South Street Seaport

For my 300^th review, I proud to discuss a lovely example of NYC’s resiliency. The South Street Seaport, located way downtown, was all but ground zero during Hurricane Sandy. Not to mention being a stone’s throw from the Towers. But it keeps bouncing back and getting better than ever.
The Seaport is (kinda) newly renovated and soooo much nicer than it used to be. There’s lots of stores, like Abercrombie and Coach, lots of restaurants and sometimes Smorgusburg is here! Criticisms of the Seaport might be that it’s touristy and expensive but what the Hell isn’t?
The open seating promenade area is so much fun to sit and people watch or meet a friend for lunch on a business day. They also sell alcohol to make for fun outdoor promenade dranking. There’s a couple fun bars just a block away to keep the party going.
No longer exclusively a port to welcome ships carrying cargo, the Seaport has a rich history and evolution. Come, enjoy and take some amazing photos.

Love the Seaport! It’s perfect for those days when you want to take a little break from the office, but don’t have to wander too far. This year they moved Smorgasburg inside and it’s a million times better (the setup that is). Lines are formed more smoothly, there is a bar inside and there is indoor and outdoor seating, which is perfect in case you don’t want to swelter in the sun.
I tried LandHaus while I was there. I got the grilled cheese and added bacon to it and had them hold the jalapeño jam. Bread was a nice thick mushroom infused bread, three different cheeses were used along with bacon and something else infused with rosemary (I think). Flavors were nice, although I will admit this is not my favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Bacon was way to thick. I realize I shouldn’t have added it, but it’s a lesson learned now. Bacon is way better as an app or separate dish (as it was being served). Also, the bacon tacked on an additional $ 4 to the meal which made my sandwich go to $ 14 (pretty pricey for a grilled cheese).
All in all it was a nice experience, I got to sit outside with my co-​workers and enjoy the afternoon. I will definitely be back, next time I might try a different vendor though (they looked like they had a waffle vendor and fries vendors-​yumm)!

This is my regular Friday hangout spot. It’s really come back since Superstorm Sandy. Thank God! So many bars and restaurants you can literally get anything you’re in the mood for… especially a great Happy Hour any day of the week!

The ever evolving SSSP! Can’t wait for the new development with the iPic movies and Waterview entertainments.
Opening week of the Indoor Smorg @seaport!

I’m a sucker for these food markets because there’s always a diverse selection of food to try and it’s always a chill relaxing environment where you can sit and people watch for hours on end. We came here around 6:30PM on Memorial Day Sunday and it wasn’t overly crowded because it was almost closing time. The food stalls are located within Fulton Market which is a nice reprieve from the scorching summer heat. There are only 6 food stalls compared to the larger Smorgasburg operations in Brooklyn but still a good selection.
I tried the carnitas burrito at El Tigre which was gigantuan. Pork was juicy and flavorful, albeit on the saltier side. Good amount of pico di gallo and salsa too. The hubby tried the fried chicken sandwich from Landhaus which he was said was also very good. We wanted to save room for Wowfulls which is our favorite dessert from the Sunset Park Smorgasburg location but we were beyond stuffed. But will definitely be back for it before the summer is over!

Free pop-​up wine tasting, featuring wines from the vineyards out in Long Island. out door space at south street seaport! Cheese and chocolate, and a few local vendors selling their merchandise, perfect way to start a Sunday.

If you’re not sure where to go and are near the ferry, this outdoor mall won’t disappoint. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but the number of options to shop are staggering.

Whoever designed the bar table in the open space at South Street Seaport is a genius, deserving the Nobel Laureate in urban designing… It’s my favorite bar table in the city. When I am sitting on there, I have the broad view of east river, gorgeous skyline of Brooklyn Height, with enjoyable breeze and sunshine. It instantly turned my frustration of being 10 seconds late for the Ikea ferry into a bliss…
Oh, whoever designed the tall watch tower in Brooklyn Height is also a genius — I didn’t miss the next ferry.

I remember when I my father would use to bring me here when I was little. Back then, the Seaport was one of the most mesmerizing places that I’ve ever been to. There was everything. What’s not to like? You had admirable views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, a food court, Sharper Image and several other stores.
I believe Hurricane Sandy made a significant impact on the Seaport as it left physical and emotional scars that were not fixable that eventually forced the Seaport and Pier 17 to close. That, along with gentrification and rising property prices resulted in the closing of the main shopping mall on Pier 17. I thought they were renovating, but correct me if I’m wrong, it appears that they might be closed forever.
One thing that I do admire about the recent renovations to the pier to the right of Pier 17 is the overlooking elevated area that provides seating and spectacular views of the East River.
Other than that, I really sucks to see the old Seaport go as I vividly remember my childhood here and the experiences that I had here as a kid.

I’m like the others that reviewed on Unilocal. I always enjoyed coming here. It was actually affordable at one time. Then high end stores came in, the Mall went down hill, and Hurricane Sandy killed it off! I’m doing the review for nostalgia sake.
I loved to get photos of the Brooklyn Bridge. I’ve got store photos too. The stores are all gone now. The Christmas Store was huge.
I thought they would rebuild. Very disappointing.

I love coming here to people watch, eat tasty food from the Smorgashborg, and grab a drink with friends at Ambrose. Did you know the Happy Hour (HH) at lunch is a lobster roll and beer for 20 bucks. Now that is what I’m going to do on my day off next time. I just want to unwind in the middle of the day during the week and get a tasty treat.
I was checking out their event calendar and surprised to see HCP had a few events with their authors, speakers, and live events happening that I need to attend this month. You should check it out.
I love coming down here and walk and just keep walking. Its peaceful.
Last month I meet a women who told me what South Street Seaport use to have before Sandy hit and it was wayyyy different than it is now. It almost has a Dumbo (Brooklyn) vibe I feel like.

This place is great to come for a bite as they have a small version of smorgasburg and it continues to grow. Want some shopping, of course they have that as well. When the weather is great you can walk around and check all the cool shops, street artists or just grab a bite. I finally got to try out red hook lobster without having to go to Brooklyn and it was a great choice. Better shrimp roll than Luke’s, and I might have to also give it an edge on the lobster roll as well.

As a former Bostonian, maybe I’m spoiled by Faneuil Hall and all the historical/​tourist glory that surrounds the harbor, but I found the Seaport lackluster and bland.
BUT, this place is great to stop by with out of town folk who hopped on the Staten Island Ferry/​Battery Park/​Wall Street area. With the gorgeous views of Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges, there are tons of opportunities photo ops and some places to eat/​imbibe.
Moral of the Story: New Yorkers, it’s not worth the effort unless you have folks crashing on your couch.

Must visit area.
1) You got the Smorgasburg during the summer. Great vendors come to serve excellent food. I like the ramen burger.
2) You got the Peking Ship, which is a great landmark.
3) There is also a lighthouse.
4) Most importantly, a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Before the renovation and construction of the port, I used to come here during the weekends with my family. This place brought great memories. Since it is a tourist spot, the environment is very trendy, showing the history of the port to the franchise that on the main street trying to lure in customers into there doors. There are a bunch of event that usually happen here and with smorgaport in the port, it is a great place to just hang out and enjoy the surroundings.

Why would you NOT want to come here? I’ve come here (Pier 17) since I was a little kid and it never ceases to amaze me — the shopping center area was a big part of my childhood up till the end of 2013 when it unfortunately had to get shut down. I remember back then, lots of people would try to steal candy from the shop at the top floor. I remember people would gather around the top floors to get those nice views of the bridges and cityscape. Since then, it’s been under construction. But the surrounding areas have been developing and rebuilding at a mesmerizing pace. I think I’ve been to South Street Seaport many more times than any other place in the city. There’s a big history to this place, and it’s constantly changing and evolving. There’s a big future for this place as well. Whether it’s for the better or for the worse, it is up to you to decide. However, I think it is getting better and better. I can’t wait to see how it will look like when the revitalization is complete. You can go to the website to check out the vision for the future. There are many events that take place here in the summer — most noteworthy being the food & film festivals, among others. There are also many interesting shops to check out in the area. The pictures that I posted here are just a small portion of what it has to offer. For sure, the highlight would be the views and the atmosphere. I would definitely come back here a hundred more times.

Great and scenic area for a night time run or stroll or simply a place to take friends visiting who want to experience something in addition to the traditional touristy sights.

Wait, what happened to the South Street Shopping Centre? I guess now it is empty there will be something to replace it?
I used to live & work in breathing distance of South Street Seaport so this was a regular hangout for me. I missed it so had to stop by.
Well, it’s all very um, hipster, bohemian, whatever it’s called these days… but not bad. Lot more eateries, bars, pubs, sweet shops, cycle hires, etc. than before but it looks good.
I’ll spend a bit more time down here on my next visit and maybe the shopping centre will have some new attractions.

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed the south street seaport. This used to be one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. I used to attend the after work events here where they played different types of music and people danced or just chilled by the water. There’s an array of restaurants that you can check out or bring your own brown bag and enjoy lunch/​dinner sitting but the water with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.
The last time I was there I was surprised at how developed it was since Hurricane Sandy. They have a newer modern mall with typical stores you see in other malls. However, shopping is shopping and I love to shop. You can find all types of street entertainment, there are a few museums. Years ago I checked out Bodies exhibition with my godson and it was pretty interesting.
There’s always something to do, see or just being in the experience of people and the beautiful surroundings make this place a must see in NYC for the first time or must see again and again to observe something different.

cool place to hang out, many boutiques and restaurants, outside eateries and seating. very pleasant for when the weather cooperates.
you can catch the ferry at nearby pier 11 to Brooklyn Bridge Park or NJ
come and enjoy by the water

I’m normally an optimist, but in this case Seaport makes me optimistically pessimistic. South Street Seaport has been a mainstay of FiDi for as long as I’ve been born. Between the shops, the restaurants, and of course the Mall on Pier 17, the draw, at least for tourists are typically the boats docked here.
Sure, I’ve been here since my childhood, but there isn’t a single (native) New Yorker you can ask that can tell you Seaport is one of their destinations. That’s sad given that there’s so much potential. In the years GGP ran the mall into the ground, development had been stagnant, and truly a failure under their watch. Who can blame them? They were bankrupt. With Howard Hughes taking the reigns, new leadership will help drive redevelopment efforts to make Seaport actually cool to visit, not just for tourists, but residents.
I’m actually more surprised there’s no talk of a food hall here. It’s proximity to Wall St is too close to ignore.
That being said, you can still take in the great views of the city, New York harbor, and the Brooklyn Bridge from this vantage point.

Who knew they had a skating rink in winter? I sure didn’t and I’ve lived here since birth.
A great stop when it’s not busy (which is rare) but a cute find in winter.

Used to love it here a few years ago when the mall was still here and all the outdoor shops and restaurants. Now it’s just an empty tourist attraction landmark of a few old ships. The site is currently under construction. Hopefully they will bring back shops and restaurants.

Always a nice relatively quiet spot to go all year. It’s best in the summer because it’s more lively. They have a good balance of small shops and restaurants along with outdoor venues (movie nights, ice skating, mini food fairs) The mall which I was never a big fan of is now gone and will be replaced with something swankier in a few years. In the meantime, enjoy it’s quaintness while it lasts.

New York City has so much history and as time goes by, I feel that the history will soon be a distant memory. As a native New Yorker, I accept & adapt to the forever changes the city goes through but it still breaks my heart that many places, like the South Street Seaport will never be the same.
The Pier 17 «Red» Mall has existed for about 30 years & has an amazing view of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, which is always breathtaking. This place is where I spent most of my teenage to adult years until Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. I created wonderful memories at this historical icon & it will always have a special place in my heart. I occasionally visited the mall after work, class, & during the weekends to check out special events, eat at the food court, & shop at the jewelry carts that sold adorable sterling silver charm bracelets.
Pier 17 Mall was demolished in 2014 & is undergoing renovations that will soon feature a glass structured mall, which is said to have high-​end stores & restaurants. Here are a few things happening during the Winter 2015 Season:
1. The Seaport Ice Rink — Open until February 23^rd, 2015
HOURS:
Monday — Thursday 12:00pm — 9:00pm
Friday — 12:00pm — 10:00pm
Saturday — 10:00am — 10:00pm
Sunday — 10:00am — 8:00pm
PRICING:
General Admission — $ 10 for Adults, FREE for Children 5 and under
Skate Rental — $ 6.00
Helmet Rental — $ 6.00
Bag Check — $ 8.00
Skate Sharpening — $ 12.00
2. SugarCube NYC — Thursdays thru Sundays
It’s an inflatable heated lounge that offers cool events:
~ Film screenings
~ Rock concerts
~ DJ parties

Even though I am disappointed about Pier 17, I will continue to follow the «Out with the old, in with the new» motto when the new mall opens up in 2016.

J’adore cet endroit, je m’y suis rendue souvent sur mes voyages new-​Yorkais!
Pourquoi?
— parce que, proche de Downtown et du Financial district, vous pouvez y voir les new-​Yorkais sortant du boulot et aller prendre un verre après une journée difficile. Ici, de nombreux bars l’été avec des terrasses impressionnantes et… Du sable ! Et ouais, Seaport vous donne l’impression d’être a la plage! Et tout y est: musique entraînante, sable fin, paillotes, parasol… Le pied ! (Surtout quand vous voyez les immenses buildings de Brooklyn juste en face, de l’autre côté de la rivière.
— parce que aussi, vous avez un point de vue assez incroyable sur le pont de Brooklyn. C’est le moment idéal pour dégainer l’appareil photo et se faire plaisir !
— parce que en pleine journée, vous y trouverez bon nombre de magasins VIDES alors qu’elles sont bondées à Manhattan: Abercrombie, Forever 21, … Session shopping tranquille ici !

A very picturesque stop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Or one can just come here and sit somewhere to marvel the views and relax from all that walking.
There are vendors for snacks, and some restaurants here if want a sit down meal but expect to pay a bit more. It depends on you if that extra cost is worth not walking a few blocks for better quality or lower prices.

Incroyable endroit l’été entre buildings du Financial district … Musique live, bar en extérieur, restos sympas … Bref tout pour plaire aux enfants

Der South Street Seaport ist ein schöner Platz zum entspannen. Hier gibt es außerdem ein Paar Shop’s, Galerien und Restaurants. Außerdem kann man es sich wundercoll in der Sonne Gemütlichmachen. Einen tollen Ausblick gibt es noch Gratis dazu. Der Seaport ist zwar nicht der Knaller in New York aber für eine kleine Entspannung genau das richtige.

Nähe der Brooklyn Bridge, auf der Ostseite von Manhatten, unweit von Ground Zero entfernt, ist der South Steet Seaport.
Das Areal wurde komplett restauriert, die alten Häuser, der Pier, ein großes deutsches Segelschiff und viel maritimer Flair.
Es gibt unzählige Geschäfte, eine kleine Mall, mehrere Museen, Straßencafés und einen super Blick auf Brooklyn Heights und die Skyline von Brooklyn.
Am South Street Seaport wird mal eben ein Jahrundert zurückversetzt, als hiere noch alten Schiffe lagen und ihre Waren gelöscht haben.
Das South Street Seaport Museum sollte man gesehen haben, da es hier viele Bilder und Informationen zu der Geschichte des Seaports zu lesen ist.
Ebenfalls steht hier auch ein kleiner Leuchtturm, das Titanic Memorial Lighthouse, der zum Gedänken der Opfer des Untergangs der Titanic errichtet wurde. Er wurde 1915 gestiftet

Proche de Financial District et du Brooklyn bridge, vous avez Pier 17 ou Seaport, un mall comme on en trouve un peu partout aux Etats Unis, avec restaurants internationaux & boutiques à l’interieur. Ce qui fait toute la différence c’est que c’est un ancien bâtiment de pêche rénové au bord du fleuve, vous avez plusieurs étages et des escaliers en bois un peu partout. De plus, à l’entrée du quai vous trouverez le Mémorial du Titanic, et à l’embarcadère, la possibilité de vous rendre à Governor’s island en bateau taxi.