went for my three year anniversary with my girlfriend, they made a special menu for us and gave us free dessert! Great ambiance, fabulous service, wonderful views of the east river. Also will be coming back to check out their beer garden. read more

Came here for a restaurant week anniversary lunch. Great customer service! Food was delicious!

We were able to visit this restaurant during restaurant week and I really had a great time. The interior is very beautiful. The bar has a very intricate hanging lights above it which creates a very cool illusion. The wine we had with our meal was "Félsina, a 2004 Chianti Riservo which was absolutely amazing. Will definitely come back just to try this wine again!! For our pre-fixe meal, we started with the mix of East & West Coast oysters, there were four (wish there were more) and balanced each other out well. We also ordered the glazed Pork Belly which was was rich in flavor. For our mains we got the duck, which was tender and well seasoned. The smoked brisket was a little overdone and a tad bland but the mashed potatoes tasted great. For the sides we ordered the creamed greens with fontina cheese which had the perfect texture and was very filling. Finally for desserts, the cheesecake was my favorite and so delicious. The apple pie was also very good! read more

Riverpark - Apple Pie & Cheesecake - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for Winter Restaurant Week 2017. The place is pretty and has a nice view. The staff was very nice and the service was impeccable. For my starter, I had the zucca pasta dish. Delicious! Very creamy and flavorful. For dinner, I had the berkshire pork loin. The pork itself was good; however the mustard jus was a little overpowering. For dessert I had the cereal and milk which was HEAVENLY! I also had a Mrs. White, which was a rum, coconut, walnut liquor drink. That was very good. Would recommend in a heartbeat! read more

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Located in the back of the Alexandria Center, Riverpark is one of Tom Colicchio's restaurants in New York. Parking is located downstairs (have to around the back along the FDR back drive). $5 for up to 4 hours of parking for diners a la carte (get validated at the restaurant). The lobby is cool, and the bathrooms are located in the Alexandria Center lobby rather than in the restaurant. The big bronze-like door is the entry and a coat check as you enter. Large windows overlook the East River, and the plot is surrounded by many mini-gardens and a greenhouse that supplies much of the herb and spice needs of the restaurant. A large room to the back also supplies private parties a place to stay. Some outdoor seating in the warmer weather available by reservation-only. Water was tap and cold, but the iced tea tasted like it was brewed in the same bucket as the coffee - disappointed. Appetizers: - Grilled Bread with avocado and the Grilled Bread with Ricotta (and peanut mash) were good; the bread was the best part with the toppings good, but could have used a touch more sweet with the avocado and salt with the ricotta. - Maple Brook Farm burratini was a buffalo mozzarella with some local beets Mains: - Lamb shank was done well (shared a piece from a friend) - Fried Chicken and Waffles; overcooked and didn't taste like much; the home made hot sauce didn't help to do anything other than mask the lack of flavor. Dessert - we did some starters instead as dessert since they were more interesting: - French toast sticks - a little too hard and the maple syrup is watery and lacks the flavor of the ones I've tried from Canada - Cinnamon Doughnuts were probably the best part of the meal; warm and fluffy, tasty - Dutch Baby Pancake - it was quite large, covered with some apples and not much for my taste Overall, we weren't rushed and the service was reasonably active, but I've had better food. Location and feel of the place is 3 stars, but the food disappointed this time. read more

Had to return here because of my fabulous experience last year RW Summah '16 1) Pulpo - Fresh as usual, but not as bright as I remember. It could have used those pomegranate seeds! Burratini - overshadowed by cumbersome tomatoes, fell flat 2) Royal Bass - they do know how to cook seafood. Great sear, vibrant taste, squash and quinoa were nice, basil vinaigrette tied it all up 3) Cereal and Milk - Welcome to the showstopper Ladies and Gentlemen. Gorgeous liquid vanilla malt flows out when you pop the gold flake adorned chocolate dome and soaks into rice puffs, texture upon texture, delicious chocolate cake on the bottom, saved the meal Riverpark has a fond place in my heart as it was one of my first reviews, and you can always rely on the seafood from this East River place by Tom Colicchio read more

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Came here during restaurant week with another couple and it was a very... unique place. It's close to NYU's hospital and located inside a research center "life sciences" type building. Ambiance was fantastic with a couple of couches/chairs behind the hostess' stand (where our friend waited for us). There is a large bar in the center and the tables are all along the windows overlooking the outside. Service was phenomenal. They came by frequently to refill our water, explained each dish as they were serving it and checked in on us every so often. For starters, I got the baby octopus. It had so much flavor going on, that I was slightly confused, but it was really good. It didn't seem to blend together, but each component was so tasty. Their menu allowed you to pick a pasta as either a starter or entree if you wanted (yay for more options!) For my main, I got the diver scallops. It was on point. Although there were only 3 scallops, the accompaniments helped elevate the dish. It was hint of sweetness in there which is a new sensation for me. The best part of any dinner is dessert. I got the vanilla panna cotta and it was absolutely delicious. Served in a stemless glass and topped with citrus. Very rich and creamy. The bourbon ice cream with apple pie was also a great choice. Amazing bourbon flavor that complements the pie. Definitely a splurge worthy place for a special occasion. read more

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I came here for restaurant week dinner with a group of five. When we first walked in to the building which the restaurant was located in, we instantly became excited about the experience. The building was modern and right on the water with great views. We had made a reservation a week in advance and were seated instantly. The service was great, our waitress was happy to answer all of our questions and each persons dish came at exactly the same time. Now onto the food. I started with the squid ink risotto. The flavor coupled with the seafood which came in the risotto was paired perfectly. It was a little heavy for an appetizer, but if I had gotten for a main I wouldn't have been able to finish it. For a main I got the roasted salmon. I appreciated that they asked me how I wanted it cooked, and it was cooked exactly as I wanted. Lastly for dessert I had the maple creme brûlée. I'm normally not a dessert person but this was incredible. Overall highly recommend! read more

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Riverpark is a Tom Colicchio restaurant, though he's likely never picked up a pan or knife in the restaurant, which is located in a curious area of Kips Bay. Instead, Tommy C is the "Chef Patron", and the restaurant merely carries his name and financial backing. However, the food at Riverpark channels his keen knack for tightly executed food and balanced, yet reserved flavors found in his other ventures. As others have mentioned, the space is beautiful - dramatic ceilings, burnished decor, modern furniture, and a front row view of the East River. But beauty runs skin deep, as the food at Riverpark is merely adequate, yet spendy. Chef Sisha Ortúzar runs a tight ship in terms of execution - the pastas were perfectly al dente, and the proteins were cooked within a fraction of a degree of our requested temperature. However, there's a weary repetition of ingredients and techniques - I believe that pomegranate seeds made an appearance in the majority of dishes we sampled. Chef Ortúzar is not necessarily a one trick pony, but perhaps a pony with a curtailed repertoire. It's ordinary food done very well. A preparation of hamachi crudo ($14) is done without notable superlatives, and neither more or less adequate than any other restaurant in the 'mid-scale contemporary American' genre. Squid ink spaghetti alla chitarra is good, but not great. Tender pillows of swiss chard ravioli went down without complaint, but garnered only a tepid response. Pork chops ($24) with a buttery smooth parsnip puree arrived as a perfect medium - intensely meaty and just the right amount of juicy. However, a preparation just as fine could be found at Scott Bryan's restaurant, Apiary a few avenues over. Duck breast ($27) with celery and pomegranate was appropriately seasonal and well executed, but i'm struggling to generate an appetizing adjective for this dish. Underneath the beauty and the brand name, there's only a little substance. To be perfectly frank (and catty), the food seems to be geared more towards a sensible Midwestern audience, rather than the sophisticated New York palate. Here, execution trumps imagination, and reliability rules. read more

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LOCATION The restaurant is really far east, basically adjacent to the river. You will pass a security guard/stand, and you will see a loop and what looks like a large corporate office. There is a sign that says Riverpark in the front, so you'll know that you have arrived. Once inside the building, there is a security desk, where you can ask where the restaurant is. (It's located in the very back, to the right of the spiral staircase). The restrooms are also in this general lobby area, next to the security guard. Besides the location confusion, this place was amazing. The view was stunning, especially on a beautiful sunny weekend day, and the bar area is beautifully lit. The 3 of us were sat at a table that had a couch and two chairs, which prompted us to linger and talk for awhile... which I NEVER do. FOOD Brunch is really affordable here. For such a beautiful restaurant, I expected to pay at least $20 per dish, but ended up paying $20 total (+ tip!). Chicken and waffles: These waffles were amazing. The texture and shape of the waffles were very unique and perfectly complemented the fried chicken. The chicken was peppered very well, but wasn't as moist as I'd like it to be. But, I drenched some syrup all over it and forgot that it wasn't that soft. Breakfast tacos: The tacos had house made chorizo on them, and my friends really loved this dish. They came with a side of arugula, which added a light complement while I was pigging out and stuffing my face with fried chicken. SERVICE Our server was impeccable. He was very charming and nice, and when we asked him to take pictures of us (like the obnoxious instagramming girls we are) he made sure to take many angles and zoomed in and out for our viewing pleasures. It was hilarious. read more

Riverpark - Chicken and waffles brunch - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Hidden gem. Located on the grounds of the NYU School of Medicine Campus. Beautiful view of the east river and innovative Tom Collechio menu. Enjoyed lunch with our longtime friends. Menu options were beautifully plated prepared with fresh ingredients. Great choice for a romantic date or even a medium sized group. Service was excellent! read more

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"Oh I haven't written a review yet about Riverpark!?" Was my thought a second ago. 1.5 seconds ago, I was thinking about waffles... Well thanks to Naomi B., the bestest food junkie I know, I got to know the bestest chicken and waffle dish. I know there's no such word as "bestest", but that IS what describes Naomi B. and Riverpark. Their flavorful chicken and waffle is made with crispy perfection. The amount of spice that they add isn't too salty or peppery for my taste. There's a hint of rum in it's syrup, which I didn't realize until the last time (3rd time) I had it. Included with the dish is their soft churned butter, which is really smooth. Their staff is impeccable. I went there for restaurant week... Do not remember when... And when I got something different... Do not remember exactly what... It still tasted darn good. I don't think you can go wrong with this place. Yes, I bet some of you are thinking or saying out loud, "Instead of taking pictures without captions, Erica C.... (If that's your real alias), just write a review every time you eat at the restaurant." Sigh... Ok I'll try. But hey, MAYBE I was just saving the "bestest" restaurant for my 100th review. Okaaaaaay?! KThxbai. read more

Riverpark - AWESOMENESS - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow!! What a beautiful restuarant. Doesnt feel like NYC honestly. They have large outdoor seating with gorgeous view. The decoration inside is amazing as well. Excellent service and food! Very romantic place. read more

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Riverpark looks like it has the entire package - absolutely stunning views of the river, swanky interior, celebrity-chef origins - but the food didn't hold up for me. Fried chicken and waffles: One of the more popular dishes on the menu, but I found it pretty meh overall. The chicken had fantastically crispy, flaky skin and juicy meat, but just tasted kind of bland. I felt like I got all the butter and oil and calories that come from eating fried chicken, without any of the satisfaction of eating said butter and oil and calories. The waffles were a bit stodgy as well - not light and crisp on the outside as (my opinion) a waffle should be, and too dense and chewy on the inside. Also, they were sprinkled with coarse sugar on top, which I normally wouldn't mind, but the sugar made the waffles too oddly sweet in a way that didn't mesh very well. The rosemary + black pepper flavors were not at all discernible in my batch either, unless you count the sprig of rosemary garnishing the dish. House fries with dijonnaise: Fairly large basket of decent but standard fries. They were beautifully golden, but cut very long and were also quite soft, which made them a bit awkward to eat. It was hard to pick them up by one end and dip the other end in sauce, so I ended up folding them in half and dipping the middles instead. Not a big deal, but sometimes it's the little things. Riverpark is a truly lovely setting for an event or a date, but there are alternatives if you're looking for the food to stand well on its own too. read more

Riverpark - Fried chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This place is hard to find, even from a cab. There's no entrance from FDR, so one must drive (or walk) through the gated street on 1st Avenue. The restaurant is located at the very end of the street in the Alexandria building and has an inconspicuous sign outside. The inside of this place is quite beautiful and has plenty of small little tables. I have not been to one Colicchio restaurant that I've actually really enjoyed and would recommend to a friend, and this place doesn't stray from that conclusion. However, I would come here for drinks, the beautiful views and the vibrant atmosphere, but the food was mediocre at best. The food: Hot bread - one highly appreciated aspect of Colicchio restaurants is the warm, fresh bread Beau soleil oysters - good Cavatelli with lamb - boring but decent Scallops - good Sorbet: concord grape, pear, and citrus mostrada - good read more

What a fantastic experience!! We came here for a friend's surprise birthday brunch on Sunday around 12:30pm. We were a party of 5 (remember that show?) with a vegan and a nut free allergy on board. Let's start with the parking situation. If you find yourself driving in NYC, this is a wonderful place to journey to. For start, there's a valet lot underneath the restaurant which is in a gorgeous building with sleek modern decor, right on the water called The Alexandria. If you eat at the restaurant they will validate your ticket and it will cost you a mere $5!!!! Say what?! Incredible! Everyone went above and beyond to make our visit a memorable one. From the parking attendant, security guard, hostess, coat check girl, waitress and busser. That's a lot of people making your meal and experience truly great. They were all incredibly sweet and all worth mentioning. We were seating in the gorgeous dining room and served cold carafes of water. The waitress came over in seconds, greeted us and took drink orders. Mimosas with cognac ($11), Bloody Mary's with pickles carrots ($11) and I had the green lemonade ($7) which was cucumber, lemon and mint. So refreshing and clean. Apps & Sides: The waitress suggested the roasted radishes in anchovy butter ($8). They sounded delish but are obviously not vegan. She immediately went to kitchen and came back with a few vegan menu options for me including a way to make these without the butter. They were absolutely fantastic!! I could've eaten the entire plate myself. The hash browns ($6) with thyme, pepper and onions were s great selection as well. Fabulous taste and perfectly crispy. A friend ordered the burrata which was beautifully plated. For entrees the orders were grilled flatiron steak and eggs ($27), burgers ($18) with BBQ pickles , chicken and waffles (which apparently another house specialty-$22) with bourbon maple syrup and I had the braised chicken dish ($22) with acorn squash, roasted mushrooms, sage, pomegranate and freekeh which is a heartier grain like a farro. They so kindly substituted the chicken for grilled mushrooms!!! The special attention I was given was incredible. We were too full for dessert but they brought out one of their sorbets with a candle for the birthday girl. I would absolutely eat here again and highly recommend it. **only gripe was that the outdoor was closed off. I know it was January but I still wanted to take a look. We did however sit and watch the boats go by through the floor to ceiling Windows which was lovely. I will be back in warmer weather for sure! read more

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This was Valentine's Day so you come with some level of grace. However, the service was completely nonexistent. Took long to be greeted and in the end had to ask three people for our check. At $105 a head base (before supplement) the food came out cold and slow. There was no cadence or rhythm to the order of food. Course one and two came out at them same time and three took over 25 minutes. We also ordered a bottle of wine and our waiter never refilled our glass and had to grab random waiters to get attention...it was excruciating. Was also disappointed that the wait staff didn't suggest any coffee or after dinner drinks in the end. To be frank one of the worst dining experience from a service perspective. The food was flavorful though...too bad it was a bit cold. read more

Pretty swanky. Work brings me to swank when I would otherwise run to a hole-in-the-wall. It is hard leading a double life. Hey, Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, I totally get it now... The place is stuffy and only for a little while, I need to pretend. Once the sun sets and night comes upon us, then the dark angel can come out to play. But while the sun is up, I get to experience places like this. I guess leading a double life ain't so bad right? The place is beautiful and right on the campus of NYUMC. You can see the water from here, and anywhere there is a view of the water, makes for a great experience. I only stayed for the appetizer course and it was phenomenal. Never had I indulged in a hamachi salad like this. I was thinking the avocado wouldn't work with hamachi, but I was oh so wrong. Each morsel made me want more, and I almost thought I would stay for more, but alas, time was a ticking and when the sun sets, well, I have to go hide. Definitely a great place to impress business partners and the like. Would definitely come back, but only when the sun is still around... read more

Came here for restaurant week 2015 and had an amazing experience. Located on the East end of Manhattan, Riverpark oversees the East River and you get a great view (especially at night) along with a phenomenal meal. From appetizer to dessert, the portions were just right and at the end of the meal, I definitely felt satisfied and full. For appetizers, I got the baby octopus while my friend got the squid ink pasta. The baby octopus was tender and went very well with the winter squash. As for the squid ink pasta, there definitely was a strong lemon taste to it but as a lemon lover, I thought the pasta was great as well. Spaghetti was cooked al dente. For mains, I got the Spiced Peking Duck Breast (medium rare) and my friend got the Diver Scallops & Pork Belly. The duck is very tender and pairing with cranberry gave it a light sweet taste that didn't feel too much. It was cooked perfectly; not dry at all and very tender. Definitely would recommend the duck for first-timers. As for the scallops & pork belly .. the scallops were great. Especially as someone who isn't a big fan of scallops, the scallops were done greatly. My friend enjoyed the pork belly really much, however, being very sensitive to the taste and smell of pork, the pork belly for me wasn't done good enough to completely rid of the pork smell. It was a little dry and not on point for me. For dessert, I got the cheesecake while my friend got their "Cereal and Milk" which is one of their signature desserts. Not being a very big fan of cheesecake, I LOVED theirs. It wasn't heavy, and the Meyer Lemon Granita went greatly with the cheesecake. The cereal and milk was very interesting and would definitely recommend it to try as it IS their signature dish and it's unique. In the end the cereal and milk got a little too sweet for me but definitely still great! Overall, it was a great experience, great food, and if it wasn't for restaurant week, I would've never thought to have travel all the way on to East end to dine. Although it is a little bit out of the way to dine, but it is definitely worth the trip for view + fine dining all in one. read more

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Last night I went to Riverpark to try the restaurant week menu. I went with a group so we were able to share some appetizers. I tried the baby lettuce salad and the cavatelli pasta. The salad was so fresh and the pasta was AMAZING. I also had the mushroom farro-risotto dish, which was also delicious! For dessert I had the panna cotta which was creamy, and I also had a bite of the blueberry lavender cobbler which was tasty. They didn't have Moscow mules on the drink menu, but they were happy to make me one, which was great. Overall a good meal!! read more

Riverpark - Farm Lettuces & Greens - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Here's my experience of Restaurant Week dinner at Riverpark. Might be too late for this year if Riverpark doesn't do the extension, but should be helpful for future RW's. Check out my photos that accompany this review. Riverpark is seriously out of the way. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest subway stop (6 train), but this turned out to be a good thing later since I got super massively stuffed from all the food. I needed the exercise to help me digest. I think the restaurant might have made most, if not all of their items from their regular dinner menu available. There were so many choices for each course! And, they did away with the regular dinner menu altogether during Restaurant week. So, there were no two menus that you had to choose between, and thus, you avoid the awkwardness of asking to dine off the cheap option. 1. Bread service - mini baguette The bread was piping hot it actually burned my fingers! Fresh bread = good, enough said. 2. Cavatelli - braised lamb, sweet peas, mint, horseradish Delicious! The braised lamb came in shred form and was tender and lamb-y. It tasted delightfully gamey, without being musky. The dish was earthy and hearty, and the portion felt quite large for an appetizer. Though, I couldn't taste much of the mint or horseradish. 3. Berkshire Pork Chop - collard greens, peaches, cippolini onions When this entree was brought in front of me, my eyes widened in shock at the sight of the gigantic hunk of pork chop. This was HUUUGE. This glistening, beautifully seared monster was literally twice the size of my fist. It made heads turn for sure. The diners at the table next to me all stared in awe. The pork chop came on the bone and was absolutely scrumptious. This had to be the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. The meat was supremely succulent and flavorful. There was also a nice amount of fat interspersed throughout. I felt like a caveman chowing down and annihilating the humongous slab of meat from my plate. One word describes this dish well: epic. This pork chop was EPIC. 4. Black Forest Sundae - devil's food cake, vanilla ice cream, brandied cherries, pistachios I think I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to dessert. While there's nothing especially unique about the Black Forest Sundae, I enjoyed it. The portion, once again, was large. Ice cream and cake, you just can't go wrong. Service was professional and efficient. In the context of Restaurant Week, I have to rank Riverpark as number one out of all of the ones I've been to. Great ambiance, great service, great food, and great portion size. Seriously, Riverpark is the best deal of them all. read more

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After a less-than-stellar Restaurant Week dinner this past season at another one of Tom Colicchio's other establishments, I wasn't expecting much more from his other creations. As luck would have it, a friend of mine decided to hold his birthday dinner at Riverpark, but I arrived with an open mind. The restaurant is somewhat difficult to get to since it's at the eastern edge of Manhattan on East 29th Street. On a breezy Sunday evening, I passed by Riverpark Farm, where they grow their own vegetables to use in the kitchen and a miniature park of sorts, complete with trees, park benches, and plenty of foliage, especially for Manhattan. The restaurant shares a building with several other companies, but the Riverpark sign is displayed prominently outside. My friends and I headed indoors where we were greeted by the hostess and shown to our seats. Not only do they have a wonderful outdoors environment, they've nailed the interior structure and decor on the head. Dim lighting, with rows of lights dotting the high ceiling, are above the main bar area. The dining tables are elegantly set and well-spaced, and there are tables outside, where diners can enjoy a candlelit dinner with a spectacular waterfront view. The menus are simple and straightforward, which is usually a good thing in my experience; this indicates the chef understands what the kitchen does well and what the clientele enjoys. Our table of four decided to split a few "Snack" plates from the Bar Menu, and we each opted for our own Main Course and Dessert. The French Fries, Empanadas, and Rosemary Chips weren't particularly memorable, but they're solid bites to accompany a drink or two at the start of the evening. My entree, on the other hand, was nothing short of delicious. I had settled on the Berkshire Porkchop, and agreed to a medium sear at the suggestion of the waitress. The porkchop itself was a sizable portion of meat, and the overall composition had a good balance of lean to slightly fatty. It was topped with several slices of grilled peach, and layered on a bed of collard greens and onion, which completed this dish beautifully. The plate was savory, tender, and simple - the basic ingredients and flavors truly shined through. Even to this day, I can remember it with remarkable clarity; for this dish alone, I would make a return trip to the restaurant. I finished off dinner with a Chocolate-Caramel Tart. A scoop of caramel ice cream, next to a small tart comprised of melted dark chocolate and peanuts, with a few popcorn kernels drizzled in caramel. My only complaint? I wished there were more of it. The ice cream melted a bit too quickly for my liking, but the basic pairing of chocolate and caramel is almost foolproof. Service throughout the night was attentive without being overbearing, and our waitress didn't try to force on drinks and extra sides. In hindsight, I'm very grateful to my friend for showing me that second chances are worth taking; Riverpark is one of the successes in Colicchio's empire. read more

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This is the best place in mid-east town to have outdoor lunch during the day. It has indoor seating areas but the next-to-river outdoor has phenomenon view of midtown, up down, East River, and Brooklyn. In a sunny day, the sunshine will reflex through the water. Staff are very kindly and seated 13 of us in the lobby. Almost every table has a nice view through the huge window on the east side for water view. The restaurant week menu has been surprisingly extended to full menu. So, do. It miss the opportunity. My starter kale salad is huge. I mean entrée size huge. chopped kale and mix green are fresh and tasty. Pole beans, green and yellow type, are sweet. There are a little too much Parmesan IMO. Almonds are slightly chopped. It would be nicer if chef can lightly roast them. OK the main dish is a piece of sautéed bass. The fish was perfectly seasoned with crispy skin. Mine is slightly cooked and a little dry. I did not sense the basil but I like the Quinoa and sliced heirloom squash. In the end, it cost $5 extra for the signature dish-Mile&Cereal. As you all know, the opening of chocolate shell brought everyone OHHHH. If I were the chef, I would replaced the 'Cereal' part to roasted almond, cranberry, strawberry, a little mint and reduce the sweetness from the "Milk". Let the natural sweet flow with the milk. Overall, it is a very pleasant experience. read more

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I attended a brunch party here. If I were to rate Riverpark solely on the food and ambiance... I would probably just give a 3. However, because the menu features fresh ingredients from the Riverpark farm, I have to give an extra star for the added environmental and health benefits. FOOD (I would highly recommend the following) - Grilled Bread with Avocado. A thick slab of toast with avocado spread. - Smoked Pork Belly. Super tender, leans more toward the sweet side. AMBIANCE: - Not a very convenient location if you're walking here, as I did. I took a taxi and got dropped off on 1st Ave and 29th street. Then, I walked past the security at the gate and kept on walking toward a glass building. Once you enter the glass building, walk past the security desk in the lobby and the entrance into the restaurant is on the right side. However, the view of the river while you eat makes up for the trek. PS. You can host private parties here!! The service during the brunch party was impeccable. read more

Riverpark - Pork Belly - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is my new favorite restaurant in NYC!! Came here with a friend on a Saturday night and we got seated with an amazing view of the river! Drinks: We started with non-alcoholic coolers with pineapple, cherry, basil and yuzu. So yummy and refreshing! Baby octopus carpaccio: octopus was so tender and juicy! Roasted diver scallops: the scallops were fresh and well-complemented by the creamy black couscous Rack of lamb: the lamb was cooked medium rare. So tender and well-seasoned! Dessert: cereal and milk. Chocolate shell filled with vanilla malt atop a bed of rice puffs. Favorite dessert of all time!! read more

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4.5 Stars The trek to get here was a bit intense, especially in the current ridiculous NY weather, but it was worth it. The restaurant itself is beautiful, inside and out--simple and classy. We were seated right by the large windows so we had a great(?) view of the river. Host was welcoming and we were promptly seated Now, the important part, food: Squid Ink Chitarra: Good flavors. The seafood was delicious and the noodles/pasta was perfect in texture. Spiced Pekin Duck Breast: Amazing. The meat was a perfect medium rare. It was juicy, moist, flavorful, delicious. I really like the poached pears and what I think was some sort of cranberry sauce. The subtle sweetness from the fruits really went well with the duck. The lentils were cooked just right; tasted good, but nothing extraordinary. Mascarpone Cheesecake: Simple yet luxurious. It has a slightly stronger cheese taste than other cheesecakes I've had, but it was wonderful. I have to say, the pistachios with the cheesecake, created this amazing flavor. The salty and sweet combination is usually good, but this was beyond that. Really profound memorable taste. I'd love to return here again and again. read more

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Riverpark, will you marry me? You've got everything I love and more. A breathtaking view of the East river, an elegant entrance and ambiance, friendly and courteous service, and an incredibly extensive Restaurant Week menu that no other restaurant has matched up to! One of my best friends and I have an unspoken tradition of going to restaurant week at least once a year, and while the prices have increased, it didn't stop us from looking up menus that spoke to the two of our palettes. We decided to try out Riverpark, a place that we didn't even know existed by the NYU hospital. When I first walked there, I was stunned at the ambiance. It was so classy, yet not pretentious nor too high end. We were quickly greeted and seated. With so many options on the RW menu, I decided to try the cucumber dill gazpacho for the appetizer. It was beautifully presented and poured in front of you. It had a fresh taste and a bit of pickle-like flavors. My entree was the sea bass, which I found a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing and the side veggies spot on. Lastly, I got the corn cake with pistachio gelato for my dessert. I enjoyed my friend's fruit trife instead, but both were unique in its own way. I would most definitely return for another occasion. read more

I enjoyed my experience here. The view is lovely and although we ate inside, you could still see the river from where we were sitting. I would definitely recommend coming in the spring or summer. I ordered the brisket, which was sort of an accident, since I rarely eat beef. But even though I'm not much of a cow fan, I could tell that this dish was done well. Interesting romesco sauce and it came with delicious hash browns. Also ordered a mimosa, which contained cognac and was thus a little more complex than your average oj and champagne deal. Friends got the bloody mary, which I thought was truly awful, but I generally don't like bloody marys. Interesting fact: In NY, they can't serve alcohol until noon on Sundays! I didn't know this because a) I live in DC, and b) I never get to brunch before noon. Tom Colicchio owns this restaurant (he may actually own the rest of Manhattan as well). Nicely done, Tom. read more

We came here for RW 2017 during dinnertime based on recommendations on various websites. I made a reservation ahead of time. Our cab driver took us on a wild ride, as GPS took him to the back of the restaurant, which was the FDR. So, my friend and I got dropped off in the middle of FDR . We walked towards the Water Club and maneuvered our way back to the 1st avenue as the FDR is not made for passenger crossings. So if you are trying to get to this restaurant, just tell your cab driver to drop you off at 29th street and 1st Avenue. The restaurant is towards the end of an enclosed complex where a residential complex named Alexandria (please do a fact check.com on the spelling :D) is located. You would have to walk through the lobby and get to the very end and then make a right to get to the entrance to the restaurant. I made a reservation and requested to be seated by the windows with a view. The lounge/bar where we waited was beautiful with romantic lighting. After waiting 5 minute past the scheduled time, we were taken to our table. We were seated at a table by the windows overlooking the area right next to the water. We had to wait a while in order for someone to bring us menus. The menu was automatically the RW menu which contains dishes the restaurant normally offers. Everything was ok up to the point we placed our order. After that, it was when you would start taking off the stars. We had to get literally several people's attention in order to get one person to get us some bread while we're waiting. Their bread was a mini-baguette and their butter was topped with crushed pepper. Their butter was really good. And then a 3rd server approached us (I am not sure why they keep having different people serving a table), but I am so glad we ended up with him. He offered us a little bit of wine named Atmosphere and apologized for the long wait for the food to come out. He's professional and friendly. I regret that I didn't ask for his name so I could share here. Then the food came, we ordered the salmon crudo and east west oysters as our appetizers. The salmon was good and even the beets on the plate tasted good. The oysters dish came with 4 pieces - 2 from the East coast and 2 from the West Coast. The oysters were fresh and I like the vinegar & garlic garnish. For the entrees, we ordered the duck breast ($8 supplement for RW) and the sea bass. I really think that you cannot go wrong with seafood at this restaurant. The sea bass was perfectly seared, the skin was crispy and the meat was flaky. It came with a sauce which I asked the server to pour it on the side. The dish was a delight to the mouth. For the duck breast, we followed our server's recommendation and ordered it medium rare (chef's recommendation). The portion was small but the succulent pieces of duck meat was so flavorful and it had a melt in your mouth texture to it. The duck breast dish was definitely the highlight of the night. For the dessert, we followed other Yelpers' recommendation and ordered their must-try Milk and cereal dessert ($5 supplement for RW) and the apple pie. When the desserts arrived, they smelled so good. My friend was looking for milk for the cereal in his plate, and I asked him to break the chocolate shell with his spoon and ta-da, the milk-like liquid came out and the chocolate cake at the bottom revealed itself. The dessert was memorable and had a lot of depth to it (crunchy, chocolaty, soft and liquidity). I would recommend you trying this dessert when you come here. For the Apple pie, it came with vanilla ice-cream, the crust was buttery and flaky and the apple filling was not too overpowering. This is so disappointing as this restaurant has the potential to be rated 4 stars or 5 stars because of the food. The food is definitely worth raving about, it is professionally prepared and very delicious! However, the lackluster service being offered at this restaurant is a big turn-off. There are only 2 staff people that were doing an excellent job that night, the rest of the team needs more training. A side story, I was sitting next to someone who was talking so loud that night. She even admitted to the fact that she got kicked out of a restaurant before for being too loud. I do give the 2 excellent staff a lot of credits for being good sports and dealing with that customer professionally during that evening. She definitely ruined everyone's evening that night. read more

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Came here for a Friday dinner. Reservations were plentiful on OpenTable, so I snagged one the day before. I had heard good things about Riverpark, although my experience at Craft was just meh. When we were walking towards the restaurant, we felt like it was a whole different neighborhood, being that far east in Murray Hill. The weather was warm with a bit of a breeze, so we opted to eat in the outside dining area. The tables outside are basically "nicer" picnic tables, which actually gave the outside area a "park" feel. The view outside was very nice, although some may not like the sound of cars on the FDR being right next to you. I didn't mind, and it definitely didn't take away from the experience. The ambiance is definitely pretty intimate and dark, perfect for a date, and the decor overall is very modern and elegant. We ordered a few appetizers: the grilled quail, the baby octopus, and the ceviche. I got the Berkshire pork chop (I almost typed out "pork shop", can you even imagine?). The quail was cooked just right, although very miniscule, even for an appetizer portion. The baby octopus was great, and the vinaigrette had a very interesting flavor. The ceviche was a bit disappointing, because even though the flavors were great, the texture was a bit too oily. The pork chop was delicious, although for such a huge plate, the portion didn't look very big. Besides that though, the presentation was great, and the flavors from the peaches, and onions were all tasty. I also tried the the squid ink chitarra, which was awesome. The chiles and the richness of the sauce made for a great contrasting flavor. The smoked lamb cavatelli was very flavorful and smokey, although my friend thought the actual pasta was slightly off-putting as the cavatelli resembled little caterpillars. HAH. The waitstaff was incredibly professional, while still friendly and grounded. Water and drink refills came very quickly and our waiter was very patient with explanations and modifications. I'll definitely be back for a dinner date night, or a brunch with friends. The dinner dishes are a bit on the pricey side, but the brunch prices look more manageable, and with the awesome outdoor experience, you can't go wrong. read more

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Tim, Tim, Tim. You, sir, are the epitome of what a quality restaurant service should be like. Everything was made special for the person that I was with who got into med school - from the greetings to the menu customization, the small touches made our experience an absolute pleasure. He even set up the pastry chef to come out and speak with us along with a complimentary dessert. Will continue to be a loyal customer to riverpark, and one of the major reasons for that is due to that man. read more

Had a wonderful restaurant week dinner here. They offer most of the regular menu items, making it one of the best deals during restaurant week. I had: Baby octopus - Wowow this was delicious. I'm usually not a fan of baby octopus because I find it to chewy and bland, but the version here was delicious and super flavorful. Loved the combination of tanginess and savoriness in the dish, and the octopus was nicely crispy on the outside while tender on the inside. Scallop - This was so delicious. Definitely my favorite entree (I had bites of the other ones). The scallops were super super tender and paired well with the purée on the bottom and the sweet sauce on top. Soooo good. Sea bass - I had a bite of my friend's and I thought it a bit lacking in flavorful and wasn't as tender as some other sea bass I've tried. Lamb - Also good but not as outstanding as the scallops. Milk and cereal - The parts all paired together very well, with the mix of textures of the cake, the chocolate, the "cereal" and the "milk". Worth getting once to see it. read more

I have to be honest, I was a bit disappointed in this restaurant. The location is weird but beautiful (hidden away between NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital). It over looks the East River and the FDR Drive. The restaurant also has it's own garden where they grow their own vegetables. The space is very open and modern. We had the following: Smoked Ricotta Gnocchi (good, not great - it didn't taste smoked) Duck Confeti Ravioli (very tasty) Diver Scallops (cooked to perfection) Rib Eye and Brisket (inedible. Loaded with gristle. The hubby spit most of his meal into his napkin) Fingerling potatoes (good but a bit on the salty side) Peanut Caramel Chocolate Tarte (Not great and not worth the calories. It was deconstructed and boring) Affogato (good but boring) French Press coffee (If you haven't mastered the French Press don't serve it - had coffee grinds in my cup) What was really surprising is that it attracted a much older crowd. Very few people under 60. The hubby and I were the youngest by at least 30 years. On a positive note, plenty of jewelry and shoe eye candy. It wasn't worth the steep check and we won't be coming back. read more

You can't get better than this, in terms of ambience, service, and food. Riverpark is true farm-to-table, in that all the ingredients are sourced locally (rooftop gardens or their farm in Upstate). The menu changes based on availability so there's always something new and fun to discover. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive. The scallops were divine and perfectly cooked. Don't miss the cereal & milk dessert! read more

Riverpark - East & West Coast Oysters - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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On the last night of restaurant week dinner I came to Riverpark with 5 people. I have been to this restaurant in the past for brunch and we showed up 15 minutes before they closed. This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. Service was efficient and accommodating especially when they were going to close for the evening. For my three course meal I went light and pescatrian because it was a very late dinner. I ordered the cauliflower sformato. The appetizer was pretty and custard in combination with the cauliflower was to die for. For the entree I went with the diver scallops and clams which was light and perfect for that of the evening. Finally for the dessert I had to have the persimmon cake with the ginger ice which hit the spot and was a perfect end to this restaurant week adventure. I would return to have brunch because of the view and outdoor dining option. Here is a tip, you can park in the parking lot and make sure the ticket is stamped by the restaurant so you can get charged only $5 for the parking fee or else you'll end up paying $16. read more

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Excellent excellent food. I came here for a work-related dinner and the servers were excellent. They accommodated my vegan dietary restrictions with no questions. I know the chef is great because he/she took simple vegetables/grains and flavored them perfectly. The simple green salad was SO tasty- I don't know what was in it but one of the better salads I've had-- and as a vegan I've had a gazillion salads. Everything was fresh & delicious! I also had a barley mushroom dish for my entree-- so tasty! The barley was perfectly cooked- a little "crunchy" (nice bite to it) and not mushy at all. I've never had barley cooked like this- now I know what I've been missing out on! I ended the meal with a refreshing grape sorbet. Overall, a good experience. There aren't obvious vegan options but I know that they will be able to accommodate people with dietary restrictions well! I believe they had gluten-free options as well. Very appealing plating of all the dishes as well. Nice ambience and space with a pretty view of the East river. read more

I've eaten here many times and have always had a perfect experience. But not last night. I'm not sure if the server was new or the manager was... but they were completely disorganized. When I asked about the ribeye for two, I was told it was "a big hunk of meat". ?? We asked for it to be cooked medium and it arrived 45 minutes later RARE. Blue. The best part of the meal was dessert which also took forever to arrive. The couple next to us were fighting and cursing The man working front of house was not at his post when we were leaving (once I saw him outside of the restaurant on his cellphone). Massively disappointed and I won't be back. read more

I came for Restaurant Week Lunch, but I have to say I'm a little disappointed with the overall experience. The location and design of the restaurant are really nice; the décor is pretty spot on: classy and modern. The waitstaff is professional, but I found the service very slow and a little cold. It may be because we were a group of college freshman, but for a restaurant of this caliber, I expected non-discriminatory service. We're paying customers too. Also, there is no Royal Sea Bass on the actual menu; the fish changed to Branzino, and that was super disappointing (online menu shows that there is bass). [FOOD] Bread & Butter: I saw someone review it and compliment it, but the bread was incredibly salty, and the butter (though soft) was decent at best. Baby Lettuces and Greens: Very rarely do I leave food on my plate, but I left almost half of the portion. You get a mountain of vegetables of all types. There is so much going on that every bite tastes different, and the flavors conflict rather than go together. It was also hard to taste the vinaigrette. This starter was definitely disappointing. Only plus for me was that the ingredients tasted and looked extremely fresh. Braised Chicken Leg: I was expecting something special, but it tasted like a fancier rotisserie chicken in that the meat was extremely tender and the skin was crispy, but the taste was a little bland and unoriginal. The side ingredients did taste quite nice though; the freekeh was good, the squash was surprisingly great, and the mushrooms had a nice earthiness. Unfortunately, overall dish was a letdown. Cereal and Milk ($5 Supplement): This was supposed to be the saving grace of my experience here. At a premium and raved about, the dessert seemed like something amazing. Sadly, I was disappointed again. You crack open the shell by hitting it with the blunt end of the spoon, and the "milk" flows out. The "milk" is a very good creamy vanilla flavor (kind of like melted ice cream but without the grossness of it). The chocolate shell was overly sweet if eaten by itself, and the ganache cake was thick and heavy but not rich at all. The rice puffs are more or less rice crispies. [OVERALL] I paid $36 for the meal after tip and tax. That's a lot for lunch, even if it's at such a nice place. The food was a little better than okay, but there was nothing special. I wouldn't come back for what I ate, but I might for other menu items. On another note, the view is nice. read more

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I came here for my birthday with my boyfriend, and they sure did surprise me with a personalized menu stating "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIAN". The ambiance of the restaurant is kind of a lay back chill/business meals type of feel. We sat by the window so I was able to enjoy half of the water view as they also have a 'Beer Garden' seating right outside the restaurant. Service: once we were seated, our server greeted us and wished me happy birthday. Then he handed me the personalized menu. He was very nice, checked up on us a few times to make sure everything's good. Food: we shared the baby octopus and big eye tuna crudo. I personally enjoyed the tune very much. Very fresh and light tasting. My boyfriend enjoyed his octopus a lot, he said it was very tender. We ordered the scallop and wagyu steak for entree. The scallops were seared to perfection! And my boyfriend loves the steak, he requested medium and they delivered medium. We then shared the cheesecake for dessert as we were stuffed from the amazing food we had. It was very good, they paired it with a jasmine honey ice cream. I wanted to buy the whole jar of ice cream if they sold it. It was absolutely amazing. Overall, we will come back. He wanted to try the beer garden seating as it's outdoor and you can play games while chatting. read more

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This review is purely for Restaurant Week 2017 because I have glanced at their regular menu and it's $$$$. RW however is a steal. I never knew such a quiet sanctuary existed in Manhattan. If you travel by subway, be prepared for a looooong walk. Otherwise, Uber or drive. The restaurant is drop dead gorgeous. This is where I would want my husband to bring me for a date or our anniversary dinner. A dinner with girlfriends work well too. I went with a group of girlfriends and since there were 5 of us, we managed to sample most of the menu. Apps Spaghetti carbonara Risotto Baby octopus Lobster salad Steak tartare - I love a good steak tartare and this was not it Mains Wagyu buvette Lamb shank Duck breast Cod Dessert vanilla panna cotta - just a beautiful dessert, both visionally and in taste ( rich creaminess undercut with citrus segments - yum. Unfortunately it wasn't what I ordered, so I only got a bite) Apple pie Milk and cereal - I know this was the signature dessert but I love contrasting flavors in dessert. This was sweet upon sweet. If you have a sweet tooth, get it! Coconut pavola Wish they will come up with an affordable prix fixe for dinner. Restaurant angels - 65 for 3 courses? read more