The Little Owl is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

1. The Little Owl

8.8
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate Henckel: enjoy the owl "perch" while you wait for your table.

Gary D.Gary DeGregorio: Have a drink in the perch. Cherry Bomb?

RyanRyan: When waiting for a table, get a spot on the perch. Fun to overlook the whole place from above.

Chef's Table At Brooklyn Fare is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

2. Chef's Table At Brooklyn Fare

8.5
431 W 37th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 19 tips and reviews

Eaters H.Eaters Heaven: Elegant space, delicious experience! Favorite dish - uni with black truffle, perch, scallops with white truffle and flan. Very different experience than the original location. Service-impeccable.

SrBichiSrBichi: The best dinner I’ve had in my life. Period

Amanda R.Amanda Rella: Meal was unreal. Portion sizes were good considering how many courses there were. Everything was cooked perfectly! Pretty cool how it’s at the back of a grocery store. 3 Michelin Star, very expensive.

Elevated Acre is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

3. Elevated Acre

8.9
55 Water St, New York, NY
Pedestrian Plaza · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

Urban W.Urban Walks: Perched 40 feet above street level, it features stunning views of the East River, Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge, and enough greenery to make a cooped-up office worker feel free-range. FREE WiFi

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Love taking lunch breaks here. Great view and good escape from the office to grab some fresh air.

Kmart FashionKmart Fashion: This park is seriously one of the best-kept secrets in the Financial District. Our tip: A great place to get some work done – it’s outdoors, quiet with beautiful views plus FREE Wi-Fi.

Ushiwakamaru is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

4. Ushiwakamaru

7.9
362 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 21 tips and reviews

Alex Z.Alex Zaltsman: Absolutely amazing. Love the needlefish, ocean perch, uni! This is the top of the sushi food chain for sure, up there with Nakazawa.

Kathleen S.Kathleen Shim: Omakase at the sushi bar is definitely the way to go! The sushi chefs are amazing and very kind, creating a very relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Jenny C.Jenny Cui: The omakase was not disappointing to say the least, and I've tried pretty much every omakase spot NYC has to offer. The standouts were shiro ebi and the super sweet and succulent Hokkaido uni.

The Standard, High Line is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

5. The Standard, High Line

9.1
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 256 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: The hotel perched above the High Line is as stunning, chic, sceney, and clubby as rooms for the night get. What it lacks in service it makes up for in river views. Read more.

CurbedCurbed: Perch in one of the yellow chairs set atop the astroturf at Le Bain and take in the stellar views. In the summer, a plunge pool and creperie ratchet the general discotheque ambiance up a notch. Read more.

Buzz U.Buzz Usborne: Killer location (above the High Line), great vibe and really modern rooms/amenities. Check out the rooftop bar and adjacent jazz bar at sunset

Dudley's is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

6. Dudley's

8.7
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 183 tips and reviews

T Z.T Z: Branzino was delicious. Atmosphere is casual and cool. Great for solo dining (perch by the window), date night or catching up with a friend.

Mike S.Mike Singleton: Fantastic brunch, not too crowded normally. The pancakes are just the right portion, and leaves room for a side of bacon.

AJAJ: Buttered avocado with egg and truffled fries. ALL YOU NEED.

Bluestone Lane Collective Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

7. Bluestone Lane Collective Cafe

8.5
55 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 204 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Perched on the corner of Perry St and Greenwich Ave, practically the gateway to the West Village, the avenue-facing windows & benches see plenty of tourists, locals and gym-goers.

Melissa M.Melissa Monsalve: Great coffee and little healthy brunch plates. If a bright, warm day grab a table outside and watch the neighborhood go by.

Anne W.Anne Wu: The closest you'll get to Melbourne in NYC. They fly their beans over from Melb! Head to the cozy back and let the coffee magic begin.

Gaonnuri is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

8. Gaonnuri

7.7
1250 Broadway Ph 39 Fl (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 121 tips and reviews

Mari A.Mari Abe: Ingredients here are above avg compared to other Korean joints on this block. And why shouldn't they be? Perched on the 39th fl, views and food are top notch. Unfortunately service is rock bottom.

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Beautiful views from tables by the window. Order the pancake sampler, beef tartare, kalbi (short ribs). For dessert, deconstructed snickers is on point. Order a glass of Fiery Julep.

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Come for unbeatable views of NYC + delicious Korean staples. Try the tasty kalbi (BBQ beef short ribs) and naengmyun (spicy cold buckwheat noodles). For more, follow us on 4sq or www.renhotels.com.

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

9. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.2
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Even more expensive than Whole Foods! Go here for the best meat and fresh seafood. The best fresh pesto sauce anywhere!

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Stock up on snacks—rocky road ice cream and granny smith apples for N, please—at this gourmet grocery store. (It Had to Be You) Read more.

Jennifer L.Jennifer Levine: Best pea soup, among other delights.

Ground Support is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

10. Ground Support

8.5
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews

Freeman L.Freeman LaFleur: Get an almond milk latte and sit in front of the large front window for a great people watching perch. They also have free wifi! Woohoo!

TaylorTaylor: Great coffee, solid chai. The PB&J on baguette (on the counter) is a perfect little snack. Great bench inside and outside to watch Soho saunter and stagger by. My fav.

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Their ginger snaps are baked in heaven and delivered to Soho by angels every morning.

Sushi Azabu is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

11. Sushi Azabu

8.6
428 Greenwich St (btwn Vestry St & Laight St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 78 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: The fish used in Azabu’s seafood platters is shipped from Japan, then sliced into dishes like Shime saba. Sushi Azabu’s subterranean ambiance creates an experience unlike anywhere else in the city. Read more.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Must-Haves: Red snapper collar, medium fatty tuna

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Go with the sushi or sashimi omakase here. You surely won’t be disappointed. - Inspector

Gasoline Alley Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

12. Gasoline Alley Coffee

8.8
325 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker & E Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 306 tips and reviews

Ray L.Ray Lin: The chai is a bit pricey ($4.50) but it's good and frothy. Perch yourself at the window for some good Manhattan people watching.

Josiah David C.Josiah David Chapman: A craft coffee staple in NYC. A stand-style storefront, with an open view and only half a dozen seats. Intelligenstia house brew, great pastries, and punch cards.

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: DANGER: They have doughnuts from Dough. Blood Orange is my favorite.

Birreria is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

13. Birreria

7.7
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 327 tips and reviews

Westin Hotels & ResortsWestin Hotels & Resorts: Perched above the Flatiron District, the airy, casual restaurant is the perfect place to grab an afternoon pint and chat with friends.

BauzenBauzen: Great selection of unique beers, wines, & spirits. Going with a group + waiting for a table has its pitfalls, but the open-air rooftop has amazing ambiance, & the best apricot pork shoulder anywhere.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Anthony Bourdain recommends this “insane Italian beer garden and rustic style eatery.”

High Line is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

14. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1499 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: An indie park, an anti-campus. Chelsea boys, JDaters, and pretty women, dressed in rompers, promenade in front of people-watchers, perched like fashion editors on wooden benches. Read more.

TaylorTaylor: The High Line is a place to walk, to people watch, to watch the sunset perched above the streets, but at the right times (and at the right benches), it can be a great place to sit and think.

Ghadah A.Ghadah Ababtain: Another must visit place in NYC 😍 .. a historical train railway transferred to a walking line with awesome architecture and plants art,it goes through ancient places in NYC and near Chelsea Market 😍

Dorian's Seafood Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Perch in New York City.

15. Dorian's Seafood Market

7.2
1580 York Ave (between 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Fish Market · Yorkville · 6 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: By far, the best fish monger in the UES. Super fresh and a great selection! The tilapia is perfect for ceviche.

La A.La Ask: Crab fingers a must!

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Don't buy fish anywhere else. Dorian is a sweetheart and the fish is super-fresh