Definitely overpriced Food is okay Won’t be coming back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Wilkie Joissaint
If you can’t make it to the Bahamas or Mexico, then @kokosatpearlalley is the perfect tropical escape right in NYC! 🌴✨
📍 Kokos by Pear Alley / 89 South St, Pier 17 NYC
I stumbled on this gem, and it’s giving full vacation vibes without leaving the city! The Seaport’s Pier 17 just got a serious upgrade with Kokos’ beach-inspired menu, tropical cocktails, and a laid-back atmosphere that instantly transports you to paradise. 🍹🌺
What to try: 🥥 Jerk Chicken Sliders: Tangy BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw on Martins Potato Rolls (yes, they are that good) 🥥 Dominican Hamburgers: Chimichurri + Slaw (flavor bomb) 🥥 Rum Cake: Dessert goals 😋 🥥 Cocktails: Sip a Koko’s Painkiller in a coconut or try the Spicy Watermelon Margarita served in a fish glass (Instagrammable AND delicious!)
This spot is not just about the food, it’s a whole mood. Think cozy cabanas, lush greenery, and that killer waterfront view. Plus, the ceviche cart is a nice touch if you’re looking for something fresh!
💫 Pro Tip: Hit up their happy hour! Monday-Friday from 4PM-7PM or weekends from 12PM-2PM. Cocktails for $10? Yes, please! 🍻 Beer for $5-$8, and wine at $9. You’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a tropical paradise without the price tag.
✨ And don’t miss Sundays—when they whip out the live coconut cart! They slice and prepare coconuts on the spot, and you can sip straight from the source.
Whether it’s a chill date night or catching up with friends, Kokos is a seriously stunning spot. The vibes are unmatched, the drinks are strong, and that sunset over the pier? Unbelievable. 🌅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Chips Salsa, Giant Cinnamon Roll & Egg Sandwich, Oysters Dozen and Half Dozen, Aguachile
Jose Asti
Sadly a huge disappointment, service completely unfriendly, our server was careless , not even a busy day . We ordered 2 mojitos , came with 1 or two leafs and no alcohol, bartenders need a better attitude as well , saw them asking a group of customers if they liked the drinks because they didn’t see a significant tip, completely unprofessional, but after I had my drinks i understood those gentleman’s , my daughters Lemonade tasted the same as my “mojito” . Food .. the “ceviche” was bland , the only thing good in this place was the French fries and the view . This location have so much potential if you had the right personal .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paul M
Food is not worth the cost. Cocktails and wine were good. The service at the bar was excellent and the atmosphere is the reason you go here, views are spectacular
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joseph Curto
The atmosphere could not be better! Beautiful restaurant beautiful views, the service is painful. The bar moves at a snails pace with an empty restaurant. Bathrooms also had no soup or towels on a Saturday afternoon. Frustrating experience
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Dorie Clark
This was the most profound failure of hospitality I’ve ever experienced. A full month before our reservation date, I made a reservation for a party of 10, as I was hosting a group in town. Koko’s confirmed repeatedly, including via text the day before. The day of the reservation, about four hours prior, I received a phone call informing me that they had booked the entire restaurant for a private event and that our reservation was being unilaterally cancelled. They offered to host us next door at their sister establishment, the Lions Lounge. We really didn’t have a choice at that point, so we agreed. Turns out the other restaurant doesn’t have water views, so is far inferior, and our drinks were wildly delayed because only one bartender/server was on duty and he explained that no one had told him there would be a large group. He took our food order, only to rescind it 15 minutes later when he informed us that the kitchen was closed due to the private event. He was kind and resourceful and literally had us order food from Malibu Diner, the restaurant next door, which he brought over to us. We finally got it about 75 minutes after being seated. It wasn’t his fault at all. But the gall and profound disrespect of having our reservation suddenly cancelled without apology and being given a wildly subpar experience for a large group that booked 30 days prior is unacceptable. Is there a manager or owner who reads these and cares? If yes, they need to understand how massively they failed here.
Margaret Dorhout
Great drinks and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jalen Mercer
Waiter came twice to check on us within 2 hours also , gave us no utensils , gave us water not until an hour after we set down . Didn’t ask us did we want a second drink or any extra entrees until it was time to close . Terrible service . The restaurant was also not full . Very disappointed with the inadequacies and lack of hospitality within place . We have only seen the waiter about two times , within the 2 hours we were here . But , bartender at the bar was very good . Waiter was terrible .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
LMarie M
**Disappointing Experience - Won’t Be Returning**
We had a really disappointing experience at this restaurant. It started off on the wrong foot when the girl at the outdoor desk was incredibly rude when we simply asked if we needed a reservation. Once seated, the service was painfully slow, and by the time our food finally arrived, our drinks were still nowhere to be found. To make matters worse, one of the drinks we ordered wasn’t available, and though we were offered a shot as a replacement, it never arrived.
The food itself was underwhelming. The tortilla chips were stale, and the ceviche was bland and overloaded with spicy mayo, which completely drowned out any other flavors. Overall, it was a pretty bad experience, and we won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Tannaz
What to say… The drinks are some of the tastiest while overlooking the water. How can it take 1 hour to serve a drink when there’s no customers in the establishment? If you are not in a rush, I will recommend this place. But not if you don’t have the luxury of painfully spending 1 hour for your carefully crafted beverage.
I am not sure how a spacious spot like Kokos remains somewhat of a hidden Gem, but here we are. This place caught me by surprise and I've been coming back regularly ever since. There is ambiance, a view of the water, multiple bars, a pool table, cabanas, arcade games tucked in a corner and a great live band on Fridays. Kokos is an absolute go to spot with amazing staff like Liam, Nini, Bjorn and others.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Laverne Chambers
I have called this place MULTIPLE times in an attempt to speak to make a reservation. No one EVER picks up. You are provided an option to text someone but no one responds to your text. You are provided an option to speak with someone "immediately" but no one picks up. The Resy platform is not even working. When I was in the area, I could not understand how this place was so empty on a beautiful weekend day. NOW I understand. This is clearly a reflection of the service or lack thereof for this establishment. P.S. Management, don't bother responding to this with an apology about "my bad experience."
Service: 1
Claudio García
What an excellent view and attention, perfect place for a good dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Lobert
They only get 1 Star because they charged our Credit Card 3 times. We only had drinks so I cant judge the food, but the staff was friendly and the location is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Monique Smith
Spot is definitely a tourist / IG trap. The hostess was curt & seemed bothered. Perhaps his pants were cuttof his circulation ??♀️. The assigned waitress was clueless..just floating through the day type of vibe. And her lack of under garments was offensive. Even Hooters requires bras. Thank goodness a more seasoned waiter opined the inefficient serv& chopped in. Long story short...good for photos, playing pool & drinks when killing time.
Definitely overpriced
Food is okay
Won’t be coming back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
If you can’t make it to the Bahamas or Mexico, then @kokosatpearlalley is the perfect tropical escape right in NYC! 🌴✨
📍 Kokos by Pear Alley / 89 South St, Pier 17 NYC
I stumbled on this gem, and it’s giving full vacation vibes without leaving the city! The Seaport’s Pier 17 just got a serious upgrade with Kokos’ beach-inspired menu, tropical cocktails, and a laid-back atmosphere that instantly transports you to paradise. 🍹🌺
What to try:
🥥 Jerk Chicken Sliders: Tangy BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw on Martins Potato Rolls (yes, they are that good)
🥥 Dominican Hamburgers: Chimichurri + Slaw (flavor bomb)
🥥 Rum Cake: Dessert goals 😋
🥥 Cocktails: Sip a Koko’s Painkiller in a coconut or try the Spicy Watermelon Margarita served in a fish glass (Instagrammable AND delicious!)
This spot is not just about the food, it’s a whole mood. Think cozy cabanas, lush greenery, and that killer waterfront view. Plus, the ceviche cart is a nice touch if you’re looking for something fresh!
💫 Pro Tip: Hit up their happy hour! Monday-Friday from 4PM-7PM or weekends from 12PM-2PM. Cocktails for $10? Yes, please! 🍻 Beer for $5-$8, and wine at $9. You’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a tropical paradise without the price tag.
✨ And don’t miss Sundays—when they whip out the live coconut cart! They slice and prepare coconuts on the spot, and you can sip straight from the source.
Whether it’s a chill date night or catching up with friends, Kokos is a seriously stunning spot. The vibes are unmatched, the drinks are strong, and that sunset over the pier? Unbelievable. 🌅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Chips Salsa, Giant Cinnamon Roll & Egg Sandwich, Oysters Dozen and Half Dozen, Aguachile
Sadly a huge disappointment, service completely unfriendly, our server was careless , not even a busy day . We ordered 2 mojitos , came with 1 or two leafs and no alcohol, bartenders need a better attitude as well , saw them asking a group of customers if they liked the drinks because they didn’t see a significant tip, completely unprofessional, but after I had my drinks i understood those gentleman’s , my daughters Lemonade tasted the same as my “mojito” . Food .. the “ceviche” was bland , the only thing good in this place was the French fries and the view . This location have so much potential if you had the right personal .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food is not worth the cost.
Cocktails and wine were good.
The service at the bar was excellent and the atmosphere is the reason you go here, views are spectacular
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
The atmosphere could not be better! Beautiful restaurant beautiful views, the service is painful. The bar moves at a snails pace with an empty restaurant. Bathrooms also had no soup or towels on a Saturday afternoon. Frustrating experience
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
This was the most profound failure of hospitality I’ve ever experienced. A full month before our reservation date, I made a reservation for a party of 10, as I was hosting a group in town. Koko’s confirmed repeatedly, including via text the day before. The day of the reservation, about four hours prior, I received a phone call informing me that they had booked the entire restaurant for a private event and that our reservation was being unilaterally cancelled. They offered to host us next door at their sister establishment, the Lions Lounge. We really didn’t have a choice at that point, so we agreed. Turns out the other restaurant doesn’t have water views, so is far inferior, and our drinks were wildly delayed because only one bartender/server was on duty and he explained that no one had told him there would be a large group. He took our food order, only to rescind it 15 minutes later when he informed us that the kitchen was closed due to the private event. He was kind and resourceful and literally had us order food from Malibu Diner, the restaurant next door, which he brought over to us. We finally got it about 75 minutes after being seated. It wasn’t his fault at all. But the gall and profound disrespect of having our reservation suddenly cancelled without apology and being given a wildly subpar experience for a large group that booked 30 days prior is unacceptable. Is there a manager or owner who reads these and cares? If yes, they need to understand how massively they failed here.
Great drinks and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Waiter came twice to check on us within 2 hours also , gave us no utensils , gave us water not until an hour after we set down . Didn’t ask us did we want a second drink or any extra entrees until it was time to close . Terrible service . The restaurant was also not full . Very disappointed with the inadequacies and lack of hospitality within place . We have only seen the waiter about two times , within the 2 hours we were here . But , bartender at the bar was very good . Waiter was terrible .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
**Disappointing Experience - Won’t Be Returning**
We had a really disappointing experience at this restaurant. It started off on the wrong foot when the girl at the outdoor desk was incredibly rude when we simply asked if we needed a reservation. Once seated, the service was painfully slow, and by the time our food finally arrived, our drinks were still nowhere to be found. To make matters worse, one of the drinks we ordered wasn’t available, and though we were offered a shot as a replacement, it never arrived.
The food itself was underwhelming. The tortilla chips were stale, and the ceviche was bland and overloaded with spicy mayo, which completely drowned out any other flavors. Overall, it was a pretty bad experience, and we won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
What to say… The drinks are some of the tastiest while overlooking the water. How can it take 1 hour to serve a drink when there’s no customers in the establishment? If you are not in a rush, I will recommend this place. But not if you don’t have the luxury of painfully spending 1 hour for your carefully crafted beverage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
I am not sure how a spacious spot like Kokos remains somewhat of a hidden Gem, but here we are. This place caught me by surprise and I've been coming back regularly ever since. There is ambiance, a view of the water, multiple bars, a pool table, cabanas, arcade games tucked in a corner and a great live band on Fridays. Kokos is an absolute go to spot with amazing staff like Liam, Nini, Bjorn and others.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I have called this place MULTIPLE times in an attempt to speak to make a reservation.
No one EVER picks up.
You are provided an option to text someone but no one responds to your text.
You are provided an option to speak with someone "immediately" but no one picks up.
The Resy platform is not even working.
When I was in the area, I could not understand how this place was so empty on a beautiful weekend day.
NOW I understand.
This is clearly a reflection of the service or lack thereof for this establishment.
P.S. Management, don't bother responding to this with an apology about "my bad experience."
Service: 1
What an excellent view and attention, perfect place for a good dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They only get 1 Star because they charged our Credit Card 3 times. We only had drinks so I cant judge the food, but the staff was friendly and the location is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Spot is definitely a tourist / IG trap. The hostess was curt & seemed bothered. Perhaps his pants were cuttof his circulation ??♀️. The assigned waitress was clueless..just floating through the day type of vibe. And her lack of under garments was offensive. Even Hooters requires bras. Thank goodness a more seasoned waiter opined the inefficient serv& chopped in. Long story short...good for photos, playing pool & drinks when killing time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
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