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    Madre

    4.4 (237 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    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.

    Bring me a Shrubbery (non-alcoholic)
    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.

    Eggs Benny
    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!

    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.

    Kelsey B.

    This was one of the best meals I had in 2023, luckily I was able to squeeze it into the last weekend. Madre was delicious and so fun - we did bar seating which honestly made the experience even better - from our mezcal shots with a fluke ceviche chaser to learning the secret to getting the free crème brûlée. John Carlos took care of us at the bar, and even suggested the next spot for us to visit after our meal which was also a great time. Here's what we ordered - Grandaddy Purp, the Last Starfighter, a margarita, and el Sancho (personally, I wouldn't prioritize drinks here, go to bar americano after instead) - Black Truffle Croquetas - Fluke Ceviche - Honey Nut Squash - Cornbread Madeleines - Strawberry Soufflé (order this when you arrive!!) The fluke ceviche was seriously one of the best things I've eaten this year. I don't even like fish and I loved this. It was nutty, creamy, spicy, sooooo good. The honey nut squash was also better than I would've thought. So simple and so delicious. I didn't care for the soufflé... but we got the free crème brûlée with it which made it worth it. I will be back soon for Madre pt 2. I'm genuinely looking forward to what they have on the menu next!

    Madeleines
    Nafisa H.

    I was really excited to try this place given the strong reviews and I was definitely swayed by all the TikTok's I saw. The menu is pretty compact for brunch but it's still done pretty well. We were sad that the soufflé is only available for dinner but it definitely gave me a reason to come back! For appetizers we shared the cornbread madeleines and the croquettes. Loved how creamy the croquettes were and the butter for the madeleines was great. Beautiful presentation of each dish all around. As for our mains a friend and I shared the burger and the French toast. The French toast is super dense and tasty. The service was very accommodating especially after we needed to void all of receipts at first. Overall the food here is quality and I would come back for dinner with friends or for a special occasion.

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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!

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