Our Guide to Pier 57 and the Market 57 Food Hall
Looking for where to eat and what to do in Pier 57/ Market 57?
Nestled between Little Island and Chelsea Piers is Pier 57. This historic pier recently went through a big redevelopment and renovation. It is now home to the Market 57 food hall and a beautiful rooftop park. It is a fun place to visit for both visitors and locals alike and it is a must go for any foodie! Here is our guide to Pier 57 and Market 57 to help you plan your trip.
Where to Eat?
Market 57 Food Hall
We can’t recommend checking out the Market 57 food hall enough! These vendors are curated by the James Beard foundation and are minority and women owned businesses. So, all the vendors are special in their own unique way. Some of the must tries are the juicy fried dumplings from Nom Wah, a loaded Italian sandwich from Due Madri, a fun spicy tuna on crispy rice from Bessou and a creamy oyster chowder from The Real MotherShuckers. Plus, you can get a drink to pair with your meal at Harlem Hops.
What to Do?
Market 57 Chelsea Food Tour
A great, stress-free way to explore the amazing Market 57 food hall and Pier 57 is joining us on our Market 57 Chelsea food tour. It features plenty of yummy tastings, which highlights some of the best Market 57 has to offer. You can also learn more about what makes these Market 57 vendors and Pier 57 so special. It is an air-conditioned indoor tour, so it is the perfect thing to do in New York City to beat the heat in the summer months.
Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Pier 57 is home to a beautiful two-acre rooftop park, and it offers breathtaking views and great photo opportunities of Chelsea, the Hudson River and the West Side waterfront. It is one of the best places to take a picture of Little Island. This park is also a quiet place to relax, especially at night. It is like a little urban oasis in the middle of New York City!
Google Community Classrooms
P.C.: pier57nyc.com
Pier 57 is also home to Google’s offices, and they have classrooms that are offered as a free resource to the NYC community. Keep an eye out for their calendar of events with events ranging from tech classes to arts and crafts workshops for kids. These classrooms are also free to book all year round.
City Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
P.C.: City Winery New York City
Finally in Pier 57, there is also City Winery. They host a lot of different shows and concerts. Shows here can ranges from magic shows to comedy shows and their concerts can range from everything from pop music to jazz. You can dine here when they have both these weekly and special events. In addition, they offer wine tasting events and a shop to buy their wines.
Be sure to check out our guide on fun things to do in Chelsea too!