The Palm Court
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Palm Court for afternoon tea, a family celebration, or a polished Plaza drink, not for value. The room and ritual are the draw, with the bar giving it a useful evening role; choose The Plaza Food Hall, Cafe Ginori, or BG if the plan needs to be lighter, quicker, or less ceremonial.
About The Palm Court
The confirmed information here is its name, city, and listed operating windows: Monday through Friday from 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, and 5 PM–12 AM, with a Saturday 8:30–10:30 AM window also verified.
The practical verdict is to treat The Palm Court as a venue to research directly before booking, especially if your plans depend on a particular meal period, menu, or occasion format. If you want another New York City option to compare while planning, The Plaza Food Hall is one comparison in the guide.
Use the hours as the planning anchor
The clearest detail is the schedule. Monday through Friday, The Palm Court has three service windows: 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, and 5 PM–12 AM. Saturday has an 8:30–10:30 AM window. Because the underlying guide data does not verify specific menus or formats for those windows, do not assume a particular offering without confirming with the venue.
If your main goal is a broader bar plan in the city, use the New York City bars guide.
How to compare it with other options
When comparing The Palm Court with Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman, BG, Beautique, or Pomona, focus on the practical details you can verify for your date: hours, availability, location in New York City, and the kind of outing you want.
For broader planning around the city, use the full New York City restaurants guide and the full New York City hotels guide.
Quick reference: The Palm Court is a New York City venue with weekday windows of 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, and 5 PM–12 AM; other planning details should be confirmed directly.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Location
- 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theplazany.com/dining/the-palm-court
- Phone
- (212) 546-5300
Venue details
Ambiance
Timeless and distinctly New York, with a fancy, charming hotel-lobby grandeur suited to afternoon tea, refined cocktails, and special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Menu Format
- Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Afternoon tea, Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Central Park Tea
- Eloise Tea
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 8:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–4 PM, 5 PM–12 AM
Location
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Plaza Food Hall, Notable alternative
- Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman, Notable alternative
- BG, Notable alternative
- Beautique, Notable alternative
- Pomona, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares on Fifth Avenue and near Central Park South
The Palm Court is the splurge option among these peers because the appeal is the Plaza setting, afternoon tea ritual, and hotel bar polish. The Plaza Food Hall is better for casual value and lower commitment inside the same broader Plaza orbit, especially if the group wants flexibility rather than a set-piece reservation.
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman and BG make more sense for a Fifth Avenue shopping day where lunch is the anchor and the mood is polished but less ceremonial. The Palm Court is stronger for visitors, birthdays, tea with children, and anyone who wants the room to carry the occasion.
Beautique is the better cross-shop for a date-night or nightlife-adjacent plan, while Pomona fits a more relaxed meal near the park. If booking here is not available at the desired time, start with The Plaza Food Hall for convenience or BG for a sit-down meal with a similar uptown shopping rhythm.
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Compare The Palm Court
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| The Palm Court | No published awards |
| The Plaza Food Hall | No published awards |
| Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman | No published awards |
| BG | No published awards |
| Beautique | No published awards |
| Pomona | No published awards |
A quick look at how The Palm Court compares on price and recognition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to The Palm Court in New York City?
Other New York City options in the guide include The Plaza Food Hall, Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman, BG, Beautique, and Pomona. Compare them based on current hours, availability, and the kind of outing you want.
What should I order at The Palm Court?
Review the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
