Twin Tails
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Twin Tails is a practical Columbus Circle choice for dates, client meals, and celebrations where setting and ease matter more than trophy-dining credentials. Cross-shop Bad Roman for a livelier Italian night, Bar Masa or Sushi Damo for sushi, and Per Se or Masa when the meal needs to be a major splurge.
About Twin Tails
For a return visit in New York City, the decision is less about chasing details and more about planning around the facts that are available. Twin Tails lists daily daytime and evening hours, with a smart casual dress code, so it can work when those time windows fit your plans.
The practical case is clearest when you want a New York City venue with both daytime and evening windows. It is best framed simply: choose it when the hours and dress code fit the occasion.
Choose it for a planned meal, not a trophy claim
Twin Tails sits in a New York City dining landscape where the decision can be shaped by how much structure you want in the outing. Per Se, Masa, Bar Masa, Sushi Damo, and Bad Roman may also come up when comparing New York City options, but Twin Tails details here are limited to hours and smart casual dress.
That positioning helps clarify the planning question. If the visit needs to fit a daytime schedule, Twin Tails lists daytime hours every day. If the evening is the point, it also lists evening hours every night. Beyond that, avoid building expectations around format, chef credentials, menu style, awards, seating, or price.
Timing matters more than hype here
The better move is to choose the time that matches the occasion. Monday through Friday, Twin Tails lists 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday, it lists 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10:30 PM. For a second visit, the question is simple: return if those hours and the smart casual dress code fit the plan; compare other New York City dining rooms if you need a more specifically defined experience.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 Columbus Cir 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- twintailsnyc.com
- Phone
- (212) 970-8828
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Twin Tails feels like a measured, upscale retreat perched above Columbus Circle. Occupying the third floor of the Time Warner Center complex, the dining room sits apart from street-level bustle and affords clear views toward Central Park, which shapes a scenic, quietly elegant atmosphere. The piece-of-mind that comes with the physical remove sets the tone: this is premium city dining that lives in conversation with the neighborhood’s most serious tables. The room reads as composed rather than raucous, inviting focused conversation and an unhurried pace that complements the kitchen’s ambitions.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination, well suited to date nights, business meals and special-occasion evenings when location and culinary intent matter. Its Columbus Circle address and proximity to cultural institutions also make it a sensible stop before performances or gallery evenings. Because the restaurant sits among high-commitment neighbors, the setting rewards thoughtful, reservation-driven visits rather than casual drop-ins—guests arrive expecting a composed meal and a pace that allows multiple courses and conversation.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the kitchen’s signatures when ordering: Cho Lon Duck, Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, Red Curry Sea Bass and Shaking Beef are listed as standouts and offer a clear sense of the menu’s direction. Opt to order a mix of those dishes to sample contrasts in texture and spice across the table. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on a composed meal and its dinner focus, plan for multiple courses and pace the meal to enjoy both the food and the park-side setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and modern atmosphere with vibrant Southeast Asian influences, suitable for an upscale casual dining experience.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Cho Lon Duck
- Tiger Prawn Pad Thai
- Red Curry Sea Bass
- Shaking Beef
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10 Columbus Cir 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
10 Columbus Cir 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Bad Roman for a more animated Italian meal in New York City. Pick Bar Masa if the group is specifically asking for sushi rather than a broader occasion restaurant.
Restaurant context
How Twin Tails compares in New York City
Twin Tails is the easier, lower-commitment choice against Per Se and Masa. Those two sit in the $$$$ tier and make sense when the meal itself is the event. Choose Twin Tails when the priority is a polished Midtown outing without committing to a formal destination-dining format.
Against Bad Roman, the decision is more about mood. Bad Roman is the better pick for an Italian-leaning group night with more obvious energy. Twin Tails is the more controlled choice for a date, business meal, or family celebration where the room needs to feel composed.
If sushi is the reason for the booking, Bar Masa and Sushi Damo are cleaner matches. Twin Tails works better as a flexible special-occasion option than as a cuisine-specific destination.
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Compare Twin Tails
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Tails | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Bad Roman | New York City | Italian | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #417 |
| Per Se | New York City | French, Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #292026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand AwardAAA Diamonds Top 10 Restaurants 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #102025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #92 |
| Masa | New York City | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #922026 Forbes 5-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #672025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #862025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Forbes 5-Star |
| Bar Masa | New York City | Sushi | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Damo | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twin Tails good for solo dining?
Twin Tails may work for solo dining if its New York City location, smart casual dress code, and listed hours fit your plans. The daytime hours are Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Twin Tails?
Bar seating is not mentioned. Plan based on the details: Twin Tails is in New York City, lists a smart casual dress code, and has daily daytime and evening hours.
Can Twin Tails accommodate groups?
Group accommodations are not mentioned. If you are planning for more than one diner, use the hours to choose a time and check directly with the venue for seating details.
What are alternatives to Twin Tails in New York City?
Other New York City venues that may come up in the same planning conversation include Per Se, Masa, Bar Masa, Sushi Damo, and Bad Roman. Choose among them based on your own needs, since this profile highlights only Twin Tails' hours and smart casual dress code.
Is Twin Tails good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned visit if the New York City setting, smart casual dress code, and daily daytime and evening hours suit the occasion. Specific claims about awards, pricing, menu format, or service style are not included here.
Is daytime or evening better at Twin Tails?
Use timing to decide. Twin Tails lists daytime hours Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Evening hours are listed daily from 5 PM to 10:30 PM.
