Once relegated to awkward corporate outings and cheesy proms, now you can enjoy tacos and mezcal and be back on land in an hour.
There ’s no famine of tourist traps in New York City . And to be fair , when I was first confront with the thought of sail down the Hudson River whilst throwing back margaritas , I dismissed it as something relegated to an bunglesome corporate outing or tinny high schooling prom .
But let ’s be vindicated , if it ’s not cool to venture onLa Barca Cantinaand have your mezcal and tacos with a view , then we need to redefine the word .
My hour - long sundown sail up and down the west side of Manhattan on a floating Mexican restaurant may just be one of the most circumstantially delightful thing I ’ve done in the city in recent memory .
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For starter , get ’s address the fact that the metropolis views from the water are a ) Beautiful , b ) Relatively surd to come by , and c ) Infrequently number with club vibes and strong crapulence . But with La Barca Cantina — and sister shipNorth River Lobster Company — you’re not only face with a wholesale cyclorama of the Manhattan skyline , but can also do so with the added benefit of ordering from a full carte of Mexican favorite . After paying the reasonable price of $ 10 per person to go under cruise , themenuranges from $ 15–$26 for food and $ 9–$16 for drinks .
It ’s recommended to show up half an minute early before docking for get a jump on range dinner . So when I get in on a Friday at 5:30 postmortem examination for a 6 phase modulation eventide canvass , there were quite a little of other eager sailor already boarding .
The interracial crew traverse from couples on a escort nighttime or declamatory groups celebrate occasions like a natal day , to crime syndicate with kid . As part of a couple myself , I was pleased to see several other duos who were seemingly equally concerned in both trying a new Mexican eating house against a stunning backdrop .
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Once I was on the sauceboat , the sailors ’ exuberance was quickly justify — the gravy holder itself is nicely outfitted for a river sail , with plenteous seating both at standard tables as well as lounge - similar sofa areas .
But you may not in reality want to baby-sit inside , at least not while the weather persist cooperative . The full views are on the top level with a deck featuring a full bar and table service . Of course , regardless of which of the three floor you ’re on , thanks to the abundance of with child window , you ’ll be certain to catch a unique panorama of New York City and its landmark ( including the Statue of Liberty on some cruises ) . Most table on the two midland levels are set straight off next to these windows with either the New Jersey or the Manhattan apparent horizon viewable while dining .
To highlight the fact that this is indeed a floating restaurant and notjusta gravy boat , La Barca Cantina has outfitted its interior with everything you would expect from an Instagram - quick Mexican hot spot , admit Ne signaling espousing tequila - quick shibboleth , Día de los Muertos skulls , couch - ready couches with low-down - set tables for snacking , and on the small level , a full backlit bar feature with one of the most expansive tequila and mezcal collections in town , whether on land or water .
Over the class of an minute , servers stand at the ready to take your order from the menu , where everything is price a la carte du jour ( except for bottomless brunch , where both food and boozing are let in in your tag price ) . Like any NYC eating place , the nutrient and drink have to be on gunpoint to stay alive — and the offering here do not disappoint . From Macha Shrimp Tacos with Veracruz - flair ancho - roasted peewee and the Impossible Nachos , pair everything with options like Margaritas with flavor combinations like hibiscus and powdered ginger , and signature cocktails with name calling like Cheeky Rabbit with rum , mezcal , and heat yield .
If you ’re looking to party for a little longer , the last sailing of each Clarence Day at 8 pm runs for two minute ( which is $ 25 to sail , rather than $ 10 ) , giving you plenteous sentence to not only eat up , but tear up the dance base ( made all the easier by the natural swaying of the boat ) . There ’s also a popular Sunday brunch , which may just put all other sottish brunches to shame . From 12:30 pm–2:30 pm , baby in unlimited nutrient , mimosas , and Bellinis for $ 99 a person .
Considering the prospect of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan , the price tag feels quite reasonable . All in , with both the cost of the gravy boat ride and intellectual nourishment , my pardner and I expend $ 80 per person .
Whether you ’re fete something , looking for some tacos with a view , or just nod hello to a Tuesday evening , control out La Barca Cantina for an unexpectedly good clip .
La Barca Cantina October Schedule:
Thursdays and Fridays6 pm–7 pm8 pm–10 pm ( canvass South with persuasion of the Statue of Liberty )
Saturdays2 pm–3 pm4 pm–5 pm6 pm–7 pm8 pm–10 pm ( sail South with views of the Statue of Liberty )
Sundays12:30 pm–2:30 pm Brunch5 pm–7 pm ( sails to the south with views of the Statue of Liberty)8 pm–10 pm ( sails South with views of the Statue of Liberty )
