Iconic Brooklyn waterfront dining: Unforgettable skyline views, formal ambiance, classic American cuisine. Perfect for special occasions.
This iconic restaurant offers a spectacular dining experience with unparalleled views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. It calls for formal attire, including jackets for gentlemen, maintaining a classic, old-world charm with poised and elegant service. The prix fixe menu features sophisticated dishes like Pacific blue shrimp and Dover sole, with a memorable hazelnut soufflé for dessert.
The American cuisine is described as classic and sophisticated, with a prix fixe menu that changes seasonally. Dishes like Pacific blue shrimp, Dover sole, lamb, and duck have been positively highlighted. The hazelnut soufflé and a 'chocolate bridge' dessert are noted as iconic. While generally well-received for special occasions, some find the food to be safe rather than groundbreaking, prioritizing the overall experience and views.
"Customers have praised the lamb and duck dishes, often starting with oysters. The hazelnut soufflé is noted as a memorable dessert."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this restaurant for its spectacular views, romantic atmosphere, and overall special occasion experience. While some note it's on the pricier side, most find it to be worth the splurge for the ambiance and service.
Important Note
This restaurant has a formal dress code, requiring jackets for men. It is also considered quite expensive, and some diners feel the food quality doesn't entirely match the high price point and spectacular ambiance.
"This commenter strongly recommended The River Cafe as a suitable date night spot."
Positive"River Cafe is listed as a restaurant to consider for a special occasion, especially for lunch, which often features more affordable prix fixe menus. The commenter advises aiming for a pre-tax/tip cost under $230."
Positive"This restaurant has been recommended frequently and appears to offer a good view."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a dining option with a view."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended for a dining experience with a view."
Positive"This user recommended River Cafe for excellent food and a world-class vibe, suggesting a sunset table for a romantic experience. The price might be a bit higher than initially requested."
Positive"This commenter suggests River Cafe for Christmas Day, noting their menu and festive atmosphere."
Positive"The River Cafe is definitely the winner."
Positive"The River Cafe is the better option."
Positive"For a special celebration with a partner, dressing up, and a fantastic city view, the River Cafe is the superior choice. The experience transports you away from the city while you admire it. Recommended dishes include caviar and lamb chops."
Positive"The River Cafe is the clear choice."
Positive"The River Cafe offers an unrivaled view, amazing food, wine, and cocktails, making it a complete package experience."
Positive"Responding to a suggestion of River Cafe, this user stated that even at such restaurants, a tuxedo would still be out of place."
Negative"This commenter suggested River Cafe as a restaurant where a tuxedo might be justified, questioning why there aren't more such places."
Positive"The River Café is recommended for its great food and best view of the city. With the given budget, one can afford excellent bottle recommendations from the sommelier, and they have a killer wine list."
Positive"This comment suggests Bar56 as a walkable and swanky cocktail bar option for drinks before dinner at River Cafe."
Positive"This user strongly recommended River Cafe."
Neutral"This user described River Cafe as an amazing classic place where they recently celebrated a date night. They noted that their father mentioned he and their mother used to go there before they were married."
Positive"This user described River Cafe as a place for special occasions, noting that the menu rarely changes and is considered 'very safe.' They also mentioned that it's one of the few remaining places that requires men to wear jackets and that there is a piano in the bar area."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended for its view."
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