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The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
The River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY
Award-winning

The River Cafe

4.9
4.9
9265 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
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 and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Required
  • Executive Chef
    Brad Steelman
  • Private party facilities
    The Terrace Room at The River Café is uniquely capable of offering your guests an unsurpassed setting for private dining with spectacular views overlooking New York Harbor, The Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.Inquiries about special events please contact privateevents@rivercafe.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Area
    DUMBO
  • Cross Street
    Old Fulton St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is always available to guests with reservations. The River Café's cobblestone entrance is beautiful but sometimes challenging for people to navigate on foot. If you arrive by taxi, please insist your driver take you past the cobblestones, directly to the restaurant's front door roundabout.
  • Public transit
    A or C train to High Street 2 or 3 train to Clark Street F train to York Street Bus #B25 to Old Fulton St./Cadman Plaza West
  • Entertainment
    The River Cafe features live piano nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter 2025

    USD 230.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday 2025 with our special 4-course prix fixe menu at $230 per person. The menu includes an amuse-bouche followed by each guest’s choice of an appetizer and main course featuring The River Café classics alongside seasonal specials, finished with a trio of desserts. Please note that beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included Reservations are available from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. NO DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN – PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AFTER COMPLETING THE MEAL. You can modify or cancel reservations up to 5 days prior. Cancellations within 5 days of the reservation will incur the full $230 charge per person. Our dining room has a formal dress code, and gentlemen must wear suit jackets. We look forward to welcoming you!
    Easter 2025 photo

What 9,265 people are saying

The River Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    American

  • Brooklyn

    Best Ambience

  • Brooklyn

    Romantic

  • Brooklyn

    Great for scenic views

  • Brooklyn

    American

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The River Cafe offers an "unbelievable experience" with "excellent food and service," highlighted by its "magical setting" under the Brooklyn Bridge. It's perfect for special occasions, providing "spectacular views" and "attentive staff." Although pricey, the "amazing atmosphere" and "romantic ambiance" make it "worth every cent."
9,265 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service from start to finish with an amazing selection of food and drink. Each and every member of staff were knowledgable and attentive providing the best fine dining experience we have ever had. As visitors from the UK it left us with a lasting impression of New York that will be hard to beat. We would recommend this to anyone visiting who would something very special.

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  2. Duront

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a terrific experience and one we look forward to repeating.

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  3. James

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant offers a truly memorable setting with breathtaking skyline views — the perfect backdrop for a special evening. From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and clearly crafted with care. The experience was a set menu with a fixed fee, and there was also a compulsory tip of at least 20%, which I wasn’t expecting. As a first-time visitor to the U.S., this caught me by surprise, so just something to be aware of if you’re new to the tipping culture here. That said, the quality of the food and service was excellent and made for a very enjoyable night.

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  4. Helen

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, friendly staff, great wine list and amazing food

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  5. Camila

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely experience, great service, great food. make sure to come with empty stomach!

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  6. Sandy VIP

    New York City55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making our friends 50th anniversary dinner so special last night. An outstanding dinner in a magical setting with a very attentive staff. Highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service Lovely setting Pricey but as expected

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  8. ChiChi VIP

    New Orleans11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable experience too much to say … it’s a MUST for bucket list!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service. Amazing view and experience. Definitely a great place to celebrate an important event.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was high level as expected for this establishment although they probably need to go a little lighter on the salt!? The thing that stood out was the service which was excellent even to the point that they let us switch tables half way through to get a river view! would recommend that you get there early if you want that river view like 5.30pm early! Or 8pm on second sitting. Would definitely recommend and will return.

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FAQs

The River Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 9265 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The River Cafe

1 Water St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    Old Fulton St.
  • Area
    DUMBO
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Required
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is always available to guests with reservations. The River Café's cobblestone entrance is beautiful but sometimes challenging for people to navigate on foot. If you arrive by taxi, please insist your driver take you past the cobblestones, directly to the restaurant's front door roundabout.
  • Public transit
    A or C train to High Street 2 or 3 train to Clark Street F train to York Street Bus #B25 to Old Fulton St./Cadman Plaza West
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brad Steelman
  • Entertainment
    The River Cafe features live piano nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Terrace Room at The River Café is uniquely capable of offering your guests an unsurpassed setting for private dining with spectacular views overlooking New York Harbor, The Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.Inquiries about special events please contact privateevents@rivercafe.com
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