Water's Edge is one of the most talked about restaurants in Long Island City, NY, combining picture-perfect views of Manhattan with great food and service. This beautiful restaurant more than lives up to its name.

No matter where you sit, prepare to be treated to Instagram-ready views of the East River and the City as a backdrop, day or night. Water's Edge Restaurant and Catering is one of the reasons why you live in New York City. In the summer, nothing beats sitting outside on the spacious deck, cocktails in hand, with the water gently flowing just a few feet away.

The decor inside just about rivals the view, and if there is a special event in your future, Water's Edge is the place to be. This venue would not look out of place on a show like "Say Yes to the Dress." Any dinner or party is, of course, all about the food that's being served. The menu features solid, well-prepared American cuisine, highlighted by totally unexpected but very welcome combinations of flavors and ingredients. As you might expect from a restaurant located close to the water, the seafood choices are delicious, healthy, and prepared with great expertise.

The shrimp and Brazilian lobster tail Francaise will definitely set the mood for even the most tired, overworked couple. The roasted Atlantic salmon is dressed up with a medley of very different flavors and ingredients that work in perfect harmony: butternut squash purée, cauliflower, carrots and green peppercorn sauce. Water's Edge does their hand-rolled gnocchi better than a lot of Italian restaurants in NYC. Gnocchi, served with specked ham, shiitake mushrooms, truffle oil and Taleggio cream, is culinary genius. For a light but satisfying lunch, try the Water's Edge signature salad. His blend of string beans, shrimp, bacon, red peppers, red onions in a red wine vinaigrette. The restaurant is an exquisite oasis in the heart of the busy Long Island City Neighborhood.

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Location & Hours

401 44th Dr. Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: (718) 482-0033   
Website: watersedgenyc.com

Hours

Mon-Fri 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm   
Sat 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm   
Sun Closed