The River Café is a renowned fine dining American restaurant located under the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. Established in 1977, it offers a romantic setting with stunning views of the NYC skyline.
Known for its classic American cuisine and an exceptional wine list, the restaurant provides an elegant atmosphere enhanced by live piano music and beautiful floral arrangements.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
River Café Oysters$Market Price
Warm lemon glazed Beau Soleil oysters, caramelised sweet onion, Speck ham, Pacific sturgeon caviar.
Allergens: Fish, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 437
Hot Foie Gras$25.00
Sautéed duck foie gras, Pell Farms strawberry and caramelised Vidalia onion crepe, toasted pistachio, strawberry gastrique.
Allergens: Tree Nuts, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 535
Foie Gras Terrine$22.00
Hudson Valley duck foie gras, warm griddled toast batons, duck prosciutto, shallot jam, spiced maple cider reduction.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 595
Wild Shrimp$18.00
Pacific blue shrimp, Alaskan King Crab, leek fondue, whipped corn hominy, smoked shrimp jus.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 367
Chilled Shellfish$32.00
Nantucket bay scallop ceviche, mango and lime, Australian abalone with citrus ponzu sauce, Skookum oysters on the half shell, cucumber Champagne mignonette.
Allergens: Molluscs, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Softshell Crab$19.00
Crispy buttermilk softshell crab, stuffed with crab meat, celery root salad, ramp dressing, ginger carrot vinaigrette.
Allergens: Celery, Milk/Dairy, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 405
Rabbit$16.00
Pancetta wrapped roasted rabbit loin, artichoke and rabbit lasagna, oven dried tomato pesto, rabbit jus.
Allergens: Tree Nuts, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 620
Melon Salad$14.00
Cavaillon melon carpaccio, white balsamic vinaigrette, chopped salad of gem lettuce, red endive, golden croutons and feta.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 180
Gnocchi$18.00
Sautéed ricotta gnocchi, slow cooked pork shoulder and summer tomato ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Agnolotti$24.00
Local corn and stracciatella filled pasta, chanterelle mushrooms, fresh Australian black winter truffles shaved tableside.
Allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 175
Wagyu Steak Tartare$22.00
Hand cut Kobe style beef with quail egg, Cognac gelée, traditional garnish, toast points.
Allergens: Eggs, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1170
Octopus$18.00
Portuguese octopus a la plancha, black garlic, basil emulsion, zucchini, crisp potato.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Caviar Service$180.00 / $95.00
Caspian Golden Osetra, Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii, (Germany) $180.00 per ounceSiberian Sturgeon, Acipenser Baerii, (Germany) $95.00 per ounceEach served with traditional garniture, toast points, tiny corn pancakes.
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 500
Lamb$48.00
Roasted Colorado rack of lamb, merguez sausage, “stuffed” baby eggplant, English pea purée, natural lamb reduction.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 525
Beef$52.00
Char grilled Niman Ranch strip steak, red wine braised prime beef short rib and marrow, smoked shallot Béarnaise.
Allergens: Sulphites/Sulfites, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 614
VenisonMenu Date: September 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
GPS
40.7038342, -73.9947936
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