We went Saturday early evening and there was no line. And tis true, the drinks are pretty pricey, but I can't really comment on the service since we only had a couple of martinis and the place wasn't that busy. On the way out the infamous line was forming...and boy were we glad we took the early bird route. Great view and worth at least a drink or two just to see it even in the daylight.
Pros: view
Cons: expensive
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