Seafood with a side of sea spray: New York City's floating restaurants

WNYC News | Apr 13, 2024

If you're looking to enjoy your oysters with a side of actual sea spray as the weather warms up, you may want to consider one of New York City's floating restaurants.

Grand Banks, an oyster bar that operates on a wooden schooner at Pier 25 in Manhattan, opened for the season this week. And Eater New York just published a roundup of the city's floating dining spots. Eater NY Editor Melissa McCart joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about a few of the options.

 

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