This place is wonderful in addition to serving the best hamburger I have ever eaten. The onion soup was also excellent. It's not what I would call quiet, but it is easy to carry on a conversation. The service is also very good. read more

Up and down meal. Started off great. Our server was friendly. Got the ham croquettes which we all enjoyed. Oysters seemed expensive but were fine. Enjoyed the beers. Friend got to sample wines which was nice. Unfortunately something must have happened in the kitchen. Took over an hour for the entrees. 4/6 got burgers which we were hyped for based on reviews. Started off rough when my plate was missing a pickle and there was only 3 fries on the plate. But issue was the burger. Looked good but it tasted liked the top fell off the salt shaker. Only thing I could taste was salt unfortunately, couldn't finish it. Not sure if it's supposed to taste like that but I'm guessing it was an off night for the kitchen. Then my wife found a metal nail in her salad which kind of killed the vibe. On a bright note the pasta was good. The restaurant was nice and comped the salad and a drink but unfortunately didn't have a good time and couldn't finish my salt burger. Would give it another night but honestly was one of my least favorite dining experiences I've had in Brooklyn. read more

Online it clearly states they are open until 11. We arrived at 10:18 on a Friday night (for a cocktail only) and were politely told that their were other establishments open as they are no longer serving. Perhaps they should update their hours so you don't waste Uber fare. read more

Getting to Red Hook Tavern is quite the trek coming from Upper Manhattan, especially if you want to use public transportation, but it's well worth the effort. We arrived at the restaurant half an hour past our reservation time, and to our delight, they graciously held our table for us. We all ordered the infamous burger and it was everything you'd anticipate from a $30 burger--absolutely phenomenal. It was simple and topped with just cheddar and a slightly grilled onion, yet incredibly delicious and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. read more

Red Hook Tavern brings the upscale tavern restaurant that you'd typically find in Manhattan's financial district across the east river to red hook. It seems like most of the patrons are in their 20s and 30s. The wait was super long. We arrived at 5:30 to find a 3 and a half hour wait. We decided to join the wait list and visit some nearby spots in Red Hook and Carroll Gardens. We returned shortly before 9 to find out the wait was extended another 45 minutes. We visited another bar nearby and then returned for our seating at 9:45. After the 4 hour and 15 minute wait, we ordered a drink and two burgers promptly. I believe the drink was called the bird in paradise. It was a fruity drink that was foam and had the consistency of an egg cream. It was quite unique and I'd recommend it. I had more burger medium rare. It was cooked right on point. It's a thick burger. Probably a third to half pound. It's served with a toasted bun, cheese, and raw onions. Simple, juicy and delicious. The burger is served alongside crispy potato wedges and a long half pickle. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to stay pretty late after we finished our food and they didn't rush us out. The bathroom is awesome. It's my new favorite bathroom in Brooklyn. Very spacious and clean. Nice soap with lotion. Thick paper towels. read more

Had dinner at Red Hook Tavern on Friday night. While the burger lived up to expectations, the rest of menu fell a bit flat. Quality: The hype around Red Hook Tavern centers on the Dry Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger. And there is no doubt, it is a very tasty burger. Simple, with just American cheese and white onion, it was by far the best item we tried, and one of the better burgers I have had in some time. Our mistake was bouncing around the rest of the menu, which is simply not at the same quality level. The Oysters were decent, but way overpriced. The Country Ham Croquettes used huge tough chunks of ham, which made for an unpleasant bite. The fish in the Fish And Chips was solid, though I was not as big a fan as my girlfriend about the dill sauce. The problem however with both the Fish And Chips and the burger were the massive wedge fries, which are almost the size of a potato. I prefer a much crispier fry and so these were not for me. For drinks I ordered a La Coqueta, a tequila based drink, and an Old Fashioned style cocktail with Mezcal. Both were fine, but I think a beer may be the better option here. Quantity: Both the Fish And Chips and the Dry Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger were a good size for a meal. Value: $36 for a Dozen Oysters. $12 for the Country Ham Croquettes. $25 for the Fish And Chips. $26 for the Dry Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger. $15-$17 for Cocktails. Ambiance: Red Hook Tavern is located in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn. It sits on a fairly busy corner, and they have set up a quaint outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas. The problem with this area however is when crowds start to show up, they begin to infringe on this space. We sat inside, because it was a hot day and I assumed it would be the cooler option, though it really wasn't. It is a stylish older space with lots of brick and wood. The bar is long and stretches the left wall, while small tables are lined along the right. Even though it was still bright out, the inside area is always dim. The music selections were a good mix of rock music, which fit the vibe. Crowd: Reservations are a must on weekends. We ended up with a weird early reservation at the bar, but it meant we were seated promptly. It is a mixed crowd with friends, families, and couples. Service: We were seated at the bar, so were well taken care of by the two bartenders. Drinks stayed full and food was out quickly. They were trying to keep guests moving as they were fully booked, but the staff were never rude or hasty. Parking: Street parking scattered throughout the nearby are read more

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Was able to get a table around 1:30 pm today. The burger was extremely juicy at medium rare; the patty's high quality remained apparent with successive bites. The trio of potato wedges felt somewhat lacking, however. The New York Strip was kind of petite, though it was perfectly cooked; each morsel was magnified with a slather of the herb butter. read more

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Everything was completely perfect. I don't know what to else say. I was very impressed. It is NOT cheap, but it was actually worth the price. I'm going to eat here every single time I'm hungry and find myself in Red Hook. Great selection of wine. The pan-seared chicken and mashed potatoes were some of the best I've ever had. Delicious oysters even in June. Even the chopped kale salad was outstanding. I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

Lives up to the hype. Yea the burger is incredible but, everything we had was at the same level. We ordered the clams, the roasted fennel, croquettes, and burger. The service was spot on. Very friendly atmosphere. Bartenders were on point. We will be back read more

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

Since this place has opened i've bene looking for a reason to come here. Thankfully I finally had one last weekend. Walked in without a reservation and got lucky as we got the last two bar stools available. Dim lighting, short to the point menu, kind of exactly what you would expect this place to be. Me and my father both ordered the burger, medium rare, about 10-12 minutes later the food comes out, and it looked as good as the photos you all have seen. First bite of the fries, delicious, a little salty, but not in a bad way, I wanted more of them. The burger is damn good, it's a little to ground up though, and needs a little more form. The flavor is good, I just wish that the burger itself held up a little better. This place is well worth going to. read more

Without question one of the best representations of a pasta and clam dish I've had to date. I'm a massive snob and "foodie" and this place was a "shock" from soup to nuts as one states. The service was humble, understated, and completely the correct approach to the fare. What a gem in Red Hook Brooklyn! Go! read more

I made reservations on Resy a month ago and was really excited to try this place. Charcuterie plate: contained wild boar sausage, coppa (Italian pork cold cut), loukaniko (Greek sausage). It was interesting to try wild boar, presently nicely Country ham croquettes: these were ok, nothing special really Dry aged red hook tavern burger: the star of the show. The meat had great texture, and very balanced. Pan roasted half chicken: we ordered this so that we didn't order two burgers. Great flavor. Overall I really enjoyed the burger but I'm not sure I'll bother with going through the trouble of getting to red hook and resy. If I lived close it would be a great little pub though! read more

Amazing burger, arguably the best in the city. Service was excellent and well worth the slight hassle of looking for a table.

Literally the worst establishment ever. They had me on a waitlist for 4 hours and when I come back they say they are done seating for the night. Incredibly rude staff. Burger is greasy and overrated. Don't support a place like this, ruining the dining scene in New York. read more

If you are coming here its all about the burger. They have other great food but the burger is what you should be trying. Its very good. It is pricey since it is dry aged meat so have to be willing to spend the money. One thing Red Hook gets right about their burger where most places get wrong by over loading it with to much toppings isRed Hook keeps it simple with just cheese. They let the meat shine which is what it should be about. When you over load with too much toppings it overwhelms what you should be tasting, the meat. With each bite you taste the meat which is full of flavor. Good stuff. My only complaint would be is for it to be served with a legit order of fries instead of three big steak fries. Make sure you have a reservation it gets very crowded. The host will take good care of you and he is extremely friendly and affable. read more

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My review isn't all that different from others here. It's -- okay? The burger is good, but hideously overpriced. You don't get enough fries. Otherwise it's fine. Also, they were super nice, but they seated us about 40 minutes past our reservation time. Additionally, and I've never had this issue before ever, but they also seated us outside next to the building on what seemed like an overly aggressive incline? As in I literally had to engage my core to keep myself upright while chowing down. read more

If you want to be spoken to like a three year old, show up without a reservation. Maybe the food is good. Will never know. read more

Don't even look at the menu! Just order the burger! It's a blend of different meats. Simply amazing!

Will definitely need a reservation. The burger is good but I think it's slightly overhyped. Def had better burger in NYC. The wedge salad is good to get some veggie in. The potatoes with the burger is very interesting. Love the toasted buns, it is slightly too much meat for me. read more

Their burgers are one of the best i've ever had ,and the staff are nice and attentive , I will defiantly be goin back soon

This place has no appreciation for it's customers. Overpriced and underwhelming, they treated me and my family like we just didn't matter. Bad customer experience, never going back. read more

I have been sending my Bf pictures of the burger for about a year now. We often would dissect the burger and talk about trying it when in the area. My wonderful BF surprised me last Sunday afternoon!! He made reservations and we ate outdoors. We started our meal with a wedge salad which was perfection. It was probably one of the best wedge salads I have had in my life. The thick cut bacon, mustard seeds, dill and decadent blue cheese made that salad! We wanted to try the French onion soup but they forgot to take it off the menu. (I believe they sold out) As for the burger, I ordered mine medium but got medium rare. I couldn't have been happier with the way the chef cooked it. This burger is hands down a game changer!! It's one of the best burgers I have eaten in my life. I have had the peter lugar burger and there is NO comparison!! People may have their preference with the type of cheese, bun, onions, lettuce, tomatoes they prefer but everything about this burger works!! The seeded bun is airy, light but was able to hold that juicy burger without being too doughy. The burger itself was dry aged and properly seasoned with salt. The American cheese and onion melted into the burger. Not only was the burger delicious, wait til you try the fries!! They were like a baked potato on the inside and a perfect crispness on the exterior. I had the best experience at the Red Hook Tavern! I definitely will be back when I want to have a real burger and fries!! I can't wait to try the French onion soup the next we go!! Enjoy!! read more

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

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The servers were awesome! I had the dry aged burger. The burger itself was good however there were two things I didn't like. 1. The white onions on the burger were lightly cooked. I believe the burger could be improved by substituting white onions for red onions or the white onions being caramelized. 2. The burger had a bit too much pepper for me. It left a bad peppery aftertaste which I didn't enjoy. read more

as of december 2022, after his long search for the best burger in the city, after one bite, my bf declared the burger at red book tavern, "the best burger" he's ever had in nyc. he's a honest and fair critic, a bunnoisseur of burgers and a lover of meats, and to declare such a bold statement.. it means something lol ok enough bunnanigans, this place really is the freakin teets! i came here once during the summer of 2020 pandemy and got the burger to-go and even then i was blown away and wanted to bring my bf earlier this year but saw that it had closed down bc of a fire. it was only a few weeks ago when i saw the burger featured in a instapost of the best burgers round up that i found that i was open again! we got rez here for tuesday evening at 7pm and we got seated immediately by one of the amazing servers. the place isn't huge with about 7-ish tables and a bar. service was impeccable and everyone was super friendly. the vibe is like that of a neighborhood spot meets old-timey bar meets a cafe? the interior has so much character and i overheard the owner tell another table that nothing from the bar is newer than 1911 and that the lamps used to be the original gas lamps they used outside to light the streets that they made electric - so cool! i really enjoy the small touches like that! anyways ok to the food sheeeeeesh. we started with the shrimp cocktail, shared the tortelloni and each got a burger. i know.. we can EAT. shrimp cocktail - fresh, perfectly cooked and the cocktail sauce was extra horseradishy, just the way i like it. tortelloni - omg. this. was. so. good!! the sage! the hazelnuts! the kabocha, oh my! ever flavor so perfectly balanced, each bite bursts with so much flavor of the original ingredients. we were BLOWN by this dish. burger - the grand finale. if you are looking for a good quality, juicy, no frills, of meaty, cheddary, crispy briochey burger? this is it. someone call lizzie mcguire bc this is what dreams are made of. they toasted the brioche so it had a crispy exterior. the onions were raw which helped cut thru the greasiness of the freakin flavor filled patty and the cheese wasn't too cheesey but you could taste the cheddar.. i'm drooling rn. my bf got this with bacon which was a fat slab that really could've been enough for two people. i had a bite and i'm not a huge bacon person and it was good. but again, i preferred my burgers without bacon. the burgs came with round fries which weren't my favorite - i preferred the log steak fries that it came with the last time i went but they were still good - and a spear of pickle. so, so perfect! my bf also got drinks which he said was really well made! go just, go. do it. but make a rez bc it got busy, quick. read more

Loved the cheese burger! 100% understand what the rave is about . Friendly wait staff. Well worth the visit from NJ.

I went to RHT last night for a friend's birthday dinner celebration. The food was excellent from the creamy croquettes, wedge salad to the delicious cheeseburger. I would be remiss not to mention the friendly and professional staff who addressed a sensitive situation with ease. I can recommend this establishment wholeheartedly. read more

---Same review I left on Hometown BBQ because we did both together and they work together like one great experience. --- Yes they have the Trinity of smoked meats, but it's the outside the box food concepts that ends up being the real treat. Who would have guessed the best taco I'd ever eaten was at a BBQ joint in Brooklyn! It's pretty clear that the owner, Billy, takes a lot of pride in his restaurants because we saw him go out of his way to make guests comfortable AND the place was close to spotless. I'm sure seating was tough for a little while, but the outdoor spaces they created were perfect. Covid made that a reality for everyone. Back to the food, it's a ton of amazing flavor mixed with backstory. You eat a kimchi taco because that food meant something to Billy growing up. All his plates have a story like that and it's 100% worth it to ask him about them if you catch him. Great stories with even greater tastes. Don't go in expecting only smoked meats and don't pass up the chance to try something you hadn't planned to, because it's ALL GREAT! When your done eating, go down to RedHook Tavern for a drink and incredible dessert. If you're lucky, Rebecca and Daniel will be working when you go in. They are awesome. Needless to say, Billy's restaurants are more than worth the price of admission. Our evening eating at both places and meeting the awesome team at both locations was one of our favorite dining experiences we've ever had. Just take a couple minutes to look around and notice how well done every little thing is. Billy and his team have countless history lessons for you about the restaurants, the incredible renovation of Red Hook Tavern, and the history of their foods (this was really cool). I'm really glad we got to go spend time in Billy Durney's Brooklyn Restaurants. I can't recommend enough that you do the same! read more

One of the two best meals I've had in the last six months. The other was in Maine but more on that in a separate review. I made an early reservation because it was the first one available. No big deal for me as I planned to go IN and I prefer to have ample time for my dinner to settle. Upon entry you quickly realize it does actually feel like a local tavern where all are welcome. The hostess was very nice and we were seated immediately. We started with wine and ordered quickly. We were hungry! We ordered the salad, clams, croquettes, and the burger. EVERYTHING was delicious! I wouldn't change anything. The salad dressing was so good I could have had it as a drink, the croquettes were both crunchy and creamy, the clams were perfectly cooked, and the burger was seasoned to perfection. Although, I could only finish half because looks can be deceiving and it was more filling than i thought it would be. No worries, it still tasted good later that night at home. read more

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Great spot in Red Hook that opened up in 2019. Its run by the same folks who run Hometown bbq down the road from here. Love the vibe and look of this spot. The staff is super friendly and got to chat a little with their Sous Chef Johan and learn a little about their kitchen and Connor their Head Bartender. We started with the Country Ham Croquettes which were ridiculously good! Could've had a whole bowl of these. They were made with one year aged white cheddar, house made dijonnaise & rye bread crumbs Romaine wedge salad with apple wood smoked bacon, blue cheese, pickled mustard seed, sourdough crumbs & buttermilk herb dressing. Really tasty salad. Did not expect that from from a wedge salad. The burger was the star during our visit..appeared like everyone there for the evening was ordering it and it definitely did not disappoint.  This is a solid, classic burger with no frills made with a mix of dry aged meat and other secrets that makes this one of the best burgers you will have in NYC . Definitely worth the trip to Red Hook to have this burger! Its served with  American cheese, raw onions, side of potato wedges and pickle. We saw someone dip the wedges into a side of creamed spinach, so we did the same! Looking forward to going back soon. They open at 5PM daily and there was a line when we got there at exactly  5pm. They do take reservations. We didnt have reservations; however were seated at the bar right away. If you want to see a video of the spot, take a look at my Instagram post @nycbuddha https://www.instagram.com/tv/B6okyrXh-MO/?igshid=1wg2kxcwj1wjv read more

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It's not you, it's me. This burger made me realize that I'm probably not a fancy or thick burger kind of guy. Worth trying because someone else might like it, but I don't think I will be visiting again. read more

Excellent !! One of the best burgers that I have had in the City environs. We arrived for a 5:00 reservation and were met promptly and courteously by the owners. It was a superlative experience. Drinks were great and the restored space (pressed tin ceilings), restored woodwork gives the restaurant a classic yet unpretentious feel. I highly recommend this special place. read more

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Best burger ever! It has a great vibe and very good cocktails. Make sure to book as it's always busy

The ambiance here might be one of my favorites in the city. Wood and wallpaper always work for me. Good cocktails, and good food. I'll be back to try the burger next time. read more

We spent $300 per person for my son's birthday in their private upstairs dining room or $4,500 and because my son and a bunch of his friends forgot their IDs, they wouldn't let them have a glass of wine. In the private dining room. $300 for arancini pasta and a cheeseburger. Great food. Uptight horrible people. Never go here. read more

So let's start by how difficult it is to get a reservation here . Why ? There's only maybe 10 tables inside . Weather permitting and you can withstand the cold & rain you can sit in the outdoor area they built. Weekend menu much smaller which would be fine . We had to order any appetizers and meal all at one time. Received the ham & cheese croquettes?? No taste other than the oil it's cooked in and SALT!! Next received the French onion soup a a whopping price of $18!! Steep. Well another disappointment, soup was flavorless no cheese on top of soup but somewhat melted on side of a smaller size cup. Definitely was missing something and seemed to have some type of vinegar taste in the back. NOT GOOD AT ALL and no way worth $18 !! From this point we waited over 45 min for 2 burgers as we watched other tables seated after us receive their food before us. Waiter never visited the table during all this.finally got his attention to ask where the burgers were and when he walked back after supposedly checking very small portion of tables he walked right passed us never gave us an update . He clearly forgot our order. a manager approached me to kinda apologize for it taking sooooooo long with the excuse there is just so much room on the grill. The size of the grill isn't the problem !! I explained that many other people who were seated way after us have already received their food ! He seemed to be somewhat annoyed by what I said but was just stating a fact. Everyone seemed to get different service and different attention was given. We received none. Finally got the burger which was good. Way better places and food out there . Don't waste your time . Won't be back anymore . read more

If you can get in it's a must try if you have to wait five hours wait to five hours great burger

Everyone I told I was coming here had the same response: "The burger?" The answer is yes. It rocks. It's as good as its reputation. Already planning my next trip. My only asterisk is that I wish the fries were crispier. We had the croquettes to start which were nice and tasty. Sundae and rainbow cookies for dessert were delicious too. read more

Simply the best possible burger. The scallops were divine and the service was perfect.

Got a couple of minutes? Good... here's a little back story for you. July, 2019... I'd been anticipating the opening of RHT for some time; reading about it in article after article after article and getting hyped because a) it's a new restaurant in the neighborhood and b) I'm a Hometown BBQ fan. Couldn't wait. A friend and I were heading down to Ikea one night and I had realized that RHT JUST opened the evening before. Perfect. We'd get there when they open, put our name in for two seats at the bar (if available at all) - didn't really mind how long we'd have to wait because our intent was to go to Ikea and well, either way, there's a lot to do and see in Red Hook. We arrive at RHT - the place is bustling - just as anticipated. We met Benny as we walked in, asked if it was even a possibility to get. Benny took our name and said it'd be about an hour wait. Awesome. So we went and had a drink down the street. We went back to Benny after close to an hour and there still wasn't anything open. That's okay, it's opening week... however, this happened time and time again that night, extending our wait time even further. We must have been waiting a total for close to 2.5/3 hours. And so the pattern begins... Fast forward to January 12, 2020... a Sunday evening, 4:47pm - (RHT opens at 5pm). We walk over from Fort Defiance where we had grabbed a cocktail until it was time to walk over to RHT. As we're walking over, we see a line of about 15 people standing in front of the door and... at this point, our plan is slowly starting to unfold the closer we get, but, it is what it is. As they start letting customers in, the party of 2 just in front of us wound up getting the last two seats at the bar for walk-ins. With that, we put our name in for 2 and were told by Benny that the wait would be anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. Not too bad. That was a real cute estimate because once again, that timeframe was drastically off. Fast forward almost 3 hours later aaaaaaand... YOUR TABLE IS NOW READY! Really? Is this a joke? Nearly 3 hours later? For a party of 2 to sit at the bar? On a Sunday evening? When we were the very next party of 2 and were quoted half of that wait time? And we were there 13 minutes prior to the doors opening? Something smells fishy to me - and it's not because we're in Red Hook and close to the water. We ultimately got a spot at the bar after almost 3 hours, the first time we tried getting in, (July), so below is my review of that one event. This past Sunday, we wound up leaving. Obviously get the burger and the wedge salad. Both amazing. Ambiance: 3.9 Cocktails: 3.1 Food: 4.3 Service: 3.3 Wait Time/Check-In Process/Reservation System: 0.7 Billy - this isn't your first rodeo... this is your industry. With all of the resources you have readily available to you, there's gotta be a better way of giving your customers a more accurate wait time & understanding of your reservations system. I mean, I dine out quite frequently and haven't had this much of a disaster being quoted a wait time, not once but twice! Guys, c'mon... get it together. The one and only thing I can say so far that's been consistent here is the inaccuracy of their wait time. 1983 called... they want their reservation system back. * Full transparency, I'd love to actually review Red Hook Tavern again... once we actually get in & have a fair shot at it.* read more

Burger Review Time! After a disappointing first burger experience a few months when RHT first opened, I decided to hold back on writing a review until I tried it again. Perhaps it was an off day for them... Well, I headed over to the Tavern to give their hyped cheeseburger another shot and, sadly, I wasn't blown away. Despite the burger being cooked perfectly and having a slight "funk" from the dry-aged beef, it was WAY too salty and dry. However, the thick crispy fries on the side were delicious and seasoned perfectly. Worth the wait, hype, and price? Nope. There are plenty of superior spots with excellent burgers in the city, from Peter Luger (which is basically the same style of burger for less money), Brindle Room, Minetta Tavern, and The HiHi Room. read more