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    Red Hook Tavern

    4.1 (366 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Amy S.

    We got in line around 11:55am on a Sunday. We put our names down and were told it would probably be 1:45 before we got a table. Very accurate! We got a text at 1:44. We were seated at the bar. It took a while for the food to come after we ordered, but it was worth the wait. The burger is incredible. So juicy. The cheese is perfection. Love the crunch from the onion. And the caramelization on the bun is chefs kiss. Friendly service too. Can't wait to come back!

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger

    Nice cozy tavern with a simple menu, but one of the best burgers in the city. It's a thick patty with cheese and onion -- no crazy sauces or over-the-top toppings, just really well done. We also started with the fresh seafood, including the shrimp cocktail and oysters, and both were excellent.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    David G.

    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

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Carissa C.

    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.

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    Amy E.

    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 :(

    Not waiting in line and don't need to be seated
    Dmitry D.

    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 .

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Carla H.

    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.

    Johnny N.

    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

    Michael C.

    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.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Judy T.

    { 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.

    Melody C.

    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.

    Fish and chips
    Liz B.

    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!

    pasta, Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Annika K.

    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

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    Simply the best burger in NYC - no question about it. A bit steep in price but is 100% worth it. I will continue coming back

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    Burger and french onion soup were worth the difficulty getting in. Had an awesome experience

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    For the burgers, some pictures show cottage fries and some pictures some 3 steak fries, is it random? 3 fries seems too little.

    I had fantastic (and at very nice portion) cottage fries

    Do they have heat lamps outside?

    Yes. They do

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    You can make a reservation through Resy or you can take a chance as a walk-in/waitlist, which seems to be in the over-an-hour wait on some nights. Try to get there early.

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    4.7(60 reviews)
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    Strong Rope Brewery was a fantastic find…read more We stumbled in on a cold December afternoon and immediately loved the vibe. Sitting right on the water, this place clearly shines year-round, but it is easy to imagine how great it would be in warmer weather posted up outside by the river. Seating is well thought out, a mix of outdoor and indoor picnic tables along with traditional tables and chairs, so it works for everyone. If it had been warmer, we definitely would have been outside. Inside, the decor is playful and welcoming, with quirky wall art, a great keg wall, and clear views into the working brewery. The beer lineup was solid across the board. I had their Pubkin beer, which was a pleasant surprise, and my wife enjoyed a hot toddy that hit perfectly on a cold day. We stayed for a couple of drinks before heading to a nearby reservation, and it was the perfect afternoon break between distillery hopping. Prices were very reasonable, and the biereria taco truck outside made grabbing food easy without breaking the flow. Friendly for both locals and visitors alike. If you are in this part of town, it is absolutely worth the stop.

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    4.7(36 reviews)
    0.3 miRed Hook
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    I celebrated my son's bday dinner last night. I was running a little behind due to traffic. I…read morecalled to let them know. A really nice lady answered and was so sweet. When we walked in, we got the warmest welcome from her. Her name is Debbie. I have a 10yrs old also and she immediately started having a conversation with her. When she sat us in the dinning room, she let us know there were 2 servers for the night with a 1 bus boy. She mentioned them by name and I loved that. We were attended to by Keith. He was such a gem. He recommended so really great choices for us. This is what we had. For drinks, my husband and my son had the Red Hook which they loved. I don't drink so I had the Captain Jack Mocktail. Appetizers- Seafood Tower and Rhode Island Calamari. OMG the calamari is a must try. It has a little kick but you will thank me later. I little heat never hurt nobody. Dinner- we all shared the Gala Apple Salad, Porter House, Linguini and Clams, Lundy's Potatoes, and Mac and Cheese. Dessert- The Butterscotch Sundae my daughter hogged, and the Lundy's Huckleberry Pie. Now let me tell you. I do not eat huckleberry pie, but that one, I could not believe how tasty. The crust was hard and sweet and the filling had the right flavor. Not too sweet or tart. All throughout dinner my husband and my son kept saying how great the food was. It was truly amazing and the service was great, with only 3 working and staying attentive to several tables. I would definitely come back. Maybe for a girls night next time.

    If you haven't been to Lundy Brothers yet, stop what you're doing and reevaluate your life choices…read more This place is ICONIC--Brooklyn royalty. The space is so amazing it feels like someone crossed a historic landmark with a movie set and said, "Yeah, make it bigger." The bar? HUGE. A beautiful behemoth. It's the kind of bar you walk up to and instantly feel like you should order something classy just because the bar itself demands respect. You don't sip here--you pose. Live music had the whole place vibing like it was Brooklyn's own little Mardi Gras. Menu? Straight-up banger after banger. I kept reading items like I was scanning a treasure map. Drinks? Too good. Dangerous-good. "I should slow down but I won't" good. Now the oysters... Listen. Freshest in the five boroughs. FRESHEST. Like they practically filled out a change-of-address form from the ocean to your plate. But the true heavyweight champion of this place? Chef Steve Mannino. A culinary force. A flavor wizard. A gastronomic gladiator. The man cooks like he's trying to win a title belt every night. If Brooklyn had a Mount Rushmore of chefs, he'd already be carved in granite, smiling with a shucker in his hand. Service was on point, hospitality turned up to 11, and the whole vibe made us feel like VIPs with zero business being VIPs. If you want a meal that slaps, sings, sparkles, and maybe even changes your mood for the week, Lundy Brothers is the move. Over-the-top amazing. Already planning my return like it's a holiday.

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    4.6(62 reviews)
    0.1 miRed Hook

    Walked into Bar Mario in Red Hook like I was just "stopping in for one drink." Rookie mistake…read more This place feels like it's been here forever--in the best way. Cozy, old-school Italian vibes, staff speaking Italian like they're judging you lovingly, and Negronis that'll make you rethink every bad decision you've ever made at a bar. I ordered the lasagna because a man should test a kitchen on its fundamentals. Absolute home run. Rich, layered, comforting--felt like someone's nonna was in the back nodding in approval. No notes. No leftovers. Bar Mario isn't trying to be trendy. It's just confident, timeless, and quietly excellent. The kind of spot where you come hungry, leave happy, and start planning your next visit before you even hit the sidewalk.

    I have now been to Bar Mario several times, and it is absolutely worth a 5-star review…read more First, the ambience is terrific. It's not a huge restaurant (so I would make a reservation): a few 2- and 4-seat high tops, maybe 6 or 7 tables, and a bar with about 10 seats. But the environment is warm and cozy, with low lighting and music loud enough to enjoy, soft enough to have conversations with your party, the bartender, or whoever else. The servers are all excellent. Very charming and friendly. They check in often, but not in an intrusive way. I've also seen the owner walking around, greeting customers, and talking with his staff. He's always around, and he's a friendly presence. There's such a great neighborhood vibe here - there are definitely some regulars here, and it helps create a homey atmosphere. The food here is outstanding. I have not had a bad dish here. The Caesar salad is actually made with several long stalks of romaine, so it stays crisp. The meatballs come with polenta around the plate, and it is fantastic. I've also had the hangover spaghetti (excellent) and the lasagna (amazing). Their calamari also has a few shrimp and (I think) some bay scallops, so that's a great addition. And their cocktails are outstanding - potent but flavorful. I don't get a chance to go to Red Hook much, but when I do, I definitely want to stop here. It's on the "main road" of Red Hook, and there are definitely some cute shops and coffee places around, and of course, there's Ikea not too far. This restaurant, though, deserves your business.

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