The restaurant has three main dining areas. The main dining room offers the best view in house. Its unobstructed view through the glass window adds an extra dimension to the dining experience. The deck and the terrace room are located right next to each other away from the dining room. Private parties and special events are often hosted here.

The food doesn’t come cheap here but you can expect a top class dining experience at The River Cafe. To say the food is excellent is a gross understatement. Many world class chefs have worked in its kitchen at one time or another. The River Cafe is in a rare company of establishments which can offer menu that matches its view.

Its wine selection is excellent; winning the prestigious Diamond Wine List Award from the International Restaurant and Hospitality Bureau in 2001.

Jacket is required for gentlemen. Although there is no official dress code for the female counterpart, it’s best to dress up to avoid feeling out of place. Reservation is highly encouraged.

Contact:
The River Cafe, One Water Street, Brooklyn, NY
+1 (718) 522-5200

Entrance to The River Cafe

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The Deck

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The Brooklyn Bridge

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The view of Manhattan

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The Dining Room

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The Deck and The Terrace Room

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The restaurant is divided into three dining areas: the main dining room, the wine cellar, and the covered patio.  The restaurant is dimly lit, candle on the table and dim light on the wall.  The rustic Mediterranean style dominates the main dining area decor.

Couples who wants to make the experience more fun can choose to sit at the long communal table in the wine cellar.  This allows you to mingle with other patrons.  After all, convivium, which derived from Latin word con and vivo, means living together.  It is definitely an experience you will savor for a long time to come.

The Mediterranean menu combines the culinary of old world Italy, Spain, and Portugal.  The menu offers a variety of seafood dishes.  You might be tempted to order a few of its small-plate appetizers, but save some room for the entrees. If you have a big appetite, try the huge 48oz roasted ribeye steak for two.

The restaurant also offers one of the most extensive wine selection around; winning an Award of Excellence honor from Wine Spectator in 2005 for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.

The restaurant does get busy during the dinner time especially on the weekend so reservation is highly recommended.  If you don’t have an American Express card, do carry ton of cash as the restaurant only accepts cash and American Express.

Contact:
Convivium Osteria, 68 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY (between Bergen and St. Marks)
+1 (718) 857-1833

Main Dining Room

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Covered Patio

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