Rachel K.

Everything was phenomenal! I'm so glad this place came to the neighborhood. The service was amazing from start to finish, shout out to our server Jacob who was super attentive. We were seated at the chefs counter which I don't usually like but it was amazing seeing all the different dishes coming out and I already know what I'm going to get next time. The prawn pot pie is well documented on here, I thought it was fine, probably a little over hyped but it looks great! The spaghetti was chefs kiss amazing and I loved the sunchoke. Trout mousse was also delicious. This is a tightly run ship for sure and it was a really enjoyable night. We didn't drink so I look forward to trying the cocktails next time. If I had one criticism, I'd say it was a little too dark and hard to see what you're eating. But I highly recommend!

Jon K.

The atmosphere upholds a nod to the previous location's Colonie restaurant while still managing to uplevel and secure its own with its incredible staff and creative menu. Starting with the freshly baked sourdough and shaved butter with bouquerones, the pasty chef's craft is immediately spotlighted. The spicy mezze rigatoni had the perfect al dente yet still melt in your mouth texture and flavor, and the show stopping prawn pot pie secured the deal. We walked in for bar seats without a reservation (5pm on a Sunday), and the manager Lucy welcomed us personally during our meal. The drinks were also incredible, specifically having ordered the M&M Negroni which felt like a dark chocolate with citrus wet dream followed by the Tokyo Ramos, a perfect sweet creamy ending to the night.

Albert L.

The first thing i want to say is be on time. The restaurant will not take in any party that is too late or not present in full group. Even I want to sit down or order for the group first is not allowed. Overall food is not bad for American cuisine. The duck taste better when it is colder. I like the steak with more salt than flat. Scallop with fruity sauce if quite interesting but not my favorite. Service is good and accommodating.

Johnny W.

Let me first start off by saying that the service was impeccable. Our waitress, Madeline, was so friendly, warm, kind, and extremely welcoming, which definitely enhanced our overall dining experience. Matter of fact, almost all the staff we encountered were welcoming and warm, where even the owner went around to help out which definitely sets a beautiful example of what exemplary service looks like. The ambiance and service were both elegant and reflective of what fine dining should look like! Hence, perfect score for both! Unfortunately the food was what detracted from the 5* experience and left a lot to be desired. Let's start with the good, the prawn pot pie. The broth was so incredibly rich and infused with such a deep prawn flavor, that it was better than any other shrimp/lobster based broth I ever had. The crust was crispy, fluffy, and provided a buttery profile that further amplified the creaminess of the prawn broth! By far one of the best pot pie I ever had and I promise you won't regret it! My only minor critique was that the amount of prawn in the pot pie were minimal, and since they were cut into tiny pieces, they appeared even more sparse and didn't provide too much of a textured bite. A bit more prawn or bigger cuts of prawn can definitely elevate the dish to perfection! Now onto the dishes that I know Confidant can definitely improve and perfect: The butter that came with the bread was extremely salty, which Madeline was kind enough to remedy by replacing the butter. The bread had a nice soft interior and crispy/hard exterior, but was decent overall. Personally, I felt the price tag for the bread was a bit high, but to each their own. The trout mousse was also salty as well unfortunately. The texture was great paired with salmon roe and the bread, but the saltiness definitely made it less enjoyable for all of us. This aligned with some of the other diners who also found their seasoning to be a bit heavy handed. Now the star of the show, the crown of duck. The duck was perfectly cooked medium rare and was extremely tender, which was great! Each piece had just the right amount of fat and the sauce that accompanied it provided a sweet and savory balance! Personally, I think if they're able to crisp up the skin some more then it would have been perfect! Unfortunately the duck leg confit and parsnip accompaniment were, once again, extremely salty. We tried pairing it with the duck slices but it just overpowered it completely. The staff empathized with our honesty and said they would inform the chef, which we appreciated. It was just so unfortunate that the star of the show, which had so much potential, ultimately provided a lackluster performance. I honestly believe Confidant is one of the highest potential newcomer in most of Brooklyn, especially around Industry city. Their exemplary service and beautiful aesthetics is reflective of what true fine dining looks like and they are so very close to perfection. Unfortunately for us, 3 out of the 4 dishes we ordered were overly salty and mediocre, with much room for improvement. I know it's hard to cater to each diners' individual preferences, but under-seasoned can be an easier fix than over-seasoned. I have high hopes for Confidant and I really want to see them show their full potential and truly shine as one of the better, if not best, fine dining restaurant in this entire area of Brooklyn, so I hope my review can help them elevate their dishes and bring them closer to the perfection I know they're extremely capable of. Overall, a 3.5/5 stars Definitely worth giving them a try, and if you do, definitely get the prawn pot pie! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: P.S. We were also accidentally charged a different table's bill that was a few hundred more than ours, so be diligent and remember to check your final bill after they charge your card!

Felisa F.

It is absolutely thrilling that a place like Confidant has opened in Industry City. The food, the service, and the vibes are excellent. I was particularly struck at how large the space is but at the same time, it still feels intimate. I dined at the bar, which is quite expansive, on Friday evening. The restaurant was pretty full and lively by 6pm. The bartender was super attentive and we chatted it up. She suggested I order a half portion of the bread [$6] so I could order other things. This is the move. The bread is heavenly as well as the light as air butter. I also ordered: Tuna Prosciutto [$19]: I am pretty mindblown that this was thinly sliced tuna but has the flavor profile of prosciutto. Truly excellent. Potato and Apple [$18]: the potato and apple dish was comforting but also exciting, I loved the sweetness of the apples paired with the savory of the potato and sauce. Heritage Chicken [$29]: this has to be the crispiest chicken I have ever had. As soon as I cut into it, I heard the crack. The inside was moist and flavorful. It's also a very good portion for one person. Biscuit Tortoni [$11]: Lastly, I was also pretty stunned at this dessert. It was a layered biscuit with cherries and whipped cream. I am definitely not doing the description justice, but it was unexpectedly one of the better desserts I have had. It was almost like a rainbow cookie. The one thing I am slightly disappointed about is that there is no mocktail or alcohol free option on the drinks list. I had a margarita [$16], it was very nice. $107 after tax and tip. PS: the restroom is pretty cool, there's an old fashioned radio playing an actual radio station.

Kirstyn E.

Overall 3.5/5 Food 4/5 Drinks 1.5/5 Service 5/5 The Little Gem Salad and the Prawn Pot Pie were exceptional. The steak, the bread & butter, and the Trout Mousse were all good but not life changing. The cocktails unfortunately were very sweet and none of us liked the old fashioned or the espresso martini. We switched to wine and were all happy with our choices, but the options for wine by the glass were a bit limited. The service was amazing, everyone was extremely attentive and we are definitely open to going back for another try! It is worth a visit especially if you're in the area and looking for somewhere that's open late!

Joshua W.

So I believe this place opened up a little over a month ago. I got in there around 5:45 PM to try to beat the dinner rush. I barely up at the bar and one of the bartenders. Natalia took great care of me. Checking in regularly, but not too regularly. I ordered the beets salad with boquerones and frisée with a bagna cauda and lemon dressing. SO GOOD. I could probably consume one of these each day. Healthy and crispy with lots of flavor and dynamic. I believe that you can really judge a place off of its bread and butter so I had to order it. The quarter loaf of sourdough came out nice and warm with the delicious cultured Vermont butter. And I also ordered pickled veggies just because I love pickled veggies. And those were divine. For MY girl dinner entrée I ordered the steak tartar. Very yummy they chopped up some yellow peppers into the meat and serve it with some sourdough crackers with sesame seeds House made, of course. Even though the cocktails were batched, they tasted great ice, cold, and an icy glass. The wine was even better. I'm definitely coming back here, but I'm coming back with friends so that we can order more and share. The lighting was on plate and the music playlist was EVERYTHING. Will be back to try more.

Lauren S.

Confidant is a special place! We have gone twice now and tried several different items. The drinks are perfect, the food is perfect, and the service is perfect. It's beautifully decorated and easy to have a conversation. I think about the bread and butter every single day now as well as the rhubarb upside down cake. We love it there and can't hype it up enough!