Dining at Arlo Midtown: Altair, The Bar Room, Café and rooftop
Altair is Arlo Midtown’s full-service New American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and daily happy hour; The Bar Room at Altair handles craft cocktails and small plates on the ground floor; Café at Altair offers pastries and coffee in the lobby; the seasonal rooftop ART Midtown serves cocktails and light plates when open. Reservations are accepted at Altair and ART Midtown; the Café does not take reservations.
In this guide
Altair — the main restaurant
Altair is Arlo Midtown’s signature New American restaurant, with a menu described as modern-American and inspired by the four elements (earth, fire, water, air). It serves breakfast, main dining, weekend brunch and a daily happy hour.
Hours published by the hotel list Breakfast daily 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Main Dining daily 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Brunch on Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and a daily Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Reservations are accepted through the restaurant site or OpenTable.
- Seating options: glass terrace, main dining room, or bar room
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Private-event spaces available (glass green room, dining room, bar room, atrium)
| Meal | Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
| Main Dining | 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Weekend Brunch (Sat–Sun) | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
The Bar Room at Altair — cocktails and light plates
The Bar Room at Altair is the ground-floor cocktail bar and extension of Altair, focused on craft cocktails inspired by the same four-element concept, plus wine, beer and small plates. It’s intended for relaxed drinks, lunch service on weekdays and brunch on weekends.
Hours given by the hotel are Monday–Friday 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m., with weekday lunch 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. and weekend brunch 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Good for casual lunches, pre-theater drinks, or informal after-work gatherings
- Accepts reservations and can be booked for events (see hotel events team)
- As an event space it has seated and reception capacities (see events section for details)
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Sat–Sun | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. |
Café at Altair — quick coffee and pastries
Café at Altair sits in the lobby and offers coffee, tea, fresh pastries, light bites and grab-and-go snacks. It’s intended for quick stops rather than full meals and does not take reservations.
The hotel lists Café at Altair hours as daily from 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m., which makes it a convenient option for early departures and late-night snacks.
- Location: lobby level (no reservations)
- Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Best for: grab-and-go breakfast, coffee runs, and quick snacks between meetings or sightseeing
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Coffee & Tea | Available daily |
| Pastries & Light Bites | Fresh, grab-and-go style |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
ART Midtown — rooftop bar and seasonal service
ART Midtown is the hotel’s seasonal rooftop cocktail bar on the 26th floor, offering open-air skyline views, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a small food program that can include crudo, pizza and finger foods. It is a separate seasonal venue and operates in spring, summer and fall when open.
Regular-season hours listed for ART Midtown are Sunday–Thursday 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., with a daily happy hour 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Note that seasonal openings vary; one listing indicates ART Midtown is currently closed until the next rooftop season.
- Dress code: Business Casual
- Reservations accepted (recommended on busy nights)
- Event capability: rooftop can host private events for up to 90 guests
| Season | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| When open (spring–fall) | Sun–Thu 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. |
| Happy Hour | Daily 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Private dining and events in dining spaces
Altair, The Bar Room at Altair and the rooftop can be used for private dining and events. The hotel publishes specific capacities and square footage for these dining/event spaces and directs event inquiries to its events team.
Event capacities vary by space; the Dining Room (part of Altair) is listed at about 1,101 sq ft with a seated capacity of 70 and reception capacity of 170. The Bar Room lists roughly 1,008 sq ft with a seated capacity of 50 and reception capacity of 120, and the rooftop lists about 1,006 sq ft with a seated capacity of 65 and reception capacity of 120 (seasonal).
- Dining Room (Altair): 1,101 sq ft — seated 70, reception 170
- Bar Room: 1,008 sq ft — seated 50, reception 120
- Rooftop (ART Midtown): 1,006 sq ft — seated 65, reception 120; rooftop events seasonal
| Space | Seated Capacity | Reception Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room (Altair) | 70 | 170 |
| Bar Room | 50 | 120 |
| Rooftop (ART Midtown) | 65 | 120 |
Practical tips for dining at Arlo Midtown
All in-house food and beverage outlets participate in the hotel’s Urban Fee benefits: the Urban Fee includes 15% off food & beverage at hotel dining outlets (the Bodega exception applies). The Urban Fee is mandatory and applied per room, per night.
If you plan to dine before or after a show, Altair and The Bar Room accept reservations (Altair via its site/OpenTable). ART Midtown accepts reservations when in season and can fill up on weekend nights, so book ahead when possible.
- Urban Fee: mandatory nightly fee covers 15% off hotel food & beverage (check exclusions)
- Reservations: Altair and ART Midtown accept reservations; Café does not
- Accessibility: dining spaces and hotel public areas include accessible features — contact the hotel for specific seating needs
| Need | Advice |
|---|---|
| Early breakfast | Café at Altair opens 6:30 a.m. |
| Pre-theater dinner | Reserve Altair or the Bar Room in advance |
| Rooftop visit | Check seasonal status and reserve if open |
