One of, if not the best restaurant week dinners I have had. The portions were not changed to reflect the lower price which was refreshing, the service was fantastic (Scott our waiter, who is also one of their bartenders, was funny, friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant and menu) and the food was exceptional. The restaurant itself is beautiful and is inside the Alexandria Center overlooking the water. What I loved about their menu was the sheer amount of choices, including a pasta section which you could have as an appetizer or main course. The onion foccaccia they brought out was delicious and they kept offering us more (doesn't happen often, let alone during restaurant week). We started with the lamb fettucine and seafood pasta. Both were delicious and nice appetizer portions. The seafood pasta in particular stood out because of how expertly cooked the seafood was. I must have had shrimp hundreds of times, but these were the most perfectly cooked shrimp I have ever tasted. I am not a big octopus fan and the octopus in this dish was sublime and not at all chewy. For entrees, we ordered the skate and the duck. I am a big fan of skate and this was cooked perfectly, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. It came with a beurre-blanc sauce, cauliflower and caperberries. The dish was delicious, perfectly balanced, everything I wanted. The duck was fantastic and surprisingly not too fatty. It was savory and exactly what you want when you order duck. We ordered the cereal and milk (chocolate ganache cake surrounded by rice krispies, topped with a chocolate dome filled with vanilla malt) and the coconut rice pudding for dessert. Both were delicious, but the rice pudding did not have the traditional rice pudding texture. The rice was pureed such that there were not full grains of rice, so it was a smoother paste. It sounds offputting but tasted nice and I really liked the cara cara oranges and pomegranate seeds. Our water glasses were never empty and plates and utensils were changed between courses. I told the manager how much we enjoyed dinner and he gave me his card and told me to contact him when I come back. Definitely one of the top 5 meals I have had in the city and I will absolutely be going back! read more

Went for restaurant week and it sure did not disappoint! Riverpark is located next to the East River with a gorgeous view of the skyline and I was lucky enough to be seated next to the open windows during my visit. The food was pretty good and the server was really nice! But I think due to the fact we were sitting in one corner of the restaurant it was a little hard to flag someone down when we actually wanted to pay for the check. I also ordered a regular drink and when I requested they said they could make it alcoholic. It was delicious, decent amount of alcohol in the drink with the alcoholic taste masked super well. read more

This is an outstanding restaurant! I think this is the third time that I've been there for dinner and I was very impressed! Everything was excellent! Both fish that we tried -hallibut and steelhead- were cooked perfectly, in the preparations were imaginative! The vegetarian dish - acorn squash with cumin and coriander -was so subtly and terrifically flavored! It is only open Monday to Friday and no one seems to know that it is here, so it is kind of hidden. The atmosphere is so wonderful - it is a beautiful space overlooking the river. The service was exceptional! We look forward to coming back! read more

This place is a bit hard to find since it's on the second level of this hospital / residential area but that does give it a nice view of the river. We went for brunch towards closing hours so there weren't too many people there. I loved the decor they had! We shared the yogurt parfait which was very creamy and sweet. We both ended up getting the hot chicken that came with corn bread baked in a mini cast iron. The chicken was perfectly crispy and so good. read more

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

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Had an excellent brunch at Riverpark- there was not a miss in the items that we had including the pork belly sandwich, the squash tacos, the grilled bread with avocado and the cinnamon doughnuts (which we actually had for dessert) The service was also terrific - Adam our server was friendly and helpful. The location is a little bit out of the way but definitely worth the trip! read more

Went to Riverpark on a Wednesday a little late (we had a reservation for 5:30PM and arrived around 5:40PM due to traffic) but we were seated promptly. I think if I were to look for this place myself, it would be hard since it is a little hidden (BUT my boyfriend knew where it was so YAY!) The seating area was comfortable and in the middle. We had a sofa/cushy chair and 2 regular chairs. We were able to see outside and the bar area. The area was a bit dim for atmosphere but randomly, during our meal, the lights all turned on it was was super bright for a few minutes. Anyway, for our meal, my boyfriend and I decided to splurge a little since it was for uncle's birthday. We ordered wine that was suggested by the waiter - he suggested a Reisling from Germany (green apples and hunny!) We had ordered the crab and apple, onion soup, autumn squash and coddled egg and the cavatelli appetizer portion. Everything was very good - but if you aren't too fond of sweet, then I would not suggest the autumn squash. Henry's friend also gave us two ways of octopus (which was very good! the potato chip was spicy!) For dinner, auntie and uncle ordered the cacciucco (which apparently had some mussels that weren't super great), my boyfriend had the pork (which he LOVED by the way) and I had the steak (so delicious. so filling too!). For dessert, we had the "cereal and milk" but was brought a lot more like the coconut rice pudding (which auntie was a fan of), sweet potato flan (I wasn't a fan since it was actually too spicy for me to be a dessert? my mine was perplexed), and waffle cone. Overall, our dinner for uncle's birthday was amazing! I think I'd love to come back when we are able to sit outside. The view would be amazing! Loved it. read more

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We went for restaurant week 2018 winter. Food was delicious, service was average, and the atmosphere was great. I highly highly recommend their "milk and cereal" dessert it's very unique and extremely delicious. The carrot soup was ok. Nothing to write home about. For entrees I would pick the brisket again. It was so savory, flavorful, and melt in your mouth good! The service was inattentive - and one of our friends was allergic to nuts, to which we told the server and he acknowledged. Then served my friend the octopus appetizer which was full of hazelnuts. They quickly corrected the mistake when we pointed it out - but still that carelessness could have severely hurt my friend. Please treat allergies seriously. This is why I'm rating only 2 stars. Our dining experience could have been very different if we didn't catch the nuts in the dish. read more

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Really late..but this is the review for Restaurant Week 2014.. lol Reason I picked this restaurant to go to is cuz, it's right by the water, and I liked the interesting menu. Interior decor was really nice and modern. The dining room was large and airy and the seats were comfortable. There was also nice outdoor seating, which my friend and I chose. For drinks, we each had a glass of fresh, non-alcoholic Green Lemonade w/ crushed mint leaves. Nice and refreshing! For Apps, we both had their Oyster app. Fresh, clean oysters! For entrees, I remember having a braised rabbit and pasta dish, which was good. A tad bit salty, but it had good flavor. My friend had a Long Island Sea Bream, which was delicious. Riverpark is def on my list of new favorites. I would come back here again, with friends for a nice dinner with beautiful views. :D read more

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RW winter 2018 This place is gorgeous. A date night / lounge atmosphere with impeccable service. We chose Arctic Char crudo Spaghetti cacio e pepe Dry-aged bone in ribeye for 2 Brussels sprout side Maple creme brûlée Cereal & Milk The food was overall delicious. My only - meh - dish was the Arctic char crudo. It tasted a little too bland for my palette. Even the sauces included on the plate were bland. I wouldn't recommend this dish. The cacio e Pepe was outstanding. I need to come back solely for this dish. I wish we ordered more of it! But then we got our ribeye and couldn't finish it anyway so... lol The ribeye was cooked at a perfect medium rare. It came with the most bomb ass pomme purée - potatoes - I have ever had. Like, I could eat a bowl of just the potatoes. The maple creme brûlée was delicious as was the famous milk & cereal. Aside from a delicious meal , I have to definitely state the standout was the amazingly attentive service. This makes or breaks a lot of restaurants. The staff at Riverpark definitely are doing it right. Most certainly am coming back in the spring to experience the outdoor seating ! ** tip - make sure you get your parking garage ticket stamped or they won't honor the $5 deal! ** The parking garage is accessed down E 30th, making a right on the service road. read more

I have been to Riverpark several times since their initial opening many years ago, but had apparently neglected to write a review. Luckily, I happened to visit again recently for the Winter 2018 edition of Restaurant Week, so I can now fulfill my duty of recapping for my Yelp community! Riverpark was not the easiest place to find or to get to, being in an office building, at the end of a driveway, off of First Avenue. However, its stunning East River views and refined, modern décor made it worth the trip. The restaurant offered a coat check, which I would recommend, as many of the tables do not have a lot of extra space. If you are sitting by the windows on a cold evening, though, you may want to hold onto your outer layers instead. I approached the host stand, but was unable to visit my table until my brother arrived to join the party. Thankfully, they temper this disgruntling requirement by offering a spacious lounge area in which to wait. My companion soon arrived, and we were escorted to a booth in the back corner that offered us a full view of the restaurant. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful for when we needed assistance honing in on our menu selections. After we placed our order, we each received two large pieces of focaccia bread, with a side of fragrant olive oil. The bread was less greasy than most versions of that variety, allowing us to dip into the zesty oil as we saw fit. I began my 3-course extravaganza with an appetizer portion of the Squid Ink Risotto. Since this was not a pasta that could sneakily have ink in the dough, I knew that the black goo would be used as the sauce instead, which I prefer much more. The Arborio rice was sautéed with calamari, shrimp, and octopus. It was then topped with a few Fresno chili pepper slices. Despite the server detailing the dish as packing an intense seafood flavor, I actually thought it had more of a lemony essence. The included fish had been sliced up and was all perfectly cooked, but I wished it had infused the rice with even more aromatics. The peppers were a welcome addition, but I wish there were more of them. My brother's Buffalo Milk Burrata was completely bland and watery, making its bold adornments of mostarda pears, shallots, mustard greens, pistachio, and ginger snap tuiles absolutely essential. When it came to the entrees, my Roasted Salmon was cooked perfectly to the medium temperature that I had requested. It was laying on top of baked artichokes and oyster mushrooms, as well as fregola, and was sprinkled with sprigs of watercress. The included vegetables were all very flavorful, but the grains could have used a bit more of a kick. My cohort's Maple-Grilled Chicken was succulent and had a sweet glaze reminiscent of a barbecue sauce. The bird was served with a seasonal winter blend of brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, hen of the woods mushrooms, and pecans. His dish was the clear winner for this round, which, funnily enough, had been forecasted to us earlier by the server. Finally, for dessert, I went with the comforting Pear-Cranberry Crisp. The sweet and tart fruit filling was covered with a satisfyingly crunchy rolled oat streusel, and the accompanying scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream was a great temperature balance that proved why a la modes are just so darn enjoyable. My brother continued with his seasonal theme by ordering the Maple Crème Brûlée. The custard had the traditional crisp upper layer and a subtly woodsy flavor, but was extremely tiny and not plated in the standard ramekin. The additions of a pecan-date streusel , poached apples, and pickled raisins added texture, as well as even more sweetness. Both desserts were delicious overall, though. On this Riverpark adventure, we, yet again, felt that the destination offered one of the best Restaurant Week menus in the city, since they essentially allow you to select from the regular item list, and all guests in the space must order as such. However, this trip did not live up to previous visits in terms of the culinary execution. This excursion was more of a 3.5-star rating, but I am rounding up to 4 stars, given previous experiences. read more

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A friend and I came here for the last day of Restaurant Week. We ran late for our reservation, but the host was accomodating when I called to let him know ahead of time. FYI- there is garage parking for $5 (so you don't have to worry about finding a spot). Everything about the restaurant screams elegance, grace, and convenience- from the coat check-in to getting my boxed leftovers. Everyone was efficient, friendly, and personable. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us throughout the night, asking how each course was. The ambience was soothing and suitable for conversation. I didn't have to raise my voice to talk, nor could I not hear my friend. The table setting was beautiful, the overall decor was even more gorgeous. We ordered zucca and cavatelli for our first courses, pork chop and lamb osso bucco for the second, brussels sprouts for our side, and "milk and cereal" for dessert. Everything was delicious! The pasta had unique flavors and textures, the pork chop was tender and well-seasoned, and the lamb osso bucco slid right off the bone. The dessert was easily the best dish of the night, and they were all amazing. The portion sizes were huge too. Our waiter also informed us that the Riverpark Restaurant Week menu is unique in that it is the actual dinner menu, but they bring down the prices for Restaurant Week. In other restaurants, there are simply a few dishes to choose from. This was the whole experience! I'll definitely be going back to Riverpark, and not just for Restaurant Week either. read more

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Riverpark is true farm to table and the menu is always changing based on availability. The interior is dimly lit with beautiful views overlooking the east river. They had a special vegetarian menu we ordered from and everything exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were also fabulous. Can't wait to go back. read more

I love me some Tom Colicchio of Top Chef fame, but unfortunately I did not love Riverpark. Riverpark is located in Kips Bay right by the water. It was raining the day I went there, but I can imagine the view from their outdoor tables is stellar. I started with the Grilled Calamari Salad with farm baby greens, grapefruit, nicoise olive vinaigrette. I felt like I was eating a plate of grass. Too much greens for me and not enough hearty vegetables. I also had the Smoked Ricotta Gnocchi with peas, long peppercorn, morels, pecorino. I actually enjoyed the smoked ricotta taste and the gnocchi was cooked well. My main dish was Diver scallops with shallots, asparagus, endive bacon. The scallops were cooked well, and the bacon made the dish all the more succulent. For dessert my friend and I split the Affogato (vanilla ice cream, frozen espresso meringue, cocoa nibs, espresso cookie) and the peanut caramel chocolate tart (smoked ganache, marshmallow, caramel corn, and popcorn ice cream). I love coffee but the Affogato was just too bitter. The peanut caramel chocolate tart was delicious but was uncannily similar to ABC Kitchen's Salted Caramel Sundae. Overall, service was great. The waiter came around often. However, the food did not wow me. I won't be back. read more

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Riverpark is like a hidden gem...emphasis on hidden. I went here for my NYC restaurant week pick. They offer their full menu for restaurant week with supplement costs for certain items. I started with a delicious cocktail called Green Lemonade (cucumber and lemon juices, mint and gin). I chose the pumpkin pesto reginetti, pork chop and the cereal and milk for dessert. My guy had the avocado and hamachi salad to start and it was definitely the standout for our starters. The fish was some of the best sushi grade salad I have ever tried. The reginetti had excellent flavors and an interesting past texture. The ricotta cheese and pumpkin seeds really added some flavor. For my main course, I was surprised by the sheer size of the portion of the pork chop. I cannot say this was the es pork chop I have had. It was cooked a bit more well done when I asked for medium rare. Dessert...oh Cereal and Milk. What a deceptively simple name but a truly decadent dessert. There was a rich chocolate cake surrounded by rice puffs better known as rice krispies. Atop the cake was a chocolate ganache bomb filled with sweetened cream. The rice puffs gave the dish a very interesting crunch. I would love to go back when I have not had soooo much to eat for my entree and try that again. read more

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

Love it. It's by the East River (the view across the river has never been pretty ..) and has a farm, which supplies the restaurant. The concept isn't new but being in New York, it's pretty remarkable and neat. Delicious food, good service (dessert took a long time to arrive). Love the little waiting area. Cream basil puffs are great. The insulation from the FDR is excellent. 3 hour free parking is a plus. read more

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

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Outstanding experience at Riverpark. I decided to take my momma here for a Mother's Day brunch. Best decision!! The staff were all attentive, sweet, and so super genuine. I wish all restaurants had this kind of service. We felt welcome from the second we got there until the moment we left. My mom loved the atmosphere so much she wanted to stay even after we were done with our meal, so we went by the bar for another drink. We're already planning our next visit here. ;) read more

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This was one of the best brunches I've ever been to! I'm so happy with everything and so was the rest of the party, I made a reservation and noted it was a birthday and they made specialized menus. The food and the drinks were BOMB, just go. Excellent service and food. Pictured: chicken sandwich (not spicy for me, but if you don't eat lots of spicy you might find it spicy), steak & egg sandwich, burger. Secret garden drink & cereal & milk dessert (out of this world) Also got the cinnamon donuts, which again I loved. Others at the table got the Tuscan kale salad and avocado toast, which I got to taste and also was great and filling. read more

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So cute- came here for lunch and cocktails later. The view is gorgeous . It's in a brand new building behind Bellevue .. so the neighborhood is questionable BUT there is parking underneath and they validate so it's super cheap ! read more

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

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Came here for restaurant week. Honestly didn't think the food was anything special. Maybe I didn't order the right things. I had the octopus carpaccio (almost too salty), branzino (small portion, not enough salt) and the Creme brûlée (decent. I liked the raisin and cinnamon). My bf had the carbonara with sturgeon (really good flavor!), the brisket (bigger portion than my entree but didn't think it was that tender) and the mango meringue (very interesting... kinda hurts your tongue / teeth after a while) All in all service was phenomenal and great location/ambience but prob wouldn't come back read more

My husband hoped for a flawless evening to celebrate my 60th bday and Riverpark rose to the occasion. Whether it was his daily calls leading up to the resy or his insistence that I was Tom Collichio's biggest fan or that Top Chef is my favorite show, they did not disappoint. We had a cocktail at the gorgeous bar with the most comfy bar chairs ever. The cocktails were unique and outstanding. We were then seated at the best table in the house. The food was excellent, the waitstaff were perfectly attentive and yes, my name and well wishes were printed on top of the menu. At the conclusion of the meal, they roll up and present your custom menu to you in diploma form. Nice touch and a lovely momento. If anyone out there loves skate as much as I do, you'll be happy you ordered it. Had to go with my fellow yelpers suggestion for dessert...'Milk and Cereal'...fantastic! It was indeed, a flawless evening. read more

I was trying to find a restaurant with a nice view for my boyfriend's birthday and stumbled upon Riverpark due to the good reviews! I made a reservation for 6:00 PM on a Sunday with no problem. My boyfriend and I were 15 mins late but that was not an issue. The restaurant was actually nice and quiet when we went (maybe because it was still early). We were sat down quickly and provided a menu (the menu had "Happy Birthday, Eldon!" on top of it, which really added a special touch). We ordered the following: East & West Coast Oysters 1/2 dozen ($21.00): super fresh but I definitely like the west coast more! Baby Octopus Carpaccio ($20.00): came with cauliflower, carrots, apples, hazelnuts, cilantro and madras curry. This was a great combo all together. The octopus was not hard to chew and all and I must say... it pretty much melted in my mouth. Pekin Duck Breast ($41.00): my boyfriend ordered this and thought it was delicious! I had a tiny bite and thought it was great as well. Roasted Lamb Chops ($42.00): portion of this was pretty big for me! Loved the truffle jus on top of the lamb chops. The lamb chops were cooked very well and I really enjoyed this! Sweet Potatoes ($8.00): We had high expectations for this side dish since our waiter said it was a "great choice" when we ordered it... we were kind of disappointed. The sweet potatoes and beets were DRENCHED in maple bourbon and it was just TOO sweet for our liking. "Cereal & Milk" ($15.00): chocolate ganache cake, caramelized rice puffs, and vanilla malt. Ah, we were pretty blown away by this dessert! The vanilla malt was soooooo good and the rice puffs add a nice crunch to the cake! I'd definitely recommend this! Sorbet ($10.00): opted for all three flavors - chocolate, spiced pear, and apple fennel. The chocolate is not really a sorbet just regular ice cream. The spiced pear was very refreshing and the apple fennel was my boyfriend's fave! I have to say the mood/atmosphere of this restaurant is very romantic so perfect for a date at night. I love how the lights hang in the middle. They have an outside area too but it was closed due to the weather. Service here is good too. Our INITIAL server (he disappeared before we got to order dessert) was AMAZING - checked up on us constantly and remembered all the allergies my bf had. I wish he had served us for our whole meal... The only thing I have to complain about is the restroom... it's a bit of a hassle to go all the way out by the security desk to do your thing. read more

This place was exceptional . I really like the ambiance it was nice quiet and quaint . The decor was simple but trendy . The staff was amazing and very attentive . I had the delicatta squash custard . It was delicious . It was peekytoe crab with ginger stuff lol I don't even know all the ingredients or what I was eating but what I do know it was refreshing and very flavorful . For my main entree I had the maple chicken . It was so yummy . The skin on the chicken was nice and sweet and salty and you really got that maple flavor in there . The potatoes and beets were cooked just right . The little maple pecans worked very well with the chicken . For dessert I had the sweet potato Dutch baby with spiced pear sorbet . This was my favorite part . It had pears and maple syrup was poured over it. It was garnished with pomegranate . The spiced pear texture was beautiful it reminded me of baby food lol but not in a bad way . It was delicious . You clearly tasted the pear which I loved . This place was delicious and beautiful . Def will be back . read more

Came here with a few friends with high expectations for restaurant week given that it is helmed by Tom Colicchio. Ambiance was amazing. Romantic dim lighting and candles. Large glass wall that faces east river. Food and service was much less impressive. My appetizer of Octopus Carpaccio was rather dry and flavors one dimensional. Octopus was way way over cooked. Grilled Branzino with Prawn entree was way too acidic and salty, the acid was overpowering. Dessert of Maple Creme Brûlée was the decent but nothing special. Service was rather average also. Long waits between every course, our empty plates sat in front of us for quite a while before getting cleared. My Branzino was supposed to have a broth that was poured over in front of me, this was forgotten for a while. We were there for nearly three hours. Disappointed in my visit read more

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So... I was really stuck between a rock and a hard place debating whether or not I should even write a review for Riverpark due to the nonexistent shitty service I got yesterday. But my Yelp conscience got the better part of me and I decided to not be petty and share one of the best meals I have ever had, top 5 easily. Besides that I also have a foodie crush (no homo) on my man. The one and only Tom Colicchio and I wouldn't want to throw salt on his game :) At any rate my "dear friend" Di and I decided to partake in NYC restaurant week with a few places, after reading thru the participating restaurants and the trial and error of going to some overrated pretentious BS ahem.. Brasserie 8 1/2 (Not that I'm mentioning names) I hit the mother load and found the awesome menu that Riverpark had, when I realized TC's name was attached to it I knew it was gonna be the shizzz. Alright my fan girl rant is officially ova So for the peeps not in the know the deal is $42 for 3 courses and an up charge for some of the menu items, we were baller status that night. For us Asians we do it family style and got one of each thing and split it.. after all sharing is caring. Delving into the main attraction For apps: verbatim we got... Baby Octopus: papas bravas, chorizo, w/ lemon and garlic aioli(tapas style). The smoky charred Octopus combined with the other elements were overpowering but at the same time all relevant. When both the apps hit the table I suggested we eat this after. (Which was the right suggestion) Onto the next: Lobster Salad (+$5) sounds basic right? Not even close!! It was sweet chunks of lobster with celery root, citrus, with crispy tapioca. The tapioca was like a cracker and for you to really understand the dish, you need to have all the elements of the plate on that crispy tapioca cracker. Mind blowing for me at least Mains: Roasted Sea Bass w/ kohlrabi, sunchokes, leeks, and this incredible umami bouillabaisse sauce that the waiter pours over the finished dish after it's presented. The crispness of the skin and the flakiness of the flesh made it seem like I was committing a sin eating it. Grilled Imperial Wagyu Bavette (+10) served med/rare per requested w/ roasted baby carrots cippolini onions, Swiss chard pain pardu (fancy word for bread?) This was one of the most insane pieces of meat that have passed these lips, and every element on the plate was cohesive. The $10 supplement was worth it and then some Desserts aka finality Peanut butter chocolate bar (was a stand in for another option) with a gelato of sorts, subpar for me at least. Lastttt but CERTAINLY not least the transcendental experience that is the "Cereal and Milk" (+5) a chocolate dome with molten chocolate lava cake oozing with some vanilla type jizz out onto the caramelized rice (please refer to the video) Im not going going to include the fact that the service was a joke but the after speaking to the manager he did right by me and comped the drinks! ... the saving grace of a one star review After all is said and done I would pay hand over fist for the cost for what we paid, walking out I felt like I was robbing a bank. Do yourself a favor, and just Goooo. FYI after coming here. I tried tried to make another rezzie on OpenTable to no avail :( Nuff said Update NYCRW 2018 Wowza!! Contrary to the naysayers of the most recent restaurant week reviews, I was in a state of delirium after dragging myself here and partaking in their very most recent menu offerings . I actually upped my rating because not only was the food beyond my expectations. Our waiter Alam was the man of the hour, ever accommodating without breaking a sweat. My last experience here was underwhelming but after tonight? This will ALWAYS be a staple when it's offered in NYC resto week. The last time I was here I had to send a drink back because it wasn't what I expected, this go around they personally sent the bartender to the table to alter a drink to my taste (mind you, this is not a speakeasy) but he crafted a drink one can only dream of. The food? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, this was the equation of the pi formula (never ending) This meal was contrary to how I thought meal would be for a mass produced kind of event. My mind was continuously BLOWN course after course. PS: if you were on death row? After this meal I'd happily sit and be fried without hesitation. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday after only finding out about this place a couple of hours before heading over with a friend. When I arrived I was told there were no reservations as it's Restaurant Week. Understandable. But it being my birthday and my friend and I trekking all the way from the west side, my friend was very persistent in getting us a table that about 10 mins later the manager came by and offered us a table on the patio, which we were incredibly grateful for. My friend didn't want to do a 3 course RW dinner so we asked our waitress for the regular menu which she proceeded to inform us that everything on the regular menu was on the restaurant week menu but she said she could get us the regular menu to look at the prices. Next thing we knew the manger came to out table to mansplain that the price of the food was more expensive than what was being offered during restaurant week- I don't know what the waitress told him but the polite thing to do was not to make assumptions about why we wanted to see the menu and condescendingly speak to us about prices. I felt so terrible after that. After waiting several minutes for our order to be taken, even after that encounter, I saw a waiter going around putting bread baskets on every table and so clearly skipped our table, that was the straw for me. Was treated so badly here maybe because a favor was done by giving us a table. Anyway my friend and I took our money to a low key place where we were treated nicely and able to have a redemptive experience. Worst restaurant experience from Riverpark! Don't come here with loved ones expecting to have a good experience. Not worth it. read more

0/5 for service - the manager was rude as was the actual server. I go to the nearby dental school and while their menu was very appealing the service was a huge turn off . I was about to order a la cart but he told me to seat at the bar. The name of the manager was Peter pizarro. read more

Hosted a baby shower here for 45 people in their private room (East Room) and it was an amazing experience. The events manager was super accommodating and easy to work with, their pre-fixe lunch menus were reasonably priced, the views from the room were fabulous and the service and food were excellent!! All their lunch dishes were delicious especially the pasta and chicken. And the wait staff were super helpful and attentive to all Our guests. Highly recommend this place for a large group or event. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Best part is that they have $5 valet parking for 4 hours. No hassle having to look for parking, just take the elevator from the parking lot to the restaurant. I love that they have a garden and all the food is simply fresh. They use ingredients from their own "Riverpark farm" that you can see if you are sitting outside. We also received complimentary dessert, really nice gesture from the reduced management. Must try: Crab & cornbread Zucca pasta Olive oil poached halibut One down side: the speakers/ sound system outside is not the best. read more

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A truly stunning restaurant with excellent food. Located right on the river, we had a fantastic view when we came here for my mom's birthday lunch. It was Restaurant Week, so there was a fixed 3-course menu at a reasonable price for a fancy place like this. I started with the Tuscan Kale Salad as my appetizer, and it was divine. My mom and my sister got the gazpacho, which they pour into your bowl at the table, and it was both gorgeous and delicious. For our entrees, I had the roasted salmon, one of the most colorful dishes I've ever seen, and equally incredible. Unfortunately my dad had to send his salmon back because it was very undercooked, but the staff handled it all very well, quickly cooking him a new one and giving the table a complimentary appetizer and complimentary dessert. Dessert was awesome, too. We had the Japanese cheesecake, corn pudding, sorbets, and a lemon tart. On my mom's dessert dish they wrote Happy Birthday in chocolate, and placed a candle on the side, a lovely touch. Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, great service, five star experience. read more

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One does not go to RiverPark simply to satiate a hunger. One goes here to allow their senses to experience something truly exquisite. They understand dining in a way that so many places simply do not. It is an experience. It is not just about the food, which is nothing short of art, but also about the service, the ambiance, the way the consumer feels from the moment they step into the restaurant until the moment they depart. We were a group of six that were here to celebrate a birthday. Erin (I think I am butchering his name) has an understanding of wine matched only by his passion for it. He expertly matched out food and suggested bottles that made us go "Wow, I never expect this to work so well." The food itself was prepared with skill and plated with finesse. Some of the more memorable dishes were the octopus which was made just right. Slightly seared but not dry, not rubbery. The Dorado was an excellent fish that they removed every single bone from and then assembled the fish back on your plate. The desert was probably the most creative thing we have had. It was a milk and cereal cake. It was creative, not too sweet, not bland. It just worked in a way one could not really foresee. This restaurant opens up new doors and I liked that it was an urban farm to table. The service was top tier. They are detail oriented. One example is that the wine was first poured to the ladies and then to the men with the youngest being serviced after the oldest. This is classy. How many restaurants pay attention to stuff like this? More should. It brings me back to a world of dining that feels almost forgotten today. This restaurant is not cheap, and it does not pretend to be. It is an incredible value. I would rather dine out less to be able to come here more. read more

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Extremely rude new event staff. I had a dinner here in April 2019 and the old event manager was delightful and friendly and very helpful (and the food was good, so they don't get just 1 star). However, now that "Elena" took over very recently that all went downhill quickly. She first responded with a spam subject like "Will you join me for lunch?" then launched into a sales message. Not a great start. I asked for pricing to re-book for 2020, and she copy-pasted a generic price list without any preferred pricing for returning. I said that since the pricing is the same, we'll just shop our dinner around and check other prices and if there's a good fit we'll come back to her and let her know if we want to book again. She replied, lashing out that she "will not be bullied" into cheaper pricing then said we can have cheaper pricing. Which was weird. So I told her if she feels "bullied" by me shopping around the dinner (a standard and normal practice to get a few quotes), then we definitely won't book there, because why would I book somewhere who feels shopping around is "bullying" them. Very odd. Then she starts this back and forth combative approach with me, knowing I am now not booking with them and telling me I'm "projecting" on her, and all this crazy stuff. So, I ask for her manager's information, and of course she won't give it out, and I tell her to re-read my original reply and that I'm not "bullying" her, never pressured her for lower pricing, and never used unprofessional language, and that just shopping around an event should have been met with something like "No problem! Let us know if we can be helpful or discuss pricing that might work for you," or SOMETHING other than go straight to "you're bullying me!" So weird. She eventually apologized, then defended herself again and blamed me...then asked if I would still want to book there, because the dinner sounds "fun." I just can't deal with that level of unbalance when trying to book a 40-person dinner. Proceed at your own risk. I would give her a 1-star review, but the restaurant was nice, great view, and the food was good, so it's really unfortunate that I lost a couple hours of my life dealing with her combativeness and having to write this review. So, I'll give them 2-stars to get the point across, but not completely tank the restaurant's rating. I'm sure she was just having a bad day and I was the bounce-board for whatever was going on on her side, but still...customer service requires self-control and a positive front-face no matter what...especially if someone just says, "I'll shop it around and come back to you." read more

The food was out of this world. The staff was great outstanding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The ambiance is great for any occasion read more

Kips Bay is not an area I go to often thanks to no subway on 1st Ave but the exception was made for the out of the way but excellent Riverpark. I was part of a party of eight that had the opportunity of enjoying the various dishes in combination with taking in the scenery of the river along the FDR drive. First off, the location is well hidden amongst the high rises in the area so finding it is somewhat difficult. With our party fully assembled, and the opportunity to take advantage of their BYOB policy, we went right in trying First Course items such as the Fluke Cardo, roasted white asparagus, baby octopus and cripsy Sweetbreads. Each with their own unique flavor, the dishes were prepared fresh and plated perfectly. The bread they gave us, with the side of butter + Blk pepper was real dope. I tried not to eat too much of it before my meal came which was a good thing because i had my eye on the diver scallops. Usually I don't go for certain seafood items when I'm out but I made the exception after seeing the menu was primarily seafood based. As for the scallops they were incredible and roasted well, not dry or flaky at all. Another thing I noticed was the amount of care and hospitality the staff showed us. They were very attentive and willing to answer any questions about the food and their knowledge of the items as well as the process of the farm to table concept was much welcomed read more

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Brad at RiverPark solved our motorhome's "360° view" problem (caused by camera position installation error) with "over and beyond" technical help and customer-focused support. His work and technical knowhow is excellent and very much appreciated. Highly recommend! read more

Just wow. Tom Collichio is a celebrity chef for a reason. This is a beautiful restaurant and the food lives up to the setting. The menu is unique and creative and the execution is impeccible. The service is exemplary. We went for my wife's birthday and they really treated her special so thanks for that The restaurant sits right on the FDR highway offering a panoramic view of Brooklyn and queens. Even the passing cars on the FDR provide a soothing back drop. Excellent all the way around read more

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

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Customer service from the waiters were cool, manager was a bit rude but screw all that let's talk about what's really going on here.... If you're a vegetarian this place MIGHT be for you but if you're picky then you're out of luck with this place. The menu is fixed and you cannot switch out or customize anything, so be careful if you're allergic to certain foods. The food was subpar to me but the drink menu is pretty good. Just please look up the food selection before attending this venue. Also the parking is a bit tricky to find so be careful, don't park in the lower level parking lot and be sure to validate your ticket that you receive from the parking attendant with the restaurant manager to save you some cash on the parking fee. Also, for the people that keep commenting on the Rolex watches we wore, if you can't afford one stop bringing it up. I'm a civilized person and I'm trying not to judge anyone that was around me at that restaurant. I was just focused on trying to have a good night with my party and based on what I wore, it was over 20k worth. The reviews directed at me and two other guests from my party, it seems like the "classy people" that go there will sit around and judge others while being there. Be careful with the people that profile you when attending this place. They will judge you from your skin color to the clothing and jewelry you wear. read more

Checked out Riverpark for the first time for their restaurant week winter lunch menu. Their lunch hours are from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and coat check is available by the entrance to the restaurant. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: - Maple Brooke Farm burratini (There was a $5 supplement for this which I didn't think was worth it. This was a bit too firm and the filling was watery instead of creamy. It didn't pair well with the pickled pear.) - Tuscan kale salad (Very basic salad anyone could make at home.) Entrees: - Roasted branzino (I enjoyed this since it wasn't super salty, had crisp skin, no bones, and paired well with the quinoa.) - Smoked brisket (Very hearty portion and flavor that's good for cold days) Dessert: - Matcha grapefruit pavlova (I feel like the presentation needs to be worked on. Otherwise, the flavor combination worked well, but would probably be better for those who have a sweet tooth.) - Pear-cranberry crisp (Super simple like the kale salad.) Overall, the service was good, the food was decent, and I feel like this would be a great place to get drinks at night. If you do come here, make sure to avoid getting a table by the windows until it gets warmer. read more

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Food was delicious. Atmosphere is very nice outside. Indoor ambiance is really nice, with the lighting and decor. Staff is very friendly, service is pretty quick. Would recommend and have been there many times now. read more

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Not a very pleasant experience today, especially for my friend. We made a reservation for the Restaurant Week lunch here. Things were fine at the beginning. (FYI, all the parties have to be present in order to be seated.) We had our orders taken, finished the complementary bread with butter, asked for more, finished our appetizers, and then, things turned down. First of all, the appetizers. My friend's Octopus Carpaccio was delightful, getting up our appetite (we shared), especially the pomegranate seeds. My salad was alright, nothing special. Then, we waited and waited, for almost 30 minutes and still didn't see our main courses! I've finished 2 breads, been tired of talking random stuffs, and still felt starving. My friend was on her lunch break and she had to take bus to go back to work. At this point, it was already 40 min into her 1-hour break and we even haven't started the mains. She was really upset and called our server, who was not so helpful, because after we rushed him (like 3 times), we still waited for 10-15 minutes. Besides, he DID NOT CHECK ON US AT ALL while we were there. The manager (maybe, I was not sure) came to us and apologized, blaming on Restaurant Week. But this wasn't about RW. People coming way after us had gotten their food!!! Obviously they forgot our orders!!! The manager would like to offer us wines, but we refused because we were not in the mood of drinking and my friend need to work after this!!! Eventually, she gave us 2 scoops of sorbet for free, which was delicious. But honestly, we had our desserts and extra sorbet was not appreciated. We wish we could have some sort of discount, but we weren't sure, under such circumstance in America, a deduction on our bill was possible or not. We didn't ask in the end. Going back to the food. My friend chose sea bass. She liked it, because the fish was tender. I decided to try Zucca, which is some sort of pasta. It was just okay, because on the menu it mentioned pumpkin, but I didn't taste much (or any) pumpkin. In fact, the ricotta butter was too strong that it covered all other flavors, if any. All I could taste was some smoked bacon flavor. And the pasta texture was a little hard, dry, and somewhat not-fully-cooked. Not sure if it was supposed to be like this, OR they rushed cooking after we questioned them. About desserts. My friend had the Cereal & Milk ($5 suppl.). The chocolate was tasty, not overly sweet, but the cream inside was too much for me, although my friend loved it a lot. How I know the taste? Because my friend couldn't finish her dessert as she was running out of time, I ended up eating her share, too. Mine was Coconut Pavlova. TOO SWEET and HEAVY, because it was all meringue. I didn't know Pavlova is meringue based (my fault), otherwise I'd never order it. The lemon cream inside gave me a slight comfort, but I didn't finish the whole thing. The free sorbet - one grapefruit and one pear - was rich and refreshing but not so juicy or watery. It was just like the fruits. I ate it all, almost, since it was way better than mine. Oh, we also ordered a side of Brussel Sprouts. Very greasy and oily, but not bad flavor-wise. The long wait for our food kinda ruined our day, and the mediocre food didn't make it up. I had a high expectation before I came here, but left with huge disappointment. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

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The food and services were excellent. Beautiful view and great atmosphere. Strawberry eclair dessert was awesome.