New York’s only oyster bar aboard a vintage sailboat, Grand Banks is worth the journey to the west side of the island for the sunset views alone.

The 142-foot long Sherman Zwicker is the last surviving member of a large fleet of schooners that fished the Grand Banks of the North Atlantic and the largest wooden vessel in New York City. The deck has been lovingly refitted with a circular central bar, dining tables and chairs and jolly yellow-and-white awnings. Though the awnings will serve as protection in a brief shower, the restaurant will not open if the weather is inclement.

The food is seasonal, sustainably sourced and locally caught – including oysters, small plates of ceviche, crudo and lobster rolls this year with chef Kerry Heffernan of Eleven Madison Park on board. The bar from former Diner and Marlow & Sons restaurateur Mark Firth and Adrian Gallo of Double Happiness and Happy Ending serves nautically-inspired cocktails, including the Captain’s Daughter (cynar, dry sherry, almond syrup, lemon, pineapple) and the Jungle Bird (rum, Campari, pineapple, lime), and there’s a small but solid wine and beer list.

Ideal For

Romantic dates, daytime and sunset drinks

Signature Dishes

Native Atlantic oysters grown in and around New York waters

Signature Drinks

Negroni Sbagliato with sparkling wine, Campari and sweet vermouth - on tap