No restaurant can be all things to all people, but Mayfield's does come close. a. Just want to grab some food and watch the game ? Then you'll want to sit at the bar. They have wonderful, rotating, beers on tap, the bartenders are always friendly and will make great recommendations. The fish and chips ($16) is a very good option but the burger ($15) is amazing. You have you choice of cheese, bacon, mushroom and grilled onions, and honestly it's one of the best burgers I've had. Juicy, well seasoned etc.. It's right up there with Dumont Burger and Two8Two. If there's a critique it's that it's too big. It's just a little unwieldy too handle and you'll probably want to take a long nap after. ( yes I passed on the obvious dirty jokes, make up your own) b. Looking for a date spot ? The have a great wine selection and several excellent small plates for sharing. two of my favorites are the fried oysters over salmon ($12) and fried clam bellies ($13). They are so good you won't want to share but you'll force yourself to behave, it's date stupid !! c. You don't eat meat ? Mayfield's has a great array of options for vegetarians. From wonderful roasted brussels sprouts ($10) as an app or the Cauliflower Custard ($15) entree, you should find something delicious to eat. The cauliflower custard is done with roasted broccoli and onion faro and was really fantastic. My date ordered it but I probably ate half. No there wasn't a second date but it was worth it. Also if they have the mushroom bread pudding with farro, order it. Seasonal dish but one my favorites. d. You love meat ? Get the pork chop ($22) End of story. e. Don't eat pork ? Then the buttermilk fried quail ($20) will be a more than satisfying back up. The quail is smaller than chicken but so very tasty. The spoonbread and collards it comes with are done very well and together makes for a filling meal. f. Hey I'm broke !! Like I said it comes close to satisfying a lot of criteria, cheap eats isn't one of them. I thought it was a bit overpriced when i first started coming here, but after several more expensive, mediocre meals in the city , I realize the prices aren't bad at all. f. still not sure ? Well there's not much i , or anyone, can do for you then. Just go !! read more

There is nothing in this world more satisfying than a truly great burger, and I cannot think of a single thing I'd change about the transcendant specimen I had at Mayfield. It was well-seasoned, wonderfully juicy, actually medium rare, and it arrived on a beautiful bun that not only stood up to the meat, but also allowed for the ideal burger/bun ratio. To be sure, $15 may seem pricey, but that includes: 1. Outstanding fries, served with ketchup and a spicy mayo. 2. Fantastic pickle chips. 3. All the essential extras like bacon, cheese (the ideals of bleu and cheddar are both available), and sauteed onions and/or mushrooms. Every element of this experience was exactly as I would've designed it. In my extensive burger travels, I've certainly had some that were just as good, but I don't think I can say I've had one better. If Mayfield can consistently deliver such a product, they are going to see a lot of me. read more

Came here for brunch and it was excellent. My bf had the shrimp and grits and I had the French toast. There was a 20 minute wait but it was worth it, EVERYTHING was delicious. I didn't know what spoon bread was but I decided to be adventurous and boy was I happy that I did. All in all I would most definitely return. The only negative is that sitting in the window seat during the winter was rough, that thing was DRAFTY. read more

Mayfield - French toast and spoon bread - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm not gonna lie. I was a bit skeptical about this place. There was a pretty good pizza shop that once existed here and I didn't have a deep interest in exploring the new place. One Saturday night, a friend and I were hAngry and decided to give it a go. What a lovely surprise. The lighting, exposed brick, and open kitchen create a really warm environment. Staff are super chill and accommodating. The food is simple and delicious. We started off with the fried oysters. I wasn't blown away by them. I thought they could use a bit more flavor but loved the idea that they were served on a bed of smoked salmon. Buh-bye greens. You're so 2012. For my main entree I had the trout with fingerling potatoes that was finger licking good. Perfect portions and lovely presentation. I even went the distance and had the apple upside down cake with a dollop of ice cream. Perfect way to end a meal. All this goodness was accompanied by several perfectly made gold rushes. Bravo Mayfield! You done did your thing. read more

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oyster? 10/10 olive oil cake? 15/10 !!!!! tagliatelle? 6/10 :/ wish it had more flavor whiskey sour? 8/10 delish but small overall great take yourself out on a date place read more

Sometimes being a lover of food can be a bit lonely. Sometimes when I try to explain the physiological response my entire being has to good food, I admit, I can start to sound a little off-my-rocker. Sometimes, when I try to explain to my friends that there is a big difference between okay food and de-freaking-licious food, their confused facial expressions, patronizing nods of condescension and inability to understand such a simple, logical truth, can be infuriating. But sometimes, I take my friends to one of my "I MUST try this place" picks and something truly magical happens - I no longer have to explain the emotional economics of a good meal, because they are able to experience the pure, unadulterated pleasure of a well executed meal on their own. Thank you Mayfield. Thank you for proving that although I may be a little more "passionate" about food than the average person -- I am not by any means crazy. Because of your masterful execution of Shrimp and Grits my friends and I were able to bask together in the afterglow of food nirvana, bringing our friendship to new levels and giving me hope that their subpar tastebuds might one day be trained to appreciate only the best. Like shrimp and grits? Go to Mayfield. Best I've tasted (from a restaurant kitchen) in BK. The end. read more

I'm human, so I've been known to be an idiot from time to time, so as I write this review, I can admit that I didn't visit Mayfield with the most positive thoughts. I was convinced that I'd find a pretentious menu, stuffy environment and overpriced meal options. You're probably asking, so why'd you come. Well, it's conveniently located (I'm lazy), I pride myself in being knowledgable about the neighborhood dining options (I'm greedy) and well...I didn't hit the 400 review mark from sitting at home snacking on TV dinners. The decor is cozy and comforting, much more open than the previous restaurant that lived at this location. Plus we learned that they are working on making over the backyard to allow for outdoor dining. Cool. One note of caution- check the menu out in advance. The entree menu is very limited with only 4 or 5 options, so this may not work with the picky eater. We started out with fried oysters that were placed over a bed of salmon. Quite tasty my friends. Most of the plates on the menu are actually small plates, but if you are hungry like me, you likely want to skip to the bottom of the page to the entree section. My friend had the trout (whole trout with head on) and I had the pork chop. Everything was really tasty and the portions were perfect for us, but you should not expect to have any leftovers. We spent around $160 dining for 2, but let's be honest 1/2 of that check was in support of our thirst for alcohol. read more

Mayfield - Pork chop. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here a couple of weeks ago for the first time...and because life is life, i didnt have time to write a review before. BUT here, i am! I stopped by with a couple of co-workers and I am so glad i did. The food here is phenomenal and i was kicking myself for not coming here before. They have some awesome oysters that are to die for! The decor is beautiful and SPACIOUS. Our bartender was the highlight of the whole experience. She was just awesome and very attentive. I believe her name was Caitlin (or does it start with a K?) or Katie? Either way, she was awesome....and HOT (omg...new #WCW?) Will be returning (but on a night she isn't working....just so i dont seem creepy. I mean, this yelp review alone is creepy enough) lol xoxox read more

After spending a long day in Brooklyn, I decided I'd like to eat somewhere that wasn't in Williamsburg. After Yelping some places in Bushwick and Bedstuy, my friend and I settled on Mayfield in Crown Heights. Prior to this visit, I don't think I'd ever set foot in Crown Heights so it was cool to see such a mixed crowd of old and new Brooklyn. I especially appreciate when a good restaurant takes a chance and opens in an area that doesn't have 234509874350987 other trendy restaurants, so Mayfield already earned some cool points from me. The decor here was pretty cool. Exposed brick, super high ceilings, very industrial chic like many restaurants these days. The staff was very friendly and attentive, so that was a plus. Also, the hostess was wearing what can only be described as a clown shirt with leggings underneath. I understand this is Brooklyn, but you just can't throw leggings on and a clown shirt and think that shit's cool (it's not). Started the meal with the kale salad and I was not mad at it. The kale and the apples were shredded, topped with bread crumbs, pine nuts, and a light vinaigrette. Definitely different, but enjoyable. After that we decided to split the burger and a pasta dish. Their burger was definitely a solid restaurant burger. It was pretty big too, probably 6 - 8 oz and packed loosely which is always good. It came with standard toppings (lettuce, onion, tomato) and some decent skinny fries. As good as the dish was, it just lacked that wow factor. That thing that makes you want to tell your friends about it. The hand rolled tagliatelle on the other hand, was phenomenal. It had a corn puree mixed in as the sauce and was topped with lam bacon, a fried egg, and summer truffles. Heaven! Although the pasta was slightly too al dente, it tasted so damned good I just kept right on eating. This definitely had that wow factor that the rest of the meal lacked and for $14 is a definite steal. Overall, I would definitely come back to Mayfield. This place has a lot going for it, but through the whole dinner all I could think of was the lobster roll I had earlier that day from the Red Hook Lobster Pound stand at the Brooklyn Flea. That's never a good sign. read more

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If you needed any further proof that Franklin on this side of Eastern Parkway has officially become the new Smith Street, this place will put the issue to rest for good. It turns out it winds up being the representation of this in the good way! The food is delicious, I've been several times and always enjoyed everything Ive gotten. A must order is the houses superlative version of southern Spoon Bread, its consistency and amazing point somewhere between biscuit and pudding. Its probably best to get it with the delicious fried quail, done in full on southern fried chicken fashion, albeit in miniature. Even if you don't get the quail, make sure you order the Spoon Bread a la carte as a side, its that good. Octopus, served alongside pork belly on my most recent visit, was perfectly cooked, not overly chewy or rubbery, always a good indicator of skilled hands in the kitchen. All the vegetables/salads, like an effervescent kale salad and creamy beet salad, were uniformly excellent and unique. The space is impressive and it would have perhaps been impossible for even the most aggressive gentrifier to believe it would be found on this strip 5 years ago. Its huge, spacious and sleek, done up in all light wood. A striking, long handsome bar with a solitary TV tucked up in the corner showing sports adding a little casualness to the proceedings, leads to a fantastic looking open kitchen,. Service has been pretty solid every time. One thing the place could definitely improve is the drinks, they are minuscule, @ least 2 dollars too expensive and decidedly not tasty. One drink in particular, better & better tastes like you would imagine window cleaner might. Maybe stick to beer and wine for the time being, but nevertheless come here for an enjoyable meal in a shockingly upscale joint. This place is great news for anyone looking for yet another good meal option in this area, and yet more bad news for any of the areas renters who surely saw their rents skyrocketing even more when this place opened. read more

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OH MY GOSH! I was blown away by this beautiful restaurant which was right in my own backyard. My friend and I were starving after exploring the art exhibits during Target First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum. We quickly searched Yelp for nearby restaurants which had a decent menu as well as dessert options. That is how we stumbled upon Mayfield. We were not prepared for the experience we had that evening. I ordered the burger since I wasn't interested with the other menu items due to my dietary restrictions. According to our server, it was the best burger in the City, so I was anxious to see whether it would live up to the hype. I have eaten at a quite a few burger joints as you will tell from the list I have in my profile, but my palette and my mind were pleasantly surprised by the symphony of flavors. First of all, the $15 Mayfield burger is HUGE. I had to figure out how to dig in, but when I did it was DELICIOUS. The ingredients included an egg? What on earth I thought, but it worked. The individual portion was crazy and it came with fries. Our appetite was more than satisfied and we somehow managed to make room for dessert since that was our original motive for dining at this establishment. I loved the space, great for couples, large groups, happy hour with colleagues, or to catch the game. read more

Mayfield - The Mayfield burger was DELICIOUS! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here mainly for their $1 oyster happy hour, but stayed for a light meal. The inside is very charming and extremely spacious. The front area is completely open and can get a little drafty on chilly days, therefore the bar or back is a better bet. Ordered a dozen oysters (Montauk pearl), the hand-rolled spaghetti, and a side of spoon bread. The oysters were less than perfectly shucked (some near cuts with errant shell pieces and such) but they were delicious and came with a side of vinaigrette and cocktail sauce. The spoon bread was tiny, but sort of charming in its miniature perfection. Warm, fluffy, and just a little creamy, this was actually a nice offset to our spaghetti. The wonderfully thin and al dente spaghetti came with lots of clams, toasted breadcrumbs, fennel sausage....and A LOT OF SALT. Ugh. It could have been a wonderful dish, but with the excessive level of sodium, it couldn't be saved. By picking off the sausage and avoiding the sauce as much as possible, it was a "pretty okay tasting" dish. Why on earth would you salt a dish covered in sausage? This is a very appealing restaurant and I wish my experience had been better. I would go back to try different foods, but that salty spaghetti is a waste of a perfectly good dish. read more

Mayfield - Spoon bread - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was stuffed with filling. My main complaint was that the ravioli was smothered in so much cheese. Definitely overwhelming. My brother's pork chop was really tasty. Also enjoyed the olive oil cake and appreciated the balance of the sweetness of the cake against the refreshing berry compote and whipped cream. read more

Mayfield - Mushroom Ravioli Entree, Smoked Pork Spare Ribs, Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop, tagliatelle vongole - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been to Mayfield twice now, first for dinner and most recently for brunch. Absolutely delicious each time. For dinner, my boyfriend and I arrived late on a Friday night. There was a short wait, so we enjoyed some well-made cocktails at the bar. To start, my boyfriend and I enjoyed a half a dozen of raw oysters. Delicious, fresh and briny. I ordered the buttermilk fried quail. My word! The quail was fried perfectly-- delicate and delicious, served with tasty sauce. The quail was served with spoon bread and collards. Each was perfect and so, so delicious! My boyfriend ordered the burger. Wow! I had a bite and it was absolutely perfect. Quality ingredients, well-made and tasty fries. We were both more than pleased with our meal. My boyfriend and I enjoyed brunch here last Saturday. We sat at the bar, where I ordered a delicious Bloody Mary with the best, spicy rim I've ever had. To eat, I had the eggs Benedict with salmon. It was with homefries and a tiny salad. Perfect. My boyfriend had the steak and fries, as he requested instead of homefries. I had a bite of his steak, delicious as well. We left Mayfield completely satisfied. The atmosphere of Mayfield is pleasant. I appreciate the open kitchen, and the backyard is quite cute. I will definitely be back for brunch, dinner and their happy hour looks amazing. The only downside is Mayfield is pricy, worth it, but pricy. read more

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I came here for brunch recently and thoroughly enjoyed their Poached Eggs dish which comes with grilled tasso ham, grit cakes, sauce charon, and scallions. It's assembled the same as an eggs benedict w/ the grit cakes as the base, followed by the ham, eggs, sauce and scallions. The home fries it came with were deep fried and deliciously crispy, but a little too heavy for my taste. The restaurant itself is pretty big (long and narrow, several 4-tops, a full bar), plus a small outdoor patio. We sat in the patio, which I immediately regretted. There's a large tarp covering the patio which blocks out most of the sun (awesome), but unfortunately creates a sauna-like environment. Because there are no fans or air breezing through, the hot air just sits in there, baking its poor patrons that just wanted a relaxing patio brunch. Our server was cute and attentive (small brunette w/ bright lipstick), and thankfully kept our waters filled up. I happened to be sitting on the bench where the hot sun was creeping in just enough to melt my back and my sanity. As much as I enjoyed the meal, I couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

Mayfield - Poached Eggs w/ Grilled Tasso Ham, Grit Cakes, Sauce Charon, Scallions - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here with a group that had reserved a large table for brunch. One hour and 35 minutes after being seated, no food. All tables near us had turned over twice during this period. I asked the server politely for an update. She proceeded to blame us for having a large group. I spoke with the manager, same deal. My girlfriend (a chef) was with me. She was horrified by the experience and laughed out loud when they blamed us for their terrible service. We arrived at the restaurant at 12:15, left at 2. No food. If you're interested in eating at brunch (and being treated with respect), I recommend avoiding Mayfield at all costs. I half expect them to respond to this review with more excuses and blaming. read more

I usually like to go to a place a few times before writing a review, let alone a 5 star review... However, Mayfield managed to impress me in so many ways that is be doing them an injustice by not writing this. I'd walked by this place numerous times and, like so many other places, always say that I'll get around to it eventually. I regret not coming in the first time I saw it. Seating was prompt. Staff was friendly and attentive. I had an ancho based drink which I was expecting to be spicy (I luuurrrv spicy); however, it ended up being more on the smoky side. I'm not docking this as I feel it's more of aster of taste - the drink was still good. For an app there was the steak tartare. I'll probably get punched if my girlfriend reads this, but I regret having to share this with her. I seriously had to restrain myself from not eating it all myself. For dinner I had the pork chop. Oh wait. It comes with two ribs, too?! On top of cheese grits and some greens so you don't feel like a total slob... Needless to say it was amazing. Obviously I would come here again and again. And have recommended it to friends who live near, far and even those who I know will probably never come to BK (yes, I know some of them). Do it. read more

Mayfield - There's a pork chop under those ribs. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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To sum it up, it's basically a casual brunch spot where you actually spend the time enjoying the company you're with rather than fawn over the dishes being served. Good service & okay food. The place was busy, with a small group waiting outside. The front of the restaurant had a brunch vibe but as you moved your way back, it was more of a bar with the TV and high tops. The lighting was a mix of modern and art deco. It was loud and boisterous; it was happening neighborhood spot with a very mixed crowd. There were even a couple kids running around. The service was helpful, very helpful because I requested a table with natural lighting and we moved to a different table after we were seated. I will say, this is not an instagram-friendly restaurant because there were only 3 tables that had access to solid natural light, the rest were mixed lighting which gives off this horrid yellow tint to the dishes. My friends ordered the Bloody Mary and I, the iced tea. I'm having a dryanuary but that didn't stop me from having a sip. The Blood Mary was a bit chunkier than what I'm used to, as if there was pulp of some sort in it. Little smokey, and they incorporated green beans in the drink rather than just placing it atop the drink as a garnish. It was a solid Bloody Mary, well-balanced and not overwhelming; some places make the drink spicy for spicy's sake so it's gimmicky almost. For food, my friend ordered the traditional Eggs Benedict and I ordered the shrimp and grits. In regards to my dish, the collard green and ham hock was a bit salty. The shrimp was over seasoned, maybe it was being cooked in broth and seasoned and finished over a skillet or something but it was very strong. I could barely taste the shrimp over the seasoning. I really appreciate the head-on style though, I was sucking the head like I was at a boil. I wasn't a fan of the dish as a whole, but it wasn't necessarily off putting. There are worse offenses you could do in this city and the service saves the restaurant. I noticed my friend polished off his Eggs Benedict, but barely touched the potatoes (which are my favorite, yaaas starches). The potatoes were cut like a hash, little square cubes but deep fried and called 'home fries.' Because the cubes are small, they were deep fried hardened bricks, harder than a crouton. You could've built a building's foundation with them but they were salvageable only when dipped into my brothy-grits mix. I'd come here again if I was in the neighborhood and needed a spot, but it's not a place I'd necessarily travel for. read more

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Very pretty restaurant. A welcome addition to the changing neighborhood, but still a bit rough around the edges. Service was very friendly and warm. The food and drinks weren't quite a hit, although you can tell the owners try quite hard. Maybe time will see these things corrected. I want very much to like this restaurant. We'll be back a few times to see if we just chose poorly. Maybe we went on an off day. A friend said he gave this restaurant 4/5 because it didn't have a bread basket. I give it 3/5 because of the food and drinks. I'd characterize the food, overall as "OK". Not quite "Meh". If I could, I'd give this restaurant 2.5 stars. Bellini: B- Watery. Not much flavor. Bloody Mary: B- Wasn't my favorite. I liked how spicy it was, but I thought it was too alcoholic. I know some people would disagree with this sentiment, but the goal isn't to get drunk here. The goal is to enjoy a drink. Coffee: D When they brought out French presses, our interest was piqued! Nice! Unfortunately for us, these 12oz French presses had one scoop of coffee whereas they should've had 2 or (preferably) 3 scoops of coffee. It was watery and tasteless. I hated the coffee. To the waitresses credit, she said if we had complained about the coffee earlier she would've give us new, stronger coffee. We just didn't complain about it until we were ready to leave. As it was, she removed the coffee charges from the menu, which was greatly appreciated (but they should just serve stronger coffee rather than rely on complains from customers.) Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese Sandwich: B- My wife said neither soup nor sandwich stuck out. Soup was blandish and sandwich wasn't vibrant or dynamic; it was something that could easily be cooked at home. She described the sandwich as "boring" and the soup as "meh". Traditional Eggs Benedict: B Not nearly enough Hollandaise sauce. We asked the waiter for extra sauce which she gladly did for free, but nevertheless, we shouldn't have had to ask for more to begin with. House Corned beef Tongue Hash: B Note quite a hash. Probably more like tongue strips in potatoes as a side order to poached eggs. As with the Eggs Benedict, there was not enough Hollandaise. I asked for more, which the waitress was only too happy to give for free, but still, I shouldn't have asked for more to begin with. There really wasn't enough sauce. read more

Mayfield - The coffee was like water. There should be 2-3 scoops of coffee for 12 oz. Looks like only 1 scoop to me. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

3.5. Came here for brunch with a friend before heading to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. We were seated at a table tucked next to the window, which was awesome for natural light filtering in. The vibe was kind of like the Smith if you've ever been, but more hipster... nice wood floors, tiling on the walls, and exposed brick. Food was solid. We got the fried oysters, spoon bread, kale salad, and poached eggs pretty much all to share. The fried oysters came on a bed of greens and smoked salmon, which made it a really great appetizer value-wise. The oysters were also fried nicely and complemented well by the salad and smoked salmon. The spoon bread was an interesting... bread pudding / corn bread mix type thing, slightly sweet and slightly savory. It was really like a much moister corn bread, but quite good. Not the most flavorful thing. The shredded kale salad came with apples and a cream dressing, and was good. The poached eggs were on a some ham and a fried potato pancake, served with mixed greens and home fries. All in all, the food was pretty good and filling, but I don't think it anything particularly special. Because we were in the corner it was hard to flag down servers, so I would have liked if they were a little bit more attentive to us. read more

Mayfield - Fried Oysters - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place to have a beer + dinner. The sandwiches are filling and flavorful. The beer selection is good and the bartenders / staff are fantastic. Lovely date spot and a fun place to go alone. Pros: fried chicken sandwich w/ spicy slaw, collard greens, fries Cons: Sometimes can get busy. read more

Eating here has led me to start my own "Hidden Gems" list on Yelp! Crown Heights is a neighborhood on the verge of gentrifying so Mayfield held down a great spot! But I'd even go so far to say that this restaurant can definitely run with the more well-known spots in Brooklyn. The decor is hip and modern with brick walls, rusty chairs, hardwood floors, white tile ceilings and the visible kitchen area. The high chairs aren't the comfiest but I appreciate the backs on the chairs. The food! Spoon Bread! ($6) My girlfriend was raving about from her first visit here with her friend, so she ordered one for each of us. The first bite "confuzzled", what in the world is this thing? I didn't bother to look it up cause it tasted so good. It kind of reminded me of a corn bread, with the texture of a cheesecake. But despite not knowing what I was eating, I couldn't stop.. Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries ($15) This sandwich is huge! A huge piece of deep fried chicken w/ (not so) spicy red cabbage in what I think was ciabatta bread, or a some sort of roll. It came with a side of fresno mayo, and a huge side of fries that are thin and crispy! Just the way I like it! Cacio de Pepe ($18) Fresh fettuccine, bottarga, grana padano, & chopped chives! Portion isn't huge, but it's rich so it'll fill you up! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the pepper wasn't overpowering. If you like a good pasta and cheese sauce, this is the way to go! Ricotta Donuts ($8) These donuts were good, but not my ideal style of donuts. It was topped with a cinnamon sugar and had Nutella which was presented nicely on the bowl. Service was good! Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and often checked up on us. All in all, the food was great! We might've ordered too much for two people but we got excited lol! They do offer a happy hour deals which include $6 for 6 oysters, so I'm definitely coming back for that! read more

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One of the good restaurants in this neighborhood. They are happy hour oyster bar each $1 . Restaurant is pretty busy everyday, sometime might be a little wait. My favorite dish here is Berkshire Pork chop, and Kale Salad read more

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I was impressed. Really impressed. I took the food home in a doggie bag when there was just a few bites left. Try the cauliflower custard and the venison stew. Kale salad was awesome! They don't take reservations but if u get there at 5:30-6 with the early birds, u don't have to wait. read more

Mayfield - Venison stew after a few bites- couldn't resist! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Unexpectedly good! Great price and value and taste!!! My boyfriend and I was roaming alone Brooklyn and we found Mayfield. Glad we tried the place! The ambience is very nice. A great place to go out with friends, family, or date for a nice, relaxed place. Food quality is great. Service is great. Loved their kale salad and fries!! Will definitely go back again! read more

Came here for dinner with friends, who had never actually been here for dinner (just branch) and they were pretty disappointed. As for my own experience, I thought that the food was really good. The portion sizes for all of us were pretty small, and from what my friends have told me, the brunch portions are big. Our server seemed a little dense and uncaring or inattentive. I don't need someone blowing smoke all the time, but she just seemed absent. One of my friends ordered an Italian wine, which they didn't have, but our server "decided for her" and brought out a Sauvignon Blanc instead, which seemed a little weird, even though she said we could just exchange it for something else if we didn't like it. Anyway, I digress. The atmosphere is pretty nice and I thought the food was good. My mixed drink was also tasty.. I'd probably be back if I lived in Brooklyn, give it a chance for redemption. read more

Add Mayfield to the list of new additions to Crown Heights. My boyfriend and I ate here during the week of Hurricane Sandy, when everyone was off from work and had cabin fever. Mayfield had recently opened and was packed. The service was sparse but that was due to the weather. We both had the burger which was tasty. We decided to try them again before making any other judgments and we got our chance on New Years Eve. We had some oysters to start and I had the PEI mussels and fries. As others have said this dish is flawless--the broth was rich and there were plenty of mussels, and it came with two flavorful pieces of bread. My man-friend had the octopus and he ate every bite. We also got the lemon cheesecake to top off the evening. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and even gave us a bit of bubbly so we could toast to 2013. I like how easily Mayfield transitions from a fancy restaurant to a causal bar, and they were playing great 70's hits (before my time, I know, but I can still enjoy them). The price point is higher than most places in the neighborhood but I think it is fair given how Mayfield presents itself. I definitely want to stop by more often for a drink or two. Glad to have you around, Mayfield! read more

Mayfield - New Years Eve oysters! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came for some good food, left sweaty and disappointed. A: In the seating area in the back, you're right next to the kitchen, and it's so so hot. It's not pleasant to be sweating this heavily on a date. B: I grew up eating spoonbread, so I was excited to order it. But...that's not spoonbread. Not cornbread. What they serve is a small mushy muffin that is very bland (not sweet, not even corn-y). No bite, just mush. Taste is closest to maybe milk mixed with unsalted butter. I didn't even finish mine. Our quail was ok. Collared greens were actually quite good. Cocktails are $14. We won't be coming back. I need to shower off the sweat and seek another place to eat. read more

My boyfriend and have walked by this place many times and we always say that we are going to eat there sometime. Finally, we went there for dinner and every dish that we had was amazing and blew our minds! First we had the steak tartare, which came with a quail egg on top and a side of arugula, pickled onions, toasted bread and horse radish cream. Portion size was good and it was so delicious. For my main entree I had the buttermilk fried quail with spoonbread and collard greens. It came with two dipping sauces - buttermilk dill and honey. My boyfriend got the Berkshire pork chop which came with glazed ribs, fried cheesy grits and sautéed greens. Both were mouth wateringly good! His entree was a better deal though. For dessert we had a the sundae which had toasted marshmallow and hazelnut ice cream. We will definitely be coming back here again! read more

Mayfield - The steak tartare - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious. Really liked the vibe. Service was great. We all got mimosas and bloody mary's. We got poached eggs, steak and eggs, and the eggs benedict with salmon - all top notch. Definitely recommend. read more

Mayfield - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I would give more stars but... I signed my check for 79.48 and left $13 in cash. On the portion where it asked how much I was leaving for tip, I crossed a line through it. My bank statement came back that I was charged 91.48 so my bill went from $91.48 to $104.48... I guess the waitress felt $13 wasn't enough and she was entitled to a $26 tip??? read more

Mayfield - I signed my check for $79.48 and left $13 in cash. I guess the waitress felt $13 wasn't enough and she was entitled to a $26 tip??? - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food. Fish n chips are certainly chef kiss. Definitely would return for another meal.

I love love love this place and usually come once a week. But something happened recently. There is way too much lemon or something on the kale salad and the cavietelli pasta. And maybe other things. It is the same flavor. Please please revisit your recipes. Please change it back. read more

We really enjoyed our brunch. All of the food was delicious and well prepared. We had omelettes, Cuban sandwiches and Kale salad. The whole party was pleased w their meals. The bloody Marys were really good, spicy garnished w olives and pickles string beans. It would be worth a trip just for them. Also the inside is all reclaimed chairs, light fixtures etc. It is nicely pulled together and comfortable. I did want to take off 1/2 b/c the service was a little slow. read more

Where do I even begin? Waiting forever at the front door, and the hostess finally acknowledges us, she rushes us in like, why the hell are you just standing there? After I'm watching her talk to everybody else and clean tables before even saying a word. Bartender was decent. Drinks were drinkable. Food was beyond dissatisfying and took forever (and the place was almost empty). Basically all bread and potatoes. Nothing of substance. Nothing satisfying. $100 later and I'm off to find a good meal. read more

Ashamed I've lived in the neighborhood for three years and I just checked out this place last night and OMG! Best dinner I've had in this area hands down! My buddy and I got the ribs and we were really impressed. So full of flavor! Mayfield does ribs better than any bbq restaurant I've been to in NYC! The sides were delicious, yummy drinks. I was really impressed with the portion sizes! You will not leave here wanting more. You will definitely have the ITIS! The ambiance, the music, everything about this place is perfect! read more

I came here for a friend's birthday brunch and the food was solid but nothing special. Supposedly it's a soul food spot...hence the name??? But it's more American with slight soulful infusions such as offering collard greens and corn bread with the quail.....and even that is made more "american style". The only soulful thing about this restaurant is their music which I thoroughly enjoyed. They played oldies but goodies..James Brown, The temptations etc. I ordered the eggs benedict which was pretty good. And my friends all seemed to enjoy their meals....quail with collards, fish and chips, and burger with fries. The one miss is that they don't have any drink specials which is a big miss for me!! All in all, Mayfield is a solid restaurant. Nice location, friendly and attentive staff, good music, and good food. I probably wouldn't come back for brunch on my own because there are equally solid brunch spots with drink specials. However, I will be back to try their dinner menu...hopefully they have happy hour. read more

Mayfield - Egg Benedict - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sat at the bar for some drinks and order the chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, fried oysters and ravioli. WOW. Everything was delicious. The Brussels sprouts were probably my favorite. Rich sweetness and spicy flavor. This place is a hidden gem! read more

Sometimes they are good, lately it's been not so good. The kitchen staff has changed and they mess up food for sport. They can not get a simple egg dish right. Your not supposed to say anything, instead, smile, pay and come back again. I'm over it!!! After yesterday's fail I will never go there again. Pretty much still the worst place in Brooklyn, they can't cook your food property and should be closed down read more

I have been here so many times and this is my favorite restaurant in this neighborhood. At dinner time before 9 pm this place very crowded and some time you have to wait and they DON'T take reservation . Staff : hostess is very friendly , waitress are nice and helpful, they know all the menu. I highly recommend the pork chop for entrée read more