Abigail Kirsch At The Lighthouse

The most amazing wedding venue ever. We got married here this past weekend and it was unbelievable. The food was amazing. The service was incredible. Everything was perfect. Bob was our event manager and literally killed it. They really know what they are doing there. The compliments just keep coming. Cannot even find the words to describe how amazing everything was. Wish I could do it all again next weekend!!!

We were married here last week and couldn’t have been happier! We began speaking with them 13 months prior and every interaction was top notch. Greg responded to our numerous questions throughout and was always extremely helpful and kind. We were assigned to Bob about a month prior to our wedding date and he was amazing as well. On the day of everything went off without a hitch. Our guests were so impressed and are still telling us how amazing the event was. The service and food are top notch… you simply will not get better than this. The space and views are incredible! We had 175 guests and it was the perfect size… we could have fit many more. We loved every minute of it! Thank you for making our day oh so special!!!

What a space for a wedding! From beginning to end, the people at the Lighthouse knew what they were doing. The food was great, the organization was smooth, and the service was seamless. Paul, our event manager, was on top of everything, from the planning to being the emcee in his tux. We know this is a high-​end venue, but we feel we got more than we paid for. Great food, great space, great people, great operation all around.

The Lighthouse is an utterly spectacular venue. The view alone is worth it, but then you add in the exceptional service and delicious food, it makes it a simply magical experience.
We were married at The Lighthouse in April, and as soon as we walked in we knew it was the venue for us. The place is absolutely gorgeous — with hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows looking out at the water. The staff was always incredibly helpful and kind. They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect leading up to and on the day of our wedding. Bob managed every aspect of our day, and he did not skip a beat.
I couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. The ambiance and the food were extremely important to us, and they were perfect on both counts. I can’t even begin to describe how breathtaking the view is. I would highly recommend The Lighthouse to anyone.

This is the place to have a wedding — hands down the best! We just had my daughter’s wedding there on a Sunday afternoon — perfection! The staff is incredible including the event manager, Richard Martin. The food was beautiful and delicious. The floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water are spectacular — they were able to open some of them and it was magical. I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Everything went off perfectly — our guests are still raving about it. I highly recommend it.

As seemingly the only black guy who attended the NYC South Asian Bar Association Annual Gala, which was hosted here, I really enjoyed myself! Situated right on the water, there are great views to be had from any vantage point inside of the venue. For any gala or event, there’s not a bad seat in the house as the stage and dining areas are intimately close. Plus, there are closed circuit big screens all around the venue that display what is going on, on stage, if you happen to be in a situation where you are seated with your back to the stage. As for the aesthetics, the lighting is perfect, the energy is great, and the ambiance is excellent. Most certainly looking forward to the next event hosted here.

The lighthouse at pier 61 at chelsea piers is a beautiful event space. We attended a wedding there last evening. The ceremony took place in a corner with a wall of windows with unobstructed views of the Hudson River, Hoboken, Jersey City and the statue of liberty off in the distance.
When we arrived, we dropped of our coats and were greeted with hot apple cider. We all waited in a rather crowded and uncomfortable space before we were allowed to take our seats.
The service from the beginning was very attentive and accommodating. I really enjoyed the 2-​bar layout and themed food stations during the cocktail hour. The blue cheese canoles were my favorite.
I wasn’t blown away by the salad but enjoyed the mini tapas plate that followed and really enjoyed the cod fish entrée. While we were dining the service continued to shine as we were offered red or white wine or a drink from the bar. I often feel ignored during weddings when it comes to beverage and food service but this was never the case here. Excellent service and a very fluid process, aside from the congested entry, was what set this venue apart to me.

Absolutely the most phenomenal venue I’ve been to for a wedding reception. Located in Chelsea, and sitting on the Hudson River, the Lighthouse is simply breathtaking. All of the hors d’oeuvres (there must have been at least 30) were mind blowing and one of a kind. The four course dinner was amazing. I will never forget my time here. All in all, if you have the money, I HIGHLY recommend this venue for a special event.

Absolutely beautiful, classy and top of the line for a wedding venue. I attended a wedding there and it was one of the most elegant weddings I’ve ever been to. Abigail Kirsch At The Lighthouse is sure to impress. The location itself is a 10 with views of the Hudson River and beyond. There is a deck outside where you can enjoy the views which is great for the guests and photo ops. The backdrop was such a fitting and romantic setting during the reception. Everything from décor to service to the wedding coordination was perfect. It was very spacious with room for cocktail area, reception seating, a photobooth area, candy bar area and a large dance floor. I’m not sure who the caterer was or if they were part of the Abigail Kirsch group, so I will not go into detail about the food but it was fine dining to the fullest! A 5-​star experience completely. The wait staff and bartenders were so so professional. I can’t say enough but I’m sure the couple and their families had the wedding of their dreams.

I went to The Lighthouse for a Holiday Party in December, 2012. The layout of the space was great. There were two coat-​check spaces. Servers greeted all guests with a cocktail. The food was excellent and available at stations all night — pasta station, carving table, sushi, salad and seafood were in abundance. In addition, there were also passed trays of appetizers. The rear of the venue boasted a spectacular view of the water and NJ skyline. While nothing can compare to any NYC views at night — it was rather pleasing.

I’ve come to the conclusion that planning a wedding is as stressful as you want it to be. Want to freak out over linens? Fine. Want to relax and let the professionals do their jobs? Enter The Lighthouse.
I really can’t recommend this place highly enough. Our event manager, Paul, took care of absolutely everything, from coffee and danish waiting in the bridal suite, to planning a delicious kid’s menu for the little ones, to arranging a getaway car for us. They also know their way around a Jewish wedding: a no-​pork-​or-​shellfish menu, a perfectly coordinated ketubah signing, and a motzi/​kiddush (and provided a challah!).
The Lighthouse elegantly accommodated all our 150 guests. This includes elderly guests in wheelchairs, vegans, babies, etc. I also need to talk about the food. My god, the food. Everything looked too pretty to eat, but trust me, eat it. Delish. And, although I myself took it easy on the alcohol, the open bar and attentive waitstaff kept the wine and spirits flowing throughout the day.
Overall, a beautiful summer daytime wedding. Can’t go wrong.

The Lighthouse. Where to even begin? I recently held my wedding here, and the Lighthouse was a huge part in making it the best day of my life.
The setting is impressive, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River, and an outdoor terrace. We worked with Greg in Sales, and then Paul in Events, and both were extremely professional and warm. Both responded to e-​mails within 24 hours, if not minutes. Paul was a fantastic coordinator on the actual wedding day, and he made sure everything ran smoothly. I was so confident that I could relax and focus on having fun and spending time with our guests, and knew that Paul would take care of everything.
On to the food. If your guests do not leave stuffed, it’s because they have an eating disorder. We had passed hors d’oeuvres (think BBQ mac and cheese balls, miniature falafel, crab rangoon, scrumptuous sliders), buffet stations, a taco truck with mini blood orange margaritas (!), and then a formal dinner with appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert, wedding cake, and tiny chocolates on the way out. Abigail Kirsch is well-​known for having restaurant quality food at catered events, and the reputation is completely deserved. All of our guests absolutely RAVED about the quality and quantity of the food. Nobody had an empty glass the whole day either.
Finally, the service was impeccable. One friend told me that after 2 drinks, the bartender had memorized her face and drink order. Our private server offered to make me a plate during the cocktail hour, and made sure that I never had an empty glass. In fact, I had 4 full drinks at one point in the wedding. «The ice in your blood orange margarita melted a little, let me refresh it.» 5-​star service.
I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. I truly felt like a guest at my own wedding.

I’ve been to a few events at the Lighthouse and have always enjoyed it. While not a huge space, it’s well laid out, elegant and sports an extremely excellent view of the Hudson River and Jersey on the other side.
If you’re looking to do an event here, it seems to be rather seamless though most certainly pricey. I’d recommend using it in the Spring/​Summer months to get the most out of their outdoor — and riverfront — patio. I’ve heard excellent things about their catering service, though I can’t speak to that since I’ve only been here for food events that have involved outside chefs. I can imagine a wonderful wedding reception here, so definitely one to look into…

We had a wonderful experience with the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Having your wedding there is not cheap, but it was honestly worth every penny. All of our friends and family said it was the best wedding — or indeed, any event — they had ever been to (and I think they were being serious).
The venue is beautiful — on the Hudson River, with a view to the Jersey skyline (which is prettier than I might have thought) and even down to the Statue of Liberty. The space itself has an unfinished/​industrial yet elegant look that we really liked.
The food is great. There are no tastings, but there are so many choices that had us drooling just reading the descriptions. The sheer amount of food bordered on ridiculous (in a good way). The beef entrée was the best beef I have had in years. Just some of the many many delicious things we ate were: lobster and corn salad with a corn soufflé, bbq chicken macaroni bites, mini blt’s, s’mores cupcakes, mojito granita intermezzos, chocolate covered bacon… I need to stop now because I am getting too hungry.
The best part though was our banquet manager, Bob. He was fantastic. He kept the night running smoothly. He also made sure that my husband and I had time to eat and were well looked after. It basically felt like we didn’t have to worry about anything.

Cochon555’s first stop of their third US tour was right here in NYC. And, luckily for me, I scored a free VIP ticket from the lovely NY CM, Jane. The event was awesome, but that’s for a whole different review…
Anyhoo, I’ve always heard good things about this venue, as one of my friends worked for the catering company here. But, that was mostly about the food. I never imagined that they would have a beautiful room to match. Honestly, I didn’t even think about it.
I agree with another reviewer that the location of the entrance can be considered a bit sketchy. You have to walk all the way to the end of Pier 61 and through the parking garage to get there, but it wasn’t too bad. They could very well add more signage (with arrows!) to indicate that the Lighthouse is past the garage though. When I saw the parking, I veered off to Pier 60, thinking that I had turned in too soon. However, I realized that I couldn’t have and proceeded past the garage to the entrance.
Aside from that confusion, I had a lovely time at the event. The room has warm, wooden tones and great windows looking out onto the Hudson River. There’s an elevated, front section that can be curtained off for a reception — in this instance, it was, which can give the space a more cozy, intimate feel. But, once the curtain is drawn back, the entire look and feel of the space changes. With use of the entire room, the space becomes so much more open. Our event got into full swing around sunset and I loved the way the setting sun glinted off the water and filled the space with it’s ebbing glow — quite beautiful.
I wouldn’t mind coming here for another event. And, if I needed to throw an event, I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to see if this venue was available.

Last week I had to get the tux back out for a swanky gala for donors to my alma mater. Usually we’re treated to a formal event in Jersey, but his year it was black tie in NYC!
This venue was absolutely amazing. There was plenty of space for us, the staff was efficient, and the view was nice (I prefer it from the other side though)
I can’t speak to the cost of the event or of specific menu items, but I can say from an attendee’s perspective that the Lighthouse is a great place to host a fancy event.
The food was great. We started with a bread spread and a tomato salad. Both were well above average. The main course was steak that was prepared just right, something that is really impressive considering we had over 250 people. Dessert was a chocolate cake that was absolutely amazing.
A well deserved 5-​stars!

tuxedo rental: $ 140
yearly donation to my college, adjusted for years since graduation: $ 200
amount of money I bid on a framed photo of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin: $ 400*
partying at the Lighthouse: PRICELESS
this place is baller. my alma mater’s philanthropy organization held their yearly gala here last Friday, and I am glad they did.
relatively easy to get to? CHECK
awesome views of the Hudson (okay, granted, you have to endure viewing some of… shudder…New Jersey, but you can also see the Statue of Liberty and more)? CHECK
incredible food and excellent bartenders? CHECK
tons of space so you can fit a few hundred people and yet not feel cramped? CHECK
good acoustics for a band to play? CHECK
this place is perfect for events. we should do a Unilocal formal event here. Peter and Jane, let’s get on that!
* to clarify: the opening bid was $ 300, and I put in the first bump to $ 325. then, after 4 glasses of wine, 2 martinis, 2 gin and tonics, and 3 7-​and-​7s, I felt the urge to snipe the last bid.
I am now the owner of a large framed photo of Sinatra and Martin, with a text box underneath saying «I feel bad for those that don’t drink — in the morning, that’s the best they’ll feel all day». I have a drinking problem, so this is apt.

My cousin walked down the aisle at sunset. It was absolutely gorgeous. Floor to ceiling windows facing the Hudson river. Dark mahogany wood floors. Romantic suspended candles above the dance floor. Woah. I would get married here if I could.
Let’s get to the catering shall we?
Foie gras tater tots.
Prosciutto pop-​overs.
Deconstructed duck.
Mushroom bar.
Mini beef sliders.
Macaroni balls.
And that’s just for the cocktail hour.
The main dinner AND dessert included these highlights:
Seared Ahi Tuna
Chilean Sea Bass
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Raspberry Cheesecake Ice cream (I think so anyway)
The most divine chocolate tarte known to man.
This space, the catering, and staff are amazing. Five stars to the Lighthouse!

Yay, a wedding not held in Long Island/​Jersey/​Upstate! — only a hop and a skip cab ride away on the west side highway, you get extra stars Lighthouse…
The space was really nice and everything at the wedding went by smoothly. The food was very good and elegant as opposed to the usual chicken, beef, or fish.
Overall — great space for a wedding if you have the budget for it. I’ve enjoyed myself here today, tres chic.

Went to a wedding reception here on Saturday and was very impressed by the space, service and food (although, I am not sure who did the catering). This couple is very dear to me and the epitome of the perfect Manhattan power couple. Why would their choice of venue be any less?
Everything was perfect from the valet parking service to the doorman and coatcheck. There was a long hallway leading to the cocktail area which was the perfect gallery for video images of the couple’s actual wedding ceremony (out of country). There were two bar areas for the cocktail portion of the evening and the bartenders and appetizer waitstaff were very attentive. The entire back room bordered the Hudson and featured a beautiful skyline view. This room was also a good acoustic environment for the entertainment.
Curtains were opened to reveal the main dining area and staged dance area. The room was pretty spacious and I was surprised at the size. Again, not sure if the food was provided by the Lighthouse, but there was room for three serving areas and many tables. And yes, the food was so delicious.
I had never been to the Lighthouse prior to this event but I would recommend this as a perfect venue for an upscale party or wedding reception.