"The only way Celestine could be closer to the water is if it were on a boat. It’s best if you can get a seat outside or near the window, where there are great views of the Manhattan Bridge. Despite the whole waterfront schtick, the restaurant is oddly not so hard to book last-minute. If you have an important meal you forgot to plan and like Eastern Mediterranean food, their mezze, roasted beets with tahini, and branzino get the job done." - willa moore, bryan kim, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick, carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine