Pier i Cafe – American
Perched along the scenic waterfront, this vibrant open-air retreat captures the essence of a sun-drenched afternoon with its breezy atmosphere and panoramic river views. The kitchen serves up a celebration of seasonal comfort, where the coastal indulgence of buttery lobster rolls and golden fish 'n chips meets the charred, zesty flavors of street corn and chili garlic shrimp. It is a lively destination for lingering over shared plates of fresh guacamole and summer beets as the sunset paints the sky, offering a quintessential escape from the city's frantic pace.
West Side Highway, New York, New York 10069 https://www.piericafe.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its delectable chicken dishes and professional service, guests consistently praise the intimate setting that makes it an ideal choice for both professional gatherings and social outings. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff who check in regularly to ensure a seamless experience, noting that the warm atmosphere and high-quality flavors make it a highly recommended destination for a memorable meal.
Menu
Starters & Shareables
- Summer Beets - $14: marinated beets, sunflower seeds, whipped feta, dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $17: maple chipotle or buffalo served with carrots & celery and ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $9.5: tomatillo crema, feta, tajin, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $16: home made tortilla chips & pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean Hummus - $12.5: red pepper coulis, celery & carrots, house-made pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccoli - $9: lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Specialties
- Chili Garlic Shrimp - $20: 6 tail on shrimp, chili garlic sauce sourdough puglia toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish 'n Chips - $21: crispy beer battered cod, coleslaw, tartar sauce, herbed french fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Crispy Calamari - $16: spicy marinara sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $34: maine lobster, lemon dill dressing, toasted split top roll, coleslaw, herbed fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Taqueria
- Birria Tacos - $24: braised short rib, diced onion, cilantro, oaxacan cheese, consommé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $19: seared atlantic cod, salsa verde & cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $19: grilled seasoned shrimp, cilantro lime crema, jicama & sunchoke pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Tacos - $16: crispy black bean tacos served with pico de gallo and salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Build Your Own Burger - $15: 7 oz custom steak blend patty, green leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted eli’s brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $14.5: black beans, mushrooms, scallions, flaxmeal, crispy shallots, arugula, black garlic aioli, toasted eli’s brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butchers Steak Sandwich - $25: marinated hanger steak, french onion jam, gruyère cheese, fresh baked country baguette served with plain fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich - $14: crispy chicken, house-made hot honey, coleslaw, pickles, toasted eli’s brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $12: romaine, shaved parmesan, toasted garlic croutons, crispy capers, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $15: iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grain Bowl - $15: quinoa, black beans, guacamole, roasted corn, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, cilantro lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Biscuit Florentine Benny - $19: braised spinach, homemade biscuit, two poached eggs, hollandaise, crushed herbed potatoes, simple salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benny - $23: house-smoked atlantic salmon, homemade biscuit, two poached eggs, hollandaise, crushed herbed potatoes, simple salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Benny - $21: cured thick cut bacon, homemade biscuit, two poached eggs, hollandaise, crushed herbed potatoes, simple salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Any Style - $16: two eggs your way, bacon, crushed herbed potatoes, texas toast, simple salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brunch Burger - $20: slab bacon, cheddar cheese, hollandaise, sunny side egg, toasted Eli’s brioche, crushed herbed potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Steak & Eggs - $25: grilled hanger steak, two eggs your way, crushed herbed potatoes, simple salad Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Peach Fosters French Toast - $15: brioche french toast, peach fosters, powdered suger, bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes - $15: buttermilk pancakes, whipped cream cheese topping, fresh sliced strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides & Add-ons
- French Fries - Classic - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herbed Fries - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pier I Sauce - $2
- Add Grilled Chicken - $7.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Seared Steak - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $10.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Seared Tofu - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Kids
- Kids Tenders - $9: 3 piece tenders with plain fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hot Dog - $6: hebrew national hot dog Dietary tags: Kosher Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheesy Corners - $8: cheddar cheese on texas toast, plain fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Veggie Sticks - $5.5: carrots & celery sticks served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream Sandwich - $8: chocolate or vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Ice Cream - $6: chocolate or vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownie a la Mode - $8: home made brownie served with chocolate or vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Blue Lemon Cocktail - $13: tito’s, blueberry lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pier I Tea Party - $14: jack daniels honey whiskey & black tea Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mango Margarita - $15: mango, silver tequila, lime, tajin
- Spicy Watermelon Rita - $15: jalapeno tequila, cold pressed watermelon, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Blackberry Mojito - $15: rum, blackberry liqueur, blackberries, lime & mint
- Strawberry Mint Spritz - $15: muddled strawberries & mint, lillet rose, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mango Mule - $14: tito’s, mango, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Troubled Waters - $15: goslings dark rum, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hudson Breeze - $14: don q spiced rum, amaretto, pineapple, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cucu Cooler - $15: gin & cucumber tonic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pina Colada (Frozen) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frozen Margarita - $15
- Pier I Light Lager - $8: draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Modelo Especial - $8: mexican lager
- Athletic N/A Can - $8: ipa or golden ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lunar Seltzer Can - $11: lychee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Drip Coffee - $3.25: brooklyn roasters
- Iced Coffee - $4: brooklyn roasters
- Boylan Fountain Soda - $2.5: cola, diet cola, root beer, lemon lime, cream ale, black cherry, ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Pier i Cafe
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Kids Veggie Sticks and Herbed Fries both work for multiple diets, including keto, gluten-free, vegetarian, and sugar-free options.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Pier i Cafe has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Pier i Cafe specializes in American cuisine, featuring seasonal comfort foods like lobster rolls, fish 'n chips, and street corn.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, mediterranean, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, and plant-based options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant stands out for its high-quality flavors, professional service, and extensive dietary options compared to typical casual eateries.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests find high value in the quality flavors and professional service provided.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Pier i Cafe features an official website at https://www.piericafe.com, though the provided data does not mention online ordering options.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly, open-air American restaurant featuring scenic waterfront views, professional service, and popular dishes like lobster rolls.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy this vibrant open-air waterfront retreat by lingering over shared plates like guacamole and lobster rolls during a scenic sunset.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include current operating hours or status to confirm if the restaurant is currently open.
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