Lokal Eatery & Bar

Went for Valentine's Day with my boyfriend this past Saturday and everything was astounding. The first thing is the view!!! The view of the city is gorgeous, so surreal. The vibe inside of the dining room was relaxing; although there were so many other people having dinner, it wasn't loud at all and the live music for part of the night was very nice. Service was absolutely excellent and the food + drinks were incredible. We loved everything on the preset menu. The staff that night did a wonderful job of making sure the night ran smoothly.

I think the views here are incredible and the staff is very friendly. The food is very good, each dish is great. I think the drinks are nice too! I especially liked the chickpea bites. I took off a star because I came for my birthday, but they didn’t do anything for it, which most restaurants do, so I think they could improve on that. I don’t know why they ask if you’re celebrating something special if they aren’t going to wish you.

8/29 The views of New York City are undeniably stunning, but the service left much to be desired. Our server was inattentive—I waited over 30 minutes for a cocktail, didn’t receive silverware until after the food had gone cold, and had to repeatedly flag someone down despite the restaurant not being busy. On the bright side, the oysters were very fresh, and while some appetizers felt a bit mismatched, they were decent. The lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes were absolutely outstanding. Unfortunately, the short rib polenta was a major letdown—completely lacking in seasoning and flavor. In the end, it feels clear that what you’re really paying for here is the incredible view, rather than the overall dining experience. Update: 9/20 I came back for brunch with my son, and he declared it t

Had the valentines day prefix. High highs but low lows. To drink, we had two of the mocktails which were delicious. Loved them. Wanted to mix them into one super drink but never did. The first course was meant to be shared but only had three pieces?? Do they know 3 is not divisible by 2? The ravioli was good but cold. Scallops were the highlight (my only picture), but were unfortunately also cold. My short rib was also cold. It came with a puree which I am not sure if it was some kind of squash or pumpkin, but it was phenomenal. Somehow the best part of the dish. The dessert was a very nice chocolate mouse. Love it, left no crumbs. Unfortunately, I am writing this review several weeks after my dinner so I do not remember every course.

Great food and magnificent views of the city. The restaurant has the perfect ambience to make you feel like you've stepped out of the day-to-day bustle. Only feedback is our server wasn't very attentive so we had to keep calling him over, but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't a big deal.