Rooftop93 — Restaurant in New York

Not a bad spot to spend some time. (I'm not a party-goer or typical bar person, so I can't knock this too much... I honestly went to try to take photos from the top, so I went here by myself like a lame person.)

Almost missed this place since the Wyndham Garden Hotel doesn't really stand out too much until you're right on the front steps. It is also a shorter building than you would expect for "great rooftop views." When you go inside the hotel, just walk past the reception desk and take the elevators on the far right to the 18th floor. (It's labeled too.)

It is a pretty small area. Think of it as a really wide hall with chairs off to the sides, dim colored lights, and a modest bar. It's loud but not dance-club-loud. One side is fully dressed with full windows, giving anyone sitting on that side a nice view. The seating arrangement on the other side faces the window so no one really misses out.

The bartender was a nice guy. I guess they have their regulars (or favorites) because I saw a guy leave from his stool so I grabbed it and the bartender told me that he was going to be back. (For at least 15 minutes, he never returned.) I ended up standing the whole time.

They do not have a huge variety of alcohol here... mostly basic drinks. They have their own menu of cocktails, so I gave the Lower Manhattan a try... and wasn't really impressed for $13. Just about half of it was club soda, and the ice was to the brim... so you don't really get a lot of "drink" from your drink. I am also not sure what whiskey they put in it... but whatever it was, there was no complexity of flavors... just a slightly tart, bland flavor with a sweetness explosion of the maraschino when you get to it. (I am a scotch person.)

It was relatively busy for midnight. It was full but not swimming-in-people full.

I didn't bother going in too far to get to the balcony, although I wish I did since the windows had a lot of glare from the inside lights, which isn't that great for photos... might be worth another visit for a...

I found a new regular spot for myself. First off, great views from the 18th floor of the Wyndham Garden in Chinatown. Really stunning when you first get off the elevator and take a look out the floor-to-ceiling windows.

My girlfriend and I came here for their Happy Hour ($5 beer, $6 mixed drinks, $6 sake, $8 select cocktails) and got a little table on the back wall right away. I started with the sake, which was served hot in a traditional sake set. After enjoying that, I went with a Sapporo. Service was super friendly and quick. They gave us space to enjoy our time, while also checking in on us on a regular basis to make sure we were good with our drinks. Very enjoyable.

What more can I say - great service, great prices, and great views. Can't wait to come back and experience the open deck on the 19th floor when it's a little warmer and...

I threw a surprise birthday party at Rooftop93 this past weekend and cannot say enough good things about the whole process. Sabrina, the General Manager, was super detailed about every step of the process, she took into consideration every question and request I had, and the day of was seamless. I was a stressed out mess, but Sabrina and her team put us at ease, kept the party moving, all while having a smile on their faces. The venue is beautiful--we did the lower enclosed area which had plenty of seating and space to enjoy the spectacular view. Guests kept telling how much they loved the venue. We did very minor decorating, it didn't need much due to the great color and design choices. If you are looking for a party space that is at an amazing price point, look no further...