The View is one of the experiences that were in my (no-ending) bucket list here in New York. This is a restaurant that is located on the 47th floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, in the heart of Times Square. For the location, on top of a building, you can imagine that one of the highlights of the place is the view, right? In addition, it has a very special detail: no matter the location of your table, you will have the whole view, since it is a revolving restaurant. And, to conclude, on Sundays, they offer a brunch buffet with a fixed price. Cool, huh? We were there last week and today I will share our experience with you.
The New York Marriott Marquis is a gigantic hotel. To get to the restaurant, you enter the lobby, up the escalators, check-in with a host – and check your coat if you wish, and go up to the 47th floor in a transparent elevator, which is pretty cool. We had a reservation for 11.30 am and, upon arriving, were quickly accommodated at our table, next to the window.
On Sundays only, The View offers brunch from 10 am to 1.30 pm. The buffet features three stations. One with assorted bread, bagels, and cakes – everything is freshly baked – salads and also cheeses, salami, ham. The other station – and the largest one – features hot food. There are pasta, salmon, chicken, and vegetables, plus the typical American brunch options such as bacon, eggs, potatoes, and waffles. At the same station, you will find an omelet and pancakes bar as well. The last station is the desserts one, with a varied range of cheesecake and other delights, plus a chocolate fountain, to make your own fondue with fruit and marshmallows. There are coffee and juice and the brunch even includes two Mimosas per person. All this for the price of $65 per person (not including taxes and tips). You can click here and check all the options of the buffet. We tried a bit of everything and loved it. Fresh, well prepared, and delicious food. Also, I have to highlight the great service from the staff: all super attentive and friendly.
Speaking about the issue of the restaurant being revolving, I confess I was pretty curious. It’s nothing that will make you dizzy or uncomfortable: every lap takes around 20 minutes. At first, as it was new, I noticed more. In the end, I did not even notice it anymore, it became supernatural. And we have to talk about the view! Unfortunately, the day we were there the weather was rainy and a bit uncovered, so we could not visualize everything, which made me a little frustrated. But I know from the photos and videos I saved from the website that the view of the city is beautiful! Also, the host told me that during the summer the sunset from up there is breathtaking!
As I said, brunch is only on Sundays. From Monday to Saturday, The View opens for dinner at 5:30 p.m., with a price fix menu from $89, including appetizer, main course, and dessert. You can click here to check the options available on the menu. Another thing worth mentioning is the Lounge, which is on the next floor, 48th, and is a bar. If your idea is to enjoy the view, it may be a good option. The Lounge requires a minimum of one drink per person and from 8 pm they charge a fee of $8 per person.
We loved our experience at The View and it is already on my list of recommended restaurants/experiences! If you are interested in dinner or brunch, I suggest making a reservation and securing a seat.
Address: 1535 Broadway.
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