Restaurants · Our pick in New York
The River Café
Skyline views since 1977
About The River Café
The River Café has been nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge since 1977, looking across the East River at the downtown skyline (NYC Tourism). Book a window table for sunset.
Why it's on our list
- Skyline views
- Since 1977
- Under the Brooklyn Bridge
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The River Café before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The River Café are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Brooklyn Bridge0.2 miWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- 9/11 Memorial1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries1.2 miWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The High Line2.6 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Empire State Building3.1 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Grand Central3.5 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Times Square3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Rockefeller Center3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Central Park5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The Met5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 33 min