(212) 491-9111
697 W 133rd St
New York,
NY
10027
40.82
-73.9587
Neighborhoods: Harlem, Uptown
Hudson River Cafe
What People Are Saying About Hudson River Cafe
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Hudson River Café may lack views of the titular river, it does have its own version of dramatic scenery. The large two-story patio gets buzz not only from its stylish Harlem clientele and live bands, but also from the occasional Amtrak train whizzing by mere feet away. The eclectic menu delves into oceanic eating--seviche, a raw bar and a lobster roll--and more earthbound fare like skirt steak with yucca fries and a half chicken with truffle mashed potatoes.
09/10/09
Nice place, busy
by Good time
Hey checked it out for the first time on Sunday 9/6.. Im new to Harlem, I enjoyed it, the food was ok, the manager was very helpful and engaging with my wife and I. The staff though they were understaffed worked really hard to make us feel welcome. Will be back again!
- Pros: Manager was really nice
- Cons: Was really busy
07/01/09
Won't let you give them money
by CynC
I've been here several times for drinks, once for brunch and once for dinner. It's sad because I wanted to spend money in Harlem for my birthday but I won't be doing so. I have really wanted to have my 30th birthday party in August here and I was in Hudson River back in March and asked the manager and he told me to come back - like he couldn't answer my questions. I was ready to pay then...Then I was in there for brunch this past Sunday and told the waiter that I want to have my birthday and asked if I could make a reservation. He came back with an email address and told me to email. I then asked the hostess if I could just reserve the table I wanted and she told me to go to the website. I emailed with the specifics of my request. A day later I received an email saying that I should email the party promoter, who, I think, is the same person that I spoke to in March. I called him already incredulous to the legwork I'm having to do to spend my money. I told him that I wanted to reserve a table for my birthday and he said, "How many bottles do you want?" Ok. How much are the bottles? Do you have any packages? "Well for a group of 6 you'll have to get at least 3 or 4 bottles at $200 a piece. Really? Because I've priced way fancier places in the city and they have established packages for $400 plus tax. "I'm not trying to be cocky but the party is really popular and you have to buy at least 4 bottles and then I can see if I can waive the door charge." I'm sorry but you think I'm spending $800 in this dump and you were considering harassing my friends at the door? I just hung up the phone. This place is disorganized, overpriced, and the food is gross. I just wanted to have it outside in Harlem but now I'll have to scramble to find another place - probably downtown. I'm really pi**ed because I've been trying to plan this for months! They should do a better job of working with their customers or they're going to be out of business really soon.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere
- Cons: Horrible disorganized no appreciation for customers
06/29/09
DO NOT GO HERE
by marimarimari
Place turns into a lounge/club at night. Poorly organized, lack of bathrooms for amount of people, on top of being pushed and grabbed by the wrist by a six foot tall male security guard bc I didnt move in the direction he wanted me too (i am a five foot tall female), after I told him to let me go and started screaming because he didnt he called for 3 more male security guards and it took for my boyfriend to break thru the huddle they had around me fo let me go-i did file a report with the precint, meanwhile girls where fighting over bathrooms upstairs. DO NOT GO HERE. Not worth the hassle at all. Very BAD.
- Pros: none
- Cons: security, expensive cover, $20 cups of sangria etc etc
The Details on Hudson River Cafe
What to Drink:
Ask the sommelier to help choose a wine from the hefty international list, which ranges from $25 to $2,500 a bottle.
Where to Sit:
If the weather's too cold (or too hot), the indoor dining rooms' mod white furniture provides a stylish alternative.
Live Music:
Bands play Thursday through Sunday, including brunch, but be aware that an 18 percent gratuity is automatically added to your bill during these times.
When to Go:
The bar is open until 1am Sun-Wed and until 2am Thu-Sat
What to Drink:
Bottomless bellinis and mimomas served during brunch.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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