Surf City Mega Bar and Restaurant is what’s happening on the water of the Hudson River.
Casual and cool, this waterfront style bar and restaurant with unbelievable views of Manhattan and Liberty Island is a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of city dining.
The one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor space with surrounding fire pits makes for a scenic cozy setting for exotic drinks like the Mango Tango, a layered Mango and Strawberry Daiquiri, and the Lava Flow, a Pina Colada with flowing strawberry puree and rum. Yummy eats include lobster rolls, crab cakes and fish & chips. Other summer favorites include burgers, chips and guacamole, and even newer selections such as Seafood Paella for Two with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid, octopus and saffron rice, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Grilled Mayan Shrimp. And yes, a fully stocked raw bar complete with jumbo shrimp, clams on the half shell and crab claws.
Apart from the frozen drinks and cocktails, Surf City has rotating 25 craft beers on tap, including Harpoon Raspberry Hefeweisen, Captain Lawrence Sunblock, Landshark and Ithaca Apricot Ale.
“At Surf City we are aiming to create the ultimate staycation for locals, New Yorkers and travelers alike,” said Director of Operations John Argento. “Surf City will be a total escape complimented by outrageous cocktails and the freshest sea fare.”
The short boat cruise back to Manhattan will take your breath away.
Free parking and easily reachable by Light Rail, the PATH Train or boat.
It is located at 1 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. www.surfcitybar.com.