“Food, service and wine excellent…”
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“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.”
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“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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“The experience, view, and service is truly special.”
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“Options 1 and 2 are vibes >>> food.”
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“I'm going to second the River Cafe in Brooklyn Heights - a longtime favorite of mine for a really fine meal (known for their wine list).”
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“Lovely place and even lovelier staff.”
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“This isn’t a terrible option, not a huge fan of the set courses and food but ambiance fits.”
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“I think at that price you could probably do The River Cafe”
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“It’s expensive, but feels absolutely like a peak New York City dining experience.”
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“The River Cafe on a slow night. I went in January and the service was the best I've ever gotten anywhere. I recently went back a couple of weeks ago and it was busier. The service wasn't quite the same.”
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“My #1 top, maximum undisputed choice for a romantic dinner is the River Cafe. The wine list is A+, the food is pricey but reliably good, and the view is everything that makes NYC perfect for lovers.”
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“The River Cafe - Snag an 7:30-8:00 table if you can, you can dine during sunset. Bonus: If the weather is nice you can take the ferry there from Manhattan to add a little something extra to the experience.”
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“Definitely, the River Cafe, it’s beautiful. Try to get a table by the window that has a view of the water. Simply marvelous!”
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“The River Cafe is overrated, and overpriced.”
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“The space is better than the food.”
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“I second River Cafe. romantic vibes, great food.”
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“I hated it. The food was meh and the service was also very slow.”
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“No, definitely not worth it. Food was nothing special.”
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“However, they NEVER change/update their tired menu. Even the amouse-bouche's are the same every time we go.”
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“Yes… definitely old school vibe but if you get seat by window, the view of Manhattan as it gets dark is really amazing”
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“The food was excellent and the atmosphere is really fancy and nice”
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“river cafe is a classic. it's new american but the menu has heavy french and italian influence”
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“Overall I wasn’t super impressed with River Cafe for the price”
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“The restaurant not only has amazing views but gorgeous flowers and ambiance.”
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“The view is top notch, but the food isn’t. Better off going to Juliana for a pie, the deli for a six pack, and bringing it out to the pier for a picnic.”
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“The River Cafe in Brooklyn is in this price range and so worth it. Amazing food and an incredible view.”
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“I’d say River Cafe (dumbo) - not Manhattan but an easy ferry and really nice treat for out of towners with the view of the city.”
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“The so called iconic dish would be the dessert that has the chocolate bridge but other than that is it’s not really that special. Honestly the River Cafe is more a special occasion place that people go to celebrate events than a place people go to for a special meal. I say that as someone who has gone more times than I can remember. Nice place to go, not a place I would choose for the food.”
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“I STRONGLY suggest the River Cafe. It’s very romantic, on a boat on the water with the most iconic view of the city. You will not regret it.”
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“I thought worth it”
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“Way overpriced, over rated, snobby.”
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“Had a really excellent experience. Yes it’s pricey, but the view+service+food quality are definitely in that price range.”
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“The menu there is very safe. Nothing that would make anyone who isn’t food adventurous nervous.”
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“River Cafe has a really lovely Christmas Day menu and the atmosphere is pretty festive.”
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“I found the River Cafe's food and service to be supremely mediocre - narrowly better than Tavern on the Green, but at a much, much higher price point.”
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“Food is whatever. And I dislike their service. Immensely .”
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“The view is great but the food at the river cafe is, imo, mediocre for the price point . There’s a reason they lost their Michelin star.”
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“River Cafe, only because the service is as spectacular as the view”
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“River cafe is solid but definitely is overpriced”
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“but this is definitely fine dining and romantic, and in my view worth the price”
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