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Altair, New York, NY

Altair

4.6
4.6
342 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design.

Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room.

Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Altair Lunch Pre-Fixe Special

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover the ultimate lunch experience at Altair, where locals and travelers come together for a meal that delights every sense. Begin your journey with our freshly baked house rolls, a crisp seasonal salad, and perfectly golden vegetable tempura accompanied by a luxurious béarnaise sauce. For the main course, choose from an array of mouthwatering options: sink your teeth into our signature Altair Burger, savor the smoky perfection of our Chicken Sandwich, indulge in the tender Hangar Steak, relish the delicate flavors of our Sea Bass, or enjoy the comforting richness of our handmade Ravioli. End your meal on a sweet note with a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie that will leave you smiling. Reserve your table today and treat yourself to an unforgettable lunch at Altair!
    Altair Lunch Pre-Fixe Special Photo
  • Altair Pre-Theatre Experience

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey inspired by the elements at Altair. Before catching Broadway’s top performances, begin with our freshly baked housemade bread. Then, choose a first course and a second course to savor alongside our renowned cocktails and fine wine selection. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth, all while ensuring you’re comfortably seated for the theatre. Reserve your table now!
    Altair Pre-Theatre Experience Photo
  • Altair Private Dining Experience

    $75.00 - $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Altair for an unforgettable dining journey inspired by the elements. Choose between our Elemental or Celestial Dinner Experiences, each offering a four-course meal featuring our seasonal dishes, including house-made dinner rolls and seasonal butter. Start with shared dishes like apple & endive salad, hamachi, and artichoke tempura. Next, select your entrée from options such as Long Island duck, sea bass, and bucatini. Conclude your evening with a chef's selection of desserts. The Elemental Experience includes dinner rolls, three shared appetizers, four entrée choices, and dessert. The Celestial Experience includes dinner rolls, an amuse-bouche, four shared appetizers, five entrée choices, and dessert.
    Altair Private Dining Experience Photo

What 342 people are saying

Altair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altair offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests praise its "beautiful ambiance" and "inventive cocktails." The restaurant is ideal for group gatherings, accommodating large parties with ease. While some find portions small, the flavorful dishes and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.
342 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went as a group of 10, sat in the main dining room. The food was excellent. The service was okay. A lot of times a few of us sat with empty water cups for a long while and had to ask for refills.

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    Hawaii14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to gather with a large group to have an extraordinary meal and catch up before seeing a Broadway show. Excellent cocktails and food and service. Would definitely come back!

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  3. Conan VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was excellent!

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  4. Anna Grace

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pancakes I have ever had. Ambiance is 10 out of 10.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great and it was comfortable to have a conversation without having to yell. Everything we ordered was delicious and pretty! I will definitely go back!

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  6. Nicole VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Ximena, was the best! Very attentive, warm, and helpful! The food was delicious and the ambiance felt like an escape from the city

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. Small portions but food was delicious.

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  8. Adam

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant with great food and a good value.

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  9. Daniel

    New York State4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truffle pizza was great and I love their cocktails. And My server Alex was amazing. Definitely I will come back here regularly

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  10. Hubert

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice and quiet place to have dinner …. good food and excellent service

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FAQs

Altair is rated 4.6 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Altair

351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
  • Neighborhood
    Garment District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
  • Executive chef
    David Taylor
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email midtownevents@renwicknyc.com for more information.
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