Revdict.

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar

Bar · 1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States

4.3 on Google · 25,569 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 80 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
4.3★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.2★

919 examined reviews

Flagged
8%

80 of 999

Coverage
4%

999 of 25,569 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this rooftop venue offers standout views of the Empire State Building and a lively, energetic atmosphere. However, visitors frequently cite issues with self-service logistics, crowds, and inconsistent staff interactions.

+ Repeated strengths

Views

Reviewers highlight the incredible, direct views of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-02-23

Incredible rooftop with a view of the Empire State Building! The atmosphere is great, the drinks are very good, and the decor is lovely. The setting is superb. I loved spending time there.

5★ · 2026-02-23

A great bar at the top of a building on New York City's legendary and grand Fifth Avenue, the atmosphere is very relaxed and the views of the Empire State Building are incredible. In the colder months, there are booths to protect you from t...

Atmosphere and Vibe

The venue provides a fun, club-like social environment with good music and seasonal features like heated igloos and robes.

1 supporting review

4★ · 2026-03-07

Club-like atmosphere with a direct view of the Empire State Building. I didn’t try the food, but the drinks are reasonably priced. A great place to enjoy the view and the vibe.

− Repeated complaints

Service and Staff

Reviewers frequently report unhelpful, rude, or inattentive service from door staff, bartenders, and waiters.

1 supporting review

1★ · 2026-03-03

Every employee that we encountered was completely disinterested in interacting with us. From the doorman checking IDs, to the hostess (she at least talked to us), to the servers. We walked out within 5 minutes.

Crowds and Seating

The establishment gets extremely crowded, making it difficult to find tables or move around comfortably.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-03-09

Great experience as always

3★ · 2026-07-07

A fun place, but with a 19-30 year old crowd.

Good for

  • Enjoying panoramic views of the Empire State Building
  • Grabbing drinks with friends in a lively setting
  • Visiting during off-peak afternoon hours to avoid heavy lines

Avoid if

  • You expect full table service and attentive staff
  • You dislike crowded tourist-heavy environments
  • You are looking for high-quality, memorable dining options
Summarized from 511 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-02-20 to 2026-07-19 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Feb ’26291
Mar ’261358
Apr ’2621421
May ’2623711
Jun ’2623624
Jul ’2614815

Rating distribution

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1★

Evidence

  • low activity account 78 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 80 flagged reviews.

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Delrina

62 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-03-14

I love how they decorate it for the holidays and also the food is actually so good!
generic account suspicion 85
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Leo Finkel

37 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-06-26

Very nice rooftop spot. It’s a two floor large spot with alot of outdoor room. Abit pricey but that’s common for rooftop bars like this.
generic account suspicion 85
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Edie Grof

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-02-19

Great
low activity account suspicion 48
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Ekaterine Gugava

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-03

low activity account suspicion 48
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JACQUELINE PAREDES

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-06

low activity account suspicion 48
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pixel saga

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-08

The food is amazing, the city view outside is breath taking, i visit this place bi weekly with my pals, can't recommend these guys enough, they are truly the GOAT
low activity account suspicion 48
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JDavid Quintero

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-10

low activity account suspicion 48
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Daniel L

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-16

Great bar
low activity account suspicion 48
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Natalia Silva

1 review

★☆☆☆☆

2026-03-28

The DU can’t mix music its capsules and switching rhymes really bad. Not so much of a disco …
low activity account suspicion 48
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Facundo de Gabriel

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-01

low activity account suspicion 48

Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.

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