Pilot-Mermaid-Logo.png
 
 

Welcome Aboard

Pilot is a seasonal oyster bar aboard one of America's most prized wooden schooners. Over the course of Pilot's nearly 100 year history, she's led many lives: as a contender to be the fastest sailboat in the world, as the country's longest serving pilot ship, and as a research vessel that circumnavigated the world twice. 

 
 
Pilot-Bar.jpg
 
 
 
 
147 feet of remarkable, historic maritime craftsmanship
— Vogue
 
 
Lobster-Roll.jpg
 

Food

Showcasing sustainably harvested oysters, Pilot presents a concise menu of ingredient-driven seasonal plates by nationally acclaimed chef, Kerry Heffernan.

 
 
Pilot-Drinkls.jpg
 

Drinks

Our celebrated beverage crew presents a delightful selection of nautically inspired cocktails, summery wines, and seaworthy beers.

 
 
 
 

Make a Reservation

We accept reservations for parties of up to 12 guests. Our complete menu is available in the restaurant, cocktail bar, and oyster bar seating areas.

 
NAUTICAL-STRIPE-REVERSE.jpg
 
 
The Best Boat Bar in New York City
— Infatuation
 
 

Hours + Location

Pilot is currently closed for the winter months. During warm weather, Pilot is open from 4pm till 10pm Wednesday through Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch from 10am - 2pm followed by all day service until 10pm.

 

Find us docked on the north side of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6.

NAUTICAL-STRIPE.jpg
 
 

News

Here’s some recent media coverage. Click here for all Crew news

 

 

History

Built in 1924, Pilot is one of just a few surviving Grand Banks style schooners and an eligible candidate for the National Register of Historic Places.

pilot-schooner-historic.jpg

Originally commissioned by an American syndicate as a racing vessel to compete with the fastest sailboats in the world, she was later purchased by the Boston Harbor Pilotage and put into service for over fifty years, becoming the longest-serving pilot ship in the American history. She is one of two surviving racing schooners built to race the infamous International Fisherman’s Cup.

 
 
 

Contact Us

We’re here to help. Click below to shoot us a quick note. We’ll follow up ASAP.

 

 

NAUTICAL-STRIPE.jpg