Inattentive waitstaff, overall crappy experience. Waiting with empty water glasses for like 5 - 10 minutes, trying to get the waitress's attention for another beer while she sat on her phone then went into the back without even glancing at her tables. After our appetizers came out she comes and asks if we have room for dessert. We remind her our entrees haven't even come yet and she just walks away. They forgot to put in our entrees order, and after another 20 minutes and all the tables around us who had arrived after we did were nearly finished eating we finally got someone's attention to ask about our food. They got pretty snotty with us, but did eventually give us an extra round of drinks on the house. Unfortunately what we wanted was our food to be there, not for us all to be super drunk now. $20 for a cheeseburger that doesn't even come with fries and the burger was TERRIBLE. Overcooked discs of mid quality meat, no pink inside at all, and soggy lettuce. It was just so bad. Not worth the price point at all. read more

really don't know how else to describe my experience here a couple nights ago except to say that i felt like i was dining in a restaurant run by somebody who isn't actually all that interested in food. one glance at the menu and i should've known something was up. in hindsight, it reminds me of a late nite room service menu, which feels like a generous appraisal. anyway- the food wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. everything felt so undefined. also, it's quite expensive, which really stings given the lack of vision behind the the menu and more importantly, the confused execution. read more

Excellent service combined with nachos to-die-for made this visit especially special. The mezcal cocktail on the menu kept coming and coming - probably because I kept ordering and ordering it. I sat at the bar. It's a good seat, too. This place did not disappoint. read more

21 Greenpoint - Nachos, baby. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love this place because their food is really gourmet, top notch stuff for the most part. The environment is really great as well. My only issue is that no matter how many times I've eaten here and what dish I get, I'm always left a little bit hungry, and I think that's odd because of how expensive it is. I eat an average amount, and I haven't experienced this elsewhere. read more

This place is underrated. Very rarely is every single dish you order is exceptional. 21 Greenpoint does not disappoint, and they do it in a tasteful unpretentious way. Fucking dank. Im out. G2G read more

My hubby and I live in LIC, and even though it costs a cab ride to get there, 21 Greenpoint is still our go to date night spot. The menu changes often so you're never bored, the cocktails and strong and inventive, the wine list is comprehensive, and the ambience is fancy without being stuffy. I almost want to leave a bad review to keep this place from getting TOO big, but after being here so many times and getting to know the staff and the owners a bit, I wish nothing but success for them. Every detail is considered, and it checks off every single box. Hip? Yes. Priced right? Yes. Good food? Yes. If you haven't gone here yet, try their pizza happy hour! As good as what you can get across the street with no wait!! read more

Came here to enjoy the outdoor dining. Ordered two drinks and two tacos. 45 minutes later - no tacos. Asked the waitress and she responded with no apology and said the tacos would be right out. 10 minutes later they brought the tacos out with an excuse about how they were "dealing with things". Waitress was very rude. The manager who brought out the tacos finally seemed genuine but only tried to comp the tacos after I told him I wanted a refund. Terrible service. Don't come here. read more

This place is amazing. wether it's a night out on the town for a date or just a place to hangout with friends I highly recommend. The food is great, the drinks are better and it's right by the park. The staff is amazing as well, I once lost my wallet and it wound up there and they held it until I could come pick it up. Go here, it's good and you'll feel good. read more

21 Greenpoint has yet to fail me. I had the double burger with fries delivered last night and it was on point. Delivery was on time and surprisingly the bun was not soggy nor were the fries. Everything was delicious and I will be ordering from them again. Please don't change anything!! read more

Came in for brunch today this time and had the pasta carbonara which was delicious, although I was envying my gf for ordering the burger Bc I know how good it is! Other ppl in our group had the fried chicken sandwich and the smoked trout and both remarked how good they were. Love this place and will surely return read more

21 Greenpoint - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I debating writing a review since our experience must have been an off night, as all the other reviews are great. BUT 1) there should be no off nights in NYC, and 2) I was telling my coworker about how bad our meal was and I decided the world needs to know..... My boyfriend and I went for a late Valentine's Day dinner on Sunday, February 18th. We had a reservation but were seated at a high top table by the bar due to a large, rowdy group in the back. Our waitress was great--she recommended the Hungarian rose which was also amazing. But we really had time to enjoy it, as it took about 45 minutes for our salad to arrive. The salad was pretty minuscule and tasted like lettuce without much flavor. Anything to hold me over at that point since I was absolutely starving. Another half hour and our entrees finally decided to show up-- I ordered the risotto, and my boyfriend got the market fish which was the cod or another light fish. The risotto was tiny and honestly tasted like it was from the frozen section at Trader Joe's and heated up. The fish was meh, fish. Nothing too flavorful, though the fishiness was a bit stronger than it should've been for a white fish. At that point all the romance was gone and we had had enough. We got the check (not cheap) though neither of us would've minded paying if we were full and/or it was a decent meal. We headed straight to No 7 North and got french fries. It was so bad that we almost want to go back to see if such a disappointing experience can be repeated. read more

Terrible experience. We basically spent $100 on chewy squid, burnt cold pizza and flavorless chicken. This was our weekly date night, and we were so excited to try this place out. The appetizer (squid, $16), was basically boiled chewy squid floating in its own juices (no garniture whatsoever). The mains took forever to show up, until the waiter comes over with just my pizza ($18, broccoli rabe) and tells us my partner's dish will be a few "but he wants us to get started". What's very obvious is that my pizza had been sitting there for a good long time (so burnt AND cold) and the chicken was forgotten. I chew through half my pizza before my partners flavorless chicken arrives. We left after that. I don't mind paying $100 for a good quality meal, but both the food and the service were so bad that I really can't recommend this place to anyone - save your hard earned cash on a place that values you! read more

Among the plethora of mediocre Brooklyn restaurants, this ain't one of them. The pizza was exceptional, the pasta we had, a squid ink situation was top of the pops, and the overall vibe was quality. The manager Aryan (sp?) was an especially gracious host, a far cry from other BK hotspots like Sauvage (or Savage is more like it), where managers can barely manage a table let alone a dining room. Well done 21. I give you an 11. read more

21 Greenpoint I loved it. I loved the experience. Every thing we purchased was excellent and the menu itself was to die for. The staff is fantastic and very welcoming. I'd definitely return. read more

Had an amazing birthday dinner here. The staff was super accommodating to our large party. We ordered the lamb shank, a bunch of pizzas, the chicken parm, and the bone marrow. Everything was very good. read more

Lots of Sand in fennel salad and no fennel flavor. Venison carpaccio only tasted of mustard. We could have finished our meal but instead chose to wait an hour for seats at a different near by restaurant while having drinks at 21. I believe if the apps had been grt we probably wld have stayed there but no. I will say though that the drinks were very good. This is the second time at 21. The first time was a little better but still not too great. Im honestly confused by the michelin rating. read more

Update because just tried the pizza and it's amazing!! Get there on Wednesdays get that grandma pie

Had a belated birthday dinner last night. Right after we were seated, the hostess came over with a bottle of Prosecco. She explained that my MIL called ahead and had this sent over as a surprise. Lovely start. We went with comfort: Caesar salad, chicken parm for me, mussels for him. All three were delicious. Every element of the parm was perfect. Tomato sauce was my favorite. The broth for the mussels was ridiculous. So much flavor and a little heat kick at the end. (I'm guessing that all the bland reviews of the mussels are the result of too much vaping.) As we were finishing our last glass of Prosecco, out came a dessert with a candle. Surprised by my MIL again! It was an apple cranberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. I'm not a fan of cooked apples, but this changed my mind completely. It was sweet, tart, buttery and crumbly. The service was wonderful, the lighting was cozy and the laid back vibe made it a perfect date night. Looking forward to coming back for another celebration and excited to see what's new on the menu! read more

While our server had no idea how to discuss any of the dishes or answer any basic questions ("it's great, sure") -- we had a really nice brunch here. The food was superb. The burger -- like a McDonald's double cheeseburger but elevated, haha, was delicious. Sandwiches in general were very solid. Good Bloody Marys too, and I appreciate the beer chaser you can order with it. The space is dreamy and pretty in that Brooklyn-by-the-sea way; would like to return to check out dinner or just have a drink at the bar. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a group of friends. There were a few other patrons around 11:30am. This place is LONG lol and we were seated all the way to the back. The front area is cute and bright with an intimate feel and high bar tables for two. once seated we immediately start commenting on how cold the temperature is. When mentioned to the hostess, she says that we are welcome to walk around and see if we'd like to sit anywhere else (there's like 3 more groups besides us) but that they just turned up the thermostat (to 80!) we should feel it warm up soon. Okay fine whatever. We order some coffees and our food. I got a latte (very good) the breakfast pizza and the pancakes(gluten free only). My pizza along with my two other friends meal arrives. Our other two friends food doesn't show up until we are halfway done with ours which is always so awkward when your food is just sitting there and you want to eat but don't want to be rude but also don't want your food to get cold...so many mixed emotions! Anyway their breakfast burgers show up and they really liked it! Yay! The pancakes show up last and wasn't what I expected. Very flight and fluffy but with a rice like/cream of wheat taste. It reminded me of something I was given as a child and was very comforting. So why three stars you ask? Service was lack luster. For a place that just earned a Michelin Star and previously has received such buzz around it (bill Murray's son's restaurant !) I expect more. Our waitress was very nice but a little too mouselike for my taste. I like a little more assertiveness and "on top of stuff" person serving me. The decor is an warehouse/industrial farmhouse feel with lots of wood and metal. The chairs are these old rickety wooden chairs- I had to switch mine out cause it was wobbly. My biggest turn off though was the return vents they sat us under( the cold air we were feeling? Yeah that) Those things haven't been cleaned out or even glanced at since the place opened. Absolutely disgusting to have that air circulating around. I get that you want a certain "feel" to the place but cleanliness above everything please. The place has lots of potential; a funky layout sure but it adds to it. Oddly enough my favorite were the bathrooms. The green tile and Aesop hand soap instantly lightened my mood to the yucky vents. Don't think I'd ever go back though, wasn't a WOW factor for me. It's all the way at a dead end street and parking was tricky for a Sunday morning. read more

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21 Greenpoint exceeded all of my expectations. I recently saw them pop up on my yelp as hot and new and bookmarked them in my phone for a future dinner based on the great reviews. I went out for drinks at Brooklyn barge for my birthday last night and at 9:45 wanted dinner with a group of 5. I realized this was right around the corner and pizza/pasta was what I was in the mood for. I was completely unprepared for how well done the interior is. It's the perfect combination of all my favorite Instagram accounts. The service was exceptional, they set us up for dinner within a few minutes and our waiter was fantastic. Very attentive but gave us plenty of room to breathe. The food came out SO fast, I was shocked by how quickly I had a pizza infront of me. The food- it is amazing. We had one of each pizza, the campanelli, I believe it was called the max salad?, a side of cauliflower, and the bone marrow appetizer. I couldn't pick a favorite because all of it was so delicious. I highly recommend getting at least one pizza though, they are fantastic. Now, I very rarely get dessert but because it was my birthday we were celebrating and found out they have a SMORES CALZONE. Everyone needs to try this, it's SO delicious and it is huge so come with friends. It's the perfect combination of gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate and delicious crust. I can't wait to come back again and again. 5 stars all around. read more

My favorite restaurant on the west coast is NOPA in San Francisco. I love it because it's reasonably priced and consistently awesome. I was looking for something similar after moving to Brooklyn and hadn't had much luck. I accidentally stumbled upon 21 Greenpoint and I now have my spot. I've been three times and it's been awesome every time. The food and cocktails are outstanding, the service impeccable, and it's reasonably priced. I really, really hope this place gets popular as I don't want them to go out of business! Even if this means I'll have to work harder to get a table. Whatever the chefs, management, and wait staff are doing... don't stop! read more

this weekend i ordered a Blue Lagoon - a $15 cocktail. it came in the smallest cup i've ever seen - about 6 oz. an absolute joke. i took a picture next to a white claw can for scale and it was less than half the size of the can, and when i finished i poured a white claw in the empty cup to see: just about half of the 12 oz white claw fit. i know drinks are expensive in nyc but good lord. absolutely insulting of this place to charge $15 for almost nothing. will not be coming here again. read more

21 Greenpoint - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came with my mom and brother on Sunday. The decor was charming, the waitress was patient, and the menu was limited... which was ok because I was craving a grilled cheese and the unique flavor pairings or the "Homer's Double" seemed like one I was really going to enjoy... My mom wanted pizza and my brother was excited about shakshuka so we were all happy. But turns out the "Homer's Double," despite no mention of meat whatsoever in the description, was a double cheese burger. Every other item on the menu has every major ingredient mentioned, but not this one. No mention of beef... I thought the "double" meant more cheese or a double stacked grilled cheese, not a burger. But I brushed it off because while it's not often that I miss some sort of cultural reference, there's a first for everything. The thing is... when the waitress went to the front part of the restaurant where the rest of the staff was to return my order to the chef?, maybe manager?, maybe owner? I'm not sure - I could hear a loud booming voice mock me. Call me a moron. Go on and on about what kind of idiot doesn't know that a "double" means double patty. Not wanting to upset my mother (whom is hard hearing and has been going through a incredibly difficult time), I made sure not to say anything and just smile through the brunch. We ordered a second pizza. I didn't really touch it because I was feeling so humiliated by the outburst. Listen, I understand that I was a "moron" to not know that a "double" means burger... every though it doesn't say burger - beef, chicken, lamb, or otherwise - anywhere. I get it. But I don't really like to have someone call me, a paying customer, disparaging names within ear shot. I get it - we all have bad days, but come on. Is that really necessary? Can you at least be a bit quieter about the next customer that makes the same mistake? Or at least put "beef patty" on the ingredients list? read more

"Bill Murray is at the bar, if you ladies want to transition your evening down there," the tall, blonde, angular faced waiter informed us. We looked up at him, perplexed. What ever happened to "Can I get you anything else this evening? How was your meal?" As a close out to a pretty-pricey, tiny-portioned dining experience? And why didn't Bill Murray want to come up to our table, to regale us with stories about what it's like to be him? Why did we have to transition ourselves to him? Plus, this is New York. We're New Yorkers. You gotta be cool. Even in the face of the coolest of celebrities. But I digress. Cold vegetables arranged prettily on top of phwaps of cultured butter and other curious oddities... Food is inventive, service needs tweaking. It was interesting, but I want more attention to detail. Take our order less than 30 min after we sit down. Comp a dish because you fucked up by not taking our order (food or drinks) for 30 min after we sat down. Pace the dishes so we have space on the table and our palettes. Wipe down food debris from the table as the meal goes on. Give us new dishes and silverware as the meal goes on. Attention to detail makes for an amazing opening line to an otherwise mediocre review, like you've read here. I love the ambiance, I love that they're trying hard to do well and do things differently. I want to see 21 step it up and really blow me away. I think they can. Hi! read more

The pizza was tiny and burnt. The non-burnt parts tasted bad. It made me mad at the people who gave this place good reviews for some reason.

Super cute place! Fix the food and we have a winner. Pros: Great ambiance, staff was friendly, dug the playlist, and the bar was dispensing good booze in an efficient manner. Cons: None of the dishes we ordered worked. 'Ugly vegetables' was a cool concept, but ended up being a crudité plate with whipped butter instead of dip. Imagine dipping your raw carrots into a smear of whipped butter. Looked beautiful on the plate, but did not make for a happy mouth. You're left with cold veggies that keep the butter solid instead of melty... man just taste it first! 'Late summer squash with pumpkin seeds' - again, cool concept. The squash + berry purée was an intriguing combo. However there were indigestible fibrous husks sprinkled over the tops of the squash. And I say 'indigestible' not because they tasted bad, but because they did not break down when I chewed them, in the way that food does. I was left to either swallow some extra fiber, or pick the husks from my teeth and leave 'em on the plate. 'Foie gras fried rice' had potential, but was so salty and fatty that I couldn't imagine eating more than a ramekin worth, and even then only paired with something else to cut the fat and salt. Maybe with fruit or stuffed into a lettuce wrap with herbs or something. The upside: There are other menu items that all looked delish as well. Giving this 3 stars in case we landed on a couple of the early missteps, because I think this place has a lot of potential. read more

Nice looking place and close to the park, if you like to walk after your meal. Or brunch in our case. Seating and tables were nicely set but the high chair (I believe the only one) was wobbly. Didn't experience that for the adult seats though. I rated it $$ for price but you probably want to spend $$$ if you want to leave full. My friend ordered the broccoli toast for brunch and received one toast. Glad I skipped that. The shakshouka was good but came on a smaller than usual cast iron - it took up half the plate. I typically see these in plate sized portions. Finally, my over easy eggs I think were sunny side up. I didn't expect so much of the whites to be uncooked but maybe I don't know better on that one. Finally the staff did their best but I could see other large parties expecting faster drink service. We were OK but just worth mentioning. As a final note, it's close to the ferry so should make for an easy Brooklyn-Manhattan meet up spot. read more

Everything here is consistent. From food, to serrvice, or the drinks. I call this a hidden gem tucked away that most people walk by. Favorites include, squid, pizza *TMNT*, and mostly any cocktail they have at the moment. Recommend 100% read more

Ended up having dinner here on a Sunday - and great thing we did because they have an amazing Prix Fixe menu and set up Sunday nights! To reduce on food waste, the restaurant (which is closed Mondays) offers a very affordable, $21 prix fixe menu Sunday nights, that is made based on remaining ingredients. They are also able to accommodate vegetarian/vegan diets, which is great. The whole staff was super friendly and attentive, and the food was great! I had plenty of food to satisfy me but note leave me hungry or full. Highly recommend. Also a special shoutout to Garrett, the host for the night, who was amazingly helpful and friendly! read more

So long River Styx, hello 21! Been here a few times since they reopened under a new name and with a new chef. I have to say they've done a great job of bringing tasty and unique dishes & cocktails to the neighborhood. If you want a fun and "unexpected" meal, this is the place. Some of their items can definitely be quite rich, but there are plenty of other options that perfectly balance everthing out. I'd list my favorites, but as the menu seems to change daily, I'm not sure how useful that would be - although I have to say the clam pizza is amazing and I hope they make it a mainstay. I also really like their sardines, as well as the beet salad. Additionally, the cocktails and wines I've tried were all excellent, and pair well with the food. Capable and nice bartenders too, when I've eaten at the bar. Another big plus is the great waitstaff, which is consistently friendly, knowledgable, and free of the common "too cool for school" attitude found at similarly priced venues in the area. The hostess and waiters impressed me just as much as the food (I'm a real stickler for good service), and when you want a romantic date night, that alone is priceless. The wife and I live right around the corner, and we've officially made this establishment our go-to spot when we want to treat ourselves to a relaxing and yummy evening. Highly recommended! read more

great food. even better atmosphere. Homer et al do a really great job. you feel like you are eating at home with all the ball bustin, jokes and attention you get. pizzas, oysters off the grill, eggplant fries and of course the Foie rice are a must. we went through the menu from top to bottom and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Had pescatarians, vegetarians and carnivores in the table so tough to please, but at 21 you can succeed with ease. Nice to get out of Manhattan for a change, leave the pretensions behind and not the good service. When you are tell Homer to stop have his mother eat alone at the bar and washing dishes ;) read more

My fiancé and I have eaten here a bunch of times. The food and service is incredible! We always leave happy having had their focaccia and whatever else we order. read more

Pizza Meg Ryan was the best thing we ate. Brunch was very loud and service was extremely slow. Took 3 requests and 20 minutes to get creamer or milk for coffee- which was cold by then. Another 10+ to get it refilled, which was a shame because the server visited each table around us during that time without checking in. Dutch baby was a served blackened on top and charred to the bottom off the pan- completely inedible. I can't believe it even made it out of the kitchen. 20 more minutes to get a new one, which was just ok. Perhaps an off day? read more

I had the pleasure of visiting this new Greenpoint gem! We sat on the bar, bartender Garret (formerly of Maysville) is awesome!! He made the most delicious Old Fashioned and Penicillin drinks!! They have a great mix of Bourbons, whiskeys and rye! Unfortunately we were not that hungry, but we had Salmon Pastrami on Rye/Smoke Trout, Gribiche, Trout Roe, Dill ($6) - absolutely delicious !! I would definitely have it again. If you're a fan of Salmon and like the smokiness of Pastrami, you must try it!! We also had the Eggplant Fries with Hot pepper oil and goat's milk yogurt...it is deliisshhh! Mix of creamy eggplant, little heat from the hot oil and cooking effect of the Yogurt, it's an explosion of flavors! Overall, a great experience!! Apparently, they're slow in the winter time, I loved the ambience when I went, just enough noise to feel the presence of other people, but quiet enough to have a good conversation! read more

Lovely place and service! About the food everything is delicious! They have the plates to share so think about this place like kind of tapas place where you share small dishes but definitely awesome! My suggestion no matter what you order make sure you try the tagliatelle with zucchini! It is so light but flavorful you won't regret it! read more

Place is very nice and service was great at the bar where I sat for brunch. I went on Sunday where the menu is pre fixed so that they can use any leftover ingredients and it was still yummy. I'm not a fan of grits so that was probably the only thing I didn't like. The biscuit was amazing!!! I'd love to go back for dinner. read more

A solid 4 star. We had reservations for New Year's Day brunch and were we glad we did. This place filled up rather quickly. Today they had a brunch menu only and initially we were disappointed. However, after having the spicy sprout salad, fried chicken, whole fried redfish with black eyed peas and a breakfast pizza, we had no reason to complain. Service was quick and courteous and I can't wait to go back for their dinner menu offerings. read more

This place looks super cute on the outside, and the inside is lovely as well. It's also conveniently right by the East River Ferry and Transmitter Park. But for some reason it's one of those restaurants you want to love so badly but can't because the food is just.. off, and the price is too high to justify "just OK" food. I've been 4 times now, and each time I leave regretting that I brought my friends here. I think this restaurant can be summed up like that. The other negative reviews here capture this well. read more

Good service, pretty place. Everyone was happy with their food at our table of 12. However, two of us got the Chilaquiles. Terrible version of them. Just take them off the menu. I don't see anyone raving about them. read more