the James Beart Pier 57 or Market 57 is amazing. It has the City Winery, Huge selection of Wines. The food court has a great variety of foods to select from. Ample seating both inside and out. But whats particularly cool about this is the the Park up top. Tremendous views of the Hudson as well as along the Hudson Yard. you can take your pets even up top. it's very clean, fun, and a place to bring a family for a Picnic. Could be a romantic dropset for Pictures, etc.

This market is a minute's walk from the perpetually overcrowded Chelsea Market. It offers a more limited selection, but when we went there were no crowds and ample seating. It made for a more comfortable dining experience. Nice views of the water and a generally peaceful vibe.

Fabulous view from the rooftop. Take advantage of the various food stops inside. All very appealing. Wonderful decor. Incredible view of downtown. Places to sit outside to enjoy the view of little island and downtown.

The views here are amazing! There are plenty of restaurants on the main level, we were there rather early, but if you’re there for lunch, this is a great option. The building opens at 6 which is fantastic so you can beat the crowds. The upper level deck was amazing. Great views with a green space. We even saw a family of ducks! Oh, let me add that it’s free to go up to the rooftop!

Great free public space that has lots of food options and seating throughout. Expect to pay about $15-20 for meals, $4 for soft drinks and $10 for beers...on par with similar places like this. The Pier also offers some amazing views of Hudson Yards to the North and Little Island and the Freedom Tower to the South. The views are even better on their rooftop park...also free and open to the public until 1am. Accessible by stairs or elevator. Most food stands open until about 8am, but the Pier itself is open until 1am. Clean bathrooms. Very close to both Little Island and the Chelsea Market...very convenient include this in a daytrip to this area and visit all three places. They are all free to enter.

A food court called Pier 57 Market offers varied fare to New Yorkers as also curious tourists. It was surely a special experience when one considers this place was in its previous life, a shipping terminal as well as a cargo storage area. It boggles the mind to think that latterly it even served as the the Hudson Pier Bus Depot for the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). It would have required vision, blended with imagination and courage to embark on a project such as this to transform it then into a destination for the discerning foodie. We went there at lunchtime and not unsurprisingly it was busy. Families and children, couples and groups of friends seem to flock to the place. With so many cuisines in offer, it made for a difficult choice. Of course, one could be tempted , like we did, to sample a range of dishes from different stalls. Uniquely, food was freshly cooked, while you waited.By definition, this was indeed fast-food. Naturally, the food was fresh, hot and tasty. And everything appeared to be done maintaining high hygiene standards. There are commodious elevators that take you up to the viewing area where one is treated to panoramic views of New York harbour and the Lower Manhattan skyline. And when you get there you could take time to spend on wooden benches to relax and enjoy the breathtaking sights around the Hudson. Or even have a picnic! Looking out in the right direction, in the far distance, one can spot the Statue of Liberty. One may then opt to take the steps (or the elevator) up to the highest floor and there you’ll find a massive roof top park. A profusion of flowers bringing colour in well tended raised beds covering almost two acres!