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    Wayward Fare

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cheesecake
    Angela C.

    My husband and I have been patiently waiting for this restaurant to open, as Prospect Heights has been lacking Mediterranean spots that honor both Greek and Turkish cuisines. After our first visit, I can confidently say we plan on becoming regulars here. We didn't have a reservation, so we decided to sit at the bar, where our waiter, Eric, gave us a fantastic introduction to both the cocktail menu and the sharing-plate style dinner menu. We kicked things off with the Olive Branch and Royal Spritz cocktails, and for appetizers, we chose oysters and lamb merguez dumplings. The drinks were delicious and strong, while the lamb merguez dumplings definitely stole the show. The dough was al dente, and the filling was perfectly spiced. The oysters were quite herbal and had a good kick to them. For our main courses, we tried the swordfish entrée, which came with a delectable garlic aioli and chickpeas on the side, as well as the steak and potatoes. Both dishes were delicious in their own right, but that swordfish was something special. I don't think I've ever had swordfish cooked so tender. The chickpeas paired with the swordfish created a lush, flavorful respite that blended extraordinarily well. My husband and I were practically licking the plate. We finished with cheesecake for dessert, which featured chocolate, tahini, caramel, and candied quince (think firm persimmon). It was the perfect size and offered a lovely end to our flavorful meal. Overall, the service was delightful and incredibly thoughtful. You could feel the eagerness to please customers, especially since it was only their third night open, but also a true passion for the menu and the vision the restaurant is striving to achieve with its eclectic offerings. Oh, and the design of this place is warm, sexy, and a bit art-deco-y. I highly recommend this place and suggest befriending the waitstaff, as the people here are genuinely kind and care deeply about the work they're doing.

    Lauren S.

    EXCELLENT restaurant. We are so lucky to have so many restaurant gems in Brooklyn, and this one was just added to the list. Every single thing we ate was BURSTING with flavor. The atmosphere was great for date night, friends dinners or large groups. The chef was very welcoming and friendly. The service was great, too. I can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu!!

    Gnocchi Alla Romana
    Raia S.

    I wasn't sure what to get because the reviews online are kind of mixed, but I settled on the gnocchi and the mezze platter. The gnocchi was my favorite, it was nicely seared on the outside and in a lovely creamy sweet potato purée, with little dots of sauce and crispy chips. It had a nice curry flavor, was a little bit sweet but offset by the parm, everything worked together so well in terms of flavor and texture. It's not your typical gnocchi--romana is like a seared semolina cake--I've always been afraid to try it but this was a lovely surprise. As others have said, it was a bit on the small side, so not enough for a full meal but so delicious. I really liked the mezze platter too, the focaccia had a tasty sauce drizzled on it and the eggplant was well seasoned, I liked the pickles and the ricotta was ok but not a must. I would maybe try the brouillade or lardo next time. I'm giving this place the full 5 stars because although it's pricey, and the portions could be bigger, I haven't been wowed by a plate of pasta like this in a very long time. I want to try more!

    Welcome Drink [Complimentary]
    Felisa F.

    4.5* I dined at Wayward Fare a few weeks ago with a friend and really enjoyed it. Everyone went out of their way to make me feel like I was a regular even though it was my first time there. The place felt very warm and cozy. It feels like a date night place or somewhere you want to take someone special but also not feel stuffy. We were greeted with a complimentary drink, alcohol optional, highlighting the tea and spices of the Silk Road. It was outstanding. Actually, mostly everything we ate was delicious, some more so than others. The wood fired bread and mezze were tasty [$18]. We ordered the eggplant, cheese [farmers cheese], and haleem. My favorite was the eggplant, it gave baba ghanoush vibes. My only complaint is that the piece of bread is pretty small and it's kind of impossible for two people to share this one piece of bread given that there's three mezze. We had to ask multiple times for additional bread and were charged $5 for each one. We also had the dumplings [$18] and the roasted chicken [$36]. The dumplings were very good and reminded me of khinkali, a Georgian dumpling, also stuffed with meat. There were three to an order. The roasted chicken was very good as well. I loved the apples and olives. We got two desserts, the canele [$13] and the cheesecake [$13]. I think the desserts were less successful for me than the savory items. I don't really love rose water or syrup, which is what is on top of the canele. The spices in the cheesecake also didn't really work for me or my friend. They were both still very tasty but I don't think they are something I would order again. I also had two Pappy Longs [$17] which were excellent. It is a tequila based drink with grapefruit and lime. I really loved the spice rimmed glass. We ended up paying $123 after tax and tip.

    Pasta dish and lamb dumplings
    Larisa K.

    Absolutely fantastic addition to the neighborhood! Already planning my next visit. Every dish was flavorful and full of unique textures and warm spices. The decor is gorgeous and interesting, and the staff were so lovely! Happy to explain the dishes and seemed truly passionate about the menu. The fresh baked bread was unreal! I am still thinking about the beef tallow butter on that perfect steak.

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    Food was okay not the greatest. You can't even take photos at this restaurant according to their "policy". I will NOT be coming here again.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing food amazing service and such a cool spot! Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Amazingly delicious food, well trained team and a beautiful space. Indoor and outdoor seating makes this place a gem!

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    Amazing experience--Staff is so kind and knowledgeable. Food is exceptional! One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn!

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    Everything about this place is amazing from food, cocktails to superb service by genuine staff.

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    Miriam - Halloumi Salad

    Miriam

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.5 miPark Slope
    $$

    The food was amazing. Had the Jerusalem breakfast (formerly known as the Israeli breakfast) and the…read morelamb shawarma terracotta. The lamb was a balance of sweet and savory. The presentation in a terracotta dish with a baked dough cover added to the appeal. Great place for a Friday afternoon celebration with attentive service.

    Miriam has always been great, we've been coming here for 4 years, but they keep changing the menu…read more Every time we come now it's different which I understand to a certain extent but we also come for the dishes we love. My husband LOVED the burek, but then they totally changed it and now it's just gone. The food is still delicious, but unpredictable of what we can / will order. The new space is beautiful and open and airy, but sadly the service has dipped. This place used to be almost too fast, we were in and out and we consistently knew we could come here and get out in a very timely manner. But now I literally had to flag down our waitress and I still didn't get her attention, another waitress came over to help us get our check. We also didn't get checked on at all, luckily our food was good and right. The table next to us didn't get greeted for water or anything so they had to flag down the guy delivering food to get a waitress. I thinkkk it may be because the wait staff is servicing here and the location next store but it's really impacted the experience. Totally understand that a lot of places are understaffed, but we've never experienced this before Miriam we love you, but pleaseeeeee stop changing the menu.

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    Inside

    Miriam - Chicken liver with beets

    Chicken liver with beets

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    Olea - Mushrooms

    Olea

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 miFort Greene
    $$

    Had an incredible dinner here! I made a reservation on Resy for indoor dining (they have outdoor…read moredining, but I thought it was too cold outside even with heat lamps). It's super cozy inside, and they also give you pillows to sit on. Our server was really friendly and gave us great recommendations. We ordered a few different things to share for our party of two: - Bacon wrapped dates (5/5) so good!!! - Short ribs (5/5) I actually don't usually eat beef but these were so good and not dry. The orzo on the side also balanced it out well. - Kale salad (5/5) This seemed like a simple salad but it was so yummy and dressed well. The pine nuts tasted good with this too! - Vegan fruit sundae (2/5) Sadly this was the only thing that missed the mark. I didn't like the raisins and the almonds didn't really work well with everything but that was just me. The sorbet was also pretty sour. The best thing about this was the white cream on top (it tasted like real cream)

    Okay! Came in recently for a cheeky happy hour perusal of the menu. No reservation, just walked in…read moreon a Monday right as they were opening for dinner service and we were seated right away. Drinks were great, nice amount of alcohol in them. We tried many things, would 100% recommend the Patatas Bravas & Brussels. We both enjoyed the Beef Empanadillas but my friend through the Chicken Shawarma sliders were very cilantro forward. Dessert was nice as well, I think the only disappointing item was the Spanish Pitza which we both didn't like. Very nice space, aesthetically pleasing. Can definitely see myself coming back to continue exploring the menu

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    Olea - Atmosphere

    Atmosphere

    Olea - Lamb Pasta

    Lamb Pasta

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    Kale Salad

    Theodora - Steelhead Trout

    Theodora

    4.5(204 reviews)
    0.5 miFort Greene

    Believe the hype…read more There's a reason this is one of Yelp's Top Places to Eat in the country. There's a reason it's very difficult to get a reservation. There's a reason Theodora is hyped up everywhere. It's because this restaurant is outstanding in basically every way. The space is bright and airy, with a BUSY open kitchen so you can watch the magic coming out of that wood-fired oven. The staff is so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so ready and willing to bring you whatever you want to eat and drink off of their fun and delicious menu. I brought a party of six in for my wife's birthday dinner at 5 pm (the only reservation I could snag). We sat at one of the large tables and drank cocktails (several of which arrived with sidecars, which no one is ever sad about). We drank wine. Too much wine, some might say. We ate tilefish ceviche, and whipped ricotta on sourdough, and nduja hummus, and black cod with a miso beurre blanc, and bluefin tuna crudo, and a little gem salad, and wood-fired broccoli rabe with tiny clams, and the honey habanero prawns, and the lamb on laffa bread, and the tuna collar special, and more. I would absolutely love to eat every single one of those things again: the prawns are phenomenal, no one has ever been sad about miso black cod, the ricotta toast is justifiably famous, the lamb is so gorgeous with its fun quartet of sauces, and the tuna collar was the most interestingly meaty fish I've ever had. But when I come back, I'm going to order all different dishes, because this kitchen is obviously crushing everything, and I can't wait to try more. Well, maybe I'll get the tilefish again. That lime vinaigrette with the grilled pineapple...incredible. The food is interesting, and fun, and colorful, and so very very tasty. And the hospitality is excellent. Everyone here is having fun, secure in the knowledge that they are doing amazing work by serving Brooklyn some of the best food and drink you can find. I think the staff even felt bad they were chasing us out toward the end of our stay here, especially since we were having so much fun, and spending so much money. But they brought us a round of shots to ease the pain, and I forgive them, because I know turning that table in time is what will keep them here. Basically, Theodora is doing everything right, and I'll be back as soon as I can get another reservation. Thanks all.

    Their ricotta sourdough toast is something I dream about having each month. Because this restaurant…read moreis too cool for school, you should make a reservation in advance or you can risk being denied or waiting two hours for a table. Sometimes you get lucky. Everything you order here is heavenly made with so much flavor. You won't be disappointed if you order the octopus or the cod. The service is very attentive and the space is cute and romantic. This is the perfect place to impress a date or celebrate a milestone occasion.

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    Theodora - Inside (bar)

    Inside (bar)

    Theodora - Dry aged Branzino

    Dry aged Branzino

    Theodora - Half chicken 100% so good

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    Half chicken 100% so good

    Sawa - This was their ice cream desert with Tree Sap syrup and Turkish cotton candy, pistachios, and flower petals. Insane

    Sawa

    4.4(50 reviews)
    0.5 miPark Slope
    $$$

    Went to Sawa for dinner with a group of six on a Friday night, and it was a great dinner. When you…read morewalk in, you are immediately greeted by a giant oven baking fresh pita as well as an open kitchen. There is also an outdoor dining area, as well as a mid-sized dining room and we were seated near the window. Sawa serves Lebanese cuisine with some more modern dishes. Additionally, they have a mostly Lebanese wine list, which gave us an opportunity to try some new wines. We ordered both a red and a white for the table, and I was especially drawn to the red, as the red was served chilled, light-bodied, and very enjoyable. Nearly all of the reds and whites on the menu are from Lebanon, with just one red from Morocco, plus a couple sparkling options from Lebanon as well. We started with several dips for the table: hummus, baba ghannouj, and muhammara. The hummus was incredibly smooth, and the muhammara was especially flavorful with large pieces of walnut throughout. Everyone at the table receives fresh pita, and we ended up ordering a few more to share. We also shared the Brussels sprouts and the snap peas. The Brussels sprouts were rich and flavorful, but the snap peas really stood out. They were unlike anything I have tasted before, intensely mint, served with garlic mint labneh, and very delicious. For mains, we focused on lamb: two orders of the lamb ribs, two orders of the kafta, and two orders of the sfeeha. We probably over-ordered by about one entrée, but otherwise it was the right amount of food for six people. The lamb ribs were phenomenal, fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. The lamb pies were also very good and came with a delicious dipping sauce. The kafta was good, though not quite as memorable as the other lamb dishes, but still very satisfying. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and despite the number of dishes on the table, the staff handled everything smoothly. The table got a little crowded at times, but it was manageable. I would absolutely recommend Sawa, especially for anyone who enjoys trying something a little different. They do classic Lebanese dishes very well, while also offering some creative dishes that feel unique and memorable. I am already looking forward to going back.

    Great place. Good food with great service. Cozy atmosphere…read more A great place to share multiple dishes to try. Gets pricey, but worth trying

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    Sawa - Sawa's beautiful open kitchen.

    Sawa's beautiful open kitchen.

    Sawa - Gem salad

    Gem salad

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    Laser Wolf - Steak Shishlik

    Laser Wolf

    4.4(512 reviews)
    2.9 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$$$

    Excellent service from Josh!…read more ACYE literally on their sides, reminds me of Korean ban chan. Their hummus is amazingly rich with excellent quality olive oil. And omg bread, eat it right away when it's warm. Four of us got all the meats except chicken and seafood. It was all tender, juicy, flavorful and super delicious. A rainy night had the curtains down, but we still enjoyed the view. Classy entrance in the hotel lobby to the elegance terrace like rooftop. Brooklyn in the house fo sho!

    Went to Laser Wolf with my wife on one of those depressing rainy Brooklyn days where you question…read moreevery life decision that led you outside. Luckily, unlimited salatim healed us emotionally. We did the prix fixe -- my wife got the steak shishlik, I got the trout. Before the actual entrees even arrived, we were already fighting for survival against wave after wave of hummus, babganush, potatoes, pickled cabbage, olives, Israeli pickles, and endless fresh pita. At one point I'm pretty sure the pita basket respawned automatically like a video game. We also ordered the halloumi which was delicious, but absolutely unnecessary. That cheese showed up like an uninvited cousin to Thanksgiving dinner. Nobody needed it, but somehow we were still happy it came. The drinks at the bar were the real MVPs. Fruity, dangerous, and exactly what you want while staring dramatically out a rainy window pretending you're in an A24 film. The trout was excellent. My wife's steak was slightly over salted, which honestly just gave us an excuse to drink more cocktails. Overall, 10/10 experience. Come hungry, leave bloated, slightly tipsy, and emotionally attached to the pita basket.

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    View from the counter

    Laser Wolf - Platter with dips etc

    Platter with dips etc

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    Wayward Fare - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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