Enjoy a drink as you watch the boats drift by and the sun fade into the Hudson. The setting, right on the river by the boat basin, makes this place a hot spot when the weather is fine. Sadly, it's only open from April through October.

A summer only experience. Up the park from the Boat Basin, this café is all about just lying back and taking it easy. The food is simple, straightforward American fare. The views are nothing short of stellar.

A bona fide New York icon, this is the one, the only Murray's Sturgeon. Selling smoked sturgeon that borders on the miraculous, many travel near and far for a sample of their incomparable lox, sturgeon, fresh pickled herring and more. If you are a connoisseur of fishy spreads, you will be an instant convert.

While their menu has expanded over the years, the roasted chicken remains their most popular item. Nonetheless, if you're so inclined, they also offer a fair range of exotic poultry, from duck to capon. There are also a number of down home fixings if you do not eat like a bird.