Piano After Dark, Karaoke by the Water

Take in French dishes with live piano, chase karaoke, games, or EDM at a waterfront bar, or choose a cafe for smoothies, acai bowls, coffee, and savory waffles, with takeout available and possible waits during busy periods.


Piano, Karaoke, Cafe Stops


Split-Level Late Hours

Boots Bar gives a waterfront night a clear shape near the ferry, with small upper and lower seating areas outside and plenty of room indoors. The bar pours budget-friendly drinks, including Other Half Green City hazy IPA, while beers run from five to eight dollars. Each drink comes with a free hot dog. Karaoke and game nights rotate with EDM parties Wednesday through Sunday, and the parties run until 4:00 AM.

Boots Bar4.6 (27)Wed – Sun, 20:00 – 04:00 (+1)Staten Island, New York

Morning to Midnight

At 516 Brighton Beach Avenue, this cafe serves smoothies, acai bowls, coffee, and cafe bites. Dine-in seating and takeout cover different kinds of visits. Smoked salmon on waffles adds a savory option beside sandwiches, while coffee and juices generally win people over. Hours begin at 8:00 AM daily, with closing at 12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Expect possible waits during busy periods.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe / Sheel & Mashi4.7 (542)Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 01:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Soft Lighting, Piano, Oysters

BRASS brings classic French dishes and an intimate drinks setting inside Evelyn Hotel. The restaurant sits at 7 E 27th Street. Duck and steak tartare share the menu with fluffy bread rolls reminiscent of Japanese milk bread. The Tusk Bar offers a dirty blue cheese martini and a horse collar martini served with an oyster. Live piano music adds a musical thread. Service runs daily, Monday through Sunday, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Brass / The Tusk Bar4.5 (244)Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1)Manhattan, New York

Neighborhood bars, garden café, and French brasserie

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