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Harry's at Water Taxi Beach

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2-03 Borden Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101
at 2nd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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  • Reader Rating:

    6.0 out of 10

    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Scene: DJ, Hot Spot, Outdoor Area, Restaurant & Bar, Romantic, View, Waterfront
Photo by Joe DeLessio

Hours

Wed-Fri, 4pm-midnight; Sat-Sun, noon-midnight; Mon-Tue, closed; closed during winter season

Nearby Subway Stops

7 at Vernon Blvd.-Jackson Ave.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

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Long Island City is full of quirky surprises, and this is no exception. New York Water Taxi trucked in Jersey sand and a couple dozen picnic tables and installed them in a fenced-in perch overlooking the East River, right next to the Hunters Point ferry stop. Harry Hawk, chef/owner of Schnack, runs the on-site tiki hut slinging basic blender drinks and dirt-cheap PBR tallboys, and a grill serving the usual along with delicacies like elk burgers, fish tacos, and Black Angus hot dogs (vegetarian options, too). Five nights a week during the summer and early fall, extended families and PS1 defectors play volleyball to a thumping sound system or recline in the beach chairs that they bring to avoid the fight for table space. Service can get slow and scattered at night, when big candles come out and the party turns into a miniature desert rave, but all is forgiven upon admiring the best view of midtown Manhattan this side of The Donald's chopper.

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If you simply have to contact someone at Harry's, you'll have to make your emergency call via the New York Water Taxi to do so during weekday business hours: 212-742-1969.

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Fun Bar BUT...

wbuhler from 11377 | Posted on 8/29/07

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)

You should know that they now scan your ID at the entrance! Which I thought was not such a bad idea at first... Until one night when my ID didn't scan. One should know that it doesn't scan = you...Read More

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Vesna from Astoria | Posted on 8/26/05

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)

Visit Water Taxi Beach if you're looking for a no-frills bar w/ amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and a truly relaxing atmosphere. The entrance to the parking lot seemed a little deserted, but everything changes as soon as...Read More

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