Water Club

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500 E 30th St
New York, NY 10016

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(212) 683-3333
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The sunday brunch hear rocks. I came here a while back with some friends to try their sunday brunch, I was not disappointed. They're brunch buffet has everything from seafood to e...

Worst

My friends and I went here for restaurant week. The bartender and staff was awesome but the food was not up to par. For the appetizer, all 9 of us ordered the crab soup - which en...

Nothing Special 4/10/2006

I have been to this place numerous times. The food is mediocre. The views are nice, but from Brooklyn, Queens and NJ are much better. The prices for boiled stuff that anyone can make are outrageous. Go to any other seafood place and you will have a much better meal. Pros: Views Cons: Price more
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One of a Kind 4/1/2006

The decidedly masculine-feeling nautical decor is a refreshing change from other restaurants that try ever so hard to be chic. The bar is quite comfortable and the piano music at night adds to the delightful ambience. Our favorites: the Calamari appetizer (which is never, ever chewy), and the crab-cake. For your main meal, try the glazed sea scallops with roasted citrus and mesclun greens, the Filet Mignon (with one of the most scrumptious treatment of potatoes we've had in New York), or the broiled Salmon. The lobster is good but over-priced; go for lunch and it's only $35 and served prixe-fix with all the trimmings. And the food is consistently good, every visit. Service isn't overly quick, but who cares with a lovely view of the river. We found every single employee to be friendly and helpful. A big plus for us is the free valet parking. Pros: Parking, Bar, View more
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Just ok 2/6/2006

This place was fine but considering its reputation and cost it was a disappointment. The food was quite awful - bland and overcooked. Tables were tiny and cramped. Service was pleasant but not outstanding. The view was average. I am not sure what the big fuss is about it being on the water; there was nothing to see. I would much rather go over to Brooklyn and eat a pizza on the waterfront or get a glass of champagne at the Rainbow Grill. Are New Yorkers so deprived of water that anything on the water is considered a great view? Perhaps it is because I am from the South Pacific were we have many much better (and cheaper) restaurants on the water. Overall I wouldn't recommend it. You will be disappointed and a whole lot poorer afterwards. Cons: Food is bad, View is average more
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Romantic, Delicious, Water View from every seat 1/14/2006

The dining room was huge and spread out with floor to ceiling glass windows, gorgeous views of East River. The most breathtaking water views of any place I've been in Manhattan. I don't know why more restaurants are not on the water like this? I went at night and every table had long stem candles in candlesticks, very romantic. Menu was steaks and seafood, great wine selection with top vineyards. Good peoplewatching--lots of good looking couples. Professional waiters, coat check, great tasting gourmet food, and valet parking. I will go definately go back with a romantic date. Oh, there is also a lovely bar with fireplace as this place is two story and enormous in size. Pros: Valet Parking, Best Water Views, Romantic Cons: Not for a budget more
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wonderful river view 7/15/2005

The view from the restaurant beside the east River is very nice. And I really appreciated their hospitality when I visited there. more
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User review by ness1024 6/27/2005

A good place to eat on the weekend on a nice sunny day. Good for couples, Food is just the right amount. Pros: valet parking, outdoor patio Cons: formal wear more
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Great evening 5/7/2005

Great service, Great meal, Great view Why isn't there a link to the web site? Add it, you can see the restaurant's view from the web site. Pros: view more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    The East River isn't the Seine, yet it still has a gritty appeal to patrons of this celebratory floating restaurant. Diners enter via a handsome bar/lounge, all sparkling brass...

  • 4/13/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tues-Sat noon-3 pm, 5-11 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, 5:30-10 pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
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