Pier NYC (CLOSED)

This waterside 'cue and seafood shack is the sophomore project from brothers Jonathan and Salvatore Hoo (Riverwalk). Pit master Josh Bowen(John Brown Smokehouse) grills up pulled pork, lamb sausage and pastrami, while chef David Santos (Per Se, Bouley) oversees the seafood-shack operation, plating up dishes like wild-striped-bass ceviche and Spanish gazpacho. Seating is alfresco, with 60 stainless steel seats at teak tables, all boasting expansive East River vistas.