River Cafe

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1 Water St (at Old Fulton Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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(718) 522-5200
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River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY
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Expensive, but the view and the food were amazing! Very romantic!

Worst

I called for my boss to make a reservation and the person taking the reservation never put it in the system. I'm sure the food is great but the staff of a business should represen...

Absolutely Unbelievable 10/21/2002

I took my girlfriend here yesterday, had an incredible time, thanks to the host who lived up to his promise, very surprising since the place was packed. Anyway the food was really good, the portions are not big however very filling and exceptionally good. The place possesses romantic atmosphere with dim lighting, and one of a kind New York City view. The service lives up to it's class, very professional and thorough. The place outside us well us inside absolutely beautiful especially during the night. Defiantly a place to take someone you want to impress, you want regret it. My girlfriend and I had an incredible night that we will never forget. Thank you River Cafe keep up the good work! Pros: romantic atmosphere, great view, hones staff Cons: maybe, small portions more
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The Ultimate In Romance 10/16/2002

The best words to describe this place are stunning, romatic, luxurious, trendy and fabulous. White glove service - delectable view of the skyline, scrumptous food, fabulous presentation ... and did I already mention the view? I held my reception at the River Cafe a little over a year ago and since then revisited RC for our first year anniversary. Whether supper, lunch or wedding - I have always been 100% completely satisfied. I am sure you will not be able to find flaw with the ambiance, decor, service, menu or presentation.... Tres Tres Chic.... Trust me - you will fall in love with the garden, the view of the ocean and the majesty of the Brooklyn Bridge (at the River Cafe, they are all at your fingertips)!!! ;-) Pros: View/Ambiance, Food and Presentation, Service and style more
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romantic! 10/14/2002

My husband surprised me when he took me here! We were just gonna grab a bite to eat and the next thing i knew we were driving over the brooklyn bridge into Brooklyn and sitting at the corner table at this beautiful restaurant. The view is beautiful and you feel like you're in a romance movie when looking out onto the river and the skyline. The food was good and the desserts were even better! Definitely a special occasion place! more
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service a no no! 9/17/2002

The waiter nearly yelled at me when I asked for more water. I almost tripped walking in because the coat rack was in the way. I am sorry I took my date here. --Jane Pros: Good parking, historic Cons: small, rude waiters more
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Beautiful and special 9/3/2002

This is such a great restaurant. It's definetely for a special night, a celebration. The view of Manhattan is beautiful and the food is delicious. There is nothing bad that I could say about River Cafe. more
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oh so romantic! 7/30/2002

You will never regret going there. decorated with flowers all around, the service was good, and the view was awesome. more
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best city views 7/18/2002

beautiful city views, amazing service, great location. don't forget to order the brooklyn bridge for dessert - amazing chocolate and beautiful presentation. more
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Great view, so so food 5/21/2002

Yes, the River Cafe is still a great romantic restaurant. Yes, the view is still beautiful. Yes, it's still pricey. And no, the food is not that great anymore. But if money is no object, and you want to impress your date with a great view and romantic setting, this is definitely one place to consider. It's still popular, so give yourself a few weeks to make a reservation. And be sure to ask for a table by the windows. Sure, there's really not a bad view in the place, but the window seats affords you the most dramatic sights. Pros: Romantic setting Cons: High prices more
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Quite a view 5/20/2002

Unfortunately the food and the service don't live up to the spectacular setting. For the prices, the food is decidedly lackluster, and the service, unless you are a regular, can be quite rude. If you call ahead on a week day, though, you can often slip into a table by the window for their first lunch seating. When the room fills up, it can be quite noisy. Pros: Great view Cons: Lackluster food, Rude service more
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Manhattan Vistas 5/20/2002

The prime appeal here really is the view--the food is pretty good but not quite what you'd hope given the price points. The service is excellent, and it's a great place for Sunday brunch too. Nice to stroll outside the restaurant in summer. more
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  • Flowers and fairy lights are appealing, but it's the honest-to-God knockout location at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge that guarantees the River Cafe its romantic reputation. Banquette seating...

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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm; 5:30pm-11pm Sun 11:30am-3pm; 5:30pm-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Diner's Club, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Vinegar Hill
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