Yes the views are amazing but for the price of the food such small portions not worth it
Rene Denese
Breathtaking view of lower Manhattan, impeccable service, cocktails worth trying, an extensive wine list which includes half bottles and food presented as a piece of art and taste so divine.
Oscar Taveras
Amazing location with jaw dropping views of Manhattan. Great food and great service as well. I recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Carla O.
WOW I am so impressed with this place ! I celebrated my birthday here with my family and I loved every minute of it ! From the outstanding service , to the attention to detail , the view , the ambiance and the food everything was top notch ! I mean could you expect any less from a fine dinning establishment !! Honestly I thought people only came here for the view but the food was amazing . From the moment we sat down to the moment we left we were catered to . We sat outdoors and there were heat lamps and space heaters . We also felt pretty safe . The food was a 3 course prefixe meal for $130 ( not including tax and tip ) which included appetizer , entree and dessert . I've included pictures of each dish . The plates were small but surprisingly very filling ! We left completely satisfied and raving about our experience . Yes this is a splurge type of place but if you've got a special occasion definitely give it a try ! It's so beautiful ! Also definitely make a reservation or else you will not be seated .
Erhan Eki
The view is really great,but the food isis way better.so delicious. I felt i am very important with their service. Cant wait to go back.The garden is magical
Silvia S.
I love to come here to celebrate my Anniversary, service is outstanding from the beginning to end. The view is one of the most beautiful and romantics. Our food was delicious and perfectly presented. Love the signature Broolyn Bridge dessert, and they always take the time to congratulate us for our Anniversary.
Victor T.
I booked a dinner reservation for Thursday night a week in advance. Upon arrival we were greeted and had complimentary glasses of champagne due to having to wait almost in the rain (also I'm assuming for being newly engaged as I put in the reservation notes as well). It was POURING rain as thunderstorms were forecasted, but the way River Cafe was set up there was no problem having comfort for the patrons that went. It was STILL a packed house at 9 pm. Service was impeccable, attention to detail even though it was a packed house and there was a downpour, the waiters were attentive and had such a great attitude and friendly. My glass was never empty! The prefix meal that my fiancé and I had tasted so freaking great: appetizer shrimp and dumplings, the main course fiancé had risotto and I had duck, and the dessert was a mix of deserts cake shaped to look like Brooklyn bridge, sherbet, etc. Most importantly: the view. The view is incredible and beautiful and made the experience that much better. Thank you River Cafe to end the day to being newly engaged and making it more special!
Tina Longrigg
The River Cafe is the most amazing restaurant I have been to. If you are visiting New York this place is a must! The food and service are amazing and the view, just wow! The night my husband and I visited here will live with us forever...like being in a movie
Dmitriy Y.
A gem of NYC with a heart of gold. The River Cafe helped plan the most amazing wedding day imagined, in less than 3 weeks (you heard that right!). The team (from Alyson to the valet) went above and beyond to help make our special day unforgettable. All in a time of COVID. We were able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all outdoors - per federal and state guidelines. All the tables were socially distant and they provided the flexibility for family and friends to celebrate within their comfort level.The food - this was our first time here but if you read any credible review you know there is nothing like it. The views - just take a walk around the venue and see for yourself. Thank you River Cafe!
Leila A.
This place is a fairytale! Absolutely amazing ambiance. From the music to the lights. If you are ever thinking of going, GO!! As for the food, it was also incredible. Everyone there was dressed up but there is no dress code (unless I missed it).
Best parts of our dinner - great decor and location, friendly and funny waiter, attentive staff and service. For the price point, the overall experience was acceptable but I don't think I'd ever revisit, other than for the location. There are many restaurants with cheaper fixed price menus and better food. The best dish from our night was the octopus appetizer that we got. It's probably in the top octopus dishes I've ever had. Everything else was good but not amazing.
Rudd V.
Meh, I've been here before covid and it was good. Went today and they refused to sit me by the water because I wasn't a regular. I asked what it takes to be a regular and they said you need to eat here 40 years. F*ck that. I ate for 3 hours and only 2 of 5 water front spots were filled. To the snooty blonde lady they refused to let me eat by the water at tables that would go empty, screw you. I wont be back again. Why do do you treat non existent customers better than actual customers?Won't be back again. If you won't a special dinner, don't go here. Apparently they only care if you have been going 40 years years. To everyone else, pound sand.
Kang Li
Incredible experience! The Oyster appetizer was great and everything else was just spectacular including the main course and the great views. The weather was also excellent today. The staffs and their service were just sheer excellence. We were also glad they have valet parking cause lord knows street parking is just near impossible around the area. I’d recommend this place to everyone
Maya N.
The perfect ambience with beautiful classical music the crisp water breeze and impeccable service and ingredients was found in this Covid environment at the River Café. Great for a date, anniversary, celebration - there was some thing about the magical allure of the candlelight lantern setting amidst a secret garden while simultaneously floating on the water with the entire Manhattan skyline looming in the back while Chopin and Vivaldi floated in the backdrop of the evening. The food was fixed price $125 per person and afforded the perfect amount of fullness and explosion of flavors.My favorite was the hearty shrimp appetizer We did sweet chili sauce and grilled corn mash and the black Seabass fillet even though the signature dish of the Branzino sea bass was deboned -much to my lazy delight And was feeling owing to it's toasted fried crumb topping as well as the shrimp Layer it was wrapped in.The desert Trio along with the four cookies was the perfect cap of the meal. My favorite personal dessert was the Brooklyn Bridge chocolate ganache tart on a bed of raspberry purée, but the light peach sorbet was almost bursting in its freshness and was a close second. Overall between service, ambience, food options, seafood options for my pescatarian Muslim palate, A new favorite is found in Brooklyn
Xidan Z.
One of my fav restaurant in NYC, and I especially like the romantic restaurant which is decorated by flowers lol, also the dessert "Brooklyn Bridge" is definitely my fav one! hope the indoors dinning can open soon!!! Missing those cute restaurants so much!!!
Yes the views are amazing but for the price of the food such small portions not worth it
Breathtaking view of lower Manhattan, impeccable service, cocktails worth trying, an extensive wine list which includes half bottles and food presented as a piece of art and taste so divine.
Amazing location with jaw dropping views of Manhattan. Great food and great service as well. I recommend this restaurant to anyone.
WOW I am so impressed with this place ! I celebrated my birthday here with my family and I loved every minute of it ! From the outstanding service , to the attention to detail , the view , the ambiance and the food everything was top notch ! I mean could you expect any less from a fine dinning establishment !! Honestly I thought people only came here for the view but the food was amazing . From the moment we sat down to the moment we left we were catered to . We sat outdoors and there were heat lamps and space heaters . We also felt pretty safe . The food was a 3 course prefixe meal for $130 ( not including tax and tip ) which included appetizer , entree and dessert . I've included pictures of each dish . The plates were small but surprisingly very filling ! We left completely satisfied and raving about our experience . Yes this is a splurge type of place but if you've got a special occasion definitely give it a try ! It's so beautiful ! Also definitely make a reservation or else you will not be seated .
The view is really great,but the food isis way better.so delicious. I felt i am very important with their service. Cant wait to go back.The garden is magical
I love to come here to celebrate my Anniversary, service is outstanding from the beginning to end. The view is one of the most beautiful and romantics. Our food was delicious and perfectly presented. Love the signature Broolyn Bridge dessert, and they always take the time to congratulate us for our Anniversary.
I booked a dinner reservation for Thursday night a week in advance. Upon arrival we were greeted and had complimentary glasses of champagne due to having to wait almost in the rain (also I'm assuming for being newly engaged as I put in the reservation notes as well). It was POURING rain as thunderstorms were forecasted, but the way River Cafe was set up there was no problem having comfort for the patrons that went. It was STILL a packed house at 9 pm. Service was impeccable, attention to detail even though it was a packed house and there was a downpour, the waiters were attentive and had such a great attitude and friendly. My glass was never empty! The prefix meal that my fiancé and I had tasted so freaking great: appetizer shrimp and dumplings, the main course fiancé had risotto and I had duck, and the dessert was a mix of deserts cake shaped to look like Brooklyn bridge, sherbet, etc. Most importantly: the view. The view is incredible and beautiful and made the experience that much better. Thank you River Cafe to end the day to being newly engaged and making it more special!
The River Cafe is the most amazing restaurant I have been to. If you are visiting New York this place is a must! The food and service are amazing and the view, just wow! The night my husband and I visited here will live with us forever...like being in a movie
A gem of NYC with a heart of gold. The River Cafe helped plan the most amazing wedding day imagined, in less than 3 weeks (you heard that right!). The team (from Alyson to the valet) went above and beyond to help make our special day unforgettable. All in a time of COVID. We were able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all outdoors - per federal and state guidelines. All the tables were socially distant and they provided the flexibility for family and friends to celebrate within their comfort level.The food - this was our first time here but if you read any credible review you know there is nothing like it. The views - just take a walk around the venue and see for yourself. Thank you River Cafe!
This place is a fairytale! Absolutely amazing ambiance. From the music to the lights. If you are ever thinking of going, GO!! As for the food, it was also incredible. Everyone there was dressed up but there is no dress code (unless I missed it).
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Best parts of our dinner - great decor and location, friendly and funny waiter, attentive staff and service. For the price point, the overall experience was acceptable but I don't think I'd ever revisit, other than for the location. There are many restaurants with cheaper fixed price menus and better food. The best dish from our night was the octopus appetizer that we got. It's probably in the top octopus dishes I've ever had. Everything else was good but not amazing.
Meh, I've been here before covid and it was good. Went today and they refused to sit me by the water because I wasn't a regular. I asked what it takes to be a regular and they said you need to eat here 40 years. F*ck that. I ate for 3 hours and only 2 of 5 water front spots were filled. To the snooty blonde lady they refused to let me eat by the water at tables that would go empty, screw you. I wont be back again. Why do do you treat non existent customers better than actual customers?Won't be back again. If you won't a special dinner, don't go here. Apparently they only care if you have been going 40 years years. To everyone else, pound sand.
Incredible experience! The Oyster appetizer was great and everything else was just spectacular including the main course and the great views. The weather was also excellent today. The staffs and their service were just sheer excellence. We were also glad they have valet parking cause lord knows street parking is just near impossible around the area. I’d recommend this place to everyone
The perfect ambience with beautiful classical music the crisp water breeze and impeccable service and ingredients was found in this Covid environment at the River Café. Great for a date, anniversary, celebration - there was some thing about the magical allure of the candlelight lantern setting amidst a secret garden while simultaneously floating on the water with the entire Manhattan skyline looming in the back while Chopin and Vivaldi floated in the backdrop of the evening. The food was fixed price $125 per person and afforded the perfect amount of fullness and explosion of flavors.My favorite was the hearty shrimp appetizer We did sweet chili sauce and grilled corn mash and the black Seabass fillet even though the signature dish of the Branzino sea bass was deboned -much to my lazy delight And was feeling owing to it's toasted fried crumb topping as well as the shrimp Layer it was wrapped in.The desert Trio along with the four cookies was the perfect cap of the meal. My favorite personal dessert was the Brooklyn Bridge chocolate ganache tart on a bed of raspberry purée, but the light peach sorbet was almost bursting in its freshness and was a close second. Overall between service, ambience, food options, seafood options for my pescatarian Muslim palate, A new favorite is found in Brooklyn
One of my fav restaurant in NYC, and I especially like the romantic restaurant which is decorated by flowers lol, also the dessert "Brooklyn Bridge" is definitely my fav one! hope the indoors dinning can open soon!!! Missing those cute restaurants so much!!!