Ate here tonight for Father's Day (family of four) & had a great experience! The food was delicious & the service was far above average! The waiter was fantastic & very knowledgeable about the menu as well as the drink pairings & daily specials. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers 1. Pan-Roasted Vegetables with Polenta & Balsamic Glaze- So yummy! The glaze was just the right amount of sweet. The polenta was cooked perfectly. Nice assortment of in-season vegetables. 2. Ribs- Didn't eat these, but my brother said they were fall-off-the bone tender. They didn't last very long on the table either! 3. Pecan Crusted Shrimp (Special)- I didn't try the shrimp, but they were served over a corn & chipotle salsa which was very good. Entrees 1. I had the Southern Style Fried Chicken- It was out of this world. Perfect crispness on the outside & still juicy and tender inside. It was a large portion, too! I took some home. I really liked the spice blend they used with hints of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. 2. My brother had the Peppercorn Crusted Steak. Cooked perfectly medium-rare & served with a Dijon sauce. He had a side of Truffle Fries. 3. My father ordered Two Softshell Crabs: The Basil Butter & Tempura Battered. 4. My mother ordered the 18 Spiced Steak & it came with an awesome Apple Chutney. Everyone basically cleaned their plates. The waiter was very accommodating to special requests: My brother asked for his steak to be served without the sauce on top. My father had asked for two different style Softshell crabs, instead of the menu stating that they come two crabs to an order with one preparation or sauce. There were no issues with these requests. Desserts 1. I had the lemon sorbet. Very refreshing. 2. My father had the 21 Layer Crepe. 3. My mother had the Banana Pudding. The butterscotch sauce was on point! 4. My brother had the Mud Pie. I think the best part about this restaurant was that the owner was actively involved in the service and checked in with all of the diners throughout their meals. His name was Mark. He also informed us that (since parking is nearly impossible) there are coupons to print off the website for 50% off parking in the lot across the street. Also, it started pouring out of nowhere & some people from the street came inside to wait it out. They didn't even stay to eat, but he offered them napkins to dry themselves off in the meantime. Will definitely recommend & will definitely be back! read more

Henry's End - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went there on a Saturday night with another couple. First of all it's very loud. It's was also crowded which I thought was a good sign. The food was not good. My husband and friend ordered the duck which was awful. It was beyond tough, also food was luke warm, and the fig and pear salad contained 1 fig cut in half and 4 very thin slices of pear which saw better days. Never Again!!!! read more

An update for the new location: The food was just as amazing as it was at the previous location. Despite only being a month into their new location service was seamless and it was great to see mostly familiar faces from the old location. There is also a nice bar area at the new location. So happy to report that they are keeping up with the good work. We had the tuna orecchiette pasta, the mushroom duck, the fried chicken, gazpacho, and goat cheese salad. All very very good! read more

Great little spot that has only been in its new digs for 3 weeks! We did make a 6pm reservation, thankfully we did because we would have been waiting for a bit. We were greeted by the owner, who sat us on the patio! We were out celebrating our anniversary and they delivered on every aspect of the meal. Nice "Crisp" brew to start off the meal. Crab cakes, Shrimp app with some delicious combo of flavors. But wait there's more...Chicken, spinach, goat cheese , fig jelly...mic drop, pick it up; Steak Diane that you could have drank the sweet flavor that blanketed the fine cut of meat. Side of asparagus and real buttery mashed...there is no way we can do dessert, but we do coffee. The special anniversary dessert was delivered which was a nice touch, much appreciated! Price point was in line with the food quality, service and experience. We are from out of towners but felt the urge to write this review because more people need to experience this little gem that has been doing it well for a long while. 5 out of 5 stars read more

Delicious. Top notch food. I will definitely be back! It is one of the best steaks I ever had. My boyfriend loved the Cajun spices used in his dish. Great place! read more

Going out of my way to give this restaurant 5 stars. Tucked away in an unassuming facade, the food, service, wine, and experience is all exceptional. Everything here feels very lived in, but not worn. People are packed in tight enough that you can't help but notice your neighbors' meals, which can definitely be a plus given the menu and variety offered. While Henry's has a fair bit of renown for their wild game and somewhat exotic menu options, the simpler chicken, fish, and beef are always delicious. Most items on the menu are rich, filling, and well portioned, drizzled with sumptuous sauces and served with a side of rice for soaking it up when you just want one more taste. This place feels so familiar and friendly that I can't help but come back every few months with my wife. read more

At one o'clock in the morning our circle of friends received an urgent email. Somewhere in Brooklyn Heights, there was a restaurant that serves BBQ rattlesnake salad!! Once Shaun sounded the alarm I made reservations at Henry's End which has a Wild Game Festival menu on from now through February. The restaurant itself, on the cusp of the Heights and Dumbo is an inviting, quaint place filled to the brim even on a Sunday. The intoxicating smells from the kitchen, the hum of happy conversations, and the old brick walls add to the ambiance. As for the food, well, the rattlesnake was not on the menu (the site did warn that the menu changes due to availability) but we still found a lot to write home about. We shared two game charcuteri plates, with game terrine and a rabbit and venison sausage. I had the turtle soup, an unexpected tomato based concoction with a soupy chili texture that pleased as well as it surprised me. Others opted for the best Caesar salad anyone at the table had ever had. I followed my soup with the rabbit sausage pasta, a very spicy dish which is possibly one of the tastiest pasta dishes I have had at a restaurant in ages. Friends partook in the venison stew, a mole-ish rich and dark dish of epic flavors. Jim was the most daring when he ordered the kangaroo steak and was well rewarded for it. The meat tasted a bit like pork, but fuller, more tender, and sweeter. Even though we were quite full we all managed a few bites of a 21 layer crepe cake (a former brix pick and one I can never resist). Make your reservations now while the wild game festival is still going on, but the regular menu is, I am sure, just as satisfying. http://www.brixpicks.com/ read more

This place was actually our plan b for the night but I'm so glad we ended up here. Great service. The hostess/waitress seemed to know the whole neighborhood. I highly recommend the: Corn Chowder Mustard Seed Crusted Tuna Dark and White Chocolate Mousse Enjoy! read more

This place is fantastic. Nothing pretentious about it, and the motherly waitress whos name escapes me is always there to please. What rules about this place is their fall/winter wild game menu, they call it their wild game festival i believe. Very well priced wine menu, with a chalkboard for specials by the glass every night. Unless I'm mistaken the current chef owner was a dishwasher their a long time ago and worked his way up. Cant beat that! read more

Let me start off by saying that to read through all these reviews you kind of get the sense that you were about to walk into a wild animal cowboy house with deer heads on the wall. Not at all the case. They just happen to have an amazing food selection in the winter that is called the wild game festival. It's classy and intimate. That said, I lived in Brooklyn Heights for 7 years (oh Brooklyn, how I miss you!) and spend most of my expendable income on food and wine. I believe that some of the most incredible restaurants in the world reside in NY and this is my favorite restaurant in all of NYC. The owner, Marc, is an incredible and kind host. Bonnie is a wonderful friend and waitress who thrilled my boyfriend by calling him 'Darling' and giving us both kisses when we walked in. My very favorite things on the menu by far are the Turtle Soup and, and I know this sounds so boring, the Chicken Lemonase, but I've never had another entree at any other restaurant that with every single bite I close my eyes and am in heaven.... Still happens after having this dish at least 20 times. As a graphic designer i even asked Marc once if I could do the logo for his new wine bar down the street (also really great) and only be asked to be paid in Chicken Lemonase. No joke. I've moved to NJ but we still head to Henry's End for every special meal, anniversary, bday, etc. read more

The food is worthy of 5 stars. The deductions come from the "ambiance" and the menu offerings. The kitchen is open. If it were the kind of place where food-prep is some form of entertainment experience, I could accept it. But in this case, it seems like building walls may have impacted the number of tables they could fit and the traffic path of the waitstaff (and maybe caused even more ventilation issues). Aside from not looking pretty, the real problem is that the restaurant gets very hot and overly aromatic. The regular menu does not change. I thought every conscientious establishment in Brooklyn was on-board with seasonal eating! But aside from wishing they used more local ingredients, the food is really heavy. Delectable on a chilly late-winter night after a walk over the bridge, but not what I'll look for on warmer days. So, I'll be back... next winter, wearing clothes that I don't mind having to clean immediately after my visit. read more

Yelped this place last Monday after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn side. It's really random picking but turned out to be a very fun night! Starter: my friend got a bean soup and both of us got a mushroom salad. very tasty and freshly good! I had a lobster pasta which is so creamy and irresistible! I generally don't eat creamy stuff but this time, i almost finish them all coz I just couldn't stop eating! Will def go back and try some other stuff! read more

I had heard wonderful things about this place so am truly sorry to say I was disappointed. PROS: Bonnie the waitress Cozy and friendly ambiance Lobster with penne Salmon Bread basket Shrimp with andouille sausage Reasonably-priced wine bottles CONS: Duck--wasn't fresh and skin was not crisp or tasty. Huge disappointment. Did they make the duck days ago and stick it in the fridge until someone ordered it? Southern fried chicken--more like burnt and dry Persian lime pie -- blah! Put in a ramekin and really boring. Apple cobbler. Clothes ended up smelling like food because of the open kitchen. read more

OMG!!! It doesn't get any better. I have been going here for the years and the quality has never changed. By far the best restaurant in Brooklyn. I would eat here every day if I could. read more

Just became a big fan of this place! Steak and vegetables were very good, and I loved the mud cake!

I've eaten here a number of times and also suggested it for work team dinners. The food is amazingly good - ESPECIALLY the wild game when it's available. Their elk chops are fantastic - the desserts are rich and the service is above excellent. It can get a bit crowded or loud depending on the time and night of the week - but this place is definitely worth visiting (I'm getting hungry just thinking about the food while writing this review). read more

Enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with the family excellent food, service. A little tight but will happily coming back.

Very accommodating and friendly. The food was pretty good too but I don't know I just felt like something was missing, maybe it was the service...but because it was so friendly, the wait made it worth it. I would go again. read more

So my wife used to be vegan: she started a couple years after we began dating and held out for 4 years or so. She recently began eating fish - still no land animals or dairy. This was the first place we went to after she came back to fish. It was cold and snowy, back in Dec. '09 when she and I first went. I had been twice before several years ago and knew what to expect. We've returned once since. the most recent time we had to wait around for like 20 minutes for a table, but they brought us wine and we just chilled. It was a little hectic because we were forced to stand in front of the coat rack though... Anyway, my darling spouse will vociferously espouse the brilliance of the "Grilled Tuna with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, scallions and capers" which she has had both times we went. Likewise the Wild mushroom salad. I enjoyed the wild game mixed entree both times, but since it had different stuff each time (except the best part, the wild boar belly, which was on both) I think it counts as two separate experiences. The herb-crusted elk chop was very nice, the venison was even better, the stuffed quail was pretty good but lacked something in comparison, and the boar belly is out of this world. And there was some kind of sausages one time that was quite well-made, if not as spicy as I'd prefer. The wine list was affordable and well-stocked. The service is nice without being pretentious or overbearing, though maybe it's just the one tall older lady with the smoker's voice and cough who we've had both times as our server that I'm grading and not their waitstaff as a whole. The exposed brick and warm light make it an attractive place to go in cooler weather. read more

There are already a lot of great reviews of this place, and I'd like to echo those. Just wanted to add one more thing - don't be afraid to order chicken. That's right. Who goes to Henry's End and orders chicken? The bane of a proper chef's menu? THIS GIRL. Well, what can I say, it sounded delicious (stuffed and with a chipotle aioli) and I don't eat red meat. I had been telling my (carnivorous) eating companions about this place for ages and so I had to go along when they checked it out. The dish was DELICIOUS and my steak-and-duckling-ordering companions were both eating off of my plate for half the night. Would definitely go back. And maybe order the duckling next time! read more

Cozy spot with delicious food made for an excellent date night! Definitely worth the subway ride from Manhattan... Only slight downside was the waitstaff, a bit slow and unconcerned. Regardless, the food was amazing and the restaurant set the stage for a great night out. read more

I come here whenever I come to Brooklyn. I want to try everything on the menu and I have never been let down! Everyone who works there is fantastic and really knowledgable. Can't recommend this enough! read more

I went recently using the birthday coupon and can't believe i've never written a review before. I must say this is a solid local restaurant with incredibly friendly staff and creative versions of standard American dishes. I had an almond-crusted chicken and my girlfriend had the spinach and goat cheese-stuffed chicken breast. Both were a unique take on your typical chicken dinner and excellent. I live in the neighborhood because I feel like its more of a community than other parts of Manhattan I've lived in and Henry's End has a warm presence that feels like part of a community too. They had moved to a new location a block away from where they were before since the last time I ate there and, while it lost a little of its tavern/bar look, it has gained a positive addition as now they have some nice outdoor space for al fresco dining. Recommended. read more

Had concert tickets at the Barclay's and saw the Henry's End was just a short cab ride from there. The Yelp reviews are spot on. This place was great! Service was quick and super friendly. Love the open kitchen. There is something different on their menu for everyone to try. The duck, lamb and walnut crusted chicken were among the favorites in our group. The pre fixe menu has a large variety of choices and is really reasonable in price. Definitely recommend. read more

Very tasty food, if a little on the pricey side, and great service: we had to wait 5 minutes for our table to be ready, so they gave us all a free drink! One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. read more

My friends and I were taking a walk over the Brooklyn bridge for my birthday and wanted to find a place for dinner nearby. When a quick Google search led me to Henry's End's website and I saw the words "wild game festival," I knew I had to check the place out. I had read some reviews about some of the more exotic game (such as kangaroo) not being available but it was on the menu last night; we did go pretty early in the festival, which I believe begins at the start of October. On the server's suggestion, I ordered the mixed grill, which consisted of an elk chop, wild boar belly, and venison sausage. It did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and properly cooked. (It is really easy to overcook many game meats.) My less adventurous friends chose chicken and pasta dishes that they enjoyed. To give you an idea of price, my game platter was about $30; my friend's meals were more around $20. A prix-fix $25 meal is available Monday to Thursday and includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. (There are some game items on the price fix menu, although the wild boar penne has a $2 surcharge.) The atmosphere was casual and cozy. I saw several couples enjoying what I imagine would be a nice, low-key date night. While crowded and somewhat loud, I did not feel cramped at all and had no problem enjoying some lively conversation with my friends. My friends arranged for a birthday candle in my banana pudding. While not the sort of place where all the workers gather together to sing (thank G0d!), the enthusiastic server presented the pudding dish in a plate that said "Happy Birthday Carli" in chocolate along the rim. My review is only based on one visit, but I really enjoyed myself and hope to return before the wild game festival ends (I believe in February, but don't quote me on it). It is very close to the Brooklyn bridge (one of my favorite walks in NYC) and a great choice for a fun grown-up birthday dinner. read more

Good food good service good drinks. That's it A bit of an older crowd though read more

Henry's End is the best restaurant I have been to not only in NYC but anywhere. They have such an extensive menu and EVERYTHING I have tried is amazing! Their wild game festivals is the best! I love trying their variety of wild game. This is the first place I have tried Kangaroo and it was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who is considering it you won't regret it! read more

I truly love this place. I almost always order the steak au poivre because I just love it, but the other menu items I've tried have been fabulous as well. If you're into wild game, this is your spot! The wine and service is always terrific, and even though it's a small space I love the cozy, intimate vibe. It fills up pretty quickly so reservations are probably a good idea. read more

Food....Fabulous Service....Suburb Drinks....Devine Great menu. Something for everyone. We all had a great night at Henry's End. read more

A true gem in Brooklyn Heights. Highly recommend the ribs, tuna & veal milanese. All six people in our group left raving about the food & wine. read more

NIGHTMARE!!! AVOID tis restaurant at all costs!! Megan, the so called "manager" of this establishment is perhaps the rudest most angry hospitality person I have ever experienced. We are from Florida. We found Henrys End on the internet. I rant to make a reservation and Megan answered. She told me that there were no tables available until 815 or 830. My wife was on Open Table and she saw a reservation at Henrys for 8 PM so we booked. When we arrived, I indicated that we had a reservation for a table at 8PM. There were THREE empty tables at the time we arrived. Megan walked over to me, my 85 year old Mother in Law and wife and said' "You thought you could speak in huh?" Megan then proceeded to show us!! How dare we use Open Table to book a reservation when she told us over the telephone that there were no tables available until 815. Megan was going to show us!! She made us sit at the table just by the front door that no one uses to wait. And, we waited, and waited. Two other groups came in and were seated before us. I managed to keep my cool very well while Megan doled out her punishment upon me, my wife and MIL for using Open Table and going "around her." At one point, I asked Megan f we could see menus while we waited. She looked at me with a scowl and announced, I will be back with you shortly sir. She came back 5 minutes later with the menus and an even worse attitude at which point, my wife said, "let's get out of here." By this point it was 8:30 and we still hadn't been seated!! We left and went next door to the Italian restaurant, Noodle Pudding which could not have been more friendly and wonderful. We were very fortunate that Megan was so rude. Otherwise, we would not have found Noodle pudding. Megan suggested that I complain to the owner Mark. Mark, consider tis a complaint! You may want to find a new manager too. read more

I came. I ate. It was fantastic. Got a table right away on a tuesday night, had a super nice waitress who gave us the skinny on what to order off the wild game festival menu. Between the perfectly cooked antelope, the bodacious mixed grill and the pheasant, I was in carnivore heaven. All the sauces were perfect, as were the delightful side of mashed potatoes, rice and snap peas. A great, well priced bottle of wine topped off this absolutely fantastic meal. If you wanna mix it up and try some really superb meats you can't find elsewhere, I'd have a hard time believing many NYC joints do it better than these guys. read more

Customer service is great and I loved the annual Game Festival. My favorite plate was the kangaroo kebabs! It is a very intimate restaurant and I would definitely go again. read more

Such a nice place with great service and wonderful steaks. The au poivre is a delight, ample, tender and flavorful. Sides were delicious and wine excellent. read more

In spring of 2005 I was dating a girl from Brooklyn Heights. The romance did not work out but one night we dined at Henry's End and I can say that this restaurant is the best thing that came out of that relationship. I put my name on their mailing list and every year around my birthday I get a voucher in the mail for a free entree. For the past six years I have dined at Henry's End on my birthday weekend and it has been an affair to remember. Chef/Owner Mark Lahm began his career at Henry's End in 1981 as a dishwasher and busboy. He eventually became a waiter, then manager, then chef. In 1986, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and took over the restaurant and Henry's End has become one of the best kept secret foodie destinations in Brooklyn to this day. The 2006 Zagat awarded the restaurant a score of 26 for food and an earlier edition stated "this is why they built the Brooklyn Bridge". In 2002, Mark and his staff hosted an event at the prestigious James Beard House. The restaurant has a cozy cabin-like feel but with taller ceilings adorned with fans and neon lights. The spacious open kitchen allows for diners to watch their meals come to creation methodically. Tables are a little tight together but in this environment it adds to the dining experience rather than detracting. The staff is very friendly and treats you like family even if it's your first time at Henry's End. Chef Lahm crafts entrees like chicken with pears, walnuts, and blue cheese, and blackened lamb sirloin over garlic mashed potatoes. Warm up with his New Orleans turtle soup and sherry. Make sure to visit Henry's End in the fall and winter (October-March) for their famous Wild Game Festival, where exotic game dishes like the herb-crusted elk and pepper-crusted venison and roasted wild boar are legendary. As an appetizer, the restaurant does offer an Assorted Wild Game Charcuterie of which, on this visit, included buffalo sausage, partridge sausage and Muscovy Duck pâte. Antelope, bear, kangaroo and python salad are also among the ferocious fare available at this white-tablecloth Brooklyn Heights standby. The restaurant is also known for its great duck dishes. The ducklings are braised in their own natural juices until they are flavorful and fork tender. Then they are boned and the fat rendered until the skin is delightfully crisp. The accompanying sauces include raspberry, or honey and ginger with soy and scallions, or a wild mushroom lingonberry sauce with shallots, thyme and brandy. To entice recession affected diners, Henry's End has been offering a $25 three course prix fixe on Mondays thru Thursdays with wine pairings for an additional $14. The restaurant also features an award winning American wine list. Chef Lahm carefully selects an eclectic wine menu for his offerings. On this night a 2007 Amador Rose was paired with scrumptious al dente crab and lobster ravioli. Diver scallops faired well with the grape tomatoes and a 2006 Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli varietal. Moroccan Grilled Salmon topped with a compound butter made from cumin, cayenne, mint and scallions and served over garlic mashed potatoes was a wonderful healthy option. "Drop-your-fork" delicious spinach sautéed in garlic went great with cauliflower, capers and cranberries. With the main courses, we indulged in hearty sides of arugula and roasted beets paired with a 2007 Van Ruiten Chardonnay. My Duck with Wild Morel & Portobello Mushrooms & Lingonberries Sauce, shallots, thyme and brandy melted in my mouth as I swirled my aromatic glass of 2005 David Bruce Petite Sirah. The meal crescendo included a Valrhona black and white chocolate mousse and an apple golden raisin cobbler covered in a light and flaky almond streusel crust. Our diligent server Nate paired our desserts with a satisfying glass of Fonseca Bin 27 Port. Dinner for two with birthday discount, tax and tip was $120. read more

Great find! Excellent service and food. The pistachio salad was amazing and so was the mustard seed tuna. Can't wait to come back. read more

Henry's End - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love this place ..small and cozy with great service.the jalapeño margarita is fantastic.. I would definitely recommend Henry's end

Came here with the lady and my aunt, uncle and cousins (who are from out of town). Atmosphere: - Unassuming, not pretending to be anything fancy - just putting out amazing food to regulars Food: - I had the veal with brussels pancetta and sage - it was fantastic - Some nice sauteed veg came on the side - This place is just solid good food - Looking forward to trying out the game menus come this winter Service: - Service was good, no complaints Drink: - Had some wine. No complaints. Decent selection of good beers Other: - Another spot you will be happy to call yourself a regular at. I will certainly be back soon enough. - Good spot to bring ppl from out of town who will be impressed with the food but still want to be casual - This place has been here forever - check out the news articles in the bathroom read more

I had an amazing dinner here! They have a fantastic prix fixe menu that hit the spot just right!