Rarely does a restaurant exceed expectations, but I think Olmsted was worth all the hype! I'm not sure why there are bad reviews on here, but people are entitled to having different preferences in food. My one complaint is that Olmsted is pretty expensive for the small portions, but the execution and imagination in the dishes are worth it for a special occasion. Reservations are impossible to get-- prepare to hover on the reservation website (Resy) when they open to make reservations a month out. The service was excellent and courteous, the space was beautiful and inviting. The only thing that annoyed me about the restaurant is that in the winter, if you sit near the front door or near the back door to the garden, it's ALWAYS cold because every time the door opens, a gust of wind comes in. Anyway... that's beside the point. The food here is creative but balanced, which many "fancy" restaurants don't pull off successfully. I really enjoyed the exciting things the team here does with vegetables. The wine list is decent, and more than half the bottles are less than $60. For two people, we ordered two "snacks", two small plates, one entree, and dessert. It was more than enough food (we were plenty full), and we definitely could have done with one less small plate or without dessert. - The duck liver mousse is covered with a thin layer of honey instead of the usual aspic. I really liked the honey and savory liver mousse together. The mousse was one of my favorite things. - The beer battered delicata squash is delightful. It's wonderfully crisp, and the interesting seasoning on top (seeds, wild rice, seaweed?) is savory, umami, and not overpowering in the slightest and the squash still shines through. - The sweet potato and uni pierogies worked well with the sauerkraut on top. I personally prefer a traditional pierogi (heavy, comforting, and... cheap :)) If you do order this, it's better steamed than fried so you can taste the uni. Not sure I would order it again, but it was tasty nonetheless. - The carrot crepe is beautiful and creative, but it's not something I'd order again. It's an interesting mixture of texture (soft and delicate crepe, chewy clams, and crunchy raw carrot ribbons) and flavors (sweet, savory, fishy), but I agree with some reviewers that it doesn't necessarily work well together. It's fun and interesting to eat, but I think the dish is just that. It's been on their menu since day 1, so it's worth a try if it's your first time here, but I wouldn't order it again. - Trout with creamed Brussels sprouts - Delicious. Didn't expect it to work, but the combination of everything was fantastic! I would definitely order this again. - I'm not a frozen yogurt/ice cream fan, but I ordered this because it's their signature dessert. It's refreshing and light. The frozen yogurt is a very smooth, slightly tart, greek frozen yogurt topped with a wonderfully warm, whipped light meringue of honey and lavender. The honey and lavender are nicely balanced, neither overpowering the other. I really enjoyed this dessert and it's a great thing to order if you want something sweet but light. FYI - The garden is only for drinks and dessert. As of November, there is no "seating" outside for food. read more

Mondays they don't take reservations! We arrived 10 minutes after they opened for dinner and were sent to the garden to wait to be seated. The garden was a lovely place to start my wine flight. The wait was only 10 minutes. We ordered the lobster thermidor which essentially tasted like a lobster rind. It came with an airy cheesy lobster sauce that was delicious. The pork belly was fast but way too much fat and not enough meat. The duck was the highlight. Both the duck breast and the confit were great. Finally, for dessert you go back to the garden to end the evening. I didn't love being on top of my neighbor in the garden but the plentiful homemade marshmallows made it worth it. Only complaint... After the s'mores I was super sticky and there is only one bathroom for the whole restaurant so I had sticky hands for a while. read more

Olmsted - Wine flight.. Loved the rose! Not too sweet - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Total disappointment!!! We are from out of state and had read about Olmsted, its Michelin rating and the brilliant chef Greg Baxtrom. We considered ourselves lucky to have a reservation. We ordered three courses: snacks, then small plates, and larger plates. Snacks (3) and small plates (3) were all served together. We then waited 45 minutes for our last three dishes. Food was cold and bland. At no point did our server apologize for the time lags. We were made to feel that we we were lucky to be there! Maybe they just had an off night, yet based on our experience we cannot recommend Olmsted and I don't believe we shall be back. read more

Went here with a friend before heading to the Islanders game and was excited to check this place out after hearing so many great reviews. After talking with the waiter, we decided to go with 1 snack, 2 medium plates, and 2 entrees--which was a good amount of food overall: Popcorn monkfish (3.5 stars): I love monkfish. This dish did not disappoint, but obviously with a fish as flavorful as monkfish, I thought that some of that flavor was lost in the frying process. Still a good dish nonetheless. Pierogies (4 stars): I can't quite put my finger on what makes this dish so pleasing to the palette, but we got them steamed and they were cooked perfectly. Each bite was flavorful--not earth shatteringly so--but very good. Beef tartare (4.5 stars): This is apparently one of the newer items on the menu and it is bound to be a favorite. Though it has the looks of a classic tartare, the flavor with the broccoli and béarnaise sauce really provides an added layer. Trout (4 stars): This dish was completely unique and unlike anything I've really eaten before as far as fish goes. The flavors really went well together and every bite was very fresh. That being said, the flavor was a bit limited and I wish I could taste a little bit more of the meatiness from the fish. Lamb (4.5 stars): This is definitely some of the most tender and flavorful lamb I've had in the city. Though the dish is a bit on the small side, it packs a punch of flavor and was a great way to end the meal. Overall, this place serves up some very good dishes and is great at creating a multi-course dining experience as they serve one plate at a time, keeping everything super fresh. The service was friendly and attentive and we were lucky enough to sit overlooking the kitchen, which was an added bonus. Definitely a solid place out in Brooklyn. read more

Cute place that I've been wanting to try for a long time and we finally made it over for a brunch during a very snowy day. The service was fine and the restaurant has a spacious garden in the back that was extra cute cause of the snow fall. There were some yummy dishes from the many that we ordered, my favorite being the house gravlax for the starter and Vietnamese pizza from the main. The yogurt was underwhelming and potato latke was super burnt on the outside. Carrot Kati roll was good and the waffles were yummy but the server poured too much syrup on it even though it came on the side. I would love to try their dinner one day. read more

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Enh. I had eaten dinner here before and remembered it being good. I recently received an email about a post-Thanksgiving pre-fixe brunch they were offering this weekend. It was expensive, $75/person, but I thought it would be a nice final meal with visiting family and made a reservation. We arrived about 10 min before our reservation but they turned us away at the door because they hadn't opened yet and told us to wait outside. It was just over 30 degrees out. When we came back they sat us right by the front window despite the rest of the restaurant being empty. We mentioned that it was cold up there, but they said they were going to turn on the heat but it never warmed up. Included were four courses - a small loaf of bread to start, then egg/cheese/bacon (or no bacon for veg) eggrolls and a salad, then what they called Shukshuka but really was green beans in a cast iron with a poached egg, then a very sweet waffle. You had to share things (bc family style) but they offered no serving pieces, you had to keep using your own silverware and serve yourselves onto your tiny plates. I asked if they could do a bloody mary without worcestershire, nope (not so uncommon that it's in a pre-made mix but some places will still make you a drink from scratch). I know poached eggs are usually runny but the ones on our "Shakshuka" were actually raw. We said something and the waiter took it back, then everyone in the kitchen huddled together and stared at us. They brought us another one with overcooked eggs. At the end of the meal, we asked for Decaf, which they didn't have and no other hot drink was offered as an option until we asked about Decaf tea. The food was very mediocre, not as innovative/unique as I remembered, and the service was really flat. At one point they did come to wipe the table, but only cleaned about a third of what had fallen off the bread tray or from us serving ourselves. Just overall a pretty disappointing ripoff, especially considering it was more $$$ than an amazing dinner with two drinks each, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a shared glass of wine and dessert at a great restaurant in W'burg earlier in the week. read more

Went with my parents and boyfriend. My parents and I arrived early and they were able to seat us (it was 5:30, reservation at 5:45). My boyfriend was coming from work so he was running a few minutes late. At 5:49 the hostess told us we had to order in the next 5 minutes because of the next reservation. We had literally just had a few sips of our cocktails. Luckily bf came within a few minutes but the pressure was ON! When our waitress explained the way the menu worked (sharing) we ordered about 4 or 5 dishes to share and she said it wasn't enough. We then ordered several more. Wayyyy too much food. And we are big eaters The fried squash and liver mousse were good. Duck was amazing. We didn't like the carrot crepe nor the scallops. Great atmosphere and music. I actually would recommend but just make sure not to get bullied!!! read more

Dinner at Olmstead was delicious, the flavors were fun and interesting, and the cocktail menu is well done. But the real highlight was our server, Emma, who made the night special with her great recommendations and cool ease. Not sure the food is worth all the hype of the place, but it was solid. Emma is definitely worth the hype. Thank you for a lovely dinner! read more

After the Covid lecture about how one must wear a mask except while eating, our party of 5 perused the menu. We had a couple of questions about some of the selections. The server told us that they usually recommend that with a party our size we order one of "everything" on the menu so each of us could get a couple of bites. While the lunch menu wasn't huge, that would cost approx. $250 not including drinks. We were told that each dish would be served as soon as it was prepared which would have been fine except for the very very long delay for 2 of the entrees. I'm not complaining about the food...it was memorable, creative, and delicious, but I felt the experience was a bit snooty and pretentious. Maybe a better place to take a date with whom you want to impress! read more

So it seems like they worked out most of the service kinks from when they first opened and the food is still killer. Staff still has a bit of a "you're welcome" attitude but whatever. My only real problem now is the music is TERRIBLE and SO LOUD. Why do I want to listen to pop music I know the words to at my expensive dinner?! The music does not enhance the experience AT ALL. Maybe I wouldn't notice it if it weren't so so so loud? It's too loud. Guys? Turn it down please. I would give this place five stars for food and five for drinks and a whopping -1 for service. They have no idea how to take a wait list and seat tables in an efficient manor. Hell, I haven't worked at a restaurant since college and I could have done a better job! The server we had outside was snide and rude and had a lot of quips when we expressed concern that we'd be quoted 30 min and it had been an hour. The server inside was basically dead. They weren't excited about anything and having tasted the food there was a LOT to be excited about. Lastly, take care of people who live in the neighborhood and we will take care of you LONG after the droves of Manhattanites stop coming (and they will stop coming). We're good people and we wanna eat at your space. Remember us, cause we don't forget. 1. Charcuturie pretzels good 2. Carrot crepe good 3. Guinea Hen good read more

I had been wanting to try Olmsted since Pete Wells raved about them nearly a year ago. Reservations have to be made wayyyyy in advance, but I was somehow able to score a res for 4 at 8:30 on a Sunday. Maybe the 4th of July weekend had us lucking out, since everyone was gone from the city. Olmsted is gorgeous--plants line the walls and their outdoor garden in the back, where they get some of the produce they serve in the restaurant, also has cocktail tables outside. The crowd was bizarre--it was a mix of normal people and some of the absolute worst in Brooklyn hipster that I've seen. People kept going out to the back, and every one kept looking more and more bizarre (I'm talking about you, man in striped suspenders and a straw hat). ANYWAYS, that's beside the point. The waiter said a light meal was 4 items from each portion of the menu (snacks, appetizer, entree) and it wasn't common to do the entire menu. We ordered 2 snacks, 3 apps, and 3 entrees, and it was more than enough. Honestly, this made me feel like he was pushing an upsell...not a great thing for fine dining. So, besides that, everything was immaculate. The crawfish boil crackers, seemingly made from puffed rice, were delicious. Fried pickles--all kinds of pickled vegetables--were wonderful. The crispy fried pork belly came with a delicious, homemade buckwheat cracker on top, and it was delicious. The bluefish salad was incredible--perfectly cured, and it tasted like it was just smoked. The way the cold wafted from the salad was quite pleasing to the eye. The carrot crepe was weird, amazing, and wild. You should get it. Entrees were the same. Delicious English pea falafel with fresh mini pitas and labne were delightful. The house-cured pastrami was truly, truly excellent, and the pieces of potato underneath were a real treat. The showstopper, though, was the trout. The emulsion with trout roe was unreal, and the trout--wrapped in chard--was flawlessly cooked and executed. We were stuffed from that (not 4-4-4, but 2-3-3), but still shared the chocolate mousse. It was simple, classic, and delicious. SO, why 4 stars? Well, I didn't like the upsell, and although Olmsted was delicious, I still can't come close to putting it above (or on par) with Battersby. When the menu changes, as it undoubtedly does with the season, I will definitely be back. Maybe they'll get that magical 5th star. tl;dr: Make reservations way in advance. Absolutely delicious. Not quite as good as Battersby. Go there now. read more

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Came here on a weekday around 6pm. Was told there was a 2 hour wait. Sure thats fine, so we head on over to the backyard garden area to wait and have some appetizers. Nice seating area- we decided to order crawfish crackers, and snap pea sushi. Crawfish crackers were delicious, flavorful and crispy. Definitely wish there were more pieces! Snap pea sushi was ehh, but refreshing. After a long wait, we were finally called in for seating. We ordered the carrot crepe. dry rubbed scallops, and the trout. Let me tell you, if you are hungry or impatient. This is not the place for you!! Each dish takes forever to come and the kitchen in my opinion is too small for the amount of people being served. Portion size is laughable for entrees. But really I will be basing my review on the flavor. Carrot crepe- Tasty rich flavor, the sauce that its served in is delicious. Serving size I would describe is like a small tapa plate. There were a few pieces of garnish on top that didn't go well with the dish. Dry rubbed scallops- Scallops came in a single skewer (3 pieces) with a side of dipping sauce. Scallops were extremely small. They were like the size of 1 scallop cut up into 3 pieces. For $20, I would expect a little larger portion size.. However the scallops were delicious. The dipping sauce went well with it. Trout- This dish was super delicous!! I just wished the serving size wasn't like two bitefuls. Fish was buttery and moist. Spinach fresh, and the sauce is to die for. Took almost an hour to come though. Overall ok experience. Food tasted great, but portion sizes leave you wanting for more! My advise, don't come here on an empty stomach or if you are on time constraint. Expect a long wait on eveything. read more

I was really looking forward to my visit to Olmsted, but we were very disappointed. Ee were seated where the air conditioner was dripping next to me. I was unhappy with the Ramp cocktail. I am a big fan of Gin Gibsons, and this drink just had way too much vinegar. I could not drink it and sent it back. We thought that Watermelon Sushi was terrible, all you tasted was bonito flakes. It was a waste of good fish. We liked the carrot crepe. The crab rangoons were under seasoned, and it was just poor presentation that the dumplings did not fit in the bowl for the sauce. We got the smoked duck - which was way to smokey - the duck was tender, and that was good - but you tasted only smoke. It was a waste of a good piece of duck. The scallops were prepared well, BUT - that corn/blueberry sauce was not good. We also had to wait 20 minutes for the scallops. I think the server did not put the order in until we checked in with her. I appreciated not being charged for the Ramp cocktail. Overall it was a big disappointment! I would not recommend Olmsted and I doubt I will be interested in trying it out again. read more

Are you people kidding me? Have any of you actually eaten at a sit down restaurant before? Were you James Beard reviewers lucid when you ate here? I've never been more disappointed with a restaurant in my entire life, and I was a New Yorker living in LA for 4 years, so that's saying a lot. It takes a ton of effort for me to come to Brooklyn, especially to try food, but I felt compelled after seeing all the stellar reviews and knowing the chef is a former Alinea alum, a place I enjoyed very much. The place is super casual, but I wouldn't expect anything more from Brooklyn. We started off with the oysters, which are nothing special, and the popcorn monkfish, which could have been deep fried anything and it would have tasted the same. The carrot crepe that everyone raved about was underseasoned- I would have preferred to just have the cooked littleneck clams that came inside. The Yakitori was appalling- reminiscent of when I attempted to cook chicken for the first time in college on my illegal balcony grill. There are no words left for this disgusting dish. The rutabaga tagliatelle is nothing like real pasta and crunchy, though at least seasoned. Only redeeming qualities were the rosemary cocktail I had and the outdoor patio where you can go roast marshmallows for s'mores, though this has been done a billion times over in West Hollywood. Wish we could have eaten out here the whole time, but my view of this place can't be changed. So beyond disappointed. Back to Manhattan I go and will forever remain. read more

A dinner for two at this place burned a hole in my wallet and cost me maybe 2 weeks worth of groceries but I would come here again in a heartbeat. Arrived here on a MONDAY (HELLOOO WHO GOES OUT ON A MONDAY ) at 7PM and told the next earliest seating was at 9:30PM. I was pretty hungry then and almost cried. Luckily, they give you the option to hang out in this beauuuutiful outdoor garden/bar in the back - think Christmas lights strung above you, small benches with portable heating encircling a small herb garden, and wooden crates with flowers and greenery behind every bench. We went when it was ~55 degrees outside, but the garden was pleasantly warm. They'll also give you blankets if you ask for them. In this garden, you can order wine, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and weirdly enough, a $20 make-your-own smores kit over charcoal... (There were a lot of people making smores - they give you a lot of marshmallows but we didn't think it was worth $20 to relive childhood at a date-y restaurant but maybe its a thing). I easily could've stayed in this garden for 2 hours waiting for a seat in the actual restaurant with these amenities (snacks/drinks, etc), but we were called in for a seat within 1 hour. All of the dishes were beautifully presented and our waiter was super patient in explaining everything to us. The portions are tiny and each dish is pretty pricey. I heard the menu changes very frequently but we ordered: -Crab Rangoon: These crispy dumplings came in a Chinese takeout box with a sweet-sour dip on the side. Was surprisingly able to taste the crab! Wasn't our favorite thing on the menu because the dishes that followed blew this out of the water. -Duck Chakna: I thought chakna was always a stew, but this came as 3 things - a bowl of duck and thinly sliced red cabbage, a citrusy sauce, and 2 pieces of naan bread. We made a taco out of these three things and it was absolutely delicious - warm, refreshing and savory. -Pork Collar with broccoli and mustard sauce: THIS. WAS. AMAZING. If you order anything here, you should try to the pork collar. This dish took the longest to come out of the kitchen, but the pork was incredibly tender and delicious, and the mustard sauce complimented the grilled broccoli and pork so well. It was pure joy eating this. My boyfriend said the meat reminded him of waygu beef. -Lavender Frozen yogurt with honey (ordered in the garden): I thought this mix of sour and sweet felt super strange during first few bites but this dessert grew on me. It's also beautifully presented, with a few lavender flowers above a honey-lavender whipped cream which sits above a scoop of frozen yogurt. In terms of cocktails drinks, I really liked the Soba! Most of their cocktails are named after herbs - probably because of the whole farm-to-table theme they have going. Otherwise, they have a pretty limited wine list. They did have an assortment of tea to choose from though! The interior decor was very homey and very "green" - think plants and vines over the walls, wooden walls, slightly dimmed lighting... I enjoyed it so much I spent more than 3 hours at this restaurant on a Monday night. Maybe that's why their wait times/reservations times are so awful - you just don't want to leave!! read more

Olmsted - Outdoor garden in the back - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Don't get it. Whole experience was so random and hodgepodge. Thought it was Farm to table? It's more like seafood dragged through the garden, weird. Service was pretentious from the hostess to the server. Doesn't deserve the hype. Thank goodness for the taco food truck parked curbside in front of the restaurant. read more

Loved it. It's a great place for a date or to have good food and drinks with your friends. Lil pricey but worth every penny. You won't be disappointed read more

Olmsted - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I think Olmsted may be an unintentional victim of the hype machine. It received stellar reviews in the press and apparently a James Beard semifinalist. As a result, reservations are next to impossible. The alluring back patio/garden is great, the cocktails are creative, and the service is on-point, so there's that. For me though, it comes down to what I'm eating...and for that, I was honestly disappointed and found the meal to be very average. ..not near the level I had anticpated. To be specific...why all the fried selections? Crawfish boil crackers? These were essentially thick, crunchy fried potato chips. Fried pickles?? My wife pointed out the dive bar in our 'hood also serves fried pickes. Popcorn monkfish? Not much different than the standard fast food popcorn shrimp served at Popeyes. Cod Fritters? Really? Fritters? See what I mean? These weren't bad..you can fry-up anything and it'll taste good, but this type of fare was far from what I had anticpated. Granted these are snacks and starters, but given the small portions, you have but no choice to order 1 of each. The rest of the meal (we tried most of the menu) meandered around a few tasty items ...duck, their carrot crepe...tasty but confusing, the rutabaga 'tagliatelle'..laced with about 11 stickes of butter, and their yakitori. Nothing wrong with yakitori - small pieces of chicken breast, tenderloin or thigh grilled then skewered...just so run-of-the-mill. Maybe my expectations were set too high based on what I had read. ..and that's not their fault. Wish I had better things to say, but unfortunately I don't. read more

SO disappointing after hearing such great things about this place. Food was meh. We were surrounded by a swarm of fruit flies coming from the plants above us inside the restaurant. Wait staff efficient but almost arrogant about how great the food was (it really wasn't). For small plates, Freeks Mill and The Farm On Adderley both outshines this place by far. Would NOT go there again. A total waste of money. read more

I went for dinner for my birthday. It was quite difficult to make a reservation, but I was very excited to be able to get one and celebrate my birthday there. Restaurant is very nice, service is great. The food however...nothing special and some things actually taste bad. - Duck Liver Mousse: There is honey on top of the mousse, which is revolting for anybody who loves pate. After I scraped the honey off, the pate is good, but nothing special. I've had better pate from several other places. - Beer battered squash: There is this strange sweet glaze on top of the rings, which is topped by some seeds and toasted seaweed. As a result, you get this weird sweet fishy taste, which actually ruins the squash because it completely overpowers it. I scraped off the toppings, of which it was just a plain beer battered squash, which of course tastes good but is not special. - Carrot Crepe: I actually hated this dish, because the crepe is sitting in this really strangely sweet carrot and orange sauce. In addition, I don't think that everything tastes good with the clams, and I don't think the flavors blend well together. - Tamarind glazed lamb: The lamb was actually good, but had such a large piece of fat (which is annoying because the piece of lamb is already small, and imagine when 1/4 of it is just pure fat). Honestly, it tasted like a good gyro from a food truck. - Bouillabaisse hot pot: This was the special, which is mussels, scallops, and shrimp in a shellfish stock. The stock had an underdeveloped flavor and came with this weird aioli that made no sense. The best part of this was the homemade baguette it came with. - Honey lavender frozen yogurt: So, the actual yogurt is plain greek frozen yogurt. Then there is this warm whipped meringue or something on top that is extremely sweet. The honey completely overpowers the lavender and is so sweet. I didn't even finish this because you can walk down the street and get significantly better dessert. All in all, I don't think this place lives up to the hype. Go to Lilia instead - at least the food tastes good. read more

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One of the best meals I had in 2018! The food and service was amazing! I recommend sitting at the kitchen counter then moving to the garden for s'mores/hot cocktails in the heated garden during winter. read more

Olmsted - S'mores. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had the most incredible meal. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were knowledgable on the menu and answered all our questions. The popcorn monkfish, cauliflower okonominyaki, and the bouillabaisse hot pot were very good. The sweet potato + uni pierogis (steamed) and Dave's trout were two of the best things I've ever eaten. After explaining my drink preferences, the bartenders recommended cucumber and rosemary cocktails. Both were incredible. We ended with the chocolate mousse, which was wonderful and rich. We can't wait to go back to Olmsted. read more

I took my gal here for her birthday and she loved it. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great and the service was spot on. I'm not a foodie, I'm actually pretty picky, but I found everything to be delicious. I recommend ordering several dishes, as the portions are small. We sat at the open kitchen which I highly suggest. It was cool to see how much care the chefs took in preparing each dish. The service was great. When we had questions about the food or drinks the servers were happy to stop and give an explanation. There's a great outdoor area where you can have drinks, order apps, or make s'mores. We finished the night outside and it was very romantic. There were overhead heaters and a blanket was provided incase we were cold (it was winter). The s'mores were delicious, but bring an extra bar of chocolate. read more

A beautiful space with great service. Brunch menu is ok. Nothing particularly captured us on the page, but we settled on the duck liver mousse (phenomenal), the potato latke (lackluster), and the burger (ok, too much sauce and didn't come out at the temperature we requested). We had the drip coffee (watered down and a bit sour), fresh squeezed OJ (yum yum), and the carrot OJ mimosa (ok). Overall, not what I expected considering how much I've heard about this place. read more

I really wanted to like this place, I had heard so much about it. The place looks really nice and service is great but the food was really not good. The Tempura were way too oily, the Mac and cheese was over cooked and unflavorful, the scallops were barely edible. the only good thing was the fondue which was literally just a cheese put in the oven... Even the fries seemed to be frozen fries. We paid over 200$ for two with two cocktails and I'm so disappointed in the experience. the products really don't taste fresh either. read more

Without gushing... one of the finest meals I've purchased in a long time. Everything was well prepared and painstakingly presented such that it was a feast for the eye as well. The egg rolls and smoked salmon dishes, while seemingly simple, were outstanding in such a way that were both familiar and creative. It's a perfect place to take a couple of friends and share everything. If you're in Brooklyn and you're a foodie, this Michelin star restaurant isn't to be missed. read more

Olmsted - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Olmsted might just have one of the most pleasant little gardens in all of New York. The setup they have using the garden as a pseudo waiting/snack area is awesome. I could easily go through an hour wait time for a table just hanging out in the garden. It also looks like you can buy the garden ingredients to take home in a nicely branded planter. The service while we were in the garden was also fantastic and attentive. Things shifted a bit once we got to the dining room. After being in the garden, the dining room can be a little underwhelming. That's nothing to complain about because the food is what you're there for and it is all delicious. My one actual complaint however was the service in the dining room. The time between dishes was really uneven and affected the overall experience. Our starters came out fairly quickly and things were rolling smoothly. Crab Rangoon and the BLT were both excellent. Then we waited about 20 minutes for the carrot crepe. The crepe was fantastic. Maybe the best thing we had all night. But it's a small and light dish which was sandwiched between two 20 minute gaps with no food. If they can get the timing right, the food here is maybe one of the best deals in NY compared to what you get at a tasting menu. Incredible quality ingredients and flavors. I will definitely come back! read more

Olmsted is one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn! I have been here for brunch and dinner. Both meals were fantastic. This time for brunch, my friend and I ordered the duck liver mousse, BEC egg rolls, duck duo, potato latke, and the donuts for dessert. We loved everything but would have gone without the egg rolls. Our server was extremely nice and took the egg rolls off of our check. We weren't expecting that when she asked what we thought of them. She suggested that we get them initially so I guess she felt bad that we didn't like it. read more

This place is fabulous. It Delivers on the hype. Reasonably priced too, which is cool for a fancy culinary experience. Loved the watermelon sushi. Spare rib tagliatelle were incredible. Very accommodating with dietary restrictions and amazing food. Backyard cocktail experience pre-dinner is not to be missed. read more

Took my lady there for date night food lived up to it's reputation, it was delicious! The service was perfect, and we got lucky and were seated in front of the kitchen, and chatted with the cooks, they were super sweet! We had an awesome time!!! read more

Amazing food! Yum yum yum!! Went in for brunch without reservation. I called ahead but they are all booked up and mention they take walk-ins. We waited for a long time but we get to hangout in the backyard where there are heaters and blankets and enjoyed our cocktails before seated. I had the matcha cocktail. It was so different! I really like it. We ordered 2 plates and 2 mains as suggested but felt like it was really too much food. Next time I will only order 3 dishes. The bagel chips dish was delicious. They smoked their own fish I think. The spinach shukshuka was so good! Gooey and cheesy. The duck duo was refreshing with the cilantro. We also had the butternut squash bread which was the only thing I feel like that's kind of just average. (But still yummy!!) The whole meal was enjoyable. The great food, nice servers and to be able to see their chicken coop and green house right at the back yard really show this place took farm to table to another level. Will definitely visit again!!!!! read more

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Was really excited to try Olmsted after reading rave online reviews. My boyfriend made a dinner reservation about a month in advance. My verdict: good atmosphere and decent food but high price and small serving size seem are not worth the hassle of getting a reservation. We tried oysters, cauliflower okonomiyaki (mayo, hazelnut), Dave's trout (creamed brussel sprouts, shaved hazelnut), a very seafood bare bouillabaisse, and some dish with broccoli that was so unmemorable I can't identify despite looking at the picture now. I will say the cocktails were pretty cool. One of them used yummy frozen grapes as ice. The service was also good. Since it was my birthday, they gave us each a dessert amuse-bouche to start. Probably won't be back for dinner but might be back in the summertime for a drink in the backyard. read more

This place looks like your friendly little neighborhood spot, but it definitely lives up to its pedigree. The chawanmushi is a must try with it's perfect balance and umami. The carrot crepe little neck clams with sunflower was so good, we got two orders. The rutabaga tagliatelle had the perfect brown butter/butternut squash taste and the texture was "al dente with a crunch." A few things you can skip are: crawfish boil crackers, the lamb. If you're in Brooklyn, I think it's a must try. read more

Could not say enough nice things about this restaurant. Although the portions are very small for the price, the food is AMAZING and worth the price if you're willing to spend. They even offered my boyfriend and I a complimentary dish of pasta which actually turned out to be the best dish of the night. We will definitely be coming back next time we have the money to spend haha read more

Olmsted - Complimentary pasta dish that I can't remember the name of but what OUT OF THIS WORLD - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious food. Great flavor. Excellent service. Well priced. Everything you want in a restaurant. Chawanmushi. Order! read more

Items we ordered: -Soba cocktail - excellent -Chicken fried trumpet mushroom - excellent -Squash rings - good -Carrot crepe little neck clams - interesting concept, excellent clams -Black truffle and brown butter rutabaga "tagliatelle" - Amazinggg flavor and perfectly seasoned! Hope they will recreate this with pasta tagliatelle in the future!!!! Chewy Al dente pasta with that sauce would be divine. -Smoked pork tenderloin - excellent -LI duck with fried morning glory salad - the flavors are definitely good, but a bit salty and heavy on the lemongrass / fish sauce. The dish is great but you have to really enjoy strong Thai flavors. This was my least favorite. Overall the food + service were excellent! read more

BRO!...naw. BRAH!!! BRAH!!! I gotta go full meathead FRAT brah on THIS review!!! It's THAT INTENSLY GOOD! This isn't your, let's pop into Olmsted because we've been eating Thai food for the last 4 days kind of joint. You have two options to get in: 1. Make reservations way in advance like Richie Rich(I don't know why that reference has ANYTHING to do with him, I just wanted to say Richie Rich Brah.) 2. Go RIGHT as they open at 5:30(there will already be a line) and snag one of the bar seats. You can go about 8 people deep at the bar, but after that, you are dry toast SOL. My Bro's and I did the 5:30 first snag option, and it worked out gloriously. No room to spare with these meaty guns in tow.(ew) Bartender-SOLID. Got the Lavender Bourbon...that's right! I'm in touch with my feminine side Bro, chicks DIG it. AND I totally dig this drink! It is like getting slapped in the face with a Oak cask barrel made out of flowers! FOOD. DUUUUDE. THE. FOOD. Check this, my Bra-hams and I went share plates all around. We wanted to try as much of the menu as our wallets would allow, and totally LOVE sharing some Grub with my Boys! Skipped the Snacks menu....we hungry oxen, and can't be nibbling a crawfish crackers. Opted for the MALE Mullett Tartare. Boom! Tartare meets almost ceviche meets hell yes. Grilled Scallops, very tasty, all enjoyed, not the best dish, but probably better than scallops at just about anywhere else. Rutabaga Tagliatelle. Ruta what?! Tagliate...how you say it? FUCK IT. GET IN MY FACE YOU DELICIOUS BASTARD! Wait, this isn't a noodle!? Its a veggie? Best damn veggie of my life! And that sauce was creamy yet mild and perfect. Oh, I'm sorry, we made an extra on accident, have ANOTHER PLATE! SCORE! GET IN MY FACE...AGAIN!Batting 1000! Then the final course.......Guinea Hen Roasted & Confit. They Enola Gaye flew that plate over to us and dropped the FUCKIN BOMB on us! What magical beast is this "HEN" you speak of?! This is not of this world! This was brought forth by the powers of ZEUS and all that is mighty! HEN must be their abbreviate for HEAVEN. It was moistened by the tears of GOD. It made us all cry for joy. And I'm not ashamed to CRY BRAH. I'm more beast than man and this dish made me quiver at my sheer existence in this mortal world. Sorry not sorry I had to TOTALLY BRO out this review, and if you read this entire review I apologize but you are also welcome because I just told you where to go to have the BEST MEAL I HAD IN 2016. NOW GO you stupid mortal! (slaps phone out of your hand) read more

Olmsted - It's all about the green. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been wanting to go here since they opened and after having my plans thwarted multiple times, we finally made it for brunch. If we lived nearby, we'd always be here. I wasn't a huge fan of the gravlax, but did love that they could do almost everything gluten free. The GF squash bread was amazing, especially with the butter and jam, served hot. My friends loved the donuts. The Vietnamese pizza was also a hit. The mushrooms were outstanding. The kathi roll was interesting, but we were stuffed by the time we got it. And I don't know that I'd order it again. I'll definitely be back to try dinner. read more

Not entirely sure how I have friends who can get reservations here after all that hype from the media, which is really well deserved. I delayed writing this review but can still distinctly remember the taste of every dish we ordered. The best plates were easily the duck chakna and Dave's trout for me, but people were also loving the carrot crepe, uni pierogis and popcorn monkfish. The guinea hen was a slight disappointment given how salty it was, but the confit was still a win. Drinks have low ABV but are mostly enjoyable. Desserts seem rather unsophisticated and not my cup of tea. But overall the best meal I have had in 2017 so far. read more

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After a bunch of mediocre overpriced food on our recent NY trip I wanted to end it with One Wonderful Meal and this was it! It's hard to get a table but it was Sunday night and we were seated at the bar, with a wonderful server (and one not so charming when he took a break). Not only was everything we ate innovative and surprising, but it was also absolutely delightful and delicious! And everything was served on and it the most wonderful hand made dishes, which seriously added to my experience for every minute I was there. (If it hadn't been my last night, I would have rushed to the studio where it was made the next day!) We had the Watermelon Sushi (only wished the slices of fish had been a bit heftier) which was a great combo I will try at home, slices of squash which were a fabulous textural and taste combination, a fantastic salmon tartare -- far from the usual take on this dish -- beautifully served in a little jar with crispy treats to spread it on, and Crab Rangoon Dumplings, yum! My husband usually doesn't feel satisfied with a bunch of small plates, but even he was charmed and delighted with what we had here. Looking forward to another trip to sample more at this lovely place, with a garden and little "farm" in the back yard! read more