Nice service from the owner/manager, very empty at 2pm on a Friday but a charming vintage…read moreatmosphere. Kotlety, bliny with caviar and meat were all great. Golubtsi was delicious but only 3 smaller sized ones. Greek salad was delicious with the cured meat on top. Lamb shashlyk was great too. Only average thing was the smetana which was a bit liquidy. Overall it was 4.99/5 and I look forward to returning.

My last time to Brighton beach was well over 20 years ago. I remember it well. All of the…read morestorefronts with. Cyrillic writing, clothes, food with wonderful smells, trays and trays of caviar, just bursting out the door. And, a Starbucks. Today, not too many Eastern European businesses are left. Now, it's banks, cellular, provider, stores urgent care, a 7-11, even a Popeyes freaking fried chicken. Oh, and the Starbucks is still there. After walking out of a very bad experience at imereti Georgian cafe down the street (see separate review) I found this place. Boy, am I glad I did. I was seated in the front. The restaurant was gorgeous. ! I could hear a beautiful voice singing, Eastern European songs in the back of the restaurant and at one point,, he switched to Elvis's "I can't help falling in love with you" in English. That made me a little emotional, because that was my late partner's and my song... Anyway, I decided to go for the crêpes with red caviar (salmon roe), and the Ukrainian borscht. Bread and butter is brought to my table. The white bread was OK, but the brown bread had a deep rich flavor. The crêpes come first, and they were amazing. The crêpes were very warm, soft and delicious. I loved the "red caviar". A little bit salty, more briny than fishy, and a wonderful explosion of flavor when the eggs "pop." in the mouth. I was very happy. Next came the borscht. It had cabbage, beets, potatoes, and either beef or pork. I'm not sure which one. The meat , beets and potatoes was very tender, and the soup was delicious and not too rich. A very satisfying flavor., the beets gave it a little bit of an earthy flavor. The sour cream that came with it, just added a creamy richness to it without overtaking the flavor of the borscht. 1000% a home run. Dinner wasn't cheap. Two dishes, two iced teas (I found out they charge for refills), and tax, and it came out to about $48 before tip, .I didn't care. I don't mind paying extra if the food is that good, and this food was absolutely beyond awesome. I would be glad to come back and try other items on the menu. Thank you!

Very nice European cuisine with a lively atmosphere, dancing, and an elegant high-end bar area. The…read morechairs and seating are very comfortable and upscale, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the convenient parking nearby makes the whole experience even better. A great spot for a fun night out with friends or family.

Sheep by barashka on Ave. U Fighting, upsetting my guests,…read moredisappointing the birthday girl, and not crediting my deposit towards the check...shame on you barashka! This place ruined by mothers 70th bday party. I made a reservation with the manager Roman for the birthday party about 3 weeks in advance;and left a deposit to secure the date/time. They told us we would have half of the main dining room. One day before the event Roman calls and asks that another party that booked the other side has had an increase in their party size and would it be ok to move my party further away to the bar area... He said it would be more quieter there. I didn't want to cause trouble so I agreed. The day of the event, Roman is MIA. Our table is set up, and there's a concert going on in the main dining room. These people had a MC, dj, karaoke, games ... BLASTING music in the microphone. When we asked what's happening, the man in charge didn't even flinch or seem to care much. We started complaining and said we booked with you guys and you promised a chill quiet atmosphere... we asked for the other party to lower their music... we almost got into a physical FIGHT with the other party. Why is my mother birthday being dismissed in such a rude way. We could not even make a toast, we couldn't even hear our own thoughts over the loud music. It was ridiculous. The waiter apologized a million times, but why did the owner/manager not handle things??? Even worse; let it escalate? We were basically treated like guests at the "primary event". Shame on you guys as a business . After all that, they didn't even credit my full deposit to the bill.

I've been here plenty of times. The food is really good. It's one of the only restaurants in the…read morecity that have authentic Russian food. They also have Ukranian, Georgian dishes. The decor is fun: the Imperial style wallpaper covered with writing all over - peoples names, dates, etc, white table cloths, chandeliers. Charming for queens and everyday ladies alike. If you're into tea service, their desserts are so so delicious. The service is a hit or miss.. mostly pretty good though. They check your coat in the winter.

Went in for a lunch date. Never been this restaurant before so all was new to me. We had 2 soups…read moreand the Salmon caviar! Both soups were tasty and very welcoming on a cold day. As we were both not too hungry we had both had a burger and even though there was nothing Eastern European about it, it was very tasty as well. The decor of the place reminded me of the film Fanny and Alexander. Very warm and inviting. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5

I have no idea how many decades it's been since I last ate as Veselka but it is even better than I…read moreremember - and that is rare! Other than some new kitchen fixtures, the interior feels exactly the same as those 3 am meals after a show. Service was spectacular and lets talk about the food... I've had a lot of vegetarian attempts at stuffed cabbage but this was beyond amazing. The perogies were a great start and my son said his borscht was amazing. We barely even tapped the menu but we were just minutes from closing! Glad to support them these past few years of the war on Ukraine and happy to get my fix again! Highly recommended and a (now) touristy place that lives up to and beyond the memories!

A Ukrainian restaurant that has been a mainstay in the community for multiple generations. Veselka…read morefeatures all the Ukrainian hits such as borscht, pirogies, and beef stroganoff. Service is warm and friendly. Veselka is open late, and at times the vibe feels like a classic diner. On the food, I think it's all solid. My favorite is the stuffed cabbage, but the pirogies, soups, and other dishes are all very comforting.

Son a prize bottle wine, and promised to pick it up any day, when I came to pick it up, manager…read moreMikhail said come next week Wednesday-Friday. Because They cannot give prizes. So, how much bottle wine will cost me, if I should come one more time, I am not living on that neighborhood.

We always celebrate birthdays and other occasions and I have to say that the place is amazing!…read moreDelicious food,fun atmosphere and very friendly service! Will definitely recommend!

The people who work at Varenyk House are nice and not chatty. There isn't seating available. I was…read morejust in the other day and it looks like they got a bunch of new freezers and offer hot food to go now, too, not just fresh frozen! I bought a bag of frozen potato and cheese varenyk (pirogies), and they were delicious. Attaching a photo of what they looked like after I cooked them at home (boiled and then sautéed in butter with diced onion and spices).

Came on a Thursday night a few minutes before closing and they had such a large selection of…read moreUkrainian goodies! the staff were still hard away making dumplings in the back. Once stepping into the store, you are met with large freezers and fridges stuffed to the brim with all things Ukrainian. Many of their dumpling items are in large packages (2-3lbs a pack) and range from $8-$15 per lb depending on the filling. $15 a pound for their lamb and short rib Pierogis. Price-wise, it's very fair! And you can taste to quality and heart they put into these Pierogis. Can't go wrong with any flavor. I got the lamb and it was stuffed with tender lamb pieces, no filler. And they make for great quick meals! I also snagged a box of cabbage rolls stuffed with a pork and rice filling. Simple home-y flavor and better than rolls I've gotten from restaurants. Just reheat and it's ready to go! $15 for 5 large cabbage rolls was a great deal as well! Would get again. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their soup dumplings, as it was a bit difficult to cook and was a little too doughy near the top of the dumpling. Flavor wise, it was delicious and had a nice broth (assuming you didn't pop them. Only 1 didn't pop). But it was a difficult item to cook right in boiling water, like the instructions mention. Perhaps, user error. Every item is sold by weight and labeled after selecting your items. But they're happy to check the weight/explain price before purchasing.

Such a good food! Visited this place on Monday afternoon to meet some friends and were pleasantly…read moresurprised with the food quality and atmosphere. Service was excellent with a little correction: they should really coordinate the order in a way that they could bring bread and salads first and then main dishes instead of bringing all at once. Our friends and us were still very pleased with how tasty the food was. Will definitely come back.

Nice cozy restaurant with modern interior. The front section is bright but the back section is…read moredarker and more appropriate for a dinner date. Service was good during weekday lunch since there weren't many people. The food is good but some of the prices are high. We enjoyed the mantis and the plov was delicious but a bit smaller than expected. The beshbarmak was tender meaty goodness on top of some wonton wrappers. The broth was so rich and good especially with the smooth wrappers essentially acting as noodles. The meat was too much for two people though so we took it home.

Uhh. Simply the best in Brighton Beach. If you want authentic Ukranian/Russian without all the pomp…read more& circumstance, this is the joint. Have been more times than I can count. Just go.

At the end of a long beach day, all you want is a satisfying meal at a chill restaurant and that's…read moreexactly what Oceanview Cafe gives you. Me and my friends spend the whole day in the area with no plan for dinner. We considered heading back to Williamsburg for dinner but found this place instead. It said "cash only" on the door though I think they said that only applies for brunch. We were there around 5/6pm and they took credit cards. Worst case scenario, there's an ATM a few blocks away. I got the seafood pasta not knowing exactly what to expect but assuming it would be high quality and fresh seafood. I was VERY happy with my choice and ate almost the entire large plate. My friends both got the scalloped pork chops with mashed potatoes which was also very tasty. We also got Verenikis to share (they're like a russian pierogi) which were awesome but not necessary since the portion sizes for our entrees were almost too much to finish. We sat outside (which I think is essential to the whole experience) and had a leisurely dinner. The staff was friendly and very patient with our poor Russian pronunciation. Every menu item was also presented in Russian and English which was very helpful for us. I would highly recommend this place and I'll definitely be back on my next beach day!

We came here to celebrate my grandmother's birthday and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. This is a very authentic Polish restaurant--everything is spotlessly clean and the atmosphere is wonderful. The food was incredibly fresh. We ordered the breaded chicken cutlet, chicken meatballs, and fried chicken roll, all of which were delicious. We were especially grateful that they offer a grilled chicken cutlet; it was perfect for a member of our party with dietary restrictions. Our waitress, Joanna, was the highlight of the night. She is beautiful inside and out, and her attentive, professional service made the celebration seamless. I would also like to say a huge thank you to our bus boy as well. We didn't get his name but he was exceptional to ensure we had everything we needed. Thank you, Joanna, and the whole team for taking such great care of us! We will certainly be back.

Came in at 9:30pm, and they said they were closing kitchen for the night, even though their hours…read moresay they close at 11:30pm. Still, the waiter offered to go check for me, and he said they can stay open for my order, which was very nice of them. Soup of the day is goulash. It was a snowy night the day after Christmas, so I ordered that, along with a plate of Polish specialties for $21.00 (3 pierogies, 2 potato pancakes, polish kirlbasa, hunter's stew, and stuffed cabbage. Goulash is simple, with lots of beef chunks The plate of specialties was a good deal. It was incredibly filling and satisfying to try different Polish dishes on one platter!

Stumbled upon Tatiana while I was with friends trying different Russian food in 3 different…read morerestaurants. I know, sounds crazy! But we had such a great time. We had a drink here and tried the chicken kiev. It was delish!! A little pricey since this was right on the boardwalk. But it was worth the stop. Service was fantastic.

I dined at Tatiana Restaurant on weeknight recently to enjoy a good meal and the board walk and…read morefulfilled both. We ordered some salad, some potatoes with mushrooms, some salmon, the chicken kebab, and black currant ice cream. All were very good and filling. It should be noted that the place can be a bit pricey compared to other places to the point where you might think the prices are inflated due to the location by the beach, but the portions are huge. You are getting your money's worth. The service was very friendly. I would definitely recommend checking out this place if you're in the Coney Island area as it is great way to cap off a cool summer night.