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Pier I Cafe

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Lincoln Square, New York

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Pier I Cafe

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Ranked #2 for burgers in the Upper West Side
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Delicious lobster rolls and old bay fries."(8 Tips)
"... much better than the boat basin..."(6 Tips)
"Stoli Blueberry & Fresh Blueberry Lemonade"(8 Tips)
"Get the lobster roll, it's a great roll and comes with fries!"(11 Tips)

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sangria
casual
old bay fries
good for dates
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Blueberry Lemonade
boat basin
good for groups
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good for a quick meal
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quinoa
great value
outdoor seating
salads
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Michelle Wright RomeroSeptember 19, 2014
Great outdoor scene for dinner or drinks with low maintenance friends, kids, co-workers.
Justin KalifowitzJuly 4, 2011
Burgers and corn are better than expected. Nice summer spot. More locals than tourists.
Jacqueline ChoiMay 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Grab chairs and take them to the little pier - you'll feel like you are your own private deck :)
BaturalpJuly 30, 2023
Been here 10+ times
They carry a great selection of beers for an outdoor cafe! 🍻
Elvis RodricksAugust 18, 2019
Good spot for sunset- chill and no frills place
Chris FongAugust 2, 2020
They use Pat LaFrieda beef for their burgers 👀
Brian BoydMay 27, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The lobster roll, although $20, includes a small salad and high-end fries. Try it once and share with a friend.
John BogannamJune 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get a pitcher of Blueberry Vodka. Then get another. You're having a great time now.
Michelle CoudonJuly 2, 2011
A pitcher of Sangria + good company = a lovely summer evening. Unlike the Boat Basin cafe, they serve fries!
Sativa VerteSeptember 11, 2011
Dog friendly place to stop for a bite; don't forget to get ur pooch a hot dog! Also u eat lobster roll meal yum yum!
Micah ChilesAugust 9, 2014
Best UWS river spot. Great sangria and fries
Andrew RaymondJuly 10, 2013
Get the white sangria and a burger...fries with old bay are also quite good.
Alec CohenAugust 9, 2014
Good beer, burgers, cocktails. Tasty Hudson Sunset.
Carli DJune 19, 2016
Delicious lobster rolls with great people watching and view.
Brian BoydMay 27, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Coffee in the morning is quiet and awesome. Say hi to Pam. She rocks the coffee bar. Trust me.
Ms HeleneMay 24, 2015
Kale, quinoa, tomato and edamame salad $13
Stephanie MJuly 2, 2016
Great views, reasonably priced drinks and burgers.
PatrickJuly 1, 2015
Beautiful view and good burgers and beer as well.
Eric GrantAugust 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great place for [expensive] food and drinks, people and sunset watching.
melissa HochmanSeptember 7, 2016
Curry kale salad and watermelon salad and BURGER.
Nancy Lafontant-WhitingJuly 17, 2019
Beautiful view at sunset.
Beth KaplanJuly 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Blueberry Lemonade, fish tacos
Quinton MaJune 9, 2015
Definitely a nice view and spot for drinks. Skip on all the food (think mediocre/expensive ballpark food). the chicken tenders were alright.
Vanessa BallAugust 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
After you're done here, take a walk along the pier - you'll basically be halfway to Jersey.
Brigitte PerezSeptember 24, 2014
Get the burger with blu cheese!! SO DAMN GOOD
suneelOctober 12, 2014
strong mixed drinks. beautiful view on the pier.
Jeremy DavisMay 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Best place to enter is 68th & Riverside then walk down the ramp which drops you right a the entrance to the cafe!
NYC ParksApril 8, 2010
There is no better time to go than on a summer evening when you can sit on the water and enjoy a beer and great burger.
Elizabeth PappasJuly 28, 2013
Great place to fine have a lite meal, some sangria and relax!!
Sidney San MartínJuly 1, 2015
Great environment. Casual, open, social.
Mike DudasSeptember 16, 2012
Lobster roll with old bay fries and a cold draft beer is a refreshing summer treat
ᴡ ElliotMay 29, 2015
Polenta dish on point
Brett SouthworthJune 7, 2015
Drinks on the river. Can be crowded on the weekends.
Jonathan ZAugust 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Did they used to grill the burgers over an open flame? Still, my favorite burger in the city.
KattSeptember 5, 2016
Nice small cafe for a quick bite and drinks.
Jordan PayneJuly 29, 2016
Expensive but a nice place to get a bit of a breeze and a beverage.
Jen MakulowichDecember 24, 2014
Fun place to spend a summer afternoon.
Anthony SchrauthApril 14, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Old Bay fries are fantastic.
Nancy Lafontant-WhitingJuly 17, 2019
Beer at Pier 1 Cafe.
YesimMay 4, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful view
Ani ZJune 6, 2014
Great place with decent food and banging views.
Carolina MejiaAugust 11, 2013
Chicken fingers are really good and reasonably priced
Clare HiraiJuly 6, 2015
Beer. But the seats a kitten or for the view.
Tom M.August 8, 2018
Good fries!
Philip RobertsonSeptember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great burgers on the westside bike path - perfect with a beer and the sunset.
HectorJune 9, 2015
Watch the sunset with a pitcher and some friends.
Mommy ShortsJanuary 2, 2011
Eat outside under an umbrella by the water. On Sundays, there are concerts on the pier to entertain the babies.
Daniel PowellJuly 9, 2016
Chicken fingers and beer - great location
Tony MayesAugust 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
They have pitchers of the day. Also, "Summer on the Hudson" is full of free things to do.
Marinna DudasSeptember 16, 2012
Quinoa chickpea salad is incredibly delicious!

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