Pier 66 Maritime

Great views all summer long

The doormen are the worst!!! Seriously ignorant and cocky beyond reason. I thought it would be a nice spot being on the water and all, but the staff is horrific. A guy questioned my out of state license (I'm 22) and tried to break it in half when I showed it to him. They don't even use a scanner to check i.d.s like in legit bars and venues. He couldn't even give me a reason as to why he thought it was fake, he only said "I don't need a scanner, I just know" and then tried to break it in half and stuff it behind the podium. What kind of business runs like that?? You would think better of an established restaurant but no.

Awesome spot, but I'm not sure I would come again. The "being on a boat" feeling is only cool that first few moments you're on it. Then you come to a realization, I'm on a freaking boat with all these people. I wouldn't do this on land, why would I do this on a boat?! Hah.

I really didn't appreciate the swaying -- it was a windy day. I am putting into account that 30 minute wait to get in, even though my colleagues were on the line for me. I wouldn't wait 30 minute to get on a crowded boat to drink. I don't even think I need the drink to get a little dizzy, the boat was doing that for me.

All the staff were kinda antsy and rushed -- I get that, there were like what felt like a thousand people on the boat. You can purchase the beers in a bucket or even get a coconut. The view was nice, but the seats weren't that comfortable -- basically lawn chairs.

PERHAPS I will come back to try the food? But will I even be able to keep it down? I am so sensitive to becoming dizzy that it's not even funny...

I just joined Hudson River Community Sailing here at Pier 66 and it's a really fantastic organization. Everyone I have met has been very friendly and enthusiastic about sailing. If you're looking for a club to join that actually benefits a great cause this is the one.

Nice view, nice staff, good drinks. Definitely recommend it