Bridge Cafe
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (347) 308-9148
Fax: (212) 619-2368
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Dover Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6 at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; J, M, Z at Chambers St
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 11:45am-10pm, Tue-Thu 11:45am-11pm, Fri 11:45am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Bridge Cafe – by Bryan Miller
The Scene
With its yellow slat walls, nautical art and well-worn oak bar, this onetime fishermen's lair is now a snug little neighbor to both South Street Seaport and the glass sequoias of nearby Wall Street. The creaky restaurant dates from 1790 and lies just under the massive shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Food
Not surprisingly, seafood is a strong point. Start with fresh mussels in a peppery tomato broth or the crisp and buttery soft-shell crabs, which are a house specialty. The lean-but-flavorful buffalo steak and burgers also put on a good showing. A dessert worth missing the ferry for is a dense fudge-like cake that could anchor a dinghy.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasAfter lunch or dinner, stroll along historic Water Street, then on to the South Street Seaport museums and shops.
When to GoSunday brunch ($22) includes a complimentary juice, mimosa, bloody mary or screwdriver, a first course, and a choice of entrees such as eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes and fresh fruit crepes.
User Reviews for Bridge Cafe
05/13/2008 Posted by kweingold
Yes, the food is fantastic. But what no one seems to mention is that they have one of the best-stocked bars in the city. The bourbon and scotch selections are unbelievable, with some stuff not even the Brandy Library has! And here's a hint: they have sample sizes so you can try a few things for much less than a regular glass, plus a great way to try something before investing a lot of money in a bottle for yourself.
05/01/2008 Posted by where2be
You might have to circle around the block a few times to find it, but it's worth the effort. I've been probably 6 times and each time the food was just as good as a I remembered it. The Buffalo hanger steak is great, as is the panko coated chicken (if it's on the menu then, it seems to come and go). The wine list is good while also being reasonable (good smaller WA and CA labels, many bottles in the $40-$60 range). The place is small and the dark wood bar dominates along one wall. The small size and wonderfully dated interior give it a really nice almost homey feel. Service has always been prompt and nice. Dinner for two is reasonable with a shared salad to start, two entrees, bottle of wine and a shared desert seeming to run about $110, which for the quality of the food and being in the city is pretty good.
Pros: Great food, Wonderful atmosphere
Cons: Hidden
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