Water's Edge
NYC's Premier Waterfront Fine Dining spot for Lunch, Dinner & Events
(866) 218-2219
44th Drive at the East River
(at Vernon Boulevard)
Long Island City,
NY
11101
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 5.29.09
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The Owner
Water's Edge
Owner
Located on the East River facing Manhattan & Roosevelt Island, Water's Edge boasts stunning views of the Queens Borough Bridge, Chrysler Building & United Nations. Eclectic Menus, exceptional service and unsurpassed ambiance makes Water's Edge a home away from home for local foodies, Manhattanites & visitors alike. The complimentary Water Ferry services guests from the East 35th St. Pier and acts as a perfect escape for Manhattanites from The Island.
Group Dining is available within the restaurant while more elaborate events are held on the upper level, featuring an unobstructed breathtaking panoramic view of the City's spectacular sights. Menus are personalized to suit the palates of each guest and full event planning services are available within.
Al Fresco dining on the wrap-around promenade. Arrive in style with your own Captain, Docking available by advanced reservation.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
To call this the River Cafe of Queens is not much of a stretch. Both are on barges, both have a pianist. And Water's Edge has an equally dazzling view--the glass spires of midtown Manhattan. It also offers a free ferry ride to and from the restaurant. The nautically themed dining rooms are plush and spacious, and virtually every table has a water view.
User Reviews
Salbass
February 24, 2009
Went with my wife for our anniversary and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Terrific atmosphere, attentive waiters and excellent food. Well Done Water's Edge!
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whung80
February 16, 2009
Went here with my fiance for Valentine's Day and should have went with our original idea of a Big Mac. It would have left me satisfied and with more money in my pocket. The gentlemen at the door leaves you out there while he checks to see if you have a reservation while the parking attendants run around like chickens with no heads. We were seated at a small table surrounded by several other "young couples" while the more "mature" were seated by the windows and able to enjoy the view (the one good thing about this place). The poached lobster salad was mediocre at best and the lobster cold as ice. The salmon was flavorless and over cooked and my red snapper looked as though it sat in the kitchen for 30 mins before actually being served. The dessert was a classic strawberry ice cream log one could purchase at Carvel. It took about 30 mins for everyone to get their check and they even gave me another table's check and change! The other table was given their check without being served their dessert! WHAT A JOKE!
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Cassiey
December 04, 2008
I went to Water's Edge recently and had a great time. The food was excellent as was the service. The ambiance was also very nice and the views of Manhattan were perfect. Would definitely go back.
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Save Time:
The restaurant ferry, which runs Tuesday through Saturday, makes roundtrips on the hour from 34th Street and the East River, beginning at 6pm.
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