Recent Thoughts on The Penthouse (Huntley Hotel)

[goody]

Anyone been to The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel recently? The review from February were not super but I'm wondering if they worked out the kinks by now.

[hrhboo]

Food is uninspired and overpriced. Drinks and view are great!

[nosh]

Reports are that Lindsay Lohan and other stars were there last weekend. 'Nuff said.

A shame to have lost the old Toppers, where even a nonstar without an entourage or even a reservation could come up that cool elevator, take a seat inside (without a security guy outside or a doorman), and for the price of a drink or two enjoy a spectacular view and sunset and even chow on a simple mexican buffet. You don't know what you got till its gone.

[Raymondo]

Wasn't that a Mexican restaurant a long time ago? Or was I hallucinating?

[Servorg]

Right. Toppers

[Wolfgang]

Toppers put out chips and salsa during happy hour and had a quesadilla on the menu, but I wouldn't call it a Mexican restaurant.

I don't know what came before Toppers.

[fdb]

I think at one point in history, it was Poncho Villa--also a "Mexican" restaurant.

[cagey]

Well if we go back far enough, it was called "Gates of Spain." I don't ever recall a memorable meal in any of the restarants' incarnations.... The northwest side for drinks was always the call - chips and margaritas and a sunset view.

[michellemabelle]

I have been twice and thought the food was pretty good, but VERY expensive for what it was. The room is gorgeous and chic. I would probably just go for cocktails.

[glutton]

I completely agree. Go for drinks. If you must eat there, be prepared to over-spend. It won't be inedible, but it won't be remarkable in any way.

[yogachik]

Food is inconsistent - either very good or very bad. But it's still the best room in town.