R&R: Rooftops & Restaurants
/What is your Summer dining out love language? Dining outside on the patio? Drinking and catching views on a roof top? Or Picnicing in the Park? Rooftops, Patios then picnics; All in that order for me. Even in a pandemic, there are still ways to enjoy the summer. Most of my favorite parts about the summer are the rooftops. Rooftops & Relaxation—- I call it R&R. So, I’m sure you’re wondering what are the current open rooftops? What are some of the best ones? Here’s some of my suggestions. I’ll throw in a patio or two. Get ready to make reservations!
R&R: Rooftop bars & Restaurants
Some of my favorite Rooftop Spots
NY & NJ ROOFTOPS.
Of course being the Empire State, NYC is rooftop heaven :) A city of skyscrapers and tall buildings, there are way too many rooftops to list, but here are some of my favorites.
Mr. purple
Rooftop bar and pool 15 stories above the LES
WESTLIGHT
A 22nd-floor rooftop bar in Brooklyn.
the elsie Rooftop
Upscale Rooftop lounge and terrace high above in Mid-town. Slight bites & craft cocktails in an indoor/outdoor space.
RH Rooftop restaurant
Glamorous rooftop restaurant offering American fare amid chandeliers, greenery & skyline views.
ROOFTOP AT EXCHANGE PLACE
Multi-level Rooftop Bar & Terrace with views of Manhattan and the Hudson
pORTA
Spare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
DC ROOFTOPS
Since I live in DC, I’ve probably hit most of the rooftops in downtown. Awesome views of the Capitol and monuments. Most of the rooftops lie on The Wharf — My neighborhood. However, there are some cute rooftops in downtown & Georgetown.
12 STORIES
Light-filled tavern with floor-to-ceiling windows, cocktails & a terrace with river & city vistas.
whisky charlie
Rooftop bar & outdoor deck with waterfront & city vistas for cocktails, wine, beer & comfort fare.
Canopy RESTAURANT pati
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From business brunches to pre-dinner drinks and everything in between, the options at Canopy are always refreshingly satisfying.
LA VIE
Swanky restaurant overlooking The Wharf offering creative American & Mediterranean fare & cocktails.
OFFICINA
Combining contemporary Italian fare with touches of traditional.
eaton dc
Features four on-site restaurants, ranging from a locally-sourced, all- day restaurant to a rooftop bar in Washington, DC.
pov at the w hotel
W Hotel's rooftop lounge drawing a hip crowd with stylish decor, seasonal cocktails & city views.
crimson dc
Cosmopolitan indoor/outdoor rooftop terrace & watering hole in the Pod DC hotel.
The graham georgetown
Lounge on the overstuffed sofas, listen to the cool lounge beats, and take in the sweeping views of historic Georgetown and Washington D.C.
TOP OF THE YARDS
Top of the Yard is the only rooftop bar in the Capital Riverfront District, features ball park exclusive views directly into Nationals Park.
TOP OF THE GATE AT WATERGATE
Potomac riverside lounge atop Watergate Hotel with breathtaking view, cocktails & Italian bites.
THE DELEGATE RESTAURANT ROOFTOP
Contemporary, brick-clad hotel eatery dishing out hearty American seafood & meat classics.
EL TECHO DC
Hip rooftop restaurant & bar serving Latin tapas & craft cocktails above Rito Loco.
MIAMI.
Views from Wynwood Arts District & South beach.
astra miami
Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant located in Wynwood
la rooftops.
When you’re in LA LA land, take in the views of Hollywood and downtown
ROOFTOP AT NOMAD HOTEL
Wrong. The newly opened rooftop bar is wonderful, featuring a menu full of Nomad-quality stuff; all the cocktails, beers, wines, and frozen drinks you could ask for are available.
spire 73
An open-air bar on the 73rd story of the InterContinental hotel, with craft cocktails.
perch la
Glamorous rooftop setting with French small plates, handcrafted cocktails & grand views of the city.
skybar la
Glamorous open-air bar offering poolside cocktails on the rooftop of the Mondrian Hotel.
toronto.
Towering in TO town you’ll see views from the 6. City views of the Toronto Skyline consisting of the CN Tower, Simpson Tower and The One.
lavelle Toronto
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars & a massive outdoor pool.