The View Restaurant

(212) 704-8900

1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036 40.758328 -73.985457

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

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Last updated 5.13.12

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Restaurants

Cuisine:

New American

What People Are Saying About The View Restaurant

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New American fare anchors diners stomachs as they spin in New York's only revolving restaurnat.

ambiance
91.94999694824219% positive
  1. If your looking for a quiet, romantic dinner, with ambiance & style look no more.
  2. Groups of two sit on the very outside of the restaurant and get the best views, our party had 3 and 4 when we went so we could not sit at the outermost seats.
  3. The decor was so shabby and the chairs dirty!
  4. The drinks here are pricey, but that's what you pay for the view, though the drinks are good.
  5. We were waiting a very good restaurant however we were shocked because other than the view, there was nothing to dine there for.
  6. The view is great and it can be
  7. great service, fantastic view
  8. The View has really tasty desserts and the most awesome view!
  9. Good food, and a great view, literally.
  10. would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that doesn't mind paying high prices but getting great service ,view, and food.
  11. Views are really nice and experience of slow rotation with nice views is really something.
  12. The view was amazing and the staff was just wonderful.
  13. The place revolves once an hour so you get a great view of the city.
  14. The view and service was excellent.
  15. The view and ambience was perfect.
  16. We thought we can enjoy a romantic evening.
  17. The food, service, decor here are suburbia at its worst, but it is nevertheless a great place to go when you just need to have a big view and feel elevated from the parade of ants below for a few hours - and of course, kids love it.
  18. The atmosphere is romantic not forkids.
  19. However it is fairly novel with the revolving lounge that offers good views of New York.
  20. The view is incredible!
  21. After all that, enjoy the view!
  22. go be a tourist for a day see the great view.
  23. Good view of New York
  24. The view was great though, and the change of view due to the returant revolving was awesome.
  25. It's maybe a bit overpriced but you have many different dishes and the view is quite impressive.
  26. nice view
  27. Makes sense to go here, get a nice window seat and order something cheap and just enjoy the view.
  28. The view at the View is nice.
  29. The view is incredible and i recommed that you reserve a seat in time for sunset.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The View has really tasty desserts and the most awesome view!
  2. The food was delicious & the portion sizes weren't skimpy we barely had room for dessert.
  3. But man, my friend Sarah couldn't stop herself from ordering all the yummy desserts.
  4. Dessert plate is delicious; you will find your favorite among the various kinds of desserts, cheesecake, brownie, ice cream, frozen chocolate, all served in a nice plate.
  5. The desserts were AMAZING!
  6. The food was good (I had steak, my husband and chicken) and the portions were small so you can actually finish everything including dessert.
  7. The buffet food was average, but it was nice to have a moderate amount of choices for dinner and a nice spread of choices for the dessert and cheese section.
drinks
50.0% positive
  1. They charged us for our drinks which were HORRIBLE they REFUSED to take them back.
  2. The drinks here are pricey, but that's what you pay for the view, though the drinks are good.
  3. he recommended everything we ate and we loved the food and wine he picked out for us.
food quality
70.59000015258789% positive
  1. The food, service, decor here are suburbia at its worst, but it is nevertheless a great place to go when you just need to have a big view and feel elevated from the parade of ants below for a few hours - and of course, kids love it.
  2. Overpriced, terrible food!
  3. the food itself wasn't bad.
  4. The food was horrible and grossly overpriced!
  5. The food was great.
  6. Good food, and a great view, literally.
  7. But man, my friend Sarah couldn't stop herself from ordering all the yummy desserts.
  8. The food was too expensive, and it tast bad.
  9. am not a "foodie" but I do not mind paying for a good meal.
  10. The food was great- elegantly presented and cooked to perfection.
  11. he recommended everything we ate and we loved the food and wine he picked out for us.
  12. While the cost of the meal is expensive, you definitely feel that it's worth it by the end of the night.
  13. It's maybe a bit overpriced but you have many different dishes and the view is quite impressive.
  14. If you like seafood, order seafood entree rather than steak.
  15. The food was bad(the portions were small and a medium steak came like a rock on a plate), the service was horrible.
  16. would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that doesn't mind paying high prices but getting great service ,view, and food.
  17. The food wasn't good, atleast not for the price.
  18. Service was terrific, food very good.
  19. The appetizers are delicious and fresh.
  20. The food was top shelf, jumbo shrimp, scallops, a tremendous selection and incredible cuisine, too much to list.
  21. The steak was tasty and the duck dish was nothing to get excited about.
  22. The food is very good.
  23. That being said, I question the taste of any reviewers on here who claim that the food was decent or even good.
  24. The food is awful.
  25. bad bad service and worse food
  26. Good food!
  27. Even when we complained to management about her not being able to order a separate shrimp cocktail, we were treated as if it was a privilege for us to eat there at all and that you can't just order an appetizer - "its just the way we do things here.
  28. Dessert plate is delicious; you will find your favorite among the various kinds of desserts, cheesecake, brownie, ice cream, frozen chocolate, all served in a nice plate.
  29. The food was delicious & the portion sizes weren't skimpy we barely had room for dessert.
  30. The filet mignon and the seafood pasta were good.
  31. It's clear that the restaurant's normal business is to charge outrageous prices for mediocre food and an unsophisticated dining experience.
  32. The buffet food was average, but it was nice to have a moderate amount of choices for dinner and a nice spread of choices for the dessert and cheese section.
  33. The food was good (I had steak, my husband and chicken) and the portions were small so you can actually finish everything including dessert.
  34. The View has really tasty desserts and the most awesome view!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The buffet food was average, but it was nice to have a moderate amount of choices for dinner and a nice spread of choices for the dessert and cheese section.
  2. The food was top shelf, jumbo shrimp, scallops, a tremendous selection and incredible cuisine, too much to list.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The food, service, decor here are suburbia at its worst, but it is nevertheless a great place to go when you just need to have a big view and feel elevated from the parade of ants below for a few hours - and of course, kids love it.
  2. just a great place to dine.
service
61.36000156402588% positive
  1. The service was not great.
  2. The food was bad(the portions were small and a medium steak came like a rock on a plate), the service was horrible.
  3. would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that doesn't mind paying high prices but getting great service ,view, and food.
  4. The table service was good.
  5. bad bad service and worse food
  6. The view was amazing and the staff was just wonderful.
  7. The service really slow.
  8. We went on a Tuesday night, around 8:30 and the restaurant was basically empty so service was pretty good.
  9. Waiter was somewhat rude and unhelpful.
  10. great service, fantastic view
  11. The service is great; waiters are very polite and paying attention.
  12. However there was an automatic service charge added to our bill (we were only a party of three), which is always annoying.
  13. the service was great.
  14. If you can kick back and accept the slow service and learn to love the bowling alley carpet, it's heaven.
  15. the service was decent.
  16. Restaurant (not lobby) hostess was downright rude and acted as if we were intruding by asking for our reserved table.
  17. The service was great, prompt seating and friendly staff.
  18. Fresh, abundant, items cooked and carved to order, attentive service, the best we ever had.
  19. Bad service!
  20. The view and service was excellent.
  21. Ordered dom champ and the waiter did great.
  22. The food, service, decor here are suburbia at its worst, but it is nevertheless a great place to go when you just need to have a big view and feel elevated from the parade of ants below for a few hours - and of course, kids love it.
value
35.71000099182129% positive
  1. The food was too expensive, and it tast bad.
  2. The food wasn't good, atleast not for the price.
  3. The food was horrible and grossly overpriced!
  4. It's clear that the restaurant's normal business is to charge outrageous prices for mediocre food and an unsophisticated dining experience.
  5. The food was bad(the portions were small and a medium steak came like a rock on a plate), the service was horrible.
  6. Makes sense to go here, get a nice window seat and order something cheap and just enjoy the view.
  7. It's maybe a bit overpriced but you have many different dishes and the view is quite impressive.
  8. Nice Sunday brunch, a little pricey, however, well worth it.
  9. The drinks here are pricey, but that's what you pay for the view, though the drinks are good.
  10. While the cost of the meal is expensive, you definitely feel that it's worth it by the end of the night.
  11. Very expensive and does not compare to it's counterparts.
  12. The food was good (I had steak, my husband and chicken) and the portions were small so you can actually finish everything including dessert.
  13. Although we spent more than I think everything was worth the experience was nice.
  14. would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that doesn't mind paying high prices but getting great service ,view, and food.
wait time
41.66999816894531% positive
  1. If you can kick back and accept the slow service and learn to love the bowling alley carpet, it's heaven.
  2. The service really slow.
  3. Views are really nice and experience of slow rotation with nice views is really something.
  4. The spinning of the restaurant is nice and slow, so don't think it will make you sick.
3 Star Rating: Average

06/15/11

great view, ok food

by konrad1000

I've been there once, and the view was great. Probably best in the city. Food was ok. Overall pricey however. Expect over 200 for two people.

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/03/10

Just go for drinks and the view

by whereisthebeef

The view is to die for, true. But the food just might kill you.

Seriously, if you served this crud at street level, you wouldn't be in business for a week in a town that has so much to offer in cusine. The food is terrible, overpriced, and the selection is poor. Like someone else said, the place was empty. I had the same elevator experience as another reviewer too. We complained to the manger (Which we honestly NEVER do.) and he seemed amazed. He said he has 600 people a day through there and they love it. I think the Marriot should schedule him for a drug test, because there is just no way. Look at the other reviews and tell me that again, pal. To his credit, he compensated the meal. If you want to enjoy the view, then just go for drinks and save yourself the heartache.

  • Pros: Great View
  • Cons: Bad food, mediocre service
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/21/10

Ugh! Please....

by b0ssladie

I went there last weekend at around 6PM and 1st off, the elevator was a p.i.t.a since you had to punch in a code to get to the 48th floor. Then you are seated at the lounge instead of the dining area, which I had no clue of until I noticed no one had entrees and no wait staff came to offer me a menu. Bad service! Then, I had to stop a waiter to ask for a menu and he told me this was the lounge only serving buffet(ugh, horrible choices) and drinks and the restaurant was on the level below. I proceed to the level below and 3 old ladies are waiting to be seated, restaurant is EMPTY! The decor was so shabby and the chairs dirty! The view is all this place can tout!

  • Pros: The view of times square
  • Cons: Everything else
3 Star Rating: Average

03/10/09

Cheesefest, but who cares?

by catsanddogs

The food, service, decor here are suburbia at its worst, but it is nevertheless a great place to go when you just need to have a big view and feel elevated from the parade of ants below for a few hours - and of course, kids love it. If you can kick back and accept the slow service and learn to love the bowling alley carpet, it's heaven. Sort of.

  • Pros: the view, the goofiness, the multitude of elevators
  • Cons: the goofiness, the multitude of elevators
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/18/09

airplane food & AC casino decoration

by jxcitement

airplane food. each dish tasted like it had been under a warming lamp for a few hours - tough, brown nugget of beef, rubbery shellfish, etc.. we didn't go with high expectations... we thought we'd be able to enjoy it as a tourist-y kitsch kind of thing - but the food managed to be a let down, even through a kitschy lens. also: the decoration reminds one of an atlantic city casino... one of the more depressing atlantic city casinos - like the showboat or something.

The Details on The View Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great view
  • good food
  • bad worse food
  • great table service
  • great dining experience
  • bad service
  • great place
  • great desserts
  • unhelpful waiter
  • very good restaurant
  • not just order appetizers
  • pricey drinks
  • bad meal
  • really good wine
  • nice spinning
  • just wonderful staff
  • full rotation
  • nice dessert plate
  • nice cosmo
  • romantic 25th anniversary dinner
  • love bowling alley carpet
  • mediocre unsophisticated dining experience
  • great ordered dom champ
  • awesome scene
  • dirty chairs
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