Stroller accessible. High chairs available. The Old Bay French Fries are truly great. The drinks, not the best but will do. Not so crowded which is a good thing for an outdoor place on a summer weekend! read more

Pier i Cafe - Frozen blueberry lemonade (left) frozen rose - American Near Me - New York, New York

Hot summer night. Need to be outdoors and craving air, but not the suffocatingly stuffy kind. Perhaps a cool breeze from the water...? Yes, please. A giant pitcher of white sangria, brimming with fruit and spiked with peach schnapps? Pour it over my head and down my throat, thank you. A savory burger to go with that heady buzz while the sun sets over the Hudson? Order it with cheese, please, and don't look at me funny when I devour every last french fry. Play with the dogs eyeing you hungrily at the nearby tables, try not to crash into too many chairs while wending your way back to your seat, and try to snag a spot as close to the pier as possible. Tip your head back and drink in the sky. Happy summer! read more

Ahhh perfect place for a summer night in the city- incredible view of the Hudson and beautiful sunset at this casual but very nice lively feeling cafe/ restaurant with great food and drinks. Great for a date, friends, families (kids menu), cyclists who can park off the west side path to eat, and even following a class along the Hudson- as women near us had just come from a Pilates class on the river before having dinner watching the sunset. The view the view the view. Amazing. Everything was fantastic and a walk along the river, down the pier just outside, a fantastic follow up after drinks or dinner and at night romantic with the pretty views. Atmosphere: plenty of seating, cozy with pretty potted flowers surrounding much of the dining area. Casual: You order food and drinks from the counter, a buzzer lets you know your food is ready, and food/ drinks are served on paper plates/ plastic cups. Drinks: I had the fruity tequila drink topped with a handful of fresh blueberries (Blue Rita) - delicious and strong. The food. Wonderful. We had: - Kale salad with a mildly sweet curry dressing - super. - Maine lobster roll. Sooo good. Mayo based, generous amount of lobster and could be a little messy with delicious mayo drip, so keep the napkins handy and quick - Special fish entree (snapper)- wow, this was mouth watering incredible, topped with tomatoes and a light sauce. - Open faced mahi taco with avocado, pineapple chutney and creamy cilantro. Spicy but also very good. Only minor negative: While I do not mind casual, and the views and lively vibe are absolutely worth it, table service would be great, and possibly a small bar closer to all the tables/ dining area as opposed to the counter so people do not need to leave their company repeatedly and wait in lines to order and pick up food and drinks. Absolutely recommend for a perfect summer lunch, dinner or drinks with a date, friends, families. read more

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This is such a hidden gem! I would have never found out about this place without Yelp. It is a little confusing to get to since the map location is slightly off. You have to walk through the tunnel in the park to get under the highway. Then you see the lights from the restaurant. It was so nice to sit on the water and enjoy dinner and drinks. The scenery is gorgeous. I had chicken fingers and corn on the cob with fries and a pina colada. Delicious! It is also really nice because you order at a counter and get a buzzer. This makes it more casual and you are free to sit as long as you want. After we ate, we walked down the pier and came back for dessert. They have a few options and they all looked delicious! I had a ice cream cookie sandwich and my friend had the brownie sundae. Both were great! I had a great time here and totally recommend coming! I will be back! read more

I'm a biker, I love to ride. But I also happen to like eating. That's why Pier i is so awesome. Tucked away under the west side highway is this little oasis of goodness. Great food, great views, it's a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. What I love is how the food here is decent (solid burgers, great lobster rolls, really tasty fries) - and the beer offerings here are solid. Best of all this is right by a bike path - the perfect place to stop for an outdoor pit stop. Here you won't feel like an asshole if you park your bike by your table (unlike many other annoying "outdoor" restaurants in the city that give you shit for leaving your bike by your table). As much as I like the Frying Pan downtown, I like this place even better because there are less pretentious fucktards who show up here and it's a far more chillaxed place. It's a bit of a hike for people without bikes to get here, but it's worth the time. read more

I didn't eat there today, but cannot wait to go back for food/drinks. They really did an amazing job with the pier. It is stunning. I can tell that it will be MUCH better than the boat basin uptown! The walk out by the water is designed beautifully, not like your usual plank walk in a straight line. I'd say it's a great spot for a date, and on a nice night, would be great for drinks with friends. I saw the menu- it's awesome, and well priced! read more

Its pub grub....we ordered cheese plate and fries and some other basic fare Drinks are ok...not too good....not too bad Views are great. Go for a drink and the view. We enjoyed our drink with a view of the water and then spent time walking by the river. Its a good spot for breezy days read more

Great hangout spot with families. The food is solid and the views are great. Low key and fun outdoor spot.

While the food was definitely edible, it's certainly not anything special. We were throughly disappointed with how mediocre everything was. The main benefit to this place, is the views and the nice outdoor experience, but that doesn't make up for poorly seasoned, overpriced and bland food. I won't be back. read more

Darn hell, love this place!!!!! The lack of tourists and the cute Jersey skyline, across the peaceful hudson river makes, me go to this place often !! A walk down the long dock, after an amazing and filling lunch compliments this cafe perfectly !! My Pat La Frieda Burger was just amazing! Juicy and tender with their seasoned fries and my blue moon beer was just perfect. My friend's skirt steak was perfect the way he preferred it. A lack of one star, only coz of the wait time, as people even after eating, continue to sit without consideration that there are other people waiting to sit and enjoy their meal. I think something needs to be done about that. read more

The food is a bit pricey, but the quality is much better than the other outdoor-dining alternative up the Hudson (Boat Basin -- yuck! The food there is pathetic). A few things I like to get are the lobster roll with fries, sweet corn, and chicken walnut & red grape salad. Hubby loves their fish and chips and says their burger is decent (we are Shake Shack fans, but this one'll do occassionally since the view/setting makes up for it). I also love that they have an espresso bar that opens early in the morning when it's nice and quiet. On a nice, hot summer weekend, it can get pretty jam-packed, especially during lunch. This one of NYC's top summer people-watching spots... You'll see a ton of cyclists, runners, dog walkers, families, and people just hanging out appreciating the outdoors and watching the sunset. Pier I Cafe is one of the best parts about living in the Upper West Side. I anxiously await its opening every spring and am very, very sad when it shuts down every fall. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! You come here solely for the amazing location and atmosphere, and then are pleasantly surprised by the food. Really nothing beats coming here on a summer night, getting a corona bucket or a pitcher of sangria, and watching the sunset. Their menu is typical bar food (burgers (veggie burgers too!), fries, chicken nuggets, sandwiches), and their drinks come in individual glasses, buckets, or pitchers. You order your food and drinks at the front counter, and then take your buzzer back with you to your seat and wait for your food to be ready for pickup. Even on the most beautiful of nights you're almost guaranteed a seat because there are just SO many tables. read more

Pier i Cafe - bucket of coronas - American Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent place for a sunset cocktail. The Westside Sunset, in fact, is a great drink. Sangrias are also quite good. The food has gone downhill a little from pre-pandemic years. read more

This is a great place in Manhattan. Probably the Best place in Manhattan where you can grab beer, chat with your friend and enjoy the sun shine by the river. This place is near hudson river where you can enjoy the sunshine by the river. The burger is also good here. Will come again in the future. read more

I stumbled on this gem on a bikeride, and it seems that it's somewhat hidden and forgotten about, as everyone I have mentioned it to has never heard of it. Since finding it a few weeks ago, I have come back twice and I am obsessed. It's off the bike path of the Hudson, overlooking a long pier that often has live music, outdoor movies and exercise classes. It is remote from the city, has amazing views, and is the perfect outdoor bar/restaurant. The drinks are very reasonable priced and delicious. The fish tacos were okay, and the fries were okay. Neither were as impressive as I wanted, but I think this is a place you go for the views and drinks. Gsters chicken sandwich and salad however was delicious, so I think it's just a matter of trying different food options. read more

My suggestion is wear pants at night before you go here, especially in the summer months. The mosquitoes are vicious and really thirst for your blood. ANYWAYS, I was brought to this place by my significant other and I was glad he stumbled upon this place on Yelp (especially after doing extensive research in fear of my wrath). The mahi taco (which honestly was just a big burrito) and the Pier I burger were delicious. The prices aren't exactly a great deal, but the view is spectacular. I love that it's low key, unpretentious and cafeteria style (reminiscent of middle school days with a better setting). Plus they have alcohol there. Will be back to try the pitcher of sangria I was eyeing across the other tables. read more

Pier i Cafe - Mahi taco and burger. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Waited over half an hour. They forgot my order. They were too busy to check after I asked multiple times; they just said it's not ready and wouldn't look. Everyone else who ordered after me in line got their food. So I just canceled my order. Won't be coming back. read more

Pier I Cafe is a hidden gem for bicyclists. Each time I take my bicycle out for a ride with the gf, along the Hudson River, I pass by this cool riverfront cafe near 72nd St. It seems like a safe haven for bicyclists and is next to a rusty abandoned dock loading facility and under the elevated Westside Highway / Henry Hudson Parkway. It's just a really cool area to have a cafe. I finally tried it with the gf on Sunday. We ordered a salad w/ goat cheese, beets, & golden beets, and a burger that came with fries. The food was decent, but the staff isn't too good at catering to the specifics of people's orders. We asked for Old Bay fries with our burger. Also, without even asking how we'd like our burger, they decided to undercook it severely. We then asked for them to heat it and cook it from rare to medium rare or medium, and brought it to us well done. I did see that they provide beers in pitchers. When gathering with a group of friends, this would be a nice option to partake in. Pier I Cafe is a great place to hang out at when the weather is nice. It's no Frying Pan, but at the same time, you don't need to deal with the crowds here. It's much more of a relaxing environment. read more

Pier i Cafe - Salad w/ goat cheese, beets, & golden beets, and a Burger. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Love the atmosphere. Perfect for a romantic date or a relaxing time with friends. The food is freshly made and delicious. Will definitely come back. read more

Pier i Cafe - View - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great place along the river to grab a bite and drink. Came here with a friend on a Sunday afternoon around 3PM and seating was pretty full. Ordered a burger with a side of old bay fries, along with a beer. It was a great combination to have on a warm spring day. Old bay fries may be a little salty for some people, but I personally enjoyed the extra flavoring. The burger was nothing fancy, but was pretty decent. I would come back to try some of their other menu items and share a pitcher or two with friends. Good place to relax after jogging or biking on the nearby trails. read more

Pier i Cafe - Burger and old bay fries - American Near Me - New York, New York

A hidden gem in the UWS! As a California girl, I need to be by the water and this is the perfect summertime place! If you want to grab a drink and food with friends or a significant other, I would highly recommend this place especially when the weather is great! They have alcoholic drinks, shrimp, fries, burgers, etc with lots of chairs/tables that are scattered throughout the area and the pier. There is also a grass area where you can bring picnic blankets since it does get packed. When I visited, the guy who was calling out the numbers was so fun! I would highly recommend if you are in the UWS! read more

Tucked away on the Upper West Side is Pier i Cafe, a nearly hidden outdoor cafe that sits on the pier looking out to New Jersey and beautiful sunsets. I first came to this venue about a year ago with some friends. Just this evening I came here and the experience was the same as last year except I got to experience some pretty solid customer service! First of all, if you come here and aren't a local you need to enter on W68th Street and Riverside Blvd. If you are a local, you can walk from wherever it is you're coming from along Hudson River Park. Either way, this place may be tucked away behind towering condominiums and underneath the West Side Highway but it's easy to spot all of the lime green umbrellas. At the entrance, it's usually best if you hop on line and review one of their menus kept on the side of the wall. By the time it's your turn, you can place your order. The menu isn't too bad, there's a small assortment of small plates, mains, desserts and even some side dishes and alcoholic beverages. If you're having food, whether it be a lobster roll, salad or hamburger, you receive a little buzzer that goes nuts when it's time for you to pick up your food at the counter. Since this is an outside and uber casual venue, your best bet is to divide and conquer with friends meaning one of you saves a table and the other picks up the food. Which by the way isn't anything outstanding but it gets the job done! Want a frozé and lobster roll or beer and ice cream sandwich? Done. In terms of customer service, you won't get much except a smile and cashiers who get you in and out the line quickly. Tonight one of them accidentally charged me for a pitcher of beer ($28) instead of one glass ($7). I raised this issue to the manager who was very apologetic and polite and promptly took back my card to give me back the difference (which he said would be given to me in cash but they somehow made the card work). As the night went on, the same manager went around the tables and tidied everything up and worked alongside the servers who were floating around to clear up tables. Last year I don't remember staff being so attentive to customers or the space itself so it's nice to see the turnaround. Even if you're not crazy about the food, I'd say this place is more about the views of the river and sunset along that allows you to escape from the day-to-day bustle of the city. Will definitely come back another time! read more

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Came here after 4th of July with a small group of friends. 3 of them ordered food, another friend and I looked for tables. If you're coming in a group, divide and conquering will be your best bet if you want to grab a seat around here. We came around 7pm so finding seating can be a challenge. We had a pitcher of a vodka infused peach drink w/ blueberries. Very generous amounts of vodka in this drink so you may want to mix it a few times before drinking it. Nice crowd, nice views. Good place to spend an afternoon read more

Pier i Cafe - Vodka infused peach drink...very strong! - American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is my favorite spot during the summer & is one of the things I miss most about living on the UWS. If you are a french fry fan this place is a must. Make sure to order with bay seasoning. Also big thumbs up for their frozen margs. read more

Great view but charging extra for cheese on a burger which should come standard is ridiculous.

It's wonderful here! The sunset the people walking by... Also the food was delicious! I got the burger and old bay fries. It's worth noting they have a great staff as well. Moving tables and chairs so people could sit down...4 stars are for 2 reasons 1) it's not a huge deal but the tables are too high for the chairs so it's awkward eating you have to sit at the front of ur chair but it's fine 2) for $10 glass of rosé they could give you a bit more than that small plastic cup. I feel like if you poured that in a wine glass it wouldn't even be half full. Overall I enjoyed my time there and I will certainly come again! read more

Pier i Cafe - Burger fries and rosé! - American Near Me - New York, New York

Service is excellent. The ambiance is beyond excellent. We ordered the blackened salmon with black bean salad, salad and seasoned fries. I am a fry snob and the fries were very good. The salad was very good. The black bean 'salad' was ok. The salmon was great portion size, very meaty but the flavor was lacking, especially for a blackened piece of fish. Cooking it up with a bit of rock salt would probably bring out all the blackened seasoning. I'd go back for sure but wouldn't order the salmon unless I knew the flavor would pop more. I was introduced to the owner. A DELIGHTFUL man. Also met the head chef who was very personable. Enjoyed the evening very much. read more

Pier i Cafe - View from the pier i cafe just after sunset - American Near Me - New York, New York

The location is fantastic. You order food at the register and get a buzzer to pick it up when it is ready. The service was very fast, even on a very busy Sunday night (10 minutes from order to pickup). The food was decent but the location on the water makes up for it. The salad has too much dressing (dripping in oil), and the burgers are all well done regardless of how you order them. The burger patties appear to be frozen pre-made patties, and taste that way too. The crab cake was decent, but they are skimpy on the amount of crab (doesn't measure up to a good Maryland crab cake). Come here for the atmosphere and view, go elsewhere for a great meal. read more

Pier i Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

Extraordinarily from beginning to end The view, food, outdoors perfect . Recommending to everyone who loves the outdoors and the City . read more

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Well if you're looking for a drink, you know the place not the girl. Pier one in Café drinks are terribly overprice one drink was $32 and is the regular size of a large bottle at your local convenience store. And not to mention the drink does not get you drunk it's just a little buzz so by the end of it you're gonna need another bottle and it's so not worth the price. The setting is calm it's definitely a beautiful place to go if you're just in a rush to get out the house I need a quick scenery. The chicken tenders were all right and the fries were just like McDonald's read more

Oh what a place!! Where do I start!?!? I'll start with the social distance etc, since that's so important in these tough times. I felt so safe coming here, the tables are well over 6 feet apart (unlike alot of spots in the city) and the staff members are all masked up and ready to go! Next, the food. The Lobster Roll. Cold and perfectly dressed tender lobster salad on a toasty, buttery roll. You really can't go wrong. For dessert I had the cinnamon ice cream sandwich, which was to die for! And now most importantly, the service. Ian at the front was amazing. I took all of his suggestions and couldn't be more pleased. Next up was Anthony (sorry, I always ask people their names), who was incredibly friendly and made nice conversation while I waited for my delicious blueberry lemonade. Finally, the chef Dillon. He was super friendly, double checked to make sure my allergies were taking care of and that I had everything I needed to enjoy my meal. On my way out I went to thank the staff here, and they seemed genuinely happy that I enjoyed my experience. Dillon, Ian and Anthony are all absolute rockstars. I shall return! read more

Pier i Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

I think this outdoor cafe is nice. 2nd time we stop in here for lunch after hiking down from on the west side from the George Washington Bridge. Great burgers, real good and lean beef. Salads great to. For Manhattan prices not to bad. Full bar but we are more interested in the coffee. Free water for all. I really like that touch. Real friendly staff as well. We will go back again anytime Hugs read more

Such a pleasant place to have dinner this summer! The establishment takes health protocols seriously - the tables are very spaced apart (more than six feet) and they are cleaned in between use. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is delicious. The tables are under umbrellas that protect you from the elements - it rained throughout our dinner and the rain didn't get on us at all. read more

Pier i Cafe - One section of the dining area - American Near Me - New York, New York

Great place to have diner! With a wonderful sunset view! Great menu, also végé, and good food. Friendly and relaxed atmosfere. We'll be back! read more

Pier i Cafe - Diner with a view... - American Near Me - New York, New York

Gorgeous view of the pier with the jersey skyline Great service staff & love that it's self service and free seating! Great for groups or couples Great tasting American burgers & fries, paired with a pitcher of blonde beer, we had a great time- thank you Perfect for summer or as it approaches Spring and temperatures are warmer. I personally prefer evenings when the sunsets beautifully over the horizon overlooking the jersey city skyline. Heard there are events on the pier all summer long! Will be back cheers read more

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Great burgers, great sangria and wonderful ambiance. Just love this place. Reasonable prices are another reason to go. Watch the sun set over the Hudson River. Listen to the seagulls . Just special. read more

Pier i Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

A great place to chill in the summer after a night of tango dancing at the pier. This place has a transporting experience. You forget you are sitting a few blocks away from the busy streets of the Upper West Side. The food here is much better than the 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe. I had tried the Mahi Taco, cold salmon salad and the Pier I burger. They were all pretty good. I eat out often and am difficult to please but I'm pretty happy here. read more

Pier i Cafe - Grilled Skirt steak, Pier I burger and salmon salad. - American Near Me - New York, New York

My bf and I were biking along the West side when I felt like I just couldn't go on. I needed a food fix. We passed this place on the way up so I knew it would have food, I just wasn't sure what kind. Boy was I pleasantly surprised that the food was pretty darn good! Ok so this place reminds me of Shake Shake. You order at the cashiers on the right side and then you pick up your order on the left. My bf and I were trying to be frugal so we ordered hot dogs and bay fries. Our cashier was a bit weird by criticizing our order but that didn't dampen my mood. Seating is crazy. On a busy day you might have to wander around the tables before you find one but since my bf and i were sweaty and had our helmets, we just sat on a ledge. Ok so the hot dogs were pretty darn good. The bay fries were pretty amazing although it had a bit too much salt. Now that I saw everyone around me getting burgers I cannot wait to come to try them. They looked delicious. I would come back with some friends, order some beer and sangria and a bit ole burger! read more

Pretty cool place. I've been here a couple times before for drinks when they are open during the summer. It's a great laid-back place to hang out with friends in the neighborhood and especially so if you get to catch a nice sunset. The food is surprisingly not bad at all. The salads are good and the burger is pretty decent. They tend to over cook though so ask for medium rare if you want a medium. The lobster roll is pricey but if you're looking for a not so greasy option that's a tasty choice. read more

Pier i Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

I had long suffered from the "burger blues" as no burger ever met my expectations! That is until my visit last summer to Pier i where I had the best burger experience EVER!!! I ordered my burger medium rare and it was perfect, as was the quality of the beef, and the brioche roll. I returned several weeks later and had the same flawless burger. It's over a year later and Pier i remains my #1 go to outdoor dining place for family and friends' visits, with excellent food, and did I mention the burgers? Maureen S. read more