🕐 Hours
Mo-Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-23:00
About this spot
The River Café is one of the standout spots in Chinatown, New York. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.
💡 Tips before you go
- Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
- Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
- Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome
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Common Questions
Where is The River Café?
It's in Chinatown, New York. Address: Water Street, 1, Brooklyn
Do I need reservations?
Book for dinner, especially Fri-Sat. Resy and OpenTable are standard. Casual spots: just walk in.
About this page
Restaurant: The River Café (The River Café)
Cuisine: new_american
Location: Chinatown, New York, United States
Source: Curated from review platforms