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1. Liberty Landing Marina (Western Shore in Jersey City, NJ) – 201-985-8000, www.LibertyLandingMarina.com

Situated on the Morris Canal in Jersey City at the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Land-ing Marina’s headquarters are located on a large Historical steel lightship. The light-ship has been restored to immaculate condition. What’s interesting about this marina and the Liberty State Park adjacent to it is the casual, almost country atmo-sphere while having the most Spectacular views of the Manhattan Skyline anywhere in New York Harbor. The upper deck of the lightship is used for catered affairs. A water taxi service is available alongside the Lightship to New York City and Jersey City. Individuals and groups find the protected waters of the Morris Canal a desirable location for any kind of rendezvous. There is nothing quite like this anywhere in New York Harbor. Transient docking available $4 per square foot + electric. If dining at the Liberty House or MaritimeParc, free docking offered 2 hours max.

2. The Liberty House Restaurant and Catering Facility (Western Shore in Jersey City, NJ) 201-395-0300,

www.LibertyHouseRestaurant.com Located only a few steps away from the

docks. Free docking (up to 2 hours) at the marina for restaurant goers. Surrounded by water on three sides, only Liberty House can provide unsurpassable, picture perfect views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful Liberty Landing Marina. Hence, our “view with a room.” “This is a restau-rant to savor as much as to celebrate. Its romantic décor is a seductive lure, as is the food. You’ll find comfort food that finds new inspiration in unexpected sources” and boasts both a 10-foot raw bar and a sushi station. Liberty House Restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor terrace seating. Tuesday thru Thursday, dinner

hours are 5-10 PM. Friday and Saturday 5-11 PM. Lunch hours are Noon to 3 PM. Sunday brunch hours from 11 to 2 PM. Sunday dinner is from 3 to 8 PM. Closed on Mondays. The Liberty House Restau-rant features American contemporary cuisine.

3. MaritimeParc Restaurant (Western Shore in Jersey City, NJ) 201-413-0060, www.MaritimeParc.com

Located dockside at Liberty landing Marina, a sleek, modern answer to the coastal fish house, fine dining, raw bar and a friendly accessible vibe. Open Weds -Fri for happy hour and dinner. Lunch and brunch Sat & Sun. Free docking (up to 2 hours) at the marina for restaurant goers.

4. Liberty Landing NYC (Eastern Shore

in Manhattan, NY) 855-266-3185, Located at Hudson River Park Pier 25 in

lower Manhattan, this restaurant is brand new this year and open for Dock-n-Dine in the trendy Tribeca section of Manhat-tan, just North of Battery Park City and south of Greenwich Village where you can enjoy hundreds of local restaurants, shops, galleries and events. Contact Lib-erty Landing NYC at the number above or Dock Master George Bennett at gben-nett@suntexmarinas.com. Hail on VHF channel 69 and the rate is $3.00 per foot for 3 hours and $1.50 per foot after that.

5. Dennis Connor North Cove Marina (Eastern Shore in Manhattan, NY)

212-786-1200, www.NorthCove.comLocated in the heart of Battery Park City,

if lower Manhattan and the Freedom Tower are on your list of stops, this will put you right there, also a short walk to PJ Clarks among many other fine restau-rants if a good meal is on your agenda. A 3 hour stay will cost you $3.00 per foot.

6. Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River (Eastern Shore in Manhattan, NY)

212-336-7873, www.ChelseaPiers.comLocated at Pier 60, West 23rd Street,

Chelsea Piers takes a day to explore so enjoy!! The Pier is a party venue hot spot. If you call the main number listed above you will get a complete listing of all that is available at the Chelsea Piers com-plex. Hail the marina on VHF channel 68 and the 4 hour Dock-n-dine rate is $2.00 per foot. Not bad for access to the Chel-sea Pier complex and one of the hottest areas in Manhattan.

7. Chelsea Brewing Company (Eastern Shore in Manhattan, NY)

212-336-6431, www.ChelseaBrewingCo.comThe Chelsea Brewing Company and Res-

taurant located dockside at Pier 59 within Chelsea Piers (18th St.), is the only brewery in New York Harbor. Featuring 29 varieties of beers with at least seven available at all times. The atmosphere is that of riverside dining with a festive front patio decorated with colorful lighting & palms. The menu consists of appetizers and entrees with Italian flavor. There’s even a brick oven where delightful thin crust pizza is made.

8. IGY Newport Yacht Club and Marina (Western Shore in Jersey City, NJ) 201-626-5550, www.igy-Newport.com

a world class marina with walk to anything convenience, a shopping mall, hotels, restaurants, and direct train service to midtown Manhattan, 15mins to Newark International Airport. Dock-n-Dine for $25 for boats under 50 feet.

9. Michael Anthony’s Casual Fine Dining (Western Shore in Jersey City, NJ) 201-798-1798,

www.MichaelAnthonyNJ.comOn the Newport, Jersey City waterfront,

right at the dock, dine indoors or out on the deck for incredible views of the city and your yacht, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the contempo-rary creations of new executive chef Bryan Gregg.

10. Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club (West-ern Shore in Weehawken, NJ) 201-319-5100, www.LincolnHarborMarina.com

There are a number of restaurants and grills that you can focus on within walk-ing distance of docking your boat at Lin-coln Harbor Yacht Club. There is a Dock and Dine charge of $1.00 per foot, (4-hour limit) to keep your boat at Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club while visiting these restau-rants.

11. The Chart House Restaurant (Western Shore in Weehawken, NJ,)

201-348-6628, www.Chart-House.com There was an original Chart House here

a number of years ago. It burned to the water. Now this

six-year-old restaurant is available by docking at Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club. It is an easy stroll to & from the yacht club & Chart House. Waterside dining gives way to the breath taking views of Manhattan, especially so since the new windows of the Chart House are much larger. Hours of

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operation are 5 to 10 PM Monday-Thursday, 5 to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 PM on Sundays. Sunday Brunch Is offered from 11 AM to 2 PM. Hans Neilson, the Gen-eral Manager, is very enthused and will pro-vide you with every courtesy.

12. Masina Trattoria Italiana (Western Shore in Weehawken, NJ) 201-348-4444, www.masinatrattoria.com

Located on the Hudson waterfront in the Sheraton Suites Hotel at Lincoln Harbor. Full menu of savory Italian classics and original creations available indoors or al fresco on the patio with stunning views of Manhattan. Steps from the ferry to the city and open every day with brunch on Sat and Sun.

13. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Western Shore in Weehawken, NJ) 201-863-5100, www.RuthsChris.com

Ruth Chris offers a wide range of aged to perfection steaks (U.S. Prime only), filet mignon, fresh fish, live lobsters, as well as the very best in veal and lamb chops. In their elegantly appointed restaurant, with its panoramic views of the Manhattan Skyline, guests can enjoy fine dining with selections such as fresh seafood appetizers, huge porterhouse steaks for two, a variety of potatoes and vegetables prepared to perfection, and freshly made confections. For the lobster lover, 2 1/2lbs to 5 lbs. lob-sters are always on hand. Dinner is served daily Monday-Thursday 5-10PM. Friday Noon-11PM. Saturday 5-11PM. Sunday 2-9 PM.

14. Houlihan’s (Western Shore in Wee-hawken, NJ) 201-863-400,

www.Houlihans.comHoulihan’s (a franchise) is a place for casual

fun dining with steaks, monster salads, seafood, burgers, finger foods, and huge piles of nachos topped with everything. Appetizers include grilled chicken quesa-dilla, stuffed potato skins, with lunch and dinner selections such as Black Angus strips and filets, chicken fettuccine, jambalaya, stuffed chicken breast and barbecued baby ribs. Sandwich specialties like mushroom/bacon/Swiss burgers, Brentwood Chicken with provolone and honey mustard and Cajun Chicken Grill are also available. Houli-han’s is open Sunday through Thursday until 11PM Friday and Saturdays until 1AM.

15. 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe (Eastern Shore in Manhattan, NY) 212-496-2105, www.BoatBasinCafe.com

Located on the famous Upper West Side of Manhattan at the base of 79th Street, the docks are a short walk up to Broadway

to the world famous Zabaars appetiz-ing mecca and a host of restaurants and shops, if you’re in the mood to stay water-side up a few steps from the water is the Boat Basin Cafe overlooking the marina for drinks and dining, try their delicious fish tacos. You can reach the marina at the number above or hail them on VHF channel 9, a dock-n-dine will cost you $25 for boats 25 feet and under and $32 dollars for boats 26 feet and over for 4 hours.

16. Striped Bass Restaurant (Eastern Shore in Tarrytown, NY)

914-366-GILL (4455), www.StripedBassNY.comLocated at the Tarrytown Boat Club is

open 7 days a week from 12 noon, inside restaurant open all year. At the foot of Green Street, this club is found just oppo-site the southbound side of the Tarry-town Railroad Station, 0.4 mile north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Boaters should follow the well-marked channel starting 0.1 mile north of the bridge to the marina entrance. This entrance is marked with a flashing amber marker (2 xs per second) and a large Shell sign that is lit at night. Striped Bass Restaurant specializes in the freshest seafood simply prepared. Menu items include, lobster stuffed lob-ster, large chilled seafood assortments, the best crab cakes, succulent swordfish, fresh sushi grade tuna, delicious ocean sea scallops along with real Maine steam-ers. For those non-seafood eaters Striped Bass prides its self on the best BBQ ribs and juicy steaks. Come in to cool off this summer with one of Striped Bass famous tropical drinks like the Big Daddy Mar-garita or the refreshing Bahama Mama. Drinks are always cold and the atmo-sphere is hot. Striped Bass is open every day for lunch and dinner and features live entertainment on special occasions. Soak up the sun on the new outdoor patio with Cabana Bar and Grill or enjoy a spot in the shade under the outdoor awning. Any closer to the Hudson and you’d be swimming. The new Cabana Bar & Grill is a more casual alternative to dining at Striped Bass. The grill offers, hamburg-ers, hot dogs, Maine steamers & lobster rolls, crab cake sandwiches, shrimp & steak kabobs, lobsters and more. The grill is self-service and everything is served in or on paper or plastic. Just be aware that the Cabana Bar and Grill does not accept credit cards. The grill is open Monday-Friday 4-11 PM and on Saturday & Sunday Noon- PM. Subject to Weather conditions. Jet ski and waverunner park-ing behind the restaurant docks.

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17. Cornetta’s Seafood Restaurant (Western Shore in Piermont, NY)

845-359-9852 or 845-359-0410 www.Cornettas.comLocated at Cornetta’s Marina on Piermont

Avenue, the marina is found 0.2 mile north of the Piermont Pier. Cornetta’s features fresh seafood, steaks, and Italian special-ties. The restaurant also offers an outdoor riverside patio dining under a large white tent at their “Cornetta’s Cafe.” During their season, April through November, the res-taurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. There is a very limited amount of dock space available for restaurant patrons. Reservations are requested for their dock. There are no fees for docking when dining. ATM on site.

18. Civile’s “Venice on the Hudson” (Western Shore in Haverstraw, NY)

845-429-3891 www.civiles.com The most elegant dining experience on

the Hudson River. Whether in the beautiful carpeted outside tent with its draped doors, fine crystal goblets, and linen table cloths or inside the cozy, air conditioned dining room, Civile’s is an unforgettable experi-ence directly on the edge of Haverstraw Bay. If you pick a cloudless evening on your calendar, with a full moon, the evening will truly be spectacular as the dining area faces east. The fine Italian contemporary dishes features stuffed tomato with shrimp, rose-mary and garlic and white beans, or a succu-lent veal chop served with a huge selection of the finest wines of any restaurant in the Hudson River Valley. In fact the tempera-ture controlled wine cabinet can hold up to 1,000 bottles of fine wines. Owner Tom Civile is always on hand to make sure that your visit to this beautiful restaurant is truly one to remember. . Civile’s closed Monday and Tuesday. Noon-2: 30 PM with dinner from 5-10 PM Wednesday and Thrusday, (11 PM on Friday & Saturday) Please note; reservations suggested. If you are visiting by boat please note there are new docks directly in front of the restaurant.

19. The Hudson Water Club (Western Shore in Haverstraw, NY) 845 -271-4046, www.hudsonwaterclub.com

Adjacent to the huge parking lot, on the Hudson River at the Haverstraw Marina. This is a completely rebuilt restaurant with the largest deck of any restaurant on the Hudson River and includes a fully stocked Tiki bar. There is docking directly in front of the restaurant. There are three specific menus to meet anyone’s requirements. A lunch menu, bar menu and a dinner menu. The dinner menu consists of meat and sea-

food dishes. Hours of operation are seven days 11:30 am to closing. Please note there are $2.00 bud drafts every Saturday and $3.00 Coronas every Friday, The Amish Outlaws play on Thursday nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday there are also live bands.

20. Union Restaurant and Bar Latino (Western Shore in Haverstraw, NY)

845-429-4354, www.unionrestaurant.netLocated at 22-24 New Main St. Hav-

erstraw, NY 10927. This is a beautiful restored Latino style restaurant owned by Paulo Feteira, the maitre d’dhotel and David Martinez, head chef. Having come from Peter Kelly’s Xavier’s Restaurant and Freelance Café of Piermont, the two have a combined twenty years in the restau-rant business. The fine American style cui-sine has a Latino flare in a unique culinary atmosphere. The entrees are light, leaving room for a wide verity of la Carte options from appetizers to desserts. Your visit will be something to remember first by the atmosphere, (if you’ve ever seen a movie with a Cuban style restaurant in it here it is) secondly by the food such as Tilapia al Sarten, a panko encrusted fillet served with spinach and white beans ragout or the Vaca frita Braised skirt steak. Whether going out for an afternoons boating plea-sure or coming from the river the Union Restaurant will round out your day per-fect.

21. The Cove Fine Dining On The Hudson River (Eastern Shore in

Peekskill, NY) 914-739-0337, www.thecovecharlespoint.comat Charles Point Marina, 5 John Walsh

Blvd, Peekskill, NY 10566Great for parties and events, catering available. Fireside Dining for the crisp spring and fall months. Outdoor Seating overlooking the beauti-ful Hudson River for the summer months. Martini and Whiskey Bar as well as a Fine Wine selection. Free Docking while dining. Open Sunday thru Thursday 12pm - 9pm (Closed Tuesdays), Friday,Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 10pm.

Next month: Continuing onto Peekskill, Cold Spring and further up riverfor more good eating on the Hudson…