The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square below, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is a tropical oasis in the heart of New York City. Known for its stunning interiors and innovative dishes, it’s a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. And, for the first time ever, the vibrant restaurant has given its menu a full overhaul. The result? A ton of theatrical flair that will evoke the senses.
Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser, the new menu features seasonal favorites along with reinvented classics that give a fresh perspective on traditional French and American cuisine.
“The new Spring menu was inspired by the rhythm of the season itself — its sense of renewal, brightness and delicate abundance. The menu is a celebration of ingredients at their peak, designed to feel both elegant and alive,” said Chef Fraser.
According to Fraser, the restaurant’s interior, which is outfitted with towering trees, ambient lanterns and rugged wooden furnishings, serves as both muse and mirror to the menu.
“Its palette of soft greens and natural textures, combined with filtered sunlight and florals, evokes the feeling of dining within a landscape. We designed the dishes to echo that — vibrant, tactile, and grounded in nature,” he explained. “You’ll see edible flowers, herbaceous oils, and compositions that feel almost botanical in their arrangement,”
While the previous menu emphasized symmetry and formality, Fraser said that the Spring menu leans into spontaneity and softness.
“There’s a sense of looseness in the plating, allowing ingredients to breathe and unfold visually,” he noted. “The presentation is more organic, more seasonal in spirit, and more connected to the story we’re telling now,”
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
Standout entrées include Spring Lamb Ravioli, complete with minted ricotta and fresh peas and garnished with edible flowers. The bold Aphrodite’s Cup cocktail is a refreshing wine berry sorbet with pierre ferrand, mommmenpop grapefruit sparkling rosé and pomegranate seeds.
For dessert, the eye-catching Frozen S’mores amps up the theatrics. It comes out smoked with a cloud puff, and is torched tableside for an Instagram-able moment.
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens
“We think of theater as an extension of storytelling—not spectacle for spectacle’s sake. We all know that we eat with our eyes before our stomach and we really wanted to elevate the visual experience,” Fraser explained. “Just as we eat with our eyes before our mouths, we aim to elevate the visual experience in a way that deepens the flavor. For example, a smoked cloche may lift to reveal our version of s’mores. It’s a moment, but it always leads back to flavor.”
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens dinner menu is available to enjoy daily at Times Square Edition from 5pm through 9:30pm.
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