Vanderbilt is a burgeoning food mecca. Olmsted brings more locavore food with a veg garden in rear and experimental veg focused food. The wine list is very thoughtful and comprehensive. The spaces on Vanderbilt all look the same- long and narrow on both sides of the street- it's pretty generic inside. Garden in rear has benches unlike the cozy seating down the Ave. at Faun. It is a good spot to share and we did. Ate: Green gazpacho Scallops with grilled corn puree Sweet pea falafel plate Drank: L'indigene Sufureax from the Rhone valley The gazpacho made with radish tops served with trout roe was interesting- it tasted very green, but not especially seasoned, the lemon swish added flavor, but not enough. My scallops were slightly spicy and would balance well against the corn except the corn had zero grilled flavor and was slightly mealy. The charred corn I had the other night at Cafeteria really made the dish- just saying' The falafel fared better- inventive and the sweet pea fresh hot bread was oh so good. The unfiltered Rhone Valley wine was outstanding. Brooklyn with it's heavy chef's cred is forging and foraging, but out of the three I've eaten in recently(Gristmill, Olmsted & Faun) Olmsted needs additional refining of the flavor of dishes. read more

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I've had three meals now at Olmsted. The first two were fantastic, and the third was only okay, but the cocktails, charm, and backyard still make this restaurant a solid five stars for me. I'll keep my review to the food items that seem to still be available, though there were many other favorites, particularly the Watermelon Sushi and the Duck! Food: Romano Bean Frites: 3.5/5 These were very tasty, but not particularly memorable. Paired well with cocktails. Gobi Pakora Cauliflower: 3/5 I found the sauce on this to be a bit too "goopy" Cheese Fondue for Two: 5/5 I absolutely loved this dish. A small wheel of cheese (think the size of the brie you would get in the super market) has the top rind cut off and is melted, and is served with burnt rosemary, and bread cubes, pickled radishes, and apples for dipping. I really enjoyed the variety of dipping options, particularly the pickled radishes which provide a fantastic bite of acidity. Carrot Crepe: 4.5/5 This dish seems to have become the "must order" of the menu, though I didn't try it out until my most recent visit. The crepe and clams are both perfectly cooked, and the dish itself is unlike anything I've had before. Summer Truffle Chawanmushi: 5/5 Chawanmushi is a steamed egg dish with broth that is wonderfully flavorful and delicate. Would highly recommend. I believe they've now changed the dish for the season. Heirloom Tomato Schnitzel: 3.5/5 A great option if you have vegetarians in your group, or just want some more veggies! I loved the concept, but the tomato itself was a bit bland. Perhaps the tomato we got was a bit underripe. Grilled Pork Collar: 5/5 Some of the best cooked pork we'd ever had in NYC. Frozen Yogurt with Lavendar Honey: 5/5 What a beautiful and simple desert. They've whipped the honey in such a way that it has become white and glossy, visually almost indistinguishable from the frozen yogurt. It is delightful texturally, and sort of toys with your mind as part of it is icy cold and they other is room temperature and sweet, but difficult to distinguish before eating a bite. Old School Chocolate Mousse: 4.5/5 I'm not the biggest chocolate mousse fan, and I wouldn't call this particularly inventive or groundbreaking, but it is an absolutely perfect chocolate mousse, and that is hard to find. Drinks: 4.5/5 I've tried a couple of the cocktails and by far my favorite cocktail is the Tarragon with Gin, Yuzu, Lime, and Soda. I think it may be my favorite cocktail of the year. Extremely refreshing and the yuzu pairs really delicately with the tarragon. It's the sort of drink you wish you had a pitcher of to drink on a veranda. Their wine list is affordable and approachable. A real standout from this restaurant is their tea program. They have hot and cold teas from a variety of countries. Would highly recommend ending your meal with a cup. Ambiance: 5/5 If you arrive early, you'll be given the chance to wait in the beautiful little garden in the back and order appetizers and drinks. I would highly recommend this! It's wonderful being outside, surrounded by little lights and herbs sipping on cocktails under the stars. It's probably getting a little chilly now, but I will definitely be back as soon as it gets warm again. Service: 4/5 Service is generally attentive and warm. The waiters were always willing to further explain the dishes or drinks. Overall, Olmsted is one of my favorite new restaurants, and I look forward to returning again soon! read more

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I wouldn't be writing this review if the Olmsted staff had responded to my email concerning Covid-related hygiene and safety feedback, but given their lack of response, it is important for patrons to be aware. Here is the feedback that I sent them, which sums up my experience. "The food was absolutely delicious and the service was warm and inviting. We had a lovely time in your garden setting. Given the impeccable "front office" experience, I was a bit surprised to get a glimpse into your kitchen, however. Our table in the garden was right by the kitchen window. When we were getting ready to leave, I looked in and saw that the two chefs working at the time were conversing while their masks were on their chins and one chef was eating off of the plate while he was preparing it. Given the pandemic and all of the precautions that your restaurant has outlined on your site, I didn't think this was something that was in line with your standards and it made me feel very uncomfortable for having dined there. I do hope that this will be addressed through appropriate training, as I would like to enjoy the great food at Olmsted again." read more

Olmsted is my favorite new restaurant of 2016. Everything we had here was sensational, staff was incredibly friendly, and they cater well to vegetarians. They got us the Gobi Cauliflower first, which was stronger than I expected (no batter), acidic, and almost tarty. Like how it went with the cilantro. Then they hit us with the Green Bean Frites (my favorite). Deep fried but was never heavy. Very airy and fried right so you can also have the crunch when you get past the batter part. It was salted appropriately. I had a Ratatouille moment. Carrot crepe was very mellow. Falafel was a great surprise: freshly baked and salted pita, three dressings. The green pea paste was my friend's favorite "dressing" - had a unique, very mildly sweet flavor and went well with the falafel. Also, pea chutes. Not a cheese person but my friend was and she liked the fondue a lot; The aromatics paired perfectly with it. Lavender-Honey Yogurt had a warm-cool vibe to it: you got to get both the cool from the bottom and warm from the top to make the most of it. Very unique. Forgot which wine we had but it was recommended to us and had an apricot/peachy taste. Service was the best (for example, they made sure we had enough wine towards the end of the meal). Cozy place but the wait may take awhile (worth it). Reservations highly recommended. We left a number and were called back in an hour and a half. There's some green on the wall and a garden in the back (where some of their veggies are also grown) where you can have dessert. Music had a motown vibe. Well worth the wait and was definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in the city. read more

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Have been trying to get a rez forever. Very good and quirky menu with a bevy of delicious flavors. Loved the unexpected Asian flair to many dishes. Everything kept us guessing and tasting, trying to uncover ingredients. We didn't regret a single dish. The crab rangoon and duck were great. I thought the carrot crepe was tasty but didn't quite live up to the hype. It was very delicate and I have a minor cold so maybe that's it. The scallops were done perfectly. The pork collar was a bit of a letdown. Nice reasonable wine selection. The service was a slight let down. They don't have any runners so our waiter was doing triple duty and he struggled with that. Overall a very good and borderline great restaurant. Overall a very delicious and pleasant experience. 4/5 just because some dishes were slightly overhyped and the service was less than perfect. read more

Olmsted - The "famous" carrot crepe - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow did I love this place. From food to drinks. Snacks to dessert, everything presented is well executed and is done so with a uniqueness that leaves you spending the entire time thinking "wow, what am I eat/drinking, and how did they get it to taste this way?" My favorite was the cauliflower. Must order. Also had the carrot crepe w/ clams and lamb entree. Both were exceptional. Dessert was recommended and it was frozen yogurt. If you are like me you are thinking "frozen yogurt? That's boring!" Not here, my friend....not here. It was amazing and complex textures made it possibly one of the most unforgettable dishes of the meal. And the cocktails? Second to none. Try the red grape. Really fascinating and complex flavors read more

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Just go! Having gone twice now, I find the flavors are sophisticated, the presentation is sublime, and the staff are professional and friendly. The menu changes occasionally and in the two times I've been, I just picked whatever sounded interesting to me and always enjoyed the work of art that was the dish. This place is great and a wonderful addition to Brooklyn! Some of the other reviews here seem to be overly critical. Relax and just enjoy this creative and marvelous restaurant! read more

Have been wanting to eat dinner here for a year now had to settle for Saturday brunch and was not disappointed. First of all I have to say the staff was exceptional. Chris working the back deck was super friendly. We were walking with an hour wait so we were able to get a spot in the garden area really chill 90's hip hop and a little bit of pop loud enough for you to hear without being obnoxious. Had a few drinks out back and two appetizers while we waited. Had a tequila drink of the patio menu, was so tasty ended up having two. The patio has a smaller menu which just made us ask why haven't we come here sooner. We split an order of the egg rolls (4 per order) and the summer squash bread. The squash bread came with harbison clotted cream and fresh jam. The clotted cream and jam stole the bread show and made it worth the $12 price. The egg rolls were delicious. Crispy and not over oily. Perfect egg with small cubes of bacon. So good could have had another order if we didn't get seated. We were called inside just about an hour later which was perfect because I was about to order more egg rolls. The inside is very nice. Beautiful bar and garden on the wall. We ordered the potato latke with the smoked trout roe, the carrot kathi roll and a breakfast burger. The potato was delicious crispy outside perfect inside no oily after taste here. The burger was very good cooked perfectly medium. My favorite dish was actually the carrot kathi roll. It was so tasty. My only complaint was we were sharing and it was served in a deli style basket which made it hard to cut and share so we had to put it on a plate. The flavors and different textures in the roll were awesome. I can't wait to get back and try the crab regions and lavender yogurt. Great job everyone on the Olmsted team. read more

Lives up to the hype! Gotta thank my friends Grady and Jaime for making a resi and bringing us along. The review below is for a brunch back in early Nov'18 (certain menu items change depending on ingredient availability/seasonality). The brunch menu is not extensive but each item we had was pretty wonderful yet different. Hopefully something on there for everyone. We had the house gravlax, the potato latke, duck duo, egg rolls, and some sort of seasonal soufflé. The egg rolls are probably what most folks try / take photos of. They're served as if they were large fries in a custom paper container with green tomato sauce on the side. They're also incredibly delicious. The house gravlax was a fun spin with the everything cracker vs bagel - also makes the dish less filling and allows you to order moar plates!! Flavors were good- but strong (scallion ricotta specifically). Duck duo and the seasonal soufflé were both also really tasty - particularly enjoyed the scrambled egg in the duck duo. Finally, the potato latke was good (how could fried potato not be) but relative to other dishes was just ok in my opinion - so despite it also being a frequently ordered item, if you're contemplating something else- maybe try the something else! All in all, worth the journey out to Brooklyn, especially on a nice day (they also have a cute garden with seating out back where you can chill and enjoy drinks). read more

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We celebrated two birthdays among the six of us at this attractive "hole in the wall". There are only seats for 50, and one table for more than four. There is a limited, but unique menu since much of their food is grown and farmed out in back. I live two blocks from this place and wanted to find out why we had to book one month in advance for a Saturday 5:30 pm reservation. We went and found out: Most are outstanding small plates with a few larger entrees. Here is the entire menu except for the three deserts SNACKS Chicken Fried Trumpet Mushrooms Beer Battered Delicata Squash Rings Lobster "Thermidor" Duck Liver Mousse PLATES Sweet Potato & Uni Pierogies Sauerkraut, Sour Cream Radicchio Wedge SaladBlue Cheese Dressing, Bacon Bits Beef Tartare Roasted Heirloom Pumpkin, Nutmeg Hollandaise Carrot Crepe Little Neck Clams, Sunflower LARGER PLATES Rutabaga "Tagliatelle"Burgundy Black Truffle, Brown Butter Grilled ScallopsWinter Slaw, Spicy Peanuts, XO Sauce Duck Breast & Leg MortadellaHakurei Turnips, Lentils Heritage PorkReading Raclette, Broccoli Rabe, Mustard Jus Among the six of us, we ended up with dining on each of the above items except for the Duck Liver Mousse and the Beef Tartare. Snacks and plates are meant to be shared. Don't go there in a rush. Dining here is an experience. Between the courses and drinks we were here almost three hours. Food came out at a good pace despite their warning of a small kitchen. As busy as they were, we were never rushed. Our waiter Alex was very attentive and carefully answered all questions. We now know why this place is so popular. Definite thumbs up! read more

Got here when kitchen was officially closed but had the chance to try the dessert and get a drink at the bar. Try the frozen yogurt with lavender honey!!! Classic chocolate mousse was good, too. Port wine with it makes it better though :) Staff is very friendly, music is good - old school. Backyard is open even in the winter. Plants hanging on the wall in the closed space, gives it a great ambience. Will definitely come back for proper dinner! read more

Olmsted - Frozen yogurt with lavender honey!! Deliciousness - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Worth the price! Yes, the reviews are true. DELIIIIIIICIOUS!! Staff is polite and efficient. Looking forward to going back here again!

O. M. G. The breakfast egg rolls. YES. YES. YES. Do not walk past this place without going inside and promptly ordering yourself the egg rolls and a delish brunch cocktail. If you're inclined to stay for more... indulge yourself with the duck liver mouse spread. BC that's ALSO soooo good. Do not be discouraged if you cannot get a table, as this place is SUPER popular. There is a GARDEN! You can order snacks and drinks... and guess what? BOTH items are on the snack menu. I'll be back for full menu, but the first tease has me jonesing for a Round 2. read more

Well, Michelin has lowered its standards to the point that I don't care. I cannot believe a one star has such indifferent, incompetent and confused service. As a server who supported myself through school I have no words for how sloppy this place is. The bartenders seem to ignore drink orders, and it took forever to have our orders taken for food. The menu is confusing and is structured to upsell you at every point. If I go to one more restaurant that "suggests/recommends/urges" you to order nearly every damn dish to feed four I'm going to strike. The portions are miserly and overpriced, and they are not worthy of a one star in taste or structure. So what that there is a bird or two in the backyard? Seriously, Brooklyn is awash with lovely finds; Olmsted is not one. read more

I usually love farm-to-table places because the dishes are fresh. Here thats no different. The dishes were unique and fresh, but I have to say that I didn't enjoy some as much as I enjoyed others. We had the Dave's trout, which I didn't enjoy as much as I thought I was going to. My favorite dish here (and possibly all time in NYC) was the carrot crepe. What an unexpected, savory dish. It has got to be one of the most unique dishes I've tried in NYC and if I could I would come here every day to have this dish. I can't exaggerate enough how delicious this dish is. read more

Olmsted was one of the most talked about Brooklyn restaurants of 2016, and I can see why. Their concept itself is great. Their goal is to serve high brow food at... mid brow prices (is that even a term?). Presentation takes a minor backseat to taste, and they'll go ahead and buy that bruised vegetable and pass the savings onto you. Also helps that the place is pretty dimly lit! And of course, the head chef has a pedigree that needs no introduction. That said, get here EARLY. Three of us stopped in right when they opened at 5pm and there was already a line of people waiting. I'm still a relatively young guy, but I'll eat dinner at early bird special times if the meal's this damn good. We sat at the bar, ordered some inventive cocktails (the Soba and Lavender were both good). Then we ordered a bunch of dishes for sharing. Started out with the Gobi Pakora cauliflower. It's hard to mess up roasted cauliflower, so expectations weren't that high. But the flavors were excellent. I'm also always a sucker for pickled red onions. Our second dish was the mullet tartare, served with what was essentially fancy chips. Served with cranberry chimichurri on top and a white sauce on the side (don't remember what it was... yogurt? creme fraiche?). It was very similar to ceviche. Our first main was the rutabaga tagliatelle with truffles. This was a favorite. It was closer to pappardelle in terms of width, cut a little short, but oh so rich. The brown butter sauce was so thick, and I've said it before and I'll say it again - truffles is just cheating. So it was at this point where there was lull in service (SUPER tiny kitchen behind the bar). The bartender said he would check on our next dish, and instead they brought us out another rutabaga tagliatelle by accident. Bartender told us to roll with it, and hell, I never turn down free food. Our penultimate dish was the grilled scallops - skewered, with apple and peanuts on the side. Pretty good scallops, but I've had better elsewhere. Interesting preparation, but I'd skip this one the next time. And finally, the piece de resistance was the Guinea hen two ways (roasted & confit). It was just... perfect. Tender, juicy, rich. The breast was served with ramp sauce and roasted sunchoke. The confit was just wonderful. More ramp foam, and morels. The space is actually pretty big, of like I mentioned before, it's very popular. So make a reservation well in advance, or show up for first-come-first-served bar seating. They also have a backyard, which is super cool. I loved the food, I loved the cocktails, I loved their philosophy. Olmsted is an absolute must for food lovers! read more

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Went there for the first time for brunch last weekend. Made a reservation for 6 people but last minute we added another person into our table. The servers were really nice about it, and were being very accommodating to our needs. My glass of water was never empty and was constantly filled up to the top! I love the interior decor as well as their backyard! As for the food, it completely blew my mind! Every dish was so unique in the flavor and presentation. Knowing the fact that they grew their greens in their backyard, this is basically a semi backyard farm to table, I love it even more! 7 of us we ordered about 8 dishes, and if we werent so full, we would have get to try their dessert too. oh well, next time! Because I will definitely visit Olmsted again! I highly recommend! :) Thank you for the great experience the whole time in Olmsted! read more

After my boyfriend tried making a reservation to Olmsted for 2 weeks straight (maybe 3 weeks), he finally got us a brunch reservation! I didn't care if it was brunch or dinner, all I knew was that it was going to be good for sure. I checked the menu again before we went and my expectations were a bit low because the menu seemed so small. Now that I've gone -- although their menu is short, they finesse everything. We enjoyed everything that we ordered and couldn't be more satisfied. The restaurant itself isn't that large but they have bar seating as well (i'm not sure if this is FCFS). There's is ample lighting, enough for you to share that insta picture and have everyone DMing you about the restaurant! I promise. They have an extremely cute garden space in the back where you can go there after your meal to finish your drink. They also have a shortlist for food as well (more finger foods). Like always, we order too much food but never regret it. We started with the gravlax and when it arrived, it looked to good to be eaten, especially since the lox was colored so beautifully. It's served with ricotta cream cheese and everything bagel chips. This was good but extremely salty but the ricotta and pickled veggies help cut through the flavor a bit. I probably wouldn't order this again when I come back. The egg roll on the other hand was the cutest dish I've seen at a restaurant. It's served in it's own custom Olmsted packaging and served with local green ketchup and sweet and sour sauce! I couldn't get over how the packaging was throughout my entire meal. Also, I was so distracted that I didn't realize the egg roll was literally an egg roll, filled with eggs bacon and cheese. Loved it!! The potato latke arrived on a skillet and was extremely crispy on the outside and a tad soft inside. My favorite part of this dish was the lemon creme fraiche because it was so refreshing but definitely needed some hot sauce/ketchup... Lastly, the duck duo completed my weekend serving of eggs. There was definitely a slight game-y taste to the dish, balanced perfectly with the extra cilantro on top. It could've used a little less cilantro, but we ended up mixing up the whole bowl and scooping it into the sweet pita. THIS PITA WAS LIFE CHANGING. I almost wanted to go ask the chef for the pita recipe... It was so soft and fluffy, almost like I was eating a pillow... The mix of sweet and salty in one bite... this sealed the meal and gave us the perfect ending to brunch! I haven't had such a memorable brunch in a while. Usually you find the same thing across every brunch menu, but Olmsted changed the brunch game. I loved and am already trying to get another reservation ASAP. Can't wait to try the dinner menu! read more

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Summery: Lives up to the hype. Sixty days for a reservation... yeah, of course. Because it's worth waiting for. NY Times review. Dead on. Here is the order: Gobi cauliflower The duck w naan and pear chutney Carrot crepe Sea scallops Rutabaga tagliatelle Frozen yogurt Cocktail: red grape. You're welcome. Ps - Wes our server was awesome. read more

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What an experience! Went here to celebrate my husband's 72nd birthday and a belated 30th birthday for our son-in-law. They have a tasting menu that they accommodated for my fish allergy and son's shellfish allergy. Our daughter and myself added the wine pairing and the guys shared a stout. The menu changes with the seasons so we'll definitely have to return. We added the bread and short ribs with black garlic to the dinner. The appetizer had crab/kale Rangoon and a vegan choice with spinach. We tasted fried duck rilette, and artic char, pickled delicata squash and so much more. We finished the meal with vanilla orange ice cream with freeze dried cranberries. One of the most amazing food experiences I've ever had. read more

This place is delicious. The service was top notch. Will definitely return. We walked in tonight and got two seats at the bar. Place was full up for the night with reservations and for good reason. The bartender who served us was awesome. We joked all night, he made great drinks - and was willing to indulge us with some off menu libations, and his recommendations were spot on. We ordered the crawfish boil crackers and the fried fiddlehead ferns to start, the carrot crepe in the middle, and the Guinea hen and scallops for the mains. Everything but the crackers was recommended. Before we knew it a complementary order of their delicious meat wrapped pretzel puffs appeared - something recommended but we passed on and after one bite we immediately realized the error our ways. The crawfish boil crackers were the most interesting thing we ate - think an amazing crawfish boil in a spicy chip. The fried fiddleheads were good too but hard to compete with the other two. The carrot crepe was the surprise of the night. I wasn't expecting much but the flavors were spot on and the crepe, clams, and sunflower seeds had really fun textures. Mains were both really good but for me the Guinea hen took the cake. It's served with this amazing confit that I almost licked out of the bowl. Since we sat at the bar, we didn't really see how service went, but our food and the food around us came out quickly, piping hot, and exactly how we ordered it. We're definitely going back with a reservation to sit on their back patio. read more

Olmsted - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tonight's menu was by far the best iteration I've had here. Eggplant tempura came with an addicting shiso sauce. Duck liver mousse- always so tasty. Garden spatzle - so light, so delicious. Grilled pork belly- SO tender. wtf. Came with a vinaigrette that was more of just a savory delicious sauce. Dry rubbed scallops- also unbelievably silky and tender. Tomato schnitzel - I have no idea what this was made of but it came with a bunch of incredible sauces and was so, so tasty. Also, Emanuel at the bar was the nicest human ever. read more

This is a nice restaurant, but nothing is that good or that interesting. I certainly don't feel a need to go back. Everything was fine. The fried squash rings were tasty, but dry, without sauce, without much of a depth of flavor. The crab rangoon was a slightly classed up version of the dish -- real crab instead of sarimi -- but again, that's fine. If you're sensing a trend, then you basically get the thrust of my experience of Olmsted. The most fun dish was certainly the s'mors with housemade marshmallows that diners toast themselves in the restaurant's backyard. But they're just s'mors, and they're served with a wrapped bar of Hershey's milk chocolate. For the price and for the fuss it takes to get a reservation, one can certainly do better. read more

Great atmosphere, highly in tune waitstaff, and definitely bustling on a Saturday night. Quite a show from the bar, since you can see the entire kitchen adjacent to you. Reservations are a must, and take a number because there's a stand-by list also. We trusted recommendations from our bartender/waiter, and we were not disappointed. Their Duck Confit dish was one of the most outrageously delicious things I have ever had. Soft corn cake, slow cooked duck, and sliced breast on the side make for a ton of flavor. Watch out for that Dan Dan Spaetzle. There's a reason there are 3 red peppers next to it, so grab a beer while enjoying. Our party of two tried a little of everything, and had an undetermined amount of wine. It was under $250, and I considered it dinner and a show. read more

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This was our 2nd time dining here but first time for brunch. We sat at the bar and started the meal with some much needed carrot mimosas. The thought of putting carrot juice in a mimosa never occurred to me but instantly, it sounded delicious and happily it was in fact, actually delicious. First course was the House Gravlax, uber-thin slices of salmon served with Scallion Ricotta and Everything Bagel Crackers. They were wonderfully light and refreshing, and a great way to start the meal. Next up was the House-made Egg rolls served in a cute Olmsted fast food container. The egg rolls are far from fast food and you know that right when you crunch into all their bacon, egg, and cheese egg goodness. We followed that with the Rooftop Romaine which segued into the Grilled Breakfast Burger. This is what we walked into the restaurant knowing we wanted to try and it didn't disappoint. The Apple Strudel Sticky Rolls were exactly as good as those 4 perfect words sound when put together. The highlight of our brunch though, was our server, who made the best Irish coffee I've ever had in New York. What he later told us was that he lived in San Francisco and had spent some time at Buena Vista Cafe, which made the drink famous in the states in the 1950s. Long story short: we asked the right guy for an Irish Coffee. Overall, another great experience! Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Really good brunch spot. I had high expectations and they were met. We started with drinks, I had a Virgin Mary and it was amazing. We ordered the potatoe latke, butternut squash bread, duck duo, and spinach borek. Everything was delicious. Service was attentive and water was constantly refilled. They are fairly small plates but we were stuffed with the amount we got. Can't wait to return to try other menu items. read more

Olmsted - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a lovely spot to have in our neck of the woods. The decor is understated if well crafted (much of it from local artists), an air of sophistication while maintaining a quaintness that is more restrained. The food is excellent, the tomato schnitzel is exquisite. The menu reflects the seasons and I look forward to being to revisit it again soon. They are very accommodating of dietary restrictions, being able to deftly adjust the preparation to keep the magic of the dish. As some have noted, a bit of a shock not see a star or two, but then again, it keeps the crowds at bay (somewhat). read more

So this was a particularly special night - my girlfriend and I got engaged earlier in the day and this was part of a surprise evening for her. So yeah, take all my gushing review with a grain of salt, but I truly had a wonderful experience. First and foremost the restaurant helped me out with getting a booking even when Saturday RESY was showing nothing 2 weeks out. We ran through a fair portion of the menu, each dish was more delicious than the last. Started the evening with the Lobster Thermidor, and then walked our way around some exquisite Kale Crab Rangoon followed by a filling Beef Tartar. The main event consisted of Roast and Grilled Duck as well as English Pea Falafel. The duck was favorite - the sour cherry really offset the richness of the duck, it was absolutely incredible. Our server Felice was attentive and brought such a warm and joyful smile to our experience, she's a real treat if you have the chance to meet her. Start to finish I couldn't be more happy with our time there! read more

The food and atmosphere reeked of pretentiousness. Exorbitantly expensive for meager portions of food. I paid $88 dollars (with tip) for a thimble sized cup of soup, 1 crab rangoon, and 1 small duck deep fried stick plus the main meal of ribs...no sorry one rib wiht sauce). Not a repeat. Not even a matter of inflation. I'm just appalled. read more

Came here for dinner one time and it was GREAT! The beet cocktail is to die for. Came here for brunch, too. They do not take reservations, but we popped in and got a 2:45pm slot. After a long long wait we finally were seated and the level of service was outstanding. They took great care of us after waiting for a long time outside on the patio. Even though the place doesn't allow for seating past 3:00pm they took us at 3:10pm and served us a full meal for brunch. Their food innovative, different, creative, and delicious. AND located in an awesome area of Brooklyn, too. I highly suggest coming here...and if you can't get in...be warned that you are not guaranteed a table if you come back when you get the text that your table is ready (if the people before you take forever to leave). All in all, great and thank you for management for dealing with our Brett-Kavanaugh-esque entitlement. #Yale #Legacy #ServeMeFoodASAP read more

Olmsted is a beautiful restaurant that, overall, lives up to the hype. Food and service are both excellent. The backyard is really special. I went with hubs and we just ordered bunch of stuff to share. The Dan Dan spaetzel was a favorite, it really well done. Nice heat but well-balanced. Loved the bouillabaisse hot pot and the carrot crepe which was a perfect blend of sweet freshness and umami. I can't speak to the pork dish but hubs loved it. We ended the meal with the s'mores, which was fun but also kind of felt like a gimmick. Delicious, because s'mores, but a thing that we could probably do without next time. read more

Great food for brunch--shareable dishes and a cute garden put back where you can wait for your table. Loved the vibe and the breakfast burger is amazing! read more

Olmsted - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing! Everything from the food to service to decor is excellent! Especially loved the wall of hanging plants and am told the back garden is beautiful but haven't been yet. Warmly greeted and seated right away with our reservation (made about a month in advance). Excellent cocktails (especially fond of the lavender bourbon cocktail!) and extensive wine list. Ordered the cauliflower okinomiyaki (great flavors, nice textures) and another special small plate they had that day (Japanese egg custard soup with celery root salad) which was a true winner. For entrees, had the trout - blew my mind, so delicious, melt in your mouth, and had the rutabaga tagliatelle with black truffle and brown butter - very creative and flavorful. Portions are on the small side, but for the flavor, service, and quality, I'm happy to go back. read more

DO NOT GO IF YOU ARE A VEGAN, VEGETARIAN OR PESCATARIAN. Literally one of the worst meals we have ever received. We paid for a multiple course dinner and the vegan and vegetarian had to sit most of the courses out. Of course, we were told before making our reservation the restaurant "absolutely could" accommodate a vegan and pescaratian. The vegan was literally served a slice of potato on a plate (that was it!) and for dessert a "fruit platter" which was a bowl of sliced apples and CANNED MANDARIN ORANGES. The pescatarian didn't fare much better- a tiny piece of bland fish with mushy broccoli on top- nothing else- no sides, nothing. It was very insulting for the price. Meanwhile, the meat-eaters in our party had multiple courses and sides with their meals. Again, if you are a vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian stay far away from this place. Very disappointing. We left feeling insulted. read more

Olmsted - This was literally my Thanksgiving "dinner." Trust me, do not eat here if you're vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been wanting to go to Olmstead for a while. Finally made a reservation way ahead and was excited to go. So much fun. Delicious creative dishes. Loved the kale crab Rangoon. The lobster Thermidor. Carrots with clams. Didn't like the tartare. But we had three orders of the chocolate mousse! read more

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The food here is excellent. The service is great - the bartenders, servers and hostess couldn't be nicer. However, on a recent Friday night we were served five courses in under 35 minutes. I understand the weekend rush, especially sitting at a bar, but when you're paying over $200 for a nice meal, the last thing I want is to feel like I'm being rushed out. I spoke to the manager upon leaving and sadly he seemed to care less and said "we'll see you next time." without apology. Bummer, really wanted to love Olmsted since it had been on my list for so long. I will say eating the s'mores dessert outside was a highlight and very fun. read more

My friends and I walked in for a Saturday morning brunch. The three of us arrived at 11am, which is 30 minutes before their opening at 11:30am. The line started forming around 11:15am and at 11:30am, they called the parties with reservations first followed by walk-ins. We waited for about 10 minutes in their perfectly curated garden area before getting seated. Not a bad wait at all considering the hype this place is receiving. The three of us shared the Butternut Squash Bread, Egg Rolls, Potato Latke, and the Duck Duo. It seemed as if the waitstaff overly encouraged us to order more food (they recommend 5-7 dishes for 2 people sharing, though we made due with 4 overall and we were all satisfied). The kitchen staff was very accommodating towards food restrictions and allergies and half an order of Egg Rolls were made without bacon and the Duck Duo was made without dairy. Everything was very tasty and the staff was generous with the coffee refills. I will say that the Duck Duo was on the salty side and I was not a fan of the heaps of sugar on the pita bread. Also, the bacon in the egg rolls seemed a bit paltry. It also felt like we waited a while to receive our food. That said, it was a pleasant experience overall and I would come back to try their dinner menu. Olmstead clearly put a lot of thought into making guests feel comfortable in their space and making their menu unique yet comforting. I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant and the decor and dinnerware was beautiful. 4/5 would recommend. read more

Commitment is hard. You want to invest your heart and loyalty into something, but you don't know if they're going to be around. That's the deal with restaurants on Vanderbilt Avenue. The shelf life for a restaurant on Vanderbilt isn't long. Cooklyn, which was where Olmstead is, was such a hit. It had to last, NOPE! Vanderbilt is weird. One day it's all quiet. The next three Korean spots open within a week. I'm here to tell you Olmsted is here to stay. Promise! Whether or not you'll be alive the next time a reservation is available is another story. Seriously, please attempt to make one now. One might be available in six years. Kidding aside if you want to go sometime soon, I got two options for you. First, Mondays. Everyone's least favorite day of the week. Here, Mondays are no reservation. So you can just walk right in, and hope to snag a table. You're gonna wait, so you may want to go on the earlier side or wait till a lousy, cold, dreary day in which people don't like going out. (Survival is for the fittest) Your other option is to sit at the bar. First come, first serve. You have to get there right away though. Olmsted opens at five right now, but their hours can change, so be sure to check in with them or their website if you plan to do that. My first time there I got their early went for the bar seating. I personally enjoy bar seating so it was grand for me. Three of us perched up there and began our journey. The drinks here are top of the line. The cocktails are well designed and pack a good punch. I personally enjoyed the Lavender. We kicked our meal off with the cauliflower with pickled red onions. Excellent starter. If you can only get one small dish though, go with the mullet tartare. Simply delicious. The rutabaga tagliatelle was so good we got it twice. Well it was by mistake, but it's that good you may want to order two servings. The scallops were lovely. Not too filling but very tasty. Last we had the big hype dish. The guinea hen. This is their star, and it shines. Succulent, juicy, and tender. Paired with a sauce that compliments it perfectly. We ate every morsel. Make sure you get it. The space is intimate and pleasant. Beautiful store front. The service is impeccable. The bartenders and waitstaff are fantastic. All very nice and friendly. So if you're looking for a special place to book your special someone's next birthday, ehhh you might not be able to swing it here, maybe two birthdays from now you can get a reservation. Or just wing it on a Monday or right when they open. Either way, you have to come here. read more

Everything is on point at this place. We got purifies to start and duck confit and scallops for the main course. Everything was so delicious, I couldn't help it I had to order their frozen yogurt with Lavender and honey. That's it. I'll never be skinny if Olmsted is just 15 min walking from my house. Thank you! read more

Olmsted - Amazing garden on the back. Please don't ever loose this atmosphere you created out there - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We luckily came to Olmstead on a Monday when they do walk ins rather than reservations and had the most whimsical experience. Every detail is carefully assembled, from the napkin rings and menus that you're presented with to the creative, thoughtful presentation of the food and cocktails. The stars of our experience were the Shandy cocktail (DANGEROUSLY crushable) and the Caccio e Pepe (my new cheat meal). Jake, our bartender, was welcoming and offered excellent guidance for our meal. Oh also, the backyard is a magical fairytale wonderland where much rose will be consumed. See you on Friday for brunch! Simple. Elegant. Unpretentious. read more