The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Terrace is worth considering when Midtown convenience matters more than a destination dining brief. Its strongest case is the Times Square address and daily morning-to-evening hours; diners seeking a named cuisine, public awards signal, or confirmed counter format should compare Sushi Lab, Havana Central, or Le Marais first.
About The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
For The Terrace in New York City, the most useful planning details are direct: it is open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM and lists a smart casual dress code. Plan around those basics rather than assuming a destination dining format.
The Terrace is best treated as a practical New York City option when timing and simplicity matter. It should not be framed as a chef-led destination meal or a tasting-menu venue. The dependable planning points are its daily hours and smart casual dress code.
Choose it for practicality, not a counter-driven meal
The counter-experience lens does not fit here: do not expect a chef's counter, bar-seat program, omakase format, or tasting-counter setup. If that format is the reason for booking, compare The Terrace with another named option such as Sushi Lab before deciding. If the priority is simply finding a New York City venue with broad daily hours, The Terrace is easier to evaluate on that basis.
For a first visit, set expectations around the basics. The Terrace is open every day from 7 AM to 10 PM, which gives it a broad planning window. The listed dress code is smart casual.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book if the group needs a New York City option with daily 7 AM to 10 PM hours and a smart casual dress code. Skip if the decision depends on known cuisine, named dishes, a public awards record, or a destination-level counter format.
For a more defined choice, compare it with Havana Central, Le Marais, Prime Catch, Sessions Restaurant & Bar, or Sushi Lab depending on the kind of outing you are planning. For wider planning, use New York City restaurants guide, plus the New York City hotels guide if the meal is tied to a stay.
Planning details
- Location
- 701 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- terraceatedition.com
- Phone
- (212) 261-5400
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and lush indoor garden atmosphere with plants and ivy, cozy terrace weather permitting, offering stunning views of iconic landmarks.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Whole Roasted Hen of the Woods
- Steak Frites
- Chocolate Soufflé
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 701 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Location
701 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10036 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
Try Sushi Lab if the missing counter-format detail is a dealbreaker. Choose Havana Central if the group wants a clearer cuisine decision in New York City.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
The Terrace is the convenience play: central Times Square location, easy booking profile, and daily hours that cover several meal windows. That makes it more useful for a group built around theater timing or hotel logistics than for diners choosing by cuisine. Havana Central is the clearer pick when Cuban food is the point, because the cuisine brief is defined before anyone sits down.
Sushi Lab is the better cross-shop for anyone who wants a counter-style or sushi-led decision, while The Terrace makes more sense when format is secondary to location. Le Marais and Prime Catch are stronger candidates when the group wants a more specific restaurant identity rather than a flexible Midtown stop.
Sessions Restaurant & Bar sits closest as a practical alternative for readers who want another broad-use New York City option. Choose The Terrace for lowest-friction Times Square planning; choose one of the peers when cuisine, atmosphere, or a more defined meal matters more than address.
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Compare The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Le Marais | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Prime Catch | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Havana Central | New York City | Cuban | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #4942024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5012023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Sessions Restaurant & Bar | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Lab | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Terrace?
Use it when you want a New York City venue with daily hours from 7 AM to 10 PM and a smart casual dress code. The pitch is practicality, not a format-driven destination meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Terrace?
The hours are 7 AM to 10 PM every day. Choose a time based on your schedule, and check the venue's current information before making firm plans.
Is The Terrace good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who want a practical New York City stop with broad daily hours. Do not book it assuming a counter experience or chef-led format.
Does The Terrace handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly before visiting if you have specific dietary or allergy requirements.
Is The Terrace good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion depends mainly on a New York City venue, daily 7 AM to 10 PM hours, and a smart casual dress code. If you want a more clearly defined dining format, compare it with Sushi Lab or Sessions Restaurant & Bar first.
What are alternatives to The Terrace in New York City?
Use Le Marais, Prime Catch, Havana Central, Sessions Restaurant & Bar, or Sushi Lab if you want to compare The Terrace with other named options. The best choice depends on the kind of meal and setting you want.
