I'm inclined to think I went to Olmsted during the worst time possible -- grabbed dinner in 20° weather in their partially covered backyard patio with minimal heating -- I've heard such, such great things about this place but I think the cold affected the whole experience. Between two, for food: we ordered the Balmy Baked Bread w/ Maison Yaki's Green Yuzukōsho Butter, the Boiling Red Miso Chawanmushi, the Sizzling Grilled Scallop, Duck Duchesse, the Sweltering Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon and for drinks: we ordered a Spiced Pear and a Hot Toddy. All the foods were delicious but the duck and beef bourguignon dishes were underwhelming and I wouldn't order it again; the drinks did its job and kept us warm and slightly buzzed. I really hate to be leaving a mediocre review during a pandemic but it just doesn't live up to its (former) hype. Would definitely love to give the place another try during the warmer months though! read more

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Middest meal of my life. We got the crab rangoon, leg of lamb, potato gnocchi, and monk fish. The only thing good here was the monk fish... Crab rangoon was like so average. Nothing popped out from it, it was just painfully average. Potato gnocchi wasn't bad, a bit salty though Leg of lamb was so gamey and tough, worst thing I had here. Service was great and ambiance was great but im not eating ambiance so this is mid af. I assume mid usually means 3 but i felt like it was also expensive and not that impressive so whatever read more

I'm reviewing the 620 Loft and Garden rooftop event that Olmsted was hosting. I'm not sure how the restaurant itself is, so this was a separate event on its own. I made reservations for this event on Resy and was super excited for it. The seating area and arrangements were beautiful. We were welcomed with a non-alcoholic daiquiri (one of my favorite things of the night) and were seated promptly. This pre-fixe menu was listed on Resy as well which helped. When the food arrived, it looked great, however, it fell short on the taste. Our favorites were honestly the potato salad and the tomato heirloom salad (whatever was in this dressing was like crack). The star of the course, the short rib, fell short of our expectations. While it was tender, the overall taste of it wasn't anything spectacular. The dessert itself was just ok as well. There were seeds in there that kept getting stuck in our teeth so that got a bit annoying lol. On top of that, the service was so odd. We clearly weren't done finishing our food, and we were asked multiple times if they can remove our plates for us. Towards the end, my friend still had some ribs to finish while a gentleman walked over and asked if he was done, and proceeded to wait there until my friend was done eating. On top of that, when we were done, we waited maybe 20+ minutes for someone to bring us our check. We paid $200+ for this, and I'm afraid to say it was definitely not worth it. Maybe in the future, I'll try the actual restaurant. read more

Olmsted - Pre-Fixe Olmsted Menu - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a grift. The food is atrocious. It's made for pretentious hipsters who are impressed by semi prepared Georgian food. 16.00 for 4 butternut squash rings, poorly spiced. 18.00 or so for crudo that is cut too thickly, improperly spiced. It's as though it's an amateur chef, trying to find his footing. The Main of scallops were barely cooked, the salad was the worst thing you probably ever put into your mouth. They kitchen doesn't really cook anything. The dessert is audacious. They will spoon froyo and call it innovative. Sad. Atrocious food. Impersonal service, chef table felt uncomfortable. Save your money, if you want a tough time, but with better food, try any Georgian fare read more

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Ambiance was nice, cool plants and chill lighting but the food - super tiny and not good. Restaurant notes that they can accommodate allergies - I wrote my allergy (gluten) in the resy reservation and emailed them since they don't pick up the phone to confirm. No response. I arrived for my reservation and they offered me a menu with crossed out items and handwritten substitutions. I ordered the gf "cranberry" bread - no cranberries were in this bread and it was as hard as a rock. Ordered the broccolini tempura - it was 3 tiny pieces in unsalted starch with not much flavor. Ordered the potato gnocchi - it was a joke - it was cubed potatoes in a white soup... no effort whatsoever to make gnocchi. And the portions overall were tiny. We ordered most of the menu. Left hungry! The only part that was good was the dessert the froyo with the whipped honey. Would not come back for this "accommodated" meal. read more

Had a lovely time with friends. A bit pricey, but great for a special time/occasion. The food was very well done/presented.

We had a reservation for 4 at 8:30pm on a Saturday evening. Despite our prompt arrival time, we waited an hour to finally be seated. When we did get to our table, our server was never explicitly introduced to us. The person we thought was on our table (they'd taken our drink orders on the patio) was not, and it took another 15 minutes for us to get water from the person who was our server. The experience just declined from there. They asked if we'd like still or sparkling water. I requested tap, as often restaurants in the area offer "still" and will bring bottled. The server's condescending response about still being the same as tap was irritating. The pacing for everything was just off - time it took for us to place orders for appetizers, for additional drinks, for dinner. I spoke to the manager about how long it was taking for us to get appetizers, and he assured us "the magic starts now." But it did not. We had a couple more incidents where we felt condescended to by our server, and ultimately we didn't leave until nearly 11:30pm. At the end there was no acknowledgement about our wait, the lack of improvement of service, or anything. The food was tasty. We enjoyed the scallop crudo immensely as well as the crab and kale rangoon. The duck liver bahn mi didn't stand out to us. The grilled pork entree was very good, if not particularly filling. The cheeseburger and duck fat fries as also a highlight. Despite the quality of the food, it's unlikely we'll return to Olmsted. Being kept waiting despite our reservation, the lack of concern by management, and the experience with our server just didn't inspire warm feelings. read more

Olmsted has a lovely seasonal menu that incorporates interesting, fresh ingredients on a rotating basis. The food on the fall menu was phenomenal - from lighter fare like the fall salad, to more substantial dishes like the duck kofta and the smoked spare ribs. All of the food we tried had great flavors! Bonus points for having a hot toddy available as the weather starts to get chilly in the evenings! read more

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After wanting to try here for a while, we finally went for dinner last night. Excellent food, wine, and service. The three of us ordered 5 dishes and 2 desserts and it was the perfect amount - the waitress was spot on when she suggested 5-7 dishes for us. She also gave a great wine recommendation that was a very good price. All the food was tasty but the duck was by far our favourite. In fact it was probably one of the best duck dishes I've ever had and I regularly order duck when I'm out. Just perfectly cooked and such good flavour. We got: crudo, brussle sprouts, speatzle, pork, duck, chocolate and corn, and the zeppole. Also had a bottle of bubbly and some port. Will definitely go back when the weather is nicer and try out the back yard. read more

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Phew! Shout out to Frederick Law who would be honored to have this restaurant named after him. I have been wanting to go to Olmsted for a while and I finally got a reservation....on March 18, 2020. So due to COVID, I couldn't go but finally made it. I was nervous that the food was going to be expensive and not filling but I was WRONG! Everything was delicious. The coleslaw was like blanched cabbage served cold with a delicious sauce (sorry to the amazing chefs for this probably horrible description), the salad was made with carrots and ricotta and CARROT BUTTER (????) and finally, the corn dog was delicious. It had a very crispy, very thin batter and I am team ketchup AND mustard so this did not disappoint. I can't get over how unique and delicious every single item on the menu was. I cannot wait to go back! Also shout out to Ben who was a great server and was happy to answer our questions about the menu. As an FYI - the food comes out as it's ready, so if that isn't your thing, you might want to ask for the food to come out at the same time. Thankfully the three of us all got multiple items so we were pleasantly snacking away the entire time. read more

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Came for dinner in late November and sat in the garden out back, which was so neat! It was mostly open but also heated, so it wasn't too cold. My boyfriend and I ordered: + Lavender bourbon cocktail + Spiced pear cocktail + Rye bread cocktail + Pumpkin mai Tai - best cocktail I tried + Hot Apple Pie a la Mode cocktail + Delicata squash rings - best dish we ate + Kale & Crab Rangoons + Fall Spiced Smoked Spare Ribs + Duck kofta + Fro-yo with whipped lavender honey + Apple cider beignets - best dessert imo Overall it was an amazing experience, so I'm adding a star! read more

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Fantastic food, ambiance, and service! We've been coming here for years and it's consistently excellent!

Came here for my birthday on a Thursday night. Sat outside in the back and it was still comfortable out there in 62 degree weather. My personal favorite was the burger w/ the duck fat fries, and the carrot crepe. My boyfriend loved the kale & crab rangoon and the scallops (the sauce that came with the scallops was very spicy!) Overall, this was an excellent experience, and half of the reason I will be coming back is the wait staff alone. Our server Sofi made the night that much better! They were nice, helpful with suggestions, and so easy to talk to I wanted to pull up a chair and just have them join us. There was also a kind server with longer hair that has only been working there for 7 months (I wish I remembered their name!) They were very knowledgable about the menu and the restaurant as a whole! I had really wanted to try the s'mores dessert, but thought $22 was a steep price, until it all came out. The marshmallows and graham crackers were homemade, and being able to sit and roast a marshmallow in Brooklyn ... so unique and such a fun idea! Will definitely come back! read more

Food was absolutely delicious and service was great. I loved the piping hot acorn squash soup - probably my favorite dish of the night. The only snag was that it was more gently warm than piping hot The fondue was incredibly tasty. For entrees we had the rutabaga pasta and Julia child's beef bourignone which just can't be beat read more

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Truly an amazing experience. Our server Linda was incredibly warm and attentive, and recommend my date and I order two of each course (snacks, appetizers, mains). EVERYTHING we ordered was a highlight. I especially loved the fried squash rings (I won't spoil the presentation, but trust me that when they hit the table you will be impressed). I also had two cocktails that were both fantastic. The atmosphere was really classy without being stuffy, and we noticed a really cozy outdoor patio area in the back. Highly recommend a visit, no matter which borough you're in! read more

We were a little hesitant to dine here because it's not an inexpensive meal, but boy was it worth it! My only regret was not making the reservation further in advance. They were fully booked outside so our only option was indoors. The have a beautiful outdoor space in the back for dinner, and there is also a wonderful area for drinks and snacks outside. TIP: If you have to book indoors, arrive early to grab a drink outside (in the back patio) prior to your meal. We ordered the following for three people which was the perfect amount of food: Tempura Fried Asparagus: crispy and delicious Zucchini Som Tom: if you like papaya salad, order it! Fluke Crudo: small bites with big flavor Kale & Crab Rangoon: unique, crunchy, and sorta healthy because of the kale Carrot Crepe: delicate, light, and feels/tastes like summer Za'atar Smoked Duck Breast: cooked and seasoned to perfection Old School Chocolate Mousse Vanilla Creme Fraiche: creamy, rich, and just the right sweetness TIP: If you are going here to celebrate something (we went for my friend's birthday), mention that in the reservation. They brought out a special dessert with a candle, and I didn't even have to remind them. Nice touch Olmsted! The service was impeccable. read more

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The food was really good. Great ambiance. The service was prompt. A wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Great cocktails, excellent menu, perfect for dates and fancy nights out but worth it. Get the veggies. This is a good rule in general but in particular here. Glad to have this spot so near me. read more

Such a cute backyard; food was delicious. Particularly loved the scallops and heirloom tomato schnitzel.

Very nice ambiance, seated promptly when we arrived a little early for our reservation. Very attentive service. Everything was really good: Cocktails: 4/5. My friend felt so-so on the first one he received, but then was able to freely swap it out with the one I got because he liked it a lot more. Beer battered squash rings: 5/5. Presented on a cool, albeit a little cumbersome, tree. Mahi-mahi crudo: 5/5. Fresh, simple, garnished tastefully with a delicious sauce. Crab and carrot curry: 5/5. Our favorite! Tasted Thai-inspired. Scallop lettuce wraps: 4.5/5. Reminded me of vietnamese wraps, but with pickled vegetables. Roasted maitake: 4/5. Something about it tasted a little yogurty/sour, and unfortunately I don't like that. Also seemed to need a bit more of umami. Grilled honey nut squash: 4/5. I don't remember this too much other than that it didn't really wow me... Although, the squash Rangoon, that was memorable in a great way. Grilled pork collar: 4.5/5. Nice. Service: 5/5! Rounded down to a 4 for some of the above dishes and the price. Would come back here again, but not frequently as it's pricey. read more

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I live in the area and have been meaning to come to this restaurant. It is usually fully booked and if you're trying to do a walk in on a weekend , forgettahboutit! I was ecstatic when I got an early reservation and had the pleasure to try the farm to table food provided. We ordered the duck liver mousse, the fried asparagus, the scallops, and roast duck. For our drink we both got the fennel! Which was also very good, light and herby, perfect for an early dinner. The duck liver mousse was light and surprising. It was sweet and paired well with the baguette and spring onion. The fried asparagus was one of my absolute favorites! It was perfectly seasoned and the side sauce of lemon aioli, I couldn't put my finger on, but it paired well with the salt from the asparagus. Between these two plates they wiped our table to get ready for the entree , which was a nice touch! Then they served us the scallops with polenta and Za'atar Duck. The scallops were cooked perfectly and seasoned well, with a little heat kick I loved. The polenta was great and creamy and should be eaten with the scallops . Last but certainly not least we had the Smoked Duck. This dish stole the show. This was single-handedly the best duck I've ever had. It was so tender and paired with a semi sweet sauce underneath it was just golden. It came sliced and also shredded, and a side of something I thought was like a roti. I could've eaten 10 of those ducks, I am not kidding. Anyway, an amazing experience with amazing food. I would've given 5 stars, but I would suggest an addition of a screen door to keep any (of the very few) flies out of the restaurant. My favorite: Za'atar Smoked Duck Breast Her Favorite: Duck Mousse ("I've never had mousse like that!!") read more

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Fantastic dinner at Olmsted tonight. Started with the chicken liver mousse and falafel, then had carrot crepe, steak tartare, and kale and crab Rangoon (standout dish of the night). Finished it off with the scallop dish and chocolate mousse. Really couldn't recommend a better date night. The atmosphere was top notch and we had a great time. Service with Mia was awesome too. Thanks Olmsted! read more

The service was outstanding- the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming! Mia took care of us and was so helpful throughout. Definitely try the squash rings and the scallops- both are must-haves. The ambiance is also amazing, definitely check this place out read more

Wonderful service, delicious food, great vibes! The som tom was amazing and the chicken was great! 10/10 cocktails.

A solid farm to table option with cute outdoor space - the best tasting or value farm to table I've been to in nyc? No. Food - 4/5 - in general, we had a great meal. The duck liver mousse was a classic, heavy but decadent and lovely and they were generous with extra crostini. The rutabaga tagliatelle - it means the noodles are made of rutabaga!! We were surprised, definitely better than any other vegetable based noodle I've ever had - but overall the dish was pretty bland. The broccolini was a must have! Fennel cocktail was light, refreshing and lovely. Skip the asparagus som tum. The desserts weren't tempting.... Service - 5/5 - truly went above and beyond. I tried to get an extra seat on a rainy night, and the host tried everything truly - sadly unsuccessful, but I really appreciate the effort. They forgot our duck liver mousse, but when we reminded us, they gave it to us on the house - really classy and appreciated!! Ambiance - 5/5 - love the light and greenery indoors. The outdoor seating was warm and gorgeous, very much evoked the farm to table atmosphere. Not too crowded or loud. And a gorgeous, clean, great smelling bathroom!!! read more

Olmsted - Orange smoke cocktail - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was absolutely amazing!!! Every dish was better than the next. The kale and crab Rangoon was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten. And not enough can be said about our server Alex!! If I could leave 5 stars just for him, I would. He made this such a fabulous experience, very knowledgeable and warm. Will most definitely be back :) read more

Incredible food. The delicata squash was delicious and whimsical. The heirloom tomato schnitzel was so flavorful and the sourdough with green garlic hollandaise was the perfect combination of creamy and tangy. Magical ambience and truly phenomenal service. Sophie is the best!! read more

We had another great dinner at Olmsted! Claire provided amazing service. Happy 9th birthday to Olmsted! Looking forward to many more meals here! read more

Strong recommend! Inclusive and considerate menu for those with food sensitivities! really enjoyed the non alcoholic beverage options and our table enjoyed the meal. I have a gluten sensitivity and our waiter had knowledgeable recommendations for what dishes would taste best with the substitutions and the staff were incredibly accommodating. Food was incredible and we really enjoyed the scallops and the table loved the DIY s'mores desert! definitely will be returning soon! read more

Not to be dramatic but these dishes really wow'ed me! Everything was carefully curated and different in the most delicious way. My personal favorite was the grilled NY chicken; and the strawberry cocktail?? Amazing. Recommend? yes. Coming back? Oh yes. read more

Delicious and creative food as well as excellent service (shoutout to sophie!). Also very celiac-friendly with many gluten-free options!

Amazing food and such a good atmosphere. Love this place . Also great drinks . I like be in the area and it's one of my go-to places .

Everything was awesome! Belle was a great server and was super attentive. Definitely recommend the Rangoons. I didn't expect that to be my favorite item, but it was so worth it. Also, the garden is beautiful!! :) read more

Food was absolutely excellent -- highly recommend the rutabaga tagliatelle although everything was good. Our server Sophie was super fun and helpful. Had a wobbly table and they were quick to help adjust. Overall, a stellar dining experience. read more

Very nice outdoor dining experience in Prospect Heights. Delicious and unique dishes. Sophie provided attentive and friendly service. Would definitely come back when I venture over from Manhattan. read more

Had a 7:15 reservation Sunday night for our party of 3. Told us table wasn't ready when we arrived so we sat out in the garden. We noticed a couple of other parties were already waiting out there as well. Didn't really want to have a cocktail or snacks but my son ordered an IPA and we kept waiting and chatting. Found out a party of 4 had been waiting for 40 minutes. They still weren't seated when we decided to leave after waiting 30 mins and never getting the IPA. The place was a total madhouse. Given that they make you reconfirm and then send you annoying reminders to be sure you're there, it seems they they should have either called us to let us know that they were completely backed up or at the very least be honest about it when you arrive. Party of 6 waiting out on the sidewalk when we left. Told them good luck and headed to Fausto where we had a delicious meal. read more

We had very high expectation given head chef's past experience but came out with mild disappointment. There are a few hits and misses in the menu. We got white asparagus sushi, bread service, lobster cracker, Gazpacho soup, carrot crepe and duck breast. We also ordered three cocktails. The carrot crepe is bomb! It's delicious with well balanced of savory, sweet and umami. We really enjoyed it! The rest is a bit mediocre, especially the zaatar duck breast. The spice is too strong and duck is too salty. We waited a while (about 1.5 hours) for our main entree but was very disappointed. The cocktails were not great either. Rosemary cocktail is lack of herb flavor. Other ones are a bit too sweet. read more

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amazing drinks and amazing service! the cocktails are so good and the vibes are great. would highly recommend sitting in the garden area as well. read more

I went to Olmsted last night to celebrate my husbands birthday and had a pleasant experience. We sat in a little shack in the garden. There was also outdoor garden area with heating lamps if you are waiting for tables & wants to have a drink. Food here was casual fine dining which were light and flavorful. Overall food tasted relatively healthy and I also find staffs at the restaurant friendly. I thought price was good ($89 for 4 course menu) and was satisfied with the amount of the food but my husband who is a big eater wasn't full after the dinner and had another small meal at home. One thing I liked about their menu is that they also provided non alcoholic pairings with pre-fixed menu which I appreciate as a light drinker. They also had some really cool looking cocktails. Even though we visited on Wednesday night this place was packed and I think Olmsted is a great casual but nice place to have a dinner with friends. read more

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Finall take my foodie pilgrim to Olmsted for pre-VDay celebration! Didn't disappoint! Creative cooking meets fresh locally sourced ingredients. Olmsted recently switched to tasting menu only . Great, less work for me ;P Starting off with the popcorn monkfish bites with lime leaf - light, savory and perfect to go with the paired bubby. Duck ham air-baguette (say what!?) was a pleasant surprise - a cross between bread stick and duck ham crostini. I would consider remaking this at my next house cocktail party. And the rubataga soup, a off-the-beaten-path veggie choice , is akin the savory, creami-licious version of pea soup that demonstrated a potato leek soup like consistency and umami from miso. My favorite was the agedashi scallops - practically an adaptation of tamagotofu and fishcake but more delicate. And it jiggled! The special add-on ribeye with paper-thin scallop potatoes was beautiful in presentation and execution. Service and wine pairing was on point; the tasting menu is well worth every penny. Will def come back soon! read more

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