Manhattan's waterways helped shape the city into a trade and business capital. They also provide river or harbor views to accompany lunch or dinner. While seafood is the dominant theme in Manhattan's waterfront restaurants, you'll find other options as well, including Italian and Chinese cuisine.
This Italian restaurant in Lower Manhattan offers views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. Italian-born chef Luigi Celentano prepares a traditional trattoria-style menu highlighted by fresh ingredients and simple gourmet touches. Start with Gigino's grilled bruschetta topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil; fried calamari with spicy tomato sauce; or lentil and escarole soup. Entrees include classics like tagliatelle alla Bolognese, mixed seafood risotto, and chicken scaloppine with cannelini beans, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.
Gigino--Wagner Park
20 Battery Place
New York, NY 10004
212-528-2228
gigino-wagnerpark.com
This established waterfront restaurant offers views of the East River, intimate lighting and live piano music. The Water Club's classic American menu features a wide range of seafood dishes including lobster ravioli, pan-seared Atlantic salmon, whole Dover sole and grilled sea scallops. Other options include roasted farm-raised chicken, double cut Colorado lamb chops and 14-ounce rib-eye steaks. Sunday brunch features a selection of smoked fish and omelets. The Water Club also sports a seasonal rooftop bar, The Crow's Nest.
The Water Club
East River at 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-683-3333
thewaterclub.com
The Sichuan, Cantonese and Shanghai cuisine at this waterfront restaurant in Battery Park City is as authentic as anything you'll find in New York City. Near Wall Street, Liberty View offers water views and an upscale atmosphere. Liberty View's Dim Sum menu features turnip short cakes, crabmeat dumplings, shredded jelly fish in sesame oil, and braised lion's head pork meatballs. Specialty entrees include pan-broiled fresh eel, king sea cucumber with shrimp, and buffalo fish with bean curd and hot pepper sauce.
Liberty View
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
212-786-1888
libertyviewrestaurant.com
