R Lounge at Two Times Square
“A great place to hang out with friends before/after a broadway show or to take guests to who are visiting from out of town..like me!”
“You can not beat the panoramic view of Times Square where you can sit by the windows, drink, and people watch.”
“We got a window seat because we called in advance for a reservation, which I suggest.”
R Lounge at Two Times Square
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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The view is stunning of Times Square. We requested a table with a view, and they gave us the best seat in the house!
Four of us ordered decaf coffees (it was 10pm) and we were told they didn't have any brewed. We were left wondering why they couldn't brew a new pot when at least four people ordered it. The restaurant was packed, not about to close.
We came for a post Broadway show dessert, but there were only two on the menu- a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream and ny cheesecake. These were good, not great, but that's to be expected…people come here for the view and locale.
I can't comment on entrees, though the menu is more extensive for main courses than desserts.
Location: Right back by the duff tim square spot. This place makes you feel that maybe NYC in a moment is belonging to you. This place is well decorated with a full bar with a bad add view.
Wine: wine is not okay but with the great location and great decoration, it is bit pricy tho.
I love it. This is my go-to spot if I bring my out-of-town friends.
The our lounge is just beautiful. The view overlooks time square with floor-to-ceiling windows. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Their servers are very kind and helpful. The appetizers are above average fare for bar food. The prices are reasonable. We ordered French onion soup and it was served hot and it was well seasoned. We also got three mini hamburger sliders and they were cooked to the correct temperature and the meet was hand Made grilled patty of good quality beef. We also got a grilled cheese Panini served with french fries which we would order again. All in all it was a good experience.
Beautiful rooftop lounge overlooking Times Square. Interesting modern sculptures as decor. I only had drinks here so I cannot attest to the food. However, the cocktail I had (at tourist price of $15) was stellar. Make a reservation and enjoy a drink with a breathtaking view!
Pros:
– Skillet cookie was bomb dot com. I kid you not! It comes out and looks like just a normal cookie then you take a bite and your tastebuds are on cloud 9! Strongly recommend saving room for this dessert if you're coming here! (Although we didn't have room for dessert, but finished it anyways- YOLO!)
– Prime location. Amazing view of Times Square (if you get good seats!)
– Ambiance allows for you to wear just about anything from casual to dressy.
– Cozy lounge-like atmosphere. Well decorated!
– Good service that's very attentive to your needs.
– Great place to get a drink! (with a great view)
Cons:
– Came here on a cold day and I was shivering the entire time. Wish the heat was up a little bit higher as it gets cold sitting next to the window!
– Limited menu if you're coming here to eat.
– Ordered the flatbread and it was cold and soggy. Taste-wise it was good, but wish it was cooked a little more and brought out sooner.
– Overpriced, but I guess you're paying for the location/ambiance.
Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes! Definitely a cute spot for a date or to lounge and have a few drinks! I'd give this more of a 3.5/5 stars, but I'm bumping it up to 4 stars rather than down to 3 primarily because the view. My date made reservations and requested a window seat (which they accommodated to! kudos!), which I would recommend doing so you get a good seat with a view rather than stuck inside.
P.S. Looking at the menu now on the restaurants website, I see that they also have a Hot Chocolate Menu! Whaaaat? I wasn't given that menu, but it seems like they only have it from November-February and judging by how delicious their dessert was, I'd definitely come back to try their hot chocolate.
There isn't a place as magical in all of Times Square as this R Lounge! This little golden nugget among the pebbles provides for one of the best views and tastiest meals you could ask ever request at a reasonable price. Let me start by saying, I feel like it a well-kept secret. Being in the Marriott hotel, it isn't exactly "on the beaten path" so to speak. The view is simply stunning and can be slowly absorbed while dining on a large selection of menu items from wraps, appetizers, main course items, or even just enjoying a sweet treat and cup of coffee.
The lobby outside of the lounge is large and is also very well groomed and a great place to rest away from the city hustle. Bathrooms are very clean and open to the public of course. The hosts and wait staff are very well-mannered and professional which adds to the spectacular 180 degree view of the city. Tonight was a time for visiting family and me to catch up over a sweet treat (I had the NY cheesecake with fresh fruit) and a cup of coffee. Although at 10 pm they only had regular coffee available, strange for the late hour but not unacceptable for the city that never sleeps, I was not dissatisfied with the quality or quantity of either menu item I ordered.
There is no rush after the meal by the waitstaff to get you out of the space. In fact, they encourage you to say and socialize while they attend to your dinning needs. This is certainly a place I have been before and will continue to patronize as long as they exist. I very much enjoy the modern atmosphere, astonishing city view, comfort of the lounge and tasty meal that only the R Lounge can provide! Great job everyone!!
Gotta be one of the best views of Times Square! Took 2 of my friends from out of town here for happy hour, and we all loved it.
Cocktails are around $15, and beer is around $8…a little pricey, but worth it for the view. For such an amazing location, it didn't get crowded until 5:30 ish. We got there around 4, and we were able to walk right in and sit at a table right next to the windows.
I would definitely recommend getting a drink here if you're feeling touristy!
Definitely a great place to meet friends. Located in the Renaissance hotel right by the tip of time square with great views and great service, it's a dining experience one would not want to miss!
Took my friends from Japan here to eat and to catch up. Great atmosphere, the dark settings and artistic center pieces really brings this lounge into life. It's a small place and we had called ahead, told that the advance seatings were out but we can always do walkin.
Literally had no wait time and they gave us a table by the windows. No matter where you sit you will always have a great view of time square at night or day.
Food was delicious, very nicely prepared in large portions. Prices are just right. Drinks were amazing. Staff are intuned to your requests. Will definitely come back again!