“Food, service and wine excellent…”
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6.6/10American
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People go for the view and the service, not the food. Window tables look straight at the Brooklyn Bridge, and regulars say the service is the best they have had anywhere in the city. The common complaint is that the food is merely fine for the price and the menu never changes. There is a dress code, jackets for men.
NYC classic — Michael "Buzzy" O'Keeffe opened The River Café in 1977 on a converted coffee barge beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, after twelve years spent securing permits. It helped establish American cuisine as fine dining, championing local ingredients and California wines, and incubated chefs including Larry Forgione and Charlie Palmer. Hurricane Sandy closed it for over a year. Wikipedia
“Food, service and wine excellent…”
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“On a whim I booked the River Cafe for Easter dinner (ok late lunch). It was perfection from start to finish.”
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“Does RC have the best food? No. However, it has very decent food, very good service and the location/setting makes it, for me, an excellent all round kind of place.”
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“I've been to a bunch of single Michelin stars in NYC, and River Cafe definitely had one of the best ambiances. The views were fantastic, and we were treated like royalty.”
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“Now if I’m celebrating with my partner, have a desire to dress up, and want a restaurant with one of the best views of the city, River wins by miles. The whole experience takes you away from the city, even though you’re staring right at it.”
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“It's not good that's going to change your life but it's good.”
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“River Cafe - best service I’ve ever had. Was so much food, and was so full…but after a course, when I had my first thought of ‘I think I could probably eat something now’ another plate showed up in front of me. Incredible meal and great service that anticipated every need.”
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“Had undercooked lobster there and received major attitude from the waiter when it was sent back. For the price point this was absurd. Never again.”
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“River cafe’s view is unrivaled imo. Amazing food wine cocktails. The whole package kinda restaurant.”
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“Spectacular view, delicious food and amazing service. A special occasion kind of restaurant.”
H2
“I went and it was pretty good but not for that price.”
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“Unfortunately did not think the food was worth it for price when I went”
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