Clement
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
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Midtown Composed Dining
Why go
Clement sits on the second floor of 700 Fifth Avenue, offering a polished mid-Manhattan setting that works for dinner or a composed late-evening drink. Booking is easy relative to its address, the room feels more considered than the tourist-facing options nearby. Verify menu specifics directly before committing if cuisine type is your deciding factor.
About Clement
Who Should Book Clement
If you're looking for a dinner or late-evening drink spot that doubles as a design statement on Midtown's most recognisable stretch of real estate, Clement is worth your attention. It sits on the second floor of 700 Fifth Avenue, which puts you above the street-level noise while keeping you squarely in the centre of Manhattan. First-timers to the area who want somewhere that feels considered rather than tourist-facing will find this a reliable choice.
The Room and the Experience
The visual pitch is the first thing you register: a dining room positioned to make the most of its Fifth Avenue address, with an interior that reads more polished New York hotel restaurant than midtown chain. The setting does real work here. As the evening deepens, the room shifts from dinner service into something closer to a refined late-night option, quieter than the bars a few blocks south toward Bryant Park, more composed than the hotel bars that crowd this corridor. For a first visit, the entry point is lower-friction than you might expect for a venue at this address; you do not need to fight for a reservation weeks in advance.
Because verified menu and pricing data is limited, specific dish recommendations are not something we can give you with confidence. What the address and positioning suggest is a kitchen calibrated for hotel-dining expectations: broadly appealing, competent, priced at a premium consistent with the Fifth Avenue location. If you are coming for the food alone and need a specific cuisine type confirmed before booking, check the venue directly. If the combination of location, visual setting, a lower-stress late-evening option is what you need, Clement fits that brief.
For comparison, late-night cocktail options with more personality and verified track records include Amor y Amargo, Attaboy NYC, and Angel's Share. If you want a full New York bar picture, our full New York City bars guide covers the breadth of the city's options.
Practical Details
Reservations: Easy to book; no multi-week lead time required. Dress: Smart casual is the safe call for a Fifth Avenue hotel setting. Budget: Expect midtown hotel pricing; plan for a premium over comparable neighbourhood spots. Location: 700 Fifth Ave, 2nd Floor, walkable from Rockefeller Center and close to the Midtown hotel corridor.
For broader New York planning, see our full New York City restaurants guide, hotels guide, and experiences guide. If you're travelling further afield, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston are worth adding to your list.
Located inside
HotelThe Peninsula New YorkFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 700 5th Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- peninsula.com/en/new-york/hotel-fine-dining/clement-restaurant-midtown-manhattan
- Phone
- +1 212 903 3918
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clement sits on the second floor of 700 Fifth Avenue and cultivates a deliberately measured atmosphere. The room trades the street’s sensory overload for a 'calibrated quiet,' operating at a slower frequency than the avenue below. It reads as a considered, upmarket space that values restraint and composure: removed enough to feel private, close enough to Midtown’s commercial energy to feel purposeful. Rather than seeking to be a downtown destination, Clement positions itself as a reliable, refined room in a busy corridor, where the mood is quietly confident and attentively curated rather than flashy or theatrical.
Best For
Clement suits diners who are already in the Plaza district and want a polished, dependable place to eat and meet. Its tone and location make it especially appropriate for business dinners and work-adjacent meals for time-pressed, purposeful guests; it also aligns with quiet, upmarket lunches or evenings when discretion and a calm atmosphere matter. The room is geared toward those seeking an elevated, reliable dining experience in Midtown rather than a culinary pilgrimage: convenient, composed, and quietly sophisticated for diners on a schedule.
Planning details
Location
700 5th Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019 · Directions
peninsula.com/en/new-york/hotel-fine-dining/clement-restaurant-midtown-manhattan
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Long Island Bar; Notable alternative
- Dirty French; Notable alternative
- Superbueno; Notable alternative
- Amor y Amargo; Notable alternative
- Angel's Share; Notable alternative
Bar context
How Clement Compares
Against the more character-driven cocktail bars in the city, Clement occupies a different lane. Amor y Amargo is the better call if bitters-focused cocktails and a genuinely opinionated drinks program matter to you; it has a defined identity that Clement, as a hotel-adjacent venue, does not try to match. Angel's Share remains one of the city's quieter, more refined late-night rooms and is the stronger pick for serious cocktail conversation without the midtown premium.
Superbueno and Amor y Amargo both offer more value per dollar for drinks-only visits. If you are making a night of it and want the cocktail program to carry the experience, either of those will outperform a hotel bar at this price tier. Dirty French, by contrast, is a closer stylistic peer; a destination with strong visual presence in a premium Manhattan setting; though it skews more dinner-forward with a defined French-bistro identity.
Where Clement has a practical edge is convenience and booking ease. If your group is already in the Midtown corridor and wants a late-evening option that does not require advance planning or a downtown trip, it is the path of least resistance. For cocktail depth or value, look east or downtown. For a low-friction, location-smart option after a Fifth Avenue evening, Clement is a reasonable choice. Our New York City wineries guide is worth a look if wine is a priority for your evening.
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| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Clement | No published awards | Easy |
| The Long Island Bar | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #3672025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #64 | Unknown |
| Dirty French | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #322025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6192025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4302023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1932023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended | Unknown |
| Superbueno | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #9Top 500 Bars 2026 · #35Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar by Gruppo Montenegro - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar by Gruppo Montenegro (Top Four Finalist)2026 OAD Casual in North America RecommendedTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top 10 Nominee)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar - Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee)2025 James Beard Awards · #12025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #2 | Unknown |
| Amor y Amargo | 2024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #232022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #23Pearl Recommended Bars | Unknown |
| Angel's Share | No published awards | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Clement?
Clement holds its own as a hotel dining room on Fifth Avenue, where the setting does a lot of the heavy lifting. The menu is designed to satisfy a broad Midtown crowd rather than push any culinary boundary. If you want serious cooking, places like Dirty French or Superbueno will outperform it. Clement is the call when the room and the address are part of what you're paying for.
What's the crowd like at Clement?
Expect a mix of hotel guests, Midtown office crowd winding down, visitors who want a polished but approachable room without a dress code battle. It's not a scene-heavy spot; the vibe at 700 Fifth Ave skews toward composed rather than lively. If you want energy and a local bar crowd, Amor y Amargo or The Long Island Bar will feel more alive.
Does Clement have happy hour deals?
No happy hour details are confirmed for Clement. Hotel restaurant bars on Fifth Avenue rarely run aggressive discount programming, so don't plan a visit around deal-hunting here. For genuine value drinking in the city, Amor y Amargo or Angel's Share are better options with more intentional drink programs.
Does Clement have outdoor seating?
No outdoor seating is confirmed for Clement at 700 Fifth Ave. The venue is positioned on the second floor of a Midtown building, which makes a traditional terrace unlikely. If outdoor dining is a priority, you'll need to look elsewhere for your booking.
Is Clement good for a date?
Yes, Clement works well for a date; the Fifth Avenue address reads well, the room is composed without being stiff, reservations are easy to secure without the pressure of a multi-week lead time. It's a lower-stakes version of a special-occasion dinner. If you want more atmosphere and memorability, Dirty French or Angel's Share raise the ceiling on the experience.
