Finally made it back to RHT after a few years and the burger was just as good, if not better, than I remembered! Flavor of the dry aged meat was exquisite, and the fries it was paired with were even better than last time. We didn't have a reservation, but walked in around 5:45 and were quoted 45 minutes. It did take quite a bit longer, but I understand it can be unpredictable for walk ins so not gonna knock em for it. Still worth it!! read more

Red Hook Tavern - The burger!!! - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loraine says I should "start writin these down," so now I'm doin that too. She heard about this place from somebody who "knows food," which usually means I'm drivin somewhere I don't wanna go, spendin money I didn't plan on. Place looks like a bar that got ideas. Dark wood, low lights, people actin like the burger is a life event. Drinks were strong, I'll say that. Had one that tasted like somethin my grandmother would respect, right before tellin me to slow down. Wedge salad was good. Cold, simple, did its job. Prawns fine. Pasta was solid. Burger is good. That's it. Not worth all the talk. I've had about the same standin over a grill in July, arguin with a man about his fence. Fries come lookin like saucers for no reason, but they were the best thing there. Loraine wouldn't get the French onion soup cause she "saw a picture." That's how decisions get made now. Pork chop had sweet mash and spicy greens. Didn't make much sense, but it worked. Food's good, drinks strong. I'll probly be back. Not up to me anyway. read more

Red Hook Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I finally went to red Hook Tavern to try the burger and other food. When any establishment is that busy, that popular, and has that much business, I guess it becomes easy to get complacent. We got in line at 11:43 AM and were finally seated around 1:20 PM. The onion soup was pretty tasty but small, and the cheese was burnt or overcooked. I can get comparable or better French onion soup at many establishments in the city. Next up was the burger. We ordered it the. Burger medium, even though it was recommended that we get it medium rare. My wife does not like medium rare. The bartender said they wont prepare it medium rare plus or anything like that...it is either medium rare or medium or well done. The burger came out somewhere between rare and medium rare. It was hardly cooked. I thought the flavor was quite good, but I could have used more of that dry aged flavor. The patty was large. The onion was crisp. I enjoyed it more than my wife and she would have enjoyed it more if it was cooked properly. Especially after the bartender was a little snooty about it...the restaurant should at least get it right for $32 plus tax and tip! We ordered the cavatelli pasta, it had a good amount of an oxtail and was pretty tasty. Overall I enjoyed the meal, but it's a lot of work to eat there, it was not perfectly executed, and the meal was quite pricey for what you get. read more

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Came here around 5:30 with some friends and ended up waiting about an hour since it was pretty crowded. The front desk girl let us know ahead of time that the wait would be that long, so it was expected and we didn't mind. It felt like the kind of place that usually takes reservations. We ended up sitting outside and the weather made it even better. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our water filled the whole time. Food came out at a good pace and everything felt smooth overall. Even though we weren't seated inside, the vibe was still really nice. I ordered the Red Hook Tavern burger cooked medium rare and it came out exactly how I wanted. The fries were really good too, loved that they were regular potatoes and not sweet potato fries. Only thing I would say is I wish the burger had a bit more to it like lettuce. It did come with sliced pickles which was nice though. Overall I really enjoyed the food and experience. I would definitely come back and try other dishes since everything else we saw looked really good read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The long awaited reservation finally came! After placing notifications on OpenTable for 2 weeks. We took whatever time we got. Upon walking in we were greeted by the hostess and welcomed. The inside is cozy old school NYC vibe feel. We had bar seats, the bartender was very attentive. First we started with the blue cheese wedge with bacon, it was pretty good the bacon was thick and smoked. The pappardelle pasta with the mushrooms and sour cream was unique, I have never tasted a sauce like this, loved it. Then the burger which definitely ranks top 3 burgers I've ever had, flavorful and juicy, would def come back for the burger. read more

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I really hate to say this but Red Hook Tavern may be overrated. I snagged a same-day 5pm reservation on one of the first warm weather days of the year! Which is great because I had been searching for a few weeks for a reservation to no avail. Pro tip: If you are looking for a reservation here, check OpenTable randomly and see what they have! The service and atmosphere was some of the best. A very nice hostess seated us and we sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered the French onion soup, two burgers (cooked medium rare), and rainbow cookies for dessert. The french onion soup was amazing!! 10/10 no notes. Once we finished the soup, we waited almost 25 minutes for the burger to come out which was surprising but totally fine as they were busy and this was their first seating. The burgers came out and they looked great, but the taste left a lot to be desired. First, the burgers were really undercooked, even for medium rare, which was disappointing given the wait time. The burger also tasted a bit like nothing? I so badly wanted to taste the meat and cheese and I really just did not. If I hadn't just enjoyed the flavors of the French onion soup, I would have been worried I was coming down with something! Don't get me wrong the burger wasn't BAD, but it was diner-level quality at best. On to the rainbow cookies. I was really excited about these but they were served cold out of the refrigerator and I could tell from the taste that they were stored in a refrigerator with other ingredients. There was a faint onion taste--yuck! (You know when you leave a banana too close to your sandwich and your sandwich tastes like banana? Think of that but rainbow cookies and onions!!) Overall, service was good but I food-wise, I think Red Hook Tavern is resting on its laurels. Don't think I'll return :( read more

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Great burger spot nice inside as well . But really small take out menu . Not sir what they don't expand it and or just make it like Everywhere else . But that's their business !! Pun intended . Burger was juicy perfectly cooked . read more

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So glad was able to try this place!! I felt very sufficiently "whelmed". I think it lived up to the hype of a GREAT burger, but it wasn't life-changingly good. The meat quality was super good and the bun was great. The lack of toppings was fine given meat quality. It was $32 which was super steep. I think the fries were very OK, and honestly the famous cookies were not great and super hard. The service was fine, not outstanding but nothing wrong at all. Vibe was great though, super cool tavern and interiors. They did get the burgers wrong slightly, saying one was medium well and one was medium rare while it was the opposite. Not a big deal at all though. Overall, well worth a try and visit if you can get a rez, but waiting hours feels excessive. I'm not confident for the burger with the price point and average fries that it is the best in NYC, but it is definitely delicious. read more

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The Red Hook Tavern burger has similar hype to LeBron James coming out of high school. It's #1 on nearly everyone's best burger in New York list. So naturally I was skeptical. Can one meat frisbee really be that much better than all the other ones? I walked 24 minutes from the nearest train stop and arrived 12:30 on a Thursday with my big homie, and we got a seat at a tiny bar stool in the corner. The ambiance feels like a cozy cabin that belongs somewhere in the mountains. We ordered oysters ($24) and 2 burgers ($32 each) that came with fries. Huge. We were filled with anticipation, as we had just hit Minetta Tavern for their famous Black Label Burger the day before, and questioned if this one would really be that much better. When this burger came... I mean talk about passing the eye test. It doesn't rely on gimmicks or a fancy build, the beauty is rooted in its simplicity: A dry aged beef patty topped by melted golden cheese that softly drapes down over a dark seared crust, contained by a glistening toasted sesame bun that's sturdy, but not overwhelming. It looks the way the human memory wants a burger to look. No excess, no flash, just BUCKETS. The meat frisbee weighed in at a hefty 12.3oz, which is 1.3oz above the median NYC burger thus far. The cottage-style fries came in at 5.1 oz. The crazy thing is, it tasted better than it looked. The thick dry-aged beef patty was seasoned well and griddled perfectly to where it had a rich crust while maintaining a juicy interior. The cheese and onion balanced the richness of the beef, while still letting it speak and be the star. I was sitting there pondering if I had ever even really had a burger before. It's a generational talent. It had so much motion that I think it might have broken the Richter scale and given the ring camera a "motion overload" error. I had to pop a dramamine right after. I'm hesitant to give a 10, as I've never given a 10 for anything, but this is a 10. It's the best burger I've ever had, it's my 2018 LeBron, my 2011 Tom Brady, my 1991 Julia Roberts. Fries were also a respectable 8/10. This vs all other burgers was a clear "there's levels to this..." performance. I'm talking Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin in 2009 kind of levels. I had it almost a week ago, and I'm still thinking about it. It changed me. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo read more

Red Hook Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very good burger and fries, not very good price. $42 after tip for a burger and water is by no means acceptable tbh. The burger was definitely tasty and I enjoyed it, but this is for sure a one-and-done for me. Waited an hour and a half to be seated which also was rough. read more

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{ French onion soup $18 } Rating: 4.75 / 5 The ultimate winter comfort food! Rich, beefy broth packed with perfectly caramelised onions and topped with gooey Gruyère. The crouton soaked up all that flavour without turning soggy, and best of all, it's deeply savoury but not overly salty. A total win! { Dry-aged burger $32 } Rating: 4.5 / 5 This is what everyone comes for, and yes, it delivers! The dry-aged patty is juicy, beef-forward, and grilled to a flawless medium rare. Not quite as punchy as Emily's, but still really satisfying. Love the thick raw onion slice under the patty, zero soggy bun problems here! { Carbonara $26 } Rating: 4.5 / 5 Surprisingly authentic and very well executed. The sauce is rich and velvety, clearly made the proper way - egg yolk and Parmesan only. Generous chunks of fatty guanciale are fried to crispy edges, adding deep savoury flavour. Many places oversalt this dish, but Red Hook nailed the balance! - - - - - - - - - Overall Rating: 4.5 Will I be back? Probably! To be fair, there are other NYC spots serving burgers just as good without the hour-long train + bus trek. That said, the solid appetisers and pasta are good enough to keep me motivated. read more

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Nice and quick service and great burger and fish and chips! I had a reservation thankfully so got seated immediately and the food didnt take too long to come out. The burger was very good but I wouldn't say best burger I've ever had and the fish and chips were fresh and delicious. The fries had a really good crisp to them too! A cute little restaurant but I really wouldn't try to have more than 2 people walk in! read more

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Who would've thought that this place would be so popular even on a wintry Friday? Walked in with a party of 4 around 1 pm and the restaurant was already full, but luckily, we didn't have to wait too long - just 15 minutes or so. The interior is really tight, which isn't the most welcoming for big, puffy jackets. Maybe that's also why we heard a lot of glass breaking throughout our meal; it'd be so easy to knock down a cup or plate! The menu isn't very extensive, which usually means that the restaurant is confident in their dishes. Looking at past menus and the menu in front of me, it seems that the restaurant only rotates out a few dishes every so often. The burger - $30 is quite an expensive burger for Brooklyn, and I think it was one of the most expensive items on the menu. However, the taste didn't justify the price. My husband got well done, which may be the reason for the dryness, but the kitchen should be able to execute a well done burger just as good as a medium rare. A lot of comments rave about the dish, so I'm inclined to believe they just don't get well done, because nothing about it was doing it for us. Burger chains like Shake Shack and 7th Street Burger are able to serve well done burgers that are tasty, so it's definitely doable. The fries were really good though. Fish and chips - The fish was very disappointing in the flavor department. It was too bland that it heavily relied on the sauces to give it any flavor. The fries were the same as the burger dish, and really good. Capatelli - The oxtail ragu was my favorite dish. The oxtail was broken up into small pieces that melded with the sauce. There was a slight spicy kick to it. Carbonara - I have mixed feelings about it. The sauce was delicious, but the texture of the pasta could've been slightly softer. The meat was way too salty but at the same time, it added another flavor profile to the dish. Portion size was relatively small French onion soup - Expected it to be cheesier, but maybe it's good that it wasn't too cheesy because the overall dish tasted very light (not too salty or heavy from the cheese). Would get this again. Half dozen oysters - I liked that the oysters came with three different sauces (apple cider, shaved ice with pickled juice and chili oil, and hot sauce). The staff is very friendly and were quick to clear the table. Parking wasn't too difficult in this neighborhood, which was relatively quiet with not much going on. read more

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worth the trek! for real what a gem that everyone knows about but honestly worth the hype. came with my friend and shoutout she snagged a reservation because it was crowded and seating is so limited i think we counter 20 for table and 10 for bar we ordered a bunch of things to share: oysters, fried ball thingys, burger, pasta. all incredible but special shoutout to the BURGER this is a damn good burger. pasta was a hidden gem- they make it fresh everyday and it shows w the flavors def would recommend and return read more

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Started off 2026 with a phenomenal burger Red hook taverns food is delicious. Finally made my way there and was not disappointed. Started off with the isle old fashioned that was perfect, balanced really well & left me pleasantly surprised. The ham croquettes were delicious and came paired with that tasted like in-house made mustard. The French onion soup was delicious, fairly large and hearty with big junks of bread, large amounts of onion and topped with delicious cheese. But we all know the burger is the start of the show, I ordered it medium and was cooked to perfection, perfectly melted slice of cheese and had two slices of raw onion on the bottom, the fries were a perfect blend of crunchy exterior, softer inside, slightly salted. Service was good, our waitress was polite but didn't offer much information like I noticed with other tables. The tavern itself is fairly smaller than I anticipated, maybe about 4 tables for 2 and an another 3 tables that were for parties of 4. A large bar area with a good number of seats. If you're in the area you must stop by for one of Brooklyn's best burgers. read more

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Such an amazing burger! The ham croquettes were absolutely delicious. Ended with a yummy rainbow cookies. read more

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Come for the burger. You'll want your own, trust me. It's fairly no frills, but done exceptionally well. Burger is on the thicker side, perfectly cooked (juicy but charred on the outside), flavorful (no extra salt or anything needed), and good burger to bun ratio. I also recommend getting the Romaine Wedge Salad. Pairs nicely with the burger and good to share. Hard to go wrong with blue cheese and bacon. Restaurant is very small and intimate. Has an elevated dive bar vibe. Casual, dimly lit, cozy. Sat at the bar and service was great. read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good burger! Very easy reservation to achieve, food was good definitely not my favorite burger but for a free meal who am I to complain? The service was good although felt a bit rushed. The ambiance was nice just a bit small but deff gave the homey Brooklyn feel. The commute too and from was a pain in the ass though. read more

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We got there around 4:55 and there was already a line. Didn't wait for too long to get seated but the burger took a long time to be served. Honestly, the burger is meh, definitely not worth the hype or the commute. It is juicy but the bun was so dry and the patty is a bit too salty for us. The pasta is more impressive than the burger imo read more

Red Hook Tavern - Black ink Tagliatelle with lobster - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So if you're unaware the must order at Red Hook Tavern is the Burger. I've been lucky enough to have eaten burgers at some of the best burger places in the world, and I can say the burger at Red Hook likes up to the hype. I came on a Wednesday night around 8 without a reservation the inside was pretty packed and was a 30 minute wait. Outside didn't have a wait, and it did have heaters so it was a win win. I ordered the burger of course and my mom ordered the croquettes. The burger is great. Super simple but fire. The size of the patty. HUGE! It was literally patty, bun, cheese, onion. I think that's it. I didn't taste any other sauces on it. Seasoning on the burger was amazing. Soooo juicy. Even the cheese on the burger was great definitely didn't spare the quality of any of the ingredients. The potato fries chip things were phenomenal. It tasted like a potato chip, but it was a fry. So good. Would for sure go back. Definitely a great gourmet burger!! You're welcome. read more

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Reservations aren't too hard to get if you hop on Resy right when they drop, but walk-ins are definitely possible! I came on a Saturday right at opening (noon) hoping to walk in for a table for two. I was added to the waitlist with an estimated wait of 1.5 hours but ended up getting seated in about 45 minutes. There isn't a ton to do in the immediate neighborhood, but there are a few coffee shops and little knick-knack stores to browse while you wait. Otherwise, the only other nearby spots are bars, which are also nice for hanging out. The food was great. I came specifically for the burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. The fries were phenomenal, and I swear the pickle was one of the best I've ever had. The service was wonderful, and the ambiance was so lovely--great music and good vibes all around. read more

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The food at red hook tavern is good. The service is good and the prices are high. The question everyone always asks. Which burger is better? Lugers or Red Hook? Having them back to back within the course of a week. Hands down Peter Lugers. At $32 for the tavern burger it's definitely up there. The other dishes we had were expensive also. Were they worth the price? Hmmm I can't say yes for sure. Fish and chips, mortadella, croquets, oxtail ragu. All amazing dishes but up there in cost. Service was impeccable and we were eating in the outdoor patio which is NOT shielded from the wind but does have heat lamps. All in all this is a good place to stop in but if you're looking for fine dining this may not be the place for you. More of a causal date night this spot has decent drinks and a good vibe. read more

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Believe the hype! Get the burger! It is just that simple. Terrific cocktails, great vibe and wonderful hospitality. If Red Hook Tavern was on my corner I would be there every night. It is fun and delicious. Go!! read more

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Overall: Definitely lives up to the hype! The good: One of the better burgers I've ever had, right up there with some of the best. The vibes are great, regardless of whether you're sitting inside or out (though inside is definitely more cozy). Great drink menu and the fries really hit the spot. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The not-so-good: The french onion soup was fine, I'll try something else if I go back again. I've heard the wait here can get crazy, but we were able to walk right in on a Wed evening. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 read more

Red Hook Tavern - French onion soup - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Yes. The burger is worth the hype. You can't come here and not get it. The quality of beef was noticeable and flavorful. It's not fancy but it's amazing. The kale salad was also a surprising hit. This had great texture and flavor. Service was nice. The bathroom lines are long. It was packed. Got in line 20 mins before they opened and managed to get a table for 4 on a Sunday morning read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good, simple burgers with no bells and whistles, but the pasta stole the show. Finally got a reservation and made the trek to Red Hook to see what the fuss is all about. The $32 burgers are pretty solid for a simple burger. It only comes with the patty, onions, and cheese so if you like a simple burger, it's good. I don't know if it's worth $32. The star of the show was the Cavatelli (oxtail ragu) - the pasta was perfectly al dente with a deep tomato and meaty sauce. The garlic breadcrumbs were incredible too. The service was great - they never let our glasses go empty and were attentive to everything we needed. And the space was open and not too loud, so perfect for a dinner with friends. Overall, I would recommend getting the burger once, but I would only come back to get the pasta again and try the other dishes. read more

Red Hook Tavern - Cavatelli - oxtail ragu - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We were unable to get a reservation. They book up fast. Fortunately they accommodate a few walk ins. They open at noon on Saturdays, so we arrived at 11:15 am to wait on line. Luckily, the food gods were smiling down on us and we found parking out front. There were about 8 people in front of us and I came up with a plan B to go to another restaurant, fully expecting to not get a table but, again, those merciful food gods took pity on us. We were accommodated with outside seating on a gorgeous spring day. We were a group of 7. By 11:30 the line was down the block. We were seated at about 12:10. The hostess was very sweet and professional. Our waiter was exceptional! Yes, the burgers are that good. They are also over 30 bucks and are huge. The fries are also scrumptious and so was the fish and chips and the croquettes. We had a Cosmo 2, a dirty mule, and a lemon drop. The bartender did not skimp on the alcohol. We had gelato and rainbow cookies. We all left in food comas and extremely happy to report all the food and drinks were delicious. One in our group asked for a, gasp, well done burger that was surprisingly just as juicy as the medium rare one. We will return again, but only for dinner. The portions were way too huge for early in the day. read more

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Did a walk in on a Sunday afternoon around 1PM Wedge salad - Perfect and exactly what it should be. The slab bacon was tasty and juicy. Shrimp cocktail - had a weird texture and was semi translucent that made me think it was underdone. The burger - Pretty good, but I do not think worth traveling for. I would be nice if they let you select a better cheese than just american cheese. read more

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The burger, the fries, the croquetas...everything we ordered was a 10/10!! Let's start with the famous burger. The meat was just another level, juicy and cooked to perfection. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The croquetas, please don't skip this appetizer, the bechamel is soooo good. Service was quick and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was nicer than I expected. We seated outside and also had a good ambience. read more

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Book a reservation! Make the reservation because there's basically nothing in the surrounding area to kill time before you get in. Sure there's a good bakery nearby and a grocery store. But who wants to grocery shop before taking a bite of this masterpiece. If you're at Red Hook Tavern, you're here for the burger which everyone agrees is something special. This burger is truly deceiving. Simple may describe what it initially looks like but simple it not. The aged big beef flavor is what you taste and smell. The sliced onion is barely enough to stand in line with the beef. I was here around Lunar New Year and enjoyed a really great rendition of spicy wontons and scallion pancakes. Who knew!? Burger, wontons and scallion pancakes can be a fantastic combination! I also got a lucky red envelope with my check! I mean c'mon, I'll definitely be back again soon. read more

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It feels like I've been hearing about Red Hook forever and had really built it up in my mind. In reality, I've only been hearing about it for 5 or 6 years and it definitely didn't disappoint! We walked in on a Monday evening and although it was pretty crowded we were seated immediately. Definitely has an old tavern feel, with all the wood accents and dark lighting. We Started with 2 cocktails. Both were balanced and very tasty. I had the dry-age cheese burger (medium rare). It was great! Not over hyped at all. The thick, juicy dry aged patty, combined with the lighter, toasted bun were the perfect combination of beefy burgery goodness. It's a simple burger done perfectly. I also was able to try the oxtail pasta. It too did not disappoint. It's all flavor, matched with proper preparation and a lot of attention to detail. I look forward to going back and trying more of the menu. read more

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Truly spectacular and I don't say that lightly at all. Finally managed to snag a res at the elusive Red Hook Tavern and oh my did it live up to the hype. First of all, service was phenomenal. Our waiter was so nice and even gave us free rainbow cookies at the end of our meal as we were celebrating a birthday. We all got the famous burger and fries. The burger is certainly huge and very very flavorful. I'm not usually a fan of raw onion on my burger, but the raw onion cuts through the meatiness of the burger so well. Fries were very good as well and they even gave us an aioli on the side. At $32, yes this burger is very expensive but it's very filling so I would be more than happy to pay for this again and again. read more

Red Hook Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was in the area and Red Hook Tavern was highly recommended to me by cousin. I was warned that it could be tough getting seated and that proved to be true. I made a reservation on Resy but I didn't realize that it was for the wrong day. I showed up at the right time (but wrong day) and the staff was pretty accommodating. The wait was about 30 minutes for my party of 2 (for bar seating). They took down my phone number so it gave us time to walk around the area while waiting. Once I received the text that our seats were ready we were seated pretty quickly. The place has a kind of rustic vibe--lots of wood and warm lighting. The menu is on the smaller side which helps prevent analysis paralysis. We knew going in that we had to get the Red Hook Burger (medium rare of course). In addition we got ham croquettes and cavatelli with oxtail ragu. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The croquettes were fantastic. The crunchy breadcrumbs paired well with the melt cheese and the Dijon sauce put it over the top. Great way to start the meal. The cavatelli and burger came shortly after and they were even better. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly with the right amount of chew to the pasta. It was the perfect vessel to hold the sauce and meat of the oxtail ragu. The oxtail was so tender and flavorful that it could probably be a dish on its own without the pasta. The burger was the star of the show though. Dry aged beef, American cheese, raw onion. That's it. No frills. And it was absolutely phenomenal. Everything was super simple but it let the quality of the meat shine through. Each bite was tender and juicy. The bread wasn't anything fancy but it soaked up the meat juice while still maintaining structure. I would definitely come back here for the burger alone. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. I really enjoyed the other food as well. This was one of the best meals I've had in some time. Prices are high, but sometimes you gotta treat yourself. I'd love to come back. read more

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We arrived 15 minutes late due to traffic, but even though there was a long walk-in line, the host was really understanding and kind about the lateness. Red Hook is a bit further away to get to from the city, but the food was definitely worth it. The dry aged cheeseburger was perfectly cooked, and although I didn't take any pictures of the other dishes, some other notable ones are the cavatelli (or any of their other pasta dishes), the ham and cheese croquettes, and the wedge salad that comes with a huge slab of bacon. My one complaint would be that there should be some skinny fries to go along with the burger too, but that's just personal preference. It's also right near Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies, which is also worth trying and the view of the water is amazing too! read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Finally made it out to Red Hook Tavern to try the famous dry-aged burger that everyone talks about. I got the dry-aged burger ($32) and the mussels ($26). Both were good, but honestly not mind-blowing. The burger was super juicy, but I didn't think it had a ton of flavor -- definitely not the best I've ever had. The mussels were solid though and I liked the bread it came with. That said, the fries were amazing -- perfectly crispy and salted and probably my favorite part of the meal. I get why this place is popular, but I wouldn't pay that much again. Definitely worth a visit at least once though! I had a reservation so I was seated immediately, but I wouldn't wait hours in line for it. read more

The burger lives up th hype - it was simple but every layer is delicate , the sesame seed bun was lightly grilled, the rim was crispy to hold up the shape. Perfect size onion to lift the patty. Beef was juicy, perfectly cooked. I can feel the chef put lots of love making the burger, every detail matters. Roman Wedge Salad - love the way it's assembled, layered Roman yet each layer gets all ingredients, easy to share. Country Ham Croquettes - crunchy shell with creamy infill, texture and flavor bomb. PEI Mussels - the presentation was wow, someone literally hand placed each mussel I to a flower. Above were the dishes that stood out but all other ones we tried were really good as well - Venison Carpaccio, French Onion Soup, Head-on Prawns, Cavatelli, Smoked Pork Chop. The only dish we didn't love was the Fish n Chips, and the Fries choice lol but also felt like it's okay as you can't have the best of everything. Cocktails were also delicious! read more

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Red Hook Tavern is well-known for being one of the best burgers in NY, so the wait here can get crazy. If you can get a reservation, I highly recommend it or else you may end up waiting hours. We arrived on a Sunday 20 minutes before opening at 5pm and there was a line of about 10 people ahead of us. In the first seating round, we ended up getting the second to last outdoor seating without the heaters, so it was a bit chilly. Since we were outside, I wished that the servers came around more often and were quicker with our food so we didn't have to sit there too long waiting in the cold. To start off, I had the Isle Old Fashioned ($20) to drink and the Country Ham Croquettes ($15) to eat. The croquettes came out pretty quick and were nice and crunchy over a pool of dijonnaise sauce that went quite well together. The cheesy ham filling was gooey and creamy --nice, little appetizer. Finally, came the infamous Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Cheeseburger ($30), which took half an hour. When this burger comes out, it's definitely a beautiful sight. The cheese is perfectly melted over the thick and juicy beef patty with a layer of sliced, raw onions. The burger is so juicy, so it can get a bit messy. It's a classic and tasty, though it's quite pricey for all the popularity it has gotten. The cottage fries are a unique version of fries and the pickle is quite refreshing as it's not too pickled and sour. It's a tasty and delicious burger, but not necessarily enough for me to wait again. Highly recommend getting a reservation if you want to try the burger here. Every table ordered at least one of these, so that says it all. read more

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Came here through a recommendation and was told that the burgers were a must try. Their dry aged burger was good, not great just good and the bread was a bit too doughy for me, but I guess that is to soak up the juices that came out of the burger. I do think it was priced pretty high at 30 bucks as well. It's a cool kind of hidden spot in red hook and it was packed inside early afternoon. Overall 3.5 stars - a decent spot nothing crazy read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The below was removed by Red Hook Tavern: BEWARE WALK-INS - Like many of us that don't have a reservation (there's nothing 60 days out on Open Table), the drill is you show up 30 min before they open (4:30pm) and get on the cancellation list. So, we stood in line for 45 min last night to get on this list. Single digits with wind chill. It wasn't pleasant, but we were YOLO and knew we'd at least get a table at some point. Finally speak to the host at 5:15pm. She's pleasant, takes our phone number and says we'll text you when your table of two is ready. Fair warning, we're told 8:30pm. Oof. 3 hrs and 15 min wait. We go to San Pedro, throw back some pre drinks, obsessively check our phone over the next three hours. Our new bar friends and the bartender at San Pedro (love you Annie!) are all invested with us, cheering us on for the $32 burger that's about to come and then, and THEN, we get the below texts. Look. You can't tell people to hang out for THREE HOURS and then not come through. You are a well oiled machine, who handle a high volume on the regular! You have to kick a message out sooner than this. See snapshots. FYI: We weren't the only ones this happened too as we chatted with a few people in line. At complete disbelief, I physically walk back into the restaurant, show the host my text and say 'please tell me this isn't true'. Nervously, she reads it and says absolutely nothing. I explain how incredibly uncool this was and that they need to be honest upfront. Even, "there is a chance after waiting 3+ hours, you STILL might get locked out". We would have walked! It comes across greedy. Which is insane given their popularity. Then, icing on the cake, sitting on our couch at home, we get ANOTHER update 45 min later that our table is ready? You really can't make this up. Terrible communication. C'mon, RHT. Do better by your locals! read more

Red Hook Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Red hook tavern is worth the visit and burger delivered. I had reservation at opening and when I arrived there was a line for walk in extending around the block so i would recommend getting there early if that's the plan. The dining room is lively although tables are fairly close and could get loud and dishes can get cramped on the table. The cheeseburger was juicy, tender and had a bun just thick/toasted enough it didn't breakdown or become soggy from the juices. Just the perfect amount of juice and cheese the burger was so easy to hold and eat even without cutting. The French fries were ok - didn't blow me away but a nice addition. Afterwards, headed over to Steve's for lime pie, great trip to red hook! read more

Red Hook Tavern - Dry Aged Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York