Merchants River House

4.2

1356 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

Merchants River House is a casual, family-friendly restaurant located on the Hudson River Esplanade with stunning views of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty. We have 55 seats of indoor dining and 150 seats on two outdoor terraces, the perfect locale for enjoying sunsets over the Hudson.

Merchants River House serves moderately priced American Bistro fare. The expansive menu includes burgers, chicken, salads and steaks. In addition, there are seafood choices such as North Atlantic Salmon and Fish & Chips. Our Kid's Menu features kid-friendly choices such as mac & cheese, chicken fingers and penne pasta.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 432-1451
Website
http://www.merchantsriverhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Antelmo Ambrosio
Catering
Merchants River House offers full service in house catering, perfect for any event from 10 to 250 guests. From birthday parties to lavish wedding celebrations, our courteous and creative staff will work with you to design your own signature celebration. <br /><br />Whether ordering for delivery or dining at the restaurant, the Merchants River House dedication to quality, consistency, value and customer service guarantees a pleasurable experience.

Location
375 South End Avenue, New York, NY 10280
Neighborhood
Battery Park City
Cross street
Hudson River Esplanade between Albany & Liberty Streets
Parking details
Parking is available on the street as well as several private parking lots. The closest 24 hour parking is Central Parking located at 345 South End Avenue, NY, NY 10280. Tel: 212-321-2316. There are no special parking rates at this time. Restaurant is located directly in front of the parking, facing the Hudson River.
Public transit
Easily reached by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, E, N, R and PATH trains, as well as the M20 and M22 Bus.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
2.8Value

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1,356 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
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OpenTable Diner
Bavaria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Das Merchants River House hat unseren Silvesterabend gerettet. Wir bekamen am berühmten Times Square keinen Zugang mehr und alles schien ins Wasser zu fallen. Also habe ich bei OpenTable nach Restaurants am Hudson gesucht, die noch Tische frei haben und hab das Merchants gefunden. Es war ein wunderschöner Abend, mit sehr leckerem Essen und freundlichen Service. Eine absolute Empfehlung. Im Restaurant wie in den Iglus außen kann man beim Essen auf den Hudson River schauen, was gerade nachts eine sehr schöne Atmosphäre zaubert. Wir kommen gern irgendwann wieder.
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Leah
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food
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PrestonF
Alabama
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Maybe our expectations are different being from the South but one would think that a table would be checked on at least once after drinks and food have been served. The restaurant was not busy at our arrival and we were promptly sat. We were given the brunch menu and sticker shock went into affect. I ordered the eggs with home fries and a side of bacon. The eggs were cooked very well but the bacon was over cooked. My wife and son split the fish and chips. It was two pieces of fried cod and some fries. They say it was good. My daughter had the fried chicken sandwich. She said it was good. Nothing was bad but for the price it could have been better. The restaurant offers great views as it faces directly across the river into Jersey. If knowing I had friends in the area visiting I would suggest them thinking about trying however I don't think we would return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
25 reviews
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Not thrilled with our first experience there. We went relatively early for happy hour. The tequila soda that I ordered was way too strong so I had to send it back and then the drink I got back was vodka (???). Didn’t want to send it back again so I just dealt with it. Then, I asked if we could get spinach & artichoke dip but with tortilla chips instead of the pita chips since my SO has a gluten allergy. The server responded by saying no, that they couldn’t substitute and that the kitchen doesn’t even have those available. I was confused because chips & guac are also on the HH menu and I assumed it would be an easy substitution. A few minutes later, after we told the server that we wouldn’t be getting food since we couldn’t make the substitution, I see the kitchen eating nachos with tortilla chips???? I was so confused and a little upset because I thought they weren’t available. Anyway, a bit disappointed because this was our first time and we were excited to have a place this close to our building.
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happycamper
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Merchants has been and remains one of my favorite restaurants. Staff consistently accommodating and kind, as is the view (one of my favorite sunset spots). The food , cocktails and wine are relatively straightforward and delicious. I go here for special occasions and “just because “, as the experience has you feel like it’s a special occasion. They also have a few clear heated tents outside which looked magical.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced food. Also why would you cut my steak for me?! Ruined it. Server barely checked on us. Would have had more to drink but I could see her hanging out by the bar. Won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant in Manhattan. Every time we visit NYC, we go to Merchants Riverhouse, because it’s a cozy and beautiful place with great service and very good quality food. The view to Jersey city across the Hudson River is beautiful and also our favorite view, especially at sundown! Thank you! Marina
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DivaRaven
New York City
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation to dine outdoors. Really, it's an indoor greenhouse, but it was a quiet night and my friend and I were the only ones in there. I worried we would be forgotten, but that was not the case. The wait staff was attentive throughout, even though we were the only ones out there. The food was delicious. We split two appetizers and an entrée and frankly, overate. It's a lovely spot with a river view, though it's partially obscured from the greenhouse. I highly recommend the avocado fries!
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RichardD
New York City
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Merchants River House probably has the best view of the Hudson River available from any Manhattan restaurant. It’s fun to watch the river traffic, including the occasional cruise ship going by. They open at 4 p.m. and don’t generally don’t get crowded until much later.
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Merchants River House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 432-1451.

Merchants River House is rated 4.2 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

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375 South End Avenue, New York, NY 10280

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hudson River Esplanade between Albany & Liberty Streets
Neighborhood
Battery Park City
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on the street as well as several private parking lots. The closest 24 hour parking is Central Parking located at 345 South End Avenue, NY, NY 10280. Tel: 212-321-2316. There are no special parking rates at this time. Restaurant is located directly in front of the parking, facing the Hudson River.
Public transit
Easily reached by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, E, N, R and PATH trains, as well as the M20 and M22 Bus.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Antelmo Ambrosio
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.merchantsriverhouse.com/
Phone number
(212) 432-1451
Catering
Merchants River House offers full service in house catering, perfect for any event from 10 to 250 guests. From birthday parties to lavish wedding celebrations, our courteous and creative staff will work with you to design your own signature celebration. <br /><br />Whether ordering for delivery or dining at the restaurant, the Merchants River House dedication to quality, consistency, value and customer service guarantees a pleasurable experience.

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