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    Madre

    4.4 (238 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Najwa G.

    I've had Madre bookmarked for a hot minute & I finally happened to be in Greenpoint which meant it was destiny haha. First & foremost, the interior of the restaurant itself is really nice. Second, all of the employees here were absolutely lovely including the waitress Francesca & the bartender HK. It was actually his second day there & you honestly couldn't tell at all- he was quite knowledgeable & helpful. Third, the food, drinks, & dessert were all fantastic- so five stars all around! I ordered the Formula One drink to start. It was strong & sweet without being overbearing. For dinner, I ordered the miso brussels & croquetas. Both were fantastic, especially the black truffle manchego croquetas. Believe in the hype- they're absolutely fantastic! Now, there is always room for dessert, & of course I got the soufflé. I don't know if the flavors for the soufflé rotate but I got a 70% dark chocolate soufflé with a fantastic ganache to match it. On top of that, I believe Francesca had also poured a caramel sauce (not 100% sure) & a scoop of vanilla ice cream to top it off. It was absolutely fantastic & a real treat. All in all, I'd definitely be back at Madre & look forward to trying more of their appetizers & entrees.

    Lydia Y.

    One of those spots I would describe as "international" They combine a lot of flavors together that sound very interesting but also taste quite familiar. It's tapas style so expect smaller portions. We had a bit of everything, and I'd say the starters were the most fun, cornbread madeleines, hamachi, & scallop aguachile were my favs Short rib had this school lunch flavor (can't say I was a fan) and the sides tasted very basic. Soufflé was a standout and I just wish they had a fruity seasonal one. Overall solid but not super memorable ‍ Would probably prefer this place for brunch tbh. The space would feel so bright and sunny in daylight but for dinner, it got very loud. cornbread madeleines $10* croquetas $12 market salad $20 scallop aguachile $27* hamachi $25* short rib $38 papas bravas $10 miso brussels $10 soufflé $20* 뭔가 인터내셔널한 느낌? 조합은 특이한데 막상 먹어보면 익숙한 맛이다. 타파스 스타일이라 양은 전체적으로 작고, 여러 개 시켜서 나눠 먹는 게 좋음. 스타터가 제일 맛있었고, 굳이 추천하자면 마들렌, 하마치 & 가리비 아구아칠레가 괜찮다 ‍ 쇼트립은 약간 급식에서 나오는 스튜맛? 이건 패스. 수플레는 맛있었는데 초코 말고 시즈널 메뉴였으면 더 좋았을 듯. 브런치 때 오는게 더 예쁠 것 같긴하다! 디너는 너무 시끄러움.

    Tania A.

    A time was HAD! My husband and I joined my cousin and her partner for brunch at Madre and we could not have been happier with the restaurant choice. As we all know, food and drinks at brunch will literally make or break the flow of conversation and great vibes!! And at Madre, thanks to the superb service, exceptional cocktails, and fantastic food - we literally were all extremely happy, had amazing conversation and left very very satisfied. If I had to give a shout out to a few of our favourites from brunch it would have to be: the Gambas Al Ajillo, the Brown Butter French Toast and the Octopus!! Yummmmm!!

    Octopus
    Abigail T.

    Madre's been my favorite spot since I moved in the neighborhood. It's just that place where I can take anyone and will never be disappointed. Here's a list of my faves: Happy hour oysters - that mignonette tho...sooooo good... Cornbread madeleines - I come back for this over and over... Lamb - tender , excellent seasoning Branzino - perfect cook and all the accoutrements *chefs kiss* Go to spot. For sure.

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    Mimi P.

    We sampled nearly every item on the menu and loved it all, from the creative cocktails to the delicious appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The only item they were out of was the New York Strip. We had plenty of food without it, but would love to try it next time. We even ordered two of the chocolate soufflés to finish the night. It was a lovely evening of great food, wonderful service and good company in a trendy Greenpoint, Brooklyn restaurant.

    Braised short ribs, miso Brussels
    Stephanie L.

    Special braised short ribs- melt off the bone! I enjoyed the sweet potato puree but nothing special Croquetas - star or the show for us! Miso Brussels - good, a little sweet Moody lighting but cute place. Service was amicable.

    Rachel M.

    Door is a little obscured because you walk in a different entrance but they have signs that make it easy to follow! I really liked the ambience inside the restaurant--slightly upscale trendy. We had a reservation for Saturday brunch and ordered a couple of things: - croquettes (3/5) good but wouldn't order again - hamachi (5/5) probably my favorite - chilaquiles (2/5) flavor was good but lacking depth - wagyu burger (5/5) this was also really good - Madeline jalapeño cornbread (4/5) surprised me as cornbreads just alright to me but I really liked the Madeline idea Overall, we liked the food here! Would come back again for the burger and hamachi. We asked for medium rare and it was definitely more on the rare side but it tasted so soft and tender/juicy we didn't mind and really enjoyed it.

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    Meng Z.

    Food, service, and ambiance are all great!! Food: -croquetas: really good and the sauce is excellent. Honestly can't go wrong with this. -scallop aguachile: really refreshing and very interesting that the scallop pieces taste like fish that I forgot it was scallop -striped bass: fish is well made and balances out well with the squash slices. -octopus: very delicious and beautiful presentation -papas bravas: the potato pieces were small, not like the cube sized potato chunks of most Spanish tapas papas bravas. This dish is good but very filling and on the heavier side. Ambiance is gorgeous and it's a perfect date night spot or with a group of friends! The restaurant also provided complimentary gazpacho which were very refreshing and good.

    Amuse Bouche
    Erin C.

    Everything from the service, ambiance and food were spectacular. We came here for a celebration and were delightfully impressed. First, the El Sancho and Birds of Feather cocktails were so tasty that we got a second round of the same. My only complaint is that the ice to drink ratio was disproportionate, there was a lot of ice filling the glass. Amuse bouche - pureed potato with possibly parsley oil (I think) served hot -- delicious strong start Shishito peppers w spicy mayo - delish Croquetas - spectacular that we ordered another round - crispy exterior with the inner black truffle, manchego and sunchoke perfectly melted and oozing Hamachi crudo with Calabrian chili, blood orange and crème Fraîche - another favorite dish Striped bass - not the flavors we were looking for Short rib - another star of the show For dessert, I was really looking forward to the soufflés, but alas, they were no longer on the menu. Instead we got the cheesecake with blueberry compote and the yuzu tart.

    Octopus
    Khanh-Chau M.

    Great food to share with everyone! It's kind of dark in here though and service was fine as I recall.

    Fadi A.

    Great cocktails and even better food. Been here twice now, both times a great experience. I recommend the octopus but everything is great.

    Tiffany A.

    When a friend told me about this spot I had no idea what she was talking about because I feel like it's kind of hidden but lol and behold this place is a hidden gem! The vibes are gorgeous and perfect for a date night or girls night. The wait staff was knowledgeable and quick, and the food was great! They gave us little shots of potato and leek soup that I wish I could have a bowl of, and the fish and octopus were standouts! I think this spot is also known for their cornbread Madeline's which were good but I wouldn't say it was mind blowing. I was obsessed with everything else though. The dinner menu is small and we almost tried everything but I would still go back again just to have the same meal.

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    Larissa B.

    Overall fantastic spot. The decor is stylish, spacious and the servers are friendly. A majority of the food was delicious! I think there were just some small improvements that could've been made. The biscuit under the eggs Benny were so difficult to cut through with a knife and fork that we were both sawing at it to get a bite! This was also a little bit too salty for our taste. The oysters were good quality but the mignonette they placed melted into the liquids and you couldn't really taste it. The fluke ceviche was delicious, love a good Leche de tigre. The cornbread madelines were good too but a little heavy so the whipped butter really balanced it out. The French toast is HUGE so keep that in mind. We struggled to finish it but it was good. On Sundays it's all day happy hour, so oysters are 2$ each! And there's draft beer and roses and spritz to complete your brunch. Enjoy!

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    4.4
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    One of my favorite meals I've had! Everything was absolutely stellar. From the wine to the ceviche…read moreto the king oyster mushrooms to the fish! The ceviche was probably the best ceviche I've ever had in my life. It was blood orange based, but the citrus was really well balanced. The king oyster mushroom dish was soo delicious. The sauce and the texture of the mushrooms were to die for. I've salivating thinking about them right now! The fish was also so amazing. The bottoms were so crispy, it was almost like it was a layer of potato chip! Really great texture, and the fish meat was cooked to perfection. Really sad that they're closing, but looking forward to whatever the chef/restaurant team does next!

    Our food experience at Nura was a bit of a mixed bag, but when I think about the total package with…read moreambiance, environment and service, I feel like it earns four stars. It's a beautifully designed space, and we went in the evening so it was dimly lit and had good tunes, contributing to an intimate and cool vibe. The service throughout was good both by our primary server and the rest of the team that was bringing out dishes. For the food, we did not feel that it was a strong start, but the ending was great! The first dish to come out was their cornbread, which we agreed was very light and had a super tender texture, but there was just nothing special about the taste profile to us. The second dish were their prawns. We couldn't put our finger on the off-putting flavor in there, but we agreed that something just wasn't right and almost tasted spoiled. You also had to work a bit to dissect the prawns and remove the heads and skin. To work for it and then not enjoy the taste wasn't a great combo for us, unfortunately. It started turning around with their sweet potatoes, a type I'd never had before that were "baby" and purple on the outside while white inside. They served the potatoes with a gorgeously whipped Greek yogurt that added the exact right amount of tang to balance the sweet potato and the herby topping. The stars of the night were the coconut basmati rice and the lamb shank. My goodness! The rice dish was so complex from a flavor and texture profile and just hit all the right notes for us, and that lamb! Definitely one of the best lamb dishes I've had - Impossibly tender and seasoned to perfection. One other note I'll make regarding drinks is that they did not have a strong wine list. I ended up ordering a red, but later heard our waiter recommend against getting their wine to another table and suggesting their cocktails and mocktails instead. Just something to keep in mind if you're a wine lover!

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    Recette

    4.6
    (183 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Recette was charming and quiet but still lively on a late afternoon Friday. The vibe was European…read morecute, and Enis was super attentive. Without us asking, he brought over extra bread to accompany our lamb tartare. He also gave us complimentary espresso martini shots when we were too full for dessert. We ordered the lamb tartare, French Onion soup, and burger. The lamb tartare was great (especially combined with the salt flakes and sauce, which brought out the lamb flavor in a light way). The French Onion soup was flavorful but light, and the burger (European style) and fries were delicious. The cocktails were interesting. We'd love to come back and try the mussels and creme brulee!

    Light brunch fare and great drinks. We visited Recette on a Saturday afternoon for brunch, and it…read morewas mostly full. There is limited seating, but both indoor and outdoor tables available. The tables are closely packed, there were fresh flowers at every table, and the floor has a fun black and white pattern. I tried the old fashioned Recette to drink, and the kale and Brussels salad. The old fashioned had a phenomenal blend of flavors. The salad was maybe a bit heavy on the dressing, but the flavors complemented each other well. The portion is small though. Overall, I had a great experience at Recette and would highly recommend them for a light brunch in Brooklyn.

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    The Four Horsemen

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    4.4
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    1.4 mi
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    Last day in NYC, last fine dining, maybe my favorite. It's the buzzy atmosphere of the wine bar…read morewith the cooking of some of the world's best chefs, all the fun without the stuffiness of fine dining and free from the restrictions of a tasting menu. The smaller bites are the best. Yellowfin Tuna has so many flavors to complement, Sugar Snap Peas really sing in their sesame sauce, and the Surf Clam Skewers are just so cool. I like the Sablefish less - I think it belongs on bread, but I did enjoy the Seafood Rice. Very flavorful in a quieter, more subtle way. The Blue Crab was just heaven, soft-boiled egg, chunks of crab in chili. Use the baguette to soak up every single drop. You must order the Pavlova. It is flawless. The Panna Cotta is also interesting, with pickled cherry blossoms both floral and tart. I got up at 4 AM to get this reservation, and I WILL do it again next time, every time I am in New York.

    Great food and great service. We made a reservation for opening time (11 am), and it was pretty…read morebusy. They serve small plates, and we (3 girls) were recommended to get around 5 dishes. I think that would've been good, but we ended up getting 4 which was fine as well. We started with the yellowfin tuna and gnocco fritto, which was delicious, but maybe my least favorite bite. We then got the seafood rice, which was probably my favorite. It was a good size, and very creamy. It had an herby seafood topping which was delicious. After that we got the blue crab and soft boiled egg, which came with a baguette. It was super flavorful and the baguette was fresh. We ended with the muscovy duck breast, which was delicious, but a tad tough. Service was great. She was super attentive. Dishes came out one at a time, which I liked because it gave us enough time to enjoy each dish. Their menu rotates weekly, so if I lived around here, I could see myself coming sometimes to try other items. It is definitely on the pricier side, but very good food! I would come back again!

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