New York Grill

The ambience of this restaurant is simply amazing!!! You walk in and the first thing you see is the sweeping views of Tokyo from the 52^nd floor of the Park Hyatt. The singer sets a fun yet relaxed mood in the restaurant. We were worried that we’d have to cancel our reservation as we were stuck in traffic on our way back from Mt Fuji. We contacted the restaurant and they moved our reservation from 7 to 8:30. Once at the table we were greeted by our server Park, who handed out the menus and waited for us to order. He was very attentive and the service was flawless. We ordered the New York Grill appetiser platter which had yellowfin fish, beef tongue and some sort of cheese on it as well as the asparagus and foie gras mousse. Everything was wonderful, the appetisers were well balanced in flavour and texture and were beautifully presented. For the main course I ordered the Kobe beef steak, which was divine!!! Park recommended the mustard sauce which went exceptionally well with the beef. Finally for dessert I ordered the New York cheesecake which was amazing!!! The bitter toffee sauce balanced the sweetness of the cheesecake perfectly. The ambience and food of the restaurant were exceptional and I wouldn’t hesitate to return to New York Grill!!!

This is a great place for a special occasion. Views are spectacular, service is amazing, and the food is absolutely delicious. We started with an appetizer of Hokkaido burrata with some sort of citrus/​radish salad. It was so delicious! For my main, I had the tuna steak with tamarind sauce and edamame pesto. The edamame pest fell a bit flat, but the tuna was perfectly cooked and the tamarind was great. My husband had a Japanese steak that was cooked to perfection. Sides are ordered separate and complimented the dishes nicely. We had a banana split for dessert as well as a special anniversary dessert. This restaurant did an amazing job catering to my gluten free diet. They even had gluten free dinner rolls! Book a later reservation 8 and on) if you want to hear some excellent live jazz.

As a cinema lover I’m naturally drawn to film locations when I travel. One of the most iconic film set in Tokyo in the last decade is Lost In Translation with Bill Murray and so I needed to check out this bar I’ve seen and heard so much about in person.
Located at The Park Hyatt hotel I was a little concerned our wardrobe choices (t-​shirts, jeans, sneakers) would not be good enough to get in however we found the dress code pretty easy going. As long as you don’t wear thongs and dress in something nice you will be fine. Our group of three was sat at the long communal table near the bar with a perfect view of the live jazz band (complete with saxophone).
Ordering off their extensive cocktail menu it looks like they have gone for the classics rather than anything too unusual. The espresso martini had chocolate bitters and was delicious. We also loved the New Yorker which was a Makers Mark base. The classic dry martini was made with gin and tasted good too. The bar is a great experience, you can look at a amazing view over Tokyo and at night it’s got a lot of atmosphere and people watching opportunities. It’s quite expensive for Japan and mainly has westerners. For film lovers or a fancy date it’s a must.

The Restaurant certainly met all of the standards of elegance and atmosphere, but the service was truly sub standard, which is a shame after so many years of fine dining service.
When we initially made the reservations, we were told that there were no tables available after 6:00 pm. We arrived at 6:00 and left about 9:00 pm. For the entirety of the time we were there, there were at least 8 tables sitting empty, (nearly ¹⁄₃ of the dining area).
The terrible service started with bar menus being presented to half our party for dinner service in the main dining room. It then took 20 minutes to find a waiter to bring the appropriate menu and nearly 45 minutes to get served our initial courses. The waiter was completely unable to properly convey the menu in English. He did not even seem to know the preparation of the steak, when this is indeed a «Steakhouse».
Oddly enough, as soon as the meal plates were cleared the check was presented and the waiter literally stood over us until we signed the credit card receipt, like a coffee shop in a bad neighborhood. Not as though he needed the table, as literally there were 8 tables sitting empty for the entirety of the evening.
It was not a particularly good experience and not what you expect from a 5 star Hyatt property.

Who could say no to a date night at New York Grill atop the Park Hyatt Tokyo?
We were seated by the window and ordered a couple of pieces of meat that tasted like beefy buttery yum-​paired it with some reds, asparagus, frites, and whisked away into a night accompanied by awesome live jazz music played in the background while enjoying the nighttime view of Tokyo.
Yep, a stream of consciousness kind of review for a stream of pleasure experienced at NY Grill. Love.

Our first night in Tokyo, and we decided to stay in the hotel, and have a meal at the New York Grill. The restaurant was busy, and had a nice lively feel. We were quickly seated in the main dining room, however we had walked past the kitchen seating area, and requested to be moved there (we love watching the chefs in action).
Food was decent (nothing spectacular). We had the seared tuna, along with the burrata… then the fillet and the prime rib, along with mashed potatoes and mushrooms.
My issue with the meal was the service. Friendly, however extremely rushed… We ordered our food and drinks… a few mins later they brought out the bread, and a few seconds later, the apps were on the table (didn’t even get a bite of the bread, and still no drinks)… before we finished the apps, the main course was ready. The service however didn’t seem to be the norm, as the couple sitting next to us was there before us, and also there when we left.
For a fairly expensive meal at a nice restaurant on our first night in the City, i would have liked to relax and enjoy it.

Had dinner at this hip and classy American restaurant on the 52^nd floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo last night. The view was simply to die for. A New Yorker myself, I can honestly attest to the fact that the night view of Shinjuku, Tokyo does resemble that of the Big Apple.
And then the food. As I am a vegetarian, the two dinner sets, which involved a variety of poultry, meat, and seafood weren’t exactly my taste. I settled for a conchiglioni ricotta dish as the maincourse myself, while my husband ordered a kobe beef steak (cooked to medium rare as recommended). As expected, both tasted reseasonably decent.
The side dish of mixed mushrooms, as well as the dessert of warm apple tart, however, were hands down the biggest surprise of the night! Both were total knockouts in their own rights. The mushrooms were marinated with garlic and grilled to a point where the texture was still elastic and juicy while the taste was a perfect blend of garlic and mushroom. Definitely worth more than what it cost! The highlight of the night, however, was the warm apple tart, for which we waited about 20 – 25 minutes to come. But then … the tart base was so rich with a gentle touch of vanilla spice that it simply enhanced the natural aroma from the apple slices to the max. Simply put, this had to be the most delicious apple tart that I have ever tasted in my entire life!
Hope this helps! :)

Cadre exceptionnel, cuisine remarquable, service parfait mais ambiance un peu bruyante.

Not impressive. Hate to say it because I did came in with quite the expectations. Basically Westernized Resturant with high prices (compared to a lot of the other great restaurants in the area), it was lacking in many aspects ‚
Food 6 – 7 — the rib eye was tasty and juicy, not very appealing to the eyes, but nice marble piece of meat, salmon was ok nothing mind blowing and had a bunch of bones in it, appetizers were actually 50 – 50 the tuna toro tartar was great really tasty and not gummy at all, the Seared scallop was nothing special very basic dish for this type of Resturant .
The view and Resturant it Self are amazing great high ceiling and all around great vibe, too bad the food isn’t that mind blowing, service isn’t fantastic either had to wait a while for a beer and refill on my water, total for 2 including 2 alcoholic drinks, 2 apps, 2 main and 2 teas and 1 desert came to 34 000 yen which is about 290 $ give or take, funny note is, they add 15% service fee (basically tip) which is terrible because the service wasn’t anything near good, however outside restaurants like hachibe sushi, itamae, and more had far better service with out any service fee involved, very very odd point, does the service fee actually ruins more then it helps?

Great food and wine! On the expensive side but worth every penny and worth the view. Great for a date or intimate meal with family or friends. Staff were very accommodating. Make sure you book in advance! Count table is fine if you don’t get an actual table and bar area has a great atmosphere.

We ate here on our first Toyko night because we were jetlagged, exhausted and didn’t have the energy to leave the hotel for dinner. Also, we had watched the Bill Murray movie Lost in translation and were interested in seeing the bar. The view was spectacular, the service was attentive, the food just OK, the prices stratospheric. I would suggest it is a better spot for a cocktail than for dinner.

As a fan of the movie «Lost in Translation» and a not-​so-​original foreigner, I have always wanted to dine at the New York Grill at night and have a cocktail at the bar. I don’t know why, just something about it. But, for five years, I have been hesitant. Would it live up to my expectations? Am I setting the bar too high? The short answer is, yes, it did live up to my expectations.
My BF took me there as a surprise for my birthday (though, to be honest, I kind of figured it out). When the elevator doors open, the view is breathtaking. All the tiny lights below, it’s like illumination season in Japan. We were seated at a booth, unfortunately not next to the window, but the windows are from the floor to the ceiling, so having a look outside still wasn’t a problem.
We ordered the Manhattan Course, which came with crab tartar, butterfish and clams, and chocolate marquise. The crab tartar (shaped kind of like a cake) had a great flavor, especially with the cream on the bottom layer. The only problem I had is it fell apart quite easily, making it a little difficult to eat. The butterfish and clams was also excellent, and went well with the squid ink on the plate to mix it with. Lastly, the chocolate marquise was a chocolate sensation in my mouth. It was intensely rich, with a coating of berry sauce to make it even better. The raspberry sherbet ice cream was a great finisher. Of course, I also got a birthday ice cream for my birthday! With dinner we had a Rosé (2009! Maybe one of the oldest wines I have ever had. I never said I was a wine snob).
After dinner, we asked to be moved to the bar so we could better see the jazz band. We were told there is a 2,200 Yen charge to move per person. I’m not trying to be stingy, but we had already spent quite a bit of money and were going to spend more at the bar, I feel like for people already dining at the restaurant the charge should be waived. But, my BF, being the great person he is, paid it. While he had a whiskey, I had a Radio City cocktail, which had Grey Goose, Earlgrey Infused, Pink Pepper Syrup, and soda. It was suck-​it-​down-​but-​not-​too-​fast-​because-​this-​was-​expensive good. Like, I want to learn how to make it at home. We also had duck fat french fries, which I recommend getting too.
All in all, it was a great birthday night out, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a fancy place to take friends, or a nice date. Going here made me want to go to bars like this all the time (I’ve been spoiled). I hope to someday go here again, but would it be the same?

We decided to dine here for dinner and take in the view. The drink menu was limited to my taste. No Crown Royal but a 20yr Canadian Club? I am still trying to figure that one. The dinner menu was exciting. I had the scallops and there were delicious. There were seared to perfection and cooked. For some reason in the states my scallops are always undercooked except at my house. The asparagus were perfect. However, the mashed potatoes were good but not spectacular. I would dine here and again. The live band starts at 8pm

Underwhelming service with uninspired cuisine make for an unsatisfying experience in a room that should make one feel other worldy, like one is starring in a film about being in a nasty midlife crisis and a young Scarlett Johansen making eye contact with you, giving you hope of a new life.
There are a ridiculous amount of waiters, servers, busboys and hosts and hostesses that make you feel exhausted by their busyness, yet one is forced to wait for 15+minutes to place a drink order. Or a refill of water.
The pizza was not as good as the Dominoes I ordered the night before. This one had a hard dry crust, dry sauce, and an odd taste.
Duck fat frites sounded like a gift from the gods, but came out more like refried leftover kibbles and bits at New York Fries™ in a mall in Hoboken.
I love this room. I’ve dined here on many occasions. Something has slipped up here.
¥80,000 for a drink, so-​so pizza and sad fries does not make for a magical experience.
Maybe I’m just being anal.
hmmm
nope
it was just not great.
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For adults to celebrate a special night, nice wine, good food with jazzy music. The price would hurt your wallet but it’s okay…

Having a drink at the New York Grill was a highlight of our trip to Tokyo! I love the movie ‘Lost in Translation’ and imagined it being filmed in this room with the wonderful view of Tokyo that changes through daylight, evening and night. Service was wonderful too. We loved it!

First of all, the Park Hyatt Tokyo interior is so beautiful compared to the concrete you see outside. On your way to the elevators to get to the 52^nd floor you go past some of the other restaurants located inside the hotel. When you step off onto the 52^nd floor you see views of Tokyo. Pretty incredible.
We were taken to our seats which were alongside the windows fronting Yoyogi Park. Breathtaking. Sunday brunch comes with one glass of champagne, and if they offer you another glass don’t take it unless you want to pay 2000 yen for that drink. We didn’t know and were a bit taken aback by the charge. Should have asked but it didn’t take away from the delicious food or the impeccable service.
As we were finishing up the appeteizer buffet and main course, live music was playing in the bar area. Our waiter ushered us there to enjoy the desserts buffet and music. At our table, a bowl of ice cream with a Happy Birthday message with lighted candles awaited me to blow them out. Our waiter Yuki offered to take pictures. It was just perfect. Million dollar views, great food, and awesome service. Come eat here and feel special.

The New York Grill is located on the 52^nd floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel. The food is beautifully presented and truly wonderful. During this trip I had some wonderful Foie Gras and Kobe Beef that melted in my mouth. The view is outstanding and the service impeccable. Be prepared to spend a few bucks but the experience is well worth it.

Probably the best Sunday Brunch (food, drinks and view) you can get in Tokyo. I have also been here for dinner time or for just sitting at the bar at night, but for me the best time coming here is at lunch time on weekends. The location is well known from the movie «Lost in Translation» and offers a perfect mix of a la carte menu as well as buffet. Actually every lunch offer goes along with the combined appetizer and dessert buffet, which gives you additionally the choice of several main dishes a la carte.
Additionally on Sunday’s there is one glass of champagne included in the offer. Very nice for a perfect start into the day in Tokyo. The New York Grill Restaurant & Bar is not the cheapest deal you can get, but clearly one of the culinary highlights in town…

This is the famed restaurant in Lost in Translation where ScarJo and Bill Murray meet and have a drink where the red headed lounge singer plays. The view from this venue is breathtaking so my friends and I decided we must go. We had a lot of fun and actually came 2x. We booked a dinner reservation and the food here was fantastic. The service here was impeccable and the wait staff were all gorgeous. It was like being in LA in that regard. The staff was also bilingual which helped and this is a place where you must tip as they take after US customs. You do have to pay to hear the jazz band. The band also takes requests. People do smoke inside because it’s Japan so be warned. We also dressed up to come here. The second night we came for drinks and to hang out. I would definitely come back here. It’s a beautiful, spacious restaurant with really good food.