Totally unassuming, this little gem is tucked away down on the Esplanade at Battery Park City. Good value for money food and a great setting. A wonderful way to spend a lazy afternoon in New York. Well worth the visit More

We were very late for our reservation but they the staff were very accomodating and friendly even though they were very busy. The food and service were excellent and the view was amazing!! Worth a visit!!!! More

Visited here recently with a large group (25) after touring the World Trade Center area (outstanding!). We were seated in an outdoor area that was tented and heated, due to chilly spring weather. Seating area was good (although very sunny with sun going down, for which our group took tablecloths off of unused adjacent tables and hung them on the... More

On a recent trip to NYC, we had the good fortune to happen upon the Merchants River House restaurant in lower Manhattan. This quaint little bistro is nestled into the massive architecture hugging the Hudson shore line in Battery Park. The restaurant itself is uncommonly small with a charming dining area and an adjacent bar. With all the good things... More

My boyfriend and I came here for brunch around 2pm on a Sunday. The place is completely adorable. It's right on the water so you have a great view. They have an outside terrace also that looked lovely. The tables are covered in a checkered blue and white tablecloth that was reminiscent of a Parisian bistro...it was great! My boyfriend... More

My wife and I went here after touring NYC for the day ON FOOT. We passed up umpteen different 15$ soda stands, and 19$ hotdog shacks downtown that were not too far from this place in Battery Park. After returning from the cruise to see the statue of liberty, we walked back to this little spot and had a really... More

We had just finished visiting the 9/11 site and I had researched restaurants (on tripadvisor of course) that were within walking distance. The Merchants River House is tucked back and away from the crowds but NOT isolated. It sits right on the river walk and the view is spectacular - the food was good too! Great views of the Statue... More

Stopped here for a meal on 2/12 . Had what I consider to be the best burger ever, we all had different meals and they were all excellent, bill came to 98 dollars inc 2 rounds of drinks. Fantastic views across the Hudson to statue of Lib, great service what else can I say will definately return here more than... More

Morning trip on the Staten Island Ferry, a short walk from the ferry building, past the Navy Memorial for lunch at Merchants River. Walk over to Ground Zero and then a subway ride to the Frick Museum. Hard to beat as a day in New York with friends. Fish & chips, hamburger, salmon and quiche followed by apple pie, key... More