ZipPicks Awards
Best American in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Seafood in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Restaurants With Private Dining Rooms in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Master Critic Review
Riverpark
8.7
Riverpark overlooks the East River from the Alexandria Center, serving seasonal New American plates with a strong emphasis on seafood and produce. Diners use it for polished dates, business meals, and occasions where waterfront views matter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Tower, Roasted Chicken Breast, Dry Aged Riverpark Burger
Scores:
Value: 7.1
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 9.2
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Waterfront New American dining with a serious seafood and produce focus.
Who should go: Dates and business diners wanting views with polished plates.
When to visit: Golden hour into dinner for river views and a lit skyline.
What to order: Seafood Tower, Roasted Chicken Breast, Riverpark Burger.
Insider tip: Try to snag terrace seating in warm months for the full experience.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: On-site garage at the Alexandria Center and nearby paid garages; limited street parking and often full after 6pm.
Dress code: Smart casual to business casual — jeans are fine, but most diners lean polished and dressy.
Noise level: Moderate — lively during peak hours but still easy to hold a conversation at the table.
Weekend wait: 45–75 minutes without a reservation, especially for terrace seating in warm months.
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait before noon; 15–25 minutes during peak business lunch hours.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several seasonal vegetable-driven starters and mains, plus adaptable sides.
Vegan options: Limited — usually 1–2 naturally plant-based options depending on the menu cycle.
Gluten-free options: Yes — staff is knowledgeable and can guide safe seafood, protein, and vegetable-based choices.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — the river views, clean design, and upscale-but-not-stuffy mood make it feel special without being intimidating.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Possibly at lunch or early weekdays, but weekend dinners and terrace seating almost always require a reservation.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for well-behaved kids at lunch or early dinner, but it’s primarily geared toward adults and business dining.
Best For
Better for: Views-driven dining, polished business meals, and seafood-forward New American plates with a refined setting.
Skip if: You want a loud party scene, ultra-casual pricing, or a menu built around red meat and heavy comfort food.