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

Very unique restaurant in a great location, a block and a half off the Brooklyn Bridge. The restaurant is not large, and was well packed on a Saturday night. They offer a unique experience in that they offer a large selection of "game meat" in a very well-prepared manner. I tried the: 1)Turtle soup - Delicious. Tasted like a chili. Not at all gamey. 2)Kangaroo Kebabs - My favorite thing that I ate. Tastes exactly like high end steak. Juicy, tender, and not at all gamey. If you told me it was beef I would have believed you. 3)Elk Chops - Everyone else I was with loved them, but I don't like gamey tasting meat, and there is certainly a gamey aftertaste to the elk chops. I was not a fan. 4)Venison sausage - Solid sausage. Taste unique. Not particularly strong flavor, but enjoyable. 5)Quail - Great. Tasted unique. Not exactly chicken but close. The texture was different as well. The desserts were also great as well. the Mrs. Mud Pie was a generous portion of ice cream, on a bed of caramel with a nice crust. Delicious. The service was good. Not the best I've had in that there were several times I wish I had more water, but they did pass by a few times to check on us. The only deduction is for value. This is a pricey place. I certainly enjoyed some of the dishes, and I was able to scratch several things off my food bucket list during this meal. I would come back, but I would do it with the intention of trying other exotic things, rather than try the same things I've had already. read more

I opened a yelp account and downloaded the app just to write this. So so so bad. Inedible food but the waiter was cool

My last visit here was back in 2013 to have the Steak au Poivre and it was just absolutely fantastic. In another life, this was my own little personal kitchen, a few blocks away. Unfortunately, now I live in California. I know I am a bit late leaving this review but I know many of their signature dishes haven't changed and I just had to leave a review upon reading a complaint about the 'presentation' of the dishes. Which is all in the beauty of Henry's End. Someone else was complaining about the presentation? Simple dish? How do you want to spruce up a dish like Steak au Poivre you genius? Do you think the Chef should put some pink boba on the side or maybe add taro creme to a classic such as Caesar Salad? Maybe some unicorn fairy dust to spruce up your Southern Fried Chicken? I totally get it, okay? People like something new and exciting. You want to see some fairy dust in your pink unicorn latte. I totally get it, but here's the thing... You see, some things aren't meant to have pink dust and purple creme dressed all over the dishes. Some things are classics and just... Well, my father used to say to me... 'Son, don't fix what ain't broke'. Now please, travel the world over and dine at wherever you want for that latest food craze and when the fad has passed, you will always want that Steak au Poivre. Made with so much love for life and love for the fellow human. Which cannot be found or replicated anywhere else, except at this quaint little restaurant down the end of Henry Street. 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

We popped in Henry's End for a quick family dinner on what turned out to not be a quiet Saturday night and we're very satisfied. If you decide to go, you won't be disappointed. When I walked into Henry's End, the decor, layout and lighting all felt familiar. The more I think about it, Henry's End reminds me a lot of any small restaurant you've seen in a movie or TV show. It has that small, family run fell, where everyone is related or connected and care a lot about their business. And it shows in everything from the foods to service to style. The menu at Henry's End changes regularly and you can find new specials on cocktails and entrees while the regulars persist for people who want to return. I had the Buffalo Hanger Steak entree with comes with a side of truffle fries. It was excellent. The meat was cooked perfectly exactly as I had asked and the sauce was very tasty without being over salty or sweet (as can be the case with demi-glasses made for these kinds of meats). Buffalo can be a tad gamey for some, but I found their style and preparation to be excellent. If I had to make one complaint, the presentation in most of the dishes is rather simple. It's clear the team at Henry's has decided to focus on flavor rather than appearance. Not a bad thing in my book, but it's something you might notice. Overall, we had a fantastic dinner and will definitely return. If you're in the area, definitely stop by for dinner. If you're close by, definitely stop by for dinner. If you're looking for a fun night out, stop by for dinner! But check OpenTable for a reservation as they can get busy. read more

I have been eating at Henry's End for decades. The food is still excellent, but the service has certainly slipped. Once I sat down, it took 15 minutes for a waiter to approach me even though the restaurant was only half filled. Then, once I was finished with my meal, it was at least 20 minutes before my dishes were removed and I was asked about coffee/dessert. Maybe one of the problems was that appeared to be no one bussing tables. Henry's End is still worth a visit, but be prepared to wait. read more

My favorite restaurant in the U.S. is Henry's End! Back for my 3rd visit tonight. From the moment you walk in the door you feel right at home. The servers know the "regulars" - and even if you aren't one of them, they make you feel like you are! The menu has a huge variety. We happened to visit during a time when they feature wild game. One of us tried the antelope - it was tender and tasty. One of us tried the crispy rabbit over mashed potatoes and a mushroom gravy - to die for! One of us had an item on the regular menu the veal with morel mushrooms. All dishes were perfectly prepared and served. Thank you Henry's for another memorable dining experience - we plan to return on our next visit to NY. read more

A friend recommended this place. My wife and I were in town and wanted a nice place for an anniversary dinner. I was a bit concerned when the Uber dropped us off. The front was bleak looking. There was no reason for concern. The manager and serving staff couldn't have been more attentive and professional. The decor isn't fancy or romantic. The place is small. But, the food and service more than made up for that. The food was incredible. A wide variety of imaginative selections. We wish we could have sampled more. I guess we'll have to come back. The service was excellent. The food well prepared and served promptly. It doesn't get much better than that. read more

awesome food, terrific service under the toughest circumstances. went out for dinner last night (38 degrees) because the few times we've been here before we loved the food and the warm, comfortable atmosphere. they cranked up the outdoor heater, and served a delicious penne and lobster appetizer followed by a honey ginger duck that i could eat every night for the next week or two. hats off to these folks and the food here - great food served by a top notch group of pros! read more

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This place has all the elements reminiscent of an old world Brooklyn bygone era. I can understand why it has been a neighborhood establishment these last 35 years. Keeping the menu classic & the qualitity of the dishes consistent is what makes them successful. The steak here is absolutely amazing! So thick, tender, & juicy...it's definitely one of the best I've had anywhere. I am also impressed by their extensive award winning wine & beer list. There are more selections here than an average liquor store. There's nothing trendy or pretentious about this place. The crowd is pretty tame, older, & the atmosphere is suitable for family gatherings. The quality of service you get here is comparable to most 5 star restaurants in Manhattan....with credits given to that old school charm they've maintained all these years. Food & service equally deserve 5+ stars! read more

SOOO disappointed!!! I have a Gluten intolerance but can still find something on a menu - especially with a little help from the waitstaff and/or the chef. I asked about the preparation of a dish which turned out would not be good for me and the waiter had NO interest in making another suggestion or asking the chef (other restaurants have been amazing). I know my gluten issue is not the waiters problem but if the waiter at least makes an effort to help me find something to eat, I will tip bigger, refer them to others and write a nice review. NOT the case here. I settled for grilled chicken ceasar (without croutons) because I felt like I was inconveniencing the waiter by even asking. It sucks to have a food issue (this is new for me) but it sucks more to have wait staff that have no interest in making their customers dining experience a nice experience. With all of the people who have different food allergies and issues; resaturanteurs, wait staff and chefs should educate themselves and be able to make everyone's dining experience a pleasant one. read more

One of my all time favorite Brooklyn restaurants. A veritable pioneer of Brooklyn dining, this restaurant is located way far down on Henry Street towards the Brooklyn Bridge - hence the name, Henry's End! Great wine list (Wine Spectator Award) and very intriguing menu - lots of game, as Orlando mentioned, and a focus on fresh, local ingredients. One of the only restaurants that I still go to in Brooklyn Heights. read more

My boyfriend and I just moved to the area and have been checking out the local restaurants. Lastnight we took my parents to Henry's End and were pretty much embarrassed. It's a good thing we prefaced the meal with "now keep in mind, this is our first time eating here too" The area and decor is charming and very comfortable. We are not snooty diners and love restaurants that look more rustic and serve amazing food, so upon being seated we were looking forward to the experience and really WANTED it to be a good one. The first thing we noticed was that the service wasn't great. Our server (don't know his name since he never introduced himself, but we called him "Justin" since he looks exactly like Justin Timberlake) was very quiet and seemed pissed off to be there. When he took our orders, he asked my mom and me how we'd like our salmon cooked, but failed to ask my boyfriend how he'd like his veal cooked, and refused to substitute sides (which is fine, I understand sometimes they are not allowed) in an almost appalled way. The bread was delicious and the drinks came out fast, but I have reason to suspect I was not served the Pinot Noir I asked for since it tasted more like a Cabernet, but no problem - I just passed it over to my boyfriend and ordered an iced tea. Our appetizers came out - Ceasar salad, mixed greens salad and crab cakes. The salads were average (how do you mess a salad up?) and the crab cakes were AWFUL. They were hardly crispy on the outside, quite mushy on the inside and the chunks of corn inside obviously came from a can. My dad put it best when he said they were just bland and lacked the "kick" crab cakes need to make them outstanding... Okay, no matter... we move on to the main course with open minds... The main courses were TERRIBLE!! My mother ordered the Morroccan Salmon which came with powdery dry "garlic" mashed potatoes which did not taste like they had a bit of garlic in them. The salmon was a bit overcooked even though she asked for it medium rare and it was drowned in sauce (the sauce was good, but too much). I ordered the herb crusted salmon which was cooked well (medium well) and actually okay, although my boyfriend says it wasn't prepared well since it was a bit "fishy" and didn't taste fresh. The sauce was delicious but unlike my mother's dish, they did not give me enough. It came with a very boring arugula side salad that I didn't even touch. My father's penne with lobster was decent - he said there were enough large chunks of lobster in it which was nice. My boyfriend's dish had to be the worst - he ordered the veal special with goat cheese. It was barely luke warm, an extremely small portion and the sauce tasted like a watered down BBQ sauce. He ate it because he was starving but said it was pretty bad. All of our entrees came with a side of DRY rice (uncle ben's I presume) and extremely salty undercooked greenbeans. Very very disappointing. Of course we skipped coffee and dessert, and the total bill for two iced teas, two glasses of wine, three appetizers and four entrees was $160 including a measly 12% tip which wasn't bad, but way overpriced for the awful food. I don't know if we just went on a bad night or what, but needless to say we will never go back. For those of you looking to try something in the area, the Brooklyn Heights wine bar on the corner of Cranberry and Henry and Noodle Pudding right next door are way better choices. 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

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 came here with two of my childhood friends by one of their recommendation . The place is cozy, nothing "fancy", but comfortable. Service was ok... Food was tasty .... Until my friend sitting across from me spotted a HUGE cockroach on the wall right behind my head!! Jumped up, tried to keep it quiet and called the waiter over. He killed it and simply said "Well that's New York for you!" Unacceptable!!!! I was nauseous!! Called the owner over and here's where my greatest disappointment came .... He wasn't apologetic. He said "We have an A rating and we are pretty careful.... We haven't seen one in about TWO YEARS" No apology nor big attempt to make things right. If it were my business I would have comped dinner, apologized profusely and would have done anything to win the people back . NEVER again!!! Food was delicious but this was unacceptable.... Especially the way we were treated by Mark, the owner!! read more

I can't believe this place is rated so highly. I went to dinner with a friend here. We were seated at the table in the far back, with a window to the back concrete area, complete with a view of the pigeons and rats running around. It smelled a little funny from the beginning, but we decided to stay. First of all, for a place know for wine and beer, their waitress poured our beers with great fanfare, but clearly doesn't know how to properly pour a beer from bottle to glass. The ratio we're going for is not 60% head, people, with it rising over the edges of the glass. I would have preferred to do it myself, thank you. We ordered two appetizers for a light meal. After a while, we were brought a basket of somewhat limp-looking bread. When the appetizers finally arrived, both of us took a few bites of our respective dishes, looked at each other, and agreed this would never happen again. The crab cakes were mostly filler (no lumps of crap) and tasted like they had been in a freezer far too long. I couldn't stomach more than a few bites. The only comment my friend made about the bbq shrimp was that it was "weird," and commented that "now we know not to come back." All the while, every time the cooks fired up a new dish, the smell grew more intense - both smoky and sour and really very off-putting. read more

Love love love this place. If you're into game, go. If you're not, there's still a ton to chow down on, including numerous adventurous chicken dishes and lovely fish dishes. Do not miss the ribs. Incredible. Also amazing: the wine list. read more

i knew it was love when the waiter plunked down a bottle of sherry next to the turtle soup--ostensibly to cool it down in case it was too spicy. (it wasn't. it was delicate and delicious and unlike anything else i've ever tasted). i came here specifically for the wild game menu. i tell ya what, the rumors are true. it is completely mind blowing. the meat--- OH THE MEAT!! the mixed game grill came to the table with a trio of things i'd never even considered eating but now that i'd seen it on a menu, was ITCHING to try. by far, the elk chop was the table favorite. tender, savory, fragrant. so good, we unanimously agreed to dispense with etiquette (and silverware) to gnaw the bones clean. 2nd best was the braised boar belly -- the most delicious bacon-like substance i've ever tasted. crispy on the outside and perfect! no wait, i take it back... 2nd best was the venison sausage! Spicy and juicy. or wait... maybe the boar stew.... Ah, forget it. i don't even have the verbal capacity to describe everything that found their way into our tummies. it was all outstanding. accompanying each entree was a side dish containing the least amount of items that could be combined on one plate and still be referred to as a "dish" -- two forkfuls of rice, a bite each of cauliflower and carrot, and a singular, halved, brussels sprout. fine by me. after all, i came for the meat. the less distractions, the better, in my opinion. we heard rattlesnake and kangaroo will be featured before the festival ends -- i'm already planning my repeat appearance. read more

I can never understand why a popular, busy restaurant can't spare a few dollars to RENOVATE! At least paint! I found the restaurant crowded and dirty. Food was just Ok. We ordered from a special menu for valentines day. The oysters were fresh, my husband ordered stuffed quail, he said it was ok. We both ordered filet mignon for our entree. It came with some brown sauce over it, but lacked simple seasoning like SALT and pepper. When the restaurant is rated $$$, I shouldn't have to touch my salt shaker, which I did numerous times. The confused chocolate dessert was ok, but confusing...appropriately named. I just wished I didn't see the food runner's thumbs on the plate of every dish he served. Ugh! Glad I tried the restaurant but I have no need to return. read more

I've been living in Brooklyn my entire life (all 30 glorious years). How have I never heard of this place? How good was it? Let's just say that I scolded my husband in the restaurant for knowing of this place and never bring me here. The family dining next to us have been long time patrons, and appreciated this sentiment. This restaurant is known for its wild game menu (the reason why my husband didn't think I would like the place). However, they have so many other options on the menu. Everything coming out smelled great. I had the spiced walnut crusted chicken with autumn fruit compote. I wasn't sure if they could pull this off. It was sensational. It was so flavorful. The texture was great. The sweet fruit with the savory nutty chicken made such a great team. I was extremely happy. I also ordered the side of mashed parsnips. Holy crap!! They were outstanding. This has been missing from my life for too long. I need to make this. My husband ordered the buffalo hangar steak with truffle fries. The fries were just ok. Nothing special. The steak was really good. I liked the sauce. Every dish come with a side of steamed broccoli and rice. It comes out about 10 minutes after your meal has arrived, but who's complaining? When we were unsure of the type of red wine we wanted, the waiter brought us samples of 2 types. That was great. We had the mud pie for dessert. It wasn't anything special. It was sort of like the Carvel birthday cakes. That's fine (who doesn't love the crunchies?), but it wasn't different. Overall, the place gets cramped, and packed if you're not in by 6. Fortunately, the early darkness in winter threw us off, and we thought it was later when we went in. This helped us get a table right away. Within 15 minutes however, people were being turned away. There was a waitress there who is pretty batty, and all over the place. I liked her. Reminded me of the good ol days of Brooklyn, before snarky hipster waiters and waitresses covered in ironic tattoos, started serving in restaurants until their art career takes off. I prefer the career waitresses of yesteryear. This restaurants screams real Brooklyn. It has a loyal following of longtime patrons. It actually reminds me of the kind of old time, exposed brick, quaint Brooklyn eatery that many new restaurateurs attempt to recreate, but fall short. One cannot simply put kitchy gold lettering in a window, with curtains, and old street signs, and assume they have a winning restaurant. This is the real deal. Not pretentious. Not trying to be something it's not. It's the O.G. of small Brooklyn eateries. We will be loyal patrons long after the Brooklyn trend has disappeared. read more