If you’re looking for a nice rooftop spot, this place nails it. Great downtown views and a beautiful setup inside. We just came for drinks—service and vibe were on point, but the drinks weren’t made how we expected. Still worth the visit for the ambiance alone.
Pamela Delarosa
The food was no good at all!! Terrible taste! Service was slow, wine glasses had lipstick stains on them. Would not recommend!
Jake Clemen
My parents and brother were in town visiting so we stopped in here to try it out for dinner. The food was all excellent (crostini apps, mango sticky rice eggroll app, gnocchi entree, salmon entrees). The view both indoors and from the outdoor seating was spectacular ONCE the sun set; otherwise we were partially blinded by the sun and the lack of shade curtains. The service was slow and they admitted being understaffed. I agree with some other reviews about the music - this could have been better with more positive vibes. Let me emphasize again, though, just how good our food was.
Edward Morrissette
Poor excuse of a bar. No cider, plenty of crap American wine though. Slow service and limited options for food. About the only thing it has going for it is the view gimmick.
Faris Sheikh
Honestly was skeptical coming here based on prior reviews and oh my, SO HAPPY I did not do dinner reservations and let this be an impromptu afternoon drinks visit instead.
Service was horrible. They need to train their staff.
- drinks took straight up 30+ minutes to come. Only 3 other tables were seated. We asked for wine & a martini. Two drinks that essentially are made when you just open the bottle and pour it into a glass
- waitress did not understand what “served up” means or how the drinks are presented. Normally I’d be fine with this if the drinks didn’t cost $18-22 each. Do not charge $20 a drink if you can’t train your staff on basic cocktail knowledge.
- overall atmosphere was unexciting. Furniture and ambiance was like taking lawn chairs and metal tables and throwing them on a roof.
Go to Rooftop on the Providence G instead. That’s what we did and had a BLAST!!!
Angela
Such a adorable spot Shocked this place isn't packed Gorgeous aesthetic , with great view Food was bomb
Arlene de la Rocha
Just finished dinner at this ‘restaurant’ returned home and all I feel is nauseated, ants running under my table, food was doused in flavouring that wanted to mask the terrible fare. Will never eat there again. Waiter Brian was apologetic, so sad for him because he was not the ‘cook’ don’t believe chef exists. Find a better place to dine! This was worst than a roadside gas diner, even that would be better, more turnover of the food, not worth one star.
Amy Abajian
No idea how this place doesn’t have higher reviews. The food and cocktails were phenomenal. Flexible with making certain plates vegan. The pesto gnocchi is to die for. Highly recommend.
Carlos A.
We stay at the Aloft for work, so this is my second time eating here. Both times have been awesome. The venu has nice views of the city. They have sitting at the bar, high top sitting, table sitting, and outdoor sitting in the pario. According to the bar tender, the chef changes the menu for each season, and the food is amazing. The last time I ate here, I had their fish dish. It was a white fish with Israeli couscous, green beans, and a lemon sauce. This time around, it was a more Asian centric style menu. So, I ordered the Thai Basil beef skewers (Fresno chili + thai basil marinated flank steak, grilled + served with spicy sweet chili glaze, toasted sesame seeds, garlic + lime gel) and the Yuzu BBQ chicken katzu sandwich (Panko crusted chicken thigh, pickled watermelon + napa cabbage slaw, yuzu bbq sauce, grilled brioche bun, served with a side of kimchi fries). The skewers were cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. But the sandwich, it was a delight to bite into it. I was a happy fat kid. If you stay at the Aloft or want a rooftop view, come here for dinner and enjoy yourself.
MARYJANE EASTON
Went to Blu Velvet Rooftop that took long ago. Got there, place only had four people. We went for brunch . There was nothing on the menu that is listed and pictured on their website. No omelette station, no chicken and waffles nothing. Their new menu was small and all spicy. There was no DJ. Bartender was playing her music which was good. Drinks were good too, but for now website is not updated.
I would give it five stars as me and five girlfriends went there last year and had an amazing time for an R&B brunch. We decided to do it again this year. There were no changes online. We Confirmed our reservations and to our surprise when we all arrived, there was no DJ no music we will highly disappointed. We all have traveled a good distance to get there. The bartender and the waitress were amazing. Ali was our waitress and she was fantastic. Also, our bartender was very accommodating. and a sweetheart. I think all this information needs to be corrected online so no one else makes the same mistake and it was dead in there when you have a DJ you can’t keep people out. The place is packed. I don’t know why this was poor business move… I hope you bring the music back and update your information would be happy to come back again. The food was very good and I think we tried one of almost everything on the brunch menu.!
Maxine
Blu Violet roof bar is a great spot on a Sunday afternoon. Food is wonderful with both traditional and creative choices. I enjoyed a summer sostice and my husband loved a glass of pinot. The view and activity on the riverfront created an atmosphere
Rick Doolittle
This place should consider staying open until its posted times. It is pouring outside. Went in 40 minutes prior to the stated 22:00 closure time and she said they were shutting down in 10 min. I mean wth…that is super frustrating especially since it is in a hotel and I was relying on them for a late dinner tonight as I am staying here. Useless place…there are also no fast casual food places anywhere around this hotel so now I am just out of luck unless I want to get drenched. Ridiculous. If you are open until a certain time you cannot just change it on a damn whim, because it will disenfranchise your customer(s) from ever wanting to return. Oh well…
Jillian Smith
I recently sat outside and had an amazing experience! The decor and view are fantastic with some great cocktails, all of the food is delicious as well! They just rolled out a brand new summer menu.The staff is so friendly with Brian and Dylan as the servers and Ellie and Hannah behind the bar! I definitely will be coming back!
Sandra Bess
Our dining experience was frustrating from start to finish. The service was painfully slow—we waited far too long to even place our order, and our waiter had to ask us what we wanted not once, not twice, but three separate times. On top of that, we were charged for drinks we never received, and despite pointing it out, nothing was done to correct the bill. I ended up paying $60 for a meal that was barely worth $20, and the food was mediocre at best. I won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you enjoy being overcharged and ignored.
If you’re looking for a nice rooftop spot, this place nails it. Great downtown views and a beautiful setup inside. We just came for drinks—service and vibe were on point, but the drinks weren’t made how we expected. Still worth the visit for the ambiance alone.
The food was no good at all!! Terrible taste! Service was slow, wine glasses had lipstick stains on them. Would not recommend!
My parents and brother were in town visiting so we stopped in here to try it out for dinner. The food was all excellent (crostini apps, mango sticky rice eggroll app, gnocchi entree, salmon entrees). The view both indoors and from the outdoor seating was spectacular ONCE the sun set; otherwise we were partially blinded by the sun and the lack of shade curtains. The service was slow and they admitted being understaffed. I agree with some other reviews about the music - this could have been better with more positive vibes. Let me emphasize again, though, just how good our food was.
Poor excuse of a bar. No cider, plenty of crap American wine though. Slow service and limited options for food. About the only thing it has going for it is the view gimmick.
Honestly was skeptical coming here based on prior reviews and oh my, SO HAPPY I did not do dinner reservations and let this be an impromptu afternoon drinks visit instead.
Service was horrible. They need to train their staff.
- drinks took straight up 30+ minutes to come. Only 3 other tables were seated. We asked for wine & a martini. Two drinks that essentially are made when you just open the bottle and pour it into a glass
- waitress did not understand what “served up” means or how the drinks are presented. Normally I’d be fine with this if the drinks didn’t cost $18-22 each. Do not charge $20 a drink if you can’t train your staff on basic cocktail knowledge.
- overall atmosphere was unexciting. Furniture and ambiance was like taking lawn chairs and metal tables and throwing them on a roof.
Go to Rooftop on the Providence G instead. That’s what we did and had a BLAST!!!
Such a adorable spot Shocked this place isn't packed Gorgeous aesthetic , with great view Food was bomb
Just finished dinner at this ‘restaurant’ returned home and all I feel is nauseated, ants running under my table, food was doused in flavouring that wanted to mask the terrible fare. Will never eat there again. Waiter Brian was apologetic, so sad for him because he was not the ‘cook’ don’t believe chef exists. Find a better place to dine! This was worst than a roadside gas diner, even that would be better, more turnover of the food, not worth one star.
No idea how this place doesn’t have higher reviews. The food and cocktails were phenomenal. Flexible with making certain plates vegan. The pesto gnocchi is to die for. Highly recommend.
We stay at the Aloft for work, so this is my second time eating here. Both times have been awesome. The venu has nice views of the city. They have sitting at the bar, high top sitting, table sitting, and outdoor sitting in the pario. According to the bar tender, the chef changes the menu for each season, and the food is amazing. The last time I ate here, I had their fish dish. It was a white fish with Israeli couscous, green beans, and a lemon sauce. This time around, it was a more Asian centric style menu. So, I ordered the Thai Basil beef skewers (Fresno chili + thai basil marinated flank steak, grilled + served with spicy sweet chili glaze, toasted sesame seeds, garlic + lime gel) and the Yuzu BBQ chicken katzu sandwich (Panko crusted chicken thigh, pickled watermelon + napa cabbage slaw, yuzu bbq sauce, grilled brioche bun, served with a side of kimchi fries). The skewers were cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. But the sandwich, it was a delight to bite into it. I was a happy fat kid. If you stay at the Aloft or want a rooftop view, come here for dinner and enjoy yourself.
Went to Blu Velvet Rooftop that took long ago. Got there, place only had four people. We went for brunch . There was nothing on the menu that is listed and pictured on their website. No omelette station, no chicken and waffles nothing. Their new menu was small and all spicy. There was no DJ. Bartender was playing her music which was good. Drinks were good too, but for now website is not updated.
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I would give it five stars as me and five girlfriends went there last year and had an amazing time for an R&B brunch. We decided to do it again this year. There were no changes online. We Confirmed our reservations and to our surprise when we all arrived, there was no DJ no music we will highly disappointed. We all have traveled a good distance to get there. The bartender and the waitress were amazing. Ali was our waitress and she was fantastic. Also, our bartender was very accommodating. and a sweetheart.
I think all this information needs to be corrected online so no one else makes the same mistake and it was dead in there when you have a DJ you can’t keep people out. The place is packed. I don’t know why this was poor business move… I hope you bring the music back and update your information would be happy to come back again. The food was very good and I think we tried one of almost everything on the brunch menu.!
Blu Violet roof bar is a great spot on a Sunday afternoon. Food is wonderful with both traditional and creative choices. I enjoyed a summer sostice and my husband loved a glass of pinot. The view and activity on the riverfront created an atmosphere
This place should consider staying open until its posted times. It is pouring outside. Went in 40 minutes prior to the stated 22:00 closure time and she said they were shutting down in 10 min. I mean wth…that is super frustrating especially since it is in a hotel and I was relying on them for a late dinner tonight as I am staying here. Useless place…there are also no fast casual food places anywhere around this hotel so now I am just out of luck unless I want to get drenched. Ridiculous. If you are open until a certain time you cannot just change it on a damn whim, because it will disenfranchise your customer(s) from ever wanting to return. Oh well…
I recently sat outside and had an amazing experience! The decor and view are fantastic with some great cocktails, all of the food is delicious as well! They just rolled out a brand new summer menu.The staff is so friendly with Brian and Dylan as the servers and Ellie and Hannah behind the bar! I definitely will be coming back!
Our dining experience was frustrating from start to finish. The service was painfully slow—we waited far too long to even place our order, and our waiter had to ask us what we wanted not once, not twice, but three separate times. On top of that, we were charged for drinks we never received, and despite pointing it out, nothing was done to correct the bill. I ended up paying $60 for a meal that was barely worth $20, and the food was mediocre at best. I won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you enjoy being overcharged and ignored.
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