The River Café

The River Café

American Restaurant, Café, and New American Restaurant$$$$
DUMBO, Brooklyn
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The River Café
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    Ranked #5 for scenic views in Brooklyn
  • Stars
    The experts at Time Out New York and The New York Times recommend this place
    • Time Out New York
    • The New York Times
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    M. Silver Associates
    "Breathtaking view of Manhattan skyline sets the romantic mood."(5 Tips)
    Mariana M.
    "They don't deserve the Michelin star they have just received."(4 Tips)
    🍙 allie 🍙
    "Apple crumb foie gras, lobster, and sea scallops were amazing!"(7 Tips)
    Halstead Property
    "infamous Chocolate Brooklyn Bridge dessert"(3 Tips)
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  • Theo C.
    Theo CoteOctober 31, 2011
    Beautiful views and exquisite service. Remember to tip the valets!
  • Ray W.heart icon on user image
    Ray WilliamsJuly 4, 2018
    Nice food with a view
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadOctober 2, 2018
    One Michelin star.
  • Jessie
    JessieJune 16, 2012
    Good food. Gorgeous view of Manhattan skyline!
  • LV O.
    LV OrtaniezFebruary 9, 2012
    Nice view and staff! Delicious foods!
  • Kaylee B.heart icon on user image
    Kaylee BelkOctober 28, 2019
    Great Rosè!!
  • HOT 97 M.
    HOT 97 ManagerFebruary 27, 2012
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  • Jane D.
    Jane DoeMay 11, 2018
    Crispy lavender 🦆 breast
  • raiheen b.
    raiheen bellJuly 28, 2010
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  • Irem O.heart icon on user image
    Irem Ozer 🌍January 27, 2017
    Wonderful!
  • Jöran M.
    Jöran MaaswinkelNovember 9, 2011
    The Chocolate Marquise Brooklyn Bridge is fine dessert
  • Carlos M.
    Carlos MeliaAugust 24, 2012
    Read my full review @ http://carlosmeliablog.com/2012/08/24/the-river-cafe-restaurant-never-disappoints/
  • Russ
    RussOctober 1, 2010
    You can sit in the garden for free. Beautiful and shaded.
  • Louise D.
    Louise DiCarloSeptember 26, 2010
    The eggs benedict is the best I've ever had.
  • Gem F.
    Gem FletcherMarch 23, 2009
    Have dinner at night at the River cafe restaurant and feel like a rockstar! THE MOST AMAZING VIEW OF THE CITY!
  • FMA KvD
    FMA KvDFebruary 18, 2014
    Just reopened after hurricane sandy!
  • Katerina A.
    Katerina AnnaNovember 29, 2014
    It's *really* expensive (about $200 per person) and the value for money is the worst I've experienced so far. Definitely not worth it
  • P M.
    P MNovember 6, 2011
    Great spot for overlooking the River
  • Sad I.heart icon on user image
    Sad IMay 27, 2015
    Great view
  • Nixieheart icon on user image
    NixieJuly 22, 2016
    Tasting menu
  • Eduardo M.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo MaiorMarch 1, 2015
    Menu do chef
  • Mark
    MarkJune 29, 2011
    Have the Kobe beef starter. Awesome.
  • Cecilia S.
    Cecilia SchieraJuly 22, 2012
    Full of people wearing shorts and no jackets on Sunday brunch. Guy responsible for sitting is rude and makes up crazy rules.
  • Courtney B.
    Courtney BoltonApril 10, 2014
    I think it closed after Hurricane Sandy?
  • Marc A.heart icon on user image
    Marc AsghariMarch 17, 2019
    Great view- romantic- food is just ok and overpriced
  • a r.heart icon on user image
    a rJuly 2, 2012
    Great view, great food!
  • Stacey G.
    Stacey GombashAugust 17, 2011
    For dessert have a brooklyn bridge made out of chocolate!!
  • Michael S.
    Michael StackJanuary 5, 2012
    Great view of the NYC skyline - NYT Sifty Fifty
  • Ofir W.heart icon on user image
    Ofir WeinstockApril 24, 2019
    Amazing view, superb and simple, lucrative and delicious food. The octopus is one of the best I have ever had.
  • Ken R.
    Ken RichardsApril 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Having a Heineken at my favorite place
  • Ken R.
    Ken RichardsApril 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Love this place
  • Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) d.
    Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) de WitteNovember 6, 2011
    Sit, watch and relax!
  • G D.heart icon on user image
    G DMay 22, 2016
    Eh. Food is neither bad nor impressive. I did see an actress.
  • Shay N.
    Shay NevoApril 17, 2011
    Not worth it. Do not go! This place is over priced for no reason. Get good coffee outside and find a nice bench to sit on without going in here and your life will b better for it.
  • Vitaly V.
    Vitaly VlasovDecember 22, 2014
    Don't recommend this place. Waiters are rude, food is bad, and have seen a rat in the restroom
  • Valérie V.
    Valérie VangeemNovember 9, 2011
    Soooo good
  • E Pat F.
    E Pat FranckeAugust 20, 2010
    Quite the view. Bring the oysters, please.
  • Luciano G.
    Luciano GiacomuzziJuly 10, 2011
    Jacket's needed
  • Paule J.
    Paule JAugust 7, 2010
    Excellent !!
  • Robin C.
    Robin ColemanApril 25, 2011
    No hats allowed
  • janelle g.
    janelle guntherMarch 17, 2009
    try the salted caramels
  • Julian R.
    Julian RossiAugust 30, 2011
    Terrible ♥
  • Munirah S.
    Munirah SalehMarch 13, 2018
    Amazing staff and experience,the view was spectacular,my order was avocado toast and Eggs,The best avocado toast ever,😍👌🏾تجربة رائعة و مكان أروع الإطلالة ساحرة مكان أكرر زيارته كل مره أجي نيويورك
  • Jordi J.heart icon on user image
    Jordi Jové PalouOctober 26, 2014
    El restaurante con mejores vistas de Manhattan. Caro pero relación calidad precio excelente. Muy recomendable para una cena en pareja.
  • Andrea G.heart icon on user image
    Andrea GaviornoApril 5, 2018
    Todo es excelente!!! La comida, la atención y la vista de Manhattan. Lo mejor es ir al atardecer para ver cómo se van encendiendo las luces de los edificios.
  • Alexandre P.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre PortugalDecember 5, 2016
    Estrela michelin com skyline imperdível de manhattan!! Sempre que venho não falto! Recomendo tb o brunch aos finais de semana.
  • Rodrigo G.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo GuimaraesAugust 5, 2015
    O lugar e muito bonito e bem chic. 120 dolares por refeicao composta por 3 pratos (entrada, prato principal e sobremesa). Se a ideia e um jantar romantico e vista e incrivel!!!!
  • Luis D.heart icon on user image
    Luis De la VegaJuly 3, 2018
    Excellent!!! Restaurant elegante con espectacular vista de Manhattan. Cocina excelente y servicio muy bueno. Vale la pena pagar lo que cuesta. !!!
  • Guía P.
    Guía PlanetingJanuary 5, 2015
    Los 5 lugares que no debes perderte (jamás) si visitas estas Navidades Nueva York (The River Cafe) Read more
  • Mayya T.heart icon on user image
    Mayya TrishinaAugust 9, 2019
    Единственное, что могу отметить на 5+ это виды, действительно поражают. Но цены дорогущие, интерьер скучный, не вернулась бы сюда. В НЙ есть намного круче, вкуснее и адекватнее места
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The River Café
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States
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The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Closed until 5:30 PM tomorrow (Show more)
  • Mon–Fri
    • 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
  • Sat–Sun
    • 11:30 AM–Noon
    • 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
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(718) 522-5200
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