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The River Café

American Restaurant, Café, and New American Restaurant$$$$

DUMBO, Brooklyn

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The River Café

8.9^/10

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Ranked #5 for scenic views in Brooklyn
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The New York Times recommend this place
"Breathtaking view of Manhattan skyline sets the romantic mood."(5 Tips)
"They don't deserve the Michelin star they have just received."(4 Tips)
"Apple crumb foie gras, lobster, and sea scallops were amazing!"(7 Tips)
"infamous Chocolate Brooklyn Bridge dessert"(3 Tips)

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JessieJune 16, 2012
Good food. Gorgeous view of Manhattan skyline!
Ray WilliamsJuly 4, 2018
Nice food with a view
Urban NomadOctober 2, 2018
One Michelin star.
LV OrtaniezFebruary 9, 2012
Nice view and staff! Delicious foods!
HOT 97 ManagerFebruary 27, 2012
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Kaylee BelkOctober 28, 2019
Great Rosè!!
Jane DoeMay 11, 2018
Crispy lavender 🦆 breast
raiheen bellJuly 28, 2010
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Irem Ozer 🌍January 27, 2017
Wonderful!
Jöran MaaswinkelNovember 9, 2011
The Chocolate Marquise Brooklyn Bridge is fine dessert
Carlos MeliaAugust 24, 2012
Read my full review @ http://carlosmeliablog.com/2012/08/24/the-river-cafe-restaurant-never-disappoints/
RussOctober 1, 2010
You can sit in the garden for free. Beautiful and shaded.
Louise DiCarloSeptember 26, 2010
The eggs benedict is the best I've ever had.
FMA KvDFebruary 18, 2014
Just reopened after hurricane sandy!
Gem FletcherMarch 23, 2009
Have dinner at night at the River cafe restaurant and feel like a rockstar! THE MOST AMAZING VIEW OF THE CITY!
P MNovember 6, 2011
Great spot for overlooking the River
Katerina AnnaNovember 29, 2014
It's *really* expensive (about $200 per person) and the value for money is the worst I've experienced so far. Definitely not worth it
Sad IMay 27, 2015
Great view
Eduardo MaiorMarch 1, 2015
Menu do chef
MarkJune 29, 2011
Have the Kobe beef starter. Awesome.
NixieJuly 22, 2016
Tasting menu
Cecilia SchieraJuly 22, 2012
Full of people wearing shorts and no jackets on Sunday brunch. Guy responsible for sitting is rude and makes up crazy rules.
Marc AsghariMarch 17, 2019
Great view- romantic- food is just ok and overpriced
Courtney BoltonApril 10, 2014
I think it closed after Hurricane Sandy?
Stacey GombashAugust 17, 2011
For dessert have a brooklyn bridge made out of chocolate!!
a rJuly 2, 2012
Great view, great food!
Michael StackJanuary 5, 2012
Great view of the NYC skyline - NYT Sifty Fifty
Ofir WeinstockApril 24, 2019
Amazing view, superb and simple, lucrative and delicious food. The octopus is one of the best I have ever had.
Ken RichardsApril 1, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Having a Heineken at my favorite place
Ken RichardsApril 1, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Love this place
Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) de WitteNovember 6, 2011
Sit, watch and relax!
G DMay 22, 2016
Eh. Food is neither bad nor impressive. I did see an actress.
Shay NevoApril 17, 2011
Not worth it. Do not go! This place is over priced for no reason. Get good coffee outside and find a nice bench to sit on without going in here and your life will b better for it.
Vitaly VlasovDecember 22, 2014
Don't recommend this place. Waiters are rude, food is bad, and have seen a rat in the restroom
Valérie VangeemNovember 9, 2011
Soooo good
E Pat FranckeAugust 20, 2010
Quite the view. Bring the oysters, please.
Luciano GiacomuzziJuly 10, 2011
Jacket's needed
Paule JAugust 7, 2010
Excellent !!
Robin ColemanApril 25, 2011
No hats allowed
janelle guntherMarch 17, 2009
try the salted caramels
Julian RossiAugust 30, 2011
Terrible ♥
Munirah SalehMarch 13, 2018
Amazing staff and experience,the view was spectacular,my order was avocado toast and Eggs,The best avocado toast ever,😍👌🏾تجربة رائعة و مكان أروع الإطلالة ساحرة مكان أكرر زيارته كل مره أجي نيويورك
Jordi Jové PalouOctober 26, 2014
El restaurante con mejores vistas de Manhattan. Caro pero relación calidad precio excelente. Muy recomendable para una cena en pareja.
Andrea GaviornoApril 5, 2018
Todo es excelente!!! La comida, la atención y la vista de Manhattan. Lo mejor es ir al atardecer para ver cómo se van encendiendo las luces de los edificios.
Alexandre PortugalDecember 5, 2016
Estrela michelin com skyline imperdível de manhattan!! Sempre que venho não falto! Recomendo tb o brunch aos finais de semana.
Rodrigo GuimaraesAugust 5, 2015
O lugar e muito bonito e bem chic. 120 dolares por refeicao composta por 3 pratos (entrada, prato principal e sobremesa). Se a ideia e um jantar romantico e vista e incrivel!!!!
Luis De la VegaJuly 3, 2018
Excellent!!! Restaurant elegante con espectacular vista de Manhattan. Cocina excelente y servicio muy bueno. Vale la pena pagar lo que cuesta. !!!
Guía PlanetingJanuary 5, 2015
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Mayya TrishinaAugust 9, 2019
Единственное, что могу отметить на 5+ это виды, действительно поражают. Но цены дорогущие, интерьер скучный, не вернулась бы сюда. В НЙ есть намного круче, вкуснее и адекватнее места
Cecilia Bourdon 🐱August 19, 2018
Lugar magico, flores e mais flores, vista incrível e comida maravilhosa

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