Romantic restaurant - NYC
 

Can anyone recommend a great restaurant in NYC for the first night of our honeymoon in July. I'm looking for somewhere with great food and preferably a fantastic view of the city. Not too expensive, but doesn't have to be cheap. <BR> <BR>Thanks <BR> <BR>Katie <BR>

The River Cafe in Brooklyn. Food is good, it is romantic, and is located on the waterfront with amazing views of lower manhattan, brooklyn bridge.

I forgot - they have a website - <BR>www.rivercafe.com

Katie, <BR> <BR>Unfortunately, to get great views of New York, you probably have to leave it! River Cafe is a great choice. <BR> <BR>There's a new restaurant in lower Manhattan called American Park that's right on the water with a great view of the Statue of Liberty - the food is not as great as River Cafe - but the view is fabulous and you can eat outside. <BR> <BR>Another possibility is the top of the World Trade Center. I just went to Cellar in the Sky - the food was good, the view was great - but the atmosphere wasn't as romantic ad the main part of the restaurant - Windows on the World. That might be a good choice too. <BR> <BR>When you get back to midtown, there's a wonderful bar at the top of the Peninsula Hotel on 55th Street and 5th Avenue - great views! <BR> <BR>I haven't been there but the Rainbow Room seems to have re-opened with dinner and dancing.

Unfortunately, just about all the recommendations made--which are excellent choices--are very expensive (by anyone's standards). <BR>So, Katie, since you said, "not too expensive," how about giving us a price range, and perhaps we can give you some recommendations that'll better fill your needs.

NY & not too expensive? You're asking a lot considering several diners in Manhattan offer hot dogs for $13.00! Don't get me wrong, I love NY. However, it can be pretty pricey unless you eat at a deli or pizza joint.

Please don't believe what David above says; there is plenty of affordable, good food in NYC, both "ethnic" and otherwise. Romantix restaurants with a view (any with a view) come at a premium, though. At any of those mentioned above, River Cafe is $70 prix fixe, and the others will be at least $50 apiece if not more. Windows... has a pre-theater dinner for $40 if you're willing to eat early. (BTW, Cellar in the Sky has beencalled Wild Blue for a while now.) You could compromise: have a cocktailsomewhere with a view, like Windows on the World or the Peninsula, and then have dinner at a more affordable, neighborhood place that's a bit romantic. I'm sure some locals can think of someplace they know that's intimate.

there is a place in long island city called The Waters Edge. they have a free ferry that crosses over the river from manhattan right to the restaurant. they are pricey, but they may run a midweek special, call them. <BR>for my $$ the ferry ride adds to the fun!

Thanks for your suggestions - I live in the UK where eating out is VERY expensive anyway, so $50 for a meal at a nice restaurant seems quite reasonable!! I'll have a look at the ones mentioned. <BR> <BR>Thanks again <BR> <BR>Katie <BR> <BR>

Katie, <BR> <BR>If the cost is not prohibitive, i would try to go to River Cafe or Water's Edge; they have the view and more romantic settings and better food than WOTW, which is big, touristy, and not known for good food.

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