The River Café

8.3 / 10

opens at 17:00 today (in 7 min)

American restaurant Cafe

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline. “The River Café opened in June of 1977 in a forgotten and abandoned neighborhood by the Brooklyn docks – desolate except for trucks waiting to enter the piers. When Michael Buzzy O’Keeffe first “found” this spot, it was barren and devoid of life. Read more To him, this small strategic piece of chaotic waterfront was special – lacking any civility, but with wonderful possibilities. This was the oasis that he had been searching for. It took twelve years of beseeching the City before approval was granted in 1974. The City was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Some of New York’s most important business executives and government officials advised Mr. O’Keeffe that building on the Brooklyn waterfront was extremely risky, exposed to peril, and destined to fail. Every bank in New York turned him down. Despite all this, the restaurant opened and was an immediate success. The River Café has always strived for perfection. The intent from the beginning was to prepare and serve some of the world’s finest food, with professional service, in a warm, beautiful and exciting, yet relaxed atmosphere. We only work with the very best ingredients. There is no compromise with quality, every item had to be the very best. We search America for freshness and quality, but will go anywhere in the world to get the best product available. We were the East Coast forefront for the new American cuisine, searching out the finest and purest ingredients in every aspect – from how they are fed and how they are harvested. The most desired goal in building a great restaurant is to place it in the most beautiful setting possible – to provide the surroundings so that the customer is transported for the time to a wonderful, beautiful, peaceful and very special place. We work very hard to provide this. Talented young Americans came to perform on The River Café’s culinary stage – looking out on the most photographed view in America. They came full of talent and energy and blossomed – one after the other – each an artist painting with a different brush – each quickly maturing into world class status. These young, eager chefs, taught by their European master teachers, developed a colossal American work ethic and grew into a new, almos Update description

Address:

0ne Water Street
Brooklyn

Telephone:

+17185225200

Web site:

rivercafe.com ⇒

Opening hours:

Wednesday: 17:00-22:30

Thursday: 17:00-22:30

Friday: 17:00-22:30

Saturday: 17:00-22:30

Sunday: 17:00-22:30

On facebook:

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Change info:

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Reviews Updates (5)

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Olivia B. 2018-02-20

When I began writing my debut novel five years ago, I did a lot of research looking for the most romantic restaurant in NYC. I had never dined at The...

Donna J. 2017-07-30

Have been coming here for 18 years. If u want an awesome experience, gorgeous views of Manhattan, and delicious food, then this is the place. Just...

Jean M. 2018-02-26

Service at its finest. A stool for the pocketbook! Oh yeah. I agree with other reviews that $130pp for a fixed menu is a little steep especially when...

Niharika J. 2018-02-25

What a great experience!! Celebrated my Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary here. From the moment we walked in to the restaurant the service was...

Ximena Alexandra C. 2018-02-23

Food delicious , excellent service , great atmosphere, beautiful place, but too overpriced.

Shelley B. 2018-02-21

It’s as dreamy as anything you can imagine. View and meal. Extremely romantic and mesmerizing. Even in the rain.

Norelle Ann B. 2018-02-20

The best meal, service and overall dining experience of my life. You will never have a more romantic meal. Thanks for making our anniversary so...

Jaqueline S. 2018-02-19

From the moment you walk into this place and leave the service was amazing. Valet, coat check, maitre d', and waiters were on point. The food, I don’t...

Darren S. 2018-02-19

Amazing food ,amazing atmosphere ,amazing service ,amazing night .well worth every penny .

Lenny E. 2018-02-17

Wonderful spot anytime but especially night time. I'm no fan of the bowels of Brooklyn - but the DUMBO section...w/its views of Gotham - suits me...

Carolann R. 2018-02-16

The staff are amazing ! The food was delicious and the presentation impeccable. Was a beautiful experience.

Raffaele P. 2018-02-09

Very nice location, excellent service and food.

Cynthia C. 2018-02-09

This is very likely the most romantic restaurant I have ever been to. There are only maybe 25 tables in the main dining room where you have an...

Matthias B. 2018-01-28

Absolutely fantastic!

Marium Hossain N. 2018-01-17

Not good at all, the service is so old fashioned, never going there!

Urbano M. 2017-10-19

Worth every single penny. Will be back before the year is over!

Simon H. 2017-10-18

I was really looking forward to The River Cafe. Having dined at the likes of Daniel and Le Bernadine, I flatter myself I have experience of fine...

Roger E. 2017-10-18

One of the gems in NYC's fine dining experience. The view of Manhattan from their terrace is one picturesque views of the city.

Chris C. 2017-09-11

Great service, excellent food and the piece de resistance was the Brooklyn Bridge dessert! Not to mention the wonderful view.

Simon C. 2017-09-11

Great location, brilliant food, lovely service and Michael the sommelier is exceptionally good.

Updates from The River Café

The River C. 2015-09-30
Madeira Tasting. Verdelho~Bual~Malmsey. Each paired with Petit Sweets. #bonappetit #vanityfair #condenast #foodandwine #michelinrestaurant #saveur #wineenthusiast #ericasimov #nytimesdining #tripadvisor Condé Nast Traveler Bon Appétit Magazine Hearst

The River C. 2015-04-18
A ROOM WITH A VIEW! #NYCSKYLINE #BROOKLYNBRIDGE #PIANOMUSIC #ROMANCE #ENGAGEMENTS #WEDDINGS

The River C. 2015-04-10
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/restaurants-with-the-best-views?ref=twitter-869 NYC: The Official Guide Thrillist Brooklyn, New York #NYCSkyline #eastriver

The River C. 2015-04-02
The River Cafe's magestic backdrop The NYC Skyline - brought to you by a satisfied customer. Mr. Bosley! #nycgo #NYCSkyline #BrooklynBridge #finedining #greatphotos

The River C. 2015-03-22
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE. SO CLOSE YOU CAN TASTE IT. The River Cafe's famous Brooklyn Bridge dessert. Pure delight.

Popularity of The River Café

Social Media Popularity Score:

8.3 / 10

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The River Café has a total of 64155 visitors (checkins) and 28319 likes.

20 reviews of The River Café. Average grade 4.5 av 5.

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