The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Times Square-area choice when outdoor space and easy access matter more than a sharply defined cuisine or chef-driven format. Lunch is the stronger bet because the garden setting carries more value in daylight; dinner works better as a convenience play than a destination meal.
About The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
For someone considering The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens in New York City, the most reliable planning details are direct: it is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM, the dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, the verified public details are limited, so it is better to treat this page as a practical planning note rather than a claim about cuisine, chef, price, or menu format.
Use it when the venue name and New York City location fit the plan, but avoid assuming a specific dining identity without checking directly. If the priority is a named cuisine, a known dish, or a more clearly defined restaurant brief, compare it with other New York City dining options. For example, Juniors Restaurant and Bakery may be useful to compare if you want a clearer restaurant identity, while Sessions Restaurant & Bar is another option to consider.
Plan around the confirmed daily hours
The verified schedule runs from 7 AM to 10 PM every day, which gives more flexibility than venues with narrower hours. However, there is no verified lunch offering, dinner format, price range, cuisine focus, or menu structure here. Plan around the confirmed hours, then check directly with the venue if a specific meal period, dish, or service style matters.
For a first visit, keep the decision simple: confirm the current details before you go, dress smart casual, do not build the plan around unverified assumptions. Readers comparing broader options can scan Our full New York City restaurants guide, or cross-check hotel context through Our full New York City hotels guide if the meal is tied to a stay.
Use it for convenience, not culinary certainty
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is easiest to evaluate on the details that are actually confirmed: New York City location, daily 7 AM–10 PM hours, smart-casual dress. There is no verified chef, cuisine, tasting-menu format, beverage program, seat count, price range, award, or rating in the available data, so it should not be presented as a heavily credentialed or tightly defined dining destination.
If the plan includes other stops before or after, Our full New York City bars guide may help with the wider itinerary. For dining comparisons, keep the focus on confirmed facts and check directly with The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens for current menu, reservation, accessibility, dietary, or group details.
Located inside
HotelThe Times Square EDITIONFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 701 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- terraceatedition.com
- Phone
- +12122615400
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens reads like a midtown perch: a ninth-floor outdoor terrace that deliberately reframes Times Square rather than hiding from it. From a seated position the surrounding towers and the quality of light become part of the experience, and the space rewards lingering with a drink. Regulars return for that elevated perspective and for the seasonally governed rhythm of terrace life in the city. The copy positions the venue as one that survives Manhattan’s spatial and acoustic challenges by offering an unhurried, relaxed outdoor setting where the urban spectacle is reframed rather than escaped.
Best For
This terrace is best for daytime-to-evening visits in the core outdoor season—late spring through early fall—when temperatures and light make unhurried dining practical. It suits weekend brunches and evening meals alike, and the elevated position also makes it a viable choice for date nights or business dinners that want a cityscape backdrop without retreating below street level. Regulars time their visits for the shoulder weeks and the optimal evening light; planning around that seasonal window yields the most consistent experience.
Ordering Tips
Because the venue is a seasonal outdoor terrace in a busy Midtown location, plan ahead: aim for the late-spring-to-early-fall window and book during the core operating weeks when outdoor programming is reliable. Arrive toward early evening to catch the interesting light off the surrounding towers and settle in for an unhurried visit. On the menu, the signature items called out—Burrata, Seared Maine Scallops, Steak Frites and Focaccia—are safe bets to sample the kitchen’s strengths while you enjoy the elevated city views.
Planning details
Location
701 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10036 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a clearer food brief, pick Juniors Restaurant and Bakery for American deli comfort food. If the plan is more drinks-and-dinner than outdoor lunch, Sessions Restaurant & Bar is the cleaner swap.
Restaurant context
How it compares nearby
Choose The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens for the easiest, lowest-commitment Midtown plan, especially when outdoor space is part of the brief. Juniors Restaurant and Bakery is clearer for American deli comfort food and predictable group energy, while The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is better when the setting matters more than a named cuisine.
Sessions Restaurant & Bar is the more natural pick for a standard restaurant-and-bar evening. Blue Fin and Lagos TSQ make more sense when the group wants a more specific dining identity. The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is the safer daytime choice, not the stronger culinary statement.
701West is the comparison for readers weighing a more polished hotel-adjacent meal against a simpler outdoor-leaning plan. If booking ease and location are the priorities, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens wins on convenience. If the meal itself needs to anchor the night, start with 701West, Blue Fin, or Lagos TSQ instead.
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Compare The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| 701West | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Juniors Restaurant and Bakery | New York City | American Deli | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3902023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Sessions Restaurant & Bar | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Blue Fin | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Lagos TSQ | New York City | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens?
The verified basics are that The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is in New York City, is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM, has a smart-casual dress code. Specific cuisine, price, menu format, chef details are not verified here.
Does The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens?
The verified hours are 7 AM to 10 PM every day, but no specific lunch or dinner offering is verified here. Choose a time that fits your plans and confirm current service details directly if a particular meal period matters.
