The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7 (1755)

$31 to $50

American

18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Midtown West

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Romantic
Good for business meals

Thank you for choosing The Whitby Bar & Restaurant, We look forward to welcoming you.

Live Jazz at the Whitby Bar is returning every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy classic and signature cocktails as you listen to live jazz music from The Sam Taylor Trio.

For our Afternoon Tea service, please book via Open Table through the EXPERIENCE option. To confirm your afternoon tea reservation, we require a credit card for our cancellation policy. Should you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, a $50/pp cancellation fee will incur.

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant, inside The Whitby Hotel located in the heart of upper Midtown, offers modern American food in a uniquely eclectic setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, International, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 928-4207
Website
http://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/the-whitby-hotel/the-whitby-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Paris
Private party facilities
The Whitby Hotel has individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. From intimate dinners, to large receptions and screening in our state-of-the-art screening theater seating 147 people.

Location
18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE WHITBY BAR
$95.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a thoughtful selection of beautifully made pastries, refined savory bites, and freshly baked scones—perfect for lingering over conversation in the heart of the city. Sweet highlights include a vanilla Rik Rak macaron, banana pudding with shaved chocolate, a milk chocolate and orange–scented mannequin, and carrot opera cake. Savories feature smoked salmon mousse, coronation chicken with green pea butter, egg salad with Périgord black truffle, and robiola with cucumber and dill. Warm classic and sour cherry scones are served with clotted cream and preserves, alongside your choice of drip coffee, hot chocolate, or specialty tea $95 per person Royal Tea for Two is available by request, featuring 1oz of Petrossian Royal Ossetra caviar with warm house-made blinis, crème fraîche, and fines herbes $155 per person | $180 with Champagne A curated selection of Champagne by the glass and premium specialty teas is also available.
Thanksgiving at The Whitby Bar & Restaurant
$225.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Nov 26, 2026 only
Thanksgiving is supposed to be comforting. Predictable is another matter. At The Whitby, things begin with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, smoked salmon mousse blinis with Petrossian Ossetra caviar, and black Burgundy truffle and mushroom toast—a perfectly civilized way to start a family gathering. There’s butternut squash soup for the traditionalists, Maine lobster with Muscat grapes for those less interested in tradition, and a porcini tart with caramelized onion and walnut jam somewhere happily in between. Turkey, of course, makes its appearance—heritage black turkey with porcini and chestnut stuffing, potato purée, cranberry sauce and gravy. But wandering is encouraged: Shiraz-braised short rib, wild red snapper, chestnut and farro gnocchi, and a vegan choux farcis all make compelling alternatives. Dessert brings everyone back to familiar territory: pumpkin bread pudding, pear frangipane tart, and apple-cranberry upside-down tart. Or cheese and honeycomb, for those pretending they’ve had enough. Thanksgiving Dinner is $225 per person and includes a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV. Price excludes tax and 20% gratuity. The Whitby Bar & Restaurant 18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-5656
Christmas Day at The Whitby
$215.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Dec 25, 2026 only
There’s something wonderful about Christmas in New York. The city finally slows down, Champagne gets opened before noon, and lunch has permission to last all afternoon. At The Whitby, Christmas begins with Billecart-Salmon Rosé, smoked salmon blinis crowned with Petrossian Ossetra caviar, and warm toast with black Burgundy truffle. Then comes the difficult part: choosing. Lamb Wellington with maitake mushroom jus, heritage turkey with porcini and chestnut stuffing, or perhaps a deeply comforting Shiraz-braised short rib. There will be potato purée for the table. There will be sticky toffee pudding and bûche de Noël. And, for once, absolutely no reason to rush. Come hungry. Stay awhile. We’ll take care of Christmas. Christmas Day · $215 per person Four courses with a glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé.

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Willow's Art Walk Afternoon Tea$95.00
Willow's Art Walk Afternoon Tea with a glass of Pierre Brigandat, Brut Nature NV$125.00
Valrhona gianduja Maarten Baas clock
(V)
Tilson spiced caramel pumpkin tart with white chocolate
(V)
Pistachio and sour cherry Rik Rak mille-feuille
Maarten Baas vanilla macaron
(V GF)
Tilson cranberry ginger cheesecake
(GF)
Smoked chicken salad, parsley aioli, watercress
Curried Maine lobster roll
Egg salad with Périgord black truffle remoulade
(V)
Robiola with cucumber and dill
(V)
Classic and fig-cardamom scones with clotted cream and preserves
Includes your choice of drip coffee, hot chocolate or speciality tea
Royal Tea for Two$155.00
*Add 1oz of Petrossian, Royal Ossetra caviar with warm house made blinis, crème fraîche and fines herbes
Royal Tea for Two with a glass of Pierre Brigandat, Brut Nature NV$180.00
Champagne by the glass
Billecart-Salmon, Rosé, Brut NV$43.00
Ruinart, Blanc Singulier, Brut NV$49.00
Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut NV$57.00

Speciality Teas

English Breakfast
Bright Assam tea with aromatic wintergreen and sweet cherry notes with an earthy finish
Earl Grey
Single-estate organic Assam from northern India, scented with naturally extracted pure bergamot oil
Wood Dragon Oolong
High mountain oolong from Taiwan. Sweet flavors of caramel and wood finish with a note of apricot
Jade Spring Green Tea
Hand-picked balanced green tea with classic chestnut aroma and vegetal notes of fresh corn
White Peony Bai Mudan
Sun-dried buds and tender young leaves with a bright sorrel aroma and slightly woody flavor
Assam Chai
Strong, single-estate Assam tea with warming spices of cinnamon and cardamom, ginger and cloves
Lemon Verbena
Intense and bright lemon flavor, with a clean, fresh finish and a touch of spice. Caffeine free
Rooibos
Red bush infusion from South Africa with rich flavors of vanilla, honey and spice. Caffeine free
Peppermint
A refreshing, cooling, crisp organic mint from Oregon. Caffeine free
Whole Chamomile Flowers
Sweet fragrant flowers with calming notes of honey and fig. Caffeine free

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Whitby Bar and Restaurant.

4.7

(1755)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant offers a "beautiful ambience" with a "relaxed atmosphere" perfect for afternoon tea. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "high-quality jazz." The decor is "vibrant and fun," enhancing the dining experience. Although some find it pricey, the eclectic art and "charming" tableware make it a standout venue in NYC.

1,755 Reviews

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Bryan Gold
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Za'Rae (sp?) was excellent. She had a great demeanor. Took care of us.
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Susan Gold
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambience and outstanding service. Look forward to going back for afternoon tea again. It was a more relaxed atmosphere than a lot of the more touristy spots for tea.
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Inna Gold
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. Service was pretty good. High quality jazz! Beautiful place
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Patti Gold
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful room and lovely, calming setting. Server was a delight. Food was very good with highlights being select sandwiches and absolutely fabulous SCONES and jam. Friend’s birthday was honored with a beautiful cupcake gratis.
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Samantha Gold
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience! I visited for afternoon tea for a friend’s birthday. Great tea choices, lovely dishes and really thoughtful service. My only issue, which may seem silly, but there was no place to put our purses. They didn’t have purse stools, so some of us had to hold our purses in our laps through the meal, which was inconvenient. Of course, such a small thing, and overall had a great experience!
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Agathe
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect ! We had a great time the service was great and the food amazing
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Gwyneth Gold
Richmond6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great brunch The food was delicious and the space is beautifully decorated.
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Steve
South Carolina8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went out for jazz and dinner. It was an excellent evening.
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A.
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had a lovely experience in the cocktail area for an early dinner. It was lively with great service and food. Highly recommend.
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Paulie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience. Ani, our server was INCREDIBLE! The beef tartare was the best I've ever had. Thanks for the wonderful dinner!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, International, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Live Jazz Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 928-4207
Website
http://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/the-whitby-hotel/the-whitby-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Paris
Private party facilities
The Whitby Hotel has individually designed private rooms which are flexible in format and are ideal for a wide range of events. From intimate dinners, to large receptions and screening in our state-of-the-art screening theater seating 147 people.

Location
18 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
56th street between 5th and 6th Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
N R W to 5th Ave/59th StreetF to 57th Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a lovely choice, The Whitby serves both brunch and afternoon tea on Sundays (Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm; Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm), and reviewers specifically recommend a Sunday afternoon visit.

Yes, The Whitby menus include clearly labelled vegetarian (V), vegan (VG) and gluten-free (GF) items, for example the house-made granola (VG GF), porridge (V GF) and several breakfast and afternoon-tea items marked V, VG or GF.

Guests often find the portions satisfying, reviewers note they left comfortably full, and some explicitly describe the restaurant’s lunch portions as large.

Yes, The Whitby’s beautiful, conversation-friendly dining rooms and well-regarded cocktails make it a lovely spot for a date night; reviewers even call it a good first-date place and praise its ambience for quiet conversation.

The Whitby livens up for live-music and later bar hours, Friday night jazz and the after‑hours bar crowd bring a buzz, while Sunday afternoons are often among the quieter, more relaxed times.

The Whitby feels eclectic and charming, a light‑filled, art-filled dining room and a sky‑lit tea parlor (Orangery) combine with a Casual Elegant tone for a polished yet playful Midtown experience.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire (think collared shirts, dresses, or smart separates) without needing formalwear.

Yes, The Whitby offers a dedicated Afternoon Tea experience (bookable via OpenTable’s EXPERIENCE option) and a recurring Live Jazz night on Fridays; Afternoon Tea also has upgrades like champagne and caviar.

Yes, The Whitby serves alcoholic drinks: the owner notes classic and signature cocktails at the bar, the Afternoon Tea menu lists champagne options, and guests frequently mention the cocktails and bar service.

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The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 113 times today

Experiences are available.

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

Make a reservation

The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE WHITBY BAR

Thanksgiving at The Whitby Bar & Restaurant

Christmas Day at The Whitby

Uncategorised

Willow's Art Walk Afternoon Tea$95.00

Willow's Art Walk Afternoon Tea with a glass of Pierre Brigandat, Brut Nature NV$125.00

Valrhona gianduja Maarten Baas clock

Tilson spiced caramel pumpkin tart with white chocolate

Pistachio and sour cherry Rik Rak mille-feuille

Maarten Baas vanilla macaron

Tilson cranberry ginger cheesecake

Smoked chicken salad, parsley aioli, watercress

Curried Maine lobster roll

Egg salad with Périgord black truffle remoulade

Robiola with cucumber and dill

Classic and fig-cardamom scones with clotted cream and preserves

Includes your choice of drip coffee, hot chocolate or speciality tea

Royal Tea for Two$155.00

Royal Tea for Two with a glass of Pierre Brigandat, Brut Nature NV$180.00

Champagne by the glass

Billecart-Salmon, Rosé, Brut NV$43.00

Ruinart, Blanc Singulier, Brut NV$49.00

Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut NV$57.00

Speciality Teas

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Wood Dragon Oolong

Jade Spring Green Tea

White Peony Bai Mudan

Assam Chai

Lemon Verbena

Rooibos

Peppermint

Whole Chamomile Flowers

Review summary

Additional information

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