6. Grand Banks, Pier 25
One of the most popular restaurants on the water in New York City is Grand Banks at Pier 25 in Tribeca. This floating restaurant sits aboard the Sherman Zwicker, a large wooden schooner that was hand-built in 1942. The boat was part of the Grand Banks fleet used for cod fishing in the North Atlantic and is the last original salt bank fishing vessel in existence.
Before moving to New York and becoming a restaurant, the ship was moored for nearly 30 years at the Maine Maritime Museum. The Grand Banks restaurant on board was inspired by the historic oyster barges that once lined Manhattan’s waterfront. The menu showcases sustainably harvested oysters and nautically inspired cocktails.
