Grand Banks

Overall, a highly recommended spot✨! The ambiance is lovely, the service attentive, and both the food and drinks are top-notch🍹. I visited a while ago, so now that it’s colder❄️, it might be less comfortable. A friendly reminder: reservations are required📅, and no-shows incur a fee. The experience wasn’t as dizzying as I had imagined, and the views are beautiful, with a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty🗽—perfect for a small gathering with friends👯‍♀️. The drinks are consistently good🍷, with no disappointments, and the lobster roll🦞 and oysters🥂 are definitely worth trying. Overall, a very enjoyable experience💯, reasonably priced, and I would gladly return👍.

This place is fantastic! I have been here a few times for lunch with my coworkers and it is always a really good experience. The boat dos have days that it sways a lot, so if you are a person that’s sensitive to motion sickness, then this is not the place for you. This is a seasonal restaurant, so they open in April and close towards end of October, depending on the weather. We ordered the lobster roll, scallops, spritz, and the chocolate dessert. All were really tasty! And don’t forget the view!

This place is absolutely awesome! The food and drinks made my day everything was so delicious that I couldn’t get enough. The view was stunning, and the whole experience felt nostalgic, reminding me of the floating cottages in the Philippines. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, perfect for anyone who enjoys dining by the sea. The staff were polite, easy to talk to, and made me feel really comfortable throughout my visit. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for people who are sensitive to motion sickness, since the restaurant is on a boat and can sway a bit. If you love great food, refreshing drinks, and a beautiful waterfront view, I highly recommend making a reservation here. You won’t regret it!

glad we tried this place because they are super dog friendly, everyone was so welcoming. it’s super busy so you definitely need to reserve. the view is beautiful and the boat is nice, though it does rock and make you queasy. the drinks were delicious but took 45 mins to arrive, oysters came first and quickly. food took forever to order and even longer to arrive and it was mid tier at best. good lobster roll and good scallops but so overpriced. service was nonexistent. server took forever though she was really nice. had to flag someone else down to try and get our server and they said no words just walked away. price exorbitant given the quality you receive.

Grand Banks is truly one of the most unique dining spots in NYC! Floating on the Hudson with unbeatable waterfront views, it’s the perfect place for a summer evening. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and every dish we tried had that perfect balance of flavor and elegance — simple, but done so right. Cocktails were top-tier and paired beautifully with the whole coastal vibe. The ambiance is laid-back yet refined, and the staff was welcoming and attentive, I'd only pay attention when reserving bc it can get really hot and uncomfortable to seat in the sun at noon so make sure you get a table with shadow or at the bar if you want to enjoy lunch not sweaty!! Whether you’re visiting the city or a local looking for something special, Grand Banks is a must. Can’t wait to go back!