Water St. Tavern

"After riding my bike over the Manhattan Bridge and back, I decided to make a pit stop at Water at Tavern. The bartender and manager, Niyazi, were absolutely fantastic. The food was decent; however, I could taste the bottled garlic in my spinach, and the scallops were just alright - I believe I can whip up better scallops at home. The drinks, on the other hand, were more impressive than the food. My main issue arose with the dessert - I ordered the chocolate cake, and it was a major letdown. It seemed pre-made, not freshly baked on-site, and was barely touched. When I raised my concerns to the manager, he explained that he couldn't remove it from the bill. This review is focused on the food itself, not Niyazi's service, which was exceptional. Perhaps he should consider managing elsewhere. The lack of specials and the high prices for what seemed like basic scallops without even a proper sear, along with the disappointing cake, left me feeling like I wasted almost $100. I truly believe I deserve a refund for the food. The service was top-notch, and the cocktails were great, but it's disheartening to pay for something that I didn't even enjoy eating."

"Pretty average spot with high prices. The service was fine though our waiter seemed a bit inexperienced. They leave bottles of filled tap water out on each table and our tap water bottle was very warm - bizarre. When I mentioned it, they brought over some glasses of ice. The food was also fine - ordered the burrata and deviled eggs. They used a lot of the same Italian seasoning on everything. It wasn't bad but not particularly innovative. I would probably return for a drink but not for dinner. I appreciated the high ceilings and the overall warm colors in the space. The music is positively schizophrenic. They should pick a vibe and stick to it..."

"Stopped in for drinks, talked to the very knowledgeable bartender about the craft of each cocktail. You could tell he loved it. They were delicious!"

"Saw this place from the outside and I just knew it was going to be a solid spot. I was right. Beautiful interiors bright me in, but the prompt, friendly service and delicious food told me this was the right choice. The gnocchi with short braised ribs was so freaking good. The burger was juicy and tasty. Solid spot for conversation with friends. Enjoy"

"Water St. Tavern is underrated in my opinion. The experience is relaxed, modern industrial, and charming with their interior and friendly FAST service. Do you like jazz? Good. Live jazz every Thursday. A decently creative menu that will please every palette. AND their dinner menu DELIVERS on flavor and etiquette. Ty was my server and the 2.5 hours spent here felt like a small getaway from burnout. Chef’s kiss on the menu options, the lighting, music, and vibes. I will be back certainly."