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  "slug": "river-cafe",
  "name": "River Cafe",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/river-cafe",
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  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/river-cafe.md",
  "cuisine": "American Fine Dining",
  "neighborhood": "Brooklyn Heights",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/brooklyn",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  "capacityDetails": "The Terrace Room; under Brooklyn Bridge; NYC skyline views",
  "description": "The Terrace Room at River Café transforms any gathering into an unforgettable celebration, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the glittering Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge arching dramatically overhead. Your group will savor impeccable American fine dining while watching the city lights dance across the East River, creating those magical moments when exceptional cuisine meets one of New York's most breathtaking vantage points. The intimate waterfront setting feels like dining aboard a luxury yacht permanently moored at the foot of Brooklyn Heights, where every toast becomes cinematic against the iconic backdrop.",
  "priceRange": "$$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 100,
    "max": null,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.4,
  "reviewCount": 2579,
  "address": "1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA",
  "phone": "(718) 522-5200",
  "website": "https://rivercafe.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7038342,
    "lng": -73.9947936
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: Closed",
    "Tuesday: Closed",
    "Wednesday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Thursday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Friday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Saturday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM",
    "Sunday: 5:00 to 9:30 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": false,
    "servesBrunch": false,
    "servesLunch": false,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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  "photos": [
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/river-cafe-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/river-cafe-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/river-cafe-4.jpg",
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Couples book the riverside venue for weddings and rehearsal dinners, with ceremonies on the terrace and an in-house events team.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers name Alyson, Allison and Destiny as the events and day-of coordination contacts during planning.",
      "One guest describes the venue as well suited to organized events of roughly 50 to 75 people.",
      "Ceremonies are held on the terrace or garden area, with the reception and dance floor inside.",
      "One couple reports a 50 percent deposit at booking, which can be up to 1.5 years in advance, and a restricted list of approved DJs and florists."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Events team praised as responsive and organized through planning",
      "Food and service consistently strong at weddings",
      "Terrace and garden ceremony space with skyline views",
      "Staff attentive to guest allergies and bar limits"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Restricted vendor list for DJs and florists",
      "Large deposit far in advance, plus late changes reported by one couple",
      "Servers crossing the dance floor during first dances"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "wedding reception",
      "wedding ceremony",
      "rehearsal dinner",
      "private event"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}