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Boat Basin Cafe

(Now Closed)

Café$$$$

Upper West Side, New York

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Boat Basin Cafe

The experts at Eater and Gothamist recommend this place

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John BogannamMarch 12, 2013
We came as a group of 4 & had a server kick us out because two of our 4 were only getting drinks not food. Two eating, 4 drinking & the guy tells us to leave with many other tables open. Unbelievable.
Roniel TesslerJune 11, 2015
A great outdoor choice that's low key and not overpriced
Kavita BabaJuly 8, 2015
Views! Otherwise pretty standard bar food and drinks
Jee GladJuly 12, 2015
Nice location but they use plastic tableware also inside!
Caitlin ClementsJuly 18, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm. $2 off.
Dana HumphreyDecember 20, 2011
It's all about the beer here. Forget the sandwiches and chips.
Erin MillsApril 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Favorite summer place for a frozen margarita. They're strong!
Maggi XJune 16, 2017
Love the view and Stella draft <3
Kate I.August 22, 2014
Amazing views on the west side!
Matt DePersisMay 22, 2012
The Bloody Mary's are incredible! Perfect mix.
Trae FAugust 19, 2018
Good place to stop for a cold beer when your out and about.
M GAugust 6, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great for weekend brunch. Arugula and goat cheese omelet is great. Tuna wrap - YUM! Dog friendly!
Julie TangApril 15, 2009
Bike along the west side greenway (read-carless!) - can go all the way up to GW Bridge! But if not so ambitious, stop along the Boat Basin + reward yourself w/a burger
Vaughn AllenApril 29, 2012
One of NYC'S finest bar/restaurant spaces run by college bar management serving shit food slowly and obliviously. How is that possible? Could make so much more of that place.
Brian McGOctober 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Enjoy a drink with a view along the Hudson River
Adam NelsonAugust 28, 2011
Mostly mix drinks bit the Bloody Mary is legit - New Yorkers wouldn't have it any other way
Hillary TurnerJuly 4, 2011
The wait staff and manager are not too friendly. Make sure that u get everything u ordered, they like to NOT include things!
Amy HarloffAugust 11, 2014
The buffalo wings looked authentic
Connie KAugust 13, 2011
Get the tasty sliders. Relax and enjoy the view.
Terry BanksAugust 14, 2015
The view and the food
Natalia rosarioJune 16, 2014
Nice cool beer
Uber NYCOctober 9, 2013
Shalini, Ops & Logistic Manager, loves this summertime spot.
Ricardo BravoMay 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Electric Lemonade! Frozen, alcoholic and delicious.
Fitness MagazineDecember 15, 2010
Every year, hundreds of triathletes exit out of the water near here during the Nautica NYC Triathlon. Read more
StyleiteJuly 5, 2011
Because sometimes, you need a good sandwich right on the banks of the Hudson River.
Denis CastilloAugust 31, 2013
Great beer variety
Charles PetkanasJune 20, 2013
The burgers are awesome!
RyanSeptember 12, 2014
Overpriced but worth the view and atmosphere
Jeff GJune 28, 2013
Refreshing vodka lemonades.
Jess Sheehan RenaudAugust 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Bloody Mary's and a riverside view
CindyAugust 3, 2012
White cheese sauce nachos delicious
LindsayJune 14, 2011
Relaxed atmosphere. Killer view. Forgotten hideaway
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
The specialty burger is a thing of beauty – a half pound of charred pink flesh with a bandolier of applewood-smoked bacon, a mantling of aged cheddar, and flavorful sautéed onions. Read more
Damien Basile 😈January 27, 2011
Try the Tarragon Chicken Salad In Phyllo Dough - Mustardy! Mmmm
Chris HennessyMay 18, 2014
Crowded...get ready to wait a while for a table
Robert BlackettAugust 6, 2011
Come for the westside river view. Pretty good drinks.
Janet D.June 5, 2010
Your whole party nees to be present and everyone has to eat in order to get a table. Otherwise fun place.
Christel LomaMay 4, 2016
Nice views, not so nice bar service.
Bryce PhillipsJune 9, 2012
Good beer, good food, good price, great view.
pinsuda sagooleimJune 13, 2011
Could there be a more perfect place to go on beautiful Summer nights... Read more
TingOctober 26, 2014
Enjoy a beer on the Hudson.
Mary GazellaSeptember 5, 2011
Gorgeous setting and STRONG frozen drinks. On the other hand, food is pretty terrible, and they use plastic dishes/cups, making environmentalists everywhere sob.
Christina MJune 17, 2013
Delicious piña coladas!
Kelly AhearnJune 27, 2013
Get out of the city for a cold one, without really getting out of the city.
MyerJune 22, 2015
Day drinking in the sun.
Deborah BSeptember 2, 2014
Margaritas...they are gooooooooooooddd
Brian BallanMay 5, 2012
Do NOT get the nachos. Seriously. For the love of god, don't get the nachos.
Elon RubinJune 27, 2015
The service is incredibly poor. The manager was beyond rude. Instead of taking responsibility for an unreasonable amount of time to close a tab, they blamed me. Go elsewhere
kATIE 🔱 mACKSeptember 21, 2012
Came with a large group and the server was a DOUCHEBAG!
Caitlin CahillSeptember 8, 2012
Don't try to charge your phone anywhere. They're "not allowed" to let you plug it in. Dumb!

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