The View Restaurant & Lounge

We went to the buffet and ended up paying $ 300. Holy cow what a rip off. They charge you for the meal. They charge you for drinks even if you just want water. They charge you for the view. They had almost no food. I would encourage you to NOT go to this place. I still can’t believe we had to pay that much for 2 adults and 2 kids. The view is not worth it when you will be seeing the sunset view many times from other locations like The Rock or The Empire State Building and such. I am so sad that we went to this place. :(Rip Off!

Well, really 3.75 but I’m rounding up since I can’t do partial stars. Depending on where you are in the hotel to begin with, you’ll need to type in the floor number, 48, and you may be directed down in order to take the express elevator up.
We only intended on pre dinner drinks in the lounge, not the restaurant so I’m only reviewing the drinks.
Please note that if you are not a guest of the hotel, you will be required to pay a $ 8 charge regardless if you are just there for the view or if you will be drinking and/​or dining there. Luckily we were staying in the hotel so the surcharge didn’t apply to us. To be honest I don’t think that the rotating view would be worth the additional charge.
I had the Perfectly French, I would say just ok and BF had the Channel Crossing which is basically gin and tonic. That was good and their limes were freshly sliced! For me that’s key, especially if you’re charging premium prices.
The view was beautiful and they print the buildings that you view on your napkin so you can keep track as you rotate. The rotating room is inside a square exterior so the view is semi obstructed unlike the Westin Bonaventure in LA where the rotating restaurant is framed in a circle as well. Here you get corners etc, aesthetically not as pleasing.
Service was good. If we were staying in the hotel next time we’d probably come back.

The view is amazing and the sunset was gorgeous. The food was pretty good… I’ve had better though. The service was terrible. The water man (don’t know what he is called) was better than our waiter. Our meal took forever to come out and everything else took forever (getting the check, waiting for desert etc). Our waiter was terrible and the place can use some updating. Way too expensive for what you get.
Cool to go for the view… stick to the lounge for a drink.
Oh by the way they had Christmas music playing. no joke. Santa Baby came on while we were eating. Weird!

This was probably my worst experience as a Marriott Rewards member. You go to the 3^rd floor hostess stand and get put in a waiting line for the elevator to the 48^th floor. Only to watch people sneak around the hostess stand and get on the elevator directly to the 48^th floor.
Then it’s the worst buffet I have experienced in International travel. Going for drinks only or a date night starter drink (s) would be an ok experience. For eating, stay away!!!

View of NYC was incredible. That being said, I Wouldn’t eat here again, even if it was free.
Food tastes like something served at a poorly catered banquet. Even the dessert was bland and not great. I’m no food snob or harsh critic but when you pay at least $ 70 a person you expect wayyy better than this. The atmosphere feels like you’re eating at Denny’s. The service was terrible. Had to ask for refill of water and more ice on 2 seperate occasions. Asked the waitress «do you have filet mignon» to which she responded «uh no we have the short rib as you can see there». Bottom line: don’t waste your time with this place I promise you’ll leave disappointed.

What a poor experience… At first the bouncer let us in without charging us a cover charge because it was our anniversary. At least we thought, as absolutely nothing was mentioned about a cover charge. We sat down and ordered drinks and the server informed us that there is an $ 8 dollar charge per person as a fee to enjoy the view ($ 32 dollars total for 4 of us).
The drinks are overpriced but we ordered some with the confidence from the server that she’ll get verification from the manager that it’s ok to waive the fee. Again, that was the impression we got. The server dropped the drinks off and we started to drink them.
The manager came over, Brian, (skinny white guy with glasses mid thirties). And he informed us that there was nothing he could do about it and only if we were hotel guests, which we told them the truth that we weren’t. He wouldn’t budge, even considering the special occasion. The server came back after hearing about our conversation with the manager and without asking took our drinks away and said «I guess you guys aren’t staying». And walked away with our drinks and and then whispered something under her breath, something like «weirdos», or something like that, I didn’t her it, but she definitely mumbled something under her breath. Not cool. Not a good experience at all.
I talked to her again and let her know this was not cool, and she said she was just taking the drinks away according to what the manager said. She also called my friend who a liar, which, even if my friend was lying about the cover charge issue (which she wasn’t) the server should NOT call any customer a liar.
Brian should not be the manager. He handled this VERY poorly.
This place has a beautiful view. That’s about it. Drinks are over priced and not that great. You can have a much better time at a dive bar or a pub with some nice Irish people.

Most people come here for the view, because let’s face it, the food is good, but could be better.
But if you’re a tourist, there are other places where you can get a higher (and obviously better) view of Manhattan. There are too many building surrounding this restaurant, so most of the time, you’re just facing concrete.
On to the food… I had the Short Rib of Beef. It was good, but you would expect better for the price.
Not sure if I’ll be back, but I’m glad I got to check out this restaurant once.

Food was really good, try the venison — it’s extremely
Good and lean. The cheese plate for dessert was really good. Multigrain bread available for your bread plate!

I went to The View restaurant to celebrate my birthday. Great experience all around. It takes a while to adjust to the restaurant platform that rotates in order to get a 360 view of the city from Times Square.
The hostess was very friendly and promptly took us to our table. The menu is prix fixe for a three-​course menu. We started with beet ravioli and prawns. Both appetizers were generous portions and a strong start to the meal. The beet ravioli really stood out with fresh beets and the pasta that was covered in a light brown sugar sauce.
Entrees — we ordered the griddled scallops and the ribeye steak. The scallops were okay but a bit too dense; not a melt in your mouth texture. The spiced cauliflower and roasted potatoes made up for the underwhelming scallops. We rated the steak ⁶⁄₁₀
Dessert — nice range of options on the menu. I highly recommend the tipsy pineapple cake — it was a spice cake drizzled with a pineapple chutney with a delicate almond cookie on top. We also ordered the sorbet and ice cream that came with mixed berries.
The waitress Rita was amazing! She was very attentive and always willing to suggest an item from the menu.
Pros — Cool concept, nice view, quality service and food, dishes were served to the table quickly
Cons — Somewhat outdated décor, time needed to adjust to the moving platform (you might be dizzy for the first few minutes)

The View, of course, is beautiful but the food is just okay. I decided to try out this restaurant during restaurant week, despite the reviews, for the experience and for my mom’s birthday. I kind of wish I saved my money since mom wasn’t here for this restaurant (she’s a simpler kind of gal) and just did the dessert buffet for the experience (which I still plan to do with friends) and take mom somewhere else.
I wasn’t impressed by any of the food. I imagine maintaining and running a rotating restaurant at the top of a hotel in the middle of Times Square is expensive but I just think the entire experience should be phenomenal. Also, the service here isn’t bad but there is a 2 hour limit for seating and I did sort of get the sense that they are trying to turn tables as efficiently as possible.
I probably wouldn’t want to do dinner here again but I’m down for dessert.

Went here to for their Sunday brunch to celebrate my Birthday. The actual view wasn’t as spectacular as I had remembered it from years ago when I came here for dinner. I guess with the influx of rooftop bars, made the view seem just ok. The brunch food was pretty good. There was a good selection. I loved their beet ravioli and their lobster shooters. Their dessert selection is decent. It is a touristy spot, but good for a special occasion. It is also pricey at around $ 50 pp.

Our waiter Hansel was so gentle & service oriented (not abrupt like the 1^st waitress who greeted us with «What can I get for you guys?» before we even took our coats off!).
The views were spectacular!
The drinks were just right.

Brunch at The View in the Marriott Hotel in Times Square when you’re in Times Square NYC because there isn’t anything else like it! Where else can you enjoy an amazing buffet style brunch selection in a rotating restaurant at the top of a hotel to see a 360 degree view of NYC?
It takes about an hour to complete an entire rotation of the restaurant, so it’s not revolving at a fast pace for anyone who may be prone to motion sickness. The food stations themselves, which are in the center of the circular restaurant do not rotate — just the tables which are located on the outside of the circumference.
The view truly is breathtaking, and you can see the Hudson River, the World Trade Center, you can see out into the other boroughs of NYC — however, it’s not ideal for taking pictures as the circular restaurant is built inside a rectangular hotel, so the view is a bit obstructed when you are facing one of the corners of the hotel. While the corners have clear windows, the infrastructure still partially blocks the view, and while you can still see outside into the city, you won’t be able to take any clear pictures. As a photo junkie, I found this aspect of the restaurant to be disappointing.
I was blown away by the food, as there was an impressive selection of various brunch items including pastries, various meats and cheeses, eggs served multiple ways, and there was a waffle, crêpe, and omelet station where you can ask the chef to prepare your own custom item.
My favorite station was the dessert station which had so many gorgeously decorated cakes, cake pops, a chocolate fondue machine and various foods like marshmallows and strawberries to dip into the chocolate fountain. There were also cream puffs, mousses, and the list goes on. I helped myself to two plates of dessert, as dessert is always my favorite part of the meal.
Brunch on the day that we went (12÷27÷15) had complimentary bottomless mimosas, which I thought was a nice touch. The price for brunch was not too bad considering the stature surrounding this restaurant — we paid $ 65 per person for brunch.
Eating at The View was definitely one of the highlights of my NYC trip, and I would definitely recommend it as a must for anyone visiting the city in the future.

This place is strange but not a bad sort. You sit in a restaurant atop the Marriott Marquis and spin around at a slow speed to complete a 360 degree views of the city repeatedly. If you are prone to seasickness, this may be a problem for you – it’s like being on a boat to nowhere.
The food is good but unadventurous, much like any other dining experience you would have at the Marriott Marquis. That being said, there is something for everyone (even allergens are well-​labelled) and the list of cocktails and wines is formidable.
I went there with a group of colleagues and had a very good time – no less than 16 toasts were made and we enjoyed each other’s company. I would return for a similar occasion or perhaps with people from out of town to take in the cityscape.

The View Restaurant atop of the Marriott Marquis is a great experience. I went there for the evening buffet and since there is no reservations for the buffet, got there early, 5pm when it opened; thus seating was not a problem and was seated at a window table. The views are beautiful and since my visit was in the Fall, by 6PM, I was able to experience the sunset over Manhattan.
The food is typical buffet food, heavy on the carbohydrates, but one goes for the ambiance and view, not the food. There is a regular dinner menu, but be prepared for steep prices. The drinks are on the pricey side, but again, one goes for the experience.

What a fantastic view! …but you knew that already!
The food was delicious. A 3-​course prix-​fixed menu for $ 89/​person. I enjoyed the foi-​gras parfait with green apple marmalade, a perfectly cooked piece of venison, grilled carrots, and a baked potato stuffed with gnocchi and cheddar fondue. Drinks were also delicious!
I would have loved to give them 5 stars… but because of a complication with our reservation, I cannot do so. We made our reservation 3 weeks in advance for our table. When we arrived, they told us that there would be a 45 minute wait for that table and that there were 7 other couples ahead of us… this woman clearly doesn’t know how a reservation works. Thankfully, after a talk with the general manager (John) who recognized an elite member of the marriot (which this restaurant is a part of) we were able to take our seats at our table and received complimentary beverages.
The two servers we had were phenomenal, as well as was the general manager. The hostess needs to be taught how to communicate with guests and better prioritizer her reservations.

OMG You have GOT to be kidding me!!!
This place is seriously stupid about it’s money practices. But since they charge an arm and leg for everything, i’m sure they’ll be fine.
I would NEVER go to this place again, and let me tell you why.
First of all, our waiter’s name was Samir and he was a first class jackass, as would be expected in a first class place like this. He was rude, rolled his eyes A LOT and only was nice when you were ordering something. He literally cut off my friend telling him a joke to say «are you ordering something?» When he said no not yet, the asshole walked away mid-​joke. I was fuming!
My bf and I got there first. There were 12 of us in 6 rooms at the hotel (Marriot Marquis) and we were meeting for drinks before heading out on the town.
We ask Samir to charge our beers to our room. No problem he says. Great.
Then, the rest of our party shows up and starts ordering their drinks and as
him to charge their drinks to their rooms (mind you, as most hotels do nowadays, we all gave a credit card for incidentals upon check in), Samir says no, he cannot do that. ALL the drinks now have to be charged to OUR room!!! I looked right at him and said well bring that bill NOW and you won’t see any of us in here again. Way to go.
Are you fucking kidding me right now? Oh… but then EUREKA! It came over me like a wave … 18% gratuity automatic with parties of 6 or more.
Well let me tell you what, asshat, you jipped YOURSELF because everyone in my group are excellent tippers and usually tip 20−25% on a bill… so once again, way to go, jackass.
I gave 2 stars cuz the view is really pretty, and the restaurant rotates and that was kinda cool.
/​Never Again!!!

The view gives it a four… the food a three. Service is also a four. If you are a tourist… well why not eat at a revolving restaurant during sunset. Can’t go wrong other than getting a little confused and sick spinning around and around. If your a NYer… it took me leaving the city and 9 years later to actually do this tourist thing.

*Restaurant Week 2015 Review*
The view is amazing! We went during the day but at night it must be much more beautiful. I went with my boyfriend. We both ordered to drink The View Fizz which has among other things mango purée. It was a bit overpriced at $ 16.00 but I didnt mind because it was really sweet but strong. We had the crab cake as the appetizer and it was good but not really worth the extra $ 10.00 since the portion was small. The salmon we had as an entrée was also small, it had as a side green beans. Although everything was tasty and fresh, the portions are way too small to leave satisfied. I guess you pay for the view rather than the food. If we go back we decided it will be for sunday brunch… and The View Fizz.

I’ve been to this place several times, every time friends or family visit they request places for great views. This place is good for the VIEW. Nothing else. The food is OK, but hey at least it’s not terrible.
I have been ordering the same thing for quite some time the Bitter squash chowder and the crab cakes which are average.
The best time to get here is before sunset, your see the city in light, catch the sunset over the Hudson and get the night lights after dark.

Tolle Erfahrung! Super Ausblick! Das wars aber auch schon. Die Getränke sind super teuer und insgesamt fand ich es eher in die Jahre gekommen und dreckig.

Très belle endroit mais pas spécialement pour venir y manger! Le panorama est vraiment incroyable mais le buffet est cher et très simple!
Je pense que le lieux doit être plus agréable autour d’un verre que d’un repas.

Si fuera solamente por las vistas le daría 50 estrellas a este local impresionante que se ubica en la planta 48 del hotel Marriott Marquis en el Broadway.
Las vistas sobre Times Square son simplemente geniales — y como el local entero gira (da una vuelta completa por hora), no tienes ni que moverte para tener buenas vistas en todas las direcciones.
Hay zona de restaurante a la carta y un Lounge donde hay cócteles y un bufé.
Nosotros fuimos al Lounge — directos a una mesa en la ventana, por supuesto — para tomar unos cócteles y disfrutar de este lugar especial.
Pasamos del bufé ya que cuesta 38 $ por persona, o 21 $ si solo quieres postres y quesos, pero no parecía nada del otro mundo.
Hay una amplia selección de cócteles, como tiene que ser… Margaritas, Martinis, todos los clásicos, así como unos Signature Cocktails y 5 o 6 sin alcohol
(a partir de las 20 h cobran 8 $ cover charge, y obviamente a cualquier hora hay que consumir 1 bebida mínimo).
Resumen: Vistas maravillosas, cócteles buenos — no queríamos más: pasamos un rato muy agradable en un sitio muy especial.
Como siempre cuando quieres disfrutar de buenas vistas en NY es recomendable ir antes de la puesta del sol para poder ver el panorama (nunca mejor dicho) con luz del día y por la noche con todo iluminado. (Y por supuesto, hay que pillar una mesa en la ventana!)
Volvería por la vista, pero si fuera de nuevo, tampoco me quedaría para cenar.
PD: Los domingo hay un súper brunch en el restaurante.

[MUST READ] In may 22 +/​-​this year me and my friend Thomas Bogush booked a stay at the Marriot, we could just stay a day in the city because he was in a very advanced stage of brain tumor and that could be (later we discovered) his last time in NYC, so we booked a cruise dinner at the Hudson River and after we agreed to go to The View and look to the city from up above.
When we got there, 10 minutes previous the closing time, we were unable to go up, we begged to let the elevator boy to let us up, we explained the situation, and seen Tom in wheel chain, maybe has convinced him, it gave us hope, when we got up there, the hostess said we could not get in, because it was closing time and they would not serve us anything, I said I understand and asked to take a look at «the view» well, she sent us all the way back down, in the most rude way, we cried going down the elevator, people are heartless those days. A few months back Tom died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the reason why I am sharing this to help me deal with my grief and anger, to ask to everyone who is going to this restaurant to really enjoy it, it was someone’s life dream and to ask to manegement to take better care of their costumers, we would go back if we could, we just can’t.

Très bon moment. Restaurant panoramique placé au 48eme étage d’un hôtel. Original, plateforme tournante qui laisse place à une extraordinaire vue sur NYC. Petite précision tarifaire: à 2 on en a eu pour 156 $. Compter 8 $/​personne car nous né sommes pas de l’hôtel (inclus dans les 156 $). Buffet à volonté entrée /​Plat/​Dessert (très bons choix) Enjoy! Ça vaut le détour et surtout idéal pour les couples.

Assiette très (trop) généreuse (ma femme n’a pas pu prendre son dessert)
Bonnes assiettes mais finalement assez simples (salade de betteraves en entrée !).
Le panorama m’a déçu (empire state building mille fois mieux)
La plateforme tournante m’a file une désagréable sensation ébrieuse (6 degrés minute)
Addition équivalente a un vrai resto gastronomique en France (120 dollars par personne tout compris).
Si vous voulez «profiter de la vue» préférez le bar

Le restaurant — pub The View est juché au sommet de Hotel Marriott, on y accède via un ascenseur vitré à l’intérieur même du hall, la descente est assez impressionnante, accrochez — vous si vous avez bien mangé, bien bu ^^
L’intérêt du lieu, mis à part sa vue exceptionnelle sur Times Square en contrebas et sur la ville, c’est le fait que le restaurant est une coupole tournante, vous n’êtes jamais au même endroit, vous pouvez donc prendre vos photos assis sans bouger, par la vitre. pas testé les toilettes tournantes.
Par contre si vous souhaitiez juste prendre un coca, sachez que les taxes sur la vue, oui la vue, sont traîtres pour votre portefeuille.
Enjoy yourself