Went here on a whim for brunch and was so happy. The food is delicious. I enjoyed the huevos rancheros and my boyfriend loved his eggs benedict. The service and atmosphere was excellent. I recommend eating here. read more

Was saddened to learn how overpriced and long our wait was, even with our reservation. The fries were pretty good though.

This is our new "local." Just a 15 minute walk from our place, have been twice now with my husband, and the service is consistently great as is the food. The first time we had the artichoke dip, the grilled octopus, the deviled eggs and the burger plus a few glasses of wine. The artichoke dip is a must - chunky artichoke smothered in pepper jack cheese and grana padano with perfectly toasted crostini. The only drawback is you'll like this so much that you'll eat too much and get full before the other yummy food comes! The octopus and deviled eggs were good but not memorable, but the Walter burger on a brioche bun with friends that are skinny and crispy and just the right amount of oily served with ketchup, mustard and mayo is a must. The second time we returned (all within one month, rare for us!) and got the artichoke dip again, the baby back ribs with red cabbage cole slaw (personally would skip this) and the grilled bar steak, also served with the same delectable fries and with horseradish cream and chimichurri. There's no question about whether we will return - the only question will be steak or burger, and you really can't go wrong with either. Definitely make a reservation (taken on Resy for dinner but not brunch) and given the tight quarters probably best for groups of 4 or smaller. read more

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Food was just OK but service was even worse... Our server was pushing us with more appetizers even thou we ordered a whole bunch for the table and gave us some attitude. Considering there's better options in the neighborhood I won't be returning anytime soon. The drinks were spot on thou read more

This place is solid. Great cocktails, food, service and atmosphere. Went with friends last night and had an awesome time. 3rd time going and has been consistently good each time. Recommend the wings, oysters, deviled eggs, cauliflower, and French dip. Salad with beets was very good too. Coconut pie for dessert was among best I've ever tried. Service on point. read more

Pretty solid food. Oysters are a bit pricy but there's a good selection. Cute vibe. The salmon Benedict was yummy as was he chicken and waffles. Nice little spot we happened upon. read more

We came here on Saturday morning and I ordered the chicken and waffles. They brought out 3 small half pale uncooked waffles and 2 tiny pieces of overcooked fried chicken. Also no maple syrup! Wth! Unfortunately I was too hungry to take a photo! So I just ate this. Hoping this is just an off day and that the food will go back to its normal level of decentness. read more

Great food and got a table for two within 10 minutes on Saturday at 11:30am. Service was friendly, and the eggs benedict on point. Classy decor, will definitely visit again! read more

Great drink. Alcohol and non. Lemonade was amazing. The brunch was delicious and a great atmosphere for families.

Walter's in Fort Greene is a must visit and visit again and again and again. Since they just opened, we were a little nervous about what to expect but took a chance and popped in around 7PM on Saturday. There was a bit of a wait, which is to be expected around prime time, so we left our name and number with the host and went a block up to grab a drink. She called exactly as promised and we were promptly seated upon arrival. Everything about the meal, the service, the decor and ambiance was wonderful from start to finish. Our starters included shrimp cocktail (love the cocktail sauce) and the ceviche with pico de gallo, lime, lemon and homemade corn crisps... we shared the bibb salad with bacon (nice addition!), chives, radishes and a lemon buttermilk dressing... and wrapped up with the bar steak with chimichurri and fried chicken, both cooked to perfection. The nicest touch was when the owner, Danny Minch, came by to introduce himself and see if we were enjoying our meal. He thanked us sincerely for waiting to be seated, for which really there was no need (though appreciated). Danny, we will definitely be back. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Start your meal with some oysters, share the lobster salad (or any salad) and then indulge in the friend chicken. Sit at the bar and you will really have a great time talking to neighbors and the bartender as well. The one dish that disappointed was the smoked trout plate. Besides that everything was very enjoyable. read more

Went last night for dinner and upping review to 5 stars for consistency. Fun, charming restaurant with delicious food and good service. I'd previously only been for brunch but have always enjoyed. Kind of a tight space but the waitstaff go out of their way to make it work. The food's well-made but not precious which to me is spot on and I've never had anything that I didn't really enjoy. read more

After reading the positive reviews on this place I decided to take a trip to Brooklyn from the Bronx with my husband and daughter. I really regret it. The hostess that sat us practically threw our menus that on our table and walked away rudely.I really wanted to like this place but the food was mediocre on top of us being treated like second-class citizens at a place where we were spending our money. I had dry ass chicken and waffles. My husband had an omelette with fakeass eggs. And my daughter was underwhelmed with her eggs and hash browns. The young lady at the door made me and my family feel very unwelcome and we will never be back. read more

Really great food and nice staff! Good for brunch or dinner. Great menu options. Check it out alone or with friends.

Great place to hang out and enjoy great food! The staff always nice and friendly, the people are awesome in a very cool nabe, across the street from fort greene park and the farmers market on Saturday. Never disappointed. Highly recommended! read more

Walter's - Delicious hamburger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered the Bucatini and the grilled Octopus... they changed my life. My wife is now pregnant because of it.

Disappointing. A lovely early evening in May, beautiful windows with light streaming in on us and the food was good. The oysters were excellent. The service was bad. M.M. says it in her review - and she's a regular. We did arrive early for dinner but very soon it got busy then we got the bum's rush. Honestly, how can you enjoy your meal when the hostess is constantly staring at your table? We left to have desert elsewhere. read more

Don't think I can go back to this place. I brought a few friends who were visiting from Australia. We had some really fresh oysters, knocked down a good bit of alcohol and ate an assortment of really tasty dishes. The artichoke dip was especially good. At some point our waiter stopped filling our glasses. And for the record, that dude was hilarious. Then one of the other workers came and cleared our table and the next thing you know we were being kicked out. Not in the polite way but the bartender was upset. Dude was talking major shit. I figured he just had a weird sense of humor. It wasn't until we walked home (5 minutes away) that we realized it was four in the morning! We over stayed our welcome, big time and they were kind enough to accommodate us!!! We felt so bad. I mean, so very bad that I wanted to go back and tip double what I left but I was too embarrassed. There is something to be said about a place with such good atmosphere that 7 hours of eating, talking and drinking feels more like 2 hours. I highly recommend Walter's but you probably won't see me within miles of that place unless I'm in disguise... which could happen, btw. read more

Dined here for brunch. We ordered the chicken and waffles and veggie breakfast sandwich with a side of sausage on a bagel and hash browns. We were greeted and served right away and our food & drink orders arrived promptly. The chicken was excellent fall off the bone crispy and not overly greasy. The brine they use really tenderized the chicken. Our waffle portion was equally as good the batter was flavorful and the texture of the waffle was light and airy. The breakfast sandwich had a generous amount of avocado and sprouts but the bagel used was well past its freshness date. Hash browns reminded me more of smashed potatoes than hash browns but they were tasty. Next time I would order it on a brioche instead. Service was excellent and our mimosas were nice and bubbly. Would not hesitate to recommend or return. read more

Sat at the bar for brunch and ordered the crabcake benedict for $14. It came with one egg and one crabcake and no muffin but rather sat on a bed of dry potato hash. When I asked about the second egg and crabcake, I was told its the crabcake is already too big for them to offer two. Annoying but fine. Then when I asked about the english muffin I was told it did not come with an english muffin. "So why is it mentioned on the menu?" Their response, "its not." "Um, yes it is and then you list the possible toppings?" To which he responds "sorry but no" and proceeds to bring a menu to help me see the error of my ways. When we read the words "english muffin" aloud together he then tells me that the wheat from the flour in the crabcake is more than enough and the english muffin would just be too much. Aside from both the bar tender and the manager rudely treating me like an idiot, I was annoyed by the disappointment of not having an american classic for brunch. In the end I was too mad to eat and sent it all back to the kitchen before leaving. Oh, and yes, I did taste it and it was not worth pushing through to finish the meal. The crabcake at Del Friscos is far superior on only $3 more. So many restaurants forget the most important ingredient to great dining is the experience. And that proper communication always makes a good relationship. Am I so pissed to say I will never go back, no. Will I go back? Maybe. But I will always be left with the bad taste of this first visit. read more

Great food! Great drinks. The ambiance is fun and casual. The burger is amazing and so is the fried chicken. All the drinks are very hand crafted. Great casual spot for drinks and apps. read more

We stopped by after helping my sister pack up her apartment. The food was good, but the soft crab shell sandwich was supreme. I did feel it was slightly overpriced. For the Gilmore Girl fans, think of it as a step up from Luke's Diner. read more

I've been here about 5 or 6 times since my last review and I have always been pleased, bordering on orgasmic. I just love it--the food couldn't be better, the service couldn't be better, the atmosphere couldn't be better. Some recommendations: 1) talk to your server about the oyster selections in detail--I had some that I never would have tried (from Virginia!) and they were sensational 2) maybe you think you don't want the meatballs, but YOU DO 3) if you are hungry, the fried chicken is huge and every bite is heavenly 4) the escarole salad is still among my favorite salads on the planet 5) the french fries may only be french fries but they are outstanding 6) yes, deviled eggs! 7) sazerac! I suggest just accepting the fact that you're not going to get a 9pm table and come earlier or later. The last few times I've been here it's been around 11:45 when we arrived (on a Friday or Saturday) and we got seated within 15 minutes (groups of 2 or 3). Once, they wanted to give our table to some other folks, so they bought us a round in exchange for moving to the bar--yes! Count me among Walter's' biggest fans. read more

We made a reservation for Christmas Eve. We arrived, the place was 60% empty. It smelled like ammonia and/or fish. We waited 5 minutes until waitress slouched over. She was rude and rolled her eyes at us, when we asked to be seated away from the door, she explained that they had mapped out their table arrangements earlier in the day and she couldn't be asked to change them even though there were at least 9 other tables and we had a reservation. When we again asked for a better table she refused. This type of attitude is not welcome in the neighborhood. Take it back to Williamsburg, and leave a perfectly nice spot for a restaurant that is interested in being a friendly neighbor with good food. read more

24 clams I threw down for a fisherman's stew. T'was chock full of onions, garlic, & tomatoes - that's true. Though I don't want to whine or to kvetch or to rant, the fish in this stew, at best? It was scant. read more

We went here for brunch. The wait was a half hour. It was fine because we checked out the farmers market while we waited. The chicken and waffles were incredible because they have spices in the butter with cinnamon and sugar and other warm spices. We also had eggs Benedict which was good too. I would also recommend the ginger honey soda if you need a non alcoholic drink. read more

My husband and I have been here three times in the past month, (the atmosphere and bar are rather nice). After this last time, we are convinced food was an afterthought for these guys when they opened this place. First time we went, we had the fish of the day, (which has been branzino every time), and it was very good. The next time, we had catfish and the seafood stew. Fine, but nothing special. This last time, my husband and sister-in-law had the deviled eggs, which were runny. My sister-in-law said, "If I hadn't known this was egg, I would have just thought this stuff was mustard." I ordered the $23 lobster salad - expecting a very well-composed, clean, nice dish with plenty of lobster meat for that price. I was given a glorified Applebee's-esque entrée salad - tons of chopped lettuce, browning hunks of avocado, about enough meat to fill a lobster claw, with some mint and grapefruit to "elevate" the whole thing. My husband's burger was not cooked to medium-rare - which is how he ordered it - and we concluded there are many burgers better than this one in the neighborhood. My feeling is: atmosphere is quite nice if you just want drinks and oysters. As far as the kitchen goes, however, with such a "classic" menu, it better be the best in the 'hood, and it certainly ain't. Food standards here are sub-par at best. read more

As with all brunches, we had to wait for a table when the weather was cold and windy, but my mood was lifted instantly by the fried chicken and waffle. The chicken was so crispy yet juicy. The bad part was I had a cut a piece to share with my friend. read more

Love the food, drinks and atmosphere. Can get pretty cramped at peak times, would recommend off hours for best experience.

First off I can't appreciate a place that sells fried chicken and doesn't serve chicken wings. The host that greets you needs a attitude and personality check. The ventilation here was poor. I came home smelling like food. The food was just ok it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. My steak was cooked well but the broccoli rabe was bland and had no taste. Drinks were nice and strong. The price of dinner for what we actually got was eh. I was underwhelmed by my experience. read more

(3.5 stars) I've walked by Walter's a million times at night and it oozes sex appeal: beautiful people standing outside smoking and laughing and the whole deal. I went for lunch a few days ago - it wasn't quite as sexy as the dinner scene, but the space itself, at least during the day, feels like a Parisian bistro which had its own charm. Two quirks about lunch - first, the menu is pretty limited (we all ended up getting what they call the Saigon chicken sandwich, which is really a modified banh mi) and it certainly doesn't have many veggie options. Second, at least the afternoon we were there, they only had one waiter who was doing it all - bartender, waiter, host, busboy. He was super efficient, but it meant that the pace of things at Walter's was a bit slower than one might expect. As for the sandwich, the faux banh mi was pretty good - the bread was harder than one would want for a banh mi, but the chicken was flavorful, and piled high with daikon and carrots and jalapeno. I look forward to coming back for dinner and finding myself among the sexy folk. read more

I love this place. It was actually our last dinner before my wife gave birth. We've been a few times and mostly loved it. The food is generally very good, and the service attentive and warm. The fried chicken for brunch is definitely one of the better fried chicken plates in the City, but 15 bucks for a tiny leg and breast is just short of extortionate. The flavour saved it, but you'll certainly need a side dish. The benedict is, well, a benedict. From the dinner menu, the devilled egg is well executed and the duck buns are phenomenal!! Smoked trout is deliciously smoky and flavourful, but the toast is tooth crackingly hard! Love the blackened catfish, the fish was nicely charred with a smoky, caramelized flavour. Our last evening, our server got me excited about a grass fed New York strip with marrow butter, which I ordered. She came back a few moments later to tell me they no longer had it :(, so got the bar steak. I wasn't that enamoured with it tbh, I prefer a thicker cut of meat. As with most NY restaurants, avoid at peak times and you'll have a great experience. We're looking forward to getting back there soon!! read more

Just when I think that waiters with nasty attitudes at awesome establishments are a thing of the past. . . I popped in for a quick lunch with my 20-month-old around 1pm (06/17/15). Shortly after my food arrived, I noticed a short and fine strand of wavy hair on my plate. I never encountered a problem at this establishment before, so I swallowed the pill and just wiped it off with a piece of napkin. Gross. I know. Anyone with a toddler who refuses to nap and is beyond restless, while you are starving for a morsel of ANYTHING because you haven't eaten yet, should understand my predicament. Anyway, after the third bite of my burger, I noticed another strand of hair on my pickle. Honestly, I was in the denial for the first two minutes and kindly asked the miserable waitress, Lauren, if that was really hair. She looked at it and snapped, "Well, I don't know where it came from because our cook is bald so, what? Do you want another one?" Shocked and appalled? No. I was LIVID. I asked her if that type of thing happened often, because she was not the least bit phased by the NYC Board of Health worthy complaint. Her response: "Well, no. This is not something that happens often. I just don't know where the hair came from. It could have come from anywhere it could be from a brush, I don't know. But our chef is bald so..." Really, Lauren? Good answer! I do not care what type of hair is on my plate or where the hell it came from. It freaking HAIR!!!! And it's on my food! It should not have been there. The entire time she spent spewing out that asinine response, she stared at my daughter's hair. I guess she was desperate to find an excuse to blame me or even my baby (who has very thick and curly hair, and not at all like the two strands of hair found on my plate) for their screw-up. I told her that the hair did not come from my daughter's head and that she should stop looking to blame my baby in her next (asinine) response. She snapped out of her desperate gaze and then barked, "Look! What do you want? Do you want another one? Do you want something different? What?" Absolutely disgusting! I couldn't believe it! I told her I didn't want anything. She walked away and as she passed the manager, she casually told her that I may want to speak with her. Wow! Asinine, Angry AND Ballsy! Walter's picked a nice one. When Monica, the manager, arrived at my table, I explained everything that happened. She was apologetic and wanted to make things right with the food. I was grateful for her professionalism, but she did not acknowledge or apologize for Lauren's disgusting behavior. And by that time it was too late. I was disgusted by the horrible service I received from Lauren. I was digusted that my food was ruined. I was frustrated that I was still starving! Monica gave me her card and offered to comp my meal the next time I decide to eat there. It's a real shame. When I dine out, my main expectation is to have a good experience. When I am cheated of a good experience, I lose interest. If I had shared my issue with Monica initially and received great customer service, perhaps I would consider going back despite the hair incident. However, Lauren's bad attitude and unprofessional behavior has convinced me to cross Walter's off my list of local restaurants. read more

After a disappointing brunch at Walter's, I've stopped by for the occasional drink given the quality of the cocktail menu and the close proximity to my apartment. However, last weekend was the last trip I will make. I've actually stopped in several times only to leave because there were no bar seats. This time, my friend and I decided to stay anyway. We each ordered a cocktail (average cocktail $12) and saw a couple people paying their bill and gathering their stuff so I walked over to grab the spot when they were done. As they left and I started to grab the bar stool, the bartender informed me that two people were going to be having dinner there. I looked around and saw two empty tables and stated to the bartender that tables were available, to which he responded "are you eating?". My point was that I could not sit at a table because I was not eating (fine, that's not unusual) but these patrons that are eating could take one of the available tables; why were they holding a bar spot when tables were available? I'm accustomed to a bar being first come, first serve. But I didn't get into it. I just walked back to my friend and continued with my drink. Shortly after, several more seats opened up right next to me. (It must have been my lucky night! Oh, never mind.) Just as I was sitting, the bartender just had to say to me, "You can have that seat. This party just needs one." I made some smart aleck response thanking him and continued to go about my night. Talk about a bartender on a power trip telling people where and when they can and cannot sit! He had no reason to say anything to me because the woman who was waiting got her seat. Now I've never done this before and probably never will again, but I was a few drinks in and decided to leave no tip. I wrote on the receipt that from my experience, bars were first come, first serve. Upon seeing this, the bartender continued with his haughty attitude and then asked if I would like to speak with a manager. I said that would be fine. While the manager was nice, he did nothing to change my mind (or my friend's), so we went on to one of the many other establishments in Fort Greene that knows how to treat their patrons with respect. I will not be returning (not that I'd be welcome). read more

So I'm a reluctant fan of Walters. I'm a clearly on the anti Fort-Greene-as-new-PSlope movement and Walters is clearly a solid signal of the movement's steady gaining momentum...that said though, the service, originality, decor and cool owners help Walters endear itself to even the most hardcore anti-FGS'r read more

Went for an afternoon snack. They have a limited menu. My GF got a lemonade which was probably 3-4 sips in size. The rest was ice. I got a beer. Nothing on tap. This was disappointing for a place of this stature. Honestly you are paying for looks here. If you want quality then keep walking. read more

I've seen this place change hands three times and wish luck to Walter's establishing a longer business of this corner of Washington Park. Enjoyed. A breakfast and orange juice at the counter. read more

Perfect location in Fort Greene for a drink and some great brunch. It gets super busy on weekends but the solid cocktails and amazing burger more than make up for the wait. It's super close to fort Greene park making it the perfect sunny summer day spot to hit then move on to sculpt the tan. read more

My wife and a friend sat down for dinner around 6 on a Saturday night. Since the restaurant features cocktails and oysters and it was relatively early, I thought it would be appropriate to order drinks and food as we desired them as opposed to ordering more traditionally. Unfortunately, the passive aggressive behavior of the server indicated otherwise. Over the course of an hour and 15 minutes we spent $120 dollars on drinks and food, but the fact that we didn't follow the social norms of ordering led the server to place salt and pepper on our table, then "realize her mistake" place it on our neighbors table and comment "oh- they're not even eating." We endured painfully fake smiles, and the rather obvious complaints to the manager who seemed to be encouraging the gossipy, passive aggressive vibe. On one of the harassingly frequent visits to our table to "check in" my wife touched the server on the arm and asked "is everything okay." "Oh! Of course! Of course!" This attempt at an adult intervention failed and sent the server back to the manager for more glances and comments. Overall, I found the behavior of both the server and the manager to be bizarrely irrational. There was no one waiting for our table, we were polite and direct, and simply wanted to order as we felt the need to drink or eat. Perhaps Walter's should lay down some linen tablecloths and hire old-timey, mustachioed cartoon servers who might more clearly enforce the social norms of the restaurant. If I know there are rules, I will gladly follow them. But this kind of irrational, passive aggressive behavior is not fitting an adult in any setting. I shouldn't have to "take the high road" with a server and we still left a good tip, but I definitely wouldn't encourage any friends to eat there and I've been dining on Dekalb for at least 15 years. read more

This place is very nice, drinks are really good, service is good. Food-wise, I've only tried a variety of their appetizers, which were all good. A solid "good" place. I think they serve food on the later side too. read more