River Cafe

(718) 522-5200

1 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201 40.7029 -73.9944

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Neighborhood: Vinegar Hill

RIVERCAFE.COM

Established 1977

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What People Are Saying About River Cafe

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Flowers and fairy lights are appealing, but it's the honest-to-God knockout location at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge that guarantees the River Cafe its romantic reputation. Banquette seating means every chair has a view of the surprisingly magical East River. The capper: Service that is a divine mix of attentive and unobtrusive. As for the food, the restaurant has far better cooking than it needs to. Chef Brad Steelman is the latest in a noble line that includes David Burke, Larry Forgione, Charlie Palmer and most recently, Rick Laakkonen, all of whom had the luxury of working with the best…

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/04/09

Never ever

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

Jacket to suit to what? Snuffy

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/21/09

Romantic

by EffieW at Citysearch

The service was very good.

Right by the water at night. This place is great.

In a restaurant like this we feel it is the little things such as remembering the order and who ordered which dish which makes the meal so seemless and all was without question here.

  • Cons: none
3 Star Rating: Average

06/12/09

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by mgililova at Citysearch

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The Details on River Cafe

Know Before You Go:

The famed Brooklyn Bridge chocolate marquise dessert looks better than it tastes, but don't let that stop you.

Look Good:

Jackets are required in the main dining room.

When to Go:

A Sunday brunch is served from 11am until 3pm.

The Extras:

Call to arrange parties of 30 to 120.

Just Desserts:

The famed Brooklyn Bridge chocolate marquise dessert looks better than it tastes, but don't let that stop you.

A Note to Men:

Jackets are required in the main dining room.

Where to Sit:

All the seats are good, but a window seat is the ultimate score.

What to Drink:

The River Cafe's cocktail program is world-class. Don't miss it.

What to Drink:

The River Cafe's cocktail program produces a world-class sazerac, definitive gibson, and other old-time classics.

Category:

Traditional American, Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Private Rooms, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

No

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