PILOT

Welcoming our best friends from Virginia at Pilot was a fantastic experience. The vintage boat on Pier 6 offered a charming setting, and the seafood, especially the oysters, was a hit. With a variety of wines and cocktails to choose from, we enjoyed a delightful evening. The added bonus of a downtown Manhattan view enhanced the overall atmosphere.Just a heads up for friends prone to seasickness - the boat's gentle sway is part of the adventure. Pilot is more than a bar; it's a...read full review

Really beautiful view, lovely to eat on deck. Some of the food was great (fresh and clean oysters, nice pickled veg. assortment, well-cooled trout filet). The chowder was served still very cold in the center. Drinks were OK. The hostess was welcoming and helpful. Oysters preparers were happily chatting with us as they worked. Servers were nice but not around much- they had a lot of area to cover. It's not cheap (almost $50 for a dozen oysters). But, eating topside on a small...read full review

Can't beat the atmosphere: a beautifully modified wood sail boat bobbing along the East River just across from the Southern tip of Manhattan. Great sunset views. The food was fantastic: delicious oysters, amazing lobster roll and the scallops were perfect. Service was polite and attentive.