Harbour Lights (CLOSED)

Weave your way through the touristy crowds at Pier 17 and head up to the third floor; you’ll find a bustling surf-and-turf place with a killer view. The patio tables overlook the stately Brooklyn Bridge; kids will be mesmerized by the procession of boats crossing under—and ant-size cars zipping over—the famous East River span. Food here is pricey and can be hit-or-miss, so stick with appetizers and simple pastas, and feast your eyes on the vista.