The opening of The Sea Fire Grill at the Yonkers City Pier in downtown Yonkers was marked with celebration on the evening of Oct. 8 that began with a ribbon-cutting presided over by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The first day of operation for the restaurant at 71 Water Grant St. was Thursday, Oct. 9.
The Sea Fire Grill in Yonkers is operated by the Benjamin Restaurant Group, which owns a Sea Fire Grill in Manhattan as well Benjamin Steakhouse restaurants in Manhattan and Greenburgh plus a Benjamin Prime restaurant in Manhattan. The group was founded in 2006 by Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj.
The Yonkers City Pier had been a prime New York Metro area culinary destination since the restaurant Xaviars was opened by famed chef Peter Kelly in 2007. Shortly after Xaviars closed, Spano announced that The Sea Fire Grill would be coming to the pier.
At The Sea Fire Grill Yonkers, Executive Chef Arturo McLeod has prepared a menu that’s described as celebrating contemporary American seafood crafted from the finest ingredients.
Sinanaj and Prelvukaj had described their goal at the Yonkers location as to create a space for enjoying exceptional seafood, premium steaks, and unparalleled hospitality with what they termed the stunning backdrop of the Hudson River.
At the opening event, Spano said, “This is a very unique space: a full view of the New York City skyline; a full view of the George Washington Bridge; a full view of the Tappan Zee, now the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to our north; a great view of our Hudson River and across the majestic Palisades. This is the most prime spot in Westchester County, right here in Yonkers.”
Prelvukaj thanked the City of Yonkers for its support during the several months it took to redecorate the space and prepare for the opening.
