My boyfriend and I go to Otway for dinner and or drinks all the time. They have a lovely bar where you can sit and enjoy the ambiance while drinking pretty amazing wine and cocktails.The food is something to rave about. It's creative, interesting and so delicious. The fried tripe for an appetizer is a must! But our favorite part of frequenting Otway is the amazing service! The hospitality at Otway is unrivaled and will continue to be the reason why we come back again and again. read more

It was such an unfortunate turn of events for my dear friend and I (neighbors of the restaurant) who went to Otway for a special night out. I had brunched at Tilda and loved it and since had heard about drama and a break up between ownership. I still wanted to give it another try: I was impressed with the design and with the food. The positives were that our waiter was fantastic. The food was delicious, well timed and beautifully presented. The recommended beverage pairings were perfect. The design was still lovely. The very negative thing was what happened after we offered up our table as the place was getting packed. Because we had made a reservation we knew there was a second sitting so we were happy to move and wanted to stay for one more drink. We cleared our bill and were sent to the bar. After one (!) drink, and after waiting for the bartender to return our cards ( he was slammed, it being his first night and was getting help from the owner), so after about 20 minutes we were asked very rudely to leave. By the owner. In a VERY bitchy tone and manner. Because she needed the bar to seat the couple who had been waiting a long time. As though we had sat at that bar for one hour nursing our drinks. This was after spending over $280.00 on cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and one after dinner drink. After accommodating the restaurant and trying to help them by offering to move and therefore get them even more money sooner, and even by deciding to come into the restaurant in the first place. And then she proceeded to sit those two waiting customers at a table, and not even at the bar at all. We'll never return. Too bad but communication is key and that whole situation could have been handled in a much friendlier and more professional way. Based on the attitude of the owner it's now very clear why things didn't turn out at Tilda. VERY disappointing. read more

The homemade bread, the fried tripe, the foie, the sunchoke cake and white chocolate, all good. And the ambiance and friendly staff are lovely. Go try this place. We loved it. read more

They asked if our reservation (I didn't) but only asked it to my family and I. All the other people just walked in and no asked them anything. Takes forever to order and for the food to come out. We ordered the same time as three others and our food came after they all finished theirs. I guess you need to be really patient. French toast and egg sandwich was good. But I'm not sure if the quality of the food matched how long I had to wait read more

After a long waiting I finally visited Otway restaurant, I was a little excited. The place look almost the same as old space(3 the letter) I felt a bit quite tight space! The same feeling like before but the place always look nice, clean, cozy and friendly staffs. We had mussels as appetizer it was very delicious dish(I would go back for that one) the bibs salad was very nice looking but I think the taste of the dish is left my tongue tingling from the acidity. I had filet mignon for main course. It's come with the fennel ash dust.It's very interesting in the way but I think burned ash on beef it's left the feeling of over do it, especially on filet mignon. The steak was cut half for a presentation but I never had have filet mignon cut in half before, usually other piece of steak can be cut but not filet in my opinion, and the size is probably 4-6 ounce, I am might be wrong,but it's definitely small like a testing menu size than main course for the price. I would like to support local restaurant in my neighborhood especially kitchen staffs are women. May be try again for lunch on weekend. read more

Phenomenal sophisticated menu. The Uni crepe- a fantasmagorical delight! From homemade bread to a tastebud-tingling endive salad to a delicious duck with wild rice entrée- this place delivers way beyond expectation. Cocktails and wine too. Superb. Kudos to the chef- I loved everything. Go here! read more

Food was either bland or mostly salt. No subtlety. Interesting ideas executed with more shock value than actual finesse. Unfortunate, spent $150 and left feeling like I'd had calories stolen from me. Bummer. read more

Had the omelette for brunch, great appearance and presentation...cut into it, overly runny, flavour overpowered by salt, overly yolky taste...made me nauseous.. Tasted my partners lamb with eggs. Lamb was barely warm vs rest of food on his plate..again great presentation...hospitable very pleasant wait staff...great decor but will skip for brunch... read more

Great food, great wine, great service. All the cool natural and biodynamic bottles with none of the fuss. Get the bagna cauda, polenta, and duck. Reasonably priced and always an easy table. Really nice space as well. read more

Such a great neighborhood gem. Wonderfully curated wine list. Original and delicious food menu. Loved it..

Absolutely unprofessional and poorly managed restaurant. We had a reservation for a table at 845pm on a Saturday, and when we arrived, we were instructed to wait at the bar because our table wasn't ready. Fine, we weren't in a rush, and the cocktails were good. 35 minutes later, we were no more closer to being seated than when we had arrived. We were then asked if we wanted to order dinner at the bar or sit at a communal table. Since we waited so long already, we asked when our promised table would be available. They said about ten more minutes. So we decide at that point to finish our drinks and see where they're at in terms of seating us. Ten minutes later, still no action and the avoidance of eye contact. We decide to leave and go to another restaurant as it's getting late, and we are miffed about their flippant attitude despite waiting 45 minutes past our table reservation. We ask for the check and explain to the bartender why we are leaving. She mentions that she'll talk to the host but no one comes. More time elapses, and we ask for the check again. This time, someone else comes over and doesn't apologize or offer complimentary drinks. Instead, she pretentiously scolds us for not eating at the bar or taking the communal seats that were offered 25 minutes after our reservation which she admits became available only because of a cancellation. I ask her what happened to our table and let her know they were at fault for mismanaging their reservations. After a lot of back and forth, it became clear to me that this is a too-cool-for-school establishment (riding on a recent wave of critical acclaim) where they clearly want their customers to kiss their ass and thank their lucky stars to eat there. Sorry Otway, but I enjoy culinary experiences (with emphasis on the word "experiences") at restaurants all over the world, and overhyped status is not what I seek when selecting a dining spot. I don't care how good your food is, I will not forgo comfort, courtesy or hospitality. You have to treat your customers with the same respect you ask of them especially given your audacity to charge a fee for a late cancellation. Perhaps have the humility to honor your own commitments. The irony of all this is that I received a cancellation alert from Resy (reported by the restaurant) accompanied with a canned message guilt trip. How brazen and arrogant that they would deflect their own incompetence and report us as the guilty party. read more

I don't write many reviews but I felt compelled because I haven't had a better all around meal in a while. The minimalist decor was on point and the service was outstanding. As for the food, my favorite was the raw scallop appetizer that was a special, but the steak entree was amazing as well. My husband loved the ricotta gnudi. I will also say that they have a good wine list and after tasting some by the glass options, we were recommended a bottle that was perfect. Plus the fresh baked bread with butter was an added bonus. Highly recommend for a simple, delicious dinner. I will return! read more

An incredible experience. I ate here the same night as "Dan K" and had a wonderful time. My experience, as it always has been, was excellent. The service was great and punctual; always with a smile and great recommendation on the wine list. The food came out in a timely manner, and was beautifully plated. The snacks were a great start and the entrees did not disappoint. We each had one and the standouts were the lamb, duck, and rice (!!) entrees. We loved the ambiance and will definitely be back. This place needs to be busier, but are happy its somewhat available for now... read more

Creative and well executed food, a gorgeous environment, good happy hour specials.

First time in this new beautiful restaurant. Nice people, nice decor, the wine list is amazing, we had a Nebbiolo (the Barolo's grape) from Valtellina for only $44 and it was so good. Short menu, fresh products. We had the veal and the dab fish. Both were really tasty, elegant, beautiful. The bread is one of the best we had in NYC. We had the Epoisse, a tasty French cheese as dessert, really feel like at home (we are French). Welcome in the neighborhood, we will be back and bring friends. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday and the staff were so nice and attentive, but not in an overbearing way. Nice wine suggestions, really lovely dishes, a mid-meal snack because we were drinking red wine (beef fat shortbread! played nicely with the wine) and just a lovely way to end the meal with the tarte tatin! Loved the food and ambience. Would definitely come back! read more

Wonderful meal and experience at Otway. Food was extremely inventive and very well prepared. Best of all, very delicious. Had some great wine pairings from some less explored regions. Finally a neighborhood 'new American' restaurant that really delivers on quality, ambiance, service and general good vibes! Oh, the bread is amazing as well. read more

Came here twice now! They food is so beautiful and tasty! I enjoy this place very much. The wine is good, and whenever we order food, it comes out looking just as beautiful as the pictures. The portions are a bit small but I'm not hungry by the time I finish. I feel satisfied and happy because of the flavor bursts in your mouth with every bite! This is definitely a must try. The menu is a little small but every menu item is a must try! read more

7:30pm Reservation for 2 on an unusually warm but humid early March Thursday. Place was lightly seated and they took us right away. Loved the look of the place and the staff greeted us nicely. We sat down and looked at a pretty limited menu- which was ok BUT... we could get over the slight odor of burnt old fish. It was not super strong, but it was prevalent. We tried to get used to it but wound up walking out without eating. That is very rare for us. Instead, we had a mediocre experience down the street at Sisters. Shame. read more

All I ordered was a cup of coffee each morning of my visit since I don't eat before dinner. Coffee fantastic. Best I've had in nyc. Owner wonderfully helpful regarding my idiosyncratic tastes. (Wanted heavy cream in it). Very friendly too. Wish I had time to come for dinner. Next time. read more

Every dish is absolutely unreal. The bread - to die for. The snails - outstanding. The beef tartare is the best I've ever had in New York. Simply amazing food, prepared by a wonderful, warm staff. Go now! read more

This review is for the cocktails: they are interesting and delicious! We sat at the bar. The bartenders were all extremely nice. It had a nice vibe inside. read more

This place gets one star for its cute atmosphere and nice waiter. Everything else was bad. We were a party of four with a reservation for brunch. Three of us got there on time and the fourth was down the street but our table wasnt ready when we got there. When it became available the hostess wouldn't seat is bc not everyone was there even when we offered to order for our friend . I am 6 Mos pregnant so I asked her if we could sit bc im pregnant and she literally rolled get eyes at us. She did let us sit but not without a snide comment within earshot after she sat us. Then they made my latte with the wrong kind of milk (I hate soy milk so I could tell right away it wasn't almond milk which I drink everyday) but insisted they didnt. I mean that's minor, but we waited almost an hour to order and get our food and the food was actually bad. I don't know how this place gets such high reviews. It was really a disappointment. The waiter, while slow was very nice. But that was about the only positive. read more

Interesting menu. Wait staff very well informed and helpful. The food was delicious and the flavors very creative. I would prefer slightly larger portion sizes or slightly cheaper prices though. read more

Loved the vibe, decor, and overall ambiance of this place - it's what a Brooklyn restaurant should feel like. Unfortunately, the ambiance was at the expense of the food. Our order for a group of 4: -anchovy toast: 2/3 people liked it -chicken liver mousse: 3/3 people liked it -carrots: tasty, but felt like an exorbitant amount of money for mandolined carrots with a light sauce and some cheese + dill -new potatoes: tasty but not mind-blowing -veal with tonnato sauce: even though it was braised, the veal was dry and stringy. sauce couldn't save it. super disappointing -fried pork neck (special): very similar to schnitzel - pounded thin, breaded and fried. It was tasty, but all you got was a giant piece of this deep fried rich meat (more than you needed considering the richness) and a small bowl of fermented cabbage (not good). a basic and not well-balanced flavor profile for a special -duck breast: good Based on other reviews, maybe we weren't adventurous enough to really take advantage of what this place does best. But won't be back :/ read more

We had hoped to have our family together for a birthday dinner. At the end only my wife and I dined. The restaurant was very gracious and understanding. The simple stark decoration played well with the menu. The overall tone of the menu suggested a fusion of French Bistro and fresh farm. We shared the torchon, the veal ragu, the roast chicken and the Paris Brest. Everything was delicious. We brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate and the corkage charge was reasonable. read more

The aesthetic and design of the restaurant was so comforting when my friend and I first arrived, (and not to be weird but I loved the bathroom wallpaper too). Our server was very nice, just a real gem. The food while delicious, but did have some things to note. We were brought a slice of delectable bread and butter. I could have eaten a loaf of that stuff. For my starter, I got the uni crepe, and that was very tasty. I'm not typically an urchin person, but I ate the whole thing. Then, I ordered the lamb with squash, and this is where I had my dilemma. The squash was cut into paper thin rings and barely cooked. I love raw squash in a pasta salad, but this made it difficult to eat. However, the lamb was divine, and it just melted onto my palate. I had a cocktail called the "rhubarb shrub", which I honestly ordered for the intrigue of the name. I'm that kind of person. I let my friend taste it, and she liked it but made a comment I will never forget. "It tastes like dawn dish soap". I took another sip, she was right. While neither of us disliked to cocktail, it did have that same quality of astringent soapiness. Maybe it was just the glass because I will get it again out of pure curiosity the drink inspires. For desert, we shared the mille feuille. OH MY GOD. The pastry cream was heavenly to taste. We also got the chocolate mousse, which kind of paled in comparison. You had to take just the right amount of each little component on your spoon to make it balanced enough to the palate, and overall it was tasty BUT NOT AS GOOD AS THAT PASTRY CREAM. read more

After hearing good reviews about Otway,four of us went to celebrate my son's birthday!We all agreed this was one of the strangest and most disappointing meals we've ever had!The only things we enjoyed were the homemade bread ,cracker, rhubarb tart,and nebbilolo wine!The apps, signature crepe with uni the mushrooms, and the raw lamb were almost inedible!Three of us had the black sea bass,which was a small,boney portion with tasteless lentils,while the other person said the steak was just OK!The atmosphere is charming and the service professional!$300 for less than average food is not acceptable! read more

My friend and I had been wanting to try Otway, so we went for brunch on Saturday. The restaurant showed open reservations on Resy, but the app wouldn't save my reservation. They opened at 11am, so I called at 1030am and asked for a reservation. The man who answered sounded very unsure, asked his manager, and then said he could take my reservation at 12 because they were expecting people at 11 and 1115am. We arrived at 11am to an empty restaurant, and my friend asked for a table under her name; the man asked his manager, who asked if we had reservations, to which we said no, and the manager said to sit us in the back by the kitchen. The decor is cute, the menu is good, if not a little uppity. It is stated that you can't make substitutions. The restaurant was not full the entire time we were in there, and I saw the man turn away walk ins. It was clear the manager (behind the bar), and the waiter (man) were the only two scheduled. There were two in the kitchen. It took about 10 min to take our drink orders, and another 10-15 to get them. We asked to add an egg to a dish, to which we were told no. We received our food about an hour after we were seated; I am hoping the terrible service was because they were short staffed, because it would be a shame to see the restaurant go. Whomever owns Otway should really take a look at how things are being run before it's too late. I would probably give it one more chance - read more

Everything was really, really good, but also felt very safe. It was all executed well, mackerel was perfectly cooked, oysters were good quality, the cocktails were well-balanced, etc., but the only thing that surprised me, flavor-wise, and made me excited were the fried chickpeas (simply because I hadn't had fried chickpeas before and they melted in my mouth) and that I tried despite the fact that I don't generally eat beef/red meat. The service was fine, but I felt a little bit like we were being patronized by the waiter, which may explain why we had "safe" dishes as recommended by the server. I could be reading too much into it, but we are not the typical look of people who probably come to this place. Anyway, I've been to enough nicer restaurants with these members of my family to know when we had a solid meal and when the meal was terrific. No one exclaimed or had a visceral reaction to anything after the first bite, which is generally what I am waiting/hoping for when I pick a restaurant. I love that moment when it comes! Wish I could give half stars. Four is too many. 3 is too few. read more

What an exciting menu and wonderful press. Maybe I was wishing upon a star. How sad when that star crash landed during my meal. The bread & homemade butter comes out as a stunning minuet, though w/no butter flavor...ooh...what a way to start! Grilled snails on a skewer sits atop a gorgeous pool of deep green sauce. Now I'm excited! Oh no- What happened to the flavor? It's a mirage!! Why even make this? Because it looks good? Too bad. Shaved kohlrabi w/deviled ham was pungent, refreshing and delicious. Finally a tastebud treat!! I'm psyched for dinner-Durade & duck. Both are feasts for the eyes. Alas, the Durade is tastes as though caked in salt like it was stuck in the driveway after a snowstorm and fishy too. Returned after two bites. It appears on the final check because the chef thought it OK. She just never came out to tell us that!! Omg??!! The duck had a simple prep but appears distinguished on the plate with a whipped hazelnut purée. The duck is drop-dead eye candy. My meat knife slices my first pc effortlessly. However, my incisors are challenged & empty it my napkin. The 2nd bite is better but hazelnut is another flavorless detractor. What's going on here? We ask is there any dessert that is dairy free or lite dairy? No and no. What a puzzlement?! Yes this emperor has no clothes!!! Down waste ur money! read more