Culinary-April 2021

Chic Rooftop Bars that will have you feeling on top of the world!

All around the world hotel bars are making a long-awaited comeback, combining old-school hospitality with stunning decor. The best rooftop experiences and sky-high views, from urban towers to outdoor terraces that are set up for dining and drinking under a big sky. I would like to share with you my top picks of chic rooftop restaurant bars.

Broken Shaker, New York

Designed to feel like a New Yorker’s ultimate rooftop play pad, the casual lounge has locals sway to the music and socialize under the fairy lights, tossing down Margaritas and Cosmos.

The notion of a literal oasis atop the 18th floor, you can enjoy Ceviche, Cuban style steak sandwiches, Buttermilk Chicken dishes are amongst the favorites of the house.


Como Metropolitan, Miami Beach

In the heart of the city’s famous Art Deco district, the Como is the ultimate chic spot; sun-seekers who want to laze by the rooftop pool and gaze out over the pearl-white sands of Miami Beach and the Atlantic Ocean can sip on their favorite Curry Colada, the drink of the house. I suggest that you do not miss the excellent Raw Bar downstairs, a self-described culinary philosophy.


Nobu Doha, Qatar

Rooftop bars usually offer the best views once inside, but in the case of Nobu Doha in Qatar, the architecture and structural design are uniquely memorable on approach as well. Designed to shine on the Arabian Gulf, travelers can nibble on Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s take on Japanese cuisine surrounded by the hotel’s grotto pools, private beach, and marina right in the heart of the city. Some suggestions I can give you are the Sushi Omakase tasting experience or black cod miso, a celebrity favorite.


Hotel X, Toronto

Canada is famous for the beauty of its wilderness, highly relatable hybrid Brit and US culture and all-around niceness of its people, Hotel X displays all of them. With views of the city’s natural setting on massive Lake Ontario, Hotel X is famous for their turkey club wraps, prime beef sliders, and their crafty seasonal cocktails including Falcon In A Pear Tree which is the delicious drink of the house or the rich Winter Wonderland drink which can be enjoyed fireside as the snow swirls outside.


The Rooftop Grill, Beverly Hills

Cabanas around the mosaic-tiled Rooftop pool signify the smell of success, where guests can plan their day or next power play over signature Buttermilk Pancakes while sipping on bottomless mimosas, overlooking the Hollywood Hills for inspiration. This being California, a paradise for wellness travelers, fresh, healthy SoCal staples such as from-scratch juices, smoothies and salads made with local ingredients from farmers’ markets and artisans will keep calorie counters on track too. In LA, where recreation and business always merge, deals are made at the Rooftop Grill weekend brunch.

Whether you are in California, NYC or Miami, several options will be available at all times, but by choosing one of these, you are sure to emerge into chicness and glamour combined with beautiful views and amazing food and drinks! Make sure to make your reservations as they are very popular and attract many people eager to dine here.