Pier 701 Restaurant & Bar

This French/Mediterranean restaurant was recently restored from Sandy with a great panoramic deck overlooking the Hudson River and Tappan Zee bridge with boat docking available. Russel owner of Closter's Harvest is also part owner here. Denis Whitton is their chef.

I have been here several times for brunch and once for dinner. I really like this newly restored river front dining restaurant. If you arrive before 2pm on a Sunday we were able to get one of the tables for two along the railing overlooking the river as was the case today so check my pics.

My wife started with her grey goose martini for $12. I had my usual less costly margarita for $10. We shared the asparagus soup du jour for $8. We both enjoyed our lobster sliders for $18 each and a bottle of La Scolca Gavi for $36.

The only problem with this place is that food preparation service including cocktail service is a bit slow. I am not sure why since they have both indoor and outdoor bars and the restaurant is rarely crowded when I was there including today for a Sunday brunch. I guess supply and demand applies here. The service personnel are quite pleasant so this is not a personnel problem, but, a back end or management problem.

The total bill was $111 less gratuities for brunch. I will return and hopefully they get their service act together sooner than latter.

The food was amazing. We had the swordfish and scallops. The waitress couldn't have been better. Great drinks and wonderful vibe and beautiful setting. Must go back!!!!!!

We were excited for the new opening of this place after the disastrous previous restaurant.  However the new restaurant is still disappointing.
A great location with a beautiful view on the banks of the Hudson river.  Very unimpressive food. The worst burger I  have ever had.  If you read good reviews about this place - they were probably written by friends of the owners...
Service is OK.