River Cafe
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 522-5200
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Old Fulton Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E at Fulton St
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outdoor Dining 2005, Romantic Dining 2005, View 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm, 6pm-11pm
Message from River Cafe
"One of the great restaurants of the world!"
- Manhattan Skyline Views
- Private Dining
- Critically Acclaimed Cuisine
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Editorial Review for River Cafe – by Julia Israel
In Short
Situated at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, this restaurant overflows with ambience. Strategically placed banquette seating allows every diner to glimpse a view of the East River, garnering the restaurant a "guaranteed-romantic" reputation. Executive Chef Brad Steelman prepares a French-inspired seafood menu featuring bluefin tuna and formal caviar service at dinner. Sirloin steak, rack of lamb, venison and crisp duck breast serve as entree options for non-seafood lovers.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe famed Brooklyn Bridge chocolate marquise dessert looks better than it tastes, but don't let that stop you.
Look GoodJackets are required in the main dining room.
The ExtrasCall to arrange parties of 30 to 120.
When to GoA Sunday brunch is served from 11am until 3pm.
User Reviews for River Cafe
07/14/2008 Posted by sassysmart
yes, it's a lovely spot, but the food doesn't warrant the prices. new york city is full of amazing food at much better pricing structures. yes, the view is lovely, but one can have the same view from the park next door and still have cash in your wallet. within the last year the management established a $25 minimum (per person) to sit on the deck and enjoy a glass of wine or appetizer. For $25 per person you can have an entire meal at numerous nearby restaurants and then stroll down to Fulton Ferry Landing and enjoy an ice cream at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. River Cafe - get over yourself!
Pros: view
Cons: $25 per person minimum outdoor seating - what a rip-off
06/02/2008 Posted by tfromnj
Just went to a brunch this Sunday. In a nutshell: over-rated, appetizer portions more like tasting portions; entree portions like appetizer portions, everything but the water and bread extra cost. At $55 prix fixe for an appetizer and entree (no dessert included) plus gratuity and tax, would have expected more. Had a short ribs and filet mignon entree. Short ribs were 4 one half inch square "chips" buried in 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes!! Filet was about 2x3 inches, maybe four ounces on the outside. And had to pay a $5 surcharge per person for this selection! Nothing like adding insult to injury....... Other observations..... Martini : $12. Small glass of house wine: $10. Desserts start at $10. COFFEE IS $6 A CUP!!!! $6 a cup and served in an expresso cup!!!..are you kidding me?!? All in all the ambience and view not worth the price which, even by New York standards. is wwaaaaaaaayyyyyy over priced. My advice: eat elsewhere, then stroll on the pier next to this place. Same view, and you won't come away hungry and broke!!!!
Pros: View of financial district and South Street Sea Port
Cons: Ludicrously expensive, minute portions, limited selection, most expensive coffee I have every had in a restaurant!!.
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