Ritz-Carlton-Ny Battery Park

05/19/08

The Best Bar in New York City

by alohagr

I love this place. I've tried many things on the menu over the years and everything (from the chicken and goat cheese salad to the tuna tartare to the spring rolls) is absolutely delicious, even at 2 a.m. Beautiful space, great service, open late, and good beer.

04/27/08

HORRIBLE staff

by henry08

went here as i was told the view was great - which it definitely is - and expected to have a great experience as the bar is located in the ritz carlton. HOWEVER, i was extremely disappointed in the service. the servers were rude and pretentious, especially a lady named camlin (i think that was her name?). i was hoping to check the place out before the outside deck opened for the summer but based on my experience, i will certainly NOT be going back regardless of how nice the view may be. only go to this bar if you want to overpay for weak cocktails and poor service.

10/05/07

A fantastic view and sophisticated drink menu make this one classy city bar.

by Contributor

On the 14th floor of the waterfront Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Battery Park, this elegant, inviting space boasts a gorgeous vista of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The interior is comfortable, with muted upholstery and innocuous lounge music. The young, well-dressed bartenders maintain a detached suaveness as they mix libations for the after-work Wall Street crowd, tourists and occasional wedding party. Out on the terrace, with its sweeping view west to Jersey, couples make romantic silhouettes in the setting sun. The multipage menu offers a little of everything, from cordials to calvados, from mojitos to madeira. Asian-inspired appetizers, sandwich and seafood platters, and chocolate fondues make it easy to stay all evening long.

08/08/07

Great View

by ppistol

This is a great date spot. The drinks are pricy, but worth it for the view. The service is okay, typical for hotel bars.

• Pros: view
• Cons: prices

05/27/07

Great view, great drinks, great service

by stormnyc

Went on Fri eve. Had great time. Awesome views, service and drinks. NOTE: since its in a Ritz hotel outside seating closes at 10pm even tough the bar is open till 2pm.

• Pros: Drinks, Scene, Views
• Cons: Outdoor section closes at 10pm

04/13/07

trendiest place in NYC

by seanmmcg

This is hands down my favorite place to go in new york city because it is so close to my apartment.

02/20/07

Go for the views

by jpricelove

I been to the rise bar both in cold & warm weather days. I actually like going better when the deck is closed, it is not nearly as crowded, the crowd is chill & the view is still beautiful. The service is okay, it is a Hotel bar and would not expect more then average service from a hotel bar. Go for the views?.

• Pros: view, view, view
• Cons: out of the way location

11/25/06

View, of course

by ipavles

One of the nicest views in NYC..not too crowded earlier in the night (the upstairs). Inside, can't see it being crowded unless the roof is closed. Great setup, ambiance. Be prepared for bankers/traders. LOTS of bankers/traders and golddiggers =) (I may look like the latter, but I am actually one of the former, heh) but always helps to be surrouned by a well-dressed, good-looking crowd

• Pros: View, types of customers
• Cons: can't remember any...

09/28/06

No, No, No

by ninaroux

Assume that all positive reviews here were placed by employees of the bar/hotel. The view? "meh" - Who needs a view of Jersey? I expected something so much better from the Ritz. This is a poorly run bar catered to bridge and tunnel people who don't get out much. RUDE staff, stupid policies, and definitely not catered to the client - only to the convenience of the horrible, snooty staff. I used to work in an upscale hotel bar, and I can guarantee that the restaurant bar at a Howard Johnson's in North Dakota would be more worth the trip, than taking the elevator to this bar.

• Pros: absolutely none
• Cons: nothing but

10/21/05

Gotta Go...From someone who knows!

by niknak530

This bar is absolutley fabolous! Regardless of the season...its still a downtown mainstay for the super-chic afterwork crowd. The drinks are expensive, but there are plenty of fine young men on corporate expense accounts that are more than willing to pick up one or two. The lite fare menu is yummy, and the service is sooo Ritz-Carlton (ie: MY PLEASURE)! So, if you're looking for a cool after-work playground or an impressive Friday night date spot...Rise is IT!