Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with unparalleled waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River, the River Café is one of New York City's most romantic and iconic wedding venues. This upscale restaurant, with its enchanting setting, Michelin-starred cuisine, and impeccable service is an impressive venue to enjoy one of the best evenings of your life.
Events typically start with hors d'oeuvres (or canapés) passed butler style during the cocktail hour. Chef Brad Steelman likes to offer guests a four-course tasting menu, in which the host pre-selects one appetizer, one fish course, one meat course and one dessert for all guests. Custom menu cards are provided by the River Café, and waiters will inquire with each guest about dietary restrictions and food allergies.
The private Terrace Room shares an entrance and lobby with the main dining room; however, the Terrace Room is a separate and unique space ideal for ceremonies and / or formal dinner receptions.
100 standing, 80 seated
A meticulously maintained public garden on property that provides a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony.
100 standing, 100 seated
The River Café was designed and built in 1977 by visionary restaurateur Michael “Buzzy” O’Keeffe. Located directly underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, the restaurant features the best possible views of the Statue of Liberty, New York harbor and lower Manhattan skyline. When the restaurant was built, the neighborhood of DUMBO (an acronym for Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) was undervalued and mostly uninhabited. Since then, DUMBO has become one of the most desirable neighborhoods, not only in Brooklyn, but in all of New York City. With its Michelin-starred cuisine, The River Café is routinely ranked as one of the most romantic, most beautiful and best restaurants in America.
