Peak with Priceless Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in New York

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Peak, NYC for lunch, and I must say it was an absolutely fantastic experience. We had made a reservation for 2:30 p.m., and upon arrival, we found the restaurant bustling with patrons. Despite the crowd, the hostess impressed us by seating us at the best table in the house, offering a breathtaking 270-degree view overlooking the Edge. I want to express my gratitude to the hostess for ensuring such a delightful table was available for our reservation. The mere sight from that table alone would make revisiting Peak worthwhile.

To start off our meal, we enjoyed some refreshing sparkling water, followed by a delightful French Red Wine. Our server, Patricio, was incredibly attentive and friendly, going above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was top-notch. When we mentioned a wobbly table, he promptly rectified the situation, further enhancing our satisfaction with the service.

For window tables like ours, the pre-fix menu seemed to be the only option, so we decided to try the 2-course pre-fix lunch, as we don't have much of a sweet tooth. Alongside our pre-fix selections, we also ordered the Milk bread, which turned out to be an absolute delight. In fact, it was so delicious that we couldn't resist ordering it again before our entrees arrived.

As for the appetizers, I chose the Hiramasa, which was truly outstanding. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced, leaving me thoroughly impressed. My wife opted for the Oysters, and they were nothing short of excellent. The freshness and quality of the seafood shone through, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Moving on to the entrees, I selected the seared tuna, which was enjoyable, although it didn't quite reach the same level of excellence as the previous courses. My wife ordered the roasted chicken, which she found to be good but not particularly outstanding. While it may not have been a culinary masterpiece, it was still a satisfying dish.

To conclude our meal, we indulged in a cup of coffee, savoring the last moments of our time at Peak. The weather favored us that day, with a pleasant cloudy sky casting a comfortable shade over us as we admired the magnificent view of New York City from the pinnacle of the Edge building. It was an enchanting and mesmerizing experience that left a lasting impression.

All things considered, we would return to Peak in a heartbeat, given its convenient location within a short walking distance from our condo. However, we understand that securing the same table may prove challenging, as it is intended for two people, and we plan to bring our daughter along next time. I want to express my gratitude to the Peak staff for creating such a memorable lunch experience. Despite a minor mix-up with my wife's order, the staff promptly rectified the situation, demonstrating excellent service. The ambiance was unforgettable, and while the food was generally decent, it was the combination of outstanding service and the breathtaking view that truly made our visit extraordinary.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Peak to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience in New York City. With its unforgettable ambiance, attentive staff, and delectable cuisine, it is a restaurant that captures the essence of fine dining...

We came to this high-end restaurant to celebrate a birthday, expecting a memorable and joyful experience. It was indeed memorable—but for all the wrong reasons.

The setting and views are undeniably beautiful, but management and service were shockingly poor. Our server was very young and clearly untrained for fine dining. Her attitude and problem-solving skills might be acceptable at a casual chain like TGI Fridays, but at a restaurant where the average spend per person exceeds $100, they were completely unacceptable.

One of our friends found the fish undercooked in the center and raised the concern with her. Instead of providing a proper explanation, she replied, “You already ate most of it,” implying we were trying to take advantage of the situation. When we requested a replacement, she became visibly annoyed and later rolled her eyes while clearing the table. After the manager briefly apologized and explained the replacement would take time, the server began deliberately avoiding our table. At one point, she forcefully shoved an empty chair against the table in an unnecessary display of attitude. She only returned at the very end—when it was time for the check and tip—suddenly acting friendly and bringing a single small bowl of ice cream “for the child,” despite there being two children at the table.

We still left a generous tip—not because the service earned it, but to make it clear that we were not here to get free food or because we couldn’t afford it. We simply expect quality food and service, especially when spending over $100 on wine plus $70–$80 entrées per person. The only praise goes to the sommelier, who was professional, friendly, and courteous throughout. Because of him, this review is two stars; otherwise, it would be one.

On top of this, the restaurant’s policies are unclear and poorly communicated. The minimum spend requirement is inconsistent ,rules regarding children are vague, and the information on their website does not match the booking website. The day before our visit, someone replied to my text with a bad attitude, insisting that if a child didn’t order at least $60 worth of food, they couldn’t access The Edge for free.—however, The Edge lets kids under 6 in for free, both of our children are under 6. This shows that whoever responded to the message had no idea what they were talking about and was unprofessional.

No further apology, no goodwill gesture, and no accountability. Beautiful view aside, this restaurant suffers from serious problems with management, training, and communication. Unless they improve quickly, they are on track to fail. I would not recommend anyone spend their money here just to be...

What an amazing experience we had at this restaurant. Peak is simply iconic. We made reservations for my partners birthday for Brunch time on a Saturday. I called to see if we can get a window table, they said they can’t guarantee, but they will try to accommodate. On the day off I was running late (18 min late to be exact!) I called them and they were able to hold my reservation and they surprised us with the most amazing window seats. Everyone was so amazing wishing my partner a happy birthday.

The food was to die for. Was an amazing foodgasm of an experience. For brunch/lunch they have a pre-fix menu. We went with the 3 course meal and the wine pairing. All the food was incredible. The wines were ok, specially the dessert wine that was mainly syrup (never liked dessert wine), but still was an amazing experience. At around 3 ish the crowd started dying down and we opted for getting extra drinks from the cocktail menu.

You are also able to go to The Edge from the restaurant and that was the cherry on top of what could have been an amazing day.

However, something did happened that kind of put a stain on the day. Our server was amazing and she had several 2-6 client tables. There was one in particular that had about 5 people and ran a bill of 463 and they left 465 cash. The server approached the client and asked if the bill was set and the client said yes, and to not worry about the change. Then the server told the client several times that the tip was not included and at this point she was visibly upset. I have never worked in the restaurant industry so I can’t relate, but I absolutely hate this tip culture. Especially at such an iconic place that attracts so may tourists where in their home countries tipping doesn’t exist and on top of that, isn’t tipping supposed to be your decision?? My questions are how much do staff get paid here? Why aren’t they paid a living wage that they are essentially arguing with a client for tips. And I can only imagine what it feels like for someone that has worked really hard for their money to put it all in one experience like this restaurant (where maybe in their country they don’t tip) and think wow – here I am in one of the most iconic restaurants in NYC and then realize you were about $80 short because your server continuously tells you that tips are not included.

And then I think of the server, how much it must suck to think you have a party of 5, at minimum they are ordering the 2 course meal each and then realize your tip is non existent. Why does she have to rely on tips to make a living?!?!?!?! That to me is...