Westlight
On the 22nd floor, Westlight provides a modern setting for exclusive dinners and events with iconic views of Manhattan and a menu created by chef Andrew Carmellini. Westlight has a large terrace and a distinct indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
To experience a hotel rooftop bar that has everything it takes to stand alone as a New York cocktail den, take the dedicated elevator 22 stories up to the industrial yet swanky space, which is decorated with black-and-white tiled floors, bright globe lights, and a beamed ceiling.
Unsurprisingly, the food is superior to the beverages. Carmellini and executive chef Anthony Ricco (Spice Market) drew inspiration for the small-plates menu from international street foods: You'll wish you got more than six for $18, as the octopus skewers are generously meaty enough to withstand the bold seasoning of the rocoto chili ($15), and the crispy potato skins are rendered as tiny yuzu-hollandaise-sauced, caviar-crowned potatoes that are a little too easy to pop straight into your mouth ($18). A dry-aged burger ($17) with a flavorful layer of onion jam and mushrooms is more filling. It's a little disorganized, but hey, nobody can judge you from up here. This is definitely one of the best waterfront restaurants in NYC.
- Tripadvisor ratings: 4.0/5
- Website: https://www.westlightnyc.com/
- Location: 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
