Pier i cafe Reviews

Super crowded on warm summer evenings and a little on the pricey side (as to be expected given the location), but if you can snag a table this is the perfect spot to happy hour or grab dinner during sunset. Best deals are the pitcher of sangria (serves 5-7 people for $36ish) and the kids' chicken fingers (good smaller adult meal). Also recommend the burger, and it comes with fries.

Excellent views and outdoor dining. The cleaning staff is very friendly and did a great job cleaning each table after use. You line up and order food by the cashier. They give you a number and will call it out for pickup. Food was overpriced and mediocre. The sandwich items does not come with fries. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich and the bioche was dense and dry. The only good item was the chicken tenders.

Loved my lobster roll. All of our food was fresh. Had a great view in the sunset. I couldnt get enough of their delicious sangria. Highly recommend

Don t try driving here because google maps will have you MESSED UP! Other than that, it s a really nice location, gorgeous view. Waiter sanitizes tables immediately after a party leaves. Food is pretty good! Calamari is top tier I ve had in NY, it comes with some tomatoes and pickled onions, and a unique marinara sauce (Didn t take pics ). I had the Veggie burger which was pretty good (it s a regular California burger) but they make it pretty good. Old bay Fries are so good too. My friends said the regular burger is delicious and lobster roll is too but that she s had better (lobster roll). We had ice cream sandwiches which I couldn t finish (I got the cinnamon one) and my friends got the chocolate one. I recommend sharing because it s pretty big and very heavy (literally 2 bakery cookies with a hefty scoop of ice cream in the middle).
The only thing I was not a fan of at all was the drinks. I got a Pier i Colada and it literally tasted like coconut water and pineapple juice, no alcohol taste at all- not worth the price. I had an aperol spritz too and it tasted BETTER but still not worth the price for the insignificant amount of alcohol. My friend got a small watermelon fresca and she said it was good but it was literally 8oz. for like $6. Not worth it. Would come back for calamari only and maybe fries.

Not the best price but the view and relaxation are worth it. Only open in the nice weather months - roughly May - Sept

You can't be a cafe if you close your coffee machine at 4 PM.

Just go to counter and make your order which is really convenient and nice.

Nice place for people watching, getting some sun and enjoying beautiful NYC sunsets!! Bring your special person!!

I had the watermelon salad and a coffee. Very fresh and tasty salad. I was expecting a lot less thinking it was a pit stop for tourists but I was pleasantly surprised! I'll definitely be back!

Nice place for eating and drinking, if you are biking around Manhattan.

A bit pricey but a great place to go during the summer and fall

Perfect place to sit and relax with a nice view. It s very beautiful around sunset. food is okay.

It's a really nice cafe on the water in Riverside park. Good food and drinks, clean shaded spacious seating, plenty of condiments, paper goods and water. Really nice spot.

Nice place to visit on a warm day. Food was prepped quickly.

Great location on the Hudson River for a casual meal.

Nice respite from the streets of NY on a beautiful day. Decent food, family friendly and causal vibe.

Great view. Burger was amazing. And you can't go wrong with sangria pitchers...

First time here, good food, but lost our ticket, so it didn't come out until we went and asked about it and the had to re-fire it. If they hadn't lost it, would have rated 4 stars.

Way overpriced, but not dispicable considering they're riverside. Food and drinks are solid. Staff is friendly. I'd return for other events at Pier 1

A little on the expensive side. Could use some music playing on the background too.

Amazing neighborhood gem. Tucked away down by the water. Shockingly good food for a park restaurant. Lovely ambience, outdoor park seating with water views. Amazing sunsets. Very friendly for kids. Great Staples like a pat le Frieda burger but also rotating specials like watermelon salad or grilled octopus. Great for happy hour. Great cocktails. Go while the weather holds. Closes for winter.

Oasis-on-Hudson, relaxorama, like being at the beach.

Please don't waste your money on this food. Good place to sit but food is terrible. I think it's because the kitchen staff lacks experience.

Wonderful outdoor venue. Not a huge selection of food but great place to relax and enjoy the view

Food was fine, but overpriced and smaller portions. Not good at all for those with food allergies - they have a blanket disclaimer that their may be cross contamination with every top 8 allergen and they won t even help you with something simple like a hotdog!

Good food and location, but they didn't call our order when it was up (you're your own waiter), and apparently that happens routinely. For the price I'd expect an actual restaurant.

Great place for a late afternoon drinks and small plates; river flows, ferries ply, sun sets...

If you make it past the deadly bike lane crossing then you'll love to sit and relax with some lousy, over-priced food and drink while you take in scenes of the Hudson. The staff is also rude and unhelpful but they probably get paid diddly squat to work there. This place was much better years ago :/ ALAS.

Great place to just sit and relax next to the water. Quiet and away from the noise of the city. Very happening at nights and on weekends. Closed in winter.

Love riding my bike up the west side and stopping at Pier i for a beer or cup of coffee. They also have great sangria. In the summer there are a lot of free concerts and activities all around the area and it is a great place to spend a summer afternoon.

Outdoor cafe with plenty of seating in the summer, right by the hudson river. Its a little tricky to find.

One of the best restaurants in New York city, beautiful views of the hudson river

Love
Our neighborhood river cafe
Great hamburger!

Great location for a restaurant. Though it is expensive, there are better cheaper bars just north of Pier I

This place is often overlooked due to Boat Basin Cafe, which is only a few blocks up, but it's a great place to enjoy a bucket of Coronas with a few friends and enjoy the sunset. Good burgers too!

This cafe has the most incredible views for you to enjoy your beautiful afternoon and evening. The food is quite good and the staff is always very attentive. I love coming here for a nice cup of coffee and a pastry.

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The food was pretty terrible and crazy overpriced because of the location.

Great place. This spot has an awesome pier right in front with wonderful views of the river and the New Jersey horizon. This is a nice place to hang out, go for a little walk, and relax by the water. All seating is outdoors. The food was delicious. We had some fried calamari which I enjoyed. We got burgers, hotdogs, and fries. These all tasted great. The environment was casual and quite cozy. It's definitely a spot that you can spend a lot of time at. I saw some groups that were hanging out there for well over two hours, including my group. I'm sure it'd be enjoyable going solo as well. Great food coupled with great views added up to a nice night by the water.

Tables and chairs on pier I serving simple foods, sandwiches and coffee

The atmosphere was amazing. Today is my birthday and my friend took me there for drinks and appetizers. Loved it.

Great place by the water to grab a beer and burger (although NYC prices!)

Love this place! Is super convenient if you have a stroller and the food is good. Menu isn't big but has good variety. Come for a drink too, great bar options and an amazing sangria!

The location is amazing. And they waste it. Food is the kind you get at theme parks, fast and greasy, though you pay for it like a decent meal in a real restaurant. I liked that it is self service but even the short encounter at the cash register is unpleasant to say the least as the staff actively try to insult customers. The stop serving coffee and tea at 5. I wish they would have to sell this amazing place to someone who would actually want to run it.

Great spot for reflecting, spectular views, and the Hudson River as a back drop. Santuary!

Decent food and view, car noises from highway above can be annoying.

Great place for an afternoon sangria! Gotta be a table hunter but the spot is Grade A. Food is really good also!

The view is incredibly, The food was so delicious. The best sunset in NYC . Go when you get a chance, also the staff is the best.

Hidden gem located below the West Side Highway, with great food and wine options. Sit and watch the sunset or walk along the pier.

The best place to have coffee enjoying the view of the Hudson River. Do not forget to visit it especially in summer!

It s cute! AND the burger and Old Bay fries were delicious.

I had a bland burger (good fries though) and a really bad cappuccino. The staff were cool about fixing the coffee order, which was great. This place is adequate for survival just don't get your hopes up. Didn't try the bar.

Even with Phase I limiting, the food was ready quickly, the team worked together to keep social distancing in place, and everyone had an upbeat attitude.

Great place to grab a pitcher if you go cycling along the Hudson. Decent craft beers offered.

Great beers and amazing view. Somethings you can get a huge line to order your food/bev.

Love this place. Tons of seating area right on the pier overlooking the river and water's edge of New Jersey. They serve great food and drinks, including some draft beers and daily cocktail specials (we had mint cucumber margaritas). Prices are reasonable and the service is pretty quick given how many customers that small kitchen serves. Overall a great place to enjoy a nice day or grab a meal while strolling in the park by the river. Recommended!

Had a quick bite of chick wings, old bay fries, and calamari. Calamari was bland w/o the marina sauce. Staff made an error with order, but compensated. The same staff was a little testy though. Fries were nothing special. Chick wings were fresh.

Food is meh. Location is awesome and that s what the reviews/raves tend to focus on.

Nice selections of beer. Public restrooms nearby. Overall, good hangout place. Easy to bring your bike, pets, etc.

Self-service. Apparently, no one clean up after themselves and, since it is obvious or should ve been obvious, to the management, then they should be way more proactive in regularly cleaning up.

Often time, others just relocate the trays to the nearby unoccupied tables.

Manager is very friendly. Fast service, drinks are a little on the pricey side.

Excellent place for a summer afternoon, good food and drink. It might be difficult to find a place but the wait is worth

Absolutely delicious! Its location right on the water is pretty great too!

Very cozy terrace on the water. Nice for walking .. many people with a dog. You can order drinks at the self-service.

There are so many good things to say about this place like stunning ambiance, plenty of seatings and great food and drink, etc. but these are erased out by the effect of unwelcomed creature the fearless pigeons that actively invite themselves to the tables and chairs.

Great outdoor area and food, prices are pretty high But it is a unique experience and the food comes out quickly.

It's a casual outdoor dining and drinks place in a beautiful location on the river.

Overall it's pretty good but I had to deduct a star because my steak was cold, despite still tasting good.

The location is good, but the food was terrible, the most terrible compared with the foods that I have had in the US.