Altair

4.7

245 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

Offering Modern-American fare inspired by celestial wonder, Altair offers exceptional & elevated cuisine. A showcase of thoughtful ingredients that inspire the palate and spirit alike. Peak produce & carefully selected protein sources. Vegan & vegetarian-friendly dining within sleek and stunning architecture & design.

Our dining room includes our enclosed greenhouse and dining room.

Our bar room offers lounge seating typical of cocktail bars & lounges. Traditional dining tables are NOT available in the bar room.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
Phone number
(929) 561-6131
Website
http://www.altairnyc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
David Taylor
Catering
Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.

Location
351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Neighborhood
Garment District
Cross street
We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Altair Private Dining Experience
$75.00 - $95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us at Altair for an unforgettable dining journey inspired by the elements. Choose between our Elemental or Celestial Dinner Experiences, each offering a four-course meal featuring our seasonal dishes, including house-made dinner rolls and seasonal butter. Start with shared dishes like apple & endive salad, hamachi, and artichoke tempura. Next, select your entrée from options such as Long Island duck, sea bass, and bucatini. Conclude your evening with a chef's selection of desserts. The Elemental Experience includes dinner rolls, three shared appetizers, four entrée choices, and dessert. The Celestial Experience includes dinner rolls, an amuse-bouche, four shared appetizers, five entrée choices, and dessert.
Altair Holiday Elemental Dinner | 2024
$95.00 per person
Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season at Altair with our Elemental Dinner. Indulge in a four-course prix-fixe menu featuring curated seasonal specialties. Start with appetizers like honey squash with tomato chutney and house-made ricotta gnocchi. For the main course, choose from entrees like hanger steak with pistachio romesco or wild mushroom ravioli, among other delightful options. Embark on a culinary journey where taste, sight, and sound align. Embrace the celestial wonder and celebrate the most joyous time of the year with us! 🎄✨
Altair Pre-Theatre Experience
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in an extraordinary culinary journey inspired by the elements at Altair. Before catching Broadway’s top performances, begin with our freshly baked housemade bread. Then, choose a first course and a second course to savor alongside our renowned cocktails and fine wine selection. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth, all while ensuring you’re comfortably seated for the theatre. Reserve your table now!

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Discover Altair, a gem nestled in the Arlington Hotel with "absolutely amazing" food and a "gorgeous" ambiance. Known for its attentive service, gluten-free options, and inventive cocktails, this restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy diverse dishes, from duck to scallops, in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

245 Reviews

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Jake
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
went for a birthday the table was a bit tight but everything else was fantastic. The food, the people, the environment. I highly recommend you check this place out!
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Suchi
New York City
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stayed at Arlos Midtown so very convenient to have breakfast at Altair. Outstanding place…great all around. Would come back even if I am not staying at the hotel.
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Mike
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!! We really enjoyed the food from start to finish!
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Heather
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Group of 8 sat in the bar area. Happy Hour pricing until 7pm was great! Perfect spot for a larger group to catch up and unwind. Pretty Christmas decor and our server was great!
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Justine
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and the staff were friendly and attentive! 10/10 :)
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Michele
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a little tricky to find the actual restaurant because it was inside of a hotel. Otherwise it was absolutely lovely. I had a party of 7. 3 of my guests arrived early, and were seated at my reserved table immediately. Junior was our server and took wonderful care of us. We ended up staying for a few hours because it was a reunion of friends and no one rushed us out. The Host actually said he loved our groups energy and welcomed us back. We had a great time. I highly recommend!
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Emily
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience at Altair! The food was excellent and the atmosphere lovely. There was live jazz at the bar of the hotel as well. I did note that it was my birthday on the reservation and that was not acknowledged except by the host (who merely mentioned, “you’re celebrating a birthday?”) lol but otherwise it was a nice night :)
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Susan
New York City
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food delicious and service good. Careful on what you order though—serious shrinkflation on the duck—2 pieces of breast (not even full breast) for $36. More of an appetizer portion really. Luckily endive salad nice size.
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Maya
London
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We managed to get a last minute booking on a Tuesday evening and were welcomed warmly. Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating. The cocktails were great, and lots to choose from, catering for all tastes. Being vegetarian I was particularly excited about the range of dishes available to me. The dish I had, however, was quite bland and required salt (gnocchi). It also had a medium spice level which I wasn’t expecting as this wasn’t indicated on the menu. It would be good if vegetarian/plant based dishes were not made spicy just to give some sort of flavour as this only added heat but no flavour. We had the salad too which also was too spicy for me and again no indication on the menu! My fiancé had the duck which he said was excellent. Would come back again, however I would ask about the spice level of dishes before ordering.
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Jacqueline
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a WONDERFUL TIME …. Delicious Food and great service. We plan to return very soon for our Annual NYC Hangouts.
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Altair is rated 4.7 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

351 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located inside Arlo Midtown on 38th street between 8th & 9th ave
Neighborhood
Garment District
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Port Authority, Times Square all close by!
Executive chef
David Taylor
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.altairnyc.com/
Phone number
(929) 561-6131
Catering
Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Altair offers several spaces including an enclosed glass green room, dining room, bar room & atrium, & more. Email events@renwicknyc.com for more information.

Altair

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Altair Private Dining Experience

Altair Holiday Elemental Dinner | 2024

Altair Pre-Theatre Experience

Menu

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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