Valerie

Valerie is a restaurant and bar at 45 W 45th St in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The venue presents a contemporary take on the New York social dining tradition, combining food, drinks and an atmosphere designed for conversation and shared occasions. Its character is vibrant and polished, with an emphasis on creativity across the dining and bar experience.

The menu is built for different parts of the day, with lunch, brunch and dinner offering a choice between lighter bites and more indulgent plates. The format suits a quick meal, a longer catch-up or an evening centred on drinks and food. The bar places attention on craft, with cocktails, house wines and draft beers available alongside the dining menu.

Valerie also has recurring occasions that shape its calendar. Weekday happy hour runs from 4pm to 7pm, bringing together cocktails, house wines, draft beers, oysters and light bites in a relaxed after-work setting. Sunday brunch includes elevated brunch favourites, signature cocktails and live jazz from 11am to 3pm, giving the late-morning service a clear entertainment focus.

For celebrations and organised gatherings, the venue offers private and semi-private spaces, group happy hours and full-venue events. Menus for these occasions are described as inventive, while the overall approach is intended to keep event planning stylish and straightforward. Group happy hour bookings require a reservation.

Valerie is suited to diners looking for a Midtown restaurant with a social atmosphere, a full bar and flexible dining across the day. It can work for business-area lunches, evening drinks, Sunday brunches and private functions. For a traveller from the Whitsundays, the venue provides a city dining stop with a distinctly New York setting and a programme that moves from daytime meals to after-work drinks and weekend jazz.