Featured In graphic

      Spring Recipes

      • Lucky Charms Cereal Bars
      • Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
      • Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
      • Cheese and Spinach Mini Frittata Recipe

      New Recipes

      • Crab Deviled Eggs
      • Taco Dip with Ground Beef
      • Ice Cream Parfait
      • Chocolate Coffee Cake

      New Travel Tips

      • Bells Up Winery
      • Wat Chalong Temple
      • Downtown Victoria Restaurants
      • Best Bangkok Temples
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Pinterest
      • Instagram
      • YouTube

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      logos of media outlets that have featured urban bliss life.

      Recipes

      • 30-Minute Meals
      • 5-Ingredients
      • Air Fryer
      • Asian
      • Dairy-Free
      • Pasta
      • Seafood

      About

      • About
      • FAQs
      • Privacy & Accessibility Policy
      • Terms & Conditions

      Contact

      • Contact
      • Work with me

      As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
      Copyright © 2022 Urban Bliss Life

      All rights reserved. You may not use any photos or recipes on this site for any personal or commercial use without my express written permission.