Pier 57 — Restaurant in New York

Pier 57 – A Stroll Full of Sunshine, Skyline, and Serenity

On a sunny day in New York City, I found myself at one of the most refreshing places I’ve visited lately — Pier 57. Just across from the ever-charming Little Island, I started walking along the Hudson Bay, and oh my gosh… what a vibe!

The moment I stepped onto the path, I felt wrapped in nature, with the calm waters of the bay on one side and a soft breeze in the air. As I kept walking, I caught little peeks of the Brooklyn Bridge and even the Statue of Liberty in the distance — small moments that made my walk even more magical.

The city skyline views were just breathtaking. Tall, striking buildings formed a stunning backdrop, and right there, out of nowhere, I saw a beautiful yacht gently floating on the water. Behind me, people were enjoying a casual round of golf, and all around, families, joggers, and kids were soaking up the sunshine.

Pier 57 felt like the perfect place to pause life for a while. Whether you want to relax by the bay, people-watch, or just take in the views, it’s a total vibe. And I haven’t even explored the inside yet! Next time, I’m planning to check out the food spots and the rooftop, which I’ve heard offers an even more incredible view of the city and the water.

The sunshine, the breeze, and the energy of the Hudson Bay — it was all so uplifting. Nature and the city just come together...

Overrated and expensive. It was OK. We visited in February 2025 whilst visiting the city for a few days.

It was on our 'places to visit list' and reminded us of the navy pier in Chicago plus several similar themed locations here in the UK.

In concept it is great; a riverside location with bars, eateries and street food type stalls with a rooftop garden (that was closed when we visited, no one knew why?) and an outside walkway. But in reality we found it to be expensive, so much so we didn't have anything to eat, just a couple of drinks including a locally brewed beer and a glass of wine.

There isn't enough seating around the eateries and bars so you end up scrabbling for what little there is. There isn't enough.

The restrooms were very clean and well maintained.

It was only a short visit for us, and is now ticked off our list of places to viait in the city. Would we visit again? Maybe. The location is good and there's plenty to see in the area including the Chelsea Market, Little Island, the Hudson river and the Highline.

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Pier 57, a massive structure that juts out over the Hudson River around 15th Street- has an altogether different vibe. It's a new, renovated, noteworthy amount of public space, including a large and well-appointed "living room" with free Wi-Fi; a two-acre rooftop park; and Market 57, a food hall with 16 vendors.

Nestled within the historic Pier 57, the market serves as a hub for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the food industry,

Fact: Originally built in 1907, for the past 20 years, Pier 57 in New York City has sat vacant. It was once a cruise terminal and transit depot, and it's even listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was redeveloped and re-opened in 2023 as a vibrant destination.

Market 57 offers views of Little Island with its mushroom-shaped towers to the south and the Chelsea Piers golf-driving range to the north from its window-side counter seats.

Indoor seats include raised circular tables with stools and counters at some stalls. The food seems more carefully curated than at other food courts, with stalls that include Indian, Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, Japanese, and Chinese food counters, with prices on par with other halls but in many cases of...