A real unique restaurant?

[SuperGirlisSuper]

Hello, I'm going to be in new york in early November and looking for a special place to eat with the family. I searched and didn't find anything that intrigued me that much.

So I'm looking for a really unique place that blows other restaurants away. Is there a place that has an aquarium surrounding the dining? Perhaps a rooftop restaurant? I've heard of the Marriot Marquis' revolving restaurant but it doesn't sound that great. By the way the restaurant's cuisine doesn't really matter as long as it has a real unique dining experience.

[whitneybee]

Are you looking for good food with a unique atmosphere/experience to go along with it, or are you looking for a unique atmosphere where the food doesn't really matter?

[JeremyEG]

Maybe Buddakan? Good atmosphere and decent food. Are you looking for something trendy or more formal?

I usually find more recs for food than decor here but you might get some good advice. Have a good trip.
JeremyEG

[shaogo]

Asiate, the spectacular restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is perhaps the singular restaurant you're looking for. Breathtaking views of Central Park from 35 floors up. Superb food. Understated - certainly not Times Square. It will cost you, however. But not as much as many other exceptional NYC Restaurants.

[SuperGirlisSuper]

thank you! Asiate and The Water Club sounds great.

[shaogo]

Another one: The Water Club, on the East River at 34th Street. Dine with a floor-to-ceiling window view of the water, the bridges, the Brooklyn skyline (and boats). You're dining in a converted motor yacht that's still in the water. The nautical decor is clubby and classy. There's a working fireplace in the bar, surrounded by leather seating areas.

The cool thing about this place is that although dinner is on the expensive side, lunch is a bargain, which includes a lobster with app, dessert and potato for $32.

[bronwen]

River Cafe and Boat House are awesome experiences too.