Lost in Paradise Rooftop
Cocktail bar · 11-01 43rd Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States · United States
★ 4.7 on Google · 6,925 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 369 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
999 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.5★
- Flagged
- 37%
- Coverage
- 14%
All reviews shown by Google
630 examined reviews
369 of 999
999 of 6,925 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Lost in Paradise is a popular Long Island City rooftop venue offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline alongside a lively atmosphere and food and drink options. However, reviewers report a mixed experience, frequently praising individual servers while citing recurring issues with crowding, door policies, and service consistency.
+ Repeated strengths
Views and Ambiance
Reviewers frequently highlight the venue's spectacular skyline views, great music, and energetic atmosphere.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-08-25
I really liked the place because of the views. The food was good.
4★ · 2025-10-05
Good Day to everyone Lost In Paradise Rooftop 11-01 43rd Ave LIC, NY is a new and upcoming venue. Every Friday as well as Saturday nights and brunch time serving extremely delicious food and Hookahs. As well as during nightlife club hours m...
Staff and Service
Many reviewers report attentive and friendly service from specific staff members, particularly highlighting servers like Alberto, Gary, and Nate.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-25
Love it here - Our server Alberto M. took care of us constantly and made sure we had a good time. Would definitely come back!
5★ · 2025-08-30
Our server Gary was phenomenal!!!!! Brought the energy we needed for a birthday we were celebrating and the food was amazing!
5★ · 2026-04-08
My server Nate was amazing he has a great personality and vibe his service was a 10/10 the food was amazing
Food and Drinks
Several reviewers enjoy the food offerings, such as tacos and empanadas, as well as bottomless brunch options.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-09-03
Went here on a Wednesday evening for a friend's birthday. The vibe was good, the chicken empanadas taste amazing and the drinks were not watered down. (I appreciated that). This is a chill spot overlooking the city skyline i would visit aga...
5★ · 2025-10-08
We went on Taco Tuesday and our Server, Eliana, was wonderful. Truffle fries and Quesadillas were so good! Great vibes and DJ.
5★ · 2025-12-21
Brunch was great! Food was delicious, we have birria tacos, beef empanadas, and crab cake. Bottomless mimosas were quick and fast each round! Alberto gave us the best service
− Repeated complaints
Door and Reservation Issues
Reviewers report frustrating door policies, long lines, unorganized entry, and issues with reservations not being honored properly.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2026-01-01
When we arrived, we had to wait over an hour in line because they oversold tickets. Staff kept telling us that only people with table reservations would be allowed in and that we had to wait for others to leave in order to enter, despite al...
Automatic Gratuity and Billing Discrepancies
Multiple reviewers complain about automatically added service charges or unexpected tip amounts on their bills.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-09-27
It's a nice rooftop bar with a truly great view. The staff was really friendly, and the drinks and food arrived very quickly. The quality wasn't amazing, though. BUT: We felt ripped off. We specifically went for happy hour. When the bill a...
2★ · 2025-12-07
Cocktails that are over $20 are in plastic cups even though we had reservations at a table. That is cheap and made us feel like what’s the point of traveling from manhattan all the way here. Also, the view is obstructed by the dirty windows...
1★ · 2026-06-21
My girlfriend and I went at 7PM on a Thursday. We got one drink each. The bartender was extremely slow, but the drinks were good. I left a 20% tip. I got a notification from my bank that I left a 202% tip. I was charged $155.95 on a $51.55...
Crowding and Maintenance
Reviewers note that the venue can feel overcrowded, run-down in certain areas, and lacking in cleanliness.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2025-08-25
The place was very run-down, the service was terrible; they seated us and then seemed to forget about us. The view of the city is somewhat obscured by the ugly rooftops of the surrounding houses.
4★ · 2025-09-03
Everything was fine. The place needs to be more clean, the bathrooms were in bad shape and not clean, the glasses around needs to be cleaned, as a roof top the glasses around the terrace should be pristine !!!
Good for
- Enjoying skyline views
- Group celebrations and birthdays
- Brunch with bottomless drinks
Avoid if
- You dislike crowds or long wait times
- You prefer quiet conversations over loud music
- You want predictable billing without automated tips
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Aug ’25 | 80 | 17 |
| Sep ’25 | 58 | 13 |
| Oct ’25 | 71 | 18 |
| Nov ’25 | 50 | 23 |
| Dec ’25 | 68 | 30 |
| Jan ’26 | 115 | 73 |
| Feb ’26 | 80 | 34 |
| Mar ’26 | 79 | 37 |
| Apr ’26 | 103 | 34 |
| May ’26 | 183 | 57 |
| Jun ’26 | 81 | 28 |
| Jul ’26 | 31 | 5 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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review drive
9 occurrences — worst: 20 five-star reviews on 2026-01-11 vs avg 2.8/day, 16 of them name a staff member
weight 0.5
Show all 9
- 9 five-star reviews on 2025-11-08 vs avg 1.8/day, 7 of them name a staff member
- 8 five-star reviews on 2025-12-10 vs avg 1.5/day, 4 of them name a staff member
- 12 five-star reviews on 2025-12-13 vs avg 1.6/day, 8 of them name a staff member
- 13 five-star reviews on 2026-01-03 vs avg 2.3/day, 7 of them name a staff member
- 15 five-star reviews on 2026-01-10 vs avg 2.4/day, 14 of them name a staff member
- 20 five-star reviews on 2026-01-11 vs avg 2.8/day, 16 of them name a staff member
- 17 five-star reviews on 2026-01-17 vs avg 3.1/day, 12 of them name a staff member
- 13 five-star reviews on 2026-03-14 vs avg 2.3/day, 8 of them name a staff member
- 12 five-star reviews on 2026-03-28 vs avg 2.1/day, 9 of them name a staff member
- low activity account 287 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Alberto was our server today! We had such a great time. I’d definitely come back. Atmosphere was amazing and the drinks were good.
- Jennifer Moreno ★★★★★ 2025-08-24 suspicion 90
- Tiffany Da Silva ★★★★★ 2025-08-24 suspicion 100
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 367 remaining flagged reviews.
Ulani Torres
1 review
★★★★★
2025-11-08
Alberto was amazing !!! great service and very patient. 10000% recommend
Don Divenchy
1 review
★★★★★
2025-11-08
Alberto
Younita Sukhu
1 review
★★★★★
2025-11-08
Alberto was great !!
Laquaye Hamilton
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-10
Great place to eat, I really enjoyed it
Nyeisha Griffin
1 review
★★★★★
2025-12-10
Alberto warmed up the place with his electric energy! So thoughtful and knew the menu well, we will be back soon
Galen James-Heskett
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-10
Megan McDonough
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-13
Five stars for great service
Genevie Andujar
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-13
Music was so good, the view was even better! Food was also so good
Anthony Boutin
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-03
Such a great view and the service from my server Gary was amazing!
Collin Washington
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-10
Beautiful atmosphere!!! Amazing food!!! 10/10 Service .. Thank you Nade the Great !!!
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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