The Water Club

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Cuisine: American Price: Very Expensive

  • Hours: Lunch: Mon - Sat: 12pm-3pm Brunch: Sun: 11am-3pm Dinner: Mon - Sat: 5pm-11pm Sun: 5:30pm-10pm
  • Reservations: Highly Recommended - Make an Online Reservation
  • Payment Options: Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
  • Dress: Jacket Suggested
  • Noise: Low
  • Seats: 460
  • Key People: Executive Chef - Kevin Reilly; Pastry Chef - Victoria Love; Wine Director - Sam Correnti; Owners - Michael O'Keeffe
  • Year Opened: 1983
  • Awards and Accolades: Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence

Critic Reviews

The New York Times 12/23/04

This works to the Water Club's advantage: While many waterside restaurants attempt a hokey romanticism, the Water Club has a straightforward American quality that is very appealing. - Ruth Reichl

New York Magazine  

This romantic spot overlooking the East River is a favorite for formal affairs, but even your average demanding New York diner would be happy with the American menu and the airy, yacht club-like setting. - Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Time Out New York  

Think of it as Tavern on the Water. A barge has been permanently moored on the East River and its two levels converted into a bar and dining rooms. The view is...

Savory Member Reviews

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Ashleigh C.
66 Reviews

Food Rating star
Service Rating star star Posted on 07/21/08
Horrid food with either too little or too overpowering flavors. Lacking ambiance and the setting/view are severely unimpressive - the restaurant itself is also quite difficult to get to and from. Skip this place.
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Maura B.
11 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 12/10/08
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