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BG - Bergdorf Goodman
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About
Sophistication on the Seventh Floor of Bergdorf Goodman with afternoon into evening Central Park views. BG is a modern interpretation of the aristocratic social salon. Like a Park Avenue residence from the age of cosmopolitan glamour. Well-appointed and bright, the drawing room atmosphere is an intimate conversational setting for lunch, tea and early supper or cocktails. The light and sparkling menu is a modern take on classic New York fare.<br /> All Day menu served Mon - Sat from Noon-6 PM , and Sunday from Noon -5 PM<br />*Enjoy Afternoon Tea service Mon-Sat from Noon:-5:00 PM and Sun from Noon-5:00 PM, reservations required.<br /><br />
Features
CUISINES
Contemporary
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:30 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.5
545 reviews
Excellent
359
Very good
124
Average
32
Poor
21
Terrible
9
Michael C
Bronxville
Mar 2024 • friends
I return often to BG-Bergdorf Goodman to treat friends and colleagues to afternoon tea. This time with two old friends certainly did not disappoint. Two of us had the Royal Tea Service with the added glass of excellent Champagne. The tea sandwiches were fresh and delicious. The pot of English Breakfast tea had sufficient loose tea for a second infusion of hot water. The scone with clotted cream, lemon curd, and strawberry preserves was great, and the desserts were subline. Daniel is an excellent, competent, attentive yet unobtrusive waiter. Thank you, Bergdorf's, for remaining consistently true to your high standards.
Written March 25, 2024
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Ashely Fang
New York City
Jul 2023 • friends
This is a classic spot to do afternoon tea - while I personally think the tea royale service is completely unnecessary, tea service comes with some finger sandwiches, scones, and a little dessert tray. Nibbling on these while overlooking Central Park and sipping tea truly sets the mood to go on dates, gossip, and catch up with friends. I personally adore the scones and took the adorable little pot of honey with me on the way out but my friend really enjoyed the top tier of desserts, while the bottom tray of finger sandwiches is average. The restaurant is popular on weekends, so try to come during weekdays. Even so, the waitstaff are quick and prompt with service on busy days and you will not be kept waiting long!
Written July 19, 2023
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erin w
Naples
Dec 2022 • friends
Busy yet beautifully well run tastefully decorated for the season restaurant with pricey hearty cocktails and delicious cuisine served by efficient wait staff! Jessica was our server. So delightful and pleasant to us! We were three ladies from Philadelphia and somehow got talking with manager Bruno who kindly graced us with champagne whilst enjoying our rich and delicious chocolate desert.
Bergdorfs is huge to stroll through and Restaurant is up on the top upper floor and as you stroll to get there you can get turned around side tracked because of the multiple warren of display rooms! For us on a December visit there was Christmas decor like no other! No wonder there is a delicious restaurant in this huge store! You literally could spend a day in there! Especially if you have deep pockets!
Written December 6, 2022
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val062
Brooklyn
May 2022 • none
This was a shocker (not a good one). We went here for the wow factor, obviously. If you go as well, keep in mind you will be paying for the location/view. The service was impeccable, the restaurant and the staff really made sure that our experience was just incredible. Here's the shocker - the food. Oh the horror. Whoever the chef(s) is should be tied to the chair and fed the same dishes they made! We ordered a crabcake and a salmon with one alcoholic drink to sip on. How can one ruin couscous? Well it happened. We tried each others dishes to make sure neither one of us was going crazy. Crabcake came with a small coleslaw and splat of fancy tasting mayo mix. The best part of crabcake dish was the mayo mix, see the light greenish splat on dish for reference. The salmon dish...ughh the fact that it was salmon made it tolerable, the couscous did not have a chance...how and why would you ruin couscous!!!!??? You will get better flavor at Ikea (kid you not). The one drink we ordered was a flop it was so alcoholic I could have ordered a shot at an east village bar.. Both of us were taken back by the polar opposite of pristine service and staff vs the food that was butchered with no mercy. Few weeks later I dined in an Amtrack sleeper and their prepackaged dinner dish was tastier than this. Definitely memorable experience, it is now the threshold of quality of food we are getting at a specific restaurant. Fyi, I NEVER decline dessert, splitting but always trying at least one. When another incredible staff came in to offer dessert menu I had to decline so that my taste buds did not commit suicide. It would have been unfortunate if the two dishes were followed by a similarly made dessert. We tipped plenty, but I cannot justify paying $200 for mediocre food. So many places where you can get tasty fish (any other fancy restaurant or ikea) and yummy crabcakes (pennsylvania 6 nyc or cheesecake factory). Originally we were suppose to do afternoon tea, but we did not make it in time, and settled for dinner, figuring we woould come back next time for it. Reading mixed reviews on afternoon tea, it's a hit or a miss, and Im not spending another $200 on that again. The two stars are for the staff, otherwise this should be zero.
Written April 14, 2023
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rach k
London
Apr 2023 • friends
My friend and I are avid afternoon tea fans and have had many in London/ UK so booked afternoon tea here as a special treat on our visit to NYC.
The views over Central Park is special. The service is very good.
However, it is an “ok” afternoon tea. The portion sizes aren’t very American sized or average size (small teeny sandwiches) and the bread tasted a little dry (dare I say stale?). The pastries bite sized and the scones a little dull.
It would be nicer to have more of a something than little bits of mini things.
The puff was pointless, the deviled eggs tasteless, the salmon thingy delicious.
It was enough, but sadly not impressive.
And for the $ it was a 6/ 10.
The champagne was delicious though.
Written April 7, 2023
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Michael C
Bronxville
Jun 2023 • solo
As usual, BG Bergdorf Goodman rose to the occasion and provided an outstanding afternoon tea experience. Obtaining reservation on Open Table was easy and quick. Host and waitstaff are highly professional, courteous, competent and timely. Fresh and delicious assortment of tea sandwiches, canapes, spicy devilled egg, scone, orange marmalade, Devonshire cream, strawberry preserves, and rich, tiny desserts, all on two-tiered tea stand. Plenty of English Breakfast tea for second cup with honey and fresh lemon, e.g., my favorite. Have been many times and will return often.
Written June 2, 2023
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WAD
Tichborne
Feb 2025 • couples
So squashed in. Felt absolutely claustrophobic. Old and dusty. Same since forever. Elevator take forever Shopping for specific list. Sucessful purchases but the whole environment was off. Beauty was a nightmare. Selling scent in that tiny environment is a sin
Written February 21, 2025
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DrNeilG-UK
Manchester
Mar 2023 • friends
I visited the restaurant with my friend earlier in the week. We drank champagne at a very reasonable price by NYC standards whilst overlooking Central Park. We also ordered beautiful salads and deserts. Our server (Nick) was great and made our visit enjoyable.
Written March 31, 2023
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Bryce S
New Hope
Jul 2022 • none
We had lunch at the BG Restaurant on the 7th floor of the Bergdorf Goodman store on Saturday. We made reservations a couple of weeks in advance. The restaurant is on the small side. As you would expect, people are pretty well dressed!
I had a 16 oz German beer, priced at $11. My entree was a Croque Mousieur, which is a knife and fork sandwich served hot. It came with a green salad. It ran about $29. My wife had the truffled chicken salad sandwich. It ran about $29. Both were very good choices.
Service was excellent and friendly. The people watching was great. We had a spectacular view over Central Park.
Written July 17, 2022
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Dec 2023 • friends
Afternoon tea with friends was great. The nuit d’ete tea was great as was everything else served. Some table favorites were the truffle chicken salad sandwich, the deviled eggs and the caviar puffs. Service was amazing. Definitely recommend!
Written December 2, 2023
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Apr 2023 • couples
My wife and I popped in here for lunch one day during our vacation. She had a salad, which was very good. I had the cauliflower steak (I am not a vegetarian, but I wanted something healthy), and this was OUTSTANDING. The waitress was excellent. The complementary rolls were inedible, though (hard, crumbly, and flavorless). The price was what you'd expect at BG. Would we return? For the cauliflower, yes.
Written April 30, 2023
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Mar 2021 • none
Absolutely magical! The service was impeccable. The quality of the teas and absolutely everything in the tiered serving tray was delicious. Nothing to envy the British tea time at Fortnum and Mason. We will certainly go back!
Written March 23, 2021
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Penny C
Hedge End
Feb 2023 • couples
Had the most delicious lunch here and lucky enough to get a table with a view over Central Park. Had their famous devilled eggs to start followed by lobster mac and cheese. Both tasted so good. The mac & cheese was packed with large pieces of lobster, decadent and rich. We shared the BG desert again delicious. A lovely experience with great service.
Written February 10, 2023
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Marcus Hollidon
New York City
Aug 2023 • solo
Amazing place in the 7th floor of an amazing restaurant overlooking Central Park. Bergdorf Goodman is a staple in New York and eating at their restaurant BG is a real treat. While here I discovered the absolute best and most amazing ice cream I’ve ever eaten. I’ve always been partial to run raisin but this is my new favorite. I’ll be back for this ice cream.
Written October 13, 2023
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Franz K
Las Vegas
Nov 2021 • business
Tucked away on the top floor of the woman’s store with views over Central Park, it is still the buzzing place for lunch or afternoon tea. Great service and delicious food. The place is always a winner!
Written November 26, 2021
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