Bumped on this lovely bar almost by error, and got really impressed by their cocktail and bites! Me and my friend were seated right away around 7:30. We order two of their signature cocktails and they were both delicious! It's not so easy to get a good mojito anymore. Mine way just perfect. We also ordered three tacos and devil eggs, and wow! Tacos were tasty and super filled (not the usual literally one bite of meat, or spoon of something), and the devil eggs were really good, with crunchy pieces of prosciutto on top. The seated area is comfy, it's not too loud, you have a good view of Brooklyn Heights, and the service was perfect. The only sad note is that apparently the bar is temporary, until the fall. It might close at some point in October as Pier 17 is still renovating and opening a more close indoor bar. Catch it until you can! I will be sure to stop by again. read more

the Lookout - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Such a Great informal spot tucked under the Pier 17 venue and right next to Jean Georges. It's an unassuming and very beach tropics vibe. It's a Mexican taco restaurant and bar/lounge -so out of place really in this huge magnificent New York City skyline sparkling environment but also welcome. We were going to see Lafourcade and the lines were ridiculous so we popped in and the sweet hostess told us there were spots at the high tops near the bar. Daniel the waiter was super nice and helpful trying to get us to find the bathrooms which we finally did! Tacos were ok, they were filled with brisket and kinda tasteless. Plastic cops for beer... ugh. Chips with guacamole aren't corn.... But it has so much potential. Love the decor that was perfect for a night with Natalia. Downside: the too-cool-for-you bartender and the lack of WCs instead find the porta potty at the moment when you need it most. read more

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This new spot overseeing the East River by South Street Seaport is beautiful! For those familiar with the area, the new makeover (which is not 100% done) is gorg! They have added these chic restaurants which great decor and view. Stopped in for a drink on a Friday. The crowd was decent, the hostess seated us immediately. Theres more then enough space and 2 separate entrance with hostess at each for flexibility. The bar area is located towards the back/middle. The seating has these woven basket looks with throw pillows all around. Super high ceiling....clearly I was very into the decor at this spot haha! Me and a friend ordered 2 Palomas as per the waiter suggestion and they were delish. I would like to go back and try some of the small plates, but I def would recommend this spot for a chill out on a date or friends. Great ambiance and vibes. read more

the Lookout - Palomas recommended by the waiter - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Went for the burger only to find our they don't serve burgers. They didnt tell me that but whatever they served was great... I guess their grilled cheese really sucks.... read more

I visited the Lookout on a Monday with a friend for an event being hosted at the space. This was the first time I've had the opportunity to visit the new Pier 17 since it's construction and I couldn't have had a better experience! The layout is great, service is on point, and the views were memorable. All in all, this made for a five star experience in almost every aspect. We arrived around 3 in the afternoon on a wet day in the city. The Lookout is located towards the back of Pier 17. When you enter you walk through a corridor into the space which turns into a large open air area with a bar on the left and a HUGE space on the right that has tons of chairs and tables. The space also neighbors the waterfront and gives you unobstructed views of Brooklyn across the river. We sat at one of the chairs and were served by a waitress almost immediately. When it came time to order I went with the classic Paloma ($16) while my friend ordered the Summer Punch ($16). These were definitely more on the stronger side and it felt like we got our money's worth with these drinks. I'd definitely recommend. Service here was really great. From the table service to the expediency at the bar, we never had an issue with waiting long periods of time for our orders. The staff was also knowledgeable and didn't mind giving us recommendations based on what we like. Overall a great place to hang with friends, go on a fun date, or just enjoy the views from across the river. I'd totally suggest this spot if you're in FiDi and don't mind making the trek towards the water. read more

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Can't give any kind of in depth review of this brand new place. Wifey and I were the first patrons ever to order a drink here minutes before heading up to the roof for a concert. You will pay for the view ($18 Grey Goose Martini) and you'll get in a plastic cup and not particularly cold either. But it is a beautiful outdoor spot that stares across the East River to Brooklyn at the ever trendy touristy South Street Seaport. Maybe next trip they'll have opened the boxes with the actual glasses in them and taught the bartenders how to shake the vodka cold. One can only dream... read more

the Lookout - The view at the Lookout Bar. - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The service and drinks were great. They added cute little garnishes and payed special attention to our party. (But I'd think so seeing as we were the only ones in there for some reason) We were so surprised by how quiet it was, but got lucky because they let us bring in some burgers, because the kitchen was closed! We enjoyed the drinks and the vibe in there. Big thanks to the staff for staying a little later tonight to let us enjoy our time with our out of town family!! Thankyou all! read more

the Lookout - Wine and cocktails!! - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Very limited menu. Beef taco were okay- we didn't like the corn shell. The guacamole was good. Corn was okay too. Drinks were horrible. Ordered a mojito and it didn't taste anything like it. It didn't even have one mint leaf. Overall okay place to get some apps before dinner. Nice view at night from the restaurant but the menu is lacking. read more

the Lookout - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great views but pricey options make this a nice spot for a few drinks but not much else. The design is very nice, beautiful tables and chairs. Very casual. Drinks and food are pricey ($7 for a 3 inch ice pop). They have a few game options (cards against humanity and uno). But the real draw is the views. Right on the pier by the Brooklyn bridge. Beautiful. It's worth checking out for a few drinks around sunset. read more

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Nice view. That's about it. Came here for cocktails. We went there on a Thursday night and it was really dead - only a few tables with guests. That was the first red flag. We waited to get sat and some dude told us to sit anywhere. We sat and waited a good 5 minutes before the dude came over to give us menus. The cocktail "menu" had 8 drinks. Yes. 8. And they were around $15-$17 each for well-level, low quality alcohol and poor-choice mixers. Seriously, anyone who thinks that mixing bourbon and Red Bull with passion fruit juice is a good idea deserves a special place in hell. Anyways, seeing as the drinks being offered were low quality and meant for "baby's first bar", we were skeptical about staying. The dude never returned to take our order anyway so that was our cue to leave. Thank you dude - thank you for not caring about your job enough to serve me so I could head down the street to the Dead Rabbit to get a proper, high-quality cocktail for the same amount of money and with much better service. You saved me from making a big mistake. read more

Outdoor bar with nice views of the east river. I had a beer while my fiancée had a mojito. The drinks were pricey but that is expected in Manhattan at bars with nice views like this one. They have some communal seating, bar seating, and a bunch of outdoor furniture to lounge in. The bar was packed but we were fortunate to find a waitress to take our orders and expedite them for us. The bar didn't have an exclusive bathroom. There is a shared restroom with the Heineken bar that's out on the patio. read more

We stumbled upon this place after leaving brunch next door at Malibu Farm on Saturday and SO SO happy that we did. I think this is a just a pop up bar for the summer, so it may be leaving shortly, although I hope it stays because it was so cool. I was an indoor yet outdoor at the same time kinda place and it was decorated so so cute. Big wall w smile paintings, cool art work around and a lot of seating areas with tables, couches with coffee tables, and really cute wicker chairs. There was also a DJ playing good music. They had beer and wine on tap along with some signature cocktails. A really cool place to go an hang out! read more

Great small after work spot for a quick drink and bite. They have $5 rose for the month of July. The tacos are 3 for $16 and you can choose from Pork, beef or vegetarian, there's no fish sorry. But service was very good and kind. Not stush Nor Stiff. Sort of hidden entrance. Bar has mostly top shelf liquor. Prices range between $14 and up. read more

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The service wasn't so great at this spot. It took forever to get a waitress to acknowledge us. We order some tequila and a lobster roll. The lobster roll was pretty good. The seating around the place is cool. The location is awesome but it's a pop up so the place won't be there all that long. You have to judge this place on your own to me it was just sem. read more

the Lookout - Lobster Roll - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Not only did they mess up my expensive, extra cheese burger twice, my two drinks were a sugary, lemony, vinegary, watered down mess with very little alcohol and served almost one hour apart. Please don't ask me about the no refills on water, lol. The craziest part of the entire night had to be the waiter coming over to me to tell me they ran out of carry out bags to place my $18.00 uneaten burger into. So here I am totally heated over a wasted evening, and forced to walk away with a visible plastic container in hand for the entire world to see!!! My poor waitress tried her best to salvage my disastrous evening, but it was a horror story from my first drink. The one pro I did experience and must share was that the fries were good, lol! The one star is definitely for the great fries served and good music playing in the background. I strongly urge those looking for good bar/lounge food and great tasting cocktails to choose a different Seaport restaurant on a beautiful Saturday night, smh. read more

It's a really really beautiful place, nice set up, and welcoming environment to meet up with friends after work. Their menu is very limited. I have only tried cheese board, hummus, and sandwiches. Those are mediocre items and can easily get from a deli. Their drinks are good, but not great like other places. The only happy hours they have is $5 rose which in plastic cups. I was hoping is place is providing chic dinning experience or even hang out spot, it's a chic place but menu is not going hand in hand with the spot. read more

I don't have many good things to say about this pop-up. The ambiance is nice and the live music is good. I came Thursday afternoon with several co-workers. The drinks are very overpriced which is a given for the location. However, a coworker ordered a Jameson on the rocks and when the bar didn't have it, they served him an alternative without checking with him first and still charged us for it. Tip for the staff - at least check with person first before selecting a new drink for them. The staff serving us were just ok. Didn't pay much attention to our table. The hostess just seemed like she was annoyed at life and didn't want to be there. Overall, not a great experience and I probably won't be returning. Giving 2 stars only for the live music and ambiance. read more

Stylish atmosphere, good ambiance and well-priced. A great place to meet for drinks and light fare. Plus, the views of the river and bridge are sexy. They offer $8 rose all day--perfect for summer! Experience this place while you can (it's a pop up)! read more

Two stars for the amazing view and cute decor. Beer sucks. Food sucks. No bathroom. read more

Great view of Brooklyn bridge with decent cocktails. We're here in the afternoon and they don't have food, only drinks. Take a star off for having no bathroom on premise. read more

It's not a bar you go to for food....it's a strictly drinks bar. There is not bathroom.....it cost 25 for a spritz but there are no bathrooms ‍ the bar and the drinks are great but keep it at that. Service is friendly and it's a cool place to hand out, pool tables and games etc read more

Just avoid this place after a concert. They advertise to sell small bites after concerts, but the kitchen closes early. When I said this to the bartender he shrugged and walked away and said he didn't care. I can't speak to anything else as we didn't stay and haven't been there when they do serve. The other spots around this place are much nicer any way. read more

The employees here were all super nice but this place is a disorganized mess. The food is awful and the drinks were ok. Don't waste your time and money here. The reviews don't matter because they will just change their name by summers end. What I learned is that if it says pop-up restaurant they just want your money and care about nothing else. read more

Unbelievably beautiful venue, the staff is fantastic, the only thing I would ask for on this hot summer nights is some airflow. A couple of fans would've made this much more tolerable. Looking forward to coming back. Please bring me a fan :-) read more

I would skip this place. Drinks in plastic cups. Inattentive service. A hostess named Molly who left the hostess stand for a REALLY long time while 20 people lined up waiting to be seated. She returned with a bag of goldfish crackers and repeatedly shoveled them in her mouth. We ordered drinks along with some chips and guac. The waitstaff brought a TON of guac, but very few chips. We asked for more and it took waaaaaaaay too long for them to arrive (arrived AFTER we'd asked for our check.) read more

I love this spot in the summertime. The cocktails are always refreshing and it was usually crowded in there. Sometimes you wait forever for a bartender to notice you exist, though. It would be nice if you could ever get a seat but I would usually go out and sit by the water overlooking the bridges. Very relaxing atmosphere! read more

Went there today after work. Cool vibes, nice music, great view and a nice little menu of small bites and drinks. But after we were seated, it took 15-20 minutes before a server said hi (it wasn't very crowded yet). Multiple waiters kept bringing over things we didn't order like "you guys have the blackberry coolers," "you guys have the chips and guacamole," and we were like, "no, we haven't even ordered." Finally the waitress came over, my husband asked what bourbon they had and she said "McCallen 12." My husband said, "I think that's scotch." She said, "I'll check," and 15 minutes later she came back. We quickly ordered drinks and appetizers. They came out and we never saw the server again. We wanted to order more drinks but after 30 minutes with empty glasses and plates, my husband walked to the host and asked if he could pay. We witnessed others sit and leave without being greeted. Maybe the server was just having a rough day, but we left thinking, "What a cool place, wish we could have enjoyed it more." Our tab was $56 for this. There are other places on the same pier. You may have better luck at them. read more

The service went downhill since it first opened. I visited this place several times over the summer -- it was such a pleasant well-organized place. Last time was a disaster. Host was extremely mean and refused to accommodate me in one of the nice lounge chairs because I was by myself (that is what she told me - what??). Though many chairs were empty and I told her that I will have food not only drinks. I sat at the bar and had worst service ever. Waited approximately 15-20 minutes just to have a food menu.. No water offered, no checking on the customers,bar is dirty. Huge disappointment.. It is such a beautiful space. read more