Pan-American coastal restaurant opening on Governors Island
Six Coasts replaces Island Oyster, which closed in 2025. Photo © Julienne Schaer
Just weeks after Bad Bunny highlighted the diversity of the Americas during his Super Bowl halftime show, a new restaurant in New York City aims to celebrate Pan-American flavors. Run by Smorgasburg, Six Coasts will occupy a 32,000-square-foot waterfront space on Governors Island and offer food and drinks inspired by “six coastal identities across the Americas.” The restaurant, which replaces Island Oyster, will open in May, the Trust for Governors Island announced Tuesday.
The waterfront bar will explore the “coastal flavors of the Americas,” from Nova Scotia to Baja to Bahia and the Caribbean, according to a press release. The restaurant will offer seasonal seafood and tropical cocktails, with a 100-seat outdoor bar.
Six Coasts will also host cultural programming for all ages, including visiting chef residencies, collaborations with arts groups, film nights, DJ series, and live music. The restaurant is next to the Governors Island ferry terminal and provides great views of Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor.
“At Smorgasburg, we’ve always believed that food is a gateway to culture, and Six Coasts brings that to life in its own vibrant and unique way. Six Coasts is a place where visiting chefs, live music, and the flavors of six distinct coastlines come together against the backdrop of New York Harbor,” Gaston Becherano Cohen, CEO of Smorgasburg, said in a statement.
“We’re grateful to the Trust for the opportunity to reimagine this iconic waterfront space and can’t wait to welcome New Yorkers and visitors this season.”
Last February, the Trust for Governors Island released a request for proposals seeking a replacement for Island Oyster, the island’s first full-fledged restaurant when it opened in 2017. As requested by the Trust, Six Coasts will be fully electric and utilize sustainable food sources.
“We are thrilled to welcome Six Coasts by Smorgasburg to Governors Island, paving a new path for a beloved waterfront space to be filled with a creative and forward-thinking type of restaurant that will serve New Yorkers visiting the Island,” Clare Newman, president & CEO of The Trust for Governors Island, said.
“Today’s announcement is an exciting milestone in our efforts to add diverse and accessible amenities and food options for all Island visitors, and we look forward to welcoming the Six Coasts team to the Island’s community of tenants beginning this spring.”
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