A new waterfront restaurant called Six Coasts will open on Governors Island in May, run by Smorgasburg and inspired by coastal flavors from across the Americas. The 32,000-square-foot venue replaces the Island Oyster restaurant, which closed in 2025, and will feature seasonal seafood, tropical cocktails, and cultural programming. The Trust for Governors Island announced the project on February 24, 2026.
Six Coasts will occupy a 32,000-square-foot waterfront space on Governors Island, next to the ferry terminal with views of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor. The restaurant aims to explore coastal flavors from Nova Scotia to Baja, Bahia, and the Caribbean, offering seasonal seafood and tropical cocktails at a 100-seat outdoor bar.
The venue replaces Island Oyster, Governors Island's first full-fledged restaurant, which opened in 2017 and closed in 2025. In February 2025, the Trust for Governors Island issued a request for proposals to find a successor. As requested, Six Coasts will operate fully electric and use sustainable food sources.
Beyond dining, Six Coasts will host cultural programming for all ages, including visiting chef residencies, collaborations with arts groups, film nights, DJ series, and live music.
Gaston Becherano Cohen, CEO of Smorgasburg, said in a statement: “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.” He added: “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.”
Clare Newman, president and CEO of The Trust for Governors Island, stated: “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.” She continued: “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.”