Absolutely love the place!! Service was outstanding. Very polite, attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The rooftop itself was very lovely but the bar inside was also very cozy and classy. We had bunch of seafood appetizers which were all amazing. Then I had pineapple rib, and my sister had fish. Both were equally great and ended up taking the left over home. I enjoy every moment there and I would happily recommend this place to anyone. I will go back and try other items on the menu for sure.

I love this joint, I’ve been taking clients here for years. I went this week and was so excited to see 2 vegetarian options on the entree menu. The tofu was delicious, service was great. I can’t wait to come back!

Rooftop delicious... a midtown must check it out! Cigars too! Excellent cocktails and fare... cant go wrong here... enjoy the Branzino!!!

I have never paid more for terrible tasting food. Had a $70 small piece of steak that had NO flavor!! I didnt even finish it there was at least $45 of steak left on my plate. My friend had the $80 lamb chops with similar results.

The service here is amazing! Waiters were attentive and funny, telling us stories and jokes. They were able to cater to my dietary needs and requests. The set dinner of $45 for an entree, main and dessert was worth the price. Food is great and at reasonable speed. Overall, one of the best restaurants in New York.

What a great experience! We were invited by a friend but had to choose the venue. We chose Aretskys Patroon because people we know shared their good experiences with us.Service was extremely friendly and professional. The waitress knew every fact about the menu, wine, dishes. She was attentive but did not disturb. Perfect.We had the Friday night jazz pre-fix. Three courses and jazz music. First an amuse bouche, then grilled octopus (the best I -ever- had!), Black Bass with mushroom risotto, then warm cinnamon tart with plums. At the end, with the espresso, a praliné.My wife had the petit filet mignon as main course.One of the best dinners we have had in NYC! Nice atmosphere, music, wine. Will come back soon!

Delicious food and very attentive service. Look forward to returning.

Feels super fancy here, definitely a date or work venue if your intention is to impress. Service was prompt and discrete. My waiter was a dear explaining some of the dishes when Id shown interest.I came for restaurant week and the pre fixe was very filling. They do have a lamb tartare on their regular menu that I cant wait to try out the next time I come.

Aretsky’s Patroon is a hidden gem in midtown east off third avenue. The food is delicious, the wine list is quality and the decor screams expensive.I come here for business lunches and have sat in the private room off the kitchen, main room and the upstairs outdoor lounge which is great for summer time. It always impresses our clients when we come here and is my go-to business lunch location.I have never been here for dinner to stake this with a grain of salt. However based on my experiences I would definitely recommend.

Excellent service with good food and wine.

Really good food!! Loved the whole set-up and prep of the food in front of the guests. Perfect!!!

Decor was amazing, service was second to none, and food was one mind blowing dish after another!

The seafood was delicious! I had oysters and lobster 👌. Great atmosphere we ate inside on the bottom floor very nice quiet intimate setting, then headed upstairs for cocktails. Beautiful balcony with good views and good drinks more energetic setting. So best of both worlds.

Nice atmosphere and people. There are so many tables inside. The reason of four stars is the steak wasnt good as expected.

Nice patio area with decent bites. Dinner is very good but food is Quite pricey.

Classic elegant and good quality food.

Excellent!! Nothing else to say❤️

Great place. Fantastic knowledgeable and friendly staff. The menu is eclectic and delicious. Look forward to going back soon.

Went here for a Company gathering, and we were crowded into a corner section of the bar upstairs. The drinks were good, but I thought the food left a little to be desired. Other people stayed for dinner and I did not participate there. Perhaps another visit will allow me to sample more of their menu, and Ill be able to amend this review.

Fabulous taste

A great place for steak and some wonderful memories!

The elegant dining room is both classy and exciting, while the flamboyant cast of characters on the staff provide impeccable service with a side of panache. The food is beyond delicious and the wine list cant be beat. The bar room on the main level is a quiet haven from the bustle of the dining room, and the rooftop has a much more casual vibe. Its like three restaurants in one. Not to miss.

Both the service and the food were excellent and what you would expect from a high-end restaurant in mid-town. But the real credit goes to the bar and the bar tender. They have a great selection of spirits and a warm, environment to enjoy them in.

Stellar menu, space, and cocktails. Youre paying for a midtown dinner, but its great. The staff is also very accommodating. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff, and good food . The black bass was amazing.

Meeting Mr. Aretsky and lunch with great friends, great food priceless

This is a beautiful restaurant. The service and food were excellent. Not once did me and my wife felt ignored. The restaurant owner personally greeted us at our table along with the chef, Aretsky. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a beautiful place for a date night or any special occasion. The service alone is worth the admission!

This place is fantastic for laid back drinks, upscale bar food and cigars! Megan was our server and was fabulous- absolutely the best service we’ve ever had in NYC! Full of young professionals and a fun vibe!

Great meal with wine origin

This past week we hosted a family graduation celebration for our daughter at Aretsky’s Patroon in the Match Room and we could no be happier with how the event went. The food was beyond amazing! We selected the menu, and all the things we chose were fabulous. The crab cake I had as my starter is something I will be dreaming about, and will be the standard by which I measure all crab cakes from here on out. It was that good. The wine, the room, the desserts, all were just absolutely beautiful. The sommelier and service staff were kind and friendly, right there without hovering, and provided lovely service. The acoustics were excellent and we could hear one another well in the Match Room, an important reason why we had wanted to have a private dining space. Beyond the satisfaction that we could hear one another with ease, I felt the space was truly beautiful and very special feeling.A big part of our satisfaction with the grad lunch was how thoughtful and organized the private dining sales coordinator was in our correspondence. Victoria was super easy to work with, helped us plan for a wonderful and memorable event.If you are looking for a private dining space in Manhattan, I heartily recommend Aretsky’s Patroon, and would choose them again in a heartbeat for a special celebration.

Food was absolutely delicious. service was great. wish I could be there every night. highly recommend it

Classic in both reputation and services. You can dine on the main level or host a private event in one of six private rooms (different sizes available). I was here for a private corporate holiday luncheon and the service was impeccable from the front hostess to the full service meal. Wine selection is impressive and so is the food. I had the split pea soup with bacon, filet mignon and the seasonal dessert of the day, pumpkin mousse. Loved everything!

I have been here 7 times in the last year so I came for dinner number 8 with a very good female friend. We are both professional successful women,but Suzette from the onset was very rude to us and wanted to seat us us in the back toward the kitchen. I couldnt believe how snobby and rude she was to us!! Jim was our waiter and he was very unattentive, disingenuous with a very cavalier attitude. Jim opted to not write down our order and forgot the Caesar salad Jim didnt even apologize rather he disappeared for the rest of our dinner I was mortified! I truly like Stefan and the tall dark haired wine steward and some of the other staff here- but you had an opportunity to make this a great dinner number 8 but the ball was dropped by quite a few people- sorry to say!

Very good service, food was amazing. I highly recommend this place. It is a bit pricey but you get good quality food. The Alaskan cake is highly recommend as dessert, we loved it.

Not only a great hangout, but the staff is also amazing! I dropped an heirloom diamond ring between the tiles on the roof deck and was so impressed when the staff immediately promised to pull up the tiles the next morning to find it for me! I am so grateful for how helpful they were and how quickly they were able to find my ring!

First time here. Had a business dinner in the private wine cellar. Wine, food, service were all wonderful. As you can imagine, the wine cellar is a bit chilly, bring a sweater if youre dining in this room. Had the ahi tuna appetizer, lamb, and cheesecake for dessert.

Good quality on all menu items. Truffle fries are delicious. Service is outstanding. Not many vegetarian options. Ambiance is very refined.

Love this placeFriendly and food is good

Excellent foods and friendly staffs!

Mid week lunch. great service. very very good food. a tad stuffy. would have preferred rooftop but colleagues were worried about bad humidity hair for second half of the day. would go back definitely

This restaurant is incredible. Amazing customer service to start. They had to cancel my reservation once and they comped my next meal without hesitation. This is the only restaurant Ive ever experienced that. The food is incredible from beginning to end as well. Truly an amazing experience there every time. Must visit for the rolls and the Vidalia Onion Rings, they are the highlight for me.

Visited the rooftop bar with my wife. A private party was ending so it was a little awkward and loud. The servers were very accommodating. We sat in a tiny booth in the near corner. The prices were a little on the high side for the apps but certainly for drinks.Regarding the restaurant, we had a rez but upon seeing the dining room it was too claustrophobic for us. Seats on top of seats.

Unfortunately not open on weekends.Suits and finance bros load up the rooftop all afternoon into the evening. Dining room is more intimate than Id like, but food and service are respectable.

Hip space on the upper level of a townhouse in Midtown East. Fun layout with a large bar serving beer, wine and crafty cocktails with access to a small open air sitting area on the roof. No real views from the terrace though. Bummer!

Excellent food, service and ambience. Good for a business lunch, social or a date. They always make you feel welcome and if sometimes Ken Aretsky will come and spend a few minutes at your table.

Very busy lunch spot .... more quiet in the evening. Excellent food! Excellent service! Maitre d carefully oversees everything very professionally! With such good food and good service, you cant go wrong dining here!!!

Easily the best restaurant in town. The service, the food, everything is five stars.

One of my favorite American restaurants that seriously has something for everyone! And top quality ingredients. Plus they have an amazing roof top. Perfect if your in the midtown east area and just want to sit, have a drink with someone, and chat! But definitely come on the earlier side (5) if you can because Tuesday- thursday happy hours can be packed. Note they are Closed on the weekends.

This is perhaps one of the great restaurants in New York. Wonderful, traditional dishes expertly served in a club-like environment. Real bang for the buck if you want to impress.

Fabulous atmospheric restaurant and bar. Classic New York style. Clubby bar area. Great martinis. Very friendly capable staff.

How is everything always perfect here??? Thanks team Patroon.

Very cool spot. Modern updates with a lot of history. Authentic bar tucked in back is a great wind-down spot with a few TVs too watch game. Meticulous service without pretentious vibe.

We thoroughly enjoyed Aretskys Patroon for a small business dinner on a Friday night, complete with their Friday night jazz combo and special $42 prix fixe menu which is a real bargain. Excellent onion soup; oxtail dumpling consommé, and a terrific suckling pig confit, pieced together in a nice presentation. Nice bar; clubby atmosphere. Nice banquettes. Like a snazzy local NY kind of place. Excellent service.

Expensive, busy but good food. Been once and while it was good it has not drawn me back.Do what you will with this information.

Seared tuna salad was excellent.Great service. Super-friendly staff. Great place for a business lunch.

Great drinks but Midtown prices - $20 per cocktail. Outdoor space is nice but the view is of gray buildings.

Had the vegetarian burger. It was pretty good. There was a soft shelled crab sandwich in the lunch special that looked really good. I can’t wait to order next time!

Interesting restaurant, quality food and very good venue for business dinners

Good place to meet business clients for lunch. Food is good, but not great. You can see a lot of famous athletes there on many days. The owner is gracious and warm.

Amazing place to treat yourself on a warm evening. Everything was perfect.

Loved the ambiance of the restaurant - the live music was a nice touch too. The food was delicious! Visited for restaurant week (but they offer a similar menu on Friday evenings as well), and it was a fantastic experience. The bacon wrapped filet was mouth-watering; especially with the added blue cheese on top!! The highlight of the meal (because I love sweets) was the espresso mousse cake...OMG! I don’t like coffee flavored anything, but this was a slice of heaven!! The best part was the dollop of cocoa ice cream on top - what amazing flavor it had! Every bite was a new flavor party in my mouth...don’t take my word for it - the entire table agreed!! I only wish I would’ve had my phone to take photos...ugh :-/

Great place for a conversational lunch, with excellent service and delicious food.

Nice rooftop space & good service! Drinks selection wasnt to my liking. Ordered a Rose wine - was too dry for my taste.

I enjoyed lunch, service and our private room.

Best place for a drink and chat with friends, nice rooftop terace.Not cheap.

Stefan and his colleagues were excellent! Also the food and the ambiance. Love this place!!

Food wasnt good at all. Lamb chops that i ordered wasnt fresh, no taste nothing. Onion soup taste like a water with boiled onions in it. But interior was good, even we have been waiting for food more than 45 min.

Intimate for a couple, ca. 1980s, lots of business men trying to impress foreigners. The service is excellent, the menu is good, though not exceptionally innovative. Expensive, but worth it.

Delicious, classy, romantic, fun. A great place to be pampered and enjoy yourself. Great for conversation.

Excellent food and service! Pricey but worth it.

Patroons prices are definitely geared towards expense accounts, but the food and cocktails are excellent. Great rooftop lounge and I highly recommend the pork and the crab sliders.

Great low key after work semi open rooftop bar. Waitresses are busy and all business. Can get crowded in primetime

Great food, service, drinks and atmosphere inside and out (restaurant AND rooftop bar)! Great bartender (Mike) on the first floor.

Really good food. Friendly if mildly pretentious staff. Eye watering prices. Really enjoyed it, but definitely go in expecting a fine dining experience.

Amazing food. Top notch filet mignon and octopus. Good wine selection.

We had our wedding reception here and it was the best reception ever! So Aretskys is an events venue on the weekends and a truly excellent restaurant on weekdays, so to start with the food at the reception was fantastic (including a great wedding cake they made in-house!).We had a sit down dinner on their second floor and a cocktail hour and post-dinner dancing at their great rooftop bar. Their entire staff was an absolute pleasure at every turn and the entire venue just has this classy feel to it that makes it feel like youre in a special place. The whole event received universal acclaim from all our guests to the extent that talking about how great the venue was become a frequent topic of conversation afterwards.When planning the event, we had a single point of contact with them (Elena) from start to finish who helped us every step of the way. Her assistance was invaluable to us and the whole thing went off without a hitch.

Cobb salad great Burrata special amazing great service

Great rooftop dining. Food and price our fair for NYC.

Good drinks excellent food. Upscale dining but theres also a casual rooftop bar and tables.

Great staff and service. Inventive food.

Food is excellent and Service is exemplaary! Cannot wait to try another dish from their wonderful menu.

Great place for a business meeting and fantastic dinner menu.

Brilliant. Outstanding service menu and wine list. We wanted communal dining and the kitchen delivered

Great food and customer service

Nice rooftop place to hangout. Servers are very friendly and attentive.

The desserts were delish!

Delicious food outstanding service and a quite Lively Rooftop Bar especially on Fridays.Started with the grilled ocotpus, then the porkchop (outstanding), with sides of roasted brussel sprouts, fingerling potatoes and mushroom grits.... ended the evening with the baked Alaska desert !

Unbelievably slow. Empty suits walking around managing, doing nothing. Food served cold. 1.5 hours for lunch.

Very formal-- seems like a lot of business meetings happen here, nice rooftop !

The food, the service, the atmosphere —make this our favorite restaurant in NYC.

Great steak house. Better hangout rooftop bar

Great spot for rooftop drinks. Need to get there early to get a spot.

Food was good but given the prices, it better be. I had the soft shell crab entree which was good and my colleague had the lobster roll which was good but small in portion size.

Loved it. Had drinks and talked to Luke the bartender

Great staff, good food. Great location for large groups.

The food was delicious. My steak looked like a painting. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Not much of a view for a rooftop, but a decent amount of space for a quick after work drink.

Excellent, Very Good Food and Service

Good food. Classic atmosphere.

Wonderful service and tartar to die for. A good choice for a large party like a wedding reception