Ophelia

4.2

1548 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 33 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s.

Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(212) 980-4796
Website
http://www.opheliany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Antelmo Ambrosio
Private party facilities
For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

Location
3 Mitchell Pl, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
1st Ave & 49th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Subway:E & M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)4 & 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)4, 5, 6, & 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Taste of the Tower
Smoked salmon crostini + butternut squash phyllo bites + prosciutto de parma crostini + crispy pommes and caviar + crispy prawn tacos + french onion sliders
- For Two$79.00
Truffle Fries$16.00
Yukon potato + tartufo + parmesan + truffle aioli
Roasted Red Beet Hummus$17.00
Toasted pistachios + basil + citrus oil + warm pita bread
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$17.00
Parmesan + roasted garlic + crisps
Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms$18.00
Parmesan crusted + zucchini + carrot + mushroom + ginger broth
French Onion Sliders*
Gruyère + brandy caramelized onions + roasted garlic mayo
- (3)$19.00
Burrata and Dragon Fruit Salad$20.00
Roasted red & golden beets + balsamic glaze + citrus oil + fresh herbs
Duck Confit Spring Rolls$20.00
acCabbage + scallions + mushroom + pickled carrots + apricot
Spicy Tuna Tartare$24.00
Sushi grade diced tuna + ginger-sesame sauce + yuzu avocado mousse + micro cilantro + crispy rice
Crispy Prawn Tacos$24.00
Yuzu-wasabi aioli + watermelon radish relish + boston lettuce + micro cilantro
Oysters
East & west coast + champagne mignonette + horseradish + lemon
- (6)$28.00
Pan Seared Scallops$30.00
Brown butter + orange-ginger glaze + parmesan risotto + micro greens
Grilled Lamb Chops$32.00
Red wine reduction + moroccan spice + fingerling potatoes + garlic savoy cabbage
Chilean Sea Bass Skewers$35.00
Orange-miso glaze + togarashi + lemon zest + yuzo kosho
Truffle Mushroom Ravioli$35.00
Sarvecchio parmesan sauce
Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Prosciutto + sopressata + chorizo + aged gouda + brie + dried fruit + crispy sourdough
- For Two$38.00
Crispy Pommes & Caviar Bites$38.00
Layered potato bites + crème fraiche + american caviar + chives
Ribeye Steak$59.00
14 oz black angus choice + potato gratin + grilled asparagus + peppercorn sauce

Sweets

Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00
Callebaut chocolate + espresso + cocoa powder
Tropical Mousse$12.00
Mango & red fruit mousse + coconut dacquoise biscuit + mango glaze
Lemon Tartlet$14.00
Raspberry sorbet + berries

Cocktails by Amir Babayoff

Resurrection$19.00
Grey goose vodka + campari + lime + passion fruit + hibiscus
Caribbean Old Fashioned$19.00
El-dorado 12 rum + piloncillo cane sugar + winter spices + citrus oils
The Flapper$19.00
Ketel one vodka + di saronno + lemon + pineapple + raspberries + angostura bitters + moet champagne + almond dust
A la Española$20.00
Fords gin + white pear/ginger tea + orchard pear + rockey" s liqueur + benedictine + cardamom + ginger + honey + lemon + mediterranean fever tree tonic + soy milk washed
White Lightning$20.00
Manhattan moonshine whiskey + lychee liqueur + cointreau + wormwood bitters + rambutan
Pain Killa$20.00
Don julio silver tequila + ginger + lemon + essence of mezcal
Purple Tuxedo$20.00
Empress 1908 gin + brennivin aquavit + c.comoz De chambery + velvet falernum + absinthe + plum bitters
Lower East Side$20.00
New riff rye + st. Elizabeth allspice dram + passion fruit + lemon + cinnamon
Ophelia's Ascension$21.00
Smoked jamaican pepper infused del maguey vida mezcal + makers mark + sri lanka palm sugar + aromatic bitters + cedar smoke + habanero pepper
To Be or Not to Be?$21.00
Fidencio mezcal + cocchi di torino + house amaro blend + apricot + patrick st. Surin clairin rum + apricot tea
Nutty Cobbler Play*$22.00
Glenmorangie lasanta single malt + lustau amontillado sherry + cocchi di torino + orchard peach + macadamia + lemon
Beekman Classic Palo Santo Martini$22.00
Jin jiji high proof india dry gin + cocchi americano + noilly prat dry vermouth + palo santo cordial + palo santo mist
Killing Me Softly$23.00
Old duff genever + chateau de pellehaut blanche d'armagnac + coconut + kirinzan sake + dorothy parker rose gin + cointreau + ramazzotti rosato + lychee + peychaud's bitters + rose water
White Dragon*$24.00
St.george Baller single malt + akashi ume + st. Germain + hakuryu umeshu + ramazzotti + vanilla + lemon + lime + yuzu + chai + egg white
Far East Side$24.00
Shiso infused mizu shochu + tanqueray gin + yuzu + yellow chartreuse
Top of the Tower$24.00
Haku vodka + lustau amontillado sherry + cocchi di torino + homemade grenadine + lemon + passion fruit + st. Elizabeth allspice

Champagne Experiences

Moët Fête$300.00
Bottle of moët champagne + taste of the tower for 2 + royal dôme dessert
A Date with Dom$550.00
Bottle of dom pérignon champagne + taste of the tower for 2 + royal dôme dessert
Date Night Royalty$595.00
Bottle of ace of spades champagne + taste of the tower for 2 + royal dôme dessert

Wine

Sparkling

Prosecco | Casalini | Treviso Brut DOC | Italy
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$55.00
Champagne | Moët & Chandon | Champagne, France
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$250.00
Sparkling Rosé | Gelsi | Vino Spumante Rosato | Basilicata, Italy
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
2006 Champagne | Dom Pérignon | Champagne, France
- Bottle$495.00
Champagne | Ace of Spades | Armand de Brignac Champagne, France
- Bottle$550.00
Dessert Wine | Moscato d'Asti DOCG | Piemonte, Italy
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00

White + Rosé

2021 Dry Rosé | La Bernard | Provence, France
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
2021 Pinot Grigio | Pitars | Friuli DOC, Italy
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough | Mount Riley, New Zealand
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
2021 Riesling | Schloss Lieser Fineherb, Germany
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
2020 Chardonnay Y3 | Jax Vineyards | Napa Valley
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
2020 Chardonnay | Kistler, Sonoma Coast
- Bottle$180.00

Red

2020 Pinot Noir | Planet Oregon | Willamette Valley
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
2020 Chianti | Sangiovese | Colli Senesi DOCG, Italy
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
2018 La Rioja Alta | Rioja Tempranillo Vina Alberdi Reserva
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon | Ramsay, North Coast
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$69.00
2021 Barbera d'Asti | Monte del Mare | Barbera, Italy
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
2018 de Los Andes Grand Malbec | Terrazzas | Menzoza, Argentina
- Bottle$140.00
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon | Schrader | To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley
- Bottle$850.00

Beer

Pale Lager | 4.7% | Radeberger Pilsner Riedenburger Brauhaus | Germany$8.00
Kölsch | 5% | Reissdorf Kölsch Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf | Germany$8.00
IPA | 7% | Higher Burnin' | Lic Beer Project | USA$10.00
Stout | 9% | Old Rasputin-Russian Imperial Stout North Coast | USA$10.00
Ale | 4.5% | American Amber | Abita, Louisiana | USA$10.00
Belgian Pale Ale | 6.9% | Orval Belgian Pale Ale$14.00
Cider | 6.9% | Wolffer Rose Cider, NY | USA$13.00

What 1,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ophelia offers a "stunning view" of the city, making it a great spot for "drinks and light bites." The atmosphere is vibrant, with "fantastic cocktails" and "friendly service." While the food receives mixed reviews, the "ambiance" and "romantic setting" make it a worthwhile visit for special occasions or an evening out.

1,548 Reviews

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Sowrya
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Bit pricey ambience is nice but noisy crowd and very small tables
OpheliaResponded 5 days ago
Hey Sowrya, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the noise and crowd during your visit. We understand that the ambience and crowd size are important factors for you, and we apologize if they did not meet your expectations. We are constantly working on improving our services and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better at Ophelia. Best regards, The Management Team
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Valerie
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top experience, exceptional view!!! Don’t forget to make a reservation
OpheliaResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, OpenTable Diner! We're thrilled you enjoyed the amazing view and that our food and service met your expectations. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering great experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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OpenTable Diner
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view Food and service 100/100
OpheliaResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, Valerie! We're thrilled you had a top experience and enjoyed the view. Reservations do help ensure everyone has a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Samuel VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks and views. Service was timely and pleasant.
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NEELESH
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience !!!The waiting staff lady was exceptionally good, helped us in drinks and as well took some stunning picture !!!
OpheliaResponded on March 4, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, NEELESH! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Ophelia. It's wonderful to know that our wait staff was able to assist you in drinks and also take stunning pictures. We strive to make every guest's visit memorable. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon!
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Helena
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Go for drinks before or after dinner, not really a place to eat or have a conversation in a bigger crowd
OpheliaResponded on March 4, 2025
Hey Helena, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ophelia. We're sorry to hear that you found our place less conducive for a relaxed dining experience than for a pre- or post-dinner drink. We aim to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, so your feedback is important to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our dining experience. Thanks again!
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BernieF
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great and fun experience, service could be better.
OpheliaResponded on March 4, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, BernieF! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great and fun experience at Ophelia. We appreciate your feedback about the service and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon. Best, The Management Team.
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Nicole
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, atmosphere, view, everything was beautiful, I would definitely return.
OpheliaResponded on March 4, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Nicole! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and view at Ophelia. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to your return visit. Your continued patronage is what keeps us motivated to deliver exceptional experiences. See you soon!
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STEPHANIE VIP
New York City27 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice experience with great views. Wonderfully crafted cocktail menu and small bites. Seating allows everyone a nice view of the city. We did look around but no curiosities or art details that were in the description were found. We were having a great time until the waitress forced us to close out our bill in the middle of eating without reason, which was awkward and made us feel like we had to leave. Other guests were still arriving and ordering food so we were just confused. Other than that, it was a nice place to try.
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Heidi
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location at the top of an historical skyscraper with amazing views. Happy hour was a great value in NYC. Staff were welcoming attentive and did not rush our experience. We were sat unfortunately next to a loud group of young professionals bent on discussing their business loudly with far too many expletives without pause. Otherwise the food and drinks were delicious and we enjoyed our visit.
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Ophelia is rated 4.2 stars by 1548 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 33 times today

3 Mitchell Pl, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross street
1st Ave & 49th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Subway:E & M at Lexington Ave./53rd St. (.4 mi)4 & 6 at 51st St. (.4 mi)4, 5, 6, & 7 at Grand Central Station (.7 mi)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Antelmo Ambrosio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.opheliany.com/
Phone number
(212) 980-4796
Private party facilities
For Private Events, please visit: https://merchantshospitality.tripleseat.com/party_request/20400.

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Ophelia

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Additional information

Where to drink in New York City right now

Truffle Fries

Truffle Mushroom Ravioli

Crispy Prawn Tacos

Cuisine by Chef Antelmo Ambrosio

Taste of the Tower

Truffle Fries$16.00

Roasted Red Beet Hummus$17.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$17.00

Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms$18.00

French Onion Sliders*

Burrata and Dragon Fruit Salad$20.00

Duck Confit Spring Rolls$20.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare$24.00

Crispy Prawn Tacos$24.00

Oysters

Pan Seared Scallops$30.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$32.00

Chilean Sea Bass Skewers$35.00

Truffle Mushroom Ravioli$35.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Crispy Pommes & Caviar Bites$38.00

Ribeye Steak$59.00

Sweets

Chocolate Mousse Cake$12.00

Tropical Mousse$12.00

Lemon Tartlet$14.00

Cocktails by Amir Babayoff

Resurrection$19.00

Caribbean Old Fashioned$19.00

The Flapper$19.00

A la Española$20.00

White Lightning$20.00

Pain Killa$20.00

Purple Tuxedo$20.00

Lower East Side$20.00

Ophelia's Ascension$21.00

To Be or Not to Be?$21.00

Nutty Cobbler Play*$22.00

Beekman Classic Palo Santo Martini$22.00

Killing Me Softly$23.00

White Dragon*$24.00

Far East Side$24.00

Top of the Tower$24.00

Champagne Experiences

Moët Fête$300.00

A Date with Dom$550.00

Date Night Royalty$595.00

Wine

Sparkling

Prosecco | Casalini | Treviso Brut DOC | Italy

Champagne | Moët & Chandon | Champagne, France

Sparkling Rosé | Gelsi | Vino Spumante Rosato | Basilicata, Italy

2006 Champagne | Dom Pérignon | Champagne, France

Champagne | Ace of Spades | Armand de Brignac Champagne, France

Dessert Wine | Moscato d'Asti DOCG | Piemonte, Italy

White + Rosé

2021 Dry Rosé | La Bernard | Provence, France

2021 Pinot Grigio | Pitars | Friuli DOC, Italy

2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough | Mount Riley, New Zealand

2021 Riesling | Schloss Lieser Fineherb, Germany

2020 Chardonnay Y3 | Jax Vineyards | Napa Valley

2020 Chardonnay | Kistler, Sonoma Coast

Red

2020 Pinot Noir | Planet Oregon | Willamette Valley

2020 Chianti | Sangiovese | Colli Senesi DOCG, Italy

2018 La Rioja Alta | Rioja Tempranillo Vina Alberdi Reserva

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon | Ramsay, North Coast

2021 Barbera d'Asti | Monte del Mare | Barbera, Italy

2018 de Los Andes Grand Malbec | Terrazzas | Menzoza, Argentina

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon | Schrader | To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley

Beer

Pale Lager | 4.7% | Radeberger Pilsner Riedenburger Brauhaus | Germany$8.00

Kölsch | 5% | Reissdorf Kölsch Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf | Germany$8.00

IPA | 7% | Higher Burnin' | Lic Beer Project | USA$10.00

Stout | 9% | Old Rasputin-Russian Imperial Stout North Coast | USA$10.00

Ale | 4.5% | American Amber | Abita, Louisiana | USA$10.00