14 Postcards
Nestled at Pier 17, Carne Mare is where upscale steakhouse flair meets Italian charm, boasting stunning water views and standout dishes like Gorgonzola-cured Wagyu.
"No expense was spared in the design of restaurateur Andrew Carmellini's Italian chophouse, located at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport, where a bustling horseshoe-shaped bar anchors the ground floor and a team of sharply dressed servers manage the upstairs dining room, outfitted with Tuscan leather banquettes, Venetian mirrors and charming views of the East River. Inspector notes: 'High quality steaks are seasoned and cooked deftly; and among the many cuts and sizes, the unique gorgonzola-cured Wagyu strip loin is certainly a highlight.'" - MICHELIN Guide
"No expense was spared in the design of restaurateur Andrew Carmellini's Italian chophouse, located at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport, where a bustling horseshoe-shaped bar anchors the ground floor and a team of sharply dressed servers manage the upstairs dining room, outfitted with Tuscan leather banquettes, Venetian mirrors and charming views of the East River.The Sorrento arancini are redolent of lemon, octopus carpaccio is enhanced with crispy pepperoni, and salads prepared tableside all signal a more thoughtful approach than most other menus in this genre. High quality steaks are seasoned and cooked deftly; and among the many cuts and sizes, the unique gorgonzola-cured Wagyu strip loin is certainly a highlight." - Michelin Inspector
"Appropriately for a seaport, this two-story restaurant looks like the dining area on a cruise ship, all warm wood paneling, leather seating, and a grand staircase. The signature $135 gorgonzola-cured Wagyu striploin is one of the best steaks we’ve ever had. We only wish it was bigger–think of it as the beef equivalent of Beluga caviar. We’re also fans of their free milk bread and the spicy crab lettuce cups, but the rest of the food is a mixed bag." - Kenny Yang, Matt Tervooren, Hannah Albertine
"We like Carne Mare for a last-minute business meal—especially if your crew likes rolling in to restaurants that look like the dining area of a cruise ship, complete with warm wood paneling, leather seating, and a grand staircase. The signature $135 gorgonzola-cured Wagyu striploin is also one of the best steaks we’ve ever had. We only wish it was bigger—think of it as the beef equivalent of Beluga caviar. The rest of the food at this Andrew Carmellini ( , ) "Italian chophouse" is a mixed bag. We’re fans of the impossibly soft (and free) milk bread, and the spicy crab lettuce cups, but other dishes can be inconsistently seasoned. If it's nice out, sit on their umbrella-covered patio, or request a table upstairs if you want the best views of the East River. " - Kenny Yang
"Most recently, New York City establishments have been “flocking to Nashville,” offering travelers to Music City connecting flights to places like Spain (Boqueria), Italy (Carne Mare), and France." - Daniel Maurer
