Bridge Cafe
(212) 227-3344
279 Water St
New York,
NY
10038
40.7085
-74.0012
Neighborhoods: Financial District (Wall Street), Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bridge Cafe
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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.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 16, 2008
My husband fondly recalls the lobster pot pie. It's a little place but apparently has lots of history. We hope to get back again. We had to walk there and came back at dusk but we felt pretty safe. Yes, go check it out. It's part of NY history and the food ain't too bad either!
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jenkin
October 14, 2008
I went for my first time last Friday night and was blown away. The specialty drinks are so original...you'll never get one like it anywhere else. For dinner I had the diver scallops with brandy cream, citrus linguini, woodland mushrooms. It was perfect. I can't wait to go back. Make reservations.
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willis69
August 14, 2008
The modest, yet inviting, look of the place belies the high end ingredients and fantastic cooking. All four of us ordered fish and each dish was excellent, but the meat dishes we saw coming out of the kitchen looked equally good. Desserts were great as well. There's obviously a very talented chef here and despite the out of the way location I plan on going back to what is now on my top ten list in NYC, you should make the trip too!
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The Extras:
After lunch or dinner, stroll along historic Water Street, then on to the South Street Seaport museums and shops.
When to Go:
Sunday 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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining
