# The River Café > Waterfront setting offers breathtaking Manhattan views and a romantic atmosphere with fairy lights and live piano music. Dress code enforces formal attire, creating an elegant vibe suited for special occasions. Space between tables is tight, emphasizing intimacy amid the scenic backdrop. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-River-Café - Address: 1 Water St, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, US - Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM - Phone: +17185225200 - Website: https://www.rivercafe.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (2476 reviews) ## What it is good for - Celebration — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Upscale — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Romantic — 10/10 - Nice View — 9.8/10 - Scenic Views — 9.8/10 - Classy — 9.5/10 - Vegetarian — 9.2/10 - Live Music — 9/10 - Cafe — 9/10 - Chocolate — 8.7/10 - Food — 8.6/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.4/10 - Wine — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan is stunning." - "The food here was excellent and outstanding." - "You have to try the chocolate cake, especially the Brooklyn Bridge dessert." ## Good to know - You need to book in advance to dine at The River Café. - The restaurant requires customers to wear a jacket to enter. - The menu is a fixed price menu at $180 per person, which includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and some chef samples. - Prices have gone up considerably, with a glass of wine for dinner costing at least $700 to $900 for two people, including tip. - Access and mobility within the restaurant is very difficult for those with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair due to limited space between tables. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.