8. Pilot, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Pilot waterfront restaurant in NYC

Pilot, docked on the north side of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6, is a sister restaurant to Grand Banks (you can tell by their matching yellow and white striped awnings). This restaurant sits aboard another historic and rare Grand Banks-style schooner. The ship was originally commissioned as a racing vessel in 1924 and still retains many of its historic elements including the hull, topsides, pilothouse, deck, cabin top, and rigging.

After its career as the country’s longest-serving pilot ship and two circumnavigations of the globe, the ship came to rest in New York City. Today, you can climb aboard to indulge in sustainably harvested oysters and seasonal plates by nationally acclaimed chef, Kerry Heffernan. Pilot will open for the 2023 season soon!