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16 Handles

90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY, 11373
  • (347) 617-1968
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  • Anatoly S.

    Basic burger, decent, nothing wrong with it. Not worth a special outing though.

    (3)

  • Johnson W.

    Walked in there thinking this place is the bomb based on the pictures and review, thought I'll give it a try. I went in with a party of 4; got seated right away because there was next to zero people there. Menu was pretty small and there were a few specials which were not fully clear on what it was. Very hostile when I asked again, If they did it properly the first time I wouldn't have to ask again; smart shit -.-. Ordered smoked chicken wings and their mussels with fries (Happy hour special). Their mussels were just like any other mussels just a little tomato dices. First off they charged 12$ for 3 wings... Who the fk in their minds charge 4$ a wing. This is outrageous. These wings were not even close to "good." I can get better & BIGGER ones at Popeye's, no joke. It was pretty bland and over fried for these "smoked chicken wings." I came here with three other friends and it wasn't even enough for each of us, sad life. So we ordered two of the "off the menu burger," which I know why they name it that, it was so bad that it shouldn't be served. I don't see why people rave about these burgers...I think McD's Big Macs are better than these. The bun was flat & soggy that it felt like it was going to fall apart on me when I held it. Not much taste to it had to add the ketchup for flavor. When I tried to order of their "specials for the day" shrimp spaghetti with some sauce which I have no idea of; they ended up giving me some spicy shrimp with bread which wasn't what I wanted. Feels like they copied this dish off of red lobster; Baby shrimps with garlic sauce with some red pepper flakes. Last but not least their fries, the fries weren't the bomb, it was just plain fries, the fries that came with the mussels were hard like it was made a while ago, and fries that came with the burgers were soft or even a bit under-fry.

    (2)

  • Valerie G.

    OH EM GEE...one of the top pieces of meat I've ever put in my mouth!!!!!! :D Brindle's burgers are perfection - cooked with just the right amount of pinkness, with a fluffy bun and juices that ooze with delicious fattiness. Boify and I split a burger (BAD CHOICE) but also got the appetizer wings (3 large pieces - unfortunately a bit flavorless) and the calamari (decent). Seriously though, the burgers are what makes Brindle Room rock my socks off. Make ressies, the place is small!

    (5)

  • Van H.

    I'm not one to cheat. In fact, I pride myself over my faithfulness. Yet, after 4 years of vegetarianism, one glance at my boyfriend's burger made the temptation to cheat irresistible. In his words, "the juicy meat was great quality. The buns were mediocre, but that hot, thick meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly."

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    My wife and I were very excited about eating here. We are huge fans of DDD. We arrived and there was confusion regarding our reservation. Finally we were seated and proceeded to look over the menu. Our waiter was not the friendliest and obnoxious once we told him we saw the restaurant on DDD and we lived in NJ. The food was great but the waiter left a bad taste in our mouth. The owner graciously reached out to us to address our concerns the next day to my complete satisfaction. We will go back. Thanks Jeremy.

    (4)

  • Dominick Q.

    As I make dinner for myself roughly 0 nights per week, it takes an unusually special meal to stand out from the pack of high quality NYC dinners I eat 7 days a week. The Brindle Room is easily the standout meal of 2014 thus far for me. Listen, roasted tomato soup isn't usually sexy, but somehow this bowl had my tongue wagging. Fresh, clean, non dairy and it had some BITE. The smoked pork loin was about as tender as I've ever tasted. Like, I could cut the pieces without a knife and they melted in my mouth. Picked up some kale and roasted carrots as sides - both highly recommended. My friend went with the signature burger and fries, which I saw on the tables of about 50% of the other diners. I took a few bites and could see why. Really cool, laid back hole in the wall spot with incredible eats. Thanks again to the trusty Yelp for steering me here in the first place. Give it a try.

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    Came here after a trip craving a good old-fashioned burger! The restaurant is very small so make reservations if you can. Otherwise, they have limited bar/counter seating. What we got: Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - DELICIOUS. The outside was seared to perfection so that the juices didn't make the buns soggy. The inside was perfectly cooked (Medium) and so tasty. Caramelized onions and cheddar cheese were great complements and didn't overwhelm the burger. Fries had just the right amount of salt and were cooked perfectly. They serve Sir Kensington's ketchup which I'm not the biggest fan of. Their housemade hot sauce is AMAZING. It's a peppery hot and oh so yummy! Service: We sat at the bar and service was great. Liked that they had hooks behind as well as underneath the bar since it was a bit cramped in the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Cindy X.

    The place was really small, the tables were high. There were only a few items to choose from the menu. But everything sound compelling to me. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The portion was small, but it was enough to fill my small stomach and you really don't want to eat more than that, The grits was delicious, it has a bit of mozzarella cheese. Almost taste like mash potatoes. The shrimp was cooked just right.

    (4)

  • Jenny S.

    BRUNCH REVIEW but now I want to come back for dinner too to try more!!! ---started off with a fresh donut: chocolate with almonds (they have other flavors) SO FRESH! Love the crispy crust mmm melt in your mouth ---Shrimp and grits: bowl of grits with perfectly poached egg! Rich and delicious! ---Smoked trout hash: a bit too salty but still PACKED With great flavor I'm comin back for the famous burger & the kale salad!!! & brunch again?! Definitely NOTE: free wifi just ask for the password

    (4)

  • Marcus A.

    This place lives up to its good ratings. The well done burger I had with Cheddar cheese was delicious. The place was really nice inside. The waiter was attentive and pleasant. The German beer I had was perfect. My friend and I went for a late lunch on a weekday so I am not sure how they handle crowds. I would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Vincent T.

    Hidden gem. Tiny intimate place, super attentive and friendly hostess/server. Nice selection of beers and wines. $5 appetizers at happy hour and late night. Kale salad is perfect. Steakhouse Burger is top 10 I've had in NYC (try it with bleu cheese and a splash of their homemade hot sauce). Craveable. I always say what separates a mediocre menu from a great menu is craveability. Well, it's the next day and I'm still craving Brindle Room. (completely unrelated) Apple keeps autocorrecting craveable and craveability. Telling me they aren't words. Hey Apple, Fuck you.

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    Found this place after doing some research on the best burgers in NYC. Went with the steakhouse burger. Service was decent, the burger took longer than I expected, but I was pretty satisfied once is came. The bun was toasted perfectly (I hate soggy burger buns). It came with a side of fries which I enjoyed also. They weren't too skinny and still had a nice crunch to them. Flavor wise, I would've added more salt, but that's just me. They also served samples of their donuts when they brought out the check. Coming from Cali, it still doesn't beat something I could get for much cheaper (in n out).

    (4)

  • Lauren E. M.

    I'm in love with this place. It's cozy (yes, that means small but not elbow-bumping-your-neighbor small), warm, inviting, and the food was out of this world. My three friends and I each ordered a different entree so that we could sample and each dish was better than the last. Venison brisket was super tender and the sides were hearty but not too rich, the penne with sausage was delicious, the burger was done ridiculously well, and the special of the day was beef bourguignon and it was exactly what you want to be eating on a cold winter night. We (obviously) started with the duck poutine and I'm salivating right now just remembering it. To top it all off, the staff was super kind and friendly, and the wine list is affordable. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    Tight space, bomb food. Beer selection could be better, especially if you're going for the "burger & a beer" type vibe. The steakhouse burger was pretty close to perfect and the duck poutine was incredible. I'll be back soon.

    (4)

  • Jed G.

    Although we visited on Fathers Day and without reservation , we were seated fairly quickly. The staff were extremely efficient and cordial. The brunch was delicious. I had the shrimp and grits which were well seasoned. My partner had their specialty, the burger. He said it rivaled any burger in Houston. The restaurant is small but adequate. Would definitely return. Recommend reservations if possible.

    (5)

  • Marisa S.

    Great atmosphere - cozy and warm; perfect for a leisurely brunch to catch up with my best gals. Potato Chip Frittata.... unreal. True superstars were the donuts @ the end; wow, completely worth the caloric indulgence.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    Was easily the best burger I've ever had. Kale salad was so good too, great alternative for the fries. Micro shrimp appetizer was also amazing. Ready to go back, like now.

    (5)

  • Velina L.

    Our burger club came to try the infamous burger here and overall quite enjoyed it. The space is narrow and small but charming. I love how the "water glasses" are all different - different beer glasses or jars. And I really liked their mulled wine. But onto the burger: Patty: 4/5 Meaty, flavorful and juicy but on the greasy side, and not evenly cooked. One side was a little more medium rare, the other a little more medium. Bun: 3/5 A standard soft bun, with a good balance of bread to meat. It did get quite soggy from the burger grease Starch: 4/5 Crispy French fries, still hot from the fryer. I liked the flavor and texture however there was a lot of grease. Accoutrements: 3/5 Not bad but not great. I could barely tell the onions were there but they didn't hurt. I liked that we get to choose our cheese (American/cheddar/swiss/blue) and I liked that they provided their homemade hot sauce but to me, nothing was memorable. I would have been fine with or without them Overall Experience: 4/5 Good burger but not perfect, charming atmosphere, friendly service.

    (4)

  • Jon S.

    Walked in on a Friday evening and the place was empty. Completely empty. Usually I take that as a sign and turn around and walk out the door. But, we had to be somewhere in an hour and a half, and the menu looked good... so we took a chance, and I'm really glad we did. It was a little strange to be the only two people in the place. And there were no other patrons during our entire hour-long dinner (though a couple delivery men came in/out and a couple with suitcases were picking up keys...). But the restaurant is relatively tiny, so it could have been worse. The decor was pretty bohemian, mismatched glasses and plates, nice paintings, random pictures, Bob Dylan playing in the background. It worked. I ordered the salmon with quinoa/couscous with tomatoes and kale + marinated chickpeas. The whole dish was delicious and seasoned perfectly. Rarely do I eat every last bit off my plate, but this time I did. It was that good. The pork loin was great too! The waitress brought out two bite-sized salted caramel donuts for dessert which totally hit the spot. It sounds like this place might get more business for brunch? I really hope it does, since 2 patrons does a sad restaurant make. Come for dinner!

    (4)

  • David B.

    5 stars. Ordered the steakhouse burger medium rare with American cheese. This is a top 5 burger for sure. The French fries were cut like steak fries and were insanely awesome. The burger is reasonably priced and worth every bite. Thanks again DDD for finding a great spot.

    (5)

  • Phoebe H.

    Great happy hour deal on oysters for $1. And they are HUGE. Almost couldn't finish my half dozen. I went with a friend but could definitely see it as a nice date spot. The veggies with my entree were delish but my salmon was a bit dry. Not terribly, it was still yummy. Service was great! Everyone was very friendly and my friend and I were about to be rewarded with complimentary donut holes but sadly our diets would not allow us to have them.

    (4)

  • A Z.

    Brindle room is along the same vein of northern spy co, back forty...good American fare in the east village. And I do this their burger is worth the write up. It's yummy and separates itself from others in the area with its blend and really good cheddar.

    (3)

  • Alex S.

    Holy Butter Balls this was a good burger. Very simple. Very delicious. All it comes with is cheese and caramelized onions with a side of french fries. The burger itself is on the smaller side and there's a high chance you'll leave a little hungry but what the burger lacks in size it makes up with flavor. The texture of the meat was perfect (medium rare) and was well seasoned and tasted of quality. The onions and cheese do enough to enhance the flavor without overpowering the taste of the meat and while some of my friends wanted some other condiments, it was actually nice to take a bite of a burger without having a glob of ketchup-laden lettuce and tomato spew out from the other side. The fries were also very good. Each had a nice, substantial amount of potato and most importantly, they were hot. The place is on the small side, very close and rustic. No gimmicks. No glamor. The only issue I really had was the size of the burger; for $12, I'd expect a slightly larger patty but seeing (and tasting) how good the burger was, I'm still immensely impressed and tickled.

    (5)

  • R K.

    Perhaps it was because it was a very late lunch (2:30p) and the kitchen was not paying attention, but went in with a large group (14 people) for my girlfriend's birthday lunch. We were told by the waiter that we would all be having the burger, which for most of us was fine, and the vegetarians were allowed to order off the menu. Not sure why they couldn't cook what people wanted, but had heard what an amazing burger this was, so I'm not going to review the service, which was decidedly middling (if I'm being kind). My girlfriend requested the burger medium rare and we were told that the chef makes it medium and there were no two ways about it, so we agreed. Best burger in town and all that, right? Wrong. Burger was worse than a cafeteria burger I had growing up, tasted like a frozen patty had been overcooked. I couldn't have been more disappointed, and from the conversations I had with everyone else there (the 11 other people who had the burger) the feeling was exactly the same. I guess I should give it another shot since everybody seems to feel so strongly about it, but when I go to a restaurant and am told what I'm going to eat by a waiter, it better be the best damn version of that thing that ever existed. This was flat out bad.

    (1)

  • Marilyn H.

    Super cute brunch spot and had plenty of tables at noon on a Saturday, though it started filling up as we kept eating. My shakshuka was tasty, and I loved every chunk of feta. It was also gigantic - good thing I was hungry! The French toast and donuts were soooo tempting, but I was just too full after that huge portion. Not necessarily mind-blowing, but solidly great with nice service and reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Marci A.

    Found this place on a frigid Sunday in January. Love everything about it-- music, intimate setting, warm service. Recommend the burger, salmon, kale, quinoa... And the surprise donuts that came with the check! Can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Marion M.

    My favorite burger in NYC, hands down. The french toast and biscuits and gravy are also stellar. Part of me selfishly wishes it hadn't gotten so crazy popular from being on the Food Network, since now it's impossible to walk in and get a table.

    (5)

  • James H.

    Jeremy, what the heck happened to your burgers, man? I first went to Brindle Room about a year and a half ago. I was hungry and in the E. Village. Exhausted from a day out in the sun, I was famished and ordered a burger. OMFG, kapow! BEST DAMN BURGER IN THE GALAXY!! I was astonished at how good it was. I took turns eating a bite and then staring at the burger because I couldn't believe how good it was. I was fairly certain that this was the type of burger that Ron Burgundy would eat if he were in the E. Village. The char was perfect. The patty was crisp in the right places and had punches of sea salt at the perfect time. It was a potent one-two combination and it floored me. The owner and head chef, Jeremy even came out to ask how it was. When I gushed about his burger, he excitedly yelled to the kitchen that I liked the burger. I decided to make Brindle Room my burger place and I visited often. (Fast forward to a year later) Each subsequent visit to Brindle Room has been heart-breaking. What's happened here is what happens too often when a restaurant gets too popular for one item. The demand on the small kitchen shows in the quality of the burger. Each visit after the first saw a decrease in the quality of the burger. The meat was still juicy, but it was missing the care of years past. In fact, Jeremy doesn't seem to be around most of the time. He used to be a staple in the kitchen. Not anymore. The burger has lost all of its char. There is hardly any salt and the burger lacks flavor. It sucks that this happened to such a great food item. Can't we just go back to before NY Times called your burger the best in the City? I liked it when the food was prepared with care. Brindle Room burger, when you're back to the burger I first met, maybe we can try to make this work. Until then, I won't be seeing you any longer. I can only be disappointed so many times. Farewell, sweet deckled prince. Farewell.

    (3)

  • Carly J.

    Went to BR on a Friday night. From the moment we arrived we did not get a good vibe from the manager/hostess. There was one family seated in the tiny restaurant and the bar had 4 empty seats. We were greeted by the manager who asked if we had a reservation we replied no and asked if we could sit at the bar, after a noticeable pause and grimace he then asked us if we wanted to sit at the bar, we were immediately confused (isn't that what I just said). After being seated at the bar we were greeted by a nice bartender who immediately advised us of the HH Sangria which was great by the way. We ordered HH oysters which were $1 and the Duck Poutine to share. The duck was cooked perfectly but I didn't care for the greasy, soggy, burnt tasting fries. We continued to order drinks when I noticed that the same manager approached the bartender and from what I gathered asked her if we were done and if she could ask us to basically leave if we weren't going to order anything else because they needed the seats. Granted the place is tiny and it did get pretty packed while we were there but I was highly offended by what occurred that I closed my bill and left! Food was ok, service was good. Management is horrible and I will not be returning.

    (2)

  • david l.

    This a real good burger. The beef taste is unreal and the burger is worth the pretty penny you pay for it, especially from time to time as a delicious treat.

    (4)

  • Collette S.

    Saddle up to the bar or grab a quaint table at this EV gem. Don't even hesitate on the Brie appetizer or burger, both go down easy with their slightly spicy red sangria. Old school tunes top it off.

    (5)

  • Carla G.

    The food was really not that great. They did give us some free doughnut holes at the end though which was pretty sweet and unexpected.

    (3)

  • Simone R.

    Great little spot for brunch! Ordered the burger, biscuits and gravy, and donuts. They were all out of this world. Would definitely come back. Service could have been better but the food made up for it.

    (4)

  • Erika M.

    Amazing food. Chili garlic shrimp was amazing. Stewed lentils were heaven in my mouth. The pork belly was way too fatty- would definitely never do that again. Service was awesome. Will be back for sure

    (4)

  • Yumi L.

    The Burger does not disappoint. Its juicy, the perfect size and the taste is amazing. Definitely one of the top burgers in NYC The ambience is very laid back and a small spot for a romantic dinner. The service is very good, the people that work there are very welcoming and nice. We even got complimentary donuts in the end of our meal. A must-go in nyc

    (5)

  • Zachary N.

    I go and order Brindle all of the time and it's always a positive experience. The Food is consistent and I'll just mention some highlights. The burger is amazing and the fries are the perfect compliment. Even better if you get delivery the fries come in a brown bag so they aren't soggy, well played Brindle! The roasted potatoes are a great side as well and my favorite sandwich is the grilled chicken and kale. Also give the strawberry lemonade a try for a refreshing, different take on a classic. Enjoy everyone!

    (5)

  • Dillan K.

    A buddy and I spent a week on vacation in NYC/NJ. We only gotta spend a day and night in NYC, and wanted to make the most of it. Between Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and local word of mouth, this was the talk of the town. So we strolled our way into the East Village and came to the Brindle Room, no reservations. The host was nice, but down to earth and the small place was almost full. With only one table available or bar seats, we decided the bar was the way to go. This was the first of many solid decisions that night. After looking at the menu and seeing no burger, I asked "Hey, why isn't the burger on the menu?" to which my server replied quite quickly "Because we don't have to put it on the menu." We ordered and said "Give it to us exactly the way we're supposed to eat it." This caught the attention of another man behind the bar, who was sipping on wine and chatting up the customers. He came over and said, "Hey guys, how's it going?" and struck up conversation with us. Turned out to be the head chef and owner. Extremely nice, dressed our burger properly when it came out, then bought us a round of beers. He spoke about owning a small business, being happy, and how he came up with the hot sauce/burger. Based on the fun, cool, and warm atmosphere, I definitely thought highly of the place. But GOTDAMN, the burger really took it over the top. I don't know how else to describe it besides perfect. This is everything you want out of a burger. Screams flavor and completely well complemented by the garlic aiolo and hot sauce. All and all, a great time. Go with a friend, have a couple beers, and be ready for a fun experience. And definitely ask what the "PGB" stands for in the hot sauce.

    (5)

  • Doug M.

    Went with five us on MLK day after the Knick game (ugh). Small but cozy space and a very helpful, friendly wait staff. Great music by the way (it was vinyl night where they play records). We all shared a number of appetizers, which were all hits except for the shrimp special (very bland and tasted frozen). Skip that and hit the mussels, smoked wings, pork belly and any of the pasta specials. We shared a pasta as an appetizer and the spaghetti carbonara was as good as I've had anywhere. I'll be back to try more. For entrees, three of us had the burger and it's up there with our favorites from anywhere in NYC, juicy, flavorful, seasoned and cooked exactly to order. Minor complaints -- the bun could be toasted a little more to stand up to the juicy burger and it was a tad small. The regular fries were solid and they also offer Italian fries tossed with rosemary, parmesan and olive oil (they were good, but I actually liked the regular ones better). Salmon with quinoa, couscous and kale was on point, but the venison entree was 20% tasty venison loin and 80% kale salad so beware. No desserts but free delicious donut holes at the end. Bottom line -- if you come by, you'll find something you'll love on the menu.

    (4)

  • Jay M.

    Came her for the burger ( not on the menu so ask for it) and it was really really delicious. The best kept secret about this place is the oysters. Some of the best I've had in a while. I came here only for the burger after reading the raves on yelp and you should too. I left thinking the oysters were worth a second visit. Good service and nice ambiance.

    (5)

  • Ting-Hsuan H.

    Their steakhouse burger is one of the best burger in NYC. Love their fries too. The Chocolate hazelnut doughnut is great as well.

    (5)

  • Kenny C.

    In the ongoing quest to find the best burger in NYC, we stumbled upon the Brindle Room. It was listed on several top 10 lists (which seem to come out every month) and I believe it was also featured on some ABC program, cited as the "best" burger in NYC. It's definitely not the biggest place; pretty narrow and maybe 10-12 tables that can be put together for mid-sized groups. Hostess was nice, service was relatively quick, and the food was pretty good. Let's cut to the chase - the burger is excellent. Definitely worthy of top 10 in NYC. Meat is very flavorful and it's basically no frills. You get caramelized onions on top, the cheese of your choice, a side of pickles and some fries. It's not the largest burger, but the fries (which were pretty crispy) will definitely fill you up. For starters, we tried the kale salad, calamari and the mussels & fries. Of those, I liked the calamari the best. Note that while they do have some interesting beers available, they don't really have a full liquor bar. So plan accordingly!

    (4)

  • Erica J.

    I came to the Brindle Room for brunch and it was everything I needed. Strong, pour over coffee, a variety of food options, and even offered reservations when out of town friends were nervous and needed to "know" we would get into a brunch spot, pronto. I had a smoked salmon hash (they were out of trout) which was great. The girls I was with shared one of the Challah french toast dishes with nutella and said it was fantastic. They also shared the various house made donuts and seemed really pleased. I'd definitely like to come back to try more things.

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    This place is great. I've had brunch and dinner here - both were awesome. Great selection of food.

    (5)

  • Sasha B.

    Ordered their famous burger for delivery and I must say I was disapointed. It was average sized and for $13 you still had to pay extra f,or cheese. It was good don't get me wrong. It was juicey flavorful and with a soft bun but for the price I wanted it to knock my socks off. Decent burger not the best. If I dined it maybe I would think the price was worth it because I'm all about paying a little more for the atmosphere. I would come back and try some other things.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Soooo good! Everything we had was delicious - and we tried a lot of different things! First, let me pay homage to the burger: juicy with a crispy seared edge and a little sweetness from the caramelized onions. Just perfection! Also, the fries are the best - crispy and salty. We also had the mussels (we were literally slurping broth out of the shells at the end), the stewed lentils, and the lamb salad. And everything was good - we didn't have a single dish we didn't like. And, as if having great food isn't enough, the service was spot-on as well - super attentive and friendly! I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Ron P.

    Very good burger!,Italian f/f were good as well,I really enjoyed it here. Small place,kinda tight. Solid beer,drink menu,get the burger!

    (4)

  • Christina M.

    Came for the burgers, left drunk on amazing sangria. Really though, one of the best burgers in town, give it a shot.

    (4)

  • Claire M.

    I think Brindle Room* is exactly what I would picture when asked, "What's a New York-esque weekend dinner spot in the East Village?" The answer would have to include: -a tiny restaurant -"new American" food** -Edison bulbs -some form of kale on the menu -prices that might make an out-of-towner frown, but that we don't bat an eye at -a semi-open kitchen ...Brindle Room delivers on all counts. Yes, it's tiny, and it was a squeeze to fit all 5 of us at a clearly 4 person table. The group next to us may have been loud enough that when they left, we all paused, confused as to why the restaurant was so...quiet. But the food is very good. I had the Crispy Salmon with two sides - Cauliflower & Kale. I loooooved both of them, especially the cauliflower. The salmon itself was excellent - and this is a Seattle-salmon girl talking - especially the crispy top. I agree with Emma G.'s comment that the kale was a little overcooked, but I thought it was nicely flavored. (Disclaimer: she may or may not have been one of my dining companions.) Good drinks - my sangria was delicious, large, and $7. Places like Brindle Room are a dime a dozen - after all, "new American" is just the MOST popular - but check this place out with a small group. Tasty classic dishes - I tried the Smoked Pork Loin, Roasted Pumpkin, Kale Salad, and Vegetable Tagine, and all were excellent. The vegetarian in our party enjoyed her dinner as much as any of us carnivorous types. - *Not Bindle Room. Not that. **Okay, I have a bone to pick with any and all food critics/restaurant reviewers/anyone who cares...what IS "new American?" When did American food stop being American and become...new? Is there a date on this? Can we pinpoint the YBN and YAF (Years Before New & Years After New)?

    (4)

  • David P.

    I went here last Friday for an early dinner with two friends (we needed to be somewhere by 6pm). I made a reservation which was not a problem at that early hour, but they still called that morning to confirm, which I thought was good service on their part. We all ordered a variation of the same meal, the "entree with two sides" deal for $21. Two of us had the salmon and one had the chicken. Everyone was very pleased with the food which arrived quickly and was delicious. The place is cozy so I imagine it might be a bit more cramped when packed with people, but for us the atmosphere was pleasant and the service was great.

    (4)

  • Julio C.

    They serve a good Burger!

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    Tried several places in the East Village for dinner (8:30 ish on a Saturday night) before we decided on Brindle Room and were happily satisfied. Place is very small. Sat at a counter. Ordered the kale salad, which was great, and a burger, which was also great. A tad pricier than I expected, but was satisfied with my meal. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

    (4)

  • Poochie H.

    Saw Brindle Room featured on triple D last week and had to try this place. Went today and sat at the bar and enjoyed an amazing burger. The manager was kind enough to chat with us while we ate. Great place! Great food! If your in LES, stop and check this place out.

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    TINY PLACE, HUGE FLAVOR Best Shrimp and Grits I've ever had. Super buttery but hey, that's what gives it so much flavor! They make a tasty fresh donut as well! But you really cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Been here a few times for brunch, but I gotta come back for dinner! Be prepared to bump elbows with the next table! And maybe even have them listen in on your conversation!

    (4)

  • Francis R.

    That burger was unbelievable. I thought I was going to give birth to a unicorn after finishing that masterpiece. Bravo, Brindle Room. Bravo. (PS... Keep in mind that the burger may not be on the menu. If its not ask there, just ask a staff member if its available that day.)

    (4)

  • Jay G.

    Absolutely love the chicken wings and burger. Keep in mind, the burger isn't on the menu, but just ask, its incredible! Don't listen to the fools about the customer service. Its fine. Place is small though so be patient...totally worth any wait. One of the best burgers in town.

    (4)

  • Vee D.

    Food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Restaurant is very small and tight. Sat in a "booth" and only had about 6" to squeeze in between tables. Really claustrophobic. Table next to us had to move plates and glasses on their table so I wouldn't knock anything over or drag my clothing over their food and I am a size 2. My husband could not fit. He sat on the chair and a friend sat next to me. Slow service,; had to ask for check and still took food server about 10 mins to bring check even though she wasn't doing much. Won't be back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Caroline S.

    Ordered delivery this week while at work...got the steak sandwich and the Italian fries...both were great! Speedy delivery and great food! I only gave 4 stars because the fries and sandwich were slightly on the soggy and greasy side. This may be because it was take out. Next time I will dine in rather than take out and then update my review!

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    Only wanted to try this place for their burger. The place is tiny, my chair was about to break and im not a heavy dude. Kept getting hit as workers passed by and the place was pretty crowded. I would recommend getting a reservation as there is little standing room if there are no tables especially if the weather is bad. The burger was decent, not the best. Also the size of it is SMALL, easily could have eaten 2 as others have pointed out. The wifey got the pork chops which had a nice smoked flavor and her dish was huge. Probably wont be coming back.

    (3)

  • Nikki A.

    3.5 stars I came here for dinner last night with two friends. The staff is super friendly--one of my friends got there early and was chatting up the bartenders until we came. There is a happy hour from 4-7 with $2 beers and $5 wines and sangrias. Awesome. I got a white sangria, which was pretty good. Very lemony. For dinner I got the roasted pumpkin and the crispy pork belly. Both were good, but not great. One of my friends got the pumpkin, as well, along with the risotto special. My other friend got the salmon with mushrooms and roasted cauliflower. The cauliflower was awesome! I kept taking more bites from her :) For dessert we got complimentary donuts with caramel. Very yummy. The place is small, but cozy and although it filled up, we never felt rushed. A good option in the East Village.

    (3)

  • Alex And Dana G.

    Let's start with the happy ending... The complimentary donut hole, ya sicko! I mean, how often do we look forward to a meal ending? This cozy little resto tucked away in the east village is a great option with solid comfort food. They have a whole bunch of specials, including some really good pastas that taste like something you'd make at home, but better. There's also a healthier westville-esque option - with your choice of protein and plenty of veggie sides. Minus one star for somehow staying pretty chilly near our table (we were too close to the door). We know that's harsh, but it can really impact the experience. Plus 1/2 star for the amazing playlist and free mini-dessert, but we'll round down instead of up, as none of the dishes completely blew us away.

    (4)

  • Sheri S.

    After two of my yelp friends reviewed this place I was interested myself... Some friends came into town last saturday and I decided we should do dinner here. After passing all the Santa Con's throughout the city we arrived to this quint restaurant a little late for our 7:30 reservation, but the place was not crowded so we were fine. The rustic exterior was neat. The cozy interior was welcoming and had a log cabin type feel. I guess a cross between country living in the big city. Since I was so excited to come here I knew what I wanted to try based on the yelp photos and the Brindle Room website, the "Duck Confit Poutine" of course, but unfortunately they did not have this tonight because it is a Special Dish. Instead I choose their Southern Style Chicken, with mashed potatoes and greens. That was yummy as well, but after we had the fries and chick peas with the tasty buttered bread for our appetizers I was only able to eat half of my meal.

    (4)

  • Melissa S.

    I was craving a burger on my way home and ordered one to go and although it wasn't cooked MR as per request, just medium, it was still VERY tasty. The fries were alright and I am never a fan of caramelized onions, so take this into account. I am intrigued to try this place again with others so I can pick at their dishes!

    (4)

  • Amy S.

    Their pork and chicken are GREAT. But combined with their homemade hot sauce... omg even BETTER. The hot sauce is SO GOOD. I would totally take home a bottle if I could. Their service is pretty good as well. I like the interior of the place too. I like that their booths are really high up haha. It's kind of pricey, but the food is good so it makes up for it.

    (4)

  • Karina L.

    This rating does this place no justice. Five stars: Food/Service/Price We made reservations for 12:30pm, which was super lucky since the place was starting to fill up around then. The waitresses were patient with us even though we spent waiting for our tardy friend (it took her 30 minutes to 'walk one block'). We started off with the donuts which was definitely the best donut I've ever had. The mashed potato dough made it so savory and so crispy on the outside! The caramel one was my favorite, but I wouldn't mind having a dozen chocolate hazelnut ones, either. Yelpers, you let me down. You guys gave me around 5 brunch items that seemed to be good. Unfortunately, their entire brunch menu was about 5 dishes so I had to make an excruciating decision between the challah french toast and the burger. I ended up getting the special, the pork confit over bread. You should definitely ask for the specials (they're also on the blackboard outside the restaurant). The prices for the specials are refreshingly the same price as their regular entrees (ever order a special without asking for the price...then get charged an insane amount for a mediocre dish?). The waitress even went back to check the prices after I asked. The pork confit was amazing -- bits of pulled pork and potato slices over perfectly toasted bread with 2 poached eggs on top. All of that for $11. I was in heaven from the first bite. My friend's sausage gravy over biscuit was delicious as well (she finished in 5 minutes flat). One hundred stars: The music. It's important to note that we spent our entire brunch time jamming to some seriously awesome 90s music. I'm talking TLC, Boys II Men, early day Destiny's Child and....Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby. The best. brunch. soundtrack. ever.

    (5)

  • David J.

    We went here because a guy on TV said he thought they have the best burger in AMERICA, and man, it was darn good! My companion and I each got it medium-rare with Cheddar. It had a salty, peppery crust, a nice puffy bun, hand-cut fries, and a homemade hot sauce. One of us didn't like the fancy ketchup and would much rather have had Heinz, one of us liked the fancy stuff just fine. I can't wait to go back for the duck poutine, when the weather gets colder.

    (5)

  • Jane K.

    5 stars for the steakhouse burger, one of the best burgers I've had in NYC. Perfectly seasoned and juicy, with great buns. The fries are amazing, very crispy. Great hot sauce and ketchup too. We also got the kale salad, the duck confit poutine and a glass of wine. The kale salad is good, with a milder, more subtle taste. The duck confit poutine, while very tasty, just doesn't compare to how good the burger is. Wine is so-so. Great service.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    Went to the Brindel Room for the first time Friday for our daughters birthday. Awesome experience. Even though she was running late , we were able to order apps and drinks. The duck confit was off the charts . Salmon amazing. Want very much to go back for brunch. Nice touch meeting the owner. Very nice man who shook our hand thanking us for coming in . Can not wait to go back !

    (5)

  • Frank W.

    Most amazing food I've had in a long time. Great atmosphere and the staff was excellent. The duck fries and cheese app was out of this world. Dinner was perfectly cooked and tasted outstanding.

    (5)

  • Wen Jin G.

    went back again last Friday for their happy hour, we got: -mussels and fries: excellent fries, crispy and not overly salty or greasy. mussels had a flavorful broth, but not very fresh. -raw oysters: tasted a bit odd, bland (?) better with cocktail sauce, skip the migonette. -fried calamari: the day's special, crispy, flavorful, and wonderful with the marinara and garlic aioli -red sangria: strong and delicious with our meal -strawberry lemonade: yummy! finally, they bring you complimentary salted caramel donut holes at the end of your meal, i love them when they serve the donuts at brunch, these are the same, just smaller. :-)

    (4)

  • Rachel K.

    Delicious! Got the shrimp appetizer and burger (w/ fries). Especially loved the burger. Had mine prepared as recommended (medium with American cheese). It's simplicity helped all the great flavors to come through. Small but very satisfying. The fries taste great dipped in ketchup mixed with their special hot sauce. All around solid meal. Definitely one of the tastiest burgers I've ever had!

    (5)

  • Allegra D.

    Super delicious hamburger. Word on the street says it uses high quality deckel (marbled rib-eye (if you can't see the fat, it doesn't exist)) for the hamburger. I don't know if that's true (the internet doesn't lie, does it), but whatever the case it is a delicious hamburger. As previously mentioned, lots of judgement at first glance. However, one bit in, you are completely sold and you leave the meal feel satiated and well pleased with your lesser caloric intake (haha,right). Cute dinning area, albeit very small, my umbrella kept awkwardly falling on the girl sitting next to me and it was a deluge of "I'm sorry, excuse me" trying to maneuver through the people to the even smaller bathroom. But we got in without much of a wait, and the wait staff was helpful and attentive. All in all, a great place to definitely keep on the radar.

    (5)

  • Brett W.

    Cozy neighborhood spot, very approachable menu. Heard they had the best burger in the East Village and I have to say, I think this is it. Went with the crew for a good dinner, and happy to have made this visit. We ordered: Smoked Chicken Wings (Pretty good, nothing amazing tho) Beer Battered Pork Belly (Excellent, little nuggets of pork belly with a great mustard) Chicken w/ 2 Sides (Very solid and huge portion) Burger (Loved the crust from the seasoning on the burger, great bun, savory and the grilled onions and pickle were great). Everyone mentioned the Kale salad, I thought it was very standard? Would have rather got the fries... Love the free donuts to finish the meal. I see myself going back to soon to explore the menu further, brunch looks solid as well.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    3.5 stars, but probably because I ordered the wrong dish (chicken hash, which was basically chicken pieces, onions, and home-fried potatoes). My fiance ordered the shrimp and grits, and he loved it...so I'd probably recommend that. Prices were great -- $10-13 for brunch dishes, cocktails about $10 each. The hot sauce is not to be missed and is sold for $6 in-house. We were trying to eat at Northern Spy or Westville nearby, but the waits were too long, so snagged a table around 1:30 at Brindle Room without a wait. Recommended particularly your favorite East Village brunch spot is too busy.

    (3)

  • Lily J.

    Disappointing all around. The burger was unremarkable, tiny, and only later did I realize it was missing the onions. My daughter had the $30 steak which she requested to be cooked medium rare, yet it was closer to medium and lacked flavor and jus. The ungracious waiter came to clear the dishes before we were done, and the tasty doughnuts and check were unceremoniously dropped immediately after. I guess 40 minutes is their limit for table turning.

    (2)

  • Han C.

    Three freshly-fried to order doughnuts, made out of mashed potatoes (mind. blown.) that were just crispy, warm, fluffy and delicious. Start your meal with these ! Get your stomach opened up for... The Brindle Room steakhouse burger ! (insert R-rated moan here) Served only during lunch / brunch hours, the steakhouse burger is coated in bouillon, pan-seared and then baked to seal in the juices. It is simply topped with choice of cheese and caramelized onions that taste of absolute heavenly sweetness. The beef juices streamed down my hands as I ate it, and I loved it (the burger ! And the juices ! Who wants to high-five me?!).

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    Best burger i've ever had in NYC and the Kale Salad is pretty damn good as well. I hear their other food is solid. The burger is so good that its not even on the menu. Also, good choice of beers.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Add it to the burger list! Highly touted as one of the finer burgers in NYC, it didn't disappoint. Not the biggest burger but it was super juicy and it came with delicious hand cut fries. I got mine with blue cheese and sauteed onions. Come during happy hour for $5 glasses of wine and half price mussels. Great deals!

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    What a great meal! I arrived and was seated immediately. The service was great, and the place used mason jars as water glasses (killin it). We started with some salad and a meat/cheese plate. There was a ton of meat, but less so on the cheese. Either way, let's get to the main meal. The chicken plate with quinoa and carrots was superb. Focusing on the chicken, this place CRUSHES IT. The chicken was spiced, cooked, and served perfectly. What more could I ask for? Come and enjoy a great meal in ten was village.

    (5)

  • Jess C.

    Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior. The inside is quite lovely with the dark wood panel trims and high table seating. Simple, antique-looking lighting fixtures give the room a bit of dim, ambient lighting. The hooks on the wall (under gorgeous wooden wine racks) are reminiscent of those in a horse stable. In the back, you can choose to sit at the bar to watch the bartenders or peek into the kitchens. Based on the decor and ambiance, the Brindle Room is a casual place for a date or catch up meal over some decent food and drink. If you're here for their burgers, be sure to ask your server about them! We were confused that there was no mention of them on the menu, but since they're known for their burgers, we were sure something's up. The burger is served with caramelized onions, a choice of cheddar, American, Swiss, or blue cheese, and a side of fries and a pickle dill (bonus points for that!). While I'm no burger connoisseur, I recognize a good burger when I taste one. The burger was very juicy and well seasoned. But it was definitely the touch of sweetness from the caramelized onions that made the burger stand out. The burger was on the small side, but the generous portion of their thick and crispy fries will fill you up! Aside from a disappointingly greasy calamari, we enjoyed the lightness of the kale salad with raisins and pecorino (I picked out the not-too-overwhelming pecorino, of course), and the mild spiciness of the moules frites. Though if we had known the fries that came with the mussels were the same as those with the burger, we would've substituted it or ordered something else entirely. Service was professional, albeit a bit detached. Sadly, we didn't have room for those doughnuts, so we'll surely be back! And that amazing homemade hot sauce? Gosh do they sell those [1]? It could easily replace the Sriracha sauce I put on nearly everything! [1] Didn't realize while I was there that they do sell it! For $6 a bottle!

    (4)

  • Matt C.

    This place really exceeded my expectations. i was expecting a good burger (the guy fierri stamp in the front had me question it, hes recommended a really bad place in Boston that i went to) but wow... for what it is its probably the best burger ive had in NYC. that and the Duck Poutine were amazing. good happy hour specials as well.

    (5)

  • Patrick D.

    One of the best hamburgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked. Perfectly seasoned. Patty and bun perfectly proportioned. A burger Ron Swanson would approve of. Fries were great also -fresh cut and delicious.

    (5)

  • Scarlett V.

    I was disappointed by this place. I was looking for a very good burger with good quality meat. The beef had too much pepper on it which ruined everything. It was not so tasty and juicy as I expected. Service was good though. The fries were good. Next time, I will go for 5 napkins...

    (2)

  • Danielle C.

    Great burger, great service. Other than that, pretty standard east village dining.

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    Without a doubt the best burder in the City (save for maaaybe Spotted Pig) but this place cannot be beat for all the rest of the food as well, the lentils with habaneros are inspired, the kale salad is simple and delicious. They also have incredible service, really warm and friendly and will accommodate any and everything. One of my favorite places.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    I'm making a mild understatement when I say I'm somewhat of a burger aficionado. It doesn't take a million toppings and a hefty price tag to woo me either. All I want are several things to satisfy my craving: a charred, well seasoned patty that's cooked the way I like it (med to med rare) in a bun that doesn't have me worried that my patty will end up on the floor somewhere. Everything else is just extra. But boy does the burger here go beyond satisfaction and straight up make me salivate at the thought of it. The sausage and rabe penne is tasty in its own right but the perfectly executed sausage and its oils overwhelm the bitterness of the rabe. The pumpkin gratin is reminiscent of the holidays with its spin off the ol' sweet potato casserole. It's a bit heavy and very sweet, but offered a nice refreshing palate change between bites of the penne and burger. Oh and the fries were good... but my partner instinctively kept those mostly for himself. Service was great, but make reservations or be doomed to smelling great burgers during your typical long wait on the average weekend night.

    (5)

  • Maya M.

    Dined here with two friends on a quiet Saturday morning. We were some of the first patrons. Small, cozy space. Loved the donkey punch mimosa. The food was rich and delicious - we ordered the burger, shrimp and grits and shakshuka. Everything hit the spot. Highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Esther G.

    Go for Brunch! Brunch is served weekends only. Otherwise they open at 5pm. The burger was recommended by family and we finally got here when a flight was canceled. A restaurant critic interviewed the chef/owner (a stroke of luck) after we ordered. I learned prime rib is ground for the burgers. It creates a 70/30 product which lives up to all the good reviews. The extra fat is used on the french fries. They were good but a little too heavy for my taste. The five stars are for the sandwich. Salt, pepper, American cheese and pickle chips go with this and it would be a travesty to add any condiments. Sabastian reminds you of Mel Sharples on the '70s sitcom "Alice." Same voice, same kindness underneath the opinions. Eat your heart out, Michael Symon. Quiet, cozy, romantic and good food!

    (5)

  • Zaman K.

    My experience at the Brindle Room wasn't as stellar as I had hoped. The space is cute, the service is friendly, the happy hour looks promising, but the much vaunted burger fell short of expectations. My wife and I walked in here on a Sunday afternoon with a $20 credit from Google offers that included 2 burgers and 2 beers - as excellent a deal as I've seen. With our Mother's Milk and Brooklyn Summer Ale in hand, we were excited to try these burgers and ordered them medium. Mine came well done and my wife's was medium well. On the plus side, even in their overcooked state the burgers were juicy. I could see their potential had they been cooked to our liking. We also got a couple of complementary munchkins that were coated with salted caramel. They weren't great but we certainly appreciated their gesture in giving us freebies on top of the discount we were getting. I feel the Brindle Room can be a 4 star experience if they get it right in the kitchen. The ingredients are there, now the execution needs to follow.

    (3)

  • Keri S.

    I literally order from Brindle Room at least once a week. We get some serious gourmet meals delivered fast and fresh and affordably. Love these guys! I recommend the salmon with kale and quinoa salad and a side of stewed lentils. I mean....it's amazing.

    (5)

  • Kelly O.

    Loved this restaurant for brunch in the east village. We started with a salted caramel donut which was freshly made and still warm when it got to our table. My salmon hash was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the day. It was so filling and made my stomach oh so happy. My husband's burger was awesome as well. Service was efficient and the good got to our table promptly.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    Our last dinner in NYC, friends took us for a true American experience, it was totally great! The burger is so juicy, pork belly was melting in the mouth. Have to try

    (5)

  • G B.

    As seen on Diners Drive-ins and Dive... Finally took another spot off the list and boy was it a good one. Pros: Good for Date night, intimate lighting, good music (90's-00's hip hop) played at a calm level. And great food. Con: The wait was a tad longer than I'm used to for a NYC restaurant. The burger that was featured on Triple Ds was amazing, medium well, perfectly chard. And the warm complementary donut holes were A+ A must visit.

    (4)

  • Christopher S.

    Tasty. I've enjoyed this spot numerous times over the years. Grab your girlfriend, wife, friends, whoever...go check it out.

    (4)

  • Melissa P.

    I always order delivery from here and definitely want to try their brunch, but the Beet Smoothie, Steak House Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich are all excellent and delivery is usually pretty quick too.

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    Just got here for lunch. All the cool pictures from yelp are not for lunch. Very limited menu. Will let u know how the burger tastes.

    (3)

  • Natasha R.

    Whoa - I did the tasting menu for brunch and I CANNOT wait to go back. Heavenly food from a diverse menu. The cocktails weren't the best, but everything else was amazinggg.

    (4)

  • Kieran T.

    Super friendly wait staff. Nice atmosphere and decent feed. Got the recommended burger and an iced tea. would recommend coming with small groups, not too big. 10 points

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    This place is absolutely delish! Plus they take reservations, even for brunch, which I love. Friendly service, zero condescension, and affordable fare, all in one of my fave neighborhoods in NYC. The layout and decor has a great "old NYC" vibe with dark hardwood tables and narrow booths. Plus the food! I love their thick-cut bacon, and the day I went they offered a duck confit hash, which was buttery and savory and had that full duck flavor. I loved my kale salad with parmesan (totally tender kale with just the right amount of vinaigrette), plus all their sides are wonderful, too. Can't wait to go back and try the burger!

    (5)

  • Roberto S.

    Spoiler alert: I am head over heals with the Brindle Room. Expect a gushy review. So, this little gem on 10th street in the village is the kinda place (that luckily for me) many people walk past. In a neighborhood crammed with celeb fueled eateries (Momofuku I'm looking at you) the Brindle Room, with its unassuming entrance, calm interior, and chill atmosphere might not even register on most people radar. Effectively you have then missed one of the great meals of your life. It was so good, I even made a video about it. I was literally moved so much by this meal that my passion as a filmmaker was called into action. vimeo.com/39804758 Let's be frank and earnest for a sec; this is not Boulud. It is not Jean George. We are not at Per Se. Nothing has foam on it, or even a hint of truffle. What we have here is neighborhood haute cuisine at its finest. Seared Pepper Steak sandwich, house smoked chicken wings, even classic baked oysters that slide down your mouth like the caress of a warmed silk glove of a parisian lover. The menu stretches from the comforting beer battered pork belly to the more elegant venison loin, but don't be fooled; everything on this menu was created by the chef to be just good tasting and fun eating. It doesn't try to be anything that it's not and that is where you realize it is a rare find; a genuinely good place to eat that focuses on food not fame. It has been extremely hard not to mention the burger for three paragraphs. Extremely hard, but having been to the Brindle Room on multiple occasions you find out that even though they have THE BEST HAMBURGER IN THE WORLD, that the rest of their menu is stellar as well. But, let's talk about it, because, damn it's good... ... their burger is a select mixture of prime meat that incorporates the deckle cut of steak which is the most delicious cut you could put in your mouth. What? Never heard of the deckle, a.k.a. The Rib-Eye Cap? The 2nd filet of Brisket? The Pillow Cut? Well the deckle is that guy that shows up to your party that makes it the best party that ever was. The guy that, 20 years later at someone wedding you don't really know but you have a lot of mutual friends so you decide to go because you might see Charlene there and you wonder if she's got fat, and you see all your high school buds and they were like "remember that party at Tom Higgin's place when Deckle showed up in the stolen cop car a case of Goldschäger and a Billy Goat?" and you're like "remember? Do we not all have tattoo's of the date with "Deckle 4 EVA ... bhaaaaa!" on all our arms???". Yeah it's like that. More scientifically, Deckle is the back end of the Rib-Eye steak. Basically a mixture of filet and marbled fat, that, when blended in the right proportion, seared in a seasoned cask iron skillet, and then baked with soft, sweet onions and American cheese, produces a hamburger that you want to slowly rub on your face while confessing your love to it before consuming. Hence the reason they give you cloth dishtowels instead of paper napkins at the Brindle Room. You dont come for a meal; you come to make love to your food, and if done right, cleanup is always a bit messy, but always worth it. Besides delicious devourables, Brindle keeps a pretty great, albeit small, selection of craft beers and affordable wines to help libate the meal properly. They also have a brunch that might take you out for the day. It really should come with in-house cots. Monday nights is vinyl night, so if you're looking for some ear candy and mouth treats, that might be your jam. Full disclosure: I have absolutely no stock in the Brindle Room. At all. This review come straight from the heart, and or perhaps stomach.

    (5)

  • Angela G.

    Delicious burger, and awesome house-made hot sauce. The waiter warned me that it's got crazy Scoville units in that bitch, but that didn't stop me. I guess a lot of people pour it on and then get butt hurt (literally) - so, keep that in mind before you partake. Service was a touch curt, and it smelled like someone was toking some bud in the back kitchen (we were there right before closing), but other that that, I really dug this spot.

    (4)

  • Chris K.

    Burger. The rest of the menu is God knows what (although kale salad was definitely solid), but clearly a top tier burger. I do think they have their head up their *ss about the prep, though - should be ordered rare, probably without cheese and I can see the virtues of substituting raw onion.

    (5)

  • Alex A.

    This place is a great little gem. The sign outside proudly proclaims they have the best burger in the empire state, and while i haven't tried every burger in the empire state, theirs are pretty damn delicious. The main thing i love about the burger is that it tastes like buttery popcorn; like the made this burger in an emptied-out bag of Act II extra butter popcorn. It's fantastic...when you bite into it and look at the insides you can see what looks like layers of ground beef, loving put together by the chef. They also have a homemade habanero hot sauce, and this stuff is absolutely amazing. I usually drench my bun with the stuff, and it's really hot, but goes really well with the burger and turns it up a notch. The fries are good too, and also pair well with the hot sauce. I've also tried the kale salad which was really good as well. The only thing I haven't liked about this place is the oysters they have for their 1$ oyster happy hour. They are small and flavorless and not worth it if you're coming for the happy hour special. The place itself is really small, fits maybe 20-25 people, but thats what makes it really nice and cozy. The lighting is dark and the chairs and tables are all wooden so it gives it a really low-key old-school vibe. And to round this all out, the beer menu has a nice variety of craft beers. Overall, great burgers, cool vibe, nice selection of beers.

    (5)

  • Sally R.

    I'm being generous with my stars because I just really like the burger. I have been here for both dinner and brunch - the dinner better than brunch, in my experience. For dinner, I had the burger, and my friend only ordered the duck poutine. Neither of us knew what to expect with the poutine, but it was a very large portion. We ordered it because it seemed to be the star of the menu, but I just thought it was okay. Also, they were out of the daily special, so my friend had to order something else. I ordered the burger for my dinner, and it was delicious! One of the best burgers I've had in New York, I'd say. I will definitely be back for the burger! My friend really wanted to try the brunch here, but, again, they didn't have things on the menu that we saw on Yelp. She ordered the shrimp and grits. I think she liked it, but it wasn't mindblowing. (I don't like grits). It struck me as a small portion. I had the biscuits and gravy, and, being from the South, I was disappointed with both biscuit and gravy, but again - I will definitely be back for the burger. I really think it's their star menu item.

    (4)

  • Richard J.

    5 stars Why? Sebastian's Steakhouse burger - Juicy, moist, perfectly medium cooked burger patty. Simple yet sophisticated; non one-dimensional flavor. Gooey cheese. Smoky grilled onion. Not greasy, not too salty yet crunchy fries. Perfectly flavored aioli - not so heavy not so salty. Homemade habanero hot sauce. Perfectly sized dish. They all come together forming a melodious song named nom nom nom in my mouth. Iced Coffee - Deep and complex iced coffee. Add another extra cream and some syrup. Sip. Perfect intermezzo in between my steakhouse burger orchestra. Salted caramel doughnut - Fresh, slightly crunchy dough. Perfect balance of caramel and salt. Melts in your mouth. Messy yet another masterpiece ending to this tasty ensemble of nom nom nom melody. I'm officially a fan! So sad when the melody is over. Looking forward to the next nom nom nom orchestra in the form of duck poutine next time.

    (5)

  • Casey A.

    This last weekend we had to go into NYC to pick up some boxes so we decided to hit Brindle Room. We saw it on the Food Network; something about best burgers in the US, if you are interested in that sort of thing. The name Brindle means 'brownish tawny color of fur' and I have to say, everything about the decor is brownish. But it's all wood and all warm so the name is sort of appropriate. The people were quite friendly and spent lots of time with us until they got busier. My son eschewed the burger and instead chose the Shrimp & Grits. This was served in a cast iron skillet (see picture) with baby shrimp scampi's and the most wonderful Parmesan grits. The grits were smooth and creamy and really worked well with the shrimp. What looked like a dish that might be too small filled up a 15 year old boy for the entire day. The funny thing is he now thinks he likes grits, but in reality he just likes the Brindle Room grits because most places will serve him grits that bear no resemblance to this Parmesan dream. My wife and I split Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger and the Biscuits & Gravy. The Biscuits & Gravy (see picture, not that it does it justice) was this amazing combination of wonderful biscuits under two perfect poached eggs, tucked in the middle with bacon so thick I thought I was back in the Old West, and then topped with a sausage gravy that had delicious chunks of ground sausage and a gravy that I could have put in an IV tube and fed it to myself intravenously. A few sliced green onions and some paprika polished off a beautiful presentation. I started stealing the awesome fries from the Steakhouse Burger plate and sopping up the sausage gravy. Gaaah, I want more! By the time the poached eggs started running into everything it was just a glorious plate. Pump in some of the Brindle Room home made hot sauce too. This dish is exactly why people used to lick their plates clean. And then finally Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger, The burger itself has this most amazing char on both sides. It's topped with American cheese and caramelized onions that are so sweet I thought they were jam at first. But nothing can hide the beefiness of the burger. I think there's brisket in there, but don't quote me. What I can say is there is a beefy flavor that most burger joints can only dream of. I'm dreaming of it now. So just when I think this is as good as it gets, here come the home made donuts. Salted caramel and chocolate hazelnut with slivered almonds. Don't ask questions. Just order and enjoy. It can be hard to make a point of visiting Alphabet City just for a meal, but if any place is worth it, Brindle Room is the place.

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    This place has been on my bucket list for 18 months. No joke. When I saw it on food network, I knew this had to be done. This place is a five all around. Service, food, atmosphere. It was all great. We started with the salmon tartar, wings, and duck poutine. I mean seriously? It's the best of all the worlds. Tartar was seasoned perfectly, wings crispy and delicious, and duck poutine had so much duck and gravy. All these appetizers I would recommend trying. And of course, the main entree. Why order anything besides this burger? It's PHENOMENAL. It's perfect. Perfectly cooked with a great crispy char on the burger. Not too complex, just cheese and some caramelized onions. Definitely one of the best burgers I have ever had. The refreshing kale salad paired well as well the wine that was recommended by the waiter who was terrific himself. Also, complimentary donut bites. Yes. Donut bites. You seriously need to come here. If not, more burgers for me and my friends !

    (5)

  • Tanya D.

    The first thing that hit me about this place was the smell. They must have a smoker out back, because it had an incredible smoky, BBQ smell. It actually inspired us to get the smoky wings, which were delicious. I had heard the burger there is "epic" (as the kids say), but for me it had an aggressive grass fed flavor which I don't dig so much, and I wanted it to taste more like the place smelled (which the wings did). Nothing is too big or over the top, so good for ordering a few things and sharing. It's a small, cute, casual spot. I'll go back to try other things. You can tell they use really fresh, high quality ingredients - I even saw a guy in back butchering up slabs of bacon off of a pig hunk of pork.

    (4)

  • Hanbei S.

    Indeed great quality for the price. Good spot for brunch. I haven't tried their burgers, but both french toast and salmon hash were

    (5)

  • Elaine H.

    Five star for food, knock down one for their terrible service. Understood that it was their rush hours, yet it was so impolite, or even rude to ask customers out for whatever reason. Didn't really follow other people's recommendation to get their steakhouse burger as it looked a bit too greasy for me. Instead, I shot for the salmon hash, which was another wise choice seemed like; Except that the poached egg was a little over cooked...Spicy type of food lover? Add some of their homemade hot sauce, extremely challenging for my tongue though. It was a very good bargain given their good quality. Again, terrible service to remember on the flip side.

    (4)

  • Ashley A.

    Probably the best burger I've had in New York. I had Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger ($15) which came with a side of thick cut fries. The party was incredibly juicy (cooked medium) and the fries were perfectly salted. Try it with the homemade hot sauce, but watch it cause it's pretty spicy! It's a cozy place with bar and table seating, but I wouldn't recommend coming in huge parties. A nice date spot or chill place to catch a nice dinner. My friends and I got seated pretty quickly, but it seemed like we got lucky as they asked if we had reservations. The service was decent. They seemed pretty busy, but the waiters were all extremely nice. My only qualm was that they split our check in an awkward manner. Other than that...amazing food and I'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Diana T.

    I had to have their famous burger, medium rare (didn't regret it one bit). I was very impressed with the woodsy taste of the grass fed beef patty, perfectly crusted on a cast iron pan. This is definitely vying for a spot in my list of best burgers in New York City. We also tried the duck confit poutine and a dozen oysters. The horseradish sauce served with the oysters was a bit dry and piecey. Not my favorite. The oysters themselves were okay, not shucked perfectly and were room temperature. The duck confit poutine was bursting with flavor and the duck was tender. It was served in a bowl though, where each fry was heavily doused in gravy and there was no more crunch to it. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger, atmosphere and the service. Did I also mention that they make their own habanero hot sauce? A great condiment for the burger.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    It was okay. We stumbled upon this place as we were trying to find dinner and must have lucked out because even though its very small, we were able to get a table for three without reservations or much of a wait (ten minutes maybe?). I was informed by people and looked on Yelp to see that this place has arguably the best burger in NYC. So how could I know order it? I ordered the burger and sure it was pretty good but I think I would be quite disappointed if this is the best the city has to offer. It was simple and disappointingly small. Very very small. So that was a bummer. It was around $15 which was fine for a great burger, but I still wish I could have gotten more. Once the meal was served our server pretty much forgot about us and it was a while before the bill/check/donuts came in. All-in-all, I wasn't that impressed at the end of the meal.

    (3)

  • Irene K.

    This place was fantastic. We came as a party of 7 and our hostess/waitress recommended us getting the tasting menu - for $40 per person, we were able to try the calamari, salmon tartare, lentils, kale salad, salmon with some greens, the burger, and a donut per person. For $60, they offered an unlimited draft beer / house wine combo but we opted for getting bottles of wine instead, which turned out to be about the same price per person. They also let you have input into the tasting menu, i.e. what you definitely want/don't want to try. Standouts were the spicy stewed lentils, calamari, burger (the boys were incredibly amazed by this), and the donut. The food is delicious, service is amazing (we never once felt rushed and i also asked a lot of stupid questions), and restaurant is super cute. Even though it's small, I actually think it's pretty good for a group of 5-8 and I will definitely return/recommend.

    (5)

  • Danielle W.

    Wow! Great experience! The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. Customer service was great. I was immediately seated and given a glass of water. My server was very attentive and knowledgeable! I had a strawberry lemonade, the Sebastian burger and Italian fries with Parmesan & Rosemary! Perfect! Definitely lives up to all of its TV hype. The burger was juicy and seasoned very well. Simple but effective. The strawberry lemonade could be a tad sweeter for me but good nonetheless. I've had good Parmesan fries but these were by far the best. I wish I could've finished them all. They were so good. Great little place for the East Village that I'll definitely be returning to!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Their spicy steak sandwiches are impeccable. A few times I've walked by the restaurant though and they were closed and cleaning during the midday. It didn't say anything anywhere about them closing midday for a siesta and it doesn't say anything here regarding it. Next time, I'll call ahead. I was disappointed I didn't get my spicy steak sandwich that day.

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    Wow this place is fantastic, it's like they made it just for me. Ambiance is perfect for every occasion, low lighting, the music was a personal favorite. Appetizers were salmon tartar and duck poutine... So damn good. I saved room though for what I heard was one of the best burgers in Manhattan and I swear this is the best burger I've had in my life. I've been puzzling over how they could have possibly cooked such a thick, juicy burger, medium-rare, but still charred and crispy on the outside. There was some hot sauce at the table that I dumped all over mine and it was so complimentary but not overpowering. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Kristina L.

    I waited for 15 min until someone acknowledged that I was there. Then he goes to the back and a few minutes later the host finally comes to the front. However, in between, 2 other parties come and as she walks to the podium I let her know first that I am looking for 2 seats. She tells me that nothing is available and I would have to wait 10-15min. The next guy tells her that he is still waiting for his party, but he needs 2 seats. She asked him if he wants a seat at the bar....HOLD UP, you tell me that there are no seats and then you send someone to the bar and didn't even ask me and I was there first. I made her aware of this and she states "Oh, I didn't know." Of course you didn't because I was standing in the front for 15 mins and no one greeted me. Then she sends the next party of the 3 to another section of the bar. WTF, yeah I was pretty pissed off...... *The only reason they get 3 stars is because I actually like their food. However, if they would have had better service and acknowledged that I was there to begin with, they may have gotten a 5. I need the full package...such a shame. Here is what you got to try..Just beware, the portions are on the smaller size: 1) Hash with Salmon -Excellent flavor! -The poached egg was over cooked and not as running as I would have liked. -The salmon blended well with the hash and you could hardly taste the fishy taste or even noticed that it was there. 2) Burger + fries -Juicy, check, soft sweet bun, check, delicious in my mouth, check, check. -I like the caramelized onions, it hit the spot. -Fries were off the chain! Perfect amount of salt in every bite. These are in between skinny and steak fries. Normally, I don't like thick fries, but they make it crispy and soft enough while the salt is spread evenly throughout. The oil is probably what gives it the great taste. -I don't think it is the BEST burger in NYC, but it is pretty awesome. Setting: small space...I like the decor, very hipster Service: well the beginning explains it all, but what I think hurts them is the reservations. The host turned down a few parties due to reservations, but honestly, they could have seated them, served them and get them out of there (30-40min tops) before their reserved parties arrives. The reservations weren't for another hour and they had 3 open tables. We finished our meal in 30 min so it probably could have been done.

    (3)

  • Corbett W.

    Went there stag after reading a review saying they had the best burger in east village ( thrillist.com/eat/new-yo… ). Overall very pleasant experience. Kale Salad (9; golden raisins, pecorino) that was disappointing. I felt the kale was undercooked and somewhat difficult to eat. The sliced apples were a nice sweet addition however I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese. Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger (14; caramelized onion, fries,chef recommends medium with american cheese). While I don't feel this is the best burger in the city, it is incredibly tasty. The toasted bun surrounds perfectly melted cheese and the meat was cooked precisely medium. It was a good combination of juicy meat that had one half slightly toasted so it had a little bit of crunch. The burger packed a lot of flavor and was well seasoned/salted as well. I was very pleased with this dish and would definitely recommend it. The fries were meh, not my style. They give you complementary doughnuts after your meal which I felt like were glorified munchkins from dunkin doughnut - a little too much dough and not enough flavor for my liking. Overall pleasant experience with a very delicious burger.

    (3)

  • Eric T.

    My relationship with Brindle Room goes back about 5 years. I'm an East Village local and this restaurant has become my go-to, staple, most frequented establishment since I was introduced. The first night I went, I got the burger as recommended by the chef (American cheese, medium). Let's just say, the next NINE nights in a row I went back. It was with no doubt my longest burger-bender ever. Burger. Medium (or to your preference). Fries well done (for me). Once I found myself ready to venture to the rest of their menu, I tried the chicken plate with cauliflower, fries, or really any of their sides. It changes over time to different styles but it is always tasty, juicy, and homemade feeling. I've had basically everything on the menu and it's always consistently on point. To remark about some of the other dishes... their pastas are delicious. Spaghetti and meatballs, so good. Duck confit poutine (I get the fries well done). The duck confit poutine is one of the best things ever. Split it with one or two, or three people. Super good. My girlfriend always gets the salmon and it's delicious. One side has a crisp and it's always perfectly cooked with a tasty but not overwhelming seasoning. Their steaks are always really good, especially for the overall value. It may not be the "true steakhouse experience" type of steak, especially of you want a fancy chop. That said, you cannot beat the $30 for a really good strip steak and two sides. It's a winner. So is the porkchop. The swordfish wrapped in banana leaf is also great. For apps, the fried calamari is a cut above. The garlic chili shrimp is always at the top of my list. They do a ginger crusted pork belly, which is killer. The wings are definitely solid. The kale salads are always fresh and we'll acompanied. To revert back to the burger for a moment.....it is undeniably the best burger in New York City, possibly the country. There is no debating it. The burger size is just fine. People gripe about it, but I go there with friends that are 200+ and trust me, nobody ever leaves unsatisfied. The burger is richer than most due to the meat blend (hats off to Jeremy), so you don't need a monster patty. It's the right size. Brindle burger; best burger on the planet....? Overall, you can't go wrong with Brindle Room. Great local spot. One of the best spots in the city. Don't tell too many people about it ;) It's gotten too busy as it is.

    (5)

  • Hosie T.

    Excellent lunch today. Service was great and the fried chicken sandwich and pepper steak sandwich were both fantastic. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Nathan D.

    When I told a friend of mine I was in NYC, the only thing he said was, "You have to go to Brindle Room, they have the best burgers I have ever tasted!" A bold statement, but something I was keen to try out for myself. We arrived at a surprisingly empty Brindle Room for lunch and ordered some delicious strawberry lemonade served in jam jars, I was drinking like a hipster, and it felt good! So I guess it's time to talk about the burger. The only burger on the menu is called Sebastian's Steakhouse burger, and it was GLORIOUS! Caramelized onions, 'American' cheese, and a perfectly seasoned pattie with a pickle, just to finish it off. For me though, the star of the show was the Italian Fries. Perfectly cooked and liberally sprinkled in parmesan and rosemary. SO TASTY! I washed it all down with a light beer, helpfully recommended by the server. Overall, a really great experience and very tasty lunch. Best burger ever? It could be, but I'd have to eat one a couple of times to make sure! ;)

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    The burger here is phenomenal, period. I can't think of one I've had that I enjoyed more. If you know of a better one, please let me know and I'll have to try it because I was blown away by the Sebastian's steakhouse burger. Rarely do I find a burger that is better without some (hot or bbq) sauce. Not that their homemade hot sauce isn't awesome, spicy, and tasty, just the burger honestly doesn't even need it. I made the mistake of ordering cheddar cheese instead of following the menu's suggestion of American. The cheddar was a little too powerful and battled the taste of the meat, whereas the American was subtle and allowed the meat to stand out completely while still being noticeable. As for the meat, it had an incredibly unique crispness that you could taste with every bite yet it wasn't the slightest overcooked. On the contrary, it was tender and beautifully prepared. Oh, and the fries were great too, especially with their hot sauce. Definitely another great DDD recommendation!

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    While many seem to rave over the burger, we ordered a large assortment of veggies and sides and they were all incredibly tasty. You can get a solid burger at dozens of places but I encourage you to do something different and enjoy their other menu items. As for reservations, they are mandatory. This place is small and crowded and there really isn't anywhere to wait. So, make a reservation or move along.

    (4)

  • Heather G.

    Came in here last weekend to finally try their steakhouse burger, and let me tell you that thing was off the hook!! The fries were equally as awesome. I ordered my burger medium rare and it was cooked to perfection (occasionally I crave my patties still a bit bloody. So what, I can be a bit of a carnivore sometimes). Now, as good as the burger was, I don't know if I would call it "The Best Burger in NYC", but it definitely makes the top 5, maybe even top 3 on my list. This particular evening I opted for a non-alcoholic beverage (gasp!) and went with the strawberry lemonade. It was very yummy and had some fizz to it. Definitely recommend for all you PG drinkers. I really don't understand the hype about the donuts though. They're really not that great. Definitely some interesting flavor combinations (spicy salted carmel??), but the quality of the donut is subpar. If you're going to pay a visit on behalf of Guy Fieri's recommendation, def make the trip to try the burger not the donuts. Between the service and the décor, this place has a real casual vibe. No fuss, no extras- just good food and good service. I'm really surprised I've never had to wait for a table here, and I have come in on both weeknights and weekends. It's like a hidden gem nestled between 1st and A.

    (4)

  • Sally M.

    On a day trip to New York City for a show,I googled triple D, and took Guy Fieries advice to hit the brindle room for brunch. Opens at 11 friendly staff reasonable prices nice assortment of fancy fied breakfast. I had the poached eggs, with gravy and biscuits. Hot homemade biscuits, definitely not Pillsberry! Short cab ride from Time Square worth the trip enjoy!

    (5)

  • Daniel P.

    Get the burger. Hands down, one of the best burgers. Rivals with minetta tavern. Yeah, I said it. Fries are whatever. But the burger... I would give it 5 stars if they used a better bun. Even a Martins potato bun.

    (4)

  • Terry F.

    Having conducted a fairly thorough review of the literature on best burgers in New York, my attention was directed to the Brindle Room and its ballyhooed steakhouse burger. As anyone who has scoured the burger blogosphere knows, the scope and variety in New York can be overwhelming, but this burger seemed to be exactly the style I was looking for (haute-traditional), had been lauded by NY Mag as one of NYC's 50 best burgers, and was well-served by its East Village locale, not too far from where I was staying. I shouldn't have bothered. I hate to hold an entire restaurant hostage to what is after all an outsized expectation around (let's be honest) rather pedestrian fare, but Brindle Room seems to have built its entire reputation on its purported ability to deliver a mean meat patty and utterly failed in this domain. When the burger arrived, it looked sad and forsaken. The bun was stale to the point of flaking, the meat had been cooked well beyond its requested medium rare state, and the caramelised onions and melted American cheese served more than anything as a back-up source of moisture that was sadly lacking in the meat. That is to say, I refuse to hold up the two cheapest, easiest ingredients as a source of praise in a dish whose quality will always pivot on the meat. My only positive comment is that the meat had a nice charred shell, but this was likely a result of the overcooking more so than any strategic aim in the delivery. Besides the burger, the entire dinner was perfunctory, from the service to the sides. A side of panzanella salad was serviceable, a bowl of marinated vegetables middle of the road, and the pork Milanese pretty pedestrian. Even the fries which came with the burger were served limp and cold. For $15 for what is allegedly a destination burger, you'd be better off at any roadside burger van, with change to spare for a beer and some proper sides.

    (2)

  • Giacomo C.

    The place is very small and gets busy quickly, so a reservation is a must, especially during prime time. I had a good meal, but not without reservations. Steak burger: very tasty, I'm not gonna lie; however, as previously indicated by other fellow yelpers, it's VERY small, and the bun is VERY low quality. I'm happy I could sub the fries for a kale salad, though (braised kale is also an option). Duck putin: great; generous amount of duck, over a sizable portion of fries, cheese curds and gravy. $20... Complementary donuts: honestly, they can keep them. I didn't even know about them, so when the waitress told us we would get some, I was excited. 25 minutes later - and 15 minutes after we paid the check - we had to ask her - she finally brought those three bites, which were cold and chewy. I disagree with other yelpers that they are good. They're not. Maybe they were just sitting there for a while... Overall, for the above dishes and a cpl of glasses of wine (which came cheaper during happy hour), we paid almost $90... definitely too much for a cpl of very small burgers and some putin.

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    Excellent service, both from the host, as well as the bartender. Accommodated a last minute change in the reservation and then also offered a free beer. Their signature burger was delicious though I would've liked to have seen more options toppings-wise. It had a steak-type feel and was supported well by the bun. Fries were solid. Overall, I think this a place a burger lover should check off their burger bucket list.

    (4)

  • Maru D.

    The cheese burguer is a must! Loved it!

    (4)

  • Aparna T.

    Quick tips: On Guy Fieri's recommendation in Diners Drive In and Dives, my husband and I came here for brunch and it was a great start to our day. WARNING: extermely unhealthy comfort food. Proceed with caution as it may result in a food coma. Make reservations on open table as the restaurant is quite small. Definitely get the Sebastien's Steakhouse burger - thick and juicy. Food: The burger is a must. Also, if you are coming for brunch, the potato chip frittata is as delicious as it is unhealthy. Just throw health to the wind and add an order of the doughnuts (the hazelnut doughnut is worh the try). Service: Great and prompt service, especially given the crampt space. Ambiance: Cute trendy hipster dive. I would take someone here for a cute date. Definitely not a place for a large group.

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    $5 muscle for happy hour? Are you kidding? So tasty! Moules Frites btw with aioli on the side. I saved my fries for the end, threw them directly into the leftover brother, added a touch of aioli and went to down. Recommend.

    (3)

  • rebecca k.

    So I spoke too soon. Thanks for the gift certificate but if I order from you, I should get my food in under 2 hours and you should answer your phone. Sigh!!!

    (1)

  • Andy N.

    Tucked away in East Village is this hip, new-American restaurant that made me go a little bit British for the evening. Jaymie Lynn S. booked us a group dinner over at BR because they had advertised themselves as having the "best burger ever." It's a bold statement to make, so we decided to try for ourselves. Warning: this place is tiny, so best go in with a reservation. Brindle Room certainly delivered. We arrived shortly before Happy Hour ended and managed to snag cans and cans of $2 Guinessey? Genesessy? Genevieves? Whatever. It was a PBR. We also got three orders of $5 mussels and fries which came with my favorite garlic-aioli dipping sauce. YUM! These were on point! Many of us went with the burger which definitely lived up to its reputation! It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was all sorts of yum in my mouth regardless. As for me, I went with the pork-loin special with bubble & squeak (um... wtf is this you're asking? This is when the British side kicked in!). Much to my liking, the meat was tender and super fragrant, while the b&s served as a great carby compliment to my main meal. After our dinner, they served up some donuts on the house- a great finish to a delicious meal. While on the pricier side, BR served up a great experience for all of us. Food was delicious, service was friendly and personal, and I left feeling very satisfied. Thanks BR for a night out in your big city!

    (4)

  • Hema G.

    Great place! Had the burger and it was perfect. Not too big either. Just the right size so you don't feel like you've swallowed a hippo and delicious!! Be sure to add on the recommended glass of red wine! It pairs well. Awesome customer service as well!

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Okay, after a few revisits I have to bump this up a star. I've stucked to the burger and I stand by everything I said about the bun. It's crappy and the owners need to do something about it. But the patty is that damn good, as are the fries. I've had no issues with service. Brindle Room has grown on me and I'm slowly becoming a regular.

    (4)

  • Mikaela W.

    We dropped by for a drink one night, and came back the day after (having seen the AW oyster special - $1 each!). Staff was very friendly and attentive, refilled water very quickly. Admittedly, the drinks we didn't have on the first night weren't spectacular (sparkling sangria and the "kung fu girl" riesling) - they were out of normal sangria. On our second visit, the pumpkin ale was out (buhuuu) so we went with the house wine (half price during happy hour), which was ok, and generously poured. The oysters were *huge*, probably double size to what I'd get in Sweden, and tasted really salty, fresh and good. We started with 6 each (but I had to end the meal with a few more - they were that good!). The hard cheese and meat was rather boring. I liked the beets with orange and cremè fraiche, but my friend disagreed with me here. The sautéed oysters though - divine! All in all, great place that I'd love to visit again and one of my best spent evenings in NYC!

    (4)

  • Katy H.

    Terrific food in a tiny place. Delivery is also great- fresh and fast. Great burgers, oysters and some beer specials. I tried the warm brie, which was surprisingly just "ok" very very little brie and mostly topping, which was tasty but we ordered it for the warm brie. Where's the cheese man?

    (4)

  • Harry H.

    $13.07 for Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger, which the menu everywhere online states contains " caramelized onions, cheese, pickle and fries", yet mine lacked cheese, a pretty crucial ingredient (maybe you need to use their app rather than Eat24 like I did?) and was mediocre at best regardless. It was also medium at best, not the requested medium rare. Guy slowly handing me my food gave the response 'No one has in 3 months so I can't help you' when I asked to check in on Belly since there's a stick on the door. Eat24 doesn't list potato donuts, so unsure if they still provide them like was covered in NYT in 2011.

    (2)

  • Kerry P.

    My friend was getting her hair cut a few doors down, so I figured why not get something to eat while I wait? (mind you, I wasn't even hungry yet..) Anyway, so I wanted a burger and the gals at the salon mentioned the Brindle Room has an amazing Steakhouse Burger, "melt-in yo-mouth" delicious. UM YES PLEASE. Since I went by myself, I figured I'd hang out at the bar. Bartender there was really cool, and funny too! I ordered the Steakhouse Burger with rosemary fries. The burger was cooked to perfection and the onions were perfectly caramelized and soft - basically it melted in your mouth like butter. (not really, but you know what I mean) The atmosphere is intimate but can still be casual. I'd def come back again.

    (5)

  • Vicky C.

    The burger is great - I've definitely had better. It's plain, but the blue cheese is DEFINITELY a great booster for flavor. The thing that surprised me were the fries. I normally never finish my fries. To me, they're more like accompaniments to the rest of the food on the plate. Here, however, they definitely do their fries right... and they're not thin and crispy like I normally like them too~!!!

    (3)

  • Lizzie L.

    Israeli Couscous With Red Quinoa, Turkey Meatballs. my recommendation.

    (4)

  • Jim C.

    Burger is fantastic- overall experience is a bit disjointed, chaos lurking underneath the service environment. Ya just don't know if the server will be back. Will they ask to get u another drink? Hey, they even brought one person a 2nd glass of wine when it was never asked or ordered! Would I go back? For the burger, yes. Only reason. Oh- caramelized onions on burger also warrant the return.

    (3)

  • bryan g.

    So, the burger.... ordered as recommended, medium, American cheese. Here's the deal, its kind of a burger for burger fans, yet somehow it's also not fussy, and doesn't try too hard. If you can imagine a world where public school cafeteria cooks had access to dry day aged beef, and flat tops made of cast iron, that pretty much sums up the "Brindle Room" burger. In all seriousness, it's very flavorful, excellent crust, well seasoned, and a very strong dry aged funk throughout. Pair that with a mushy white bun, and gooey American, it somehow makes for an incredibly unique burger that most people would enjoy. Service was great, very friendly. As others have said, its a cosy, tiny, typical E. Village type of place. The burger is now 15 bucks, but I still think it's worth it. (Though, I might suggest medium rare over medium)

    (4)

  • Dan M.

    Sweet fancy Moses this burger is good! I so badly want to give it 5 stars, but I can't seem to get over that flimsy little bun they put it on. Other than that, this thing is perfect. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth good...you don't even need cheese on it, but go ahead and get crazy. The caramelized onions and pickles add nice texture, and don't forget to put a little dollop of their delicious ketchup. The fries are also fantastic. I would try something else here, but honestly I can't pass up this burger! The fact that it's so cheap ($12) only makes me want it more. I also love that this place is so casual. No pretension here! Just a damn good burger. Now, how about a potato or sesame seed bun so I can change this to 5 stars?!

    (4)

  • Eun J.

    One of the best burgers I've had in this very tiny small shop. Friends had some salmon hash or whatever that they liked. But back to the burger. It's straight up meat, cheese, caramelized onions, on a bun. The meat patty is some kind of sorcery. It's delicious, flavorful, juicy, and reminds me more of a steak than a burger patty. I will be coming back for your magical burger again soon, Houdini.

    (4)

  • Yani I.

    One of the most succulent burgers around! Good service, nice vintage decor and rustic-ish ambiance with hard wood tables and benches. Had a nice chill dinner and they even gave free doughnut holes for dessert.

    (4)

  • Lisa X.

    Came here for brunch. Great food, bad service 2 stars for service. The waitstaff is nice but COMPLETELY INCOMPETENT. Here are all the mistakes they made: 1) brought us the wrong donut 2) brought us BOTH completely wrong entrees 3) waiter brought us check before we had even gotten our food 4) waited 45 minute before eating 4 stars for food. Smoked pork hash was amazing. I would go back to try the burger but don't want to deal with the service

    (3)

  • S P.

    Made a reservation for 5:00 on a Tuesday night, which I thought would be necessary due to what I've heard. In the end, probably not necessary as there were only 2 other tables seated the whole time we were there. The waitress was alone and busy setting everything up while taking table and delivery orders. It looked as though they were doing a ton of take out orders at the same time, so while there were only a few tables occupied service felt really harried. At $5 a glass, the Sangria was the best I've had, not too sweet and a bit of nutmeg/allspice? and orange rind, and a very generous serving. We had the warm spinach salad to start, which could have used a bit of salt and pepper as it was a bit bland. But there was no salt or pepper on the table and as the waitress already seemed over-worked, I didn't want to bother her. The lardon salad at Duet Brasserie in the West Village is 10x better, they could take some cues from it. We each got the burger prepared as recommended. My husband would have preferred his more rare than medium but was talked out of it by the waitress, which he kind of regretted. We got the caramelized onions on the side just to do a taste comparison of with/without. Definitely love the addition of the onions. Although without the onions there is a bit of an inherent sweetness to the burger too, it's just heightened by the onions. And yes (as per other reviews)--it's a small burger. I'd even call it dainty. It's the first time I've ever had a burger that was smaller than the bun. The bun overhangs the burger by at least a half inch. It seemed to be about an inch thick and about 3 inches in diameter. For the price, it should have been bigger. Or perhaps they should offer the option of adding another patty for a few more dollars, and more variety of toppings. We also got a side of cider roasted carrots, which usually not my thing, but weren't that bad. For a side, it was a very generous serving. No free donuts :( I didn't even ask as after reading other reviews... either you get them, or you don't. Food Network voted this the best burger in NYC. It was very good but perhaps labeling it "the best" is just more hype than it can live up to. Taking everything into consideration, it was disappointing.

    (3)

  • Rebecca L.

    Brindle Room: Rated Best Burger in NYC/New York State? Does it live up to the hype? Not quite, but the burger is satisfying, juicy and the fries are delicious. I've also ordered the salmon once, which I'd have to say was perfectly cooked and more impressive than the burger. But the best part of the Brindle Room, is definitely the complimentary warm mini-doughnuts that arrive with your check. Service here is attentive and the atmosphere is intimate and slightly cramped. The music was also really loud as it played above the games on the tv near the bar. Overall: if you're looking for comfort food, Brindle Room is definitely worth the visit. But the search for the best burger in NYC continues.

    (4)

  • Lyndon C.

    Best Duck Poutine ever! Burgers were very good but not exceptional as expected. Happy drinks were really decent. We will definitely go back... Need to visit on a Monday for the Fried Chicken special!

    (4)

  • Paula W.

    Steak burger was fantastic! Fries delicious! But the waiter forgot to tell us there was an extra $2 charge for the seasoned fries.

    (4)

  • CHRISTINE Z.

    Good brunch spot--more than reasonably priced entrees (around $12) and quick service. They have a few donuts on the menu as well, and from 1 to cronut, I'd say they were a solid 5. I got the chocolate hazelnut with toasted almond, and I think I'm used to my pastries being more decadent, but this was fine. The decor of the place is cute--wooden tables, flowers on each one, a cozy bar area, and low key lighting. The place is famous for their burger, which my boyfriend ordered, and I thought it was good but it was served on a regular bun that you might have at a family BBQ. the burger patty itself was great, and comes with pickles and fries. Good stuff, but not quite as amazing as we thought it would be. Still, worth a try. For my entree, I got the potato chip frattata, which was also fine, though not as special as I thought. I think next time I'll stick with my original choice and go for the challah Nutella French toast. Overall, I thought this place would be a good standby, and I look forward to going back.

    (3)

  • Daniel K.

    Phenomenal burger. I got The Original or the Brindle Room or whatever their standard burger is, exactly as the chef recommends it. It was rare and delicious. If I remember correctly, they gave my friend and me a complimentary donut, which was very nice.

    (5)

  • Petty W.

    Best burger made in New York solely based of originality. People tend to glorify burgers that have 50 different toppings, fancy buns special sauces if u want a toasted white bun and American cheese and a patty made with fat from a rib eye steak go here 14 bucks with French fries Con : This place is small

    (5)

  • Lynn L.

    This was , flat out , the best meal we have had in months. Cindy, the hostess , is personable , accommodating and everything else you could ask for . Let's get to the food ... PERFECT MEAL. Period!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • S S.

    So this place was a suggestion by my girlfriend for our monthly brunch outings. So it's cute and quaint and the staff is pleasant and attentive. The drinks were so so even though out of them all the Donkey Punch was the best. The donuts awesome made fresh #Yum salted carmel is my fav.....fries to die for fresh and fried to near perfection. The hash and Smoked salmon subtle yet it hits the spot and the poached eggs were #Poached lol. The servings were just enuff I must say on a random choice this place was good.....thumbs up across the board.

    (4)

  • Bill S.

    If you have a die hard burger guy in tow and from Texas no less, this is not the place to impress an out of towner. The burger was all that, Caramelized onions. a perfectly toasted bun, handcut fries and pickles. And cooked perfectly. And oh so juicy. So what's the problem?? So? Lets dance! The burger was on the small side. the taste was there but brother can you spare a bigger patty? One of the best in NYC?? Nah, I've had better. I dig this place. If I'm craving a burger I'm not going out of my way to come here. Oh yeah, In your face Josh Ozersky!

    (4)

  • John R.

    The greatest burger I've ever eaten. There's no reason not to eat here. Good fries, good drinks, good hot sauce, best burger in NY. They have sandwiches and other foods I haven't tried. Guy Fieri even signed the wall! You may need to make a reservation.

    (5)

  • Vincent C.

    TL;DR Good Burger, nice touch at the end with complimentary doughnut holes, small space. I came here specifically for the burger as my friend who's a temporary new yorker was on full FOMO mode since she's leaving nyc in a few weeks. She saw this place on a list on Thrillist (it finally clicked, I now understand why it's called thrillist). We came here on a Sunday evening around dinner time and there was room. The place is small, but we did not have trouble getting a table. The burger was not on the menu, so we had to specifically ask for it. It was explained that it's only on the lunch and brunch menu, but they cook it anytime ($12 pre-tax). They also had happy hour 5-7pm on Sundays with $1 oysters (why not!). Ordered: 1/2 dozen oysters 2 burgers 1 with standard fries, and 1 with braised kale salad The oysters were nothing to write home about. Pretty standard, don't know what type of oysters they were and they didn't say. The fries were standard as well and comes with the burger. The braised kale salad, which my friend was just raving about as she stuffed her face with the rabbit food got me curious. So I took some off her plate...and guess what? Yea it just tasted like kale, I think they braised it with air or something, not really sure if that counts. This cost $2 more to replace the fries. I guess it's the healthier choice since it'll help you poop, as opposed to fries. ok now...the burger. This place has some balls, i'll tell you that much. Almost every restaurant that serves a burger now serves a high quality bun, these guys...f@ck no. Even the waiter said the burger is served with a bun that's nothing special. He wasn't kidding. It looked like a bun i could buy 8 for a dollar at Pathmark--if only my childhood pathmark didn't close :'(. On top of that the waiter recommended to top it with American Cheese...yea kraft singles yellow process type. Almost 0 restaurants suggest that now. As I bite into this burger...BOOOM SHACKALAKA!! oh man, i forgot how good a burger tasted without all that fancy schmancy cheese and bun. They just make an incredibly great burger patty. not too salty, full of juice and flavor. I almost want to give this place an extra star just for being so ghetto with the burger. I'm curious about the rest of the menu and I'm sure I would've given this place 4 stars if I had ordered their duck countfit poutine, cause as long as you serve me poutine, i'll like your establishment. Best part though is they serve a nice little homemade doughnut hole with your check. Nice touch.

    (3)

  • Tam N.

    I have to give this place only 3 stars because of the size of their burger - very small; it might as well be a slider! We came here with a party of 3, and to be honest, I've experienced better service. Our water almost had an attitude.

    (3)

  • Steve F.

    Ate here last night and was very impressed. My fiancee got the pulled chicken & couscous special which was fine. My burger was superb. The best I've had in the City & a slightly superior rival to the fried Slovak burger a few blocks south. The pickles and kale salad that came with it were fantastic, though we'd like to leave out the raisins. The burger was so good, we ordered a second. Then the wing appetizer looked so appealing on both sides of us, that we ordered that, too. We went home stuffed; we're not large folks. My beer and her wine were very good & good value. The meal's price was very good by NYC standards, and our Catalan waitress was fantastic. The noise in the place early on was so deafening that it's kind of a filter for people my age. But dinner overshadowed the din.

    (5)

  • Bonneil K.

    Took my father here for his 67th birthday as he wanted to eat a good burger. As soon as we walked in, I was surprised at how small the place was. The seating/tables were very scrunched together. We sat at a table right next to the bar and it was an especially uncomfortable seating situation. The service from beginning to end was very disappointing. Right off the bat, the waiter seemed to be very annoyed at me when we all ordered water...assuming that he was hoping that we would order liquor to raise the bill. We all ordered Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger and two Kale Salads to share. Unfortunately, the burgers came out after about 45 minutes...before the salads, which came out 10 minutes after the burgers. The burgers were absolutely delicious. The meat quality was hands down, the best I've ever had up to this date. The best adjectives I can use to describe the burger would be tender, juicy, and incredibly yummy. The salads were also on par (loved the dressing) My father enjoyed the burger so much that he ordered another one! Our waiter seemed to disappear halfway into our meal but magically emerged after we received the check from the bartender. To top it off, when we all got up to leave, the waiter did not even acknowledge us and literally...ran to our table to see how much we had tipped him. I would love to give Brindle Room 5 stars based on the burgers alone however...the service was so atrocious and rude that it has left a sour taste in my mouth. ***5 stars for Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger*** ***1 star for the service we had received.***

    (3)

  • Christina D.

    I could drink the mulled wine here until I die of liver failure. It is DIVINE. It's not too sweet and the wine and cider ratio is on point. Bonus points for having it on their happy hour menu. We got the poutine and toast with bacon/tomato jam to start. The duck on the poutine was delicious, but there was vaguely duck-flavored liquid INSTEAD OF GRAVY. Who would switch out gravy for what was essentially SOUP? No sane person puts fries in soup! The bf was a huge fan though. The toast was more my style, and super unique. The jam had the texture of mashed potatoes, fine by me. The bf got the burger and I got the pasta with sausage and kale, it came loaded with cheese and a light sauce. Simple, garlicky, and delicious. The service was great, and they gave us donut holes made with mashed potatoes and a sea salt caramel! I love free desserts.

    (4)

  • Adrienne B.

    We were a tad under dressed, but the staff still treated us like every other customer! My mom had texted me that she saw this place on food network, so we had to try the burger!! The burger lived up to the hype, the has was incredible, and the hot sauce was so good we bought a bottle for home!

    (5)

  • Sasha A.

    This is about as good as it gets in the East Village. We come here at least once a week for the specials. You literally can't go wrong. Something for you if you are gluten free or paleo. (Not grass fed meet but simple and healthy). Always recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Anis A.

    Been here a couple times and the food is always on point, especially the burger. On this night it's been like a twilight night. The duck poutine has changed quite a bit but they forgot to update the menu. The main part of that is the cheese curds which they no longer use due to cost but they didn't tell me that until I ordered it and pointed it out. It's not worth getting anymore as the cheese replacement sucks. Not sure how other menu items would be, maybe they to are magically different from what's on the menu. Lastly at the end of other customers meals, they offered their doughnut holes. It was listed on my receipt and I looked forward to it, so when it was never received I asked my server and to which he responded they don't have it tonight. But the other patrons got it right next to us?! I understand if you ran out but don't tell me you're not serving it tonight when you place on my receipt and clearly serve it to the guy next to me. Not a fan of being treated wrongly and they get a three because the burger was great.

    (3)

  • Dawn G.

    I came in on the recommendation of the burger. It was good but not the best I've had. What got my attention was their in-house hot sauce. Good stuff. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Other items on the menu looked great so I'll be back. One tip, call for a reservation. I squeaked in just in time because after I was seated there was an hour wait.

    (4)

  • Kristin B.

    Burger was so good we ordered a second to split. Fries also delicious. Very small place and few servers so not the fastest service but the burger is so damn good who cares. Fantastic homemade hot sauce you can buy as well.

    (4)

  • Gen M.

    Oh Brindle Room...this tiny little place is a real favorite of mine. When the boyfriend and I can't decide where to go, we come here. It's consistently delicious. If you come here for dinner, make a reservation if you can. It is a SMALL place, so tables are really only guaranteed if you reserve them--otherwise you sit at the bar. The poutine is wonderful. Order it now, thank me later after you wipe that cheesy gravy off your mouth. There's chunks of duck in the poutine! The cheese curds are super creamy. And order the burger. The chef recommends it with American, cooked medium. It comes out perfectly with caramelized onions. So. Fricking. Good. It comes with a healthy heap of handout fries and pickle chips. I've also had the marinated chicken and roast potatoes and carrots. YUM. Comfort food right there! Portion sizes were enough that I had a comfortable dinner and lunch for the next day. Boyfriend likes the kale salad too. I wouldn't really come here for the drinks, but the service here is great. The finishing touch is the complimentary, heavenly salted caramel donuts that distract you from the bill they slide on the table while you're not looking.

    (5)

  • John B.

    This is what brunch is all about...good food and easy on the wallet. This is what I love about the east side...in fact i'm sure most entrees were 12 usd. . The burger is great ...caramelized onions with your choice of blue , swiss or cheddar cheese served with delicious fries. The bacon , biscuits and gravy with poached eggs...definitely my favorite of the afternoon. Hash with salmon was a bit whatever but I'm not really a salmon man so don't take any notice of me. I read on the chalkboard they do mussels and fries for 5 usd during happy hour. ...yeah baby that's got my name written all over it next time. This place is a winner.

    (4)

  • Sally L.

    Came here last week for dinner with my boyfriend. Kept seeing this place pop up on list of burgers to try in New York plus it was features on Diner's Drive ins and Dives. We made a reservation on opentable for 6 and was seated right away. The place was pretty empty when we first got there but I can see it filling up quickly as seating is limited (10-12 tables max) They had a happy hour special $5 house wines and sangria, also a $3 canned beer (forgot which one). We had a glass of the house wine, which was a bit disappointing as it was served in the smallest mason jar. I understand its happy hour but still. Once the burger came out though all disappointments were forgotten. The burger had a unique taste to it. Can't think of a way to describe it. But it was sure amazing and did deserve to be on the many lists of New York City burgers to try. The fries that came with it were really good as well. They weren't wedges but almost tasted like potato wedges and were not too oily at all which I liked. They had a homemade hot sauce that I tried with the fries and it was one of those spiciness that just lingers in your mouth. But I ended up mixing a few drops of that into the ketchup for my fries and that was delicious. The meal ended up being very reasonable for the quality of food we got. Would definitely come here again.

    (5)

  • Sam D.

    Disappointing. Marinated steak Sanger was too cheesy. How is that possible? The Parmesan chips could have saved the sitch but they were too potatoish.

    (2)

  • David B.

    I have not been in person but have ordered their burger three times for delivery. It's very good and very affordable compared to many of the other high end burgers.

    (4)

  • Matt O.

    Got bumped from long-awaited Tuome reservation (kitchen fire) on Friday night and finally came over here. Good choice. This is the perfect burger. Not the best, certainly not the biggest, but perfect: excellent beef, melted American, caramelized onions, light roll. And the penne with kale and house-made pork sausage somehow upstaged the burger.

    (4)

  • Andy H.

    Service was great! Went on a Friday night had a reservation for 2 at 8pm. Unfortunately some customers took longer than expected, and we had to wait about 15 minutes for our table. The hostess immediately greeted us with 2 free drinks! Smaller restaurant with a cool young vibe to it. Great food/alcohol selection all at pretty fair pricing. We split the duck app which I was a little afraid to try (but I had read great reviews) ultimately ended up being one of the best apps I've ever had! After that delightful app I had their cheeseburger which was absolutely perfect! And to top everything off we were given a free desert! I will certainly be back

    (5)

  • fat d.

    Went here to try the duck poutine. It was fairly good. Comparable to the medium-high end poutines found in Montreal. My only complaint was the cheese curds did not melt as the fries and gravy were not hot enough. The poutine was $20. The burger was excellent, but very tiny. It was about the size of one and a half of a White Castle slider. The staff were great and attentive. You are also given some complimentary donut holes when you get your check.

    (3)

  • Justin H.

    Usually I wouldn't think about giving a restaurant that made me wait 45 min after my reservation 5 stars, but the Brindle Room really knows how to treat their customers despite how chaotic it was on a Friday night. The host could tell my friend and I were a little frustrated (along with about 5 others waiting at the entrance) so he gave us all a round of drinks on the house. When we finally got a table, we were also given a round of complimentary appetizers to compensate for our wait! Talk about awesome customer service. The food was just as top notch as the service. My friend and I shared the duck confit poutine (had to try it after seeing It on Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives) as well as the kale salad and chili lime shrimp.The poutine serving was gigantic and they weren't shy with the amount of duck meat in it! My friend and I decided to share the smoked pork loin as an entree since the appetizers filled us up quite a bit. The pork was juicy and had that delicious smoky flavor. I enjoyed everything (especially the homemade donut holes they give you at the end) and my friend only had one complaint, which was that his side of polenta was more like grits. I was really surprised by how they handled our whole situation at the beginning. You kind of have to expect to wait at popular E. Village places like this on a Friday night, but they really proved they care about their customer's experience right from the beginning!

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    Went to the Brindle Room Last night for dinner with my brother. His Pork Milanese salad was amazing and the presentation was amazing as well. I got the steakhouse burger which is Food Networks number 2 rated burger in all of America. Trust me it was the best burger I have ever had in my life! I came all the way from Charlotte, NC and wanted to taste this burger myself and its on a whole different level than other burgers. The service was great and the vibe was great as well!

    (5)

  • Stef S.

    Overall a great experience, but i found brindle room quite expensive for the food. The salmon was good, but I was less impressed with the sides. Pumpkin gratin (meh), braised kale (cooked well! but generally flavorless), mushroom bread pudding (the best), and the couscous with kale (meh). The potato donut bites were delightful and wish I had the option to order more. Happy hour drink deals were fantastic, I really enjoyed the house wine and it was only $5 after 10pm. Best parts were the drinks and donuts. The food was quite good, but very expensive and I've had better elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Darryll S.

    Why i came here? DUCK POUTINE I had the duck poutine, mussels, spaghetti with shrimp. Everything was actually pretty good. Duck poutine was a little rich with the salt (but... it was delicious... just a little overbearing) and the mussels were non-fishy and great. A little bit pricey... 3 of us went there, no drinks, and bill was about 110... HOWEVER I dont want to discourage anyone from trying this place out, its really a pretty good place. Just be careful if you're on a budget Now for brunch.. brunch food is alittle mediocre... the french toast was a little too thick/not too great, and their other food was kind of forgetable Overall come for dinner and burgers

    (3)

  • Liliana R.

    I saw this place on the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives App (Yes, there's an app for that.) I quickly added it to my bookmarks, and finally had a chance to come here for lunch the other day. My friend and I got there around 3, and we were the only ones in the place the entire time (probably because they close briefly between lunch and dinner, so we snuck in right before that happened.) Even though we arrived right before their brief closure, the staff was super friendly and genuinely welcomed us. We both ordered the Brindle Room Burger. It came with a lot of fries, and it was very filling. I thought it was flavorful, but it wasn't my favorite burger ever. I'd be interested in coming back for dinner, and I'd definitely join them for brunch one day.

    (3)

  • Victor L.

    After reading that this is possibly the best burger in NYC( foodcurated.com/2011/07/… ) I decided to try it out. The article is definitely intriguing. Happy hour deals were good. Relatively cheap with oysters at $1 each and cider or lager for $2. So i ended up ordering the Steakhouse burger and my friend got the salmon. Portions were small but the food was good. I definitely would not say the burger is the best in NYC. Grilled perfectly and had good flavor. the caramelized onions were not overwhelming. The big reason why I am giving this place 3-STARS is because of the customer service. I thought it was sub par and definitely could have been better.

    (3)

  • Judy F.

    The burger and fries are off da hook, and the mulled wine. YUM. Call, make reservations and eat there!!!

    (5)

  • Gina M.

    Okay, this place may get added into the rotation. The hubs and I were looking for something low key for Valentine's Day and we decided on Brindle Room. So happy we did! First of all, service was spectacular. I don't remember his name, but he was new, but still super knowledgeable and so so friendly. Refreshing, actually! The place is small but super cute. We instantly felt at home...it just has that vibe. For apps we ordered meat and cheese plate and duck poutine. Meat was good (and plentiful...almost like an entire sausage sliced into pieces!) but the cheese pieces were so small it was almost like they were shredded. Probably wouldn't get that again. But the duck poutine...OH. MY. GOD. It's a meal by itself! So so delicious but really hardy...just a word to the wise!! For entrees the hubs ordered the burger which he said was the best burger he's ever had. That's a bold statement because the man loves his burgers. But it was perfect in its simplicity. I ordered the salmon entree. The vegetables that came on the side were delish but the salmon was way over cooked. To be fair, I like my salmon rare, which I asked for, but mine came well done. But all in all, it was still tasty. Best part...the food plus beer and a bottle of wine was only like $125...what?!?! So reasonable in our opinion!! We will be back...and will be dreaming of that poutine in the meantime!

    (4)

  • Frank R.

    I came across Brindle Room via Guy Fieri's show on Food Network. Assuming everything he eats on that show is atrocious, I was surprised when I found myself paying close attention when Brindle Room was featured. I became determined to try the decadent Québécois Duck Poutine as soon as possible. I've never had a Poutine before but damn it looked and sounded so good. The service was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and enthusiastic. The Poutine blew my mind and I found myself fighting for the last few pieces with my boyfriend. The Poutine was so good that it eclipsed the main dish I ordered which I can't seem to recall. I plan to visit Brindle Room very soon, but this time only for the Duck Poutine.

    (4)

  • Maeve M.

    After hearing from numerous sources about the Brindle Room's burger, I finally had the chance to check it out myself last night. It was pretty tasty--not a huge portion which I appreciated but the meat was perfectly cooked. I got a kale salad on the side which was pretty standard, but my dinner date got fries with his burger, and those were the real star of the evening! I also must add that although Brindle Room is still using juice glasses for wine, they were quite generous pours. And finally, the service was fantastic last night especially since we were a somewhat difficult table with half of our party arriving an hour late. So I'm adding 2 stars to my original review--not sure if I'll return any time soon but I definitely recommend the burger and fries!

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    I setup a reservation on open table for 5 pm. We get here and staff is still settling in. No worries, a few mins later we are seated. Keep in mind like most East Village restaurants it is extreme small inside. We place our order, I got the fried calamari which is incredibly fresh and crispy. I also ordered their signature burger, medium rare with blue cheese. The burger itself is on the small side, but cooked to perfection. Medium rare burger was oozing with bloody goodness. The hand cut fries were also great. Overall it's abit pricey for the overall product, but I would visit again.

    (4)

  • Oscarina D.

    My boyfriend and I went tonight to experience what is "the best burger" and I must say it certainly is. In the first few bites my boyfriend and I said this isn't the best burger but after a few bites we were convinced it sure was! The burger just gets better and better after each bite. The burger isn't as big as I thought it would be and the restaurant is very small too but no complains here. I would HIGHLY recommend going to this place and experience their steakhouse burger

    (4)

  • Shauna K.

    I don't eat red meat, but the folks I went with raved about the hamburgers. The place was cozy and the shrimp & grits was pretty good. I'd like to come back soon for the $1 happy hour oysters!

    (5)

  • Holly C.

    4-5 stars for the steakhouse burger Minus one star for the service (I don't recall his name, but he had a beard) Hands down, one of the best burgers I had, but the service ruined the experience. The husband, in his hungry state, practically cut off the server, when he asked if we wanted anything to drink. The husband said we were ready to order in a short tone. Noticing this, I tried to remedy the situation by taking over, ordering all the food and tried to be extra polite. Apparently it didn't matter... Quick break to talk about the food: 1) Loved the kale salad. Very light dressing. 2) Burgers are for the most part, cooked to order (my medium rare came out medium). The meat is very flavorful and juicy, but not in the bad greasy way. The burgers came with steak fries which was fried perfectly and seasoned just right. Back to our server: Minus the one time he filled our water, we never saw him. The bartender brought out our food refilled the waters. We actually wanted to order more food, but our server was no where in sight (and it's a very small restaurant). When we finally found him, we ordered another burger. While finishing the burger, he just brought out the check and practically tossed it onto our table. He said nothing - not even the standard, "I'll take it whenever you're ready". My first job in high school was as a server so I will usually start the tip high. However, if the service is poor, or as in the this case, just plain rude - the tip will reflect it. My husband was really turned off and tipped low (12%). I actually felt a little bad but that feeling was very temporary as the server zoomed passed us as we were leaving (again it's a small restaurant so he had to pass us shoulder to shoulder), said nothing, and rushed to see what we tipped. I'm sure he was not pleased, but don't be in the service industry if you can't bounce back from literally one bad sentence. Would I recommend the place based on the food? Yes. The burger is amongst my top ten. When my friends ask for a burger spot in the city, will I recommend it based on our overall experience? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Wei S.

    Came here for brunch with 2 others on a Sunday around 2pm. It's a small, rectangular shaped restaurant with small tables and spots at the bar in the back. Luckily we were able to get a table right away but normally you should definitely put in a reservation. My biggest complaint (and the reason for 3 stars instead of 4) is the wait staff. We had 2 different waiters who failed to communicate because we were asked the same questions multiple times. That isn't such a huge deal but we ended up waiting OVER AN HOUR for our food. Several tables who came in after us got their food and left before we received ours. It was ridiculous. The food itself, however, is decent. Shrimp and grits were good but I probably wouldn't order it again, due to the heaviness and lack of variety within the dish. I was also able to try the biscuits & gravy, which were delicious. Hot and iced coffee were nicely done as well. Overall, I would come again but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    (3)

  • Lucy Q.

    Was in the mood for burgers and went here last week. Here's a tip, make reservations ahead of time. Place is pretty small. Just our luck we went on a night where there was a party of 10. Service is ok nothing too crazy, food was good.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    Brunch. We walked in behind a small group who had no reservation, but since we did, we were escorted to our table instantly. Which was impressive considering our table was the ONLY open one in the spot. Nicely done, fabulous Hostess Goddess. Shrimp and parmesan grits are served in a bowl and they were delicious. Lots of (clear) shrimp which appeared to be (raw) undercooked, but they were not. I prefer my shrimp look as if they're cooked thoroughly, but that's just me. There's a monkey-something cocktail that I tried and loved. but boy would i have loved it more if it were served in a big 'ol cup bc the champagne flute left me wanting. and parched. but mostly wanting. I'll be back! love, Nicole getunstucknyc.com

    (4)

  • Olivia S.

    After a long day at work, all I wanted was a damn good burger. Hence, I found myself at the Brindle Room with my co-workers and the fattening commenced. Oh Brindle Room, your moist juicy burger was what I needed to hit the spot. The burger patty was plump & perfectly juicy. Topped with caramelized onions and a slice of swiss cheese nestling inside between the top and bottom halves of the burger bun. mmm delicious. The waitress recommended that we get our burgers medium. I got mine medium rare thinking that maybe they'll overcook it but that was not the case. Medium is the way to go so don't think twice! The fries were wholesome & seasoned with just the right amount of salt. They had the right amount of crunchiness, yet still soft & firm. Brindle Room isn't a large restaurant so make reservations. Great for a grub down!

    (4)

  • Synthya S.

    Amazing. Hands down one of the best burgers I have had in nyc since I have been here 6 years ago. I had the Burger with blue cheese and kale salad...really good. Husband had burger with cheddar and the Italian fries...amazing fries. We went for lunch which was great because there were only 5 tables seated. The service was good. But there is only one server.

    (5)

  • Curtis A.

    After seeing on DDD I made a special trip to try the signature burger here and boy was it worth it. Great flavor and just the right size. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will be going back soon for sure. Went back for lunch and the burger was a little overdone. Fries were great. One odd note they don't offer free refills of ice tea. Will be going back for sure

    (3)

  • Jennifer H.

    The food was all really great except the fries. I've definitely had better so I would avoid getting that as a side given the choice. I only had them because it came with my steakhouse burger. The burger was definitely one of the best I've ever eaten - it isn't very big, but I thought it was enough food. The appetizer my friend and I got (garlic shrimp and bread) was amazing - probably my favorite dish of the night. It was one of the daily specials so make sure to try it if you get the chance. At the end of our meal, we got complementary donuts which is something you can look forward to if you go. I don't know if it was because there weren't a lot of people there at the time, but our server was extremely attentive and really helpful throughout the entire meal. Definitely worth a visit! Also, WARNING: the hot sauce is HOT. Prepare yourself. They make it themselves so you're never going to find it anywhere else.

    (4)

  • Ari K.

    So there are rave (delusional if you ask me) reviews about the off menu burger at this place. I have heard things like it is soooo good that it is just served without any trimmings and on a mediocre bun so you can really experience the gratifying taste of the meat. Hate to break it to you folks but this was only a solid burger with a slightly weird salty aftertaste. Not Bad but not even close to prolific. The rest of our meal BLEW!!!!!! The fries with our burger felt and tasted like they were a week old. Just because I come in at 10:00 on a Saturday night does not give you the right to serve me end of the days fries!! UnFUCKINGacceptable brindle. My friend order the lentils which were ok except for the fact that the bread they were served with was stale and then toasted. Another inedible piece of shit from this popular restaurant, The fried oysters with avocado were uninspiring. At $3 a pop I want a superior oyster that melts in your mouth, not something crappy I would never order again. The complimentary salted caramel donut holes at the end were pretty good and elevated this dump to a 2 star but if any self proclaimed foodie ever recommends this place just know their taste buds are not up to snuff.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth P.

    The Brindle Room is a cozy little spot in the East Village. They have a limited menu but it's full of delicious comfort food, and you can't go wrong with their steakhouse burger ($14). Other entrees are a little pricey ($20-$30) but my girlfriend enjoyed the NY strip steak a lot. The menu has a decent selection of small plates intended for sharing. They also had really delicious sangria that tasted like cinnamon -- perfect for a chilly winter night pick-me-up. And we got free mini donuts for dessert! The staff were all super friendly. We were surprised it was very quiet on a Friday night with only two other filled tables, but we were there on the earlier side. It's a good spot for a date but probably isn't suited for large groups. All in all, a nice spot and we will come back.

    (4)

  • Vanessa C.

    Came here for my birthday with my husband last Saturday after watching Diners, Drive-in and Dives on Food Network the week before. Small cozy place, probably seats 25 tops but a great ambiance. I had the biscuits and gravy and my husband had the burger. the burger is ....amazing! I had a bite of it and wanted more! the biscuits and gravy was a great play on the traditional eggs Benedict. We devoured each meal and ordered the donuts to go... they are probably best eaten immediately. Will definitely be coming back soon! :)

    (5)

  • Alissar T.

    Still my favorite burger around! Doesn't get better then here. Try their fried calamari as well.

    (5)

  • J L.

    The steakhouse burger here is simple but delicious-cooked to a perfect medium with a savory char smoked flavor. The bread is nothing special but is just the right amount-the bun is the perfect size to allow the burger flavor to shine. The warm spinach with braised pork belly&poached egg was amazing. The pork was juicy and tender and perfectly cooked. The egg was poached well and the combo of flavors was perfecto. The caramel glazed doughnuts were made from the cake type doughnut-not my fav but if you are a fan of a dense doughnut-this is the one for you! The glaze was a great consistency. Service was friendly, prompt and courteous!

    (4)

  • Tracie H.

    Came here last night with another couple on their recommendation. The place is a bit of a trek from any train station. We got there just before they opened , and were the only people in there. The restaurant was very small, cute, and comfy. Bit of a romantic feel to it too. My friend suggested the burger which was delicious, and since we had ordered the duck poutine - delicious as well!!, the waitress offered braised kale or kale salad o believe? We all got the braised kale ...nice and crunchy, little bit salty to counter the bitterness of kale. My bf and I loved it very much. The penne pasta with sausage was also a hit. The waitress was very nice and helpful. They also brought out homemade donuts with some powdered sugar on top. It came out nice golden brown held by a toothpick....it was perfect, light and fluffy. Definitely a place I would return to.

    (5)

  • Alissa R.

    I've been here multiple times over the last few years, most recently last winter. I've always enjoyed the burgers and atmosphere, but it seems to have gone downhill in the last eight months. I tried two different glasses of wine (one of which I drink very frequently) and I had to send them both back as they tasted off. When the bill came, both glasses of wine were on there. It was really frustrating, after a long sub-par experience, to be charged over $20 for something we didn't drink. There are better burgers in the city, I won't be going here again.

    (2)

  • Jill M.

    My friend and I came here because we'd heard the burger was the best in the city. It lived up to that claim - AMAZING. They gave us two little donuts with our check too, which was such a nice touch. Definitely recommend making a reservation though, because it's a tiny place.

    (4)

  • Oliver Q.

    My friend and I went here after reading reviews for 'best burger in new York'. We found a review that topped this search, 'best burger in America'! The burger they make here is one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Went twice within two weeks. Can't recommend enough. What else? Staff are nice, knowledgable, craft beers, and a little free treat after the burgers. Do it.

    (5)

  • Mary K.

    Can't say enough good things about this place. I made a reservation to have dinner with a friend here after reading on that this was the best burger in the state. And yes, as life long New Yorker and someone who REALLY loves burgers, this is the best burger I have ever had. MUCH better than shake shack, which has become a bit of a commercial tourist trap, tbh. I got there before my friend and the host looked me up and down greater me with a "can I help you?". As if I walked in off the street looking for directions to the nearest Burger King. That aside, the burger was worth it. Good thing they have delivery. We started with the duck poutine, which was good. It's the gravy and the duck meat that give it it's flavor. The fries were nothing special. The burger was indescribable. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would order anything else. This also came with fries, which I wanted to sub for something else since I already had the poutine. However, the only other option was kale, so I just had a bunch of fries on my plate that I didn't eat. They don't serve desert, but you do get complimentary donuts. The place seats about a dozen people, so reservations are a must.

    (4)

  • Lorenzo C.

    Food is Amazing!!! The atmosphere is that of a place you want to visit over and over again. Slightly on the smaller more intimate side. A very local joint. I ordered the burger and my wife ordered the chicken special. The BURGER: I normally eat a well made burger on the medium rare medium side, however, the waitress recommended I let the chef cook it some more to get a good crust on it. IT WAS MIND BLOWING! You got the initial crust and a very soft not over cooked center. Perfect! The grease stuck to your lips making it seem like I was wearing lip gloss, which I don't unless they start making a hamburger grease one :). A very good burger! I COULD NOT STOP EATING THIS BURGER! the chicken: was not bad either, perfectly cooked and seasoned well. I will definitely be going back next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Angela D.

    About a week before going to NYC on vacation, the husband and I watched an episode of Diners, Drive ins, and Dives and it showcased the Brindle Room burger. That night we got online to make a reservation =) We got there when it opened on a Saturday morning and were quickly seated. This place is tiny, just like pretty much every restaurant in NY. We ordered the salted caramel donut, 3 burgers, shrimp and grits, mulled wine. and a sparkling sangria for a total bill of $73. The salted caramel donut was amazing! Very sticky, but well worth it. The shrimp and grits were very flavorful, but the shrimp were a little on the small side. The burger was very very good. I'm sort of a burger purist in that I like a simple burger. This burger was right up my alley. It had great meat flavor, an excellent crust. The bun was solid. The cheese was good and the onions had a nice sweetness to them. The served it with pickles on the side. It was an excellent burger! I'm so glad we got to come here. Thanks Guy Fieri!!!

    (4)

  • Lew S.

    It's true: World's best burger. Each bite demands reflection. As they said of the Girl From Ipanema: A-a-a-h! Salmon was also superbly done, and don't miss the duck confit poutine, because ... duck confit poutine! We pledged to return to continue exploring the menu. But if we did, how could we pass up the world's best burger?

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    My boyfriend and I initially came here for their doughnuts about a year ago, but now we've fallen in love with their brunch! I love their smoked pork hash and their shrimp and grits. It's definitely a brunch must. My favorite doughnut has got to be either the salted caramel or the chocolate hazelnut. We brought our parents here today and I think I can say it was a hit. My dad enjoyed the hot sauce on his grits and my mom loved the huevos rancheros. We split the doughnuts and it was delicious as always. Portions are pretty great, not too big but perfectly filling. The ambience is nice and relaxed. It's dark, but not too dark and the waitstaff are really pleasant and wonderful. If you ever find yourself wondering where to head to brunch, come here!

    (4)

  • Eric J.

    High hopes for this burger, dashed by the lack of flavor and satisfaction. A lot of the time, the hype usually creates unrealistic expectations, but in this case, the burger here was just not good. The medium rare was a bit on the raw side, and overall, just was not very satisfying. I can understand the lack of burger trimmings (lettuce, tomato) if the flavor of the burger outweighs everything else, but in this case, I found myself wanting a bit more texture and complexity. This is why I tend to be cautiously pessimistic whenever someone recommends "the best burger in NYC." C'mon, son. That said, everything else that I've had here has been pretty good. I've tried the crispy salmon, and the mussels with fries. Salmon was cooked perfectly and had the nice crispy crust I like when eating fish. Mussels were pretty standard, but the broth was pretty good, accompanied by a healthy portion of fries. Service is very friendly and it seems that they really like to chat it up with the customers, which I love. However, as a result, they do sometimes dawdle with the water and drinks. I think it's nice when you establish a rapport with the waitstaff, because it makes the atmosphere friendlier and more comfortable. However, I also would like the actual service not to suffer as a result of it. I was wondering why the reservations on OpenTable were always open with this place and now I know why. While the entrees and small plates seem pretty solid, there's really nothing that sets this place apart from other places in Alphabet City. You should come here for a low-key lunch or dinner, and try the burger if you'd like, but with tempered expectations.

    (3)

  • Phil G.

    Atmosphere was Kool... Definitely a neighborhood joint way on the east side. Had the famous burger, it was good but not good enough to make a trip just for the burger. Anytime you try to claim to be the best you better come correct it was not the best I've ever had but it was pretty good. Fries were also pretty good and staff was friendly.

    (4)

  • Tim B.

    Probably on of the top 10 meals I've had in NYC. Not one thing I could complain about, everything was quite exceptional. My group of 3 came here around 5:30 on a Monday, and were seated promptly without a reservation. What we had: -Red Sangria: AWESOME, do I detect a hint of cinnamon?? -Special Pasta Carbonara. Very creamy and cheesey, tasted more like a mac and cheese with penne rather than a traditional carbonara. -Burger. Perfectly cooked medium rare, really tasty onions. The kale salad and fries were both good sides. I wouldn't put it on a list of best burgers in NYC, but at 12 dollars including fries, it's one of the best values for a dry-aged steak burger. -FREE DONUTS! very tasty w/ a caramel glaze.

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    A very good and simple restaurant that's accurately-known for it's hamburgers. Some of the menu options covered in fatty or salty sauce which didn't help flavor or presentation.

    (3)

  • Bruce W.

    The burger is great. They don't hold back with the seasoning, and the flavor comes through strong. It was very peppery - right up my alley. I sat at the bar both times I've been here and the bartenders were a part of my conversation throughout both meals. They're a friendly bunch, I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Mary P.

    Its surprising how this place ended up on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. Its not any of the above. The burger is however worthy of mention. Its good and a normal size (for those of you who watch Man vs. Food this is not going to end up on there). I found it a bit salty however when I had it but the caramelized onions and the melted American cheese compliment it well. It doesn't need much else although I'm a ketchup fiend and I ended up slathering that on. Also there is a special habanero hot sauce that is on the table that makes it a little bit spicy (really only a little). Everything else I had here was good including duck confit poutine (duck and gravy deliciousness) and the brie and coconut toast. They like putting granny smith slices on things including the toast and the kale salad. I really enjoyed the toast because it wasn't sweet like I was suspecting, rather it was savory and buttery and really good. I could just survive on that alone for a meal probably. Got a complimentary salted caramel donut hole for dessert. It was denser than I expected and really topped off the meal. The place itself is small and cozy with arthouse pictures on the walls and a dim woodsy vibe. I wouldn't bring a crowd here but its good for a date or a meal with a few friends.

    (4)

  • Candy S.

    If you want a great burger go here! The Sebastian steakhouse burger is the thing to get here! The burger is juicy and delicious. I also had the duck confit french fries which went well with the burger! AND they give you little fresh donut holes at the end! Great food. The only thing is that the place is not too spacious so I would suggest going before the dinner rush.

    (4)

  • Cynthia W.

    Cute, tiny, cozy little restaurant. My go to place for a juicy burger that's not a pub or grille. The burger just hits the spot when you want a burger - it's just the right size, maybe on the small side for guys, juicy and tasty. Indulge in the fries but also have the kale salad which is delish and will change your mind about eating kale! My bf got the salmon which was simply roasted and you get to pick two sides. My recommendation? Just get the burger! At the end of the meal they give you a complimentary donut hole which is so yum I'd take home a box of 20 if I could!

    (4)

  • Jeanne O.

    What a charming little restaurant. The staff are super friendly and amenable. The food was good. My salmon was nice but not earth shattering! Although, my friend's clam pasta was amazing. And my other friend's pork dish was also fab. And the servings are not tiny. I loved the little complimentary caramel donuts at the end. A nice way to end the meal.

    (4)

  • MM S.

    Nice quiet place with tables and bar space. They have daily specials and today's was Cod and even though I prefer fish I chose their Sebastian burger. Ordered medium with Cheddar. I was medium rare (hence 4 stars) but the burger was fantastic. They have a couple beers in tap which is amazing but I opted for Montepulciano. Decent wine selection. At the end they served a glazed mini doughnut on the house which made the dinner even better. Will go again!

    (4)

  • Ira M.

    The Duck Confit Poutine is phenomenal. The burger is probably one of the best I've had - simple yet delicious.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    For a place that supposedly has one of the best burgers in NYC, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered my burger medium rare, and while the inside of the meat was pink, the outside was very overdone, which I thought was very weird. The slightly charred taste was not very pleasant to eat, and overall I enjoyed the fries that came on the side more than I enjoyed the burger. On the plus side, the calamari appetizer that my friend and I split was pretty good. We also had a Google offer for 2 beers and 2 burgers for $20, so we each got a beer to go with our dinner. I'm not a huge beer person, so at the recommendation of our server, I ordered the Brooklyn summer ale, which was light and not too hoppy. Bottom line: The ambiance is nice for a cozy, intimate dinner. I'd skip the burgers though; there are better burgers to be had elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    The Steakhouse Burger here is always on all kinds of best burgers of NY lists. Maybe top 10 I guess, but nowhere near the best. It is very good, but just isn't satisfying enough ($12) - it's tiny, and I was left wanting more after the few bites it took to finish. The fries it comes with are decent, but I've had much better with other burgers in the city. The other thing people Yelp about here is the doughnuts, which are really awesome ($1.75). They are very small and come in three flavors: Powdered, Salted Caramel and Chocolate Hazelnut. We split the last two, and wished we got the third one too. They were nice and warm seemed like they were just freshly fried. We also shared the French Toast ($12), which I might have even enjoyed more than the burger. It's completely covered in very generous amounts of Nutella, so it's almost more like a dessert. It also has some delicious bananas too which make for an awesome combo. Everything I ate here was delicious. The place is pretty tiny, but it's a nice atmosphere and is a great choice for a decently-priced and very satisfying brunch.

    (5)

  • Linda F.

    I attempted to dine at the Brindle Room without a reservation because who needs a reservation for three that early on a Wednesday at 6:30?? We immediately felt that we were not welcome. Being that we did not have a reservation the hostess was hesitant to seat us. There were 3 empty tables and at least one seated table was almost finished. She decided to seat us and within one minute came over and told us that we could not sit there that we would have to sit at the bar. It may have been that she was inexperienced at her job but it was apparent to me that her rude demeanor had more to do with having a 6 yr old child with me than not having a reservation. Heard the burgers were great but in NYC it's easy to find a great burger. Thumbs way down to the Brindle Room.

    (1)

  • Sara M.

    I went there on Sunday for brunch without reservation, we were in 2 and they found a place for us quite soon. I'm a fanatic of hamburgers and their was quite good. I asked for a medium rare burger and it was too cooked in my opinion. I think I have to come back another time to have a clearer opinion and maybe give to them 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Ben P.

    Brindle Room has, in my opinion, the best burger in NYC. Given the quality of the burger, the price is excellent. It's as simple as that.

    (5)

  • Brett P.

    One of the best basic burgers I have had in a while. Nothing sexy about it, but perhaps that is the secret behind the ecstasy it delivers. Just a simple, delicious burger that will satisfy every primitive craving you may have. Pros: 1) Burger 2) Service 3) Fried Oysters with Guacamole Cons: 1) Small Venue Experience: Went here on a Friday night around 11:00, and the place was packed. Granted, "packed" means that there were about 20 people in the restaurant, and there was a bit of confusion in getting seated. (We stood at the front door for about 15 minutes before being seated at a table that had been open since we walked through the door) Despite the somewhat awkward seating scenario, the dining experience was perfect for a casual beer and burger night while also offering other items on the menu to satisfy a more sophisticated palate. The fried oysters were simply amazing, perfected by the amazing dollop of guacamole that adorned it, leaving us wishing that they would add Guacamole and Chips to the menu. We had heard the burger was amazing, and it did not disappoint. Juicy and cooked to perfection, it does not require any condiments to satisfy. The onions that adorn the burger simply enhance the flavor without overpowering. The portion size was perfect, distinguishing itself from a slider without instilling a sense of guilt after consuming. The fries on the side had that amazing homemade taste and we simply could not stop eating them. We also ordered a green curry dish, which was quite hefty. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't nearly as memorable as the humble burger. The venue is very narrow, which leads me to believe that it was once a private single lane bowling alley. However, the noise level was tolerable and did not have a negative impact on our experience. Overall, we will definitely return and would recommend The Brindle Room for small parties looking for a casual venue with upscale menu options.

    (4)

  • Robert A.

    While in the city during the polar vortex we seeked out new places to eat. We found this place strictly on Yelp reviews. The photos of their food looked great so we made reservations for dinner. This style of restaurant is what I really enjoy. Small maybe 10 tables max, it's very small and intimate. So the reviews state that the Brindle Room had a hamburger to die for. As much as I avoid burgers when traveling I thought I would change it up a bit. All of the burger reviews I saw stated it was the best, most tasteful etc. So we ordered some appetizers and wine and of course I ordered my burger. When my food came out and I saw this burger I was very deflated at the visual. It was an average portion size, but I should be to blame for expecting a 2 lbs burger that Adam Richman would eat. After my first bite, I vow to never profile food again. I don't know what they do to but they do it great. It was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. The burger was not listed on the menu as past reviews stated though the staff did mention they had it before I had to ask about it. I finally had a burger in my many holidays to NYC and it was a great one. Try it. You'll like it!

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Depending on what you order, the food here is good to slightly below average. The burger is delicious, but it's not something I'd write home about. The kale salad I had as a side was fresh, and the flavor was great. I also sampled the donut: the texture was similar to a small powdered donut you'd get a grocery store--denser and chewy. Biscuits and gravy: flavorful biscuits, but the texture resembled a light bread more than a flaky biscuit. The gravy was lacking in flavor. The kitchen also seems unable to accommodate many requests/substitutions--I imagine this is at least partly due to its small size. So keep that in mind before you come here. My friend's burger also didn't come out as ordered (burger was not cooked to specified doneness). I'd recommend this place if you're nearby, but I wouldn't go out of your way to come here.

    (3)

  • Joel B.

    This place is pathetic. They appear to be on a big publicity push appearing in many cool suggestion sites, but they can't even list their correct operating times. Service was meh. I keep hearing about the great steakhouse burgers, but the service and attitude tank the place.

    (2)

  • Tiffany T.

    I came to the Brindle Room seeking another between-bread adventure, and they gave me a scrumptious burger to write about. I will be very honest, the initial presentation was disappointing. The beef patty was the size of a small hockey puck, drowned between lackluster buns commonly seen at grocery stores, with some pickles on the side and a heap of fries. There were no lettuce/tomato/veggies, and if I only looked once, would have mistaken it for another typical backyard burger used to feed the masses. However, I immediately rescinded all those thoughts when I took a bite, because what lies between unexciting bread was a juicy, sexy beast of a patty topped with succulent caramelized onions. What it lacked in size made up in girth/thickness (ha-ha). The medium-rare patty was seasoned perfectly, and dripping with juices with every bite. Their meat-to-fat ratio is flawless, for despite the juiciness it still tasted quite lean, and I'm happy to report the absence of food coma status post burger consumption. What put the Brindle Room's burger apart from others is the delicious sear/crust they had on the patty - it definitely had a generous sprinkle of fresh black pepper, among other savory spices, resulting in a lovely, flavorful, exterior crunchiness of a perfect char with a bite. The caramelized onion topping played a supporting role and was not as pungent, but gave a subtle flavoring component that worked well with the patty. I almost wished I could get a "double-double" because I wanted more. Okay, I still can't let the buns go. I actually tore & left the excess bun on my plate because they definitely didn't add any value to the burger other than soaking up the juicy juices from each bite. But I guess if they did have an outstanding bun, it would diffuse the spotlight on the meaty center. If that was the rationale for choosing mediocre buns, then I happily forgive and overlook. Before I forget - you get a choice for the cheese for the burger, including Swiss, cheddar, American, blue cheese. I opted for American based on their recommendation and was pleased that its mild creaminess did not overpower the burger. I did regret, however, about not asking if I can get a bottle of their PHENOMENAL house-made hot sauce to go. Not only am I madly in love with it, it also packs serious heat! I guess I will do that next time, because I'll definitely be back when I am craving a good burger.

    (5)

  • Kawanna L.

    Very small spot with limited menu. The burger and fries -- very good but small portion. A bit pricey given the portion.

    (3)

  • Eva G.

    We used the Google offer of $20 off 2 beers and 2 burgers for dinner. The burgers are regularly about $14 on the menu. We got their only "off the menu" (but rather heavily popularized) burger, the steakhouse burger with caramelized onions, choice of American/Swiss/cheddar cheese, and fries. I should've asked for the meat medium-rare instead of medium, because it was more done than I'd have wanted. Still, the flavor of the beef came out well. Tastes good with their house hot sauce. Fries are actually good, thick like home fries. We also got the braised kale, cooked in garlic. At the end, they gave us complimentary salted caramel doughnut holes. The staff was very nice.

    (4)

  • Cherie L.

    One of the best burgers I've ever had. We stumbled into this tiny restaurant for brunch cuz we were in a burger mood. Luckily this crowded joint had two spots at the bar with a perfect view of the commotion in the kitchen. As out burgers arrived... I was somewhat disappointed with the small size, but once I tasted its richness I understood why. Each bite burst with rich complex flavor of the high quality meat mixed with the caramel zed onions and oozing cheddar cheese and soft perfectly toasted bun. The homemade hot sauce added just enough heat which was alleviated with the help of the hand cut fries. I peeked over at some of the other tables that ordered the donut... And was tempted but alas could handle no more. The donut shall be conquered upon my next visit!

    (5)

  • Amber L.

    I went for brunch on Sunday with a friend and we both ordered the biscuits and gravy. Both of our biscuits were completely raw on the inside, while the bottom was burnt to a crisp. Additionally, the "poached" egg on top was cooked completely through to resemble more of a hard boiled egg. It was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend this to anyone. Take a look at the photo attached and tell me that looks delicious!

    (1)

  • Chris B.

    One of the better Non-gourmet burgers out there. Simple and delicious. I don't know how they season the meat, but it is pretty close to perfection.

    (5)

  • Mabel Y.

    We showed up 15 mins before the opening time (11AM) on a Saturday. Instead of finding a locked down or disgruntled staff, we were welcomed to have a seat anywhere we'd like and an apology that the kitchen wasn't open. An apology after we intruded??? I picked this place because the menu offered something a little different. I had the shakshuka. It was warm and spiced just enough for me to handle first thing in the morning. The salted caramel donut was yummy. We had it as an "appetizer" which didn't make much sense. I'd recommend having it as a "dessert." The selections of teas was a little odd (no English breakfast), so I went without my caffeinated drink of choice. And it didn't even sour my mood.

    (4)

  • Juliet O.

    Great service and well trained staff. They offered recommendations which was great especially during brunch when you can't decide between breakfast or lunch! They have phenomenal burgers btw. But I decided to go with the biscuits and gravy. I was very happy that I did. So good! I have to go back to try everything else on the menu. We wanted to do the whole share multiple plates/ tapas thing but we couldn't manage to take our faces out of our plates. Good sign.

    (4)

  • Samantha S.

    Really cute little place. Shakshuka was great but a little too sweet and watery for my taste. Veggie hash was delicious but also too sweet. Hot mulled wine is the best part of this meal-truly amazing. Need to try this amazing looking burger next time!

    (4)

  • Pete G.

    Decent but c'mon 4 stars AND one of the Timeout best burgers in nyc?? Reputation Defender perhaps? We had the burger ordered medium and it was a) undercooked, b) quite small and c) bland. Have had other entrees here in the past and they are decent too, but hardly 4 star. Kale salad and fries on the other hand were quite good. Their homemade hot sauce is the most unique thing about them and pretty good. A solid if uninspired choice in the area.

    (3)

  • V G.

    So for weeks now I've been planning to bring my girlfriend to this place after reading great reviews and seeing it on TV. All I have to say is that this place is completely overrated. Let's start off with the place itself. It's your typical East Village place to eat. Can be a little cramped inside, but we were fine. It got a little loud in there with some bozos laughing it up at higher decibels so my gf and I kept our talking to a minimal and tried our best to make the best of it. So we ordered our food. My gf ordered the spaghetti carbonara and I ordered their famous burger. We then get our food. What!? This is the burger? This puny thing? Guy was stuffing his face on his show. I'm going to finish this in 3 bites. Well maybe the taste will make up for its size. Took a bite... Wow, what a charred mess. The waitress said that it would be cooked medium. This was very well done. Guy had his with some pink in the middle. I've had much much better burgers than this at Five Guys and they can even include the same toppings. Who on earth did the owner pay to get everyone to say that this was the best burger in Manhattan? What a major disappointment!! At least the fries were great and the home made ketchup was awesome. So my gf starts eating her spaghetti. "How's the food?" I said. She replied, "It's good, just kind of spicy". Spicy!? Spaghetti carbonara spicy!? What!? Wait, let me try some. What the hell, it's so spicy and over peppered. Now we both don't like spicy food too much and this was the last dish we thought spiciness would be a factor in. She finished half before getting full then I ate another quarter still being hungry from the burger. After that meal I was hoping to get that caramel donut that I kept seeing in pictures. Wait what? They don't have that for order during dinner. What!? Man, I really wanted to try it. I was kind of hoping to order it, put candles on it, and sing Happy Birthday to my gf, but instead we got 2 free donut holes version of them. Pretty much went with the theme of this restaurant, "Talk big, eat small" Luckily in the end it wasn't too expensive, but I would have rather paid more for a better meal.

    (2)

  • David L.

    Decent beers, amazing steak burger, and pretty good fries that complement the burger pretty well. Poutine was pretty good as was the pasta carbonara with sausage. The pasta was even better when I mixed in their house made hot sauce. Complimentary dessert donut holes were a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Steph M.

    Burger was so tasty - one of my favorite burgers in new york. will definitely come back. Fries were pretty good as well. Tip: mix spicy sauce with ketchup. use for burger and fries. definitely completes the burger.

    (4)

  • David M.

    It was ok. The burger isn't on the menu, but it's always available. Tiny spot with few tables, yet pretty good service.

    (3)

  • Jane Z.

    I wanted to like this place because their menu looks simple and delicious, and because I heard from my s.o. that they were miraculously open after Sandy's aftermath, and had sustained him well last fall when the power went out. There was some horrible rain this week, and this place wasn't far from where I was staying, so I ordered their burger for delivery from their website (and i was grateful I could order a fancy burger for delivery, a great thing about NYC). They politely called to confirm my order, gave me an estimate of half an hour, and I poured myself a glass of wine, watched some TV, and waited. And waited, and waited. And called to ask what was going on about an hour later, and they let me know that their deliveryman was out the door so it should be there. Okay.....so then I waited some more. And some more. At this point, 1 hr and 40 minutes after I ordered, I was feeling pretty stupid for ordering delivery from a place that was just around the corner, so I grabbed my rain gear and plodded over there the check. To his credit, the host I asked seemed very concerned, but he nor anyone else could figure out what the heck was going on. After hanging out for 5 minutes watching them ask around, I finally got a call from the delivery guy. So I just said I'd go back and get that. Of course the burger and fries was cold and soggy, and it was obvious that they saved the closest location to the restaurant for last, and thus my food was late and cold. Didn't have any adornments besides the cheese I ordered. And it was pretty small. So basically, I could have gotten a fancier burger from Five Guys in about a tenth of the time and for half the price. I will definitely try this place for a real sit down meal at some point because both the restaurant and bar are cozy, but so much for this being a dependable go-to place.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    I was lured here by my old boss (I'd never heard of this restaurant even though it's three streets from me) on the understanding that the Brindle burger has been written up as being in the same league as the Minetta Tavern burger. That's such a bold claim that I had to try it. We started off with the chicken wings which were juicy and huge and the crispy pork belly which was just a lot of lettuce and burnt pork. Then came the burger which was good, don't get me wrong, but nothing in comparison to Minetta. Cute restaurant but not sure I need to go back.

    (4)

  • Adam T.

    steakhouse burger! + home made hot sauce! so damn good. good price too. definitely coming back

    (4)

  • Jin C.

    The Brindle Room has been on my to-go list for a little while now, but whenever I'm reviewing my options of places to eat, Brindle Room's small and limiting menu makes me pass it over. Not this time. With Back Forty all booked up with its crab boil event (curses!), I headed to Brindle Room as an alternative option. The place itself has a warm, rustic ambience with very friendly and personable service. I tried their fried chicken, and while it doesn't rank up there as one of the best meals I've ever had, I loved that the restaurant was quiet and comforting, and I felt like I could linger on for ages if I wanted to. They also served us complementary battered yam in an ooey gooey sauce for dessert - it was kind of like a potato beignet. All in all, a nice neighborhood joint to go to and relax and unwind with some quality conversation.

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    I think it is safe to say that this is probably the best burger I've ever had. I will continue to search for a better one but so far I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this burger. There's nothing fancy about nor is it humungous with a lot of toppings. It's just a normal looking burger but when you bite into it, you will instantly realize that it is much more. I came here at around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty much empty. My friends and I all ordered the burger so I can't speak for anything else on the menu but we were very happy with what we ordered. The prices were very reasonable so that's also a huge plus. Last but not least, they have this hot sauce that is made with crack .. ok I jest but for some reason we could not stop using it. My scalp was sweating and I kept wiping but I continued to torture myself. When we were done eating the bottle was half gone.

    (5)

  • Emily R.

    Kinda bummed out by Brindle Room! I'd heard good things - most fantastic burger, etc etc, and maybe we ordered the wrong stuff, as I wasn't in a burger-specific mood - but overall, Brindle Room was a total miss. We came in on a Friday, and were seated next to this obnoxiously loud group. And not your typical loud and obnoxious drunk people - they were having the most bougie, faux-academic, ridiculous argument about education and medicine while absolutely shitfaced, literally SCREAMING, approximately 6 inches away from us. Pointing in each others' faces going "I'm a teacher, let me LEARN you something". I don't even....anyway, that's not brindle room's fault, but there *were* other tables open, and yet they squeezed us in right next to this little treat of a party. Anyway, on to things the restaurant can control - I had a scoutmob for free bar snacks, so we got a little pair of oysters dressed with breadcrumbs and garlic - definitely the high point of the meal. Tried the kale caesar salad - super tough greens, flavorless dressing, itty bitty croutons. Tom had the wings, which were greasy, and mashed potatoes, which were fine. Wine pours are like, 2 oz - lame! - overall, underwhelmed. If I ever swing by again, I guess it's go burger or go home - not the spot to branch out!

    (2)

  • Tim C.

    The burgers are decent but small. The guy on Triple D saying they're the best ever is nuts. The duck pontaine killer. If you are going just for the burger you will leave hungry, they do have some great apps to fill you up.

    (3)

  • Allison Y.

    eh...kind of disappointed. i ordered the potato chip frittata. i did appreciate that the ingredients were fresh and that they didn't add all this heavy and gross crap on it. on the other hand, it tasted like something i could've made at home. this dish is not recommended. i had a bite of my friend's salmon hash. while that was better, it was still nothing exciting. the shrimp and grits, however, was really good. if you decide to brunch here, go for that one!

    (2)

  • Asuka N.

    My fiancee was meeting someone down in East Village after brunch, so we looked up a location nearby and settled on grabbing brunch at the Brindle Room, mainly on the strength of the recommendations about the burgers. Although we used Open Table to get us an 11:15 AM reservation, it's not really needed - we were the second part of 2 to get seated. Brindle is a very nice small space that utilizes every inch of the sliver of real estate it has - bar seats along the edges of the walls that aren't used for tables, a small bar in the back, and several tables for 2 spot the restaurants. Service is pretty standard. As for the food - the burger lives up to the hype in being very flavorful; you don't even really need to add ketchup to it, as the meat has so much flavor to begin with. The caramalized onions are a nice touch, and the bun holds up well with slight grill marks on top. My main complaint (which isn't a huge one, but still) is that I asked for the burger to be done medium, and it definitely was done medium-rare - every bite I took, particularly as I got towards the center, was more of a reddish-pink than a light pink. It didn't detract much from the flavor, but it's aggravating that my order was done differently than how I'd requested. The fries that it comes with are pretty solid and salted up a solid amount. My fiancee had the shrimp and grits; of the couple bites I had, it was pretty decent - the parmesan gives it enough cheesiness, but doesn't overdo it, and the shrimp is pretty standard. The beginners were okay; the orange juice is fresh-squeezed, but you get a tiny glass for $5 - not a great deal - ad the donut at the beginning was nothing terribly special. We did a chocolate hazelnut with toasted almonds, but the donut itself was on the thicker/denser side, and the chocolate hazelnut was (in my opinion) just Nutella spread on top. I'd definitely come back again for the burger, although I'd emphasize that if I do my burger other than medium-rare, it comes out looking like it was done as requested. The available beers looked decently solid, so I'd probably come back maybe as more of a lunch/light dinner spot. In all, a solid choice for brunch, although the menu definitely emphasizes the savory side of the meal more.

    (3)

  • Raquel C.

    two words: DUCK.... POUTINE. I've ever experienced anything like this Poutine in my life. Pretty easy to understand why this seasonal item was featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives" recently. We learned from our waitress that this forced the poutines resurgence on the menu, due to high demand as of late, but you better get yours soon because it's only back for a limited time and won't return until next winter!! One poutine starter is more than enough for two people - so filthy lip-smacking rich - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It certainly filled us enough that one chicken breast with 2 sides (sauteed kale and PUMPKIN GRATIN) was enough spilt between us for the entree. So many flavors were happening on that chicken plate, it was like Fall partying in my mouth. The gratin was outstanding (I'm a bit of a Pumpkinophile) but the kale was a little too oil-soggy. Still, really delicious.... I'd say its a safe bet to assume the food in general here is interesting, hearty, and heavenly. My only advice... perhaps get two poutines and forego the entrees all together when you visit ;-) $20 corkage fee and the staff is very nice.

    (4)

  • Alice L.

    So I feel like perhaps we came here on an off day?... Sunday brunch and this place was EMPTY. Like, crickets, only patrons in the entire restaurant empty. Which is the creepiest type of dining because you know the waitresses are hovering anxiously over you and eavesdropping on your table conversation. We started with a mini donut. $1.75 apiece, it was creme brulee flavored and indulgent, and a tiny disc was enough to split between the two of us. For my main I went with the shakshuka. I will say that it was beautiful presented, in a large cast iron teeming with tomatoes, parsley, feta cheese, and eggs. And it tasted fine, just not anything that really blew me away. The menu does have several "comfort food" offerings like hashes, biscuits and gravies, etc. The service was a bit strange that day, with several waitresses volleying our table throughout the meal. One of the waitresses was also dropping things left and right, including a dirty knife onto my friend's dress. Considering that I'm rarely in the neighborhood, probably won't be trekking out to this one anytime soon. They do take reservations, although if it continues being a Ghost Town I don't see why you would ever need them.

    (3)

  • Ryan B.

    We got there as they were lifting the gate, so no problem getting seated. Server suggested a Mimosa with oranges they were squeezing at the bar. Perfect. Got the steak burger. WOW! My wife's well-done with american, mine rare with swiss. We aren't food tourists, but since we have to eat, we like to find good/interesting places. That being said while we're in NYC for only a few days we will come back for another round before we head home. It's that good. How do you beat $12 for said burger with fries? Fresh clams came in while we were eating, but too late, I'm already hooked.

    (5)

  • Sam L.

    Cool place, wasn't a fan of the burger, or the butt on the wall that was staring at me while trying to eat said burger.

    (3)

  • Cd S.

    Reporting the lunch burger of course. It's solid for sure, but I guess my burger scale has been forever altered by Umami. The burger itself was juicy with good charred crisp. It was packed a little tight though, and then the factory bun and American cheese weren't so gratifying. Again I think I've been spoiled. A year ago I probably would see this burger in a much better light. Fries were delicious and service was great.

    (3)

  • Laura M.

    Such a cute little place. While I can't speak to too many of Brindle Room's dishes (as I actually wasn't that hungry when we came here at 10pm at night on a Saturday), I can speak to their delicious sparkling sangria, some very good french fries..and the best part of the meal - the coconut brie. Amazing stuff, really. Tasted like a sweet brie dip - really like nothing I've ever tasted before. Only downside was that the menu is pretty limited - not many entree dishes and some of your basic salads/small plates. However, whatever this place lacks in variety, it makes up for in atmosphere, as it was definitely on the more intimate side with very small tables, candles and an overall dark, but homey vibe.

    (4)

  • Sheena J.

    Super cute small hipster spot with amazing burgers and salted caramel donuts. We had the calamari special and wings for an appetizer. Very reasonably priced for the food quality. I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Mel B.

    I"ve had great meals at Brindle Room for both brunch and dinner. Their french toast here is one of the best I've had in NYC- it involves nutella and bananas so let's just leave it at that. They have adorable little homemade donuts to start with as well! Tonight I went their for dinner. We started with the roasted pumpkin and ricotta which was delicious, though I thought the ricotta would add more to the dish. Their burger is small but has a great crust on it and I'd highly recommend it with the blue cheese- I love that flavor combo with the caramelized onions. Their french fries were great too which always gives a burger meal extra points- you gotta do them both well to really impress. They came out with a couple complimentary salted caramel donut holes which is always a nice finishing touch. This is an East Village spot you can always count on for a good meal.

    (4)

  • Michael I.

    This is a small place with not much seating available. I had the burger (which is not always on the menu but if you ask they will serve it) which was featured on triple D (Diner drive-ins and dives). One of my favorite shows by the way, Guy just kills me! The burger is bare bones, some meat and cheese on a bun. No flashing lights, bells or whistles. Just a burger in its purest form and as Guy would say it was outrageous! To accompany your burger do yourself a favor and order the Rosemary fries, they're dynamite.

    (4)

  • Philip G.

    I had the burger which was really good!

    (5)

  • Will K.

    They served my wife a plate of mussels that were so far gone I thought a horse had died, rotted and been eaten by a diseased dog which then crapped it onto a plate for which this dump then charged us. When we complained they were indifferent and arrogant. These crap handlers won't get another visit from me.

    (1)

  • Eddie R.

    Worst dining experience ever. Sat for 45 minutes waiting for my food, they served everyone that came in after us. I wouldnt recommend any minorities to eat here, they attend to the other white meat first.

    (1)

  • Jay B.

    Tonight we had the sincere pleasure of enjoying the ribeye (one medium rare, the other rare) with sides including: french fries, kale, corn battered pork belly, some sort of cheesy zucchini deal and potatoes/carrots - all of which were superb! Of course the staff, adding another layer of excellence to this otherwise enjoyable evening, was nothing sort of attentive and caring. Thanks for another wonderful meal!

    (5)

  • merav s.

    We always have the burger, which is consistently great, and love their happy hour - with not only alcohol at reduced prices but also mussels and fries (large quanitity) at $5... This last time we had the daily appetizer which was shrimp in garlic and lemon - really tasty, as well as the aforementioned mussels which were good, the kale salad (always great - we now make it at home) and shared a burger. The place is not pricey, and the food always meets our expectations. Great little place in the east village. Love the complimentary mini donuts that come with the check.

    (4)

  • Mona L.

    What an adorable, charming spot! I love the set up of this restaurant--from the front benches wonderful for basking in the sun while waiting for friends, to the intimate rustic space that invites sunlight fit for groups, solo or one-on-one dining. We came here for brunch last Saturday when the weather was perfect. We started off trying all the donuts--the salty caramel was our favorite while the powdered donut was nothing special. Given that this was my first time, I got the burger after hearing all the raves and yes, it is a pretty darn good, except that it was slightly overcooked (was medium well instead of medium). But everything else was great-- the melted cheese, fluffy bun, quality, generous cut meat and tasty thick fries. My friends' dishes were delicious-- savory biscuit and sausage dish and trout hash. And the green side (kale) was more than enough to satisfy our balanced meal. After scraping our dishes, we were so full that we didn't have room to have dessert (technically, the donuts fulfilled this requirement). Affordable fare, quality food with lots of varieties and lovely spot, I am definitely coming back again to try other dishes (and maybe the burger again).

    (4)

  • Lotus K.

    i pledge my allegiance to the burger. might be my favorite thus far. can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Wendy G.

    Cute charming and clean spot. Service is good, also this place makes reservation for a Saturday night group dinner real easy! They even served us complimentary specialty donuts. Thanks! With above said, however, food really didn't impress me that much, also the menu is pitifully small, with descriptions too simple. Burger was oily but not that delicious, I've had way too many better ones, like Korzo Haus, and Burger House. Crispy salmon entree, with price point at $28 was really plain, I get better salmon at the Italian buffet weigh by pound deli. Maybe I ordered the wrong food? I really like everything except for the most essential element which is missing, sorry.

    (3)

  • Chris S.

    Fantastic service! Kay, our server, was great and the music was chill with some old school 90's classics thrown in the mix. Even though the restaurant in small, it didn't feel crowded. Perfect place for a date!

    (4)

  • LV C.

    Music is a little too loud but great food! 1) Marinated olives-- good 2) Marinated chickpeas-- very good 3) Kale Caesar-- good 4) Spicy mussels & fries-- good 5) Strawberry lemonade-- good 6) Burger-- delicious 7) Fried chicken sandwich-- very good

    (4)

  • Mikey H.

    Went for the first time last week. Figured it was time and I had to try their burger. First off, very nice setting. Warm and cozy feel. Staff was very friendly. Sat at the bar and everyone was friendly and attentive. Now for the burger. It's delicious. A little small but packed with flavor. Solid fries though may go for the kale salad next time as that looked pretty delicious. Overall, wonderful dining experience.

    (4)

  • Brendan M.

    Had an incredible experience here. A friend of mine called one afternoon and, wanting to watch basketball, had seats at the bar. When we arrived, the owner and head chef was hanging around the bar, and we spent the majority of our time there talking with him and the bartender. The owner didn't mind all of our questions and was very friendly and informative - I think he appreciated our interest. We ordered two specials and split them - the duck confit poutine and the burger. As the owner described it, the duck was very "indulgent" - but just what you'd expect. Absolutely delicious. Tender duck, tasty fries, indulgent cheese and gravy. I'd be impressed if one person finished an entire one of those on their own. The burger was absolutely one of the best, if not THE best burger I've had in the city.

    (5)

  • Eve C.

    OMG...the burger is amazing and just bursting with juices and you will want to lick up every drop. The bread is so soft and helps in making sure you get every drop of fatty goodness. It is not waist friendly but very few burgers are. I would dare to say it gives Minetta a run for its money. Don't forget to get the shrimp. By the end of the meal...your blood may or may not be too thick to go through your veins. It's not an everyday meal but save up your calories. It may not be easy on your waist or heart but your wallet will still like you afterwards.

    (5)

  • Adam K.

    Brindle Room was awesome. It's exactly what you think it is. Their food is straight up, no BS, and no fancy garnishes or crap like that. I had the Kale Salad, Wings, and Salmon. Simply cooked and amazing. You tasted the meat, not the seasoning. Bathrooms are clean, bill was reasonable, and the service was attentive.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    Brindle room brunch is TO DIE FOR for the following reasons: 1. They take reservations! Even if you call an hour before! (Perhaps the host could sense the desperate need for sustenance in my hungover state?) 2. Coffee is incredible. Pour-over coffee, served with brown sugar. 1/2 star off because it was served in to go cups and that's not very environmentally friendly. And I just really like coffee mugs. 3. The food is out of this world. We had the chocolate hazelnut doughnut to start and I ordered the pork hash special. One of the top 5 brunch meals I've ever had. We also shared the braised greens which were pretty amazing-don't miss the house made hot sauce! My friends had the shakshuka which was also excellent. I want to come back and try everything, especially the other doughnuts (can you say Salted Caramel?!) 4. I love the warm, cozy atmosphere, but it is little cramped. Hence the other 1/2 star off. 5. Service was top notch. Super friendly and accommodating.

    (4)

  • Katie W.

    Came here on a double date with my foodie idol who turned me onto scoutmob - so naturally we used the 50% deal here. It's a tiny, cozy, east village place that serves delicious comfort food and beer & wine. The waitress said we ordered the last fried chicken of the night there so that was lucky - and all the other soul food was delicious and sinful as it should be. The price got up there with alcohol but would definitely go back. 10/11/11

    (4)

  • Metzgie M.

    Trip to the city with my wife, wanted to get a burger. Read about this place from a few sources, so we tried it out. Got there basically when the place opened, and we were the first guests. Staff was amiable. Beer menu was bottle only, and limited. I actually think this is a good thing. Not exactly the choices I would make for my bar, per se, but definitely a good selection that would appease most diners. Seems like there is a large wine offering as well. I am not interested in that. Ordered a burger (opted for the Italian fries - Parmesan and rosemary) and the Bahn Mi. I went for the burger, but convinced Management Staff (aka my wife) that we should order two things and split them. Burger was over the top. Perfect seasoning. Really a special treat, and worth going to this place. Reasonably priced. Bahn Mi was interesting. They put chicken liver in the sandwich, and didn't name that on the description on the menu. My wife would never have agreed to that menu choice had we known... i thought it was ok, nothing amazing, but definitely edible. The pork was tender and delicious. Here is where it gets good - waiter walked over, and asked about our experience, seeing my wifes uneaten Bahn Mi. She asked what the flavor was - i really couldn't put my finger on it either, b/c it was so random an ingredient. When he told us, I thought, "Cool", wife was like, yeah, that's why i didn't like the sammy. Immediately, the chef and waiter offered to make us something new. I argued that I ate my half, and was part of the way through her half, and they insisted. We convinced them that we were happy, and the acquiesced. My opinion is that they wanted to make sure that even though we didn't necessarily like the Bahn Mi, they wanted us to leave happy. And we did. And we definitely plan to return. And recommend.

    (4)

  • Alexandra A.

    Group work dinner - price fixe menu. Great Rib eye, bakes oysters, and burgers. Kale salad was a nice break from the heavy foods. Skip the pork belly!

    (4)

  • Diego H.

    Great vibe and music, the Michelada is highly recommendable and the Steakhouse Burger is one of the best burgers I ever had. Fries are addictive as well!.

    (4)

  • Matt V.

    This is seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had. Thank you Thrillist! My girlfriend and I came here one Friday night after work and each ordered the burger which was AMAZING. The burger is cooked to perfection (probably medium well), and is topped with just the right amount of cheese and grilled onions and served with delicious fries. They also have great happy hour specials including $2 Genesee cans and $5 sangria, which are great to wash down with the burger. This is a great date spot with it's dark and dim lighting and just also happens to serve one of the best burgers in all of NYC. Would highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    Alrighty, if there's a way to die, this just might be it. Duck confit poutine, for chrissakes. To be fair, this was a special they had this night, so I'm not sure how often they have it. If you're not familiar with poutine, it's a French Canadian tradition of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy, all mixed together. While cheese curds sounds nasty, it's actually pretty heavenly. It's not too different from cottage cheese, just without all the cream or milk, just the curds. Combine them with gravy and french fries, and there's the basic version; add duck confit and you have a recipe for heart failure. Super delicious heart failure. We actually went to Brindle Room for the burger, which a friend of mine had heard was pretty spiritual. Um, he heard right. It was pretty insanely great (to quote the late great Steve Jobs). The meat was juicy and tender and it was prepared perfectly. It came with a kale salad with parmesan cheese and almonds that lent some sort of health credibility to the affair, or a least, slightly lessened the guilt from the poutine, and oh yes, I forgot to mention: the STEAK TARTARE. So, if you care about your tastebuds more than your arteries (and you should), go here. The ambience is quite nice and the staff and service were impeccable.

    (4)

  • Marcos R.

    The muscles were great and the fries were crisp but don't get the burger as much as you may want to. The bun isn't good and the patty was just meh. Happy hour food specials is a plus though- half order of muscles ($5), raw oysters ($1/ea), and some other things I can't remember! Would go back for happy hour just for the muscles, oysters, and a drink.

    (3)

  • Stephen L.

    Had 7pm reservations, which were needed as the restaurant is small and was packed quickly. Even with the crowd, our food came out quickly, we weren't rushed, and I got to enjoy a nice piece of salmon with some choice polenta. Beer was good too, and the wait staff was very attentive. If you like kale, you can get it in a few dishes and as a side.

    (5)

  • Shawn A.

    Don't come here for anything else other than the secret burger. And when you order the secret burger, do so is a whispered hush. Lets not have everyone find out about this place and then it then becomes impossible to get a table. Seriously folks i love this little hidden gem in the East village. Great food, amazing oysters and wonderful service. Will be back

    (5)

  • Serkan A.

    Had the steak burger at the bar one Sunday (for brunch) after reading praises for it. Very juicy and delicious. Also had the homemade chocolate donut (though could have been much bigger) but still tasty. Very friendly service. Small place that can get packed very early for weekend brunch (just a sign that both the food and service are up there). Will definately go back very soon.

    (4)

  • Jacob U.

    The burger is not on the menu. But, it is fantastic. I paid an extra $2.00 to upgrade from french fries to a kale salad. The salad was crisp and tangy with raisins and shredded manchego (at least I think it was manchego). I also had the hot shrimp appetizer, which was tasty but they used tiny shrimp; average sized would have been preferable. The best part was that dessert, a salty/sweet donut hole was free. I say, go there.

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    Stopped in on a Saturday as I was in the neighborhood. While waiting outside I overheard two people separately walk by and mention "they have great burgers" and point to the Brindle Room sign. Order finalized, I walked inside after my partner arrived. The layout is typical village, I would say there were around 10 tables for two, and a long shelf against the wall people can sit at, and a bar type area in front. The music was quite nice at first for a Saturday afternoon, being mostly Classic Rock. Then, someone must have entered "Crap German Techno" as a Pandora search term, which was not so pleasant to experience. We each got the burger, and I will tell you, it is one of a kind, and excellent. The helpful waiter said that the beef is cured in Brooklyn and brought in. The burger has a noticeably charred taste, and is rich and satisfying. I can honestly say, I've never had a burger that tasted like that. The fries were also well prepared, being somehow very fried, but not greasy at all. We had diet coke's with refills. $2 for a refill, which drives me crazy, but what can you do. I'd highly recommend the place if you are looking for a high quality burger that will expand your expectations on what a burger can be.

    (3)

  • Mark T.

    Went there to try their burger and damn was it good! Beer selection was a little small and the seating is a little cramped but the waitresses were very pleasant which make the experience nice. Definitely get the burger!

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    Awesome food at a cozy spot with a great atmosphere in the East Village. Came here for brunch with my family and loved absolutely every dish. We all ordered something different and still were upset that we couldn't try more items on the menu! We had (in order of how much I liked each): 1. Potato Chip frittata 2. Challah (banana nutella) french toast 3. smoked trout hash All were inventive dishes and worked really well. The service was great. Only had one minor complaint (which is why I kept my rating at four stars) which was that they charged for each refill on coffee, and didn't mention that to us when we ordered refills. Generally I expect that coffee includes endless refills, and think the staff should make it clear if that is not the case. Otherwise, had a great experience!

    (4)

  • Ancy N.

    It is not that it wasn't good. It was enjoyable but not memorable. Love the appetizers more than the main courses. The beef tartare was awesome, the kale salad yummy. Burger was slightly overdone though we asked for medium rare. There was no redness within the patty. We also shared the special of the day, a pork loin. It was so-so. Drinks were a little diluted. I would eat there again but I probably won't suggest it amidst all the otter choices in the village.

    (3)

  • Keith B.

    Best value and probably overall burger in the city. I've had them all. Spotted Pig, Minetta, etc etc. This my favorite. The crust is apparently from something called deckle fat ( aht.seriouseats.com/arch… ). It gives it this amazing salty crust that just accentuates the magical beefiness of this paddy. Medium Rare, American Cheese, and nothing else. The place is a great neighborhood spot, everyone is nice, and the service is superb. Eat the burger, nothing else matters.

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    3.5 stars. Came here this weekend because one of the people I was with only wanted to eat a burger for dinner. After walking around in the cold for awhile, I stumbled across the Brindle Room on Yelp. The place was cozy, and we waited a few minutes to be seated. We came around 10:30, and we saw they did happy hour again... but our server didn't tell us about it until after we ordered our first round. My first drink was disgusting..I had the Donkey Punch- champagne and hibiscus. Wow, it was just sooo sweet and was bright red like there was nothing but grenadine in it, and at the bottom was a jelly-like blob. Yuck. But, it got better once we had $1 Blue Point Oysters on the table! Yum! The cocktail sauce was 90% horseradish, so be warned to not use too much. The menu here is very small. That night's special was a burger, so one of my friends was in business. They have a section to create your own dishes. I had the Crispy Skin Salmon with Chickpeas and Quinoa, Cous Cous and Kale. My other friend had Chicken Breast with Porcini Mashed Potatoes and Braised Kale. Everyone liked their meals, but I wasn't too crazy about my salmon. It was a little over-cooked for my liking. With dinner I had a $5 red sangria, it was tasty with a hint of cinnamon, yum! All in all, this wasn't a bad little dinner, just wish I asked for my salmon at medium. I would come back.

    (3)

  • Betty Ming L.

    The prices are incredibly reasonable for such good food. Before we go on, I INSIST that you try the donuts, which are made with mashed potatoes. The result is a treat that is dense, moist, delicious -- and only $1.60! They're mostly there in the morning, so go early. Also enjoyed the $5 breakfast burrito. And for lunch, the $9 chicken sandwich was stuffed with meat, & sautéed kale, roasted garlic & horseradish aioli. If you're into coffee, that's a specialty here too. It's served up San Francisco style. Very rich (according to my friends who are java drinkers).

    (5)

  • Danny N.

    The baked oysters are awesome! $3 a piece

    (4)

  • Brendan T.

    This place is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places in NYC and I haven't even had dinner here yet. Overall I am stunned at how relatively little overall hype and number of reviews on yelp this place has received. While much of the acclaim that does exist is often directed at the burger, which well deserves the praise, I feel at least as much praise should be lavished upon the chicken sandwich, which is unquestionably the best I have ever had. All of the other dishes I have tried have been exceptionally well prepared and incredibly delicious, particularly the previously mentioned burger, apparently fashioned from scraps sourced from a New Jersey steakhouse, and the Shrimp and Grits which is also the best I have ever eaten, although my other shrimp and grit experiences are quite limited being a native New Yorker who hasn't spent nearly enough time in the South.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Small With an Uncertain Identity. Burgers are ok but not for 12 bucks.

    (3)

  • Joyce K.

    Brunch for 4 at 1PM with 4 girlfriends. AMBIANCE: Brindle room is intimate-- small and cozy. Good prices, great food, friendly service. What more could you ask for? The ambiance is perfectly west village, but you are not sitting neck and neck. Candles, wooden tables, jars for water glasses, chalkboard with drink specials. It's cute but not so cute that 2 boys couldn't rock out a brunch together without feeling a tad bit homo-- BOYS LIKE BRUNCH TOO DAMMIT! To me, the space's interior would work in so many scenarios. I would totally rent out the space for a cute wine and hors d'oeuvre event, or plan a romantic dinner date, and of course brunch is total Y-E-S. FOOD/PRICES: Sadly did not try the donuts...but --Burger ($12) was truly delicious. Though the burger was only the size of my palm, and I only ate half, I was satisfied. The patty was so juicy and flavorful, the bun was simple and fresh, and we added bleu cheese mmm. I have to say, the carmelized onions make all the difference. Such a simple burger, but a flavorful explosion! accompanied with some yummy fries. --Kale Salad ($9): As one of my friends said, this was her "dream salad". This wouldn't be big enough to serve as my only dish of a meal...so my friend and I shared the burger and salad and it was perfect for us. Kale, pears, dried cranberries/raisins, cheese, and some lemon-y dressing the salad was totally refreshing. This was on the specials menu. With so many new restaurants to try, I don't really like to revisit places in NY that often, but I would totally come back for brunch, lunch, dinner, whatever. I

    (5)

  • Maya A.

    I came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend while he was visiting from Boston..I could not have picked a better place! The portions were large, the kale and quinoa mix was delicous, and the fish was perfectly cooked. Plus, the bartender was so friendly. Plus, I love that it's not right on 14th street, it's a nice quitet walk down 10th :) Overview: -good ambience -delicious food -loveee the hot sauce -PERFECT FOR DATE NIGHT.

    (5)

  • Davis K.

    I swear on my life that it is the stalest bread i have ever eaten (attempted to eat) in my life. Toppings would be subpar if i was starved for 3 days straight. I demonstrated the staleness of the bread by attempting to break off a piece of it (made an absurd mess) as everyone in the room looked on some with horror and some with laughter. "Disgusting", one person said. Yea.....I agree

    (1)

  • Jane K.

    I returned for the burger. And so should you. Perfectly plump, cheese and grease oozing in a balancing act with the fluffy bun. Carmelized onions crammed on top. Handcut salty fries snuggling up to the pair of local half sours like the perfect pair food friends. When I'm really craving a protein-packed, carb-loading, hangover busting meal - I'll always return to Brindle Room.

    (4)

  • Liz J.

    I've been to the Brindle room when it first opened and was not impressed. I had a burger then but decided to give it a try again. The taste of the burger is good, but my problem with the burger is that the patty is way to small for the large bun that they serve it in. You have so much bread left over and not enough meat. The fries it came with is good and the service was nice but not friendly. A tiny bit pretentious but I can get over that.

    (3)

  • Lindsay S.

    Came to Brindle room on a sunday afternoon for brunch with friends. Best thing about this place is that they take reservations so there is no weekend lines-amazing. The menu had a wide variety of options and really reasonable for brunch (comparably to other brunches in the area/nyc in general). We were all so excited to order but the waitress took quite a long time to even give us waters let alone take our order. We were a bit antsy but they finally got it together. I heard good things about their coffee (pour over) and doughtnuts so I ordered both. For my dish I got the shakshuka. One word of warning--the coffee takes a REALLY long time to be served. I actually got it after my meal came, which I didnt like. Make sure you order it as soon as you sit down. Once it did come, however, i realized it was worth the wait. So much better than any other coffee served at brunch, nice bold flavors Doughtnuts were nothing special, they were not served warm and I found them dry on the inside. The salted caramel had little flavor aside from sugar. Wouldn't get again. The shakshuka on the other hand was amazing. Bright flavors from the tomato sauce and the feta cheese, the eggs were cooked perfectly. They served it with some grilled bread which was the perfect scooping device. My friend got the potato chip frittata which she wasnt a fan of but my other companion got biscuts and gravy which she enjoyed. The side of bacon was super crispy, just how I like it. The biscuts themselves were slightly dry but still yummy with jam. I would definitely come back here again!

    (4)

  • Scott J.

    Burger!

    (4)

  • Edward C.

    Backyard burger type , Very simple bun with the burger being the focus. Id def recommend.

    (5)

  • Vincent R.

    Went for da Burger! Josh Ozersky says, "It's the Best in the City." I love Josh's Pasion for food and Burgers in particular, and after seeing his latest video, saying, "The Brindle Room Has the Best Burger (New York) and I don't give a Shit!" Bravo Josh. Well I gotta tell you the Burger is Dam Good, and I respect Josh's opinions. But that doesn't mean I have to agree with him, and I don't in this instance. Yes, the Burger is Dam Good. However, "The Best in The City?" Not! Sorry Josh. But, hey, the Brindle Room is a nice chill little place, good vibe, good food, and The Burger though "Not The Best in Town," It's definitely Among New York's Top Burgers, and that's pretty Dam Good.

    (4)

  • Ben F.

    The Chef there knows his stuff..... Drink called "the donkey punch" Nuff said

    (4)

  • Cheryl H.

    My husband and I went for dinner here because we saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives the other day. Guy Fieri spoke very highly of it and we wanted to experience it also. It's a small place, so don't look for spaciousness. The waiter/host was very friendly the entire time. The wait for the food wasn't long. The food itself was delicious. The burger was better tasting and I think the best I've had in years! We could have had seasoned fries for a couple dollars more, but we stuck to the regular fries. We plan to return another day to try out other items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Brandon F.

    Simply the best burger ever created. Anyone who says otherwise, has no idea what they are talking about.

    (5)

  • Claire F.

    Yeah, I don't know, Yelpers. I feel like you kindof led me astray with this one. Melga Smarmy and I were here a month or so ago and I had high expectations because of all the great reviews, but everything was lackluster. Although we were greeted by a friendly proprietor, the place was completely empty at 7pm. We started with two of the spreads, chicken liver mousse with caramelized onions ($7) & the artisanal cheese with gruyere ($9), white wine & herbs. They both tasted like they came out of a can. And how. The chicken liver mousse was so unpalatable, especially with the pile of onions just plopped on top in a completely unappealing way, we just munched on the bread, which was slightly burnt. And the "artisinal cheese with herbs" tasted like that stuff you get for $4.99 at the grocery store. After a while of tolerating our not-so-good wines by the glass, the waitress finally came over to take our plates asking if there was something wrong with them. How do you say : "they were gross", without sounding mean? She was so nice, so we didn't say anything. I had high hopes for the duck confit poutine with fries, cheese curd & gravy ($18). I mean -- who doesn't like duck, fries, gravy and cheese? How could you go wrong? Oh, man. The cheese was congealed in chunks over flavorless, dry duck and greasy fries. I tried to like it. I did. And I think if better components were used, I would have. But it was so gross, I just picked out some of the duck and gave up. Smarmy's look of disdain was enough to break my heart as she ate her moules frites ($14), which were listed as "spicy mussels & fries". She told me they were as flavorless as my dish. And we had one of those moments where, after someone describes their dish as poor quality and they ask you : "want to try it?" There were death rays coming at me from her eyes. After this showing, and even after trying another pair of different wines by the glass, Brindle Room did not redeem itself. It was like bad diner food dressed up with French-sounding names and prices. But even if everything were half what we paid, the quality of the ingredients was just ... lacking. I won't be back. Any place that makes me look bad in front of Melga Smarmy is on my sh!t list.

    (2)

  • D B.

    Used to live in the area and Brindle Room was always a reliable place to get a great burger. Their other menu options were good too. However, I recently ate there on a Friday night. Dear lord, the 20-somethings have taken over. The noise level is out of control, you can barely have a conversation. The burger is still top-notch, but the sausage and penne was definitely subpar. Maybe it was the result of a busy kitchen on a Friday night, but in the past BR has always been reliable. Too bad!

    (2)

  • Esther L.

    Went for brunch at 12:30pm today with a reservation for 2. Was seated promptly. I had the shrimp and grits. Omguzzle good. It was so Parmesan cheesy and filling--I didn't even finish my bowl and felt satisfied. Also recommend the $1.75 salted caramel donut with one of their pourover coffees. Definitely coming back for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Jonathan L.

    Hidden gem in the east village... go for brunch and get the shashuka or go for dinner for the burger! incredibly fresh food!

    (5)

  • Colleen C.

    On our two anniversary, he picked a restaurant. It was Brindle Room. We are still together as of today, three days after this dinner. I realize this may not seem remarkable, but in the span of two entire years my dear one has selected precisely three places to eat. One of those was a burrito place chain in Chicago to which I bestowed two stars for soggy Tex-Mex. Obviously I am more qualified and am the dignified "social chair" of our relationship, and thus I usually select our dining destinations. And make the reservations. And figure out how we'll get there. Usually, he pays. This arrangement has worked out very well and I credit our tenure to this plan. In this case I was two (three!?) spicy pickle martinis deep at Bua after 5 hours in the East Village, and not in the mood to do research, even with the Yelp app. In fact, I almost convinced him to spend our anniversary in the company of 6 others that he'd never met and eat Grilled Cheese, because I was having so much fun. He carefully suggested that we try Brindle Room. Not being one to argue (haha, kidding)...I did go along with it. My thought was, "well, he cannot blame me if it isn't spectacular!" My verdict was, "actually, this was quite lovely. Just like him." See how he did that? He's a good one. -- Brindle Room is super small (though when we arrived around 930 on a Saturday, relatively empty). It has a cute little intimate, gastropubby vibe. To start: A glass of champagne, and a glass of red wine. :::clink::: Apps: Steamed lentils with habenaro: these were excellent, but were HOT. Not just spicy (a bit), but really, really hot. We both burned the roofs of our mouths, which is super unsexy. We stirred and let them sit for a good 15 minutes before attempting again. They were wonderful once cooled though! Beet salad: large portion and sprinkled with cheese. Radish salad: very peppy, fresh and also demolished! Main: Fried chicken with honey, mash and steamed kale: This was actually quite incredible. Indulgent home cooking, huge portion. Who wouldn't love fried chicken and honey!? With mashed potatoes! And kale! Dessert: Banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and candle (nice touch!): AOK. Certainly a nice treat after dinner, but nothing to sing home about. Smuttynose IPA for him. Total bill $74, which in the East Village seems downright CHEAP. The food was great, the service was excellent, we dug the vibe and were not squished in between people while enjoying our food. And like I said, we're still together and that means something! *Deliver via Seamless *Carryout available

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    Situated in the east village, this is the kind of restaurant that one should look to visit if they are coming from out of town. A bit hipster, an atypical menu (new American?), and a cool name. The food is dynamic and the tastes are great. We shared the burger, wings, and a side of roasted carrots. The burger was decadent and the wings were nice and crispy. Their house made hot sauce kicked everything up a notch. The carrots were so sweet that you knew they were fresh. Eat here!

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Sorely disappointed! Saw a feature on Diners, drive-ins and dives and couldn't wait to stop on for a burger and duck poutine. Instead, I got a server/hostess that told me it would have been better to make a reservation. We sat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. The bartender was sweet - but clearly new and the waiter on shift yelled at her over and over. Total ass - never smiled - should not be working in customer service. Again, excited for the food so we ignored the obnoxiousness! Ordered burgers with bacon med and med well, no duck on the brunch menu. Burgers came out rare and med rare, no bacon. Disappointed by the whole experience, didn't bother sending it back. The bartender was being tortured enough my her co-worker....didn't want to meek her shift worse! Terrible experience, with just an ok burger. Love Guy but this is 1 triple D spot I will avoid in the future. Don't waste your time.

    (1)

  • Emma G.

    Solid food, if unoriginal, a very cute space to come with a group of friends. The drink menu is pretty limited- but they have some solid wines and a few types of sangria and mulled wine. Also, they have a delicious michelada made with clamato juice. I ordered the smoked pork loin + two sides. The roasted cauliflower and the kale-- they were both REALLY tasty, if a bit overdone. The brightness/crispness of both veggies was completely cooked out of them. However, they were plenty oily/salty/garlicky (I mean all of these things in a good way), and I enjoyed them very much. One weird thing: I didn't actually order the kale side, I ordered the quinoa. The waitress and I even had a conversation about how it was her favorite side, and she told me everything that was in the quinoa dish... and then when they brought it out there was kale instead. I love kale, so no harm done really. But I had been curious to try this supposedly great quinoa and when I told the waiter who brought it out that it was wrong he seemed fairly unconcerned and did not offer to correct it, so I just kept it. Also ordered at our table: the porcini mashed potato side, the "tagine", the kale salad, and the pumpkin small plate. Positive reviews of all dishes. The tagine confused me quite a bit- it was actually just a delicious tomato-based stew of tomato puree, garlic, lots of veggies, served hot in a cast iron dish with creme fraiche on top and two pieces of grilled bread. I'm not sure this has anything to do with the dish I know as a tagine, but whatever. It tasted great. Prices were pretty standard, ~$20 for entrees and portions were just fine. I made a reservation for our party of 5 at The Brindle Room for a Saturday night at 8 and when we got there they whisked us to our table quickly. The space is tiny and it got VERY loud with several large groups sitting near us. So much so that we could hardly hear each other speak. Not a huge problem, but sort of irritating for being here with a large group.

    (3)

  • James R.

    We went for the burger, natch. Check this vid if you need enticement: aht.seriouseats.com/arch… The burger was indeed delicious (as were the attendant fries), certainly in the top 3 of my NYC burger experiences (other contenders, Corner Bistro and Burger Joint). Moist, savoury, toothsome. Its a cosy little spot, service is enthusiastic, and the booze menu is nice. I was especially gratified to see that the bloke manning the grill during our meal was the self same bloke from the video.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    My hubs and I had dinner here two nights ago. We specifically came for the mulled wine which turned out to be amazing. During happy hour which lasts until 7 pm it is five dollars versus nine regularly. The serving is quite measly it seems-- the mugs are served only about three-quarters full-but holy cow they pack a delicious punch and deserve to be savored. For dinner I got the roasted pumpkin which is an appetizer and my husband got the pork and mushrooms and cous cous. Mine was phenomenal-- like pancakes with syrup, creme fraiche and pumpkin seeds. A pretty generous appetizer portion. My husband said the pork was spicier than expected and thus not a huge fan. He thinks the mushrooms gave him food poisoning (as per effects that night and next day) but not sure if that is true. The ambience is cozy and our server was quite nice and attentive at the appropriate times. Music playing was not too loud, an aggravating trait in other establishments. We did not feel rushed and stayed for a while. I would go back for the pumpkin and mulled wine bc they are that stellar! (Sorry hubs!)

    (4)

  • Erik S.

    Good food, nice atmosphere, good location. I was just here for dinner, but they're definitely on my list of brunch places to try.

    (4)

  • Alan W.

    Burger is top notch. Everything else is delicious, but I can't not order the burger. Service was great. I make out of town friends eat here.

    (5)

  • Angela K.

    Dark, cozy, intimate atmosphere, but be warned some of the tables are awfully close to each other. Not much of vegetarian selection, but heeyyy its a burger joint! What I did have was really good and made up for the lack of options. I had the polenta, which was super thick, rich and creamy! Amazing. Perfect dipping sauce for the thick crispy fries! I was a little disappointed to see my only entree option was a simple penne pasta that I could make at home for a fraction of the $19 price tag. It was pricey, especially for the neighborhood, but I have to say it was unexpectedly good. Hard to go wrong with simple quality ingredients served hot and fresh. yum. My friend tried the burger and enjoyed it, but she didn't say it was the best burger she's ever had or anything like that. Four dudes were sitting next to us and looked a little ridiculous woofing down the burgers and licking their fingers in business suits. Based on that observation.. it must be good :) Free donut holes at the end of the meal! OMG incredible! Not just because they were free, I would definitely pay for those little bites of joy! Its a pretty tiny restaurant, so I would avoid it peak meal hours.

    (4)

  • Andrew S.

    Food was good, although portions were a little small. The place doesn't have much in the way of seating capacity so if you go, reservations are probably the way to go. Service was fine.

    (4)

  • rebecca d.

    I hate to do this, but.... after years of patronizing Brindle Room, I must file this report: This past Monday night, I placed a $30+(!) delivery order for a steak sandwich, fries and kale salad. They sent me the wrong sandwich, bringing the fried chicken variety instead, and, when I called them back, the hostess said that they would switch out the sandwich but just needed to reach the delivery person first. After 25 minutes, she called back and said that they could not bring me the proper order and would need to just refund the sandwich (not the whole order) because the delivery guy had left the restaurant and wasn't picking up his phone after repeated calls. When I asked if they had any other delivery staff on hand, they said that no one would be back "for a very long time." I told the hostess that I was disappointed, as I had thrown out the other sandwich (it was dry and bland and... well, not steak), and she then scolded/informed me - even though she had just said that no one would be able to come back to my apt, so I lost her logic here - that they had intended to give another person the chicken sandwich that they accidentally gave me and had, by that point, been sitting in my apartment for 30-45 minutes. To clarify, I'm not an advocate of wasting food, but ew. Now, I know service-related reviews can be quite one-sided, but I was mindful of my tone throughout the whole conversation, as I did not want to get overheated about ultimately a matter of sandwiches (as important as sandwiches are). I stressed to the hostess that I knew this was not her fault but that, as a supporter of the restaurant, I felt let down. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish my point, because she hung up on me mid-sentence. To add insult to injury, the other items that i had actually ordered were very disappointing - soggy, greasy fries and undressed, unseasoned kale with hardly any of the promised pecorino, almonds and fruit. The last time that I dined in at Brindle Room, I also found the restaurant's service problematic. We were rushed out of our table (with the funniest delivery, mind you - I quote our server: "I'm TOTALLY not rushing you guys, but we have a lot of people waiting and it would be great if you freed up the table") even though we had food left AND my friend had just ordered another $5 cup of coffee (yes, they charge you PER CUP, and I still supported this joint). It's been fun, Brindle Room. I was lured in by your brunch reservations, but I'll find a new boo.

    (1)

  • Frances G.

    Kale salad and the burger. Best one-two punch ever ... Also the art rocks!! The Brindle Room is one of my fav places to dine. And they accept reservations, which is a good thing because the place in tiny.

    (4)

  • Paolo C.

    I had the dry aged steakhouse burger and it is one of the best burgers I have ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly and was so flavorful. Glad i stumbled upon this place searching for a good burger in the east village. My only complaint is that I wish there could have been more of the burger! Price was very reasonable and service was awesome definitely on my list of top burgers in NYC.

    (5)

  • Athena C.

    Brindle Room never fails to surprise me. Last time I visited, they had this Duck Poutine which was out of the worldly amazing. Their homemade doughnuts are sweet, fluffy and light. I just came back tonight for dinner and found that menu has changed but for good reasons. I got the Crispy Salmon with spinach and Israeli cous cous. It is $23 but it is filling. The salmon is crispy on the skin but the meat is so tender and juicy. It was a great plate. My girlfriend ordered their Fried Chicken, which was not on the menu but it was awesome and huge! There are 3 big pieces and they come with kale and meshed potatoes. I was drooling looking at it.... They also got this great burger too and the fries are salty and crispy. Just the way I love them. Too bad we are on diet and couldn't try the dessert! Next time for sure!

    (4)

  • Katrina L.

    I came here for brunch with a friend and ordered a chocolate hazelnut donut to share, duck hash, and the burger everyone was raving about. Donut: very small, so don't remember much about it. Duck hash: really good and crispy, came with two poached eggs Burger: over-hyped, but came with some good fries sparkling lemonade: just right and wish I had more!

    (3)

  • Lisa R.

    I've been here both for brunch and for late night. Both experiences have been good, but I prefer this place for brunch. The service is solid and the food is delicious. It's a small cozy place with really yummy food and the stand out dish would have to be their shrimp and grits. Plus, their biscuits are legit! I've heard plenty about their burger, but each time I'm here there seems to be another dish that distracts me.

    (4)

  • Zac V.

    One of the best burgers I have ever had in my life.

    (5)

  • Alexandra G.

    Awesome food and ambiance! Upon first entrance, the cozy decor and nearby tables give the restaurant a very inviting feeling. The friendly staff only adds to this feeling! I have come for both brunch and for dinner, and both were very good. For brunch, I ordered the shrimp and grits (normally I don't indulge this much, but it was so worth it). The nicely-sized bowl was finished in minutes! A few months later, I came back and ordered salmon with sides of zucchini gratin and their kale/quinoa/Israeli couscous blend. It was served in quick pace and was delicious, but also very balanced and healthy! Overall, the Brindle Room is an excellent mix of a comforting environment and a modern interpretation to homestyle classics!

    (5)

  • Matthew A.

    The owner/chef literally, drunkenly, threatened my life over the phone because his delivery man was incompetent (and didn't have a phone). Never, never, NEVER patronize these people. They are awful. The sad thing is, before this incident, I was a regular of this spot. My girlfriend and I came in once a week. But no one deserves to be threatened while also hungry. That's adding insult to injury. I work in the restaurant industry, I understand that mistakes happen, but they don't care about the costumer. And to me, that's what's most important. Incredibly disappointing, I even contacted the Better Business Bureau and filed a complaint, people like him shouldn't be allowed to own a restaurant. If I could, I'd give zero stars.

    (1)

  • Ngoc P.

    *3.5 I was underwhelmed and kind of sad that the menu was smaller than I'd like. Everything on the menu was either between 2 slices of bread or belonged in between them. I expected so much more from the burger I got. Sure the burger itself was tender and soft but I couldn't forgive Brindle Room for that soggy bun. My chicken sandwich was good but , it's just a chicken sandwich with kale, nothing huge (okay, I admit the chicken baguette was really good but that soggy bun upset me.) The brindle smoothie was really strange at first but surprisingly, when you drink it with your meal (if you hadn't thrown it away yet), it's really good. It's like sipping gazpacho through a straw. Very mild, gingery and you can definitely taste the beets. The regular fries that came with the burger were unsalted (say what?) but the Italian fries were quite good. And finally, I now know what brindle means. I'll come back for brunch and dinner someday. Although lunch was not as good as I imagined it to be, it wasn't bad or anything, just average.

    (3)

  • Abigayle A.

    Excellent. First place in ages that has cooked my burger the way I asked (well well done) Homemade fries with sea salt are awesome!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Marvin H.

    The Poutine was out of this world. Literally one of the best dishes I have ever had. I ordered the burger which was perfectly cooked medium rare. My date had the chicken dish which was surprisingly/amazingly well seasoned. Small time place, with big time food and excellent service. I rarely review places but when I do its because I plan to drop a 5!

    (5)

  • Maggie R.

    One of the best burgers in NYC hands down. Manager/front man staff is a little rude - he gave us attitude for being early for our reservation which was odd however our waiter was awesome!

    (4)

  • Joel M.

    Oh Brindle Room, why hast thou forsaken me? I've been reading (and salivating over readings) about the Brindle Room burger for a few years now. Many fellow burger enthusiasts have crowned it best in NYC, so my excitement to sink my teeth into this bad boy was through the roof. I did the due diligence, read the reviews, googled "what the f*ck is deckle?", and touched myself to the Chef Jeremy Spector's burger creation video (sorry TMI, but wouldn't you? foodcurated.com/2011/07/… ). When it finally arrived last night? Meh. The place is super small, so I definitely recommend making a reservation and scoring some sweet Open Table points. The dark wood and understated color scheme give off a pub vibe, but the staff and clientele make it very clear you're still in the East Village (our servers outfit would not have been out of place in The 5th Element). Overall it is a cute place, albeit a bit plain. Our two servers were pleasant and attentive all night, though we did catch them exchanging a few heated words on more than one occasion. It definitely made for some awkward dinner entertainment. I started out with the mulled wine and it was the best iteration I've had so far. It was warm, a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and deep with spice. Shortly after, our burgers arrived. They smelled FANTASTIC. The patty was smaller than I thought it'd be, but it was thick. The meat to bun ratio seemed a little off, as there was about 15% more bread than burger. It was topped with cheddar and, no lie, 3 slivers of caramelized onion. My friend was actually convinced hers had no onions in it at all, so we were off to a rocky start. The taste of the burger was pretty good, but nothing mind blowing. The patty was juicy and had a great sear, but it was just a tad under seasoned. Maybe my expectations were just too high? I definitely need to show some love to the delicious hand cut fries and the house made hot sauce though, they were great. If I was in the neighborhood I'd probably duck back in to give them another shot, but I wouldn't recommend it as a destination.

    (3)

  • Timothy O.

    Awesome little spot in the east village for a brunch. Go with the shakshuka with a mimosa and top it off with the caramel donut. The atmosphere is nice. It's great for a date or a small group of three or four.

    (4)

  • Thien T.

    Too be fair, me and my girlfriend came for an early dinner so we were the only couple the restaurant had to service for awhile. I had their must try steakhouse burger and also had some of my girlfriends pasta. Both of them were fantastic especially the burger which I have to say might be the best one I've ever had. Service was warming and accompanying, but to emphasize again we were the only ones. I would absolutely, positively recommend anyone who is a burger enthusiast/lover or anyone looking to have their expectations exceeded to try this place out.

    (5)

  • Ryna D.

    I've eaten here a long time ago when they were new. Nothing particularly special and even their much reviewed burger is fairly average in my opinion. It's a good place to have as a back up of sorts but given the variety of options in this neighborhood the only time I've had their food is when I would order delivery for lunch and want something of consistent quality.

    (3)

  • Shira Z.

    Best place downtown for mussels, burgers and most anything else you try on the menu. Not to mention they're always playing really good music. Weekend brunch is great too. With a lot of good things in Alphabet City closing recently, this place makes me still have faith in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Lane K.

    My review of the Brindle Room is solely reflective of the lunch experience (the only time I go). I'm not a huge fan of the location, as it's a bit of a hike from anything but the L (and do I ever abhor the L). But I think the value proposition of the lunch burger is makes it one of the best lunch deals in the city. And given that every time I've been for a weekday afternoon it's been relatively empty (there is nothing worse than waiting for lunch, as we all have things to do), it's the perfect mix of convenience, price and flavor. For $12, you get a lovely burger with a solid dry-aged funk ($2 less than what you'll find on the dinner menu). Are there better burgers in this city? Sure--no one is suggesting that this is better than Raoul's or Minetta. But the beef has a lot more flavor than your typical gastropub burger that usually comes at the same price point. The fries, while occasionally over-salted, are plentiful and well-cooked. It is better than the comparably-reviewed lunch-only burger at Fritzl's Lunchbox, and doesn't require me to hike my ass all the way out to Bushwick. While perhaps not a destination spot, Brindle Room is always a solid choice if you happen to be in the neighborhood. And their daytime cocktails are the perfect way to get a nice respite in an otherwise busy day.

    (4)

  • Sarah V.

    Duck Poutine. Need I say more? Everything was delicious. I couldn't even finish my food!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Meh. The burger here wasn't amazing but it wasn't bad either. It was just a regular burger. The patty was thick and too small for the bun, which made eating it quite awkward because there was extra bread with no patty. The last couple of bites is also pretty salty. My friend's medium rare burger came out well done, which was disappointing. He had to sit there and wait for a new one while the rest of us ate our burgers. The Italian fries are pretty good but I don't think this burger is really worth $12.

    (2)

  • Marlon H.

    We stayed at Brindle Room, so this was very closeby. The interior is very art nouveaux and pretty. The staff very friendly. Breakfast is amazing with anything you could possibly think of . The also do real coffee - not just that watery stuff the Americans like. The pancakes and strawberries were mmmmmmm - but you'll need a huge appetite!

    (5)

  • Ronald G.

    Small spot but have heard awesome things. Went with a group of eight and may have taken up half of the restaurant. Got the calamari (terrific) and the burger which has to be one of the best in the city. Cool, chill atmosphere and the music was top notch; a blend of old 80s, 90s and top 40 mix. Want to try the other entrees but the burger is too tough to pass up, especially for $14.

    (5)

  • Liz H.

    they have THE DUMBEST policy - they serve french fries with the burger and they won't substitute the roasted potatoes (same price and offered as a side) - they will offer Italian fries at an additional cost - i even offered to pay the additional cost for the Italian fries for making an exception to their policy - i just didn't want fries i wanted the roasted potatoes - and they absolutely refused - what ever happened to CUSTOMER SERVICE in this town... what an absurd policy and how much more absurd not to make an exception for a regular customer! snobby restaurateurs are THE WORST - they lost one here and i have a big mouth so no one who knows me will go there either - their loss - there's a zillion places just as good and better in the hood - i hope they go out of business SOON.

    (1)

  • Ryan B.

    **burger review** I had stumbled upon something striking on teh interwebz a few weeks ago. A claim....a bold claim: "The Brindle Room has the best burger in New York City" I LOVE burgers.......& this claim stopped me in my tracks On top of this bold claim, I was linked to a video accompaniment: vimeo.com/26106818 Mystified by The Brindle Room's burger philosophy (choice fatty beef, shameless use of american cheese, cast-iron skillet, caramelized onions, & minimalist bun) I just had to try it. If you've taken the time to watch the video posted above, you can imagine my experience. Very f*cking delicious. The jury is still out on the "best in nyc" claim, but regardless, this was an absolutely sensual experience from start to finnish. I will say that it was kinda on the small side. I left the Brindle Room very full, but my stomach was about %40 burger and %60 fries. (The fries are the truth btw). All in all, $12 WELL SPENT. And most importantly, I'll never look at a burger on brioche with too many toppings the same way again.

    (4)

  • Ashna R.

    Lovely little brunch spot in the East Village! Wandered in here when there was too long a wait at Northern Spy Food Co and am SO GLAD we did. Had the shrimp and grits and thought it was absolutely perfect. Also, no wait at 1 pm on a Sunday was a huge plus. Will definitely be coming back!

    (5)

  • Ashley E.

    I love this place. I want to marry it and have kids with it. Went for Sunday brunch with friends. We collectively got the burger, biscuits and gravy, pork hash, and challah nutella french toast. All were amazing, but the burger wins (b&g close second). Will be back for the donuts.

    (5)

  • Mo J.

    Really chill spot for a date. Try to burger, which is often not on the standard menu.

    (4)

  • Lynne V.

    This is one of my very favorite places not only in the East Village area but anywhere. I've been here at least half a dozen times and every time has been excellent. The regular menu items that are outrageously good- baked oysters on the halfshell, the burger (has to be one of the very top 5 burgers in the city, aged ribeye is ground into the meat), the steak, the sides...once I had a special pork chop with a parmesan crust that was outrageous. the place is small but they actually DO take reservations. Prices for everything are quite reasonable. The service is always good and the complimentary salted caramel donut holes are the icing on the cake...um donut on the burger...um you know what I'm saying here. LOVE BRINDLE ROOM!

    (5)

  • Yingtee W.

    We placed an online order via Seamless on a very cold night and the estimated delivery time was 30-45 minutes. After an hour, I called to inquire and the woman who answered the phone was very nice -- she apologized for the delay, told me my order was on the way and offered to call me back in a few minutes to confirm that I received the order. I did indeed receive it a few minutes later but sadly it was ice cold. I called back to let them know and the same woman not only offered to send a replacement order right away, but she also comped everything and was exceedingly pleasant throughout. Whoever she is, she obviously excels at customer service and she, combined with the fact that the warm food was absolutely delicious (the AMAZING burger, fries and a chicken and kale sandwich), has made us loyal customers. Not only will we order again, but we'll certainly patronize the restaurant itself. This is the way to do business get your customers to come back. Thanks you!

    (5)

  • Joanna L.

    The food and service was awesome, such a tiny little place but warm and accommodating. Love that you get a donut hole at the end of the meal!

    (5)

  • Justin V.

    Five stars for brunch, four stars for dinner, but when forced to choose, going with five overall. This place is the best spot for brunch in the East Village, just judging out oldie but goodie Cafe Orlin. Brindle Room's trout hash with poached eggs is phenomenal - lot of flavor, not overly complicated, and just perfect when topped off with a little bit of their homemade habanero hot sauce. The French toast is another incredible dish, though even the very basic granola was great. A++ As for the dinner, it is definitely good but not excellent. It seems like they are doing refined food from a more upscale restaurant without the same level of refinement. One dish I ordered had flavors that were just off. I feel like you'd do well to stick with the simpler entree choices. But they have great cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, so still worth coming to for dinner if you're in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Atif I.

    I have never really understood Brunch. As someone who's seen breakfast as a meal meant to be gulped down to avoid being late for school or work, I've struggled to recall happy memories with it. I've worked at it, though: waking up in the morning with a happy attitude. I've convinced myself to look forward to that 8 am meeting, by rewarding myself with a Pain Au Chocolat, or a Bombolini. Fascinatingly, it's worked - the power of association. But, Brunch? What is it really? Is it * A socially acceptable way to start drinking from the morning? * A continuation of the previous night's partying? * A hangover cure? * A wallet friendly lunch? As someone who still finds brunch too early a meal for the weekend, I've found it difficult to agree with my early rising friends that brunch allows them to sleep in late. Always suspicious of people who're happy early morning, I confess that I've done my best to sow seeds of doubt into the minds of the happy campers making brunch plans: "Brunch is just a guy's way of letting the girl know the next morning that he's not a complete jerk." That observation has won me hundreds of hours of extra sleep :) But, the times, they're a changin'. Much that I hate how retail space devoted to men has shrunk as a result of the buying power exercised by women, I must admit that I am thrilled with how women have shaped the brunch menu: it is no longer your grandma's hybrid - a boring buffet of options spanning breakfast and lunch. A look at the brunch menus of a diverse range of eateries ranging from Minetta Tavern to A Voce, from The Breslin to The Brindle Room will confirm this. Potato chip Frittata, Smoked Trout Hash, Steakhouse burger, Mashed Potato donuts, Challah French Toast (with banana and nutella!) - I was salivating just by reading the menu. What sealed the deal was the critical acclaim for the donuts, as I was finally ready for a new sweet poison - having held off from reviewing them all these years. The server was amused when I requested that we would like to start and end the meal with donuts. It was a good call as the Chocolate Hazelnut with almonds and the caramel donuts were excellent: warm and crisp - they disappeared within the mandatory 30 seconds they are meant to be enjoyed in. Keep them a while longer, and you will see your passion diminish. The potato chip frittata started off promisingly: cheddar, scallion, paprika and topped off with fresh homemade potato chips - it was quite the treat till the salt excesses started raging war on the taste buds. Switching to the acclaimed burger: it had the tang of dry aged beef with the caramelized onions adding a sweetness to balance that, even though I opted for blue cheese (to accentuate the tang). While the bun itself seemed generic, it held itself together well. I liked the fries: thick cut, skin-on potatoes with a deep golden color, a crisp crust and flaky interior - nicely done, though they would be better served with more than the plain ol' ketchup. The service was well intentioned and cheerful. At our request, the lukewarm cups of coffee were promptly replaced with warmer ones, and our glasses were refilled promptly. But, inconsistency in execution prevents me from being a fan, especially as the finale: chocolate with peanut butter donut disappointed. Still a $ 35 bill for a filling meal for two is reason enough to return in expectations of an even better experience. Of course I picked up the tab - it's the only gentlemanly thing to do ;)

    (3)

  • Jennifer R.

    The last time I ordered a pork chop, it didn't come out overcooked, encrusted in oily breading and topped over a mysterious salad. And, the last time I ordered steak, it didn't come out overcooked, seasoned randomly and topped over deep fried kale leaves. WTF Brindle Room. WTF. They must be known for brunch and their burger (we went for dinner). Don't bother ordering anything else unless you like taking warm, steamy dog poop and rubbing it all over your new shoes. We came here scouting restaurants for a private party and left sorely disappointed. The liver pate was missing flavor and came with oddly shaped pieces of greasy, hard bread, the radish salad had way too many radishes and not enough dressing and the entrees mentioned above were so bad. There was no thought to any of the dishes and it made me sad. The service was fine however there was 1 other party dining at the same time as us so I can't really say it was great. The kitchen is partly open and I was able to watch the chef prep food and he looked like he was bored. He later came out of the kitchen and hung out with the servers by the counter. What a tool. Unfortunately, the bill had the last say.

    (2)

  • William F.

    Went here with my wife, my cousin, and her boyfriend on a tip that this was going to be the best burger I've ever had, and I've eaten at In N Out on the west coast, so I was pretty excited. We all got the kale salad and some coconut cheese bread to share for starters, and both were really solid. I'm not usually a big coconut fan, but this bread was delicious. Then, the star of the meal, the burger. I got mine medium rare with blue cheese, and prepped myself for an amazing burger...which it was, but definitely not the best I've ever had. In N Out and Burger Bar in Las Vegas were both better without question. I probably won't be back, but not because of anything having to do with this place, simply because it's so out of the way from where I live.

    (4)

  • Evan R.

    Happy new year! Had a great brunch experience at Brindle room. My burger was excellent. Girlfriend had the biscuits & gravy which were also excellent. Service was also good and speedy. prices are also very reasonable. p.s I loved their hot sauce so much...I bought a bottle for $6!

    (5)

  • Ellie D.

    It's a nice local spot. Small but with atmosphere and nice dishes. Loved the baked oysters (even though I'm not a fan of oysters usually). The main dishes were fine but nothing out of this world. Also, very nice sparkling sangria. Highly recommend it! All in all, if I was in the neighborhood again, I'd stop by and explore more of their appetizers and small dishes.

    (4)

  • Rini R.

    Beware. Worst customer service I've ever experienced. After being threatened by the owner, Jeremy Spector, on account of their incompetence, I will never support this restaurant again.

    (1)

  • Bob S.

    This used to be my most favorite place in the world. Been coming here for years. They took away my three favorite dishes, curry chicken, soba noodles, and sunshine burger. It breaks my heart but I will never go back. I was a loyal customer

    (1)

  • ReviewHaiku F.

    You have got to try One of their micheladas! Will make you see God.

    (5)

  • Erika F.

    Maybe I wasn't ready to give this place 4 stars like everyone else on here because I didn't get the burger-- but it's not on the dinner menu people, and I was here for dinner. In my opinion, the best part about this spot is the very chill & cozy atmosphere, perfect for hanging with a friend. Maybe not for a date, as the lights were on high at 9pm (my friend called them "diner lights"). The food is pretty good. It's not fancy nor is it plated prettily, but it's filling and tasty. My friend and I both had the entree option where pick your protein and 2 sides. We both had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked. Tender and flaky, yet crispy on the outside. My sides were just okay: the braised kale was too salty and too garlicky (it tasted like they just threw chunks of the stuff in instead of slowly cooking it together). The roasted mushrooms were fine, nothing special. We didn't go for apps. Asked for bread many times and the waiter reluctantly & eventually gave it to us -- but it was quite delish and warm. They gave us chocolate dipped strawberries on the house, which was a nice touch. The service was attentive, but we felt like they were rushing us even though the place was only about half full. A bit annoying but possible to overlook. I'd come back for brunch since it sounds like this is what they're good at and I liked the space and they had funky & unexpected euro synth music on that floated over us as we dined. Kinda fun.

    (3)

  • Carmen C.

    It's been quite a while, but I remember the experience was quite lovely. Best thing about it was the mulled wine (a huge plus for the Fall/Winter time). Came with a group of four and we all had pleasant experiences. I had the fried chicken here...which was amazeballs. The restaurant is kind of small (not unlike other restaurants in this area though) but make reservations and you should be good.

    (4)

  • Elvir C.

    Nice small space, warm, cozy, rustic feel. The sun shines right thru the front door and windows. Totally love the vibe here, especially during a sunny brunch. Challah French toast with brûléed bananas and nutella? Oh damn. French toast happens to be one of my perfect foods, so it was a no-brainer. Super thick pieces of challah? Crystallized, sugary, toasty brûléed bananas? Nutella? Yup. If I could top everything with brûléed bananas, I totally would. My friend ordered one of her fave dishes--the shakshuka, poached eggs with cumin and spicy tomato sauce. This one was super-hearty and flavorful. I defintiely thought this was tasty, she thought it was damn right amazing. We also couldn't pass up on their donuts. The chocolate hazelnut with toasted almonds had our names written all over it. Super-crisp, slightly dense and airy at the same time. Maybe because there's mashed potatoes in the dough? Overall, quite tasty and the perfect size, Best eaten fresh and warm. So all in all, great, quick and friendly service. Definitely a solid brunch option. Totally need to try the potato chip fritatta next time. TOTALLY.

    (4)

  • Jordan J.

    "The burger came in my mouth. Then I came." - Amal R, 7/10/12 While it's true that my buddy Amal may have some control issues every now and then, I can assure you that this was in no way premature or accidental. Our burger-inspired trip to the Brindle Room was a veritable orgy of juicy, meaty deliciousness. The two of us showed up at 7:30 on a Tuesday night equipped with a deal (can't remember through who) for 2 burgers and 2 beers. The place was pretty packed, and remained so throughout the night, but we were seated immediately at a table towards the back, and grabbed a Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' and a Session Black Ale to start (both were served from bottles). Though our initial plan had been to keep things simple and to stick to the deal itself, we found ourselves unable to resist an order of beer-battered shrimp to start. The shrimp came out pretty quickly, and was very good - thickly covered with a soft, pretty sweet batter, and served with some kind of ridiculously delicious aioli that left us flailing about like bratty children when it was almost taken away from the table (we wanted it for our fries.......a wise decision). We made quick work of the shrimp, and the burgers came out soon after. Surrounded by a hefty stack of (delicious and perfectly thick and crispy) fries, the burger itself didn't look too enormously big, but was covered with just the right amount of melty cheddar cheese and onions. We each took our first bite.......and wow. People here who talk about juiciness are not kidding, at all. This was one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had, from my first bite down the my last. It also seemed to be perfectly crafted through and through - just the right amount of cheese melted on top. Cooked to a good medium rare. A bun that was toasted just right to be crunchy but not hard. Ridiculously tasty meat, not too salty and perfectly seasoned. I was in heaven while eating this thing, and my tastebuds kicked into withdrawal the second it was gone. You'd think that after this incident I'd need some time to rest.....but oh, no. Not here. Before our check arrived, a couple of complementary sweet-potato-donut-holes with some sort of caramel sauce were brought out. This was a two-bite affair.....AND HOLY BALLS IT WAS A DELICIOUS TWO BITES. Crispy, doughy fried goodness, with a great bitter caramel to top it off, and that left me scraping the remains off of the plate with my finger. Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised by the quality of our meal here since I came a while back for brunch with some friends from undergrad. I actually started writing a review but never finished it. Apparently I was REALLY excited about the biscuits, loved the chocolate hazelnut donut, and thought the shrimp and grits was fantastic. All of that is probably true. But if I'm back here again (I will certainly be back here again), I know damn well that I won't be able to turn down another burger fix. Hopefully I'll remember to bring some tissues.

    (5)

  • Jason G.

    I discovered this place by accident. I walked in, and was pleasantly surprised, by everything. The bartender was quite pleasantly friendly. I got a Mother's Milk, which is a pleasantly refreshing stout. I got the burger, which was a pleasant $10, and was quite pleasantly tasty. Medium-rare, dry-aged, yum. With a melted, gooey layer of bleu cheese on top that really surpassed expectations. I am coming back!

    (5)

  • Cindy T.

    The Brindle Room is a great little spot for weekend brunch in the East Village. Although the restaurant is small, the nice decor and staff make it a warm and inviting place at which to dine. The challah French toast I ordered was to die for. It came with a generous glob of Nutella, carmelized bananas, strawberries, and blueberries on top, and served with pure maple syrup. It was seriously scrumptious. I'm very tempted to say it's the best French toast that I've ever had--and I've had a lot! It is the carmelized bananas that elevate its status among other French toast. My friend gave thumbs up to her omelet. She ordered a side of pork sausage and was shocked by how much meat it was. It was two patties the size of a standard hamburger. The fresh-squeezed, organic orange juice we ordered was really good as well. We were disappointed that the restaurant does not offer any potato side with brunch other than French fries or homemade potato chips, which isn't the right accompaniment to French toast or an omelet. Brunch is the only meal that I've had at the Brindle Room, but my experiences have been so positive, I plan to try the restaurant's lunch and dinner menus. I have visited the restaurant a few times for its cake donuts, which are made with mashed potatoes and cooked fresh to order. The donuts are offered in the morning until the restaurant runs out of batter. On weekdays, you can get the donuts beginning at 8 a.m., and on weekends beginning at 11 a.m. These donuts are meant to be eaten directly after they are ordered. They do not keep well. I highly recommend the chocolate hazelnut donut. Super-delicious! Credit cards accepted.

    (5)

  • Eve L.

    This place is legit! Very simple menu - no fluff, but, everything on the menu is fantastic. The food is seasonal, locally sourced, and of top quality. We had large east coast oysters on the half shell (quite a deal for NYC at $1/oyster), braised pumpkin w/ ricotta (absolutely mouth watering), fricasseed grouper w/ fat chunks of bacon, smoked pork loin, kale salad, and pork belly on wilted spinach. Booze prices stayed reasonable thanks to happy hour specials and the meal was topped off with complimentary house-made donuts. Brindle Room has an elegant yet comfortable decor, attentive wait staff, and their own house-made habanero sauce served in small glass dropper bottles. Very cool place w/ reasonable prices...good East Village/Alphabet City find!

    (4)

  • Polly B.

    Yum! They were out of brindle room donuts,but my stomach was still happy! They have these relatively healthy, super flavorful and savory meals! Well my meal was a lentil and egg dish and there was a nice kick to the whole thing. So, I know I said relatively healthy, but I guess I didn't try the burger and donuts. Next time I will try this amazing burger! So I'll update my review later!

    (4)

  • Cecilia F.

    I came here over the weekend with a friend, wanting to try something new. We usually go for Latin American food, so it seemed appropriate to change it up. The place was nice, and the service was really friendly. I ordered a chicken entree with a side of roasted potatoes and sauteed corn. I soon realized that I did not want chicken, and asked if I could change my order--the waitress was really nice and told the guys in the back. I ended up with a Pasta Alfredo accompanied with some sausage. It was an okay dish. Nothing to rave about, nothing to complain about. It was just a nice meal...probably won't return again though.

    (4)

  • Bruce W.

    Went here because it was dinner time and I should have been hungry after working all day. I was kinda hungry, not really in the mood for anything and my mind was blank when thinking of what I wanted to eat. My girl just yelped local restaurants, so we figured we'd give it a try... Must have walked and drove past it a hundred times, it's next to Moustache which I like... In any event, I ordered the half baked chicken with 2 sides - sauteed corn and the quinoa with cous cous... well gooooolllllllleeeeeeee!!!! The food was served fairly quick and the chicken was cooked PERFECT. LIGHTLY CRSPY SKIN, JUICY, TENDER that fell off the bone (I'm not yelling, had the caps lock button on by mistake). The aroma of the sides every time I put my fork in to get a bite just overflowed and gave my nose an orgasm. it was like breaking a nice bud of Sour Diesel open and boom, the whole room is a party. There was a nice surprise of a roasted tomato under the quinoa and cous cous with spinach which I don't care for much, but it was great! I tried my girl's cauliflower(don't like that vile weed) and it was tasty, good consistency and even had more than a taste. I don't dislike many foods, probably just liver, cauliflower and lima beans, and now I like Brindle Room cauliflower! For not really being in the mood to be hungry, but was, I ate every single smidgen of food.. The fries were good too and the ratatouille was tasty and fresh, not soggy like so many make it. The decor was very soothing, as was the music. Our server was great, not too over bearing, not invisible either. Filled my iced tea when I finished the first glass and cleaned our plates shortly after finishing our food. 5 stars for this little gem, can't wait to go back and try something else! Stay tuned, as I want another tastegasm sooner than later... OH, and the homemade hot sauce was THE BOMB!!!!! Tasty as can be with a good little zing (probably hot for most people)!

    (5)

  • Cyndi D.

    Ditto Bruce W's review.... im not a copy-cat just his lazy girl who agrees with his review

    (5)

  • Irene H.

    I ordered the steakhouse burger and fries for delivery on Seamlessweb. I felt like the burger was hyped up too much here. It was ok, but not mindblowing. The fries were a HUGE order, but way too salty. It was the first time I felt like spuds could die in vain. Some people mentioned that the steakhouse burger was lunch only. I just wanted to note that the Seamlessweb also has it for dinner... Also, it was a nice touch that an order of Diet Coke was accompanied by a plastic cup of ice.

    (3)

  • Tim T.

    Everyone in our party really enjoyed their meal. The carbonara pasta, burgers, kale salad were all VERY good. We went in the evening and I was hoping to have the donuts for dessert but they only make the whole donuts for breakfast/brunch. They give each person a complimentary caramel donut hole though-it was decadent but not enough. Service was spread very thin and we had to ask for several things by flagging down someone. Good atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    potato chips fritata gravy and biscuits sessions dark lager cruised in midday sunday seated and served timely food done well. portioned well. think i may start adding potato chips to my eggs now too. where can i buy that beer??

    (4)

  • Hala H.

    Came here with 2 friends for dinner last week. Despite the popularity of the burger here, we decided to skip it and split a couple of other dishes. Started with the daily shrimp special - topped with with a garlicky tomato-based sauce and served with thick slices of toasted bread. Super tasty, although a little on the oily side. Grouper Fricassee - the bartender suggested this while we were waiting for our table, and it was a great choice. The fish was perfectly cooked and the bacon added the right amount of salt to the dish. Spaghetti & meatballs - normally I wouldn't order something I could make at home, but the waitress recommended this one. It was delicious. I'm glad we split this because the portion was way too big for one person...unless you're training for a marathon. We finished with the potato doughnuts. Although we were all stuffed by the time they came to the table, there wasn't a crumb left. The food here was great and the staff was incredibly friendly. I plan to go back.

    (4)

  • Charle M.

    In theory, this is exactly the kind of restaurant I love. Comfy, small, non-pretentious, friendly and accommodating waitstaff, nice location, best restaurant-made hot sauce ever, and for the most part- a limited menu featuring trusty non-healthy food things. I came here on a Friday night and the crowd was a chill and lovely bunch, dates and groups alike. Quite frankly, outside of the hit-or-miss cuisine, I don't know what it is about Brindle that I don't fully appreciate. Let's start with the hamburger. Apparently it's "Top Ten In The City" famous but I have never had it so there isn't much to say. My dining companion would have ordered it but he didn't see it on the menu so, as he somehow missed the multitude of hamburger plates floating out of the kitchen every other second, he did not get to partake in this Top Hamburger greatness. I asked for the crispy seared salmon which, at least judging from this one time experience, was a half-hearted attempt from the kitchen at best. The red quinoa and Israeli couscous that is was plopped on, however, was uber enjoyable. The salmon leftovers are still sitting in my fridge, the aforementioned couscous is not. The steak tartar was a little too caper-ie, as it usually is when I have had it delivered as well, but the moules frites more than made up for it. Delivery, wise, Brindle is fairly solid. At least it has been for me. It's not on the in-restaurant dinner menu, but the Frito Pie reminds me of home- and not just because it has five thousand calories a fork-full as most edible things from Texas usually do. I have ordered the steak tartare a few times and havent ended up dead afterward, so that's always a positive. The spicy stewed lentils? Spicy stewed perfection! The fries are better in the restaurant than they are delivered, but that's a forgivable offense I suppose. They offer delivery for lunch, too. Three stars for the food, one for a restaurant with great waitstaff serving micheladas. Not really sexy but certainly a good down-to-earth dinner spot.

    (4)

  • judy n.

    That lonely star was for the sangria. When we sat down in the 98 degree heat, there was tepid water on the table (we got ice). The waitress brought my friend's drink, but I had to wait for mine. She served the oysters, no mention (or interest) in what type they were. They were bland with sauce out of a jar, the mussels were dry and smelled bad, the fries were old and burnt. The kind of meal that made you want to stick your fingers down your throat. Truly awful.

    (1)

  • Jennifer S.

    Amazing. Everything.

    (4)

  • Mariel M.

    The boyfriend, myself, and a friend LOVE trying out new restaurants & whatnot, so I was pretty excited after reading the reviews for Brindle Room to finally try it. The tables are really close to the seats against the wall and there's not way to readjust the table. We ordered the pate and cream of mushroom soup and the fried chicken as appetizers (we like to over-order :). I love cream of mushroom soups but the one at Brindle Room didn't make me happy. It was a bit on the spicy side (I don't like spicy) and not enough of that mushroom taste. I didn't even finish the bowl. The pate was delicious and was quite a bit for the three of us but since it was really appetizing, we somehow managed to finish it. The fried chicken + honey on the side was great as well. For our main, we all ordered the burger in which they're "famous" for. Took quite a bit for the burgers to make it to our tables but we were enjoying the pate so much that we didn't bother with the time. Anyway, the burgers and fries arrive on the table and we quickly take a bite into the burger. As I'm chewing, I notice that the underneath of my tongue had started to dry up.. so much so that it was uncomfortable and I had thought I was undergoing an allergic reaction of some sort. I look to my boyfriend and friend to see how their burgers were and they had spit out their bites because they too were getting a weird sensation underneath and on the sides of our tongues! I've never felt that before! Figuring that it was too much salt, we sadly had to tell the waitress to send the food back (we usually NEVER do this and I felt bad for doing it, but c'mon.. I COULDN'T EAT THE BURGER!) and we didn't mind waiting for a new batch of burgers. The shoestring fries were actually delicious though. We get the new burgers and hesitantly take a bite into the burger again.. The dryness that we had experienced with our prior burgers didn't set in as quickly but after chewing a few bites, that weird dry sensation underneath my tongue was now also on the sides of my cheeks. I didn't take another bite of that burger.. but tried to wash it all down with two glasses of water. It's too bad that the burger wasn't even "okay" to finish it. Restaurant gets 1 star, and pate/fried chicken gets an extra star!

    (2)

  • Jason W.

    If you get a reservation here don't expect them honor it. Hostess was rude, unprofessional and had poor customer service skills.

    (1)

  • Navin C.

    Came for brunch. Menu is southern style and not too extensive. BUT tasty. I got the Biscuits and Gravy which definitely hit the spot. Will definitely come again.

    (4)

  • E c.

    I've eaten here twice now and the food is fantastic. I don't know about the burger but I had the lamb salad tonight and it was the best thing I have eaten in a long time. I eat out in 'great' New York restaurants pretty often and rarely feel compelled to write a review. Everything was delish. Love the complimentary donut holes with the check. I'll absolutely be back.

    (5)

  • Jonathan M.

    Great atmosphere in the lower east side, and very attentive staff. We were there for brunch, which was based on a short but well though-out menu. The smoked trout hash and the steakhouse burger were particularly good. If you happen to stop by, be sure to buy some of the housemade hot sauce

    (4)

  • Sachin P.

    pretty good, but not great. I think the bun was too small and the burger was slightly under-seasoned.

    (3)

  • Sung K.

    3/1/2 mixed feelings. Came here for a take out burger. I mean, that's what they're known for after all. I was not pleased with the take out service though. They had my order mixed up with somebody else's and by the time I realized, I was already on my way to a friend's. So my burger was done medium (unless the chef fucked up) without cheese on top. meh. Burger tasted good. 6.5/10. Juicy, but lacked a bit in flavor. More seasoning perhaps? Would like to return and try it the way I wanted to the first time. But, the fries were one of the best I've had in the city. Believe me, they were perfect. Chef's own hot sauce was not able to be given to me in a small container which didn't really make sense to me. Everybody else was using it at their table, so why couldn't they just put it in a ketchup container they use? Stupid.

    (3)

  • Saara H.

    I love this place; I want it to be my spot - my Cheers, my Central Perk, my MacLaren's. Chill vibe, hip hop, and fantastic food. Would definitely come back for the shakshuka - made for a wonderful (and really inexpensive) brunch. And they take reservations (good to know that you can still find delicious brunch options without an hour wait in E Village)!

    (4)

  • Rae P.

    Based on all the other reviews, I must have visited this restaurant on a really, really bad day! But as anybody knows, the best restaurants don't HAVE bad days. Ergo, my review of the Brindle Room. Two friends and I stopped in for lunch on Sunday afternoon. We really liked the vibe of the room, but waited FOREVER: for drinks, for our orders to be taken, and then for our food to be delivered. It looked like, for the entire room, there was one waitress and one cook in the kitchen. It's a small dining room, and I'm sure if said waitress and cook were more talented, they could have managed it easily. However, it was very apparent that they were overwhelmed and our grumbling stomachs were the biggest proof. When the food finally did come, it was disappointing. My biscuits and gravy were sad - dry biscuits, bland gravy, and quite literally, the most salty poached eggs I have ever eaten in my life. My mouth actually burned. Friend 1's burger and fries was "fine" with the exception of the grease-soaked bottom bun. Unappetizing. Friend 2's shakshuska was also "OK" but definitely lackluster. After we paid the bill and bolted, we tried to enjoy the rest of the sunny, beautiful afternoon. Cut to half an hour later, when I was doubled over out front of a mattress store on 1st Avenue, howling because of my horrible, painful stomach cramps. For the rest of the afternoon, we took turns experiencing varying levels of sickness and popping Pepto Quick Melts. On a day that was supposed to be delightful and fun, the Brindle Room stopped us in our tracks. It may have been a total anomaly, but it's worth mentioning!

    (1)

  • Vanessa H.

    A true neighborhood restaurant -- unremarkable, competently executed and reasonably priced new American food. Had the salmon with crispy fried skin on red quinoa was healthy and delicious.. The stewed veal and creamy polenta, on special, was bland. If you come with a large enough group (we had 7 in our party) you'll be offered a $40 pp all you can eat, try everything on the menu deal (sans alcohol.) We weren't hungry enough to partake, but something to consider.

    (3)

  • Maryann S.

    Being old and cranky my husband and I had very low expectations for the Brindle Room. Walking in on Super Bowl Sunday we were greeted with a number of things I particularly loathe in a restaurant: a surfeit of young white frat boys, their tiny Asian girlfriends, tall chairs and a giant TV. Luckily, as you can tell, I am open-minded. We ate what turned out to be an excellent meal. I - 2 perfect fried oysters; 2 excellent baked oysters and a better than average beet salad with pickled onions and preserved lemon (which is on the verge of being abused by the chefs of NYC, no actually is being abused), and absolutely brilliant lapsong iced tea. My husband loved the hamburger which he thought was cooked perfectly and the excellent fries. He also liked the buffalo wings which I think were discounted because it was Super Bowl Sun. The service was excellent too - attentive but not intrusive. The atmosphere was not nearly as insufferable as it could have been because most of the crowd although looking boisterous were on their smart phones and not talking to each other or the TV, and a real treat was the sighting a perfect hipster seated inches away: beard, faux fur jacket, Pabst blue ribbon and tiny Asian girlfriend. I don't often get to see these types in their natural habitat, so it made going out in my neighborhood, which I rarely do anymore, exceedingly festive.

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    Great place to enjoy a small intimate brunch, lunch, or dinner with your someone special or even a group of friends. Smaller place, but makes it feel more exclusive. Menu had a lot of different options that steered away from basic and blah foods. Burger was a bit greasy, but was at least warned about that upfront. Still really tasty! Our server (tattooed) guy was awesome and made us feel like regulars. I would suggest giving this East Village gem a try anyday of the week.

    (4)

  • Sarah H.

    I went on a Wednesday night at 5:30 and had made reservations for two, just in case. Turns out that 5:30 on a Wednesday night is not in high demand. Anyways. It's a really really tiny restaurant, maybe seats 20. Service was fantastic. The short Asian girl who was our server (sorry, forgot your name) is the most amazing person ever. I totally forgot what good service is and THANK YOU for reminding me that it 1) does exist and 2) can exist in NYC! I had the burger. It was delicious. No lettuce, no tomato, no onions, whatever. Get it with American cheese and medium rare. I *inhaled* the thing. Fries were standard. But seriously, for a plain burger it was delish. It's not going to knock your socks off, but for how much crap everyone was giving it on Yelp...it was actually pretty good. Note: everyday 5-7 and 10-something(?) is happy hour. $1 oysters, $5 mussel and fries.

    (4)

  • Tanner C.

    Might be one of the easiest reviews I could possibly right, so here it goes. Go hear, eat here, get the burger, don't order anything cooked more than medium. Get a beer, shut up and eat. Simple.

    (5)

  • Adam C.

    The burger is good, nothing really worth coming back for to be honest. I picked up so i can't comment on the service but everyone seemed nice. The bun was boring and the burger had no character to it. The fries were good but soggy. For 15$ I would definetley recommend somewhere else to fill your burger craving. Considering the amount of reviews I'm surprised this is so widely regarded

    (3)

  • Stephanie C.

    The Brindle Room is one of those rare restaurants that truly sticks with you. I went there once, close to 5 months ago, and I'm still like, dreaming about it. Here's why: Pros: The food is unreal. My husband caught an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives when The Brindle Room was featured...and boy, am I happy he did! We made a special NYC trip on my birthday specifically to try two dishes: 1. The Duck Confit Poutine - a.k.a. cheese fries for adults! These were absolutely unbelievable-tasting. Thick steak fries covered in cheddar cheese curds (which were so fresh) and duck gravy. The two of us would have been full just sharing these fries! But of course, this was only our appetizer before... 2. Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - the best burger of my life thus far. And believe you me, I have noshed on QUITE a few burgers in my time!!! The genius of this burger lies in both the cut of beef used, and the simplicity of the way the burger is presented...on a light, unobtrusive roll that supports the burger, but doesn't overtake it; perfectly caramelized onions; and per the chef's suggestion, cooked medium, and served with melted American cheese. To put ketchup on such a masterpiece would have been a sin!!! It was so perfectly seasoned and flavorful, just as it was. Also, the size of the burger was just right - it wasn't monstrous in comparison to the bun, and I wasn't roll-me-out-the-door full afterwards, even though we had a burger each AND the Duck Confit Poutine. Cons: The restaurant itself is not very spacious. With the kind of food they're churning out, they could easily fill a stadium of eager customers! But part of its charm is its tiny EAst Village location, so I understand that they don't necessarily want to sell out for more square footage.

    (5)

  • Laura O.

    Look, I have NO idea of what a "new" american food is supposed to taste like. But whatever that is, Brindle Room nailed it! I would strongly suggest the Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - it is simple yet delicious! I feel like I could have had 3 of them in a row (but I've got a self-esteem to watch for, you know... lol). Oh, and go with the chef and order it medium with American cheese! You won't regret it! (I was too hungry when I got there, in case you do)

    (5)

  • Marie T.

    We came here for lunch time at 12:30 on a Thursday. We were the first one's there, but the place got filled quickly. Their menu for lunch has minimal choices. I like this because it can make ordering easier. There's only one beef burger on the menu. The other sandwiches are portobello mushroom sandwich, chicken sandwich, etc. So I had the beef burger with the Italian fries (sprinkled with parmasean cheese and rosemary) instead of regular french fries. The beef was tasty! I just wished they would use a better tasting hamburger bun. But the overall taste was great - tender and juicy. There was only cheese (you can choose from cheddar, swiss, jalepeno, etc.) and grilled onions in the burger. None of the extras like lettuce and tomatos so the taste of the beef comes through nicely. I've only been here ONE time so I can't say anything about consistency. It's a small place so I'd recommend that a party of 6 would proabaly be the biggest number of people you can bring and still comfortably converse. I didn't really look at their drink menu so I can't tell you about that.

    (4)

  • Tracy O.

    Had late night oysters for an appetizer which were good. All four of us got the burger which was excellent. The fries were fresh cut and cooked to perfection. This place is very small. Only 5 tables and some single bar seating. I would recommend if you come with a party of four to make a reservation. Very good. We had a 9:45 pm reservation and others were still coming.

    (4)

  • Barry A.

    Friendly service, fantastic hot sauce that tastes almost exactly like the Blazin sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings but nowhere near as spicy. The burgers here are overrated and overhyped. The cheese tastes cheap and lacks any tangy flavor and the meat itself is overlooked and not seasoned well. It lacks any of that grit or mineraly profile or savoriness like a burger from Spotted Pig or Gramercy Tavern. The buns are indistinguishable from store bought wonder bread. They would benefit from using a buttered Martin's potato bun lightly toasted. There's no variation in the textures either.

    (3)

  • Clare S.

    Good, but overhyped. My pal wanted to try Brindle Room because he saw it featured on DD&D. I've also heard a bunch of NY-ers recommend it, so we gave er a whirl. Generally, I appreciate the limited menu approach contemporary American cuisine joints have been pushing over the last few years. But Brindle's Room's menu was a bit too basic IMHO. Their selective menu was boarderline lazy. I settled with the kale salad and my homie got the burger that was featured on DD&D. He liked the burger, and I liked my salad. But nothing was wow-zerz or inventive. That being said, it's a cute little joint, has a good atmosphere and good food. Just keep your expectations in check.

    (3)

  • Morgan W.

    Do yourself a favor and skip this burger. What I dislike more than hype about mediocre food is mediocre food itself. I was really excited to try this burger and really wanted to like it. The space was small, but they definitely made use of every inch of the space. The blaringly bright TV screen near the cash register at the bar really distracts from the cute and intimate atmosphere. Why even bother dimming the lights and bringing out the candles? The chef's choice is to cook the burger at medium. Fine - I usually pick medium rare, but I've found that often times, the juices from a medium rare burger render the burger buns mushy, flattened, and intolerable to eat. Given that fact, when I say I want a medium cooked burger, I'm expecting the burger to be cooked medium. You don't tell your barber you want a 1 centimeter trim and walk out with half a foot of hair chopped off from your head (although I feel like that happens more often than it should). Do you feel my frustration yet? We ordered the burger (off the menu), which was priced slightly above average in relation to some other joints in the area (Whitman's Juicy Lucy $11, Bareburger $10, 5 Napkin Burger $14). The burger consists of a sizeable beef patty topped with a slice of cheese and caramelized onions sandwiched between 2 toasted hamburger buns. A generous helping of potato fries comes on the side. If you're opting for a healthier option, for $2, you can substitute the fries for a side salad. The beef patty was cooked much too well-done to be considered "medium" and lacked seasoning. My friend said that buns reminded him of the McDonald's buns, but that was a compliment on his part as he has an unhealthy obsession with their Big Macs. The sweet caramelized onions were a nice touch and added flavor to the burger, but it wasn't enough to remedy the overcooked patty.

    (2)

  • Kristine M.

    One of the best burgers in the city. Reasonably priced. Wine is served in mason jars so you definitely get a glass and a half. Home made donuts!!! Service is good.

    (4)

  • Kristen K.

    Love the food here! Im not much of a burger eater. But when I do crave one occasionally, this is the place to come. The dry-aged meat in a burger, with cheese, & caramelized onions- pretty simple, but delicious and juicy! Ive also tried the duck poutine, spicy mussels, fries, kale salad- all very good and worth trying :)

    (5)

  • Erin H.

    Excellent burger, but I also love the mussels and fries. The menu here isn't vast but it's self explanatory American Comfort food. The Owner Jeremy is super nice and they let the wine flow at this place. Try the burger, it's nothing crazy, just a good classic burger they're now famous for.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    The Sebastian Steak Burger ranked # 1 Burger in New York City by the The Food Network lived up to its ranking! Fantastic!!

    (5)

  • Andrew N.

    It's pretty good, not great. My friends and I came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was surprisingly empty for brunch hour. The shrimp and grits I got was delicious - creamy and full of shrimp, egg, and grits. Two of my friends got the burger and it was just alright - pretty small and nothing special really. They charged $2 for a side of braised kale but it tasted meh to me. The hostess and waitress were RAVING about a new grilled potato with aioli appetizer they had but it was severely disappointing (it was like undercooked potatoes with aioli...). The drinks saved the meal, though. The red sangria I got was delicious and my friends were happy with their small selection of beers. Overall, its a decent place but it doesn't really stand out among the many, many brunch places in NYC that serve amazing foods. I'm not sure If I would come back, but the no wait is tempting.

    (3)

  • Eric G.

    The banana-Nutella French toast was definitely worth the price of admission. I was food coma'd by the end of our brunch. Unfortunately we didn't have reservations so had to sit along the wall counter which meant our party of three was sitting next to each other on high stools instead of at a table. But in the end, for what we were expecting (experience and quality), it hit the spot. Service was pretty good too. Coffee is french press btw. Flavor was pretty good. Next time I'll be sure to get the burger here, since it's their claim to fame

    (4)

  • Gracie J.

    5 stars for Brindle room and their famous Steakhouse Burger! I consider myself a burger enthusiast/snob, and I was skeptical at first when my boyfriend said that this one was the best! For once, he was RIGHT! OMFG, it's everything! We train at Tompkins and if we plan on having lunch after, we head right over there! It's hardly jumpin at that time so you can usually get a table. They play badass music, service is great! No complaints! If you're looking for da best burger in town, look no further than Brindle Room! They also have a really awesome hot sauce! Soooo yummy!

    (5)

  • Mariam A.

    Didn't want same old, same old for lunch today so I decided to order from Brindle Room. They deliver to 14th street and I was in a mood for a burger. I ordered the steakhouse burger which was actually very good. Second time within a week that I liked the onions, they added real flavor to the patty. Meat was juicy and flavorful. Fries on the other hand were soggy and extremely oil. Also, most of them were clearly cooked too long. I am very particular about fries and this the Brindle Room does not do well. Also had strawberry lemonade which was good, not too sweet, but not something extra special. All in all, okay lunch place. Make sure you order ahead cause delivery took a while.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    Great burger. Found this place on our day in the city after seeing it on Food Network. We were not unhappy. I wanted to have the duck poutine, but it is only served at dinner. The burger and fried chicken sandwich were so good. I would have given 5 stars, but it was almost as though our coming to the restaurant was a bother for the staff. It would have been nice to have felt welcome.

    (4)

  • Chief H.

    Most everything in NYC was closed the day after the Great Blizzard of 2010. Frantically calling restaurants around town, phones just rang endlessly, disappointing me at every turn (can you accomodate a group of 9?), but Brindle Room came through in the clutch. I guess it's not surprising, since chef and owner Jeremy Spector apparently lives above his cozy East Village spot. Lucky for us. We ended up taking nearly half the seats in the narrow restaurant. Steve accidentally called it "The Bindle Room," which sounds like a secret hobo hangout, but it's actually very nice inside-- dark wood dominates, with two rows of hightops leading up to a long bar in the back of the restaurant. That day burgers were very good. Sure, there were some minor issues, but for obvious reasons I was in a forgiving mood. Even so, I was floored by how much complex, dry aged flavor was packed into the beef, which dominated in a way that seemed even more pure than the infamous Minetta Tavern Black Label Burger (and at $13, for at half the price). However, I had some minor issues with the cheese selection (no American?) and the fries were nothing special. According to Jeremy, he uses the trimmings from his partner at Sebastian's Steak House in Morristown, NJ, where the steak is dry aged on premises. The blend itself is a combination of a bunch of cuts, that can apparently change based on what's available. From his explanation, he was clearly excited about the quality of beef used in the burger. A few weeks later, even after eating a slew of incredible burgers, the Brindle Room's burger still haunted me. So last week I stopped by for a late lunch (the burger is only served at lunch) and eagerly ordered a burger. To my sincere delight, they now have American cheese. As good as the first was, the second burger was even better: cooked to a perfect medium rare and sporting an incredible sear which gave way to loosely packed meat leaking aged beef juice, each bite coating my mouth in complex, fatty flavor. This time, the onions were far more caramelized and the fries look much, much better (and there's about 3x as many). I've eaten a lot of great burgers recently, and lately my preferences have leaned towards thin, griddled patties, but this may have been the best of the lot. As I said, it's only available for lunch, so I recommend finding an excuse to skip out on work ASAP. In the meantime, I'll be fighting my own cravings (and returning to try the rest of the menu for dinner). Pics: flickr.com/photos/lawand…

    (4)

  • Cecilia Z.

    This tiny place is a gem, especially for this deep part of EV/Alphabet City. And when I say tiny, I mean tiny... The entire restaurant probably has just 8 tables, and holds no more than 20 people. But you know what they say, good things come in small packages. I came here for brunch recently with a reservation, which was definitely a good call since the place is so small. While their brunch menu is somewhat limited, it had a lot of variety and really caters to just about every type of eater. The majority of the menu definitely screams comfort food though, with such dishes as biscuits & sausage gravy with poached eggs, french toast with nutella and caramelized banana, and freshly fried donuts (made with real spuds!). I ended up ordering the smoked trout hash, for something a little different, and was pleasantly surprised by how hearty and flavorful it was. The chef doesn't skim on the smoked trout at all, almost piling on an entire trout fillet chopped into large chunks, perfectly fishy and slightly smokey in all the right ways. The bf ordered the famed Sebastian's steakhouse burger, which was served with skin-on fries and a slice of pickle. He very much enjoyed the burger, and was satisfied with the quality of the meat and the portion size. Here's another kicker: they have a smokey, chipotle-like housemade hot sauce that is both tangy and spicy. It was awesome on my smoked trout hash, and would certainly spice up just about anything! And if that's not enough, they also serve freshly squeezed orange juice and pour-over coffee (look at the small bar at the back for yourself, you'll find the industrial juicer and coffee setup). The Brindle Room is a great little place offering updated American classics at more than reasonable prices. Like I said, good things come in small packages.

    (4)

  • R. S.

    This place is a fav in the neighborhood. Their chicken liver spread is a most beloved starter. And, now I hate to advertize this, but when I was in there for happy hour today they had dollar oysters. I don't know if that's a regular thing, but if so I will certainly be more regular at their happy hour. I've been several times and every time they hit the mark with food and friendliness of staff.

    (5)

  • Lynn F.

    Heard it had a good burger which my friend wanted. ,but theres much more. It was smaller than I thought. The server was very nice and helpful choosing wine and when we asked for favorite dishes , gave us good suggestions. I hate it when they say everything is good .Its probably not or they dont reallly know or care. The fried calamari was really good. Crispy and flavorful. Good burger. They let me sub out the quinia (not a fan) for mashed with my salmon. Which was also cooked perfectly. We are fans!

    (4)

  • Foufikins C.

    Brunch review only. Menu egg offerings are many variations of poached eggs, poached eggs and more poached eggs. Sides are a whopping $5. Yet if you want to substitute bacon for kale in your meal it's an extra charge despite them each being the same price as sides - weird math if you ask me. Music was blaring so loud we had to ask them to turn it down. Coffee was offered in a paper cup?? Kale salad was good. Conclusion: Too many issues to make it worth going back.

    (2)

  • Andy C.

    Cool place nice food a gem :)

    (4)

  • tiffanie n.

    I really liked this place. For appetizers, definitely get the fried oysters with avocado and bacon. Great combination of flavors. Steak tartare was good too but fried oysters were better. On the dinner menu, the hamburger isn't on it but if you ask for it, they'll serve it. My hamburger was sooo good! A bit too greasy but delicious. Cooked just right. Didn't like the fries that much though. The fried chicken was also good! Porkchop was a bit dry. Staff was friendly and nice.

    (4)

  • Melinda C.

    5 to a 4. Guess M wasn't thattt in love with it all. Still real yummy and reasonably priced. ===== When you walk in for brunch, your nose and your company will be confused in the best possible way. In what's supposed to be a new American bar/restaurant, you'll be overwhelmed with the smell of spices most notably of smokey cumin. Per usu when the waiter comes over (with per unusual earrings the size of quarters) I order an oj and M orders a bloody mary, but oops they don't do bloody marys. What they do make are delicious micheladas... a savory, spicy beer-based tomato drink. (M described it as tasting of beef bullion... It really is quiteee savory, but beef stock? Nahhh..) When the menu arrived, a lil quick deductive reasoning led us to correctly believe it was the shakshuka that we first smelled when we walked in. M ordered this crazy dish. I ordered the French toast--challah bread, berries, and nutella.. there was no resisting... with a side of bacon. The shakshuka was wonderfully smokey, yet light. M isn't a big eggs person, but he nearly licked the cast iron pan clean. The dish comes with two bias cut, nice-sized buttery baguette toast. My challlllah French toast was equally and oppositely sweet. With everything involved the dish still seemed lighter than most French toast which was great and allowed me to enjoy my side of bacon all the more. So yes it's $5 for a side of bacon, but there's enough for two. Mind you the bacon is thinly cut, so if you only like thick cut bacon this isn't for you. That said, i liked that it was a bit on the crispy side, so it definitely made the grade for me. We'll be back... And ooh.. Saw the sign on the door that they deliver--yay @seamless!

    (4)

  • Kunal S.

    Good little EV brunch place. Big plus is that they take reservations for brunch on the weekends. The food is good. Not exceptional but solid. I got the French Toast, which I never do and thought it was pretty good. The ambience is good and comfortable. Great place to go for brunch with a few friends on the weekend without having to wait too long. It would be great if they got an Espresso machine.

    (4)

  • Yunji L.

    Thoroughly impressed by their New Years Eve tasting menu! Most of the reviews on Yelp was about how good their brunch is, so I was a bit skeptical on trying this place for dinner. However, to my surprise, it ended up being one of the best meals I've had at a restaurant! The place is small and rustic. Our waitress was so friendly and cute, I would come back just to get served by her again! Our dinner in one word; Kale galore! They had the freshest kale that day and was incorporated in 3 of the 5 courses we had but I ended up wanting more. It was not boring or repetitive at all. I feel like I've never had good kale before. The most memorable part of dinner, although, was the goat cheese and herb bruschetta appetizer. Cheese was so creamy and perfect. The tangyness just coated my palate and I was ready for the meal! Yumm! Then there was the steak and the doughnut hole dessert! Wow... writing this review made me very hungry. I've better get myself to brindle room very soon!

    (5)

  • Corey M.

    burger was delicious and perfectly seasoned. fried chicken sandwich was also good. That hot sauce was sooo good on everything just as they say. You can't beat the prices.

    (5)

  • James A.

    Yeah, this place should be called "Are You Fucking Kidding Me? - Breakfast for Douche Bags on the Go." Now in its defense, we didn't actually eat the food - however, GOD KNOWS WE TRIED 3 TIMES DURING THE HOURS POSTED ON THEIR WEBSITE! Only to get a 'my-dad-is-paying-for-this-years-business-venture' response of "Uh.yeah, we don't go by those hours anymore..." Really shithead? Take into consideration that people may travel to try your place and being open when you feel like it is about the same business plan the past 7 businesses in your spot (in as many years) adopted and look how they're doing. Even the "Juice Shop" up the street past the 9 salons in a 1/4 block has more consistent hours - and i've never - NEVER - seen anyone walk out of that place with a juice of any sort, and that guy has been open (and terrifying neighborhood residents) for YEARS. So here's my advice, remove the hours from your site - and try your hardest not to roll your eyes at people that want to give you money and support your (dad's) business. So huge thumbs down to the business practices of this place and hopefully acquiring a solid schedule will be their new year's resolution.

    (2)

  • Vivian K.

    The place felt intimate and service was good. I felt like I stayed forever chatting away with my friends but the waitresses were very nice and asking us if the dishes were to our tastes. I had wanted to try their burgers but turned out it was an only lunch and brunch thing. Instead, we started with a steak tartar and it was delectable. It was seasoned and mixed to imitate salsa, thus it arrived with chips on the side. I was taken aback and impressed with the fresh taste. Also ordered a penne dish with basil, parmesan, and tomatoes. This dish didn't stand out to me and probably shouldn't have order. There basil made it oddly spicy... Lastly, the rib-eye steak was pretty good. This meaty dish could feed two-three people. It was such a comfort food with mashed potatoes and topped with onion rings and crispy kale. I liked the meat done medium and bits of crispy on the outside. Might come back again to try the lunch!

    (4)

  • C L.

    i try to have very low expectations when something is hyped up so that I am a little less disappointed. the burger was okay, nothing mindblowing, i guess it's really the quality of meat - which was very good. I thought the size was perfect, not sure what others are complianing about. Wish i came for regular lunch or dinner as those menus seem better, they should just bypass the brunch menu, it wasn't anything interesting. glad I tried the burger though. It's smalll, you must like to have your conversations overheard but it's all the charm about tiny NYC hole in the wall....which I don't mind...

    (3)

  • Elaine L.

    Brunch. cheese biscuits were pretty good. the shakshuka must have had at least 3-4 eggs in it. much bigger than i expected. the place isn't as cozy as northern spy, but still possibly northern spy's neighborhood competition. shrimp cheddar grits, "it was pretty good" she says.

    (4)

  • Tina Y.

    I went there for solo lunch on a Thursday. I originally wanted to go to Westville East, but I couldn't find a table inside, so I just strolled around and stumble on Brindle Room. It was quiet around 1:30 pm. There were only two other tables inside. The AC was cool, which was exactly what I was looking for on that hot day. I ordered the three herb chicken with sauteed kale ($9). The portion was pretty big for me, at least bigger than the Cosi sandwich. The chicken was well-seasoned, and its combination with sauteed kale was very flavorful. The chips were also tasty. Somehow toward the end of my meal, I started to feel that the sandwich and the chips were too salty. Fortunately, the waitress was very attentive, and my glass was never half empty. How come I didn't see any donuts?

    (3)

  • Linda S.

    To be honest maybe I hyped myself too much for this place. Ive read such great reviews on the burger and was super excited to get it. So I came here for sunday brunch with my friends and we all got the burger and shared the spiced sangria. The burger was cooked well but my bun was burnt and it was so salty after like the second bite. The fries that came with it was good enough but some were soft and chewy the Our spiced sangria seemed to be spiced with cinnamon only and it left us wishing we had ordered a bottle of wine.

    (3)

  • Tony T.

    Tried the chicken liver mousse, fried oyster, pork chop, and the burger. The chicken liver mousse lacked the flavor that I like. The fried oysters were standard as was the burger and the pork chop. If we didn't have a discount, it would have been too much for the meal but with the discount it was about right. It is a small place with loud music but they didn't seem to have a record of our reservation which was a little odd.

    (2)

  • Raven M.

    So glad an affordable demure dining room has opened in the east village. Sexy lighting delicious wine, and where can you go wrong with $10 Sangria Pitchers? I've noticed Brindle changing up the menu and bringing some new cocktails in! Bravo! The Steak Tartare is some of the best I've had in the city. I finished every last bit. Truly a wonderful dish. Paired with the Au gre Du vent Merot The Baked Oysters were creamy yet light and entirely satisfying. Paired with a glass of Sardegnia vermentino And a New item on the menu is the Penne Pasta with pancetta and sauteed calamari- spiced to perfection- Jeremy Spector, the head Chef (and formerly of Employees Only), has really mastered his comfort dishes- and the Pasta is no exception. Paired with the Super Tuscan 'Rompicolo' As for dessert, the warm Banana Bread Pudding topped with ice cream... mmm it will be the end of me; reminds me of the Yorkshire Pudding I enjoyed as a child, but BETTER. Again, a phenomenal, personable dining experience. I can't wait to try the Challah French Toast for brunch!! Definitely an under-the-radar Gem.

    (5)

  • Alexandra R.

    Passing by The Brindle Room, you'd think it's a typical East Village bar; however, the culinary brunch offerings are mouth-watering.The shrimp and grits flipped my world upside down. WOW! Could this combination of sautéed shrimp and cheesy flavored grits hit it off any better? Surprisingly, the baby caramel doughnut is light and not overwhelmingly sweet. I actually could have dipped it in sugar, but those who don't have a strong sweet tooth would definitely appreciate it. The potato chip frittata looked fun, immediately giving me orders remorse, and the well-acclaimed burger is a class favorite. Food to order for brunch: (to see photos go to my profile and click on the link to my blog) -Shrimp and Grits: Creamy Parmesan Grits with Shrimp Scampi & Poached Eggs -Smoked Trout Potato Hash: Bell Pepper. Onion. Poached Egg The space is long and awkward and looks almost like a bowling alley. The tables are high-tops and there is nowhere to rest your dangling feet which makes things get weird real fast. Although, The Brindle Room's set-up is a bit bizarre, they make the space work and please their customers. It's crazy how this tight restaurant packed in with tables can also offer a quiet setting. Come here to grub, hang with your bros or for a nightcap with the lady.

    (3)

  • Katie C.

    Finally made it to the Brindle Room for brunch after loving their burgers at GoogaMooga. I used to live in Tennessee, and I'll totally endorse the biscuits and gravy. The sausage comes in matchsticks, which is unusual but nothing to be picky about. Gravy is well-seasoned and a good consistency, not like the gelatinous mess I've encountered at other places. Paired with bacon, it's not something to eat all of the time, but who cares when it's so good? The biscuits themselves could have been a little warmer, but I'm not complaining. Also, in the span of an hour, I heard every single song that was ever popular in the 80s.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Brindle Room merits the distinction of finally kicking my butt back into Yelping. Because of my ridiculous work and wedding planning schedule, I've been slipping into an easier, Quick-Tips only routine, saying I'll write the review and then never getting around to it. But the veal I ate at Brindle changed all of that. I noted how amazing the veal was in my Quick Tip, but that just doesn't seem like enough. It was, quite frankly, one of THE best things I've ever tasted. And it was a special, which means I might have to be something of a Brindle Room stalker. The dish in question was a braised veal and polenta appetizer. The polenta was perfect - creamy and hearty, just as it should be. The veal was simply heavenly. No knife was needed, it fell apart at the merest touch of a fork. My friend was hesitant about veal, as it was it his first time trying it, but after one taste we were damn near fighting each other for it. The veal was definitely the glowing winner of the night, but the rest of the food was good as well. The fried oysters my friend ordered were perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the fried chicken we split was pretty good (though I must say it does not contend with uptown offerings). The sides that came with the chicken were perfect, however. The service was also great - the hostess led us to a comfortable table in the small space, and the waitress was knowledgeable and honest, telling us the chicken portion was huge and we likely could split it happily (which was quite true). I'll definitely be back... and possibly calling regularly to see if the veal is on the menu.

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    Awesome spot! It was a rainy April Monday evening so I could walk right in and grab a spot around 8pm. Usually tough to get a seat/table and deservedly so. Great people, great owner, great food, appropriately NYC priced. I had the kale salad, poutine and a glass of wine. Every bit, every bite was delicious. The salad was slightly sweet with added bits and pieces making each mouthful fun. The poutine was classic naughtyness.... really choice fries, yummy cheese, and a smooth flavorful gravy... not too rich, not acidic... zero heartburn.... man it was good! . Really fun watching the owner spin records (old jazz and other fun tunes) the kitchen looked busy/fun, the two ladies running the place .... polite, patient, and professional. but seriously .... the place had this perfect busy NYC vibe. The owner is easy going, non-pretentious, accessible... an ambitous restaurant owner .... one suggestion... he should perhaps work the room not all the endless busy, never-ending little stuff he stayed busy with (but hey that's what likely makes the place such a hit!!) . Can't wait to go back and further explore the menu. mjs

    (5)

  • Ad. C L.

    I came with a friend on a Friday night and it was a very small and intimate space. We got a small plate, an entree and asked for their homemade hot sauce. Roasted Pumpkin - Ricotta, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds is a great combination - Light pumpkin, heavy cheese, savory and buttery Smoked Pork Loin with 2 sides (Stewed Mushroom and Roasted Cauliflower) - Some pork loin parts are very tough - Cauliflower beautifully roasted but very salty - Mushrooms were chewy and savory - Overall quite salty Homemade Spicy sauce - good but not amazing I'm slightly disappointed overall, especially with the tough pork. I don't know can I trust them to not overcook other meat dishes, so I might not come back for dinner. Pumpkin is good though, so I might come back to try other small plates, like crispy pork belly.

    (3)

  • Victoria L.

    Great cut of rib-eye! Brindle room also has one of the best burgers in town - super juicy! Aside from the extremely extremely rude hostess, I would say it was still worth the Friday night trip.

    (4)

  • Cookie N.

    Went for brunch: Wasn't bad but wasn't great either. Had the chocolate hazelnut donut and the frittata and tried a bite of the challah French toast... All ok. I didn't like that the coffee came in paper cups and no refills. Cute small atmosphere... Didn't have a long wait. So if you're hungry, in the neighborhood and don't want to wait long for brunch, drop by. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way.

    (3)

  • Ellie H.

    Brindle Room would get more than two stars from me but for one thing: the mussels they served me smelled of sewage. I ate a couple at first, thinking it must have been something else, but my dining companion smelled it, too. We called over the waitress (who agreed), and she took them back to the kitchen. They handled the problem well: didn't charge us for the dish, and offered us free dessert (hence more than one star). But they shouldn't have served them to begin with - my stomach felt off for hours, and had I eaten more I have no doubt I'd have spent the next 24 hours... Well, you can guess the rest. Disappointed, as everything else pointed to Brindle Room being a promising bet.

    (2)

  • Christine S.

    I came twice this holiday season because I liked it so much the first time: good strawberry lemonade, best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, cute setting. I thought I'd found a secret NY brunch spot. The second time around, sooo many things just didn't sit well (and I'm very disappointed about that) that I felt embarrassed I had raved to my friends how good it was. In bullet points of awfulness: -We waited forEVER for our food. Two parties sat after our party of five--but ate and paid and left before we even got our food. That has never happened to me before. Of note, we were ready to order almost immediately but asked by the waitresses if we could order later because the kitchen was busy. -When we mentioned that to the waitresses, they gave us such 'tude. Not cool. -Coffee without free refills. First brunch place in the city I've been to without bottomless coffee with brunch. Miffed. -Burger diameter = only slightly bigger than that of a peppermint patty. Actually the smallest patty I've seen served at a restaurant. -Burger complaint #2: two burgers were ordered. Asked waitress which burger was well done versus medium rare, she said, "Do you think that I know? They're probably all the same, like medium. Did you see how busy we were?" -I told my friend the smoked pork hash was good last time. His portion was maybe half of his plate, like 6 potatoes and sad-looking poached eggs. Couldn't even see the pork in the dish. I then felt really bad because he's a big guy. Sorry dude. Honestly it could've been okay but they were just not nice about everything.

    (2)

  • Kevin C.

    After hearing about the spectacularly delicious burger being served up at Brindle Room, I knew that I had to check it out. The burger is apparently made from the deckle cut of the rib-eye, imparting a healthy bit of fat (ironic that I'm using "healthy" in this instance) to the burger patty. Served with cheese (I picked American) and sautéed onions on a simple white hamburger bun, the burger was on the smaller side (6 oz). Ordered medium-rare, the burger came out a bit raw on the inside. The burger was flavorful and extremely juicy (from all of that fat). The cheese and onions complemented the meat well, and the white bun served its purpose of acting as a vessel for transporting meat-to-mouth without distracting from the meat. A very solid burger, to be sure, and before I knew it, I was already finished with the burger. The side of fries that came with the burger were pretty darn good, too -- crispy on the outside and nice and tender on the inside. As if a burger and fries weren't enough, I decided to order a doughnut for dessert. Yep, I'm fat, I know. The caramel doughnut came out fried to order, with a caramel sauce drizzled all over the top. Sticky and sweet, this was a perfect way to finish off the meal. I'm a fan of the burger and fries here, but I guess I'd prefer a larger burger. A 6 oz. burger is kind of on the small side, especially for $12. The quality of the food is pretty impressive, though. While I wouldn't call it the best burger I've ever had, it was a pretty solid burger, and I wouldn't mind coming back here for it.

    (3)

  • Steve M.

    UPDATE: I will *not* be eating here for the foreseeable future. Do not want my conversations being recorded and publicized. Shame on you, Brindle Room@! See article: gothamist.com/2015/05/24… Would still give 5 stars for food, but dinging 4 for invasion of privacy. I came here for the burger. Several times. It's THAT good. Makes me chuckle at the foodies who flock to Minetta Tavern for their overpriced burger--it has nothing on the BrindleBurger! Fries are solid too. And do ask for mayo on the side--it's actually an additive aioli, great on the burger or fries. The burger isn't huge, nor is it small--it's just right. The Momma Bear burger. Leaves you feeling very satisfied, not hungry nor stuffed. I gotta remember to try a doughnut next time!!!

    (1)

  • S C.

    Delicious brunch, my husband and I came without a reservation and sat at the counter -- which I actually really liked because it felt very private. First things to notice: great atmosphere: not too loud, cozy, comfortable, has a clear aesthetic. The waiters were super friendly and helpful, very accommodating. The food: awesome, and unique. My hash was spicy and very different from your typical fried-up hash. It was much more of a delicate dish, but plenty of food (I couldn't finish it). My husband's biscuits and gravy were on point with real bacon, crisped just right. And, I was surprised to note the prices were very reasonable. I was concerned because Brindle room is a bit more fancy than our usual brunch, but it came out to the same amount. Will have to try for dinner.

    (4)

  • Sheldon F.

    The steakhouse burger and the beer-battered pork belly are both out of this world.

    (5)

  • Isabel D.

    Words can't describe my love affair with this place. If you like healthy comfort food this menu is ideal for you. It's just so current, unique, and perfect. They have all different kinds of vegetables prepared in all different kinds of ways that are insanely appealing. The food is often served in what looks like small portions but in my experience they've always been perfect. They have grass fed beef, free range chicken, wild fish. And they give you a taste of their donuts at the end of the meal, for free, which are made from mashed potatoes and SO GOOD.

    (5)

  • Doris L.

    Just had the best tasting burger in my life.

    (5)

  • T H.

    The staff at this place is the WORST. I seriously wonder if there's a manager anywhere in this place. Food was fine but doesn't make up for the fact that the hostess was absolutely horrid. Waitstaff was just as bad and complaining & mouthing off near guests. Do not go to this place.

    (1)

  • Beotch E.

    I've been to Brindle before, great-homey dishes. I booked a large birthday party dinner that is coming up soon and they offer a great prix-fixe. I'll round back with the full details of that party -- Brindle Room hope it's just as great for my party!!!!

    (4)

  • Chelsea E.

    One of my all time favorite restaurants in the city! The menu is perfectly simple and the food is always fresh and delicious. I brought my family once and when my clumsy 11 year old brother broke a plate the staff smiled and weren't upset in the slightest. The chef is super nice and really cares about what he is doing. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Vanni P.

    Don't know about this burger that everyone's raving about, but all the non-burger food we got at the Brindle Room was top notch. The lentil spread was cheesy enough to make it mouth-wateringly tasty, as was the parmesan-crusted pork chop. The baked oysters (a first) were delicious, again leveraging the cheese factors with a touch of leekiness - and I'm a raw oyster purist usually. The kale salad with pecorino, pear and walnuts was the appropriate healthy concession to an otherwise decadent dinner. Limited wine selection, but the $40 recommended syrah was good value for money. Service was fast and pleasant. Hey, can't fault this place. Only downside probably is its small size, which means that tables are pretty much cramped together and you might have to talk over your neighbors' conversations to get heard. But if that doesn't put you off, come enjoy.

    (4)

  • Caroline L.

    Stopped in for brunch with the girls. Had a good time. Wish they had bloody marys as micheladas are not always my jam. Service was great. We ordered a plate of donuts to start; they were fresh and warm. The caramel glazed one was outstanding. Yum The Brindle Room has a delicious burger and fries. It's a good size and they know how to caramelize the hell out of a patty. Yum. Go!

    (4)

  • Jason D.

    Very cozy place with super friendly wait staff. Ate here twice - can't remember exactly what I had the first time, but it was seafood for both appetizer and main. The sauce for both dishes was exactly the same - faux pas ;-) Came back here a second time. Again, service was very friendly, had a great time, but again, food was just so so. Started with a very interesting appetizer - duck, fries, and cheese curds (wife's family from Wisconsin). Couldn't pass it up. Then had the fried chicken for my main course. Nothing was bad, but there are just much better options places in the hood (try Redhead's fried chicken...incredible!). I'll probably come here again since it's such a comfortable place though.

    (3)

  • Tushar G.

    I usually order for delivery, so can't really say much about their service. But the food is decent.

    (4)

  • Karin G.

    I also am surprised this place is so empty. Cute space with excellent food and a friendly staff that clearly enjoys what they are doing. Food was way above average and well prepared.

    (4)

  • Taylor H.

    Good american restaurant with good service. The place is definitely on the pricey side and the drinks are little over priced, but generally a good experience.

    (4)

  • David Z.

    After seeing the burger segment on Food Curated I wanted to try Brindle Room. It looked incredible on TV. So a few days ago I ordered a burger to go. The woman who took my order was really friendly and efficient on the phone. The burger and fries (Italian style) came out to $17.42. This is too much for my taste, and frankly for what it was, it was not worth it. That said, the burger was good, it just did not wow me. Loved the caramelized onions. I ordered it medium and it was definitely medium rare or maybe rare. Kind of annoying. The fries were very good and carefully packed in a hot bag. I'm curious to try other things on the menu, especially the fried chicken. I will be back, and an update will be forthcoming.

    (3)

  • Christina S.

    BEST BURGER EVER!!! I had planned to take the boyfriend to try the black label burger at another popular place. When I yelped it to see the reviews brindle room popped up and I'm so glad it did. The other reviews were amazing so I decided to bring him here on Friday night for dinner and the other place on Saturday. After trying both burgers brindle room wins hands down. Despite being smaller than expected one burger will knock your socks off and will leave you just full enough.

    (5)

  • Bieta A.

    Great food! We had a lazy brunch day where we ate in Tompkins Sq Park right around the corner. We wanted to go to Hummus Place for the shakshuka but decided to try someplace new. So we ordered the shakshuka from Brindle. It was different from the shakshuka I'm used to-- more of a Greek feel with all of the feta. Maybe too much feta. But it was still delicious. The shrimp and grits was oh my god good. "pound of butter in a half pound dish" was how my brunching partner in crime described it. Ain't nothing wrong with that! I haven't had grits this good since I visited Savannah. B.P.I.C said he wants a good burger sometime soon so we will have to probably try that next we go.

    (4)

  • Ch M.

    Best and greasiest burger in the East Village! They have awesome freshly-made coffee, good doughnuts, and insanely delicious burgers that are the perfect size, in my opinion--not too large but with plenty of cheese and caramelized onions on a brioche-type bun. If you're looking for a really great kale salad I would go to Northern Spy instead, the one here is just so-so.

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    There's a reason this place is on every burger list.

    (4)

  • Rick G.

    Came here for brunch and was amazed. Everyone in my group got the burger which looked fantastic, but I ordered their special for the day 'pork confit hash'. At first I was skeptical of such a creation but our animated waiter really sold me on its fatty, salty deliciousness. I can safely say that even thought cohorts had the best burger in the area, I had the best dish on the table. Oh and by the way, I dare you to find a place that provides a better value in NYC.

    (5)

  • Christine Y.

    This review is only for the donut I got. Passed by many times and noticed the sign that mentioned fresh donuts. Decided to stop by since I'm donut obsessed. Felt like an oven once I walked in. The hot air came out from kitchen. Couldn't wait to get out because it was so hot. Ordered the chocolate hazelnut donut. Was disappointed by the size and the taste. Was puny and just tasted like nutella spread on a crunchy cake donut. Nothing special. Perhaps because I'm more of a chewy yeast donut type of gal. Might be back to try the actual food.

    (2)

  • bob m.

    Great food...great service.. What a delight. Started with their special kale salad. Had the Bratwurst with a buttery sauerkraut with thick, smokey bacon bits and great fries a a beer. Then a couple of their delicious donuts...especially the chocolate hazelnut coated donut. Nice selection of beers as well. Looking around at everyones elses table everything looked pretty wonderful. Go look at the pics for yourself on this site. Can't wait to return. Nice find thanx to Groupon.

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    This place is fantastic! It's a neat little restaurant on 10th Street, between 1st Avenue and Avenue A, and had I not had a deal for this place, I wouldn't have known it was there at all! Even though we didn't have a reservation, the waitress was really nice and seated us without a wait. Don't be surprised by the short menu. I had looked at the menu online beforehand and was surprised to see that a lot of the dishes weren't on the menu at the restaurant. When our waitress came by to tell us the night's specials, I was relieved to hear that everything that I had been expecting to be on the menu was still being served. I ordered the kale salad with some fried oysters and some baked oysters. The kale salad was amazing! I love kale, and I love the kale salad that my deli down the street has, but this kale salad blows that one out of the water! It was the perfect combination of textures, and while listed under the heading of Small Plates, it was a size-able dish. The oysters were also great. I preferred the baked oysters, but my friend really liked the fried oysters. The baked oysters had a lot of little crumbles on top that really made the dish, and my friend said the fried oysters were really flavourful. I think the fried oysters had little bits of bacon on top... My friend ordered the fried chicken dish, and he loved it! It was a large entree, definitely enough to fill a guy that can eat a lot! He said the honey dip went great with the chicken, and everything together in the dish, the chicken, the kale, the mashed potatoes, it all just came together for an amazing dish. We were so full that we declined dessert, but hey, there's always next time!

    (5)

  • Brad P.

    I really can't get over how great this place is. the food is so dam delicious. my favorite delivery. delivers all the way to NYU campus!

    (5)

  • Jared G.

    It seems like every new restaurant in the East Village has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken on its menu. Or at least that's how it seemed because we tried to get into The Redhead (which has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken) last Friday night and there was an hour and a half wait and we ended up at Brindle Room (which has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken) and they took us immediately at 8 pm (imagine that). I haven't been to The Redhead yet, but I'm damn glad I ended up at Brindle Room. We had the Kale Salad and it was great. It was so good, we got another one. We had the beets and they were great. The wine was solid. The service was attentive and friendly. Our other dishes were all solid, too. Unfortunately, we didn't order the Fried Chicken, so I can't say if it's good, but if it's as good as everything else was then I'm betting that it's pretty darn good. So many times you end up at a restaurant (new or otherwise) and you leave disappointed, underwhelmed, wanting more and missing out. You read a good review and your experience is anything but. At Brindle Room, I read the good reviews and I still was impressed. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Cozy little dinner spot in the east village. Ate at the bar and had the kale caesar salad, grouper fricassee, and burger. The kale caesar salad was interesting, had a richer/earthier taste than a normal caesar but if you don't like kale usually you probably won't like it here. The BURGER was cooked perfectly (with perfectly grilled bread)! I'm a sucker for fancy toppings and special sauces on burgers, but this was a simple burger that shouldn't be messed with. The grouper fricassee was flavorful - combo of mushroom/bacon/fish worked well together. Complimentary caramel doughnut bite at the end - didn't expect to like it, but it was a great way to end the meal. Notably good/happy music selection.

    (4)

  • mike f.

    Nice quiet place. The famous hamburger isn't on the menu, I guess you have to ask for it. We didn't find out until we were on our way out though. They also seated us despite the whole party not being there, which saved us waiting for 45 minutes in the cold.

    (4)

  • DJ K.

    Just had dinner here yesterday and I must say me and my friends enjoyed everything we had. We happened to be the ONLY people there all night (8:30-10ish). I usually stay away from restaurants with no people (possible sign of bad service/bad food/bad something) but my friends and I made plans to explore and this happened to be one of those places we picked. And yup..no regrets :) The space is TINY but inviting. I loved how they arranged the tables and chair, maximizing their space. The lighting is soft but not so dim that you cant see the menu. Two of my friends ordered the steak (I think this replaced the chicken fried steak which wasn't on the menu when i went) which came with sweet, caramelized onions. Another ordered the bass and I ordered the special burger with caramelized onions. EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! The steak was cooked to perfection and the onions....OMG the onions. The onions were so delicious! It had a slight tang to it (which might sound weird) but it complemented the steak so well~ I think that should be a side for EVERYTHING!!! The bass was ok. It was good but nothing exceptional. Would I order it again, yes. The pesto that came with it was delicious~ And my burger with gruyere cheese was Oh So Good! I honestly forgot about the cheese that was in it because the meat and the onions combo was so amazing! We ended up having dessert as well....banana bread pudding or something like that. Not too sweet which I like :) Overall this is definitely a spot I'll be frequenting...only downside. DRINK MENU. They didnt serve any of the mixed drinks last night (not sure why). And their beer list is TINY (had the only hefeweizen they had on the menu..it was..eH~). Their wine is more extensive but I wasn't really looking there. I think if they had a better drink menu this would of been a 5-star but had to make it a 4-star for now.

    (4)

  • Lorelei D.

    Really nice, cute place. I tried the following dishes there: duck poutine (awesome, ask for extra cheese though!) fried shrimp (well executed, not greasy and loved the sauce) chicken liver (caramelized onions on top added a nice touch and the extra crunch bread was a good vehicle for it) spicy lentils (my least favorite of the bunch, although really nice grilled bread with it) the burger (yum!!!) beet and blue cheese salad (was so sorry that I was full, otherwise I would have eaten a lot more of it). Must go!

    (3)

  • Nancy D.

    I love supporting my local East Village restaurants. I wanted to like Brindle Room SO badly. Unfortunately, my Brindle Room balloon fizzled out a bit after a brunch experience there. I went with Ashley W. around noon - high traffic time for brunch - but hmm no wait? We wondered why until we got the food. I ordered the Smoked Trout Potato Hash and Ashley got the Biscuits and Gravy. Those orders had so much potential but it was such a let down. My trout was so salty and the texture was all wrong. What? I don't want my seafood to be tasteless and mushy. Oy, don't even get me started on the potatoes. Ashley's biscuits and gravy were...bland. Which is bizarre considering nobody orders that without expecting pure fatty decadence. Not the case at all! It was like the Weight Watchers/Lean Cuisine version at best. Alas, Brindle Room isn't a complete flop. I'm excited to say that their donuts are phenomenal. P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-A-L. They're fried fresh to order and paired with their slow drip coffee, it's a dream. And that is exactly why I'll be back at Brindle Room.

    (3)

  • Robert F.

    Good atmosphere and had Sessions on tap, so all pluses in my book. They services was a bit slow and the food solid, but nothing spectacular or dishes that stood out. Overall good.

    (3)

  • Jay T.

    The fried chicken sandwich may or may not be my fav sandwich in the East Village/Alphabet City. Every time I get it, I inspect it, poke it, and chew at it pensively in an attempt to get it to divulge its secret for deliciousness. It's a masterful creation of perfectly fried chicken, pecorino cheese, kale, roasted tomatoes, and its key ingredient, alioli sauce. Oh I guess there's bread too. The bread is good. I've tried a couple other dishes (the burger is really good), but it's so hard to stray away from that mind-blowingly delicious fried chicken sangy.

    (4)

  • Femi O.

    I went there, maybe at a bad time, for lunch and i was to say the least disappointed. I wanted to like this place. so i might go back. the menu was very lean and it didnt have any of the fun stuff other yelpers had tempted me with... i flipped through the pictures on my yelp app + looked at the menu...pictures...menu...pictures menu. nothing had changed, so i ended up ordering the burger -- decent quality, but not waaay better than run off the mill 5 guys....and it didnt come with seasoned fries. i wanted to like this place - its close by home, i like the decor...but on this day, while it was xmas, unfortunately there was no magic.

    (3)

  • Robin D.

    Brunch was delicious and filling. Seemed to be no need for a weekend brunch reservation, as it wasn't crowded and we got a table no problem.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Very friendly wait staff - host held my table for about 20 minutes while I waited for a friend to show up and the server was very friendly once we were seated. Eclectic menu with different items from all sorts of cuisines but I was happy with the spaghetti and meatballs I ordered - tasted like something I'd get from an Aunt with amazing Italian food skills. My only (minor) gripe is they don't offer mixed drinks or liquor, just wine (while tasty, pretty expensive) and beer.

    (4)

  • Lisa Q.

    Cozy and relaxing. I like to come here during the day for lunch. They're really chill with you working on your computer before 4:30pm which is when they start setting up for dinner service. My favorite lunch sandwich of theirs is the buffalo mozzarella. The pesto dressing is citrusy, earthy, and creamy. They layer each silky slice of the buffalo mozz with thin strips of fresh crunchy kale. And although the bread they use to make their sandwiches change sometimes, I find the delicious factor to be consistent. I usually substitute my chips for a salad because I love the way they dress their kale. If you get a coffee and the owner is there, he'll pour you some steamed milk on top. This is such a treat! I love a light layer of dairy to keep my exceptionally brewed coffee warm. They brew their coffee by the cup using those Japanese ceramic spiral thingers--- you know what I mean? Oh also, their caramel donut is delicious. A soft, warm caramel that's not too sweet is generously drizzled over a cake donut, mmmm. Free wifi for the win!

    (4)

  • Kyle S.

    Cute restaurant with great vibe and nice menu. Great place to go for a late drink and snack as well.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    The place is small, candlelit, very pleasant; the slightly loud classic rock in the background gives it a little bit of a bar atmosphere. The burger wasn't on the menu for dinner, but the waitress said that they still had it. I ordered it medium rare with American cheese (I don't really like cheddar or any stronger cheeses on a burger; I like something creamy and mild), and it came out near-perfectly done, maybe just a touch too rare in one spot. As for the flavor: it was subtler than I expected, without any overwhelming dry-aged quality. You could definitely detect it a little bit, along with what I thought might be small, crunchy, minerally bits. It was certainly bolder and juicier than your typical restaurant burger. The main problem was the size. With the fries, as someone else mentioned, it's just enough to fill you up, but the burger itself is a little skimpy. I could easily imagine eating two and not being painfully full. Also, the sauteed onions are quite sweet, to the point that (for me) they detracted somewhat from the flavor of the beef, so you might want to skip them if that doesn't sound good to you. The fries are certainly good, and the appetizers looked interesting--steak tartare, a few others I can't remember. I'd say this is one of the better options for a dry-aged burger in the city, especially if you want one post-lunch (Peter Luger would be out, then) or don't want to drop $30 for an ultra-premium one at Minetta Tavern.

    (4)

  • Rik N.

    I have been on a 4 1/2 year quest to find the best burger in NYC. There are good burgers, but until now, there was not a great burger. This, is truly, a great burger. The meat is dry aged from their own butcher in NJ (or so they say), the onions are sweet, and the bread is delicious. I have brought about 20 people here on different occasions to prove how good the burger is, and so far, everyone has agreed. Oh, and make sure you try the Poutine.

    (5)

  • Pete N.

    We really lucked out and happened to catch The Brindle Room on a night where the cheeseburger was on special/on the menu board. It was not normally on the evening menu. The burger was generally available only for Sunday Brunch and Monday evenings in the event that any beef was left over. The Burger Breakdown... The Beef : The Brindle Room's burger was all dry-aged steak trimmings from Sebastian's in Morristown, NJ. This tasted of nothing but prime cuts of high-quality beef. The beef was coarsely ground and left alone until it was time to gently formed it into thick, loose patties. Preparation: The best way to describe the cheeseburger at The Brindle Room: Meat candy! The burger was layered with a twice-seasoned sear from an excruciatingly hot, unoiled, cast iron skillet that must have been heated with a plasma torch. This resulted in an even, thin layer of Well-Done beef followed by a ridiculously juicy and lush layer of warm, rare nearly pornographically red beef in the center. The resulting bite was juicy, complex, and wonderfully meaty. It was a perfect and refreshingly hot Med-Rare. The burger steamed when cut in half yet retained a nearly raw center. There was no doneness gradient--it went from Well-Done to Med-Rare. The Brindle Room Burger Sear The Sear: The sear was ruggedly crunchy, even, and deeply flavorful. Not a hint of carbon was present--the deep, dark sear provided a brilliant textural counterpoint to a center, which resembled warm, chopped Ahi tuna. The tenderness of the beef at the center was nearly shocking in contrast to the coarse exterior of this thick burger patty Seasoning: It appeared as it the burger was seasoned twice. The first hit of seasoning would have been applied to the raw patty, and the second would have been applied near the end of the cooking process. The seasoning was forced beneath the thin but complete sear, and it was apparent on the surface. While eating these relatively diminutive (5-6) oz cheeseburgers all time stopped, and our party entered a burger-induced time warp--we were completely engrossed in the symphony of flavors delivered in the meaty bundles: 1. Salt and crust 2 A rush of beef and fat 3. Juice 4. Iron-laden blood 5. Aged beef funk, which lingered for a moment on the tongue. 6. Repeat. This was musical in its rhythm and precision Meat to Bun Ratio: The burger was the clear winner--the juices of the burger overwhelmed and saturated the bun. This was not entirely unwelcome, because the burger was so refreshingly juicy. The Fries: They were dark crispy, and hearty--they were heavy on the potato flavor and cooked in peanut oil. The Value: At $10, the cheeseburger at The Brindle Room was a lot less expensive ($16 less expensive) than the griddled with grape seed oil, Pat La Frieda, Black Label Burger masterpiece at the Minetta Tavern and just a little bit better. The value of this remarkable cheeseburger was unsurpassed in terms of quality of ingredients, preparation, and taste. The amazingly seared and seasoned burger at The Brindle Room boasted more complexity than the remarkable Black Label Burger due to the precision of the cooking process and the variety of the cuts of beef. Further it was less tricky than the aged steak fat infused delight at the now closed The West Branch. Burger Review : Fat Bruce Lee and I ordered a second burger to split for dessert. We could not get enough of it. The best cheeseburger that we have had in New York. Tess was quoted as saying, "I wish I hadn't brushed my teeth after that burger." It was that good.

    (5)

  • Laura W.

    At brunch I was so planning to get the potato chip frittata, but in the end the burger proved too tempting. The burger was absolutely delicious. I did make the tactical error of ordering it with blue cheese, which means I can't really compare it to other burgers (as the blue cheese is delicious, it still takes on a life of its own). Even so, for $10 it's definitely a great meal. The fries were only so-so- probably because coming here on Thanksgiving weekend was great, as there was no wait; but they probably are more accustomed to a faster turnover. So, they had probably made a few too many fries at once. This is just speculation, but based on the quality of the burger I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt.

    (4)

  • s v.

    What a disappointment! Everything here is not good. The service, the food, the prices and the decor are all totally off. We came in on a Friday around 5:30, and there was literally one other table there. The completely humorless and dour waiter/bartender/sour-face-in-charge snobbily asked us if we had reservations. We politely told him no, and he said he could probably fit us in at the bar. Again, every single table and bar stool was empty with the exception of one. And it remained that way pretty much the entire hour we were there. The too cool for school guy said he would tell us about their happy hour, and mentioned only that they had $1 oysters, then went mute. I asked if they had any happy hour drinks and his speech function was restored long enough for him to say "it wouldn't be happy hour without that." Maybe that would be charming from someone with half a personality, but when it's delivered by an angry guy who's been straight up nasty to you for ten minutes, it's just more straight up nasty. We ordered oysters that were warm, bland and chewy. The rude sour facer asked if they were good and I gave him my honest response that they weren't great. His snob factor shot up to 1,000 and he started interrogating me about why, and where I had eaten oysters last. Not cool. Then the McDonald's burger with a $14 price tag arrived, and it was not as unappetizing as the oysters, but it was absolutely not anywhere near the best burger in the city, much less the neighborhood. The sangria was sickly sweet, the fries were meh, and when the busboy slammed into my arm with a huge plastic case of who knows what, he mumbled "oh, sorry." The sour facer and the waitress both saw and said nothing. Also, it looks like the inside of a dirty cheap hotel, anyone who says this place is cozy or cute needs to seriously get out more. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. And the service was just beyond bad - the sour facer should've taken the crappy oysters off the bill, but he left them on and offered zero apologies for them. We went down the street to Double Wide to have a decently made drink with infinitely better service. If you want a burger in the EV, do yourself a favor and RUN past this place and head a few blocks east to Royale, which has a far better product for half the price, and much fresher oysters to boot. Despite the fact that we live a few blocks away, there is absolutely nothing redeeming about this place, and I would never, ever return.

    (1)

  • Mark W.

    While, in the interests of fairness, the food was good, everything else so far overshadowed the taste of the meal, that the entire experience was ruined. Allow me to explain... From the moment we entered the restaurant, there was a heavy, pallid smoke in the air. The waitress explained it away to something with the oven. The same waitress couldnt find our reservation, which wasn't a real issue, as the place was empty. The stench of smoke permeated our clothing, our hair, and finally, the food. Finally, after many minutes, a manager shouted across the room to us that there was a problem downstairs with the building boiler, so really, there was nothing anyone could do. Really? Nothing? Not even an apology or an offer to return another time? How about a glass of wine for our acrid clothing and horrid service? It wasn't like there were hordes of other customers to be placated. Sadly, it could have been a great meal, but I don't remember anything about the food, just the smoke and stench and attitudes of the staff, as if we were lucky to be dining there at all. Well, in the future, we won't be.

    (1)

  • Jing Y.

    Great happy hour special with great drink specials and they had yummy mussels dish with fries for $5 - I thought that's hard to beat. Definitely worth a try! Our server was also very attentive and she provided great recommendations!

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    Brindle Room is a wonderful bright spot in a sea of restaurants in the East Vill. I've had lunch and dinner here and both are spectacular. I work on the block and it's a great treat to get this burger hand carried over by the chef, complete with tasty, fresh handmade fries. Don't miss the soup of the day. It doesn't matter what it is. Just get it. This is definitely one of the best burgers in the city. No joke. Try it before you can't get a table. Also, gourmet donuts...they're everything you'd expect from a home made donut and more. Yay Brindle Room!!

    (5)

  • Helena W.

    brunch here on a Sat around 12p and it wasn't packed. great little place in the east village to meet and catch up with a friend. memorable... coffee - quality house coffee biscuits & gravy - generous portion...biscuits had hints of cheese in it and were divine! eh - ok... shrimp & grits - thought it was too garlicky and looked like a bowl of mash potatoes and it should have came with bread. can't pass on... home-made donuts! usually not a big fan of sweets but the Hazelnut was to die for. I would def come back here for dinner.

    (3)

  • C G.

    Grabbed a burger and a beer here. Beer selection is pretty good. Burger is tasty but small. In a city with so many burger joints, does not stand out. Prefer Black Iron Burger a few blocks south.

    (3)

  • Ian M.

    I came here on a Thursday night for dinner. It was quiet, and I was seated right away. I got the fried chicken with honey, which came with mashed potatoes and kale on the side. The chicken was juicy and conservatively fried. The mashed potatoes were moist and topped with a light, white cheese sauce. The kale was... kale-y. The dish wasn't flashy or anything, but it was good. The food and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting at Brindle Room; you won't leave disappointed.

    (4)

  • Esther P.

    great food. good service. good beer. great burger.

    (4)

  • Lawrence C.

    I had to look up what "brindle" meant: apparently, it's a coloration that's akin to a subtler version of tiger stripes. I have no real idea what that has to do with the restaurant, but I do find The Brindle Room to be a cute name somehow, and thus appropriate for the tiny restaurant. The lights are kept low, the music unintrusive -- wouldn't be a bad place for a laid-back date, I mused. Such a date might not necessarily include the chicken liver mousse, served like an ice cream scroop with a crown of caramelized onions and toast for spreading. But that would be too bad, since that mousse combines an almost indecent level of smoothness with a welcome hint of spice, in a big portion for the price. The radish salad I ordered was also impressively portioned, though a little more generic with its elements of radish, pear slices, and almonds. Still well-balanced, though. The infused sake I ordered on a whim looked, and tasted, like a faintly naughty Shirley Temple, but it was still refreshing enough. Anyway, this was all mere prologue to what I was hotly anticipating, the vaunted "steakhouse" burger. Without even really trying, I've managed to try most of the notable burgers that have cropped up in NYC over the past decade, from the Little Owl to Shopsin's. The Brindle Room's stood tall with the best of 'em. Perfectly cooked in the middle, a controlled sunburst of meaty juices sealed inside a blissfully crisped outside, ensconced in a wonderfully nondescript white bun and, hallelujah, American cheese. Not a big burger by size standards, but really just full of flavor, an undercurrent of dry-aged minerality providing a lovely grace note (as opposed to the Minetta Tavern's black-label-sledgehammer, which just doesn't do it for me). It reminded me most of Ryan Skeen's old take at the now-closed Irving Mill: fatty, wet, delicious. As cheffy-type burgers go, this one is really pretty phenomenal. Accompanying fries are, well, fine. (Maybe I just don't like the skin-on, thick-cut style.) I would love to leave it off there, and I feel almost petty to include this next bit, but... I showed up for my meal with a Scoutmob coupon in hand. But after I presented it, I was told by my server, "Oh, that expired a couple of months ago." I pointed at the very clearly stated coupon expiration date. "But it says..." "...I know, but I spoke with the chef, and he also says it already expired." I paid full price without much argument. I didn't stiff the staff with my tip or anything: I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and put the blame on Scoutmob for misprinting my coupon, or something. But regardless, I do feel that the Brindle Room squandered the opportunity for some goodwill generation there. I mean, maybe I've been spoiled. Ma Peche once comped my ENTIRE MEAL just because I had to remind them I ordered an entree. Mile End, after calling me to say I'd left a credit card at their restaurant, offered to friggin' hand-deliver it to my workplace! How crazy is that?! Obviously, those establishments were going above and beyond the call of duty. And I understand that the Brindle Room is, at heart, a small neighborhood restaurant charging exceedingly reasonable prices, trying to make it in an extremely high-rent area. They probably need every dollar they can get. So I can't really fault them for not honoring my coupon. But they could've at least offered to pick up the tab on my drink or something. I don't know, it just seemed a shame, after such a great burger, to leave with a touch of bitterness in my mouth. Well, like I said, maybe I'm just selfish. Probability of return within 1 year: ask me in a month

    (4)

  • Renee C.

    This place is tucked away on the border of Alphabet City and East Village. Brindle according to dictionary.com means "having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats" ...odd that there's no resemblance of fur in the restaurant. Anyhow...I had a good time here...they ran out of sake so instead of the Sake Smash, I opted for the Sparkling Sangria with peach and elderflower syrup. I actually really liked it for it was refreshing on warm midsummer's night. The 6 of us shared a spread of interesting dishes here... To start a generous serving of smooth chicken liver mouse with caramelized onion..it was very sweet, I think the chef outdid the caramelized onions a tad too much, but other than that, a great opening. I really enjoyed the charred broccolini with parmesan broth and toasted garlic... garlic breathe wasn't a factor cause we're all friends here @_@ The baked oysters made quite the entrance onto the table with it's beautful presentation each resting on a bed of kosher salt and on top was a spread of creamed leak...with a crispy finish to give it a brown color contrast....taste wise, I thought the flavor of the oysters were a little masked by the leeks. The next worthy dish was the crispy pork belly nestled in a warm spinach salad...I thought this was genius! It's was definitely my way of balancing something sinful with something heavenly...the fiber in the spinach salad would shield the fatty pork belly to be entirely absorbed in the body...so having this dish in moderation may work well for those looking after their bodies :) My friends had to try the burger...I'd give that a 3 star cause it wasn't bad...wasn't the best either. ^_^ So the question is would I come back for more? Sure, if only there were not so many amazing places at arms length. :)

    (4)

  • Maggie A.

    Three words: humble / delicious / inviting. The Brindle Room was the perfect place to spend Sunday Supper with two of my absolute favorite people - Todd and Joel (whom we affectionally refer to as, Joelina). I walked away from dinner overflowing with positive vibes thanks to an incredibly accommodating (albeit personality-less) wait staff and excellent meal. Even the dimly lit interior, with its subtle 'townhouse' touches, added to our cozy Sunday date. Although we weren't expecting magic, dinner was beyond delicious. Each dish was simple, yet sophisticated, with a hip twist on old school favorites. I loved the Spicy Stewed Lentils with roasted habañeros and warm toasted garlic points ($6). My Steak House Burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese and hand cut fries ($15) was amazing enough to not make me have (too much) food envy of Todd' Duck ($23). Most surprising, was Joelina's insanely juicy Herbed Chicken Breast with braised greens and porcini jus ($21). As if that wasn't enough, the Brunch Menu looked incredible - Potato Chip Frittata, Smoked Trout Hash, Mashed Potato Doughnuts??!!! ...certainly one of my new favorite rooms.

    (4)

  • Danielle R.

    This restaurant is tiny & every inch of space is put to use, with tables for 2 in the smallest of nooks. The waitresses are pleasant & the music is fab ('80's, including one-hit wonders you hate to admit are on your IPod - think RIck Astley). The fried oysters with guacamole & bacon are pure genius. The donut dessert with ice cream is perfection. I wish there were more entrees on the menu. I had the pork chop, which was good, but not as memorable as the start & end of my meal there.

    (4)

  • Sean D.

    So I live 10 steps from Brindle Room and finally made the effort to roll down my stairs to check it out. I have to say I was a little nervous having read multiple negative reviews, but decided that I would give it a whirl. The first thing you will notice is how small the space is. I've dined at Gentleman Farmer and Prune, so close quarters really don't bother me, but Brindle Room seems to be trying to cram guests into seats. Note the bar seats that face the left hand wall. I don't know about you, but if I make reservations, I expect to be able to look across the table at my date. Fortunately my girlfriend and I were seated at a table. The hostess was also playing waitress, as they often due in these types of establishments. She was very friendly, and took the time to go over the menu and the evening's specials. The wine/beer list has a wide variety at a reasonable price. At first glance, the menu does not appear to have many options. Even so, we still had to weigh our decisions for a few minutes. We decided to start with the seafood salad and the steak tartar. The seafood salad is served in cabbage leaves with marinated olives, calamari, and tomatoes. It was outstanding! Great flavor with a refreshing crisp crunch. The steak tartar was traditionally prepared and served with house made potato chips. It wasn't the best tartar I have ever had, but it certainly wasn't the worst. I would order it again if I ever stop in for a beer after work. For dinner we each ordered the moules frites. The mussels were bathed in a spicy lemon tomato onion mixture and served with fresh cut fries. Accompanying the fries were ramekins of ketchup and aioli. Here's the thing. The aioli (traditional sauce made of garlic, olive oil, and typically egg) did not have a trace of garlic in it. Maybe it was mayonnaise, but the waitress specifically said it was aioli. Anyways, the mussles were of a decent size and cooked very nicely. The fries were delicious. I have to say that I was very impressed with the caliber of food I found at Brindle Room. What I was disappointed in was the service, or lack thereof. When the waitress brought out the seafood salad, the chef came out and took it off the table saying it was not for us. It was almost like the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, No Salad for You! The waitress returned a few minutes later with the salad. After our appetizers, we waited 10 minutes for the waitress to clear the table. After dinner, we waited 15 minutes for her to clear. When I received the check, wait for it....., we had to wait another 10 minutes for them to process my credit card. I'm not sure if she was new, or if she was clueless, but I was not very happy when it came time to figure out her tip. I will eat at Brindle Room again to see if my first experience was a fluke. The food was great and I am hopeful that the service will catch up to it's level. Looking forward to trying their burger as I have heard and read great things.

    (3)

  • Allison H.

    Came for Sunday brunch and arrived at 11:30, only one other party was seated. It's a small place but has ton of character. The host, waiter, owner (?) was really helpful and nice. We shared the potato chip frittata and the shakshuka. I liked the frittata a lot, although I felt like a fatty upon leaving (so much cheddar, too much for my lactard friend). The shakshuka was good, but I got bored with it after a while. I've heard the grits and shrimp is a great dish so I'll be back for that and/or dinner. OJ was $5 bucks, which I think is just wrong.

    (4)

  • Heather P.

    Similar to hearing a song that you love so much you must play it on repeat over and over again (for me it's currently "Animal" by Miike Snow), describes my feelings for The Brindle Room. I have successfully dined here twice (this week!) and I don't plan to stop until I've tried everything on the menu. The décor is simple and rustic, highlighted with beautiful stained-glass light fixtures on the ceiling. Must haves - Brunch: 1) Strawberry Mimosa (they mix champagne with cinnamon and clove infused strawberries for a uniquely addicting cocktail) 2) Shrimp and grits with poached egg and parmesan - with its stew-like consistency I was able to eat this dish with my favorite utensil, the spoon (likely due to its similarity to the shovel). The dish is comprised of a combination of delicious, rich flavors that could bring anyone down south to New Orleans (or to your knees for that matter). Must haves- Dinner: 1) Brandade (a warm take on Sunday morning whitefish salad) served with a heaping pile of olive oil dusted, golden toast 2) Pork belly salad (their belly hails from Porchetta on 7th street (while I am not a fan of their "did I just break my tooth?" sandwiches) Brindle prepares their belly spot on - tender, yet perfectly crispy, cubed pieces of belly, pickled onions, greens and a poached egg - scrumdid.

    (5)

  • Shantel M.

    The burger is good. Period. I would stop back in again to satisfy a burger fix at some point. The donuts are tasty, but not a "must order" item.

    (4)

  • Damon L.

    Had dinner here. Good service. Flexibility in choosing sides is a plus. Nice atmosphere. Chicken wings were a bit burnt. Pork belly with spinach and egg was very nice. Mains were quality

    (4)

  • Allison H.

    Can't wait to return. We had kale salad x 3, delicious! steak tartar served with in-house, thick-cut potato chips, scrumptious beets with stilton and preserved lemon, very good crispy seared salmon with a pilaf of quinoa and Israeli couscous and more kale!, very tasty although the salmon was a little over cooked for my taste. 1 bottle of reasonable red wine and complimentary donut holes. Dinner was overall very tasty and I hope to try more of the menu next time. Service was great.

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Well first of all, our server was fantastic. It was late at night, but she had a great attitude, was attentive, and was always available (granted it's a small restaurant.) The food was outstanding, the options were great, and the price was in the right place.

    (3)

  • Lizzy L.

    I came here for brunch on Sunday and it was great! It's nice that they take reservations, but the wait did not seem too long. I had the biscuits and gravy, which is not a normal order for me. Everything about it was perfect - the biscuit, the amount of gravy, the delicious bacon. I'd go back.

    (4)

  • Daniel D.

    Came back for dinner with a 30% discount. Was impressed by the delicious and widespread use of kale. The parmesean-crusted pork chop special was quite tasty. The alcohol selection was nice - I enjoyed a British cider. The service was nice, and the decor definitely works. Not a good brunch spot, but I will come back for dinner.

    (4)

  • Monica J.

    Picture this: It's a Saturday night and I don't get out of the office until 12:40am. I grab a cab to St. Marks to meet friends who are already at a Karaoke bar. They have been singing their hearts out for hours and I can't help but wonder why my friends are all out so late on a weeknight. When the realization hit that it was in fact a weekend, I knew my BAC had been far too low for far too long. Karaoke didn't last much longer but I refused to go home before I had at least a few more drinks in me, so my friend loyally stayed with me as we walked around looking for a place. We ended up at Brindle Room, which is right around the corner from my apt and across the street from hers. Perfect. It was mostly empty except for one woman sitting at the bar and we were unsure whether it was open, so we proceeded cautiously. The door was unlocked and the woman and the guy behind the bar were quite welcoming. Turns out the guy behind the bar was the owner and the place was closed but they invited us in anyway. Somehow 1am turned into 4am, and a few glasses of wine and a few interesting conversations later it was time to call it a night. I wish I could remember the owners name (sorry!) because he was great. Very friendly, personable, and refused to charge us for our drinks despite the fact that we kept him up until 4am! The Brindle Room is a great little neighborhood place only steps away from my apartment. It doesn't get much better than that. I look forward to returning here to try out their food!

    (4)

  • Sean P.

    A friend of mine had heard of a burger that was supposed to be really good....... We wandered in at about noon on a Thursday. It was small and surprisingly empty. The gentlemen who helped us I'm pretty sure was the chef/owner and was quite personable. We told him we heard he makes a great burger and we'd love to try it. The burger is quite simple, just meat, cheese, and caramelized onions on a bun.....the meat is perfectly seasoned, juicy, and has just the right amount of char....the bun was perfectly toasted and the cheese and caramelized onions were the perfect partner to this delicious burger! I didn't love the French fries but who cares? I came for a great burger and I found exactly that! Thank you Brindle Room :)

    (4)

  • Dana K.

    This was probably one of the most delicious brunches I have had in Manhattan. Great vibe. Great service. Great background music. Perfect little spot in the ev. All the food that the other tables ordered looked delicious. I was tempted to ask everyone if I could sample a bite from their plate. Would love to go back for dinner.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth B.

    Really delicious dinner. Small menu, but it seems like there's enough for anyone to be happy. The neighborhood-y atmosphere makes the restaurant feel like someone's living room and the pictures of boxers in the loo don't hurt. I'd love to try the brunch here. It seems like a great place to roll into on a lazy Sunday morning.

    (4)

  • Angela L.

    very cute tiny hip wine bar/restaurant. Every seat is very comfortable given their long narrow set up, from their main bar in the back to the main dining room, but definitely best for dates, no big groups. everything we shared was tastefully fresh and well balanced: eggplant dip - perfectly pureed and comes with cheesy crostinis steak tartar - pounded into spreadable thick paste to spread onto homemade chips kale salad - very refreshing, light, with sliced toasted almonds, raisins and few slices of apples crispy salmon with red quinoa and israeli couscous - crispy in the sense that the skin is kept on and nicely sauteed to medium doneness the menu is short and simple, same with their wine/beer list. will definitely come back to try their burger and beer as that seemed to be the main draw across every table.

    (4)

  • Alissa G.

    Oh my goodness -- the best donuts ever! A friend joined me and my bf late and asked how to describe them...the phrase "ideal donut" immediately came to mind. Alas, the brunch wasn't as good...and went a bit too paprika crazy. My advice? Go for the donut, skip the brunch. The folks who work there are super duper nice and accommodating!

    (4)

  • Jeannie H.

    Great service and food. Been here several times and we always get the burger and fried chicken! Have to say the best fried chicken we have had!!! Not greasy, juicy and flavorful!!

    (5)

  • Alex F.

    I've been to brindle room twice and have had a great experience both times. It's a perfect little hangout at dinner time in a lovely neighborhood, and the staff are fantastic. I recommend the israeli lentils.

    (5)

  • Brian W.

    The food was ok, nothing special. Ihad the caramel salted donut, but there was no salt, it was missing something else, but it had a weird taste. the powdered donut was better. The biscuits and gravy, included bacon. the eggs were poached nicely. I think it could have used a little more gravy with the biscuits. There service was a bit lacking in my opinion, it was not that crowded, and we had to ask for service several times. I know it is Sunday and the hipster waiter was probably hung over, but no excuse. it is worth a try, especially if you are in the hood, but I would not make a trip down there

    (3)

  • Alex R.

    I really enjoyed my dinner here the other night. Came on a google offer, that listed 2 beers and 2 burgers for the offer. Surprisingly, the burgers were not on the regular menu. We also ordered a fish and chips, and fried calamari, both specials. Waitstaff is super friendly, and the place has that cozy feel that despite its size (small) is well layed out and intimate. The burgers were superb, juicy, served with nice portion of piping hot french fries in the raw. Every table, in the end, gets a free sweet on the house ala "thank you for coming, hope you enjoyed it" A really nice touch and I will come back to try more from this neighborhood gem.

    (4)

  • Marshall H.

    The Brindle Room reminds me that everyone can be a critic. Dinner here was good. The food was all tasty, the service was solid, and the atmosphere here was really warm and comfortable as well. Why the 3 stars? As I said, everyone's a critic. First things first. Food. Everything was pretty salty. Noticeably, unnecessarily salty. The disappointing part was that the food didn't need all that salt -- it would have been pretty good without it. My other recollections regarding the food were as follows: as far as the menu goes, the real winner was the chicken fried steak. We also went with the special entree duck, which definitely hit the spot as we both enjoyed the citrus glaze & carrots. Our shared "spread" appetizer was delicious as well -- who would have thought lentils could be so good (and so salty)? The table next to ours ordered the pork belly (ironically, a salad) and it looked really great... a must-order next time. In general the food here doesn't seem to be particularly summer-appropriate, but maybe next time I'll be surprised with some new additions. Another menu downside is the minimal drink selection. There is not much wine to choose from, nor is there a large list of beers. A few interesting cocktails stood out but we weren't feeling them. 8 decent beers were a pleasant surprise, though some of their prices were questionable. As I mentioned above, the service was very good but it was a really quiet Saturday night here, even during peak hours. The space is small and tables are close together, so be prepared to squeeze into your seat just a bit. We loved our waitress, who took excellent care of us and put thought into answering all of our questions. At $50/pp after tax & tip for a shared app, a main course each and drinks, it was a reasonably-priced meal. Is this a good restaurant? Maybe. We walked out satisfied but not overwhelmed, although I think a trip back is warranted because the menu was fairly creative and as I mentioned the pieces are all there (atmosphere, service) that could make this a very good place to dine. Overall impression: I would certainly come back here to give it another shot, and I think the dim lighting and small/cozy interior would lend itself nicely to a date spot (especially during the winter) but one thing to consider is that the menu is not particularly large, and for a date that's something to keep in mind.

    (3)

  • Laura S.

    A cute little place, prices are slightly on the high side but you get what you pay for in terms of flavor, and portions are perfect sized. Great decor, friendly and attentive wait staff; our water glasses never even approached half full. The burger is just as good as everyone says it is, simple and flavorful. The fries are fantastic and the house made hot sauce is to die for! The fried chicken is subtly flavored, surprisingly unsalty, very delicious, and the gravy on the mashed potatoes is some of the best I've ever had. The caramel doughnut sundae and banana bread pudding for desert with house-made vanilla ice cream were sublime and I've never had a better strawberry lemonade. But seriously, the burger alone would have been enough to warrant 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Irene B.

    first time here turned me off but only because of the close company and conversation of our fellow diners. second time turned out to be much better food is great but a bit overpriced (drinks especially) service was slow at times, but about average compared to most nyc restaurants

    (4)

  • Nathaniel K.

    We visited on a Sunday at 5pm, and I would definitely return. Pros: Great food, ambiance and service. We had the chicken liver (v good), steak tartar (great, w/ some mustard in it I think), a pork belly salad w/ a pached egg over spinich and red onions (this was the best part of the meal). I had the burger and it was as good as the spotted pig (which is 2x the price and 4x the attitude). Good music (and volume too). Con: not a big place (might be tougher for large groups), and its a little bit of a hike from my apt. Worth Noting: The Chef (Jeremy I think) owns and lives in or upstairs from the restaurant. He has a strong background at well regarded restaurants, and he was SERVING THE FOOD and asking us how the meal was. Looking forward to next time.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    Good but flawed. The room is small, the place is easily missed. Friendly staff seated us with ease on a Wednesday night at 8pm and we enjoyed a glass of red wine which was both reasonable and reasonable priced. Apps: Baked oysters with leek crumble on top - too bland, nice idea tho Potted shrimp - epic fail, watery tomato broth with shrimps, shoud be chilled butter with shrimp in it with hot toast. Crisp pork belly - more of a salad really, nice but I'd rather have the pork in one piece with the egg on top on a bed of greens. Salt roasted beets - very nice, a winner Chicken liver pate (next door table kindly gave us a taste) - excellent Lentils spread (next door table kindly gave us a taste) - excellent Entree Seared Cod on chorizo broth - the nights winner! excellent dish I think this place is good but could be great, the menu is clearly well thought out and small enough to ensure quality. With a little tweaking to please the punters it will be a real winner. It's the kind of place you want to succeed, I hope it does and I will be back in a few weeks to see how things are.

    (3)

  • Jackie G.

    There burgers are freaking awesome,today I had the potato donuts OMG,the plain ones are sooooooooooooooooooo good,the caramel and the chocolate was also good,but the plain ones OMG,can't wait to get MORE

    (5)

  • Brooke C.

    came here for catch up dinner with the girlies. small, but not too cozy of a restaurant with a lovely ambiance. the staff was super friendly and the facilities were clean, always a plus. the food was fantastic and their wine menu looked delicious. but since we had an early morning, at least i did, we didn't partake in the wine. food: fried chicken with kale - huge portions and the chicken was tender and flavorful burger: a bit on the sweeter sides as far as burgers go, but came with caramelized onions and steak fries. all in all, very tender burger, that doesn't need a ton of extras to dress it up. a nice place to go and chit chat. perfect on a chilly night like last night. might return if in the neighborhood, but don't know if its amazing enough for a trip to ev just for the food.

    (4)

  • Lisa B.

    So good. So very good. We went on a quiet Sunday night around 8.30p, the place started to pick up after 9p. Order the burger, its not on the menu and its fanfreakintastic. Also ordered the salmon which was perfect. Only downer may be the cramped quarters but eh, this is New York. Can't wait to try their brunch, except not looking forward to elbow rubbing with other egg eaters.

    (5)

  • Che W.

    Update: OK, so I wrote the review below a couple years ago now. I popped into the Brindle Room for old times sake last week. I know I made fun of the bland decor before, but now they've just added in some "funky" elements like graffiti art and menus pasted onto cardboard, in an effort to change the vibe. We found it strange, given they haven't replaced the snoozey tiffany style lights and heavy dark wood tables. Anyway, that doesn't matter if the food and service are killer! The hosting situation was a mess and I had to suggest we sit at the bar after a few minutes. Not sure why we were not offered that option to begin with. Also, if the BR wants to be a bit more casual, offer the goddamn burger all the time. It's good, so just do it. The way the menu is now doesn't make sense with the decor. I think this place is just a mess. We live on the same block as the Brindle Room and passed it by until now (October '10) because it just looks like more of a cold weather spot--like its a cozy place to have some red wine. We also consider ourselves burger connoisseurs in the East Village and decided to go specifically for this purpose--and we were in luck, there was a $10 special for burget + fries (cheaper than Blackiron, our favorite that tacks on $4 for all the sides). We were more than pleased with the excellent quality of meat--apparently they buy meat along with another restaurant and make their own chuck--real quality stuff. It's delicious. We're looking forward to trying pretty much everything else on the menu this winter, as I see this becoming a new favorite spot. Two areas for improvement: the spicy homemade mayo was really watery and lackluster and I am not totally digging the decor. It's functional and simple, but a little too Crate & Barrel/Sheridan Hotel lobby for me, if you know what I'm sayin. Such a cute little space could use a dose of character. Oh, and points off for playing 2 songs from "Grease" in an otherwise better-than-average playlist.

    (3)

  • J F.

    I came here last Saturday night on a date. Even though it was a Saturday around 7, the place was not that crowded yet, maybe it gets busy later? The food was great! The warm goat cheese appetizer pretty much hit all the right spots. Atmosphere was romantic and the servers were actually friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! I'll be back for more cheese

    (4)

  • Shar K.

    Bar food... but decent. They need to change the lighting so that it's more intimate and cozy.

    (3)

  • David H.

    I had the salmon which was delicious - but not the largest portion. Definitely recommend getting an appetizer. Overall - pretty good, but kind of pricey.

    (4)

  • Modemme X.

    Delicious food. Good wine. Bonus happy hour price on the house red. Friendly staff. Decor is a little cheesy, faux-finished details, track lighting over the bar and some odd stained glass goings-on in the ceiling. The sock-hop style music from the 50' was odd and too loud. Minus one star I'm afraid. I guess it's just a different esthetic than what I'm used to in Brooklyn.

    (3)

  • Bryan G.

    I order on Seamlwess web from here all the time. This place has a great streak sandwich and killer fries. It is a little pricey, but totally worth the price.

    (4)

  • Kitty B.

    There seems to be quite a few teeny tiny food spots popping up in the East Village. There's this place and The Immigrant, Desnuda, blk mkt - though its not that small. They all seem to be a great idea, cute and interesting menu, but....something is lacking. So about the Brindle Room, cute spot, amply decorated, cozy with booths and a bar in the back. The menu was broken down into spreads, small plates and larger plates. We had the cheese spread and the split pea/parmigiana spread. The cheese one was better, creamy and really rich, but we weren't quite sure that it was cheese. not what you expect. For main dishes, I had the pork belly salad. I thought it was really good. the pork wasn't too fatty for pork belly and the salad kind of wilted from the heat of the pork and absorbed all the pork fat. Which I liked. The others got the strip steak in pesto sauce which I tasted and was very good, another got the tomato fennel soup with grilled cheese - on the small side, but a decent amount of food if you are not starving. The service was great. (we were the only ones there). our server was charming and very helpful when we were indecisive. I would like to go back, but not anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Kathryn T.

    One of the best brunches in the East Village. Delicious and reasonably priced food, what more can you ask for? I've had the burger and biscuits and gravy and both satisfy my weekend brunch cravings.

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Our hostess/server was so sweet and the food was just delicious. I had the salmon with couscous + quinoa + kale which was fresh, healthy, and perfectly seasoned. The space is small and intimate but not cramped - so it was a great spot to eat, chat, and spend quality time with a dear friend. (Wouldn't recommend for groups larger than 4.)

    (5)

  • Jane C.

    i absolutely love this place. it's one of those places where you hope not too many ppl find out about, otherwise it'll be too crowded. First things are first: every menu item you order is amazing. The salmon is cooked to perfection, the ribeye is freaking delicious, and the grits, salads, veggies, are all great. I love the atmosphere---it's candle-lit, smallish enough to be intimate. The *ONLY thing is i really wish they would not blast top 40 music. I mean, i love eminem and naz, but srsly, that sort of music should not be playing in a cool, laid back restaurant like this. I can barely hear my other date talking. So if they switched to soothing music (think Starbucks) then I'll give it back the one lost star they lost.

    (4)

  • Greg W.

    Reservation for a 1:15 brunch went without a hitch. So nice to have a good brunch spot that takes reservations. No drink specials, but the Sparkling Sangria was delicious. I had the Shrimp and Grits which were out of this world good. Friends got the French Toast with Nutella and bananas , and the Fratatas. Everyone loved their food. I would happily come back to this place. The only down side was that the service was a little slow, and I sometimes wondered if the servers knew what their job was. They seemed to have a confused face with every move.

    (4)

  • Marion M.

    So happy to come home and see all the positive reviews about this place! My boyfriend and I were wandering around the area trying to find an impromptu place for a Sunday night dinner--- intrigued by the blackboard that advertised a steak special (which we did not end up ordering), we decided to check the place out. First of all, given how delicious the food was, I'm surprised that the place was nearly empty! There was just one other occupied table and a couple of guys at the bar besides us. Because of this, service was very prompt. The waitress seemed quite intent on getting us to order a large plate but we stuck with our initial plan of ordering 1 spread and 2 small dishes. Our first order was the Eggplant spread, which arrived almost immediately. Included were toasted pieces of bread very similar to bagel chips, which were good for munching. The spread itself reminded me of hummus. Quite good, though nothing I'd write home about. ....then our small plates of duck confit poutine and broccoli rabe arrived. Oh my goodness. I had never eaten poutine before, but this was absolutely amazing. Being a Texan, I'm probably not qualified to say this was excellent poutine, but for what it's worth, I really enjoyed it. Super salty though. Also, the duck added a lovely flavor in addition to the cheese curds, gravy, and fries. Contrasting nicely to that was the broccoli rabe plate, which arrived in a small bowl full of broth and topped with parm shavings and toasted garlic. This was also quite tasty and the bitterness of the b. rabe complimented the saltiness of the poutine. The broth also made it quite juicy and helped the bitterness balance out as well. Contrary to our waitress' opinion, we were stuffed after eating these. Splitting 1 spread and 2 small plates totaled just $15 a person, not including tip. Granted, we did not get drinks or dessert, but it's nice to know that if we did splurge, the bill wouldn't jump start that heart attack started by all the sodium in the poutine. Overall, a fantastic meal-- so glad we randomly walked past this place! I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Ben K.

    Chef-Owner Jeremy Spector manages to bring creativity and soul to the Brindle Room, yet keeps prices manageable for a reasonable night out. Spread - Steak Tartare and Brandade were all savory and flavorful. Cauliflower puree was unexpectedly nice too, though I would never think to order it. Smalls - Spector's unique take on foods like the Baked Oysters and the Crisp Pork Belly left the whole table smiling. Do not skip on these. And if you choose to get a large plate, I strongly suggest the Chicken Fried Steak. Seriously. It's awesome. The trendy yet small East Village consistently delivers; from the quirky atmosphere to the well-prepared food, I always leave happy (and full!).

    (5)

  • Nicole F.

    This review is based only on the donuts. They are fantastic. The powdered sugar ones are slightly crunchy on the inner ring and soft and chewy everywhere else. The nutella with almond slivers is not as crunchy, but it has the perfect amount of frosting on it. I was surprised by the inconsistency in sizing, but I was ok with it because I had two small ones - about the circumference of the opening of a standard pint glass.

    (5)

  • Liz P.

    Great little place in East Village. The service was friendly and inviting and they happened to play my favorite type of indie rock. I ordered the salmon with stewed mushrooms and spinach which was satisfying and well seasoned. The atmosphere was rustic with a young and hip vibe. The decor comprised of up-cycled items and well made wood furnishings, check it out if you're in the area!

    (4)

  • Aris C.

    This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. I've been for dinner and lunch. They just started serving lunch! Hope they still have the fried oysters with guacamole. Delicious!

    (5)

  • amanda m.

    Got the special shrimp n grits! Very, very good. They were also really good about filling our water, which is really important.

    (4)

  • Hannah L.

    cute little eatery, right across from the oddities shop! got the brunch, and the shrimp/grits were yummmmmmy! and so were the smoked trout potato hash. annnnd the homemade donuts were SO good. we had a scoutmob 50% off, and it was seriously amazing.

    (4)

  • Kajitsu N.

    definitely a fan. just one of those cool, laid-back-kinda places where the chef hooks you up with some good food. really enjoyed the beets & gorgonzola appetizer. thoroughly enjoyed the 70s slow jams. brindle, i been waiting...for a girl like you.

    (4)

  • Ron M.

    This restaurant offers a unique experience of quality and attention to detail. The food is prepared in a manner traditionally reserved for overpriced menus. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is absolutely mouthwatering. The service is great and the staff is very welcoming. The price is extremely reasonable for the superb food being served. I recommend this restaurant at any time of time day for a great meal.

    (5)

  • Amy A.

    All the food was great. Super nice ambience, able to carry on a conversation. really enjoyed everything. Thanks to Mac for taking us there!

    (5)

  • Polly Y.

    a cute, cozy joint that lived up to its expectations - a place where the purposefully sparse menu expects you to trust the chef and basically just choose your protein. well done. or in the case of the ribeye for two, medium rare, and perfectly seasoned and grilled. a nice thick slab, amply marbled and served sliced a la peter lugers. also loved the gruyere cheese spread that actually arrived with enough bread to accommodate the cheese. and the bread .. crackly and baked with parmesan & paprika. the radish salad was more of salad that had a smattering of radish slices, but nonetheless still tasty. just read an article about the hot morning donuts they are now serving and im dying to try them out ..

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    This is a great brunch spot - food was really good...my friend and I shared a baked egg dish and the cheeseburger and both were really tasty! Service was really good too. THe place is kind of small but we seemed to have arrived at a perfect time..got there about 1pm on a sunday and we got seated right away however within 10mins of our being seated the place did full up really quickly...overall a good spot that I will definitely go back to when I am in the East Village.

    (4)

  • Lauren F.

    Went here about a month ago. I had a Google offers deal close to expiration and whoops hey buddy, me+you=buddy brunch. My deal was specific to burgers, but it was encouraging to here the Brindle room boasts in the top ten burgers in the city. I figured I could more order stuff if I wanted. My favorite femme womp & I ordered our burgers & some shrimp with grits. I think the only thing that disappointed was the beer my friend ordered (she's not really a micro-brew fan, and she only ordered it because of the name, which escapes me right now). Burgers & fries were absolutely excellent juicy, fatty and filling. I was concerned before we arrived as I looked up the Brindle room, and saw the guy from Chopped in the video and was like "oooo...deckle fat" but then "wha....6 oz? You gotta give me more than that." I'm a hardcore carnivore, but the portion hit the spot with the fries actually. The shrimp & grits were surprisingly excellent, as I didn't have high standards of shrimp & grits in a Meat place. Service was good for Saturday Brunch & not crowded. I wouldn't ever come here with a group larger than 4 people as this is a fairly small place. Prices seem pretty decent even without the deals so it definitely rates a return & recommendation.

    (4)

  • Jesse F.

    simply perfect burger.

    (5)

  • Dana C.

    I came for the single-brew coffee and "Best of New York" freshly made donut. Once inside I was told that a new batch of donuts were being made and would take a little while--perfect excuse to sidle up to the bar and try the reportedly one-of-the-best-in-NewYork burger. Could it really be one of the best? At a place that doesn't specialize in burgers and only serves them at lunch? Yes, it just might be true. I'll always be partial to the novelty of Burger Joint and the picnicking in park charm of Shake Shack, but Brindle Room's burger, served in the comfort of a small but very pleasant dining room, is a great lunch time experience. And the donuts are well worth the wait. The caramel donut is like a moist vanilla cake with a slightly crunchy shell, coated in a sweet but not cloying homemade caramel sauce laced with the faintest touch of citrus. You can order these to go and I watched many people take them out by the box (New York Mag readers, perhaps?) but I found it to be more of a warm dessert best eaten with a fork on a plate than a portable snack. The kale salad special was studded with thin slivers of apple and cheddar and laced with a handful of golden raisins. Kale can feel like homework, but not here. I'd come back to Brindle Room just to eat this salad and hope they add it to the regular menu. Brindle Room looks on first glance like the sort of restaurant that a few years ago would never have landed on 10th and A--a well-heeled little spot, absent of the handpicked rough-hewn beams and pre-aged furniture that seems to herald new places in the East Village of late. My bar-side view offered a sometimes amusing ringside seat to the upscale restaurant consultant's stern but efficient management of her new staff. If this is how Brindle Room managed to make one of the best burgers and the best donuts in town I'm all for it.

    (4)

  • Johnny K.

    Very very good. Probably a 4.5 but deserves the 5th star for their awesome home made hot sauce, their great petite syrah by the glass, and the absurdly delicious burger. Great service and very reasonable pricing too. Outstanding.

    (5)

  • Rebecca B.

    The Brindle Room has a great atmosphere and packs big flavor. I went here for Sunday brunch and sampled one of each donut and the Shakshuka dish. The donut are fresh and have a homemade cake-like texture which I love. The Shakshuka was layer after layer of Mediterranean flavor. My only complaint is that the "poached" eggs were overcooked so the yolks didn't mingle with the tomato sauce. Nevertheless this place is wonderful!

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    Best burger for the price in NYC. Our party of four arrived with the sole mission of getting the burger. However, we did not see it on the menu or the daily specials. We brazenly asked the waitress who double checked with the kitchen for us. Lo and behold, they had enough beef to do us right. We ordered four burgers and we were all in heaven. The quality of beef was superb, cooked to rare-medium rare perfection and their presentation and treatment of the dish was admirably straightforward. Speaking of the place itself, the service, ambiance, and food is all wonderful. It is cozy and a wonderful neighborhood place. It fits with the rural, rustic mood of Northern Spy and Back Forty, while having an exceptional kitchen. And for as small of a place as it is, there is never an extended wait. You'll have a good time there with a small group of friends and/or family. In summation: do it!

    (5)

  • Angel S.

    Love the Brindle Room! Great environment on a quiet block. Not sure why someone didn't like the oysters but I though they were awesome. The large plates are HUGE and very filling. Mixed drinks, 2 thumbs up as well. I'll be coming back :)

    (4)

  • TOM S.

    Really great food, solid service and good atmosphere. Well done!

    (5)

  • Jordon N.

    liked it. would go back. tight squeeze!

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    Stumbled upon this place when my friend and I didn't want to wait in the brunch line at Westville. The space is clean, cozy and nicely decorated with dark wood. The coffee is strong and come in big mugs. We ended up splitting an order of the shrimp and grits and french toast w/nutella. Both dishes were great, but we loved the shrimp and grits more. Super rich and creamy with parmesan cheese, topped with very fresh shrimp cooked in garlic-buttery goodness. Came back with another friend and we had to order the shrimp and grits (again) and biscuits w/sausage gravy. It was pretty empty and the waiter was watching the world cup game on his laptop, so we joined him at the bar. Recognizing me from my last visit, he gave us complimentary sangria. I will definitely come back here for dinner.

    (4)

  • Fiona H.

    Wow! I have been stalking the dry aged steak burger for months on yelp (love the reviews!) so had to go and try it for myself... It was amazing. I had it with the kale salad which was also fantastic. The burger is quite plain (no lettuce, tomato etc) - just the patty, cheese (blue for me) and caramelized onions and it was so flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend had the biscuits and gravy which he enjoyed, but after trying my burger he said I 'definitely won' :) A cute little spot in the East Village that deserves the accolades for it's burger!

    (5)

  • Lara R.

    They actually regularly serve breakfast during the week, focusing on their speciality - coffee and their changing varieties of donuts. This particular day they had a chocolate-hazelnut or a chocolate peanut butter donut with toasted coconut. I tried the chocolate peanut butter and it did not disappoint, paired with a price tag of only $1.50. My coffee was more than that! The donuts are more of the cake-y variety, not the dense chewy variety. More crumbly. I've since read they are made by adding mashed potatoes to the dough. Interesting if that is in fact the case - a flavor not clearly noted while eating. Thumbs up overall. All brunch entrees range between $10-$12. There was the Challah French Toast, served with banana and Nutella. In the end, I decided to go with the Potato Chip Frittata basically because for the life of me, I can't say I've ever seen this on a menu anywhere! The frittata was made with cheddar, scallion, and paprika, all topped off with fresh homemade potato chips. Oh. My. It was definitely unique. I'd recommend giving it a go if you're feeling adventurous.

    (4)

  • Robyn F.

    Went here a couple days ago and thought it was average. They have duck poutine, which my Canadian friends were excited about. It was okay, but I think it lacked enough cheese to classify it as poutine. I split a pork belly dish and the chicken fried steak with my friend. The pork belly dish was more of a salad with small slivers of pork belly. It wasn't bad, but I felt a little misled into getting a salad. The chicken fried steak was tasty, but a little too starchy. Probably won't come here again because it is so far east, but not bad if you're in the neighborhood. Great atmosphere for dining.

    (3)

  • Jennifer D.

    delicious brunch. has the french toast and poached eggs with biscuits and gravy. must get the donuts! loved that it wasn't too pricey either.

    (4)

  • Yonatan S.

    I am an East village resident and it is a pleasure to brindle room two blocks away from me. The food is great, sophisticated yet simple and if you plan you dinner wisely with sharing the small and medium plates, it is also quite affordable. Atmosphere's cool and always good music in the background.

    (5)

  • Jes A.

    What an amazing ambiance, charming service, and truly inspired food. I've been here twice and each time was an exceptional moment. The decor is simple and tastefully done, music is never too loud, and the chef (not just a cook ladies and gents - a chef.) is hospitable and intent on providing the best quality possible. Two thumbs up.

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    Such a nice place!!! Great atmosphere, great place, great food great service. All the elements are here to make it a very nice neighborhood spot, the place I'll go to when I want to make sure to have a nice evening!

    (5)

  • Michael E.

    Un gem, my friends, un gem. I dined here last night with family. We kicked things off with the chicken wings...they may have been the best i've ever had in my g'damn life. Others in our party concurred. These chickens were offensive linemen...mighty large wings...basted/spiced o so nicely...no sauce b/c none needed. I got the burger, which was quite tasty...not too big or small. Curiously, the burger is omitted from the menu. We heard our neighbours speak about this as well. Other Yelpers mention it in their review. The waiter told us about some specials and didn't even mention the burger. We had to ask about it. The kale salad was also quite zesty. The menu as a whole, while rather small, is high-quality...i had a bit of difficulty choosing. The ambiance is quite soothing...place is quaint--narrow, just a handful of tables, dark colors, small, 5-stool bar in the rear. Music was appropriately chill...blues, classic rock. Beer selection was tight---had a flavorful black lager w/ which i wasn't familiar, Keegan's Mother's Milk, Smuttynose IPA, among others. Again, not a vast selection but a quality one. I loved this place, as did everyone in my party. I paid for 2.5 ppl (w/ alcohol), and the bill was $90 before tip--i think that's good value for nyc, esp. considering how much we all enjoyed the feast.

    (5)

  • Anton S.

    Sorry Brindle Room. This is the 2nd time that you have delivered a complete mess. Smoothie all over the place, no napkin, straw, cutlery and the salad looks totally mashed. Of course the salad is Kale and Pecorino, and not Spinach and Stilton I ordered - icing on the cake for the second and last time. I really like your food but think that your delivery is awful. I just cant order from you anymore. 1 star.

    (1)

  • Calla L.

    Well, I don't usually write good reviews, but this place just opened and is such an amazing addition to the hood, that I thought why not... First, the food. Wow is not the word. I have had steak tartare all over the city and this one even beat my fave at the Blue Ribbon Downing St Bar (sorry, blue ribbon-- but number 2 is still very respectable). It's an appetizer portion, so next time, I'm ordering two. Then again, I may not have the room because the duck meat poutine is way too good to pass up and so is the warm Crisp Pork salad. I tried my friend's Cod and that was amazing as well. The ambiance is really intimate and cozy. A great place for a small group to have an impromtu neighborhood dinner or dinner for two. Very warm, rustic and the service was super friendly. I will be back.

    (5)

  • Beth S.

    Good brunch but a bit loud to the small size of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • N. T.

    I prefer Brindle Room for brunch rather than dinner. It can get crowded and loud during dinnertime, and the dinner options offer less value in my opinion. That being said, their Sebastian burger is a must-try! They use excellent meat and a unique sauce. Service has been great here, waitresses are warm and they give complimentary donut holes as dessert.

    (4)

  • Rhea B.

    I second the previous reviewer...Best. Burger. Ever. We got two mediums with cheddar cheese delivered Sunday night. Even though we couldn't eat them right away, they held up, I've been dreaming about this burger ever since. And for $12 you get a cheeseburger with caramelized onions and a side of hand cut fries. I might go there again tonight!

    (5)

  • eugene r.

    I came here because of the much-hyped hamburger and the intense salivation that its discussion has caused. So I'll just focus on that. The burger was good. It was by no means unique: It was kind of smallish, the dressing was simple caramelized onions and cheese and although the meat itself was good, it wasn't the porterhouse-fat laden juggernaut of deliciousness that I came to expect. The fries were standard steak fries and I wasn't particularly taken with them. That being said, I will return. And soon. The appetizers were lovely, the cold beet soup was perfect for a hot day and the food I saw other people eating looked great. As a matter of fact, I saw someone eating the fried chicken and I briefly considered killing them and stealing it. Realizing this would be something of a faux pas, I declined to act on my impulse. Nonetheless, I will certainly dream about it until at least Thursday. The burger, I should add, wasn't even on the dinner menu, which either means it's the best thing ever, or that there are better options. I'm inclined to side with the latter. It also seems that they have a pretty solid brunch menu. I was there for the food and not the environment, but I had a very nice waitress (is it politically correct to say that? Meal Attendant, maybe?) and it's all clean and woody and pirty in there, if you're into that sort of thing. Thumbs up.

    (4)

  • Jon P.

    Everything about this spot is top notch from top to bottom. The food was incredible. Fried oysters with bacon and avocado changed my perspective on life. The steak was cooked perfectly, and beautifully accompanied by crispy greens and other accouterments. The petit sirah wine accompanied everything beautifully. Prices were not outrageous given the intense quality of everything. Service and atmosphere were also excellent to top things off.

    (5)

  • Kathy L.

    Definitely come here for brunch. The prices are good, the wait is not long and the food is amazing. R and I stumbled on this place on a lazy Saturday and are so glad that we did! We shared the Biscuits and Gravy and the House Made Granola - both were delicious! Coffee wasn't bad either! Can't wait to go back and try the French Toast and the Shrimp and Grits

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    I came back here again and I was, again, impressed. We started with the beets, the brandade, and baked oysters. The brandade and the baked oysters were fantastic!! Oysters and cheese...mMm. You can't go wrong. My friend who usually does not like raw oysters loved the baked oysters here. The beets were decent, especially in comparison to their other dishes. For our entree, we had the braised veal and (I think) pan seared duck. The veal was so tender! It just melts in your mouth. When you take your first bite, your fork will slip right through. Apparently they braise it for 6 hours! The flavors were extraordinary too. The duck special was also amazing. Great flavors, great texture. I love this place!

    (5)

  • ryan m.

    I'm a bit of a burger snob... I freely admit. I order this burger a least once a week. And the fries, worth the extra for "italian" style that have herbs and fresh shredded parm :)

    (5)

  • Eville H.

    will never visit again. will never recommend again. used to be one of my lunch go to's. was happy to see that they had customers, besides my table, for once. Until I realized the waiter couldn't handle more than one table. My guest and I were literally ignored for 20 minutes. The final straw was when we noticed him taking an order for a table that walked in 10 minutes after us... There's like five tables in the whole place. Looks like these guys will be back in Staten Island sooner than later.

    (1)

  • Ricky K.

    An affordable dry aged burger, pour over coffee, and good cake donuts. What else could you ask for? Maybe a aftermeal shoulder rubdown.

    (5)

  • G. R.

    yummy food and great drinks. i loved the roasted beets and grilled leeks. nice portions and prices.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Didn't even eat. Hours are incorrect for weekdays. They don't open until 12pm.

    (2)

  • Thomas F.

    Nice to know that all the reviews were right burgers are fantastic as good as I've ever had. They put an unbelievable crust on both sides of the burgers which really gives it great flavor. The place is a little divey but who cares lunch menus very limited but who cares get the burger.

    (4)

  • Mel D.

    Here is how the math works - best burger + bad attitude = meh burger. Person by the door will make you feel like you are getting a free handout. Good food but will never go there again.

    (2)

  • Maru D.

    The cheese burguer is a must! Loved it!

    (4)

  • Anatoly S.

    Basic burger, decent, nothing wrong with it. Not worth a special outing though.

    (3)

  • Tracie H.

    Came here last night with another couple on their recommendation. The place is a bit of a trek from any train station. We got there just before they opened , and were the only people in there. The restaurant was very small, cute, and comfy. Bit of a romantic feel to it too. My friend suggested the burger which was delicious, and since we had ordered the duck poutine - delicious as well!!, the waitress offered braised kale or kale salad o believe? We all got the braised kale ...nice and crunchy, little bit salty to counter the bitterness of kale. My bf and I loved it very much. The penne pasta with sausage was also a hit. The waitress was very nice and helpful. They also brought out homemade donuts with some powdered sugar on top. It came out nice golden brown held by a toothpick....it was perfect, light and fluffy. Definitely a place I would return to.

    (5)

  • Alissa R.

    I've been here multiple times over the last few years, most recently last winter. I've always enjoyed the burgers and atmosphere, but it seems to have gone downhill in the last eight months. I tried two different glasses of wine (one of which I drink very frequently) and I had to send them both back as they tasted off. When the bill came, both glasses of wine were on there. It was really frustrating, after a long sub-par experience, to be charged over $20 for something we didn't drink. There are better burgers in the city, I won't be going here again.

    (2)

  • Jill M.

    My friend and I came here because we'd heard the burger was the best in the city. It lived up to that claim - AMAZING. They gave us two little donuts with our check too, which was such a nice touch. Definitely recommend making a reservation though, because it's a tiny place.

    (4)

  • Oliver Q.

    My friend and I went here after reading reviews for 'best burger in new York'. We found a review that topped this search, 'best burger in America'! The burger they make here is one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Went twice within two weeks. Can't recommend enough. What else? Staff are nice, knowledgable, craft beers, and a little free treat after the burgers. Do it.

    (5)

  • Mary K.

    Can't say enough good things about this place. I made a reservation to have dinner with a friend here after reading on that this was the best burger in the state. And yes, as life long New Yorker and someone who REALLY loves burgers, this is the best burger I have ever had. MUCH better than shake shack, which has become a bit of a commercial tourist trap, tbh. I got there before my friend and the host looked me up and down greater me with a "can I help you?". As if I walked in off the street looking for directions to the nearest Burger King. That aside, the burger was worth it. Good thing they have delivery. We started with the duck poutine, which was good. It's the gravy and the duck meat that give it it's flavor. The fries were nothing special. The burger was indescribable. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would order anything else. This also came with fries, which I wanted to sub for something else since I already had the poutine. However, the only other option was kale, so I just had a bunch of fries on my plate that I didn't eat. They don't serve desert, but you do get complimentary donuts. The place seats about a dozen people, so reservations are a must.

    (4)

  • Lorenzo C.

    Food is Amazing!!! The atmosphere is that of a place you want to visit over and over again. Slightly on the smaller more intimate side. A very local joint. I ordered the burger and my wife ordered the chicken special. The BURGER: I normally eat a well made burger on the medium rare medium side, however, the waitress recommended I let the chef cook it some more to get a good crust on it. IT WAS MIND BLOWING! You got the initial crust and a very soft not over cooked center. Perfect! The grease stuck to your lips making it seem like I was wearing lip gloss, which I don't unless they start making a hamburger grease one :). A very good burger! I COULD NOT STOP EATING THIS BURGER! the chicken: was not bad either, perfectly cooked and seasoned well. I will definitely be going back next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Angela D.

    About a week before going to NYC on vacation, the husband and I watched an episode of Diners, Drive ins, and Dives and it showcased the Brindle Room burger. That night we got online to make a reservation =) We got there when it opened on a Saturday morning and were quickly seated. This place is tiny, just like pretty much every restaurant in NY. We ordered the salted caramel donut, 3 burgers, shrimp and grits, mulled wine. and a sparkling sangria for a total bill of $73. The salted caramel donut was amazing! Very sticky, but well worth it. The shrimp and grits were very flavorful, but the shrimp were a little on the small side. The burger was very very good. I'm sort of a burger purist in that I like a simple burger. This burger was right up my alley. It had great meat flavor, an excellent crust. The bun was solid. The cheese was good and the onions had a nice sweetness to them. The served it with pickles on the side. It was an excellent burger! I'm so glad we got to come here. Thanks Guy Fieri!!!

    (4)

  • Lew S.

    It's true: World's best burger. Each bite demands reflection. As they said of the Girl From Ipanema: A-a-a-h! Salmon was also superbly done, and don't miss the duck confit poutine, because ... duck confit poutine! We pledged to return to continue exploring the menu. But if we did, how could we pass up the world's best burger?

    (5)

  • Mimi T.

    My boyfriend and I initially came here for their doughnuts about a year ago, but now we've fallen in love with their brunch! I love their smoked pork hash and their shrimp and grits. It's definitely a brunch must. My favorite doughnut has got to be either the salted caramel or the chocolate hazelnut. We brought our parents here today and I think I can say it was a hit. My dad enjoyed the hot sauce on his grits and my mom loved the huevos rancheros. We split the doughnuts and it was delicious as always. Portions are pretty great, not too big but perfectly filling. The ambience is nice and relaxed. It's dark, but not too dark and the waitstaff are really pleasant and wonderful. If you ever find yourself wondering where to head to brunch, come here!

    (4)

  • Eric J.

    High hopes for this burger, dashed by the lack of flavor and satisfaction. A lot of the time, the hype usually creates unrealistic expectations, but in this case, the burger here was just not good. The medium rare was a bit on the raw side, and overall, just was not very satisfying. I can understand the lack of burger trimmings (lettuce, tomato) if the flavor of the burger outweighs everything else, but in this case, I found myself wanting a bit more texture and complexity. This is why I tend to be cautiously pessimistic whenever someone recommends "the best burger in NYC." C'mon, son. That said, everything else that I've had here has been pretty good. I've tried the crispy salmon, and the mussels with fries. Salmon was cooked perfectly and had the nice crispy crust I like when eating fish. Mussels were pretty standard, but the broth was pretty good, accompanied by a healthy portion of fries. Service is very friendly and it seems that they really like to chat it up with the customers, which I love. However, as a result, they do sometimes dawdle with the water and drinks. I think it's nice when you establish a rapport with the waitstaff, because it makes the atmosphere friendlier and more comfortable. However, I also would like the actual service not to suffer as a result of it. I was wondering why the reservations on OpenTable were always open with this place and now I know why. While the entrees and small plates seem pretty solid, there's really nothing that sets this place apart from other places in Alphabet City. You should come here for a low-key lunch or dinner, and try the burger if you'd like, but with tempered expectations.

    (3)

  • Phil G.

    Atmosphere was Kool... Definitely a neighborhood joint way on the east side. Had the famous burger, it was good but not good enough to make a trip just for the burger. Anytime you try to claim to be the best you better come correct it was not the best I've ever had but it was pretty good. Fries were also pretty good and staff was friendly.

    (4)

  • Tim B.

    Probably on of the top 10 meals I've had in NYC. Not one thing I could complain about, everything was quite exceptional. My group of 3 came here around 5:30 on a Monday, and were seated promptly without a reservation. What we had: -Red Sangria: AWESOME, do I detect a hint of cinnamon?? -Special Pasta Carbonara. Very creamy and cheesey, tasted more like a mac and cheese with penne rather than a traditional carbonara. -Burger. Perfectly cooked medium rare, really tasty onions. The kale salad and fries were both good sides. I wouldn't put it on a list of best burgers in NYC, but at 12 dollars including fries, it's one of the best values for a dry-aged steak burger. -FREE DONUTS! very tasty w/ a caramel glaze.

    (5)

  • Dan M.

    A very good and simple restaurant that's accurately-known for it's hamburgers. Some of the menu options covered in fatty or salty sauce which didn't help flavor or presentation.

    (3)

  • Bruce W.

    The burger is great. They don't hold back with the seasoning, and the flavor comes through strong. It was very peppery - right up my alley. I sat at the bar both times I've been here and the bartenders were a part of my conversation throughout both meals. They're a friendly bunch, I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Mary P.

    Its surprising how this place ended up on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. Its not any of the above. The burger is however worthy of mention. Its good and a normal size (for those of you who watch Man vs. Food this is not going to end up on there). I found it a bit salty however when I had it but the caramelized onions and the melted American cheese compliment it well. It doesn't need much else although I'm a ketchup fiend and I ended up slathering that on. Also there is a special habanero hot sauce that is on the table that makes it a little bit spicy (really only a little). Everything else I had here was good including duck confit poutine (duck and gravy deliciousness) and the brie and coconut toast. They like putting granny smith slices on things including the toast and the kale salad. I really enjoyed the toast because it wasn't sweet like I was suspecting, rather it was savory and buttery and really good. I could just survive on that alone for a meal probably. Got a complimentary salted caramel donut hole for dessert. It was denser than I expected and really topped off the meal. The place itself is small and cozy with arthouse pictures on the walls and a dim woodsy vibe. I wouldn't bring a crowd here but its good for a date or a meal with a few friends.

    (4)

  • Candy S.

    If you want a great burger go here! The Sebastian steakhouse burger is the thing to get here! The burger is juicy and delicious. I also had the duck confit french fries which went well with the burger! AND they give you little fresh donut holes at the end! Great food. The only thing is that the place is not too spacious so I would suggest going before the dinner rush.

    (4)

  • Cynthia W.

    Cute, tiny, cozy little restaurant. My go to place for a juicy burger that's not a pub or grille. The burger just hits the spot when you want a burger - it's just the right size, maybe on the small side for guys, juicy and tasty. Indulge in the fries but also have the kale salad which is delish and will change your mind about eating kale! My bf got the salmon which was simply roasted and you get to pick two sides. My recommendation? Just get the burger! At the end of the meal they give you a complimentary donut hole which is so yum I'd take home a box of 20 if I could!

    (4)

  • Jeanne O.

    What a charming little restaurant. The staff are super friendly and amenable. The food was good. My salmon was nice but not earth shattering! Although, my friend's clam pasta was amazing. And my other friend's pork dish was also fab. And the servings are not tiny. I loved the little complimentary caramel donuts at the end. A nice way to end the meal.

    (4)

  • MM S.

    Nice quiet place with tables and bar space. They have daily specials and today's was Cod and even though I prefer fish I chose their Sebastian burger. Ordered medium with Cheddar. I was medium rare (hence 4 stars) but the burger was fantastic. They have a couple beers in tap which is amazing but I opted for Montepulciano. Decent wine selection. At the end they served a glazed mini doughnut on the house which made the dinner even better. Will go again!

    (4)

  • Ira M.

    The Duck Confit Poutine is phenomenal. The burger is probably one of the best I've had - simple yet delicious.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    For a place that supposedly has one of the best burgers in NYC, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered my burger medium rare, and while the inside of the meat was pink, the outside was very overdone, which I thought was very weird. The slightly charred taste was not very pleasant to eat, and overall I enjoyed the fries that came on the side more than I enjoyed the burger. On the plus side, the calamari appetizer that my friend and I split was pretty good. We also had a Google offer for 2 beers and 2 burgers for $20, so we each got a beer to go with our dinner. I'm not a huge beer person, so at the recommendation of our server, I ordered the Brooklyn summer ale, which was light and not too hoppy. Bottom line: The ambiance is nice for a cozy, intimate dinner. I'd skip the burgers though; there are better burgers to be had elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    The Steakhouse Burger here is always on all kinds of best burgers of NY lists. Maybe top 10 I guess, but nowhere near the best. It is very good, but just isn't satisfying enough ($12) - it's tiny, and I was left wanting more after the few bites it took to finish. The fries it comes with are decent, but I've had much better with other burgers in the city. The other thing people Yelp about here is the doughnuts, which are really awesome ($1.75). They are very small and come in three flavors: Powdered, Salted Caramel and Chocolate Hazelnut. We split the last two, and wished we got the third one too. They were nice and warm seemed like they were just freshly fried. We also shared the French Toast ($12), which I might have even enjoyed more than the burger. It's completely covered in very generous amounts of Nutella, so it's almost more like a dessert. It also has some delicious bananas too which make for an awesome combo. Everything I ate here was delicious. The place is pretty tiny, but it's a nice atmosphere and is a great choice for a decently-priced and very satisfying brunch.

    (5)

  • Linda F.

    I attempted to dine at the Brindle Room without a reservation because who needs a reservation for three that early on a Wednesday at 6:30?? We immediately felt that we were not welcome. Being that we did not have a reservation the hostess was hesitant to seat us. There were 3 empty tables and at least one seated table was almost finished. She decided to seat us and within one minute came over and told us that we could not sit there that we would have to sit at the bar. It may have been that she was inexperienced at her job but it was apparent to me that her rude demeanor had more to do with having a 6 yr old child with me than not having a reservation. Heard the burgers were great but in NYC it's easy to find a great burger. Thumbs way down to the Brindle Room.

    (1)

  • Sara M.

    I went there on Sunday for brunch without reservation, we were in 2 and they found a place for us quite soon. I'm a fanatic of hamburgers and their was quite good. I asked for a medium rare burger and it was too cooked in my opinion. I think I have to come back another time to have a clearer opinion and maybe give to them 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Ben P.

    Brindle Room has, in my opinion, the best burger in NYC. Given the quality of the burger, the price is excellent. It's as simple as that.

    (5)

  • Brett P.

    One of the best basic burgers I have had in a while. Nothing sexy about it, but perhaps that is the secret behind the ecstasy it delivers. Just a simple, delicious burger that will satisfy every primitive craving you may have. Pros: 1) Burger 2) Service 3) Fried Oysters with Guacamole Cons: 1) Small Venue Experience: Went here on a Friday night around 11:00, and the place was packed. Granted, "packed" means that there were about 20 people in the restaurant, and there was a bit of confusion in getting seated. (We stood at the front door for about 15 minutes before being seated at a table that had been open since we walked through the door) Despite the somewhat awkward seating scenario, the dining experience was perfect for a casual beer and burger night while also offering other items on the menu to satisfy a more sophisticated palate. The fried oysters were simply amazing, perfected by the amazing dollop of guacamole that adorned it, leaving us wishing that they would add Guacamole and Chips to the menu. We had heard the burger was amazing, and it did not disappoint. Juicy and cooked to perfection, it does not require any condiments to satisfy. The onions that adorn the burger simply enhance the flavor without overpowering. The portion size was perfect, distinguishing itself from a slider without instilling a sense of guilt after consuming. The fries on the side had that amazing homemade taste and we simply could not stop eating them. We also ordered a green curry dish, which was quite hefty. While it wasn't bad, it wasn't nearly as memorable as the humble burger. The venue is very narrow, which leads me to believe that it was once a private single lane bowling alley. However, the noise level was tolerable and did not have a negative impact on our experience. Overall, we will definitely return and would recommend The Brindle Room for small parties looking for a casual venue with upscale menu options.

    (4)

  • Robert A.

    While in the city during the polar vortex we seeked out new places to eat. We found this place strictly on Yelp reviews. The photos of their food looked great so we made reservations for dinner. This style of restaurant is what I really enjoy. Small maybe 10 tables max, it's very small and intimate. So the reviews state that the Brindle Room had a hamburger to die for. As much as I avoid burgers when traveling I thought I would change it up a bit. All of the burger reviews I saw stated it was the best, most tasteful etc. So we ordered some appetizers and wine and of course I ordered my burger. When my food came out and I saw this burger I was very deflated at the visual. It was an average portion size, but I should be to blame for expecting a 2 lbs burger that Adam Richman would eat. After my first bite, I vow to never profile food again. I don't know what they do to but they do it great. It was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. The burger was not listed on the menu as past reviews stated though the staff did mention they had it before I had to ask about it. I finally had a burger in my many holidays to NYC and it was a great one. Try it. You'll like it!

    (5)

  • Johnson W.

    Walked in there thinking this place is the bomb based on the pictures and review, thought I'll give it a try. I went in with a party of 4; got seated right away because there was next to zero people there. Menu was pretty small and there were a few specials which were not fully clear on what it was. Very hostile when I asked again, If they did it properly the first time I wouldn't have to ask again; smart shit -.-. Ordered smoked chicken wings and their mussels with fries (Happy hour special). Their mussels were just like any other mussels just a little tomato dices. First off they charged 12$ for 3 wings... Who the fk in their minds charge 4$ a wing. This is outrageous. These wings were not even close to "good." I can get better & BIGGER ones at Popeye's, no joke. It was pretty bland and over fried for these "smoked chicken wings." I came here with three other friends and it wasn't even enough for each of us, sad life. So we ordered two of the "off the menu burger," which I know why they name it that, it was so bad that it shouldn't be served. I don't see why people rave about these burgers...I think McD's Big Macs are better than these. The bun was flat & soggy that it felt like it was going to fall apart on me when I held it. Not much taste to it had to add the ketchup for flavor. When I tried to order of their "specials for the day" shrimp spaghetti with some sauce which I have no idea of; they ended up giving me some spicy shrimp with bread which wasn't what I wanted. Feels like they copied this dish off of red lobster; Baby shrimps with garlic sauce with some red pepper flakes. Last but not least their fries, the fries weren't the bomb, it was just plain fries, the fries that came with the mussels were hard like it was made a while ago, and fries that came with the burgers were soft or even a bit under-fry.

    (2)

  • Valerie G.

    OH EM GEE...one of the top pieces of meat I've ever put in my mouth!!!!!! :D Brindle's burgers are perfection - cooked with just the right amount of pinkness, with a fluffy bun and juices that ooze with delicious fattiness. Boify and I split a burger (BAD CHOICE) but also got the appetizer wings (3 large pieces - unfortunately a bit flavorless) and the calamari (decent). Seriously though, the burgers are what makes Brindle Room rock my socks off. Make ressies, the place is small!

    (5)

  • Van H.

    I'm not one to cheat. In fact, I pride myself over my faithfulness. Yet, after 4 years of vegetarianism, one glance at my boyfriend's burger made the temptation to cheat irresistible. In his words, "the juicy meat was great quality. The buns were mediocre, but that hot, thick meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly."

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    My wife and I were very excited about eating here. We are huge fans of DDD. We arrived and there was confusion regarding our reservation. Finally we were seated and proceeded to look over the menu. Our waiter was not the friendliest and obnoxious once we told him we saw the restaurant on DDD and we lived in NJ. The food was great but the waiter left a bad taste in our mouth. The owner graciously reached out to us to address our concerns the next day to my complete satisfaction. We will go back. Thanks Jeremy.

    (4)

  • Dominick Q.

    As I make dinner for myself roughly 0 nights per week, it takes an unusually special meal to stand out from the pack of high quality NYC dinners I eat 7 days a week. The Brindle Room is easily the standout meal of 2014 thus far for me. Listen, roasted tomato soup isn't usually sexy, but somehow this bowl had my tongue wagging. Fresh, clean, non dairy and it had some BITE. The smoked pork loin was about as tender as I've ever tasted. Like, I could cut the pieces without a knife and they melted in my mouth. Picked up some kale and roasted carrots as sides - both highly recommended. My friend went with the signature burger and fries, which I saw on the tables of about 50% of the other diners. I took a few bites and could see why. Really cool, laid back hole in the wall spot with incredible eats. Thanks again to the trusty Yelp for steering me here in the first place. Give it a try.

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    Came here after a trip craving a good old-fashioned burger! The restaurant is very small so make reservations if you can. Otherwise, they have limited bar/counter seating. What we got: Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - DELICIOUS. The outside was seared to perfection so that the juices didn't make the buns soggy. The inside was perfectly cooked (Medium) and so tasty. Caramelized onions and cheddar cheese were great complements and didn't overwhelm the burger. Fries had just the right amount of salt and were cooked perfectly. They serve Sir Kensington's ketchup which I'm not the biggest fan of. Their housemade hot sauce is AMAZING. It's a peppery hot and oh so yummy! Service: We sat at the bar and service was great. Liked that they had hooks behind as well as underneath the bar since it was a bit cramped in the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Cindy X.

    The place was really small, the tables were high. There were only a few items to choose from the menu. But everything sound compelling to me. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The portion was small, but it was enough to fill my small stomach and you really don't want to eat more than that, The grits was delicious, it has a bit of mozzarella cheese. Almost taste like mash potatoes. The shrimp was cooked just right.

    (4)

  • Jenny S.

    BRUNCH REVIEW but now I want to come back for dinner too to try more!!! ---started off with a fresh donut: chocolate with almonds (they have other flavors) SO FRESH! Love the crispy crust mmm melt in your mouth ---Shrimp and grits: bowl of grits with perfectly poached egg! Rich and delicious! ---Smoked trout hash: a bit too salty but still PACKED With great flavor I'm comin back for the famous burger & the kale salad!!! & brunch again?! Definitely NOTE: free wifi just ask for the password

    (4)

  • Marcus A.

    This place lives up to its good ratings. The well done burger I had with Cheddar cheese was delicious. The place was really nice inside. The waiter was attentive and pleasant. The German beer I had was perfect. My friend and I went for a late lunch on a weekday so I am not sure how they handle crowds. I would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Liz H.

    they have THE DUMBEST policy - they serve french fries with the burger and they won't substitute the roasted potatoes (same price and offered as a side) - they will offer Italian fries at an additional cost - i even offered to pay the additional cost for the Italian fries for making an exception to their policy - i just didn't want fries i wanted the roasted potatoes - and they absolutely refused - what ever happened to CUSTOMER SERVICE in this town... what an absurd policy and how much more absurd not to make an exception for a regular customer! snobby restaurateurs are THE WORST - they lost one here and i have a big mouth so no one who knows me will go there either - their loss - there's a zillion places just as good and better in the hood - i hope they go out of business SOON.

    (1)

  • Ryan B.

    **burger review** I had stumbled upon something striking on teh interwebz a few weeks ago. A claim....a bold claim: "The Brindle Room has the best burger in New York City" I LOVE burgers.......& this claim stopped me in my tracks On top of this bold claim, I was linked to a video accompaniment: vimeo.com/26106818 Mystified by The Brindle Room's burger philosophy (choice fatty beef, shameless use of american cheese, cast-iron skillet, caramelized onions, & minimalist bun) I just had to try it. If you've taken the time to watch the video posted above, you can imagine my experience. Very f*cking delicious. The jury is still out on the "best in nyc" claim, but regardless, this was an absolutely sensual experience from start to finnish. I will say that it was kinda on the small side. I left the Brindle Room very full, but my stomach was about %40 burger and %60 fries. (The fries are the truth btw). All in all, $12 WELL SPENT. And most importantly, I'll never look at a burger on brioche with too many toppings the same way again.

    (4)

  • Ashna R.

    Lovely little brunch spot in the East Village! Wandered in here when there was too long a wait at Northern Spy Food Co and am SO GLAD we did. Had the shrimp and grits and thought it was absolutely perfect. Also, no wait at 1 pm on a Sunday was a huge plus. Will definitely be coming back!

    (5)

  • Chief H.

    Most everything in NYC was closed the day after the Great Blizzard of 2010. Frantically calling restaurants around town, phones just rang endlessly, disappointing me at every turn (can you accomodate a group of 9?), but Brindle Room came through in the clutch. I guess it's not surprising, since chef and owner Jeremy Spector apparently lives above his cozy East Village spot. Lucky for us. We ended up taking nearly half the seats in the narrow restaurant. Steve accidentally called it "The Bindle Room," which sounds like a secret hobo hangout, but it's actually very nice inside-- dark wood dominates, with two rows of hightops leading up to a long bar in the back of the restaurant. That day burgers were very good. Sure, there were some minor issues, but for obvious reasons I was in a forgiving mood. Even so, I was floored by how much complex, dry aged flavor was packed into the beef, which dominated in a way that seemed even more pure than the infamous Minetta Tavern Black Label Burger (and at $13, for at half the price). However, I had some minor issues with the cheese selection (no American?) and the fries were nothing special. According to Jeremy, he uses the trimmings from his partner at Sebastian's Steak House in Morristown, NJ, where the steak is dry aged on premises. The blend itself is a combination of a bunch of cuts, that can apparently change based on what's available. From his explanation, he was clearly excited about the quality of beef used in the burger. A few weeks later, even after eating a slew of incredible burgers, the Brindle Room's burger still haunted me. So last week I stopped by for a late lunch (the burger is only served at lunch) and eagerly ordered a burger. To my sincere delight, they now have American cheese. As good as the first was, the second burger was even better: cooked to a perfect medium rare and sporting an incredible sear which gave way to loosely packed meat leaking aged beef juice, each bite coating my mouth in complex, fatty flavor. This time, the onions were far more caramelized and the fries look much, much better (and there's about 3x as many). I've eaten a lot of great burgers recently, and lately my preferences have leaned towards thin, griddled patties, but this may have been the best of the lot. As I said, it's only available for lunch, so I recommend finding an excuse to skip out on work ASAP. In the meantime, I'll be fighting my own cravings (and returning to try the rest of the menu for dinner). Pics: flickr.com/photos/lawand…

    (4)

  • Cecilia Z.

    This tiny place is a gem, especially for this deep part of EV/Alphabet City. And when I say tiny, I mean tiny... The entire restaurant probably has just 8 tables, and holds no more than 20 people. But you know what they say, good things come in small packages. I came here for brunch recently with a reservation, which was definitely a good call since the place is so small. While their brunch menu is somewhat limited, it had a lot of variety and really caters to just about every type of eater. The majority of the menu definitely screams comfort food though, with such dishes as biscuits & sausage gravy with poached eggs, french toast with nutella and caramelized banana, and freshly fried donuts (made with real spuds!). I ended up ordering the smoked trout hash, for something a little different, and was pleasantly surprised by how hearty and flavorful it was. The chef doesn't skim on the smoked trout at all, almost piling on an entire trout fillet chopped into large chunks, perfectly fishy and slightly smokey in all the right ways. The bf ordered the famed Sebastian's steakhouse burger, which was served with skin-on fries and a slice of pickle. He very much enjoyed the burger, and was satisfied with the quality of the meat and the portion size. Here's another kicker: they have a smokey, chipotle-like housemade hot sauce that is both tangy and spicy. It was awesome on my smoked trout hash, and would certainly spice up just about anything! And if that's not enough, they also serve freshly squeezed orange juice and pour-over coffee (look at the small bar at the back for yourself, you'll find the industrial juicer and coffee setup). The Brindle Room is a great little place offering updated American classics at more than reasonable prices. Like I said, good things come in small packages.

    (4)

  • R. S.

    This place is a fav in the neighborhood. Their chicken liver spread is a most beloved starter. And, now I hate to advertize this, but when I was in there for happy hour today they had dollar oysters. I don't know if that's a regular thing, but if so I will certainly be more regular at their happy hour. I've been several times and every time they hit the mark with food and friendliness of staff.

    (5)

  • Kathy L.

    Definitely come here for brunch. The prices are good, the wait is not long and the food is amazing. R and I stumbled on this place on a lazy Saturday and are so glad that we did! We shared the Biscuits and Gravy and the House Made Granola - both were delicious! Coffee wasn't bad either! Can't wait to go back and try the French Toast and the Shrimp and Grits

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    I came back here again and I was, again, impressed. We started with the beets, the brandade, and baked oysters. The brandade and the baked oysters were fantastic!! Oysters and cheese...mMm. You can't go wrong. My friend who usually does not like raw oysters loved the baked oysters here. The beets were decent, especially in comparison to their other dishes. For our entree, we had the braised veal and (I think) pan seared duck. The veal was so tender! It just melts in your mouth. When you take your first bite, your fork will slip right through. Apparently they braise it for 6 hours! The flavors were extraordinary too. The duck special was also amazing. Great flavors, great texture. I love this place!

    (5)

  • ryan m.

    I'm a bit of a burger snob... I freely admit. I order this burger a least once a week. And the fries, worth the extra for "italian" style that have herbs and fresh shredded parm :)

    (5)

  • Zachary N.

    I go and order Brindle all of the time and it's always a positive experience. The Food is consistent and I'll just mention some highlights. The burger is amazing and the fries are the perfect compliment. Even better if you get delivery the fries come in a brown bag so they aren't soggy, well played Brindle! The roasted potatoes are a great side as well and my favorite sandwich is the grilled chicken and kale. Also give the strawberry lemonade a try for a refreshing, different take on a classic. Enjoy everyone!

    (5)

  • Dillan K.

    A buddy and I spent a week on vacation in NYC/NJ. We only gotta spend a day and night in NYC, and wanted to make the most of it. Between Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and local word of mouth, this was the talk of the town. So we strolled our way into the East Village and came to the Brindle Room, no reservations. The host was nice, but down to earth and the small place was almost full. With only one table available or bar seats, we decided the bar was the way to go. This was the first of many solid decisions that night. After looking at the menu and seeing no burger, I asked "Hey, why isn't the burger on the menu?" to which my server replied quite quickly "Because we don't have to put it on the menu." We ordered and said "Give it to us exactly the way we're supposed to eat it." This caught the attention of another man behind the bar, who was sipping on wine and chatting up the customers. He came over and said, "Hey guys, how's it going?" and struck up conversation with us. Turned out to be the head chef and owner. Extremely nice, dressed our burger properly when it came out, then bought us a round of beers. He spoke about owning a small business, being happy, and how he came up with the hot sauce/burger. Based on the fun, cool, and warm atmosphere, I definitely thought highly of the place. But GOTDAMN, the burger really took it over the top. I don't know how else to describe it besides perfect. This is everything you want out of a burger. Screams flavor and completely well complemented by the garlic aiolo and hot sauce. All and all, a great time. Go with a friend, have a couple beers, and be ready for a fun experience. And definitely ask what the "PGB" stands for in the hot sauce.

    (5)

  • Scarlett V.

    I was disappointed by this place. I was looking for a very good burger with good quality meat. The beef had too much pepper on it which ruined everything. It was not so tasty and juicy as I expected. Service was good though. The fries were good. Next time, I will go for 5 napkins...

    (2)

  • Danielle C.

    Great burger, great service. Other than that, pretty standard east village dining.

    (4)

  • Alex M.

    Without a doubt the best burder in the City (save for maaaybe Spotted Pig) but this place cannot be beat for all the rest of the food as well, the lentils with habaneros are inspired, the kale salad is simple and delicious. They also have incredible service, really warm and friendly and will accommodate any and everything. One of my favorite places.

    (5)

  • Kelly O.

    Loved this restaurant for brunch in the east village. We started with a salted caramel donut which was freshly made and still warm when it got to our table. My salmon hash was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the day. It was so filling and made my stomach oh so happy. My husband's burger was awesome as well. Service was efficient and the good got to our table promptly.

    (4)

  • Jess C.

    Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior. The inside is quite lovely with the dark wood panel trims and high table seating. Simple, antique-looking lighting fixtures give the room a bit of dim, ambient lighting. The hooks on the wall (under gorgeous wooden wine racks) are reminiscent of those in a horse stable. In the back, you can choose to sit at the bar to watch the bartenders or peek into the kitchens. Based on the decor and ambiance, the Brindle Room is a casual place for a date or catch up meal over some decent food and drink. If you're here for their burgers, be sure to ask your server about them! We were confused that there was no mention of them on the menu, but since they're known for their burgers, we were sure something's up. The burger is served with caramelized onions, a choice of cheddar, American, Swiss, or blue cheese, and a side of fries and a pickle dill (bonus points for that!). While I'm no burger connoisseur, I recognize a good burger when I taste one. The burger was very juicy and well seasoned. But it was definitely the touch of sweetness from the caramelized onions that made the burger stand out. The burger was on the small side, but the generous portion of their thick and crispy fries will fill you up! Aside from a disappointingly greasy calamari, we enjoyed the lightness of the kale salad with raisins and pecorino (I picked out the not-too-overwhelming pecorino, of course), and the mild spiciness of the moules frites. Though if we had known the fries that came with the mussels were the same as those with the burger, we would've substituted it or ordered something else entirely. Service was professional, albeit a bit detached. Sadly, we didn't have room for those doughnuts, so we'll surely be back! And that amazing homemade hot sauce? Gosh do they sell those [1]? It could easily replace the Sriracha sauce I put on nearly everything! [1] Didn't realize while I was there that they do sell it! For $6 a bottle!

    (4)

  • Matt C.

    This place really exceeded my expectations. i was expecting a good burger (the guy fierri stamp in the front had me question it, hes recommended a really bad place in Boston that i went to) but wow... for what it is its probably the best burger ive had in NYC. that and the Duck Poutine were amazing. good happy hour specials as well.

    (5)

  • Patrick D.

    One of the best hamburgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked. Perfectly seasoned. Patty and bun perfectly proportioned. A burger Ron Swanson would approve of. Fries were great also -fresh cut and delicious.

    (5)

  • Sarah L.

    Our last dinner in NYC, friends took us for a true American experience, it was totally great! The burger is so juicy, pork belly was melting in the mouth. Have to try

    (5)

  • G B.

    As seen on Diners Drive-ins and Dive... Finally took another spot off the list and boy was it a good one. Pros: Good for Date night, intimate lighting, good music (90's-00's hip hop) played at a calm level. And great food. Con: The wait was a tad longer than I'm used to for a NYC restaurant. The burger that was featured on Triple Ds was amazing, medium well, perfectly chard. And the warm complementary donut holes were A+ A must visit.

    (4)

  • Christopher S.

    Tasty. I've enjoyed this spot numerous times over the years. Grab your girlfriend, wife, friends, whoever...go check it out.

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    I'm making a mild understatement when I say I'm somewhat of a burger aficionado. It doesn't take a million toppings and a hefty price tag to woo me either. All I want are several things to satisfy my craving: a charred, well seasoned patty that's cooked the way I like it (med to med rare) in a bun that doesn't have me worried that my patty will end up on the floor somewhere. Everything else is just extra. But boy does the burger here go beyond satisfaction and straight up make me salivate at the thought of it. The sausage and rabe penne is tasty in its own right but the perfectly executed sausage and its oils overwhelm the bitterness of the rabe. The pumpkin gratin is reminiscent of the holidays with its spin off the ol' sweet potato casserole. It's a bit heavy and very sweet, but offered a nice refreshing palate change between bites of the penne and burger. Oh and the fries were good... but my partner instinctively kept those mostly for himself. Service was great, but make reservations or be doomed to smelling great burgers during your typical long wait on the average weekend night.

    (5)

  • Maya M.

    Dined here with two friends on a quiet Saturday morning. We were some of the first patrons. Small, cozy space. Loved the donkey punch mimosa. The food was rich and delicious - we ordered the burger, shrimp and grits and shakshuka. Everything hit the spot. Highly recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Esther G.

    Go for Brunch! Brunch is served weekends only. Otherwise they open at 5pm. The burger was recommended by family and we finally got here when a flight was canceled. A restaurant critic interviewed the chef/owner (a stroke of luck) after we ordered. I learned prime rib is ground for the burgers. It creates a 70/30 product which lives up to all the good reviews. The extra fat is used on the french fries. They were good but a little too heavy for my taste. The five stars are for the sandwich. Salt, pepper, American cheese and pickle chips go with this and it would be a travesty to add any condiments. Sabastian reminds you of Mel Sharples on the '70s sitcom "Alice." Same voice, same kindness underneath the opinions. Eat your heart out, Michael Symon. Quiet, cozy, romantic and good food!

    (5)

  • Zaman K.

    My experience at the Brindle Room wasn't as stellar as I had hoped. The space is cute, the service is friendly, the happy hour looks promising, but the much vaunted burger fell short of expectations. My wife and I walked in here on a Sunday afternoon with a $20 credit from Google offers that included 2 burgers and 2 beers - as excellent a deal as I've seen. With our Mother's Milk and Brooklyn Summer Ale in hand, we were excited to try these burgers and ordered them medium. Mine came well done and my wife's was medium well. On the plus side, even in their overcooked state the burgers were juicy. I could see their potential had they been cooked to our liking. We also got a couple of complementary munchkins that were coated with salted caramel. They weren't great but we certainly appreciated their gesture in giving us freebies on top of the discount we were getting. I feel the Brindle Room can be a 4 star experience if they get it right in the kitchen. The ingredients are there, now the execution needs to follow.

    (3)

  • Keri S.

    I literally order from Brindle Room at least once a week. We get some serious gourmet meals delivered fast and fresh and affordably. Love these guys! I recommend the salmon with kale and quinoa salad and a side of stewed lentils. I mean....it's amazing.

    (5)

  • Roberto S.

    Spoiler alert: I am head over heals with the Brindle Room. Expect a gushy review. So, this little gem on 10th street in the village is the kinda place (that luckily for me) many people walk past. In a neighborhood crammed with celeb fueled eateries (Momofuku I'm looking at you) the Brindle Room, with its unassuming entrance, calm interior, and chill atmosphere might not even register on most people radar. Effectively you have then missed one of the great meals of your life. It was so good, I even made a video about it. I was literally moved so much by this meal that my passion as a filmmaker was called into action. vimeo.com/39804758 Let's be frank and earnest for a sec; this is not Boulud. It is not Jean George. We are not at Per Se. Nothing has foam on it, or even a hint of truffle. What we have here is neighborhood haute cuisine at its finest. Seared Pepper Steak sandwich, house smoked chicken wings, even classic baked oysters that slide down your mouth like the caress of a warmed silk glove of a parisian lover. The menu stretches from the comforting beer battered pork belly to the more elegant venison loin, but don't be fooled; everything on this menu was created by the chef to be just good tasting and fun eating. It doesn't try to be anything that it's not and that is where you realize it is a rare find; a genuinely good place to eat that focuses on food not fame. It has been extremely hard not to mention the burger for three paragraphs. Extremely hard, but having been to the Brindle Room on multiple occasions you find out that even though they have THE BEST HAMBURGER IN THE WORLD, that the rest of their menu is stellar as well. But, let's talk about it, because, damn it's good... ... their burger is a select mixture of prime meat that incorporates the deckle cut of steak which is the most delicious cut you could put in your mouth. What? Never heard of the deckle, a.k.a. The Rib-Eye Cap? The 2nd filet of Brisket? The Pillow Cut? Well the deckle is that guy that shows up to your party that makes it the best party that ever was. The guy that, 20 years later at someone wedding you don't really know but you have a lot of mutual friends so you decide to go because you might see Charlene there and you wonder if she's got fat, and you see all your high school buds and they were like "remember that party at Tom Higgin's place when Deckle showed up in the stolen cop car a case of Goldschäger and a Billy Goat?" and you're like "remember? Do we not all have tattoo's of the date with "Deckle 4 EVA ... bhaaaaa!" on all our arms???". Yeah it's like that. More scientifically, Deckle is the back end of the Rib-Eye steak. Basically a mixture of filet and marbled fat, that, when blended in the right proportion, seared in a seasoned cask iron skillet, and then baked with soft, sweet onions and American cheese, produces a hamburger that you want to slowly rub on your face while confessing your love to it before consuming. Hence the reason they give you cloth dishtowels instead of paper napkins at the Brindle Room. You dont come for a meal; you come to make love to your food, and if done right, cleanup is always a bit messy, but always worth it. Besides delicious devourables, Brindle keeps a pretty great, albeit small, selection of craft beers and affordable wines to help libate the meal properly. They also have a brunch that might take you out for the day. It really should come with in-house cots. Monday nights is vinyl night, so if you're looking for some ear candy and mouth treats, that might be your jam. Full disclosure: I have absolutely no stock in the Brindle Room. At all. This review come straight from the heart, and or perhaps stomach.

    (5)

  • Melissa P.

    I always order delivery from here and definitely want to try their brunch, but the Beet Smoothie, Steak House Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich are all excellent and delivery is usually pretty quick too.

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    Just got here for lunch. All the cool pictures from yelp are not for lunch. Very limited menu. Will let u know how the burger tastes.

    (3)

  • Natasha R.

    Whoa - I did the tasting menu for brunch and I CANNOT wait to go back. Heavenly food from a diverse menu. The cocktails weren't the best, but everything else was amazinggg.

    (4)

  • Kieran T.

    Super friendly wait staff. Nice atmosphere and decent feed. Got the recommended burger and an iced tea. would recommend coming with small groups, not too big. 10 points

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    This place is absolutely delish! Plus they take reservations, even for brunch, which I love. Friendly service, zero condescension, and affordable fare, all in one of my fave neighborhoods in NYC. The layout and decor has a great "old NYC" vibe with dark hardwood tables and narrow booths. Plus the food! I love their thick-cut bacon, and the day I went they offered a duck confit hash, which was buttery and savory and had that full duck flavor. I loved my kale salad with parmesan (totally tender kale with just the right amount of vinaigrette), plus all their sides are wonderful, too. Can't wait to go back and try the burger!

    (5)

  • Doug M.

    Went with five us on MLK day after the Knick game (ugh). Small but cozy space and a very helpful, friendly wait staff. Great music by the way (it was vinyl night where they play records). We all shared a number of appetizers, which were all hits except for the shrimp special (very bland and tasted frozen). Skip that and hit the mussels, smoked wings, pork belly and any of the pasta specials. We shared a pasta as an appetizer and the spaghetti carbonara was as good as I've had anywhere. I'll be back to try more. For entrees, three of us had the burger and it's up there with our favorites from anywhere in NYC, juicy, flavorful, seasoned and cooked exactly to order. Minor complaints -- the bun could be toasted a little more to stand up to the juicy burger and it was a tad small. The regular fries were solid and they also offer Italian fries tossed with rosemary, parmesan and olive oil (they were good, but I actually liked the regular ones better). Salmon with quinoa, couscous and kale was on point, but the venison entree was 20% tasty venison loin and 80% kale salad so beware. No desserts but free delicious donut holes at the end. Bottom line -- if you come by, you'll find something you'll love on the menu.

    (4)

  • Jay M.

    Came her for the burger ( not on the menu so ask for it) and it was really really delicious. The best kept secret about this place is the oysters. Some of the best I've had in a while. I came here only for the burger after reading the raves on yelp and you should too. I left thinking the oysters were worth a second visit. Good service and nice ambiance.

    (5)

  • Ting-Hsuan H.

    Their steakhouse burger is one of the best burger in NYC. Love their fries too. The Chocolate hazelnut doughnut is great as well.

    (5)

  • Kenny C.

    In the ongoing quest to find the best burger in NYC, we stumbled upon the Brindle Room. It was listed on several top 10 lists (which seem to come out every month) and I believe it was also featured on some ABC program, cited as the "best" burger in NYC. It's definitely not the biggest place; pretty narrow and maybe 10-12 tables that can be put together for mid-sized groups. Hostess was nice, service was relatively quick, and the food was pretty good. Let's cut to the chase - the burger is excellent. Definitely worthy of top 10 in NYC. Meat is very flavorful and it's basically no frills. You get caramelized onions on top, the cheese of your choice, a side of pickles and some fries. It's not the largest burger, but the fries (which were pretty crispy) will definitely fill you up. For starters, we tried the kale salad, calamari and the mussels & fries. Of those, I liked the calamari the best. Note that while they do have some interesting beers available, they don't really have a full liquor bar. So plan accordingly!

    (4)

  • Erica J.

    I came to the Brindle Room for brunch and it was everything I needed. Strong, pour over coffee, a variety of food options, and even offered reservations when out of town friends were nervous and needed to "know" we would get into a brunch spot, pronto. I had a smoked salmon hash (they were out of trout) which was great. The girls I was with shared one of the Challah french toast dishes with nutella and said it was fantastic. They also shared the various house made donuts and seemed really pleased. I'd definitely like to come back to try more things.

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    This place is great. I've had brunch and dinner here - both were awesome. Great selection of food.

    (5)

  • Sasha B.

    Ordered their famous burger for delivery and I must say I was disapointed. It was average sized and for $13 you still had to pay extra f,or cheese. It was good don't get me wrong. It was juicey flavorful and with a soft bun but for the price I wanted it to knock my socks off. Decent burger not the best. If I dined it maybe I would think the price was worth it because I'm all about paying a little more for the atmosphere. I would come back and try some other things.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Soooo good! Everything we had was delicious - and we tried a lot of different things! First, let me pay homage to the burger: juicy with a crispy seared edge and a little sweetness from the caramelized onions. Just perfection! Also, the fries are the best - crispy and salty. We also had the mussels (we were literally slurping broth out of the shells at the end), the stewed lentils, and the lamb salad. And everything was good - we didn't have a single dish we didn't like. And, as if having great food isn't enough, the service was spot-on as well - super attentive and friendly! I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Ron P.

    Very good burger!,Italian f/f were good as well,I really enjoyed it here. Small place,kinda tight. Solid beer,drink menu,get the burger!

    (4)

  • Christina M.

    Came for the burgers, left drunk on amazing sangria. Really though, one of the best burgers in town, give it a shot.

    (4)

  • Claire M.

    I think Brindle Room* is exactly what I would picture when asked, "What's a New York-esque weekend dinner spot in the East Village?" The answer would have to include: -a tiny restaurant -"new American" food** -Edison bulbs -some form of kale on the menu -prices that might make an out-of-towner frown, but that we don't bat an eye at -a semi-open kitchen ...Brindle Room delivers on all counts. Yes, it's tiny, and it was a squeeze to fit all 5 of us at a clearly 4 person table. The group next to us may have been loud enough that when they left, we all paused, confused as to why the restaurant was so...quiet. But the food is very good. I had the Crispy Salmon with two sides - Cauliflower & Kale. I loooooved both of them, especially the cauliflower. The salmon itself was excellent - and this is a Seattle-salmon girl talking - especially the crispy top. I agree with Emma G.'s comment that the kale was a little overcooked, but I thought it was nicely flavored. (Disclaimer: she may or may not have been one of my dining companions.) Good drinks - my sangria was delicious, large, and $7. Places like Brindle Room are a dime a dozen - after all, "new American" is just the MOST popular - but check this place out with a small group. Tasty classic dishes - I tried the Smoked Pork Loin, Roasted Pumpkin, Kale Salad, and Vegetable Tagine, and all were excellent. The vegetarian in our party enjoyed her dinner as much as any of us carnivorous types. - *Not Bindle Room. Not that. **Okay, I have a bone to pick with any and all food critics/restaurant reviewers/anyone who cares...what IS "new American?" When did American food stop being American and become...new? Is there a date on this? Can we pinpoint the YBN and YAF (Years Before New & Years After New)?

    (4)

  • David P.

    I went here last Friday for an early dinner with two friends (we needed to be somewhere by 6pm). I made a reservation which was not a problem at that early hour, but they still called that morning to confirm, which I thought was good service on their part. We all ordered a variation of the same meal, the "entree with two sides" deal for $21. Two of us had the salmon and one had the chicken. Everyone was very pleased with the food which arrived quickly and was delicious. The place is cozy so I imagine it might be a bit more cramped when packed with people, but for us the atmosphere was pleasant and the service was great.

    (4)

  • Julio C.

    They serve a good Burger!

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    Tried several places in the East Village for dinner (8:30 ish on a Saturday night) before we decided on Brindle Room and were happily satisfied. Place is very small. Sat at a counter. Ordered the kale salad, which was great, and a burger, which was also great. A tad pricier than I expected, but was satisfied with my meal. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

    (4)

  • Poochie H.

    Saw Brindle Room featured on triple D last week and had to try this place. Went today and sat at the bar and enjoyed an amazing burger. The manager was kind enough to chat with us while we ate. Great place! Great food! If your in LES, stop and check this place out.

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    TINY PLACE, HUGE FLAVOR Best Shrimp and Grits I've ever had. Super buttery but hey, that's what gives it so much flavor! They make a tasty fresh donut as well! But you really cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Been here a few times for brunch, but I gotta come back for dinner! Be prepared to bump elbows with the next table! And maybe even have them listen in on your conversation!

    (4)

  • Francis R.

    That burger was unbelievable. I thought I was going to give birth to a unicorn after finishing that masterpiece. Bravo, Brindle Room. Bravo. (PS... Keep in mind that the burger may not be on the menu. If its not ask there, just ask a staff member if its available that day.)

    (4)

  • Jay G.

    Absolutely love the chicken wings and burger. Keep in mind, the burger isn't on the menu, but just ask, its incredible! Don't listen to the fools about the customer service. Its fine. Place is small though so be patient...totally worth any wait. One of the best burgers in town.

    (4)

  • Vee D.

    Food was okay. Nothing to write home about. Restaurant is very small and tight. Sat in a "booth" and only had about 6" to squeeze in between tables. Really claustrophobic. Table next to us had to move plates and glasses on their table so I wouldn't knock anything over or drag my clothing over their food and I am a size 2. My husband could not fit. He sat on the chair and a friend sat next to me. Slow service,; had to ask for check and still took food server about 10 mins to bring check even though she wasn't doing much. Won't be back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Caroline S.

    Ordered delivery this week while at work...got the steak sandwich and the Italian fries...both were great! Speedy delivery and great food! I only gave 4 stars because the fries and sandwich were slightly on the soggy and greasy side. This may be because it was take out. Next time I will dine in rather than take out and then update my review!

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    Only wanted to try this place for their burger. The place is tiny, my chair was about to break and im not a heavy dude. Kept getting hit as workers passed by and the place was pretty crowded. I would recommend getting a reservation as there is little standing room if there are no tables especially if the weather is bad. The burger was decent, not the best. Also the size of it is SMALL, easily could have eaten 2 as others have pointed out. The wifey got the pork chops which had a nice smoked flavor and her dish was huge. Probably wont be coming back.

    (3)

  • Nikki A.

    3.5 stars I came here for dinner last night with two friends. The staff is super friendly--one of my friends got there early and was chatting up the bartenders until we came. There is a happy hour from 4-7 with $2 beers and $5 wines and sangrias. Awesome. I got a white sangria, which was pretty good. Very lemony. For dinner I got the roasted pumpkin and the crispy pork belly. Both were good, but not great. One of my friends got the pumpkin, as well, along with the risotto special. My other friend got the salmon with mushrooms and roasted cauliflower. The cauliflower was awesome! I kept taking more bites from her :) For dessert we got complimentary donuts with caramel. Very yummy. The place is small, but cozy and although it filled up, we never felt rushed. A good option in the East Village.

    (3)

  • Alex And Dana G.

    Let's start with the happy ending... The complimentary donut hole, ya sicko! I mean, how often do we look forward to a meal ending? This cozy little resto tucked away in the east village is a great option with solid comfort food. They have a whole bunch of specials, including some really good pastas that taste like something you'd make at home, but better. There's also a healthier westville-esque option - with your choice of protein and plenty of veggie sides. Minus one star for somehow staying pretty chilly near our table (we were too close to the door). We know that's harsh, but it can really impact the experience. Plus 1/2 star for the amazing playlist and free mini-dessert, but we'll round down instead of up, as none of the dishes completely blew us away.

    (4)

  • Sheri S.

    After two of my yelp friends reviewed this place I was interested myself... Some friends came into town last saturday and I decided we should do dinner here. After passing all the Santa Con's throughout the city we arrived to this quint restaurant a little late for our 7:30 reservation, but the place was not crowded so we were fine. The rustic exterior was neat. The cozy interior was welcoming and had a log cabin type feel. I guess a cross between country living in the big city. Since I was so excited to come here I knew what I wanted to try based on the yelp photos and the Brindle Room website, the "Duck Confit Poutine" of course, but unfortunately they did not have this tonight because it is a Special Dish. Instead I choose their Southern Style Chicken, with mashed potatoes and greens. That was yummy as well, but after we had the fries and chick peas with the tasty buttered bread for our appetizers I was only able to eat half of my meal.

    (4)

  • Melissa S.

    I was craving a burger on my way home and ordered one to go and although it wasn't cooked MR as per request, just medium, it was still VERY tasty. The fries were alright and I am never a fan of caramelized onions, so take this into account. I am intrigued to try this place again with others so I can pick at their dishes!

    (4)

  • Amy S.

    Their pork and chicken are GREAT. But combined with their homemade hot sauce... omg even BETTER. The hot sauce is SO GOOD. I would totally take home a bottle if I could. Their service is pretty good as well. I like the interior of the place too. I like that their booths are really high up haha. It's kind of pricey, but the food is good so it makes up for it.

    (4)

  • Wen Jin G.

    went back again last Friday for their happy hour, we got: -mussels and fries: excellent fries, crispy and not overly salty or greasy. mussels had a flavorful broth, but not very fresh. -raw oysters: tasted a bit odd, bland (?) better with cocktail sauce, skip the migonette. -fried calamari: the day's special, crispy, flavorful, and wonderful with the marinara and garlic aioli -red sangria: strong and delicious with our meal -strawberry lemonade: yummy! finally, they bring you complimentary salted caramel donut holes at the end of your meal, i love them when they serve the donuts at brunch, these are the same, just smaller. :-)

    (4)

  • Karina L.

    This rating does this place no justice. Five stars: Food/Service/Price We made reservations for 12:30pm, which was super lucky since the place was starting to fill up around then. The waitresses were patient with us even though we spent waiting for our tardy friend (it took her 30 minutes to 'walk one block'). We started off with the donuts which was definitely the best donut I've ever had. The mashed potato dough made it so savory and so crispy on the outside! The caramel one was my favorite, but I wouldn't mind having a dozen chocolate hazelnut ones, either. Yelpers, you let me down. You guys gave me around 5 brunch items that seemed to be good. Unfortunately, their entire brunch menu was about 5 dishes so I had to make an excruciating decision between the challah french toast and the burger. I ended up getting the special, the pork confit over bread. You should definitely ask for the specials (they're also on the blackboard outside the restaurant). The prices for the specials are refreshingly the same price as their regular entrees (ever order a special without asking for the price...then get charged an insane amount for a mediocre dish?). The waitress even went back to check the prices after I asked. The pork confit was amazing -- bits of pulled pork and potato slices over perfectly toasted bread with 2 poached eggs on top. All of that for $11. I was in heaven from the first bite. My friend's sausage gravy over biscuit was delicious as well (she finished in 5 minutes flat). One hundred stars: The music. It's important to note that we spent our entire brunch time jamming to some seriously awesome 90s music. I'm talking TLC, Boys II Men, early day Destiny's Child and....Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby. The best. brunch. soundtrack. ever.

    (5)

  • David J.

    We went here because a guy on TV said he thought they have the best burger in AMERICA, and man, it was darn good! My companion and I each got it medium-rare with Cheddar. It had a salty, peppery crust, a nice puffy bun, hand-cut fries, and a homemade hot sauce. One of us didn't like the fancy ketchup and would much rather have had Heinz, one of us liked the fancy stuff just fine. I can't wait to go back for the duck poutine, when the weather gets colder.

    (5)

  • Jane K.

    5 stars for the steakhouse burger, one of the best burgers I've had in NYC. Perfectly seasoned and juicy, with great buns. The fries are amazing, very crispy. Great hot sauce and ketchup too. We also got the kale salad, the duck confit poutine and a glass of wine. The kale salad is good, with a milder, more subtle taste. The duck confit poutine, while very tasty, just doesn't compare to how good the burger is. Wine is so-so. Great service.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    Went to the Brindel Room for the first time Friday for our daughters birthday. Awesome experience. Even though she was running late , we were able to order apps and drinks. The duck confit was off the charts . Salmon amazing. Want very much to go back for brunch. Nice touch meeting the owner. Very nice man who shook our hand thanking us for coming in . Can not wait to go back !

    (5)

  • Frank W.

    Most amazing food I've had in a long time. Great atmosphere and the staff was excellent. The duck fries and cheese app was out of this world. Dinner was perfectly cooked and tasted outstanding.

    (5)

  • Rachel K.

    Delicious! Got the shrimp appetizer and burger (w/ fries). Especially loved the burger. Had mine prepared as recommended (medium with American cheese). It's simplicity helped all the great flavors to come through. Small but very satisfying. The fries taste great dipped in ketchup mixed with their special hot sauce. All around solid meal. Definitely one of the tastiest burgers I've ever had!

    (5)

  • Allegra D.

    Super delicious hamburger. Word on the street says it uses high quality deckel (marbled rib-eye (if you can't see the fat, it doesn't exist)) for the hamburger. I don't know if that's true (the internet doesn't lie, does it), but whatever the case it is a delicious hamburger. As previously mentioned, lots of judgement at first glance. However, one bit in, you are completely sold and you leave the meal feel satiated and well pleased with your lesser caloric intake (haha,right). Cute dinning area, albeit very small, my umbrella kept awkwardly falling on the girl sitting next to me and it was a deluge of "I'm sorry, excuse me" trying to maneuver through the people to the even smaller bathroom. But we got in without much of a wait, and the wait staff was helpful and attentive. All in all, a great place to definitely keep on the radar.

    (5)

  • Brett W.

    Cozy neighborhood spot, very approachable menu. Heard they had the best burger in the East Village and I have to say, I think this is it. Went with the crew for a good dinner, and happy to have made this visit. We ordered: Smoked Chicken Wings (Pretty good, nothing amazing tho) Beer Battered Pork Belly (Excellent, little nuggets of pork belly with a great mustard) Chicken w/ 2 Sides (Very solid and huge portion) Burger (Loved the crust from the seasoning on the burger, great bun, savory and the grilled onions and pickle were great). Everyone mentioned the Kale salad, I thought it was very standard? Would have rather got the fries... Love the free donuts to finish the meal. I see myself going back to soon to explore the menu further, brunch looks solid as well.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    3.5 stars, but probably because I ordered the wrong dish (chicken hash, which was basically chicken pieces, onions, and home-fried potatoes). My fiance ordered the shrimp and grits, and he loved it...so I'd probably recommend that. Prices were great -- $10-13 for brunch dishes, cocktails about $10 each. The hot sauce is not to be missed and is sold for $6 in-house. We were trying to eat at Northern Spy or Westville nearby, but the waits were too long, so snagged a table around 1:30 at Brindle Room without a wait. Recommended particularly your favorite East Village brunch spot is too busy.

    (3)

  • Lily J.

    Disappointing all around. The burger was unremarkable, tiny, and only later did I realize it was missing the onions. My daughter had the $30 steak which she requested to be cooked medium rare, yet it was closer to medium and lacked flavor and jus. The ungracious waiter came to clear the dishes before we were done, and the tasty doughnuts and check were unceremoniously dropped immediately after. I guess 40 minutes is their limit for table turning.

    (2)

  • Han C.

    Three freshly-fried to order doughnuts, made out of mashed potatoes (mind. blown.) that were just crispy, warm, fluffy and delicious. Start your meal with these ! Get your stomach opened up for... The Brindle Room steakhouse burger ! (insert R-rated moan here) Served only during lunch / brunch hours, the steakhouse burger is coated in bouillon, pan-seared and then baked to seal in the juices. It is simply topped with choice of cheese and caramelized onions that taste of absolute heavenly sweetness. The beef juices streamed down my hands as I ate it, and I loved it (the burger ! And the juices ! Who wants to high-five me?!).

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    Best burger i've ever had in NYC and the Kale Salad is pretty damn good as well. I hear their other food is solid. The burger is so good that its not even on the menu. Also, good choice of beers.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Add it to the burger list! Highly touted as one of the finer burgers in NYC, it didn't disappoint. Not the biggest burger but it was super juicy and it came with delicious hand cut fries. I got mine with blue cheese and sauteed onions. Come during happy hour for $5 glasses of wine and half price mussels. Great deals!

    (4)

  • Athena C.

    Brindle Room never fails to surprise me. Last time I visited, they had this Duck Poutine which was out of the worldly amazing. Their homemade doughnuts are sweet, fluffy and light. I just came back tonight for dinner and found that menu has changed but for good reasons. I got the Crispy Salmon with spinach and Israeli cous cous. It is $23 but it is filling. The salmon is crispy on the skin but the meat is so tender and juicy. It was a great plate. My girlfriend ordered their Fried Chicken, which was not on the menu but it was awesome and huge! There are 3 big pieces and they come with kale and meshed potatoes. I was drooling looking at it.... They also got this great burger too and the fries are salty and crispy. Just the way I love them. Too bad we are on diet and couldn't try the dessert! Next time for sure!

    (4)

  • Katrina L.

    I came here for brunch with a friend and ordered a chocolate hazelnut donut to share, duck hash, and the burger everyone was raving about. Donut: very small, so don't remember much about it. Duck hash: really good and crispy, came with two poached eggs Burger: over-hyped, but came with some good fries sparkling lemonade: just right and wish I had more!

    (3)

  • Lisa R.

    I've been here both for brunch and for late night. Both experiences have been good, but I prefer this place for brunch. The service is solid and the food is delicious. It's a small cozy place with really yummy food and the stand out dish would have to be their shrimp and grits. Plus, their biscuits are legit! I've heard plenty about their burger, but each time I'm here there seems to be another dish that distracts me.

    (4)

  • Zac V.

    One of the best burgers I have ever had in my life.

    (5)

  • rebecca d.

    I hate to do this, but.... after years of patronizing Brindle Room, I must file this report: This past Monday night, I placed a $30+(!) delivery order for a steak sandwich, fries and kale salad. They sent me the wrong sandwich, bringing the fried chicken variety instead, and, when I called them back, the hostess said that they would switch out the sandwich but just needed to reach the delivery person first. After 25 minutes, she called back and said that they could not bring me the proper order and would need to just refund the sandwich (not the whole order) because the delivery guy had left the restaurant and wasn't picking up his phone after repeated calls. When I asked if they had any other delivery staff on hand, they said that no one would be back "for a very long time." I told the hostess that I was disappointed, as I had thrown out the other sandwich (it was dry and bland and... well, not steak), and she then scolded/informed me - even though she had just said that no one would be able to come back to my apt, so I lost her logic here - that they had intended to give another person the chicken sandwich that they accidentally gave me and had, by that point, been sitting in my apartment for 30-45 minutes. To clarify, I'm not an advocate of wasting food, but ew. Now, I know service-related reviews can be quite one-sided, but I was mindful of my tone throughout the whole conversation, as I did not want to get overheated about ultimately a matter of sandwiches (as important as sandwiches are). I stressed to the hostess that I knew this was not her fault but that, as a supporter of the restaurant, I felt let down. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish my point, because she hung up on me mid-sentence. To add insult to injury, the other items that i had actually ordered were very disappointing - soggy, greasy fries and undressed, unseasoned kale with hardly any of the promised pecorino, almonds and fruit. The last time that I dined in at Brindle Room, I also found the restaurant's service problematic. We were rushed out of our table (with the funniest delivery, mind you - I quote our server: "I'm TOTALLY not rushing you guys, but we have a lot of people waiting and it would be great if you freed up the table") even though we had food left AND my friend had just ordered another $5 cup of coffee (yes, they charge you PER CUP, and I still supported this joint). It's been fun, Brindle Room. I was lured in by your brunch reservations, but I'll find a new boo.

    (1)

  • Frances G.

    Kale salad and the burger. Best one-two punch ever ... Also the art rocks!! The Brindle Room is one of my fav places to dine. And they accept reservations, which is a good thing because the place in tiny.

    (4)

  • Paolo C.

    I had the dry aged steakhouse burger and it is one of the best burgers I have ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly and was so flavorful. Glad i stumbled upon this place searching for a good burger in the east village. My only complaint is that I wish there could have been more of the burger! Price was very reasonable and service was awesome definitely on my list of top burgers in NYC.

    (5)

  • Alexandra G.

    Awesome food and ambiance! Upon first entrance, the cozy decor and nearby tables give the restaurant a very inviting feeling. The friendly staff only adds to this feeling! I have come for both brunch and for dinner, and both were very good. For brunch, I ordered the shrimp and grits (normally I don't indulge this much, but it was so worth it). The nicely-sized bowl was finished in minutes! A few months later, I came back and ordered salmon with sides of zucchini gratin and their kale/quinoa/Israeli couscous blend. It was served in quick pace and was delicious, but also very balanced and healthy! Overall, the Brindle Room is an excellent mix of a comforting environment and a modern interpretation to homestyle classics!

    (5)

  • Matthew A.

    The owner/chef literally, drunkenly, threatened my life over the phone because his delivery man was incompetent (and didn't have a phone). Never, never, NEVER patronize these people. They are awful. The sad thing is, before this incident, I was a regular of this spot. My girlfriend and I came in once a week. But no one deserves to be threatened while also hungry. That's adding insult to injury. I work in the restaurant industry, I understand that mistakes happen, but they don't care about the costumer. And to me, that's what's most important. Incredibly disappointing, I even contacted the Better Business Bureau and filed a complaint, people like him shouldn't be allowed to own a restaurant. If I could, I'd give zero stars.

    (1)

  • Ngoc P.

    *3.5 I was underwhelmed and kind of sad that the menu was smaller than I'd like. Everything on the menu was either between 2 slices of bread or belonged in between them. I expected so much more from the burger I got. Sure the burger itself was tender and soft but I couldn't forgive Brindle Room for that soggy bun. My chicken sandwich was good but , it's just a chicken sandwich with kale, nothing huge (okay, I admit the chicken baguette was really good but that soggy bun upset me.) The brindle smoothie was really strange at first but surprisingly, when you drink it with your meal (if you hadn't thrown it away yet), it's really good. It's like sipping gazpacho through a straw. Very mild, gingery and you can definitely taste the beets. The regular fries that came with the burger were unsalted (say what?) but the Italian fries were quite good. And finally, I now know what brindle means. I'll come back for brunch and dinner someday. Although lunch was not as good as I imagined it to be, it wasn't bad or anything, just average.

    (3)

  • Abigayle A.

    Excellent. First place in ages that has cooked my burger the way I asked (well well done) Homemade fries with sea salt are awesome!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Marvin H.

    The Poutine was out of this world. Literally one of the best dishes I have ever had. I ordered the burger which was perfectly cooked medium rare. My date had the chicken dish which was surprisingly/amazingly well seasoned. Small time place, with big time food and excellent service. I rarely review places but when I do its because I plan to drop a 5!

    (5)

  • Maggie R.

    One of the best burgers in NYC hands down. Manager/front man staff is a little rude - he gave us attitude for being early for our reservation which was odd however our waiter was awesome!

    (4)

  • Steven S.

    Depending on what you order, the food here is good to slightly below average. The burger is delicious, but it's not something I'd write home about. The kale salad I had as a side was fresh, and the flavor was great. I also sampled the donut: the texture was similar to a small powdered donut you'd get a grocery store--denser and chewy. Biscuits and gravy: flavorful biscuits, but the texture resembled a light bread more than a flaky biscuit. The gravy was lacking in flavor. The kitchen also seems unable to accommodate many requests/substitutions--I imagine this is at least partly due to its small size. So keep that in mind before you come here. My friend's burger also didn't come out as ordered (burger was not cooked to specified doneness). I'd recommend this place if you're nearby, but I wouldn't go out of your way to come here.

    (3)

  • Joel B.

    This place is pathetic. They appear to be on a big publicity push appearing in many cool suggestion sites, but they can't even list their correct operating times. Service was meh. I keep hearing about the great steakhouse burgers, but the service and attitude tank the place.

    (2)

  • Justin S.

    What a great meal! I arrived and was seated immediately. The service was great, and the place used mason jars as water glasses (killin it). We started with some salad and a meat/cheese plate. There was a ton of meat, but less so on the cheese. Either way, let's get to the main meal. The chicken plate with quinoa and carrots was superb. Focusing on the chicken, this place CRUSHES IT. The chicken was spiced, cooked, and served perfectly. What more could I ask for? Come and enjoy a great meal in ten was village.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    Food was good, although portions were a little small. The place doesn't have much in the way of seating capacity so if you go, reservations are probably the way to go. Service was fine.

    (4)

  • Ancy N.

    It is not that it wasn't good. It was enjoyable but not memorable. Love the appetizers more than the main courses. The beef tartare was awesome, the kale salad yummy. Burger was slightly overdone though we asked for medium rare. There was no redness within the patty. We also shared the special of the day, a pork loin. It was so-so. Drinks were a little diluted. I would eat there again but I probably won't suggest it amidst all the otter choices in the village.

    (3)

  • Keith B.

    Best value and probably overall burger in the city. I've had them all. Spotted Pig, Minetta, etc etc. This my favorite. The crust is apparently from something called deckle fat ( aht.seriouseats.com/arch… ). It gives it this amazing salty crust that just accentuates the magical beefiness of this paddy. Medium Rare, American Cheese, and nothing else. The place is a great neighborhood spot, everyone is nice, and the service is superb. Eat the burger, nothing else matters.

    (5)

  • Tiffany T.

    I came to the Brindle Room seeking another between-bread adventure, and they gave me a scrumptious burger to write about. I will be very honest, the initial presentation was disappointing. The beef patty was the size of a small hockey puck, drowned between lackluster buns commonly seen at grocery stores, with some pickles on the side and a heap of fries. There were no lettuce/tomato/veggies, and if I only looked once, would have mistaken it for another typical backyard burger used to feed the masses. However, I immediately rescinded all those thoughts when I took a bite, because what lies between unexciting bread was a juicy, sexy beast of a patty topped with succulent caramelized onions. What it lacked in size made up in girth/thickness (ha-ha). The medium-rare patty was seasoned perfectly, and dripping with juices with every bite. Their meat-to-fat ratio is flawless, for despite the juiciness it still tasted quite lean, and I'm happy to report the absence of food coma status post burger consumption. What put the Brindle Room's burger apart from others is the delicious sear/crust they had on the patty - it definitely had a generous sprinkle of fresh black pepper, among other savory spices, resulting in a lovely, flavorful, exterior crunchiness of a perfect char with a bite. The caramelized onion topping played a supporting role and was not as pungent, but gave a subtle flavoring component that worked well with the patty. I almost wished I could get a "double-double" because I wanted more. Okay, I still can't let the buns go. I actually tore & left the excess bun on my plate because they definitely didn't add any value to the burger other than soaking up the juicy juices from each bite. But I guess if they did have an outstanding bun, it would diffuse the spotlight on the meaty center. If that was the rationale for choosing mediocre buns, then I happily forgive and overlook. Before I forget - you get a choice for the cheese for the burger, including Swiss, cheddar, American, blue cheese. I opted for American based on their recommendation and was pleased that its mild creaminess did not overpower the burger. I did regret, however, about not asking if I can get a bottle of their PHENOMENAL house-made hot sauce to go. Not only am I madly in love with it, it also packs serious heat! I guess I will do that next time, because I'll definitely be back when I am craving a good burger.

    (5)

  • Kawanna L.

    Very small spot with limited menu. The burger and fries -- very good but small portion. A bit pricey given the portion.

    (3)

  • Eva G.

    We used the Google offer of $20 off 2 beers and 2 burgers for dinner. The burgers are regularly about $14 on the menu. We got their only "off the menu" (but rather heavily popularized) burger, the steakhouse burger with caramelized onions, choice of American/Swiss/cheddar cheese, and fries. I should've asked for the meat medium-rare instead of medium, because it was more done than I'd have wanted. Still, the flavor of the beef came out well. Tastes good with their house hot sauce. Fries are actually good, thick like home fries. We also got the braised kale, cooked in garlic. At the end, they gave us complimentary salted caramel doughnut holes. The staff was very nice.

    (4)

  • Cherie L.

    One of the best burgers I've ever had. We stumbled into this tiny restaurant for brunch cuz we were in a burger mood. Luckily this crowded joint had two spots at the bar with a perfect view of the commotion in the kitchen. As out burgers arrived... I was somewhat disappointed with the small size, but once I tasted its richness I understood why. Each bite burst with rich complex flavor of the high quality meat mixed with the caramel zed onions and oozing cheddar cheese and soft perfectly toasted bun. The homemade hot sauce added just enough heat which was alleviated with the help of the hand cut fries. I peeked over at some of the other tables that ordered the donut... And was tempted but alas could handle no more. The donut shall be conquered upon my next visit!

    (5)

  • Amber L.

    I went for brunch on Sunday with a friend and we both ordered the biscuits and gravy. Both of our biscuits were completely raw on the inside, while the bottom was burnt to a crisp. Additionally, the "poached" egg on top was cooked completely through to resemble more of a hard boiled egg. It was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend this to anyone. Take a look at the photo attached and tell me that looks delicious!

    (1)

  • Chris B.

    One of the better Non-gourmet burgers out there. Simple and delicious. I don't know how they season the meat, but it is pretty close to perfection.

    (5)

  • Mabel Y.

    We showed up 15 mins before the opening time (11AM) on a Saturday. Instead of finding a locked down or disgruntled staff, we were welcomed to have a seat anywhere we'd like and an apology that the kitchen wasn't open. An apology after we intruded??? I picked this place because the menu offered something a little different. I had the shakshuka. It was warm and spiced just enough for me to handle first thing in the morning. The salted caramel donut was yummy. We had it as an "appetizer" which didn't make much sense. I'd recommend having it as a "dessert." The selections of teas was a little odd (no English breakfast), so I went without my caffeinated drink of choice. And it didn't even sour my mood.

    (4)

  • Juliet O.

    Great service and well trained staff. They offered recommendations which was great especially during brunch when you can't decide between breakfast or lunch! They have phenomenal burgers btw. But I decided to go with the biscuits and gravy. I was very happy that I did. So good! I have to go back to try everything else on the menu. We wanted to do the whole share multiple plates/ tapas thing but we couldn't manage to take our faces out of our plates. Good sign.

    (4)

  • Samantha S.

    Really cute little place. Shakshuka was great but a little too sweet and watery for my taste. Veggie hash was delicious but also too sweet. Hot mulled wine is the best part of this meal-truly amazing. Need to try this amazing looking burger next time!

    (4)

  • Pete G.

    Decent but c'mon 4 stars AND one of the Timeout best burgers in nyc?? Reputation Defender perhaps? We had the burger ordered medium and it was a) undercooked, b) quite small and c) bland. Have had other entrees here in the past and they are decent too, but hardly 4 star. Kale salad and fries on the other hand were quite good. Their homemade hot sauce is the most unique thing about them and pretty good. A solid if uninspired choice in the area.

    (3)

  • V G.

    So for weeks now I've been planning to bring my girlfriend to this place after reading great reviews and seeing it on TV. All I have to say is that this place is completely overrated. Let's start off with the place itself. It's your typical East Village place to eat. Can be a little cramped inside, but we were fine. It got a little loud in there with some bozos laughing it up at higher decibels so my gf and I kept our talking to a minimal and tried our best to make the best of it. So we ordered our food. My gf ordered the spaghetti carbonara and I ordered their famous burger. We then get our food. What!? This is the burger? This puny thing? Guy was stuffing his face on his show. I'm going to finish this in 3 bites. Well maybe the taste will make up for its size. Took a bite... Wow, what a charred mess. The waitress said that it would be cooked medium. This was very well done. Guy had his with some pink in the middle. I've had much much better burgers than this at Five Guys and they can even include the same toppings. Who on earth did the owner pay to get everyone to say that this was the best burger in Manhattan? What a major disappointment!! At least the fries were great and the home made ketchup was awesome. So my gf starts eating her spaghetti. "How's the food?" I said. She replied, "It's good, just kind of spicy". Spicy!? Spaghetti carbonara spicy!? What!? Wait, let me try some. What the hell, it's so spicy and over peppered. Now we both don't like spicy food too much and this was the last dish we thought spiciness would be a factor in. She finished half before getting full then I ate another quarter still being hungry from the burger. After that meal I was hoping to get that caramel donut that I kept seeing in pictures. Wait what? They don't have that for order during dinner. What!? Man, I really wanted to try it. I was kind of hoping to order it, put candles on it, and sing Happy Birthday to my gf, but instead we got 2 free donut holes version of them. Pretty much went with the theme of this restaurant, "Talk big, eat small" Luckily in the end it wasn't too expensive, but I would have rather paid more for a better meal.

    (2)

  • David L.

    Decent beers, amazing steak burger, and pretty good fries that complement the burger pretty well. Poutine was pretty good as was the pasta carbonara with sausage. The pasta was even better when I mixed in their house made hot sauce. Complimentary dessert donut holes were a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Steph M.

    Burger was so tasty - one of my favorite burgers in new york. will definitely come back. Fries were pretty good as well. Tip: mix spicy sauce with ketchup. use for burger and fries. definitely completes the burger.

    (4)

  • David M.

    It was ok. The burger isn't on the menu, but it's always available. Tiny spot with few tables, yet pretty good service.

    (3)

  • Jane Z.

    I wanted to like this place because their menu looks simple and delicious, and because I heard from my s.o. that they were miraculously open after Sandy's aftermath, and had sustained him well last fall when the power went out. There was some horrible rain this week, and this place wasn't far from where I was staying, so I ordered their burger for delivery from their website (and i was grateful I could order a fancy burger for delivery, a great thing about NYC). They politely called to confirm my order, gave me an estimate of half an hour, and I poured myself a glass of wine, watched some TV, and waited. And waited, and waited. And called to ask what was going on about an hour later, and they let me know that their deliveryman was out the door so it should be there. Okay.....so then I waited some more. And some more. At this point, 1 hr and 40 minutes after I ordered, I was feeling pretty stupid for ordering delivery from a place that was just around the corner, so I grabbed my rain gear and plodded over there the check. To his credit, the host I asked seemed very concerned, but he nor anyone else could figure out what the heck was going on. After hanging out for 5 minutes watching them ask around, I finally got a call from the delivery guy. So I just said I'd go back and get that. Of course the burger and fries was cold and soggy, and it was obvious that they saved the closest location to the restaurant for last, and thus my food was late and cold. Didn't have any adornments besides the cheese I ordered. And it was pretty small. So basically, I could have gotten a fancier burger from Five Guys in about a tenth of the time and for half the price. I will definitely try this place for a real sit down meal at some point because both the restaurant and bar are cozy, but so much for this being a dependable go-to place.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    I was lured here by my old boss (I'd never heard of this restaurant even though it's three streets from me) on the understanding that the Brindle burger has been written up as being in the same league as the Minetta Tavern burger. That's such a bold claim that I had to try it. We started off with the chicken wings which were juicy and huge and the crispy pork belly which was just a lot of lettuce and burnt pork. Then came the burger which was good, don't get me wrong, but nothing in comparison to Minetta. Cute restaurant but not sure I need to go back.

    (4)

  • Adam T.

    steakhouse burger! + home made hot sauce! so damn good. good price too. definitely coming back

    (4)

  • Jin C.

    The Brindle Room has been on my to-go list for a little while now, but whenever I'm reviewing my options of places to eat, Brindle Room's small and limiting menu makes me pass it over. Not this time. With Back Forty all booked up with its crab boil event (curses!), I headed to Brindle Room as an alternative option. The place itself has a warm, rustic ambience with very friendly and personable service. I tried their fried chicken, and while it doesn't rank up there as one of the best meals I've ever had, I loved that the restaurant was quiet and comforting, and I felt like I could linger on for ages if I wanted to. They also served us complementary battered yam in an ooey gooey sauce for dessert - it was kind of like a potato beignet. All in all, a nice neighborhood joint to go to and relax and unwind with some quality conversation.

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    I think it is safe to say that this is probably the best burger I've ever had. I will continue to search for a better one but so far I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this burger. There's nothing fancy about nor is it humungous with a lot of toppings. It's just a normal looking burger but when you bite into it, you will instantly realize that it is much more. I came here at around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty much empty. My friends and I all ordered the burger so I can't speak for anything else on the menu but we were very happy with what we ordered. The prices were very reasonable so that's also a huge plus. Last but not least, they have this hot sauce that is made with crack .. ok I jest but for some reason we could not stop using it. My scalp was sweating and I kept wiping but I continued to torture myself. When we were done eating the bottle was half gone.

    (5)

  • Emily R.

    Kinda bummed out by Brindle Room! I'd heard good things - most fantastic burger, etc etc, and maybe we ordered the wrong stuff, as I wasn't in a burger-specific mood - but overall, Brindle Room was a total miss. We came in on a Friday, and were seated next to this obnoxiously loud group. And not your typical loud and obnoxious drunk people - they were having the most bougie, faux-academic, ridiculous argument about education and medicine while absolutely shitfaced, literally SCREAMING, approximately 6 inches away from us. Pointing in each others' faces going "I'm a teacher, let me LEARN you something". I don't even....anyway, that's not brindle room's fault, but there *were* other tables open, and yet they squeezed us in right next to this little treat of a party. Anyway, on to things the restaurant can control - I had a scoutmob for free bar snacks, so we got a little pair of oysters dressed with breadcrumbs and garlic - definitely the high point of the meal. Tried the kale caesar salad - super tough greens, flavorless dressing, itty bitty croutons. Tom had the wings, which were greasy, and mashed potatoes, which were fine. Wine pours are like, 2 oz - lame! - overall, underwhelmed. If I ever swing by again, I guess it's go burger or go home - not the spot to branch out!

    (2)

  • Tim C.

    The burgers are decent but small. The guy on Triple D saying they're the best ever is nuts. The duck pontaine killer. If you are going just for the burger you will leave hungry, they do have some great apps to fill you up.

    (3)

  • Allison Y.

    eh...kind of disappointed. i ordered the potato chip frittata. i did appreciate that the ingredients were fresh and that they didn't add all this heavy and gross crap on it. on the other hand, it tasted like something i could've made at home. this dish is not recommended. i had a bite of my friend's salmon hash. while that was better, it was still nothing exciting. the shrimp and grits, however, was really good. if you decide to brunch here, go for that one!

    (2)

  • Asuka N.

    My fiancee was meeting someone down in East Village after brunch, so we looked up a location nearby and settled on grabbing brunch at the Brindle Room, mainly on the strength of the recommendations about the burgers. Although we used Open Table to get us an 11:15 AM reservation, it's not really needed - we were the second part of 2 to get seated. Brindle is a very nice small space that utilizes every inch of the sliver of real estate it has - bar seats along the edges of the walls that aren't used for tables, a small bar in the back, and several tables for 2 spot the restaurants. Service is pretty standard. As for the food - the burger lives up to the hype in being very flavorful; you don't even really need to add ketchup to it, as the meat has so much flavor to begin with. The caramalized onions are a nice touch, and the bun holds up well with slight grill marks on top. My main complaint (which isn't a huge one, but still) is that I asked for the burger to be done medium, and it definitely was done medium-rare - every bite I took, particularly as I got towards the center, was more of a reddish-pink than a light pink. It didn't detract much from the flavor, but it's aggravating that my order was done differently than how I'd requested. The fries that it comes with are pretty solid and salted up a solid amount. My fiancee had the shrimp and grits; of the couple bites I had, it was pretty decent - the parmesan gives it enough cheesiness, but doesn't overdo it, and the shrimp is pretty standard. The beginners were okay; the orange juice is fresh-squeezed, but you get a tiny glass for $5 - not a great deal - ad the donut at the beginning was nothing terribly special. We did a chocolate hazelnut with toasted almonds, but the donut itself was on the thicker/denser side, and the chocolate hazelnut was (in my opinion) just Nutella spread on top. I'd definitely come back again for the burger, although I'd emphasize that if I do my burger other than medium-rare, it comes out looking like it was done as requested. The available beers looked decently solid, so I'd probably come back maybe as more of a lunch/light dinner spot. In all, a solid choice for brunch, although the menu definitely emphasizes the savory side of the meal more.

    (3)

  • Raquel C.

    two words: DUCK.... POUTINE. I've ever experienced anything like this Poutine in my life. Pretty easy to understand why this seasonal item was featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives" recently. We learned from our waitress that this forced the poutines resurgence on the menu, due to high demand as of late, but you better get yours soon because it's only back for a limited time and won't return until next winter!! One poutine starter is more than enough for two people - so filthy lip-smacking rich - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It certainly filled us enough that one chicken breast with 2 sides (sauteed kale and PUMPKIN GRATIN) was enough spilt between us for the entree. So many flavors were happening on that chicken plate, it was like Fall partying in my mouth. The gratin was outstanding (I'm a bit of a Pumpkinophile) but the kale was a little too oil-soggy. Still, really delicious.... I'd say its a safe bet to assume the food in general here is interesting, hearty, and heavenly. My only advice... perhaps get two poutines and forego the entrees all together when you visit ;-) $20 corkage fee and the staff is very nice.

    (4)

  • Alice L.

    So I feel like perhaps we came here on an off day?... Sunday brunch and this place was EMPTY. Like, crickets, only patrons in the entire restaurant empty. Which is the creepiest type of dining because you know the waitresses are hovering anxiously over you and eavesdropping on your table conversation. We started with a mini donut. $1.75 apiece, it was creme brulee flavored and indulgent, and a tiny disc was enough to split between the two of us. For my main I went with the shakshuka. I will say that it was beautiful presented, in a large cast iron teeming with tomatoes, parsley, feta cheese, and eggs. And it tasted fine, just not anything that really blew me away. The menu does have several "comfort food" offerings like hashes, biscuits and gravies, etc. The service was a bit strange that day, with several waitresses volleying our table throughout the meal. One of the waitresses was also dropping things left and right, including a dirty knife onto my friend's dress. Considering that I'm rarely in the neighborhood, probably won't be trekking out to this one anytime soon. They do take reservations, although if it continues being a Ghost Town I don't see why you would ever need them.

    (3)

  • Ryan B.

    We got there as they were lifting the gate, so no problem getting seated. Server suggested a Mimosa with oranges they were squeezing at the bar. Perfect. Got the steak burger. WOW! My wife's well-done with american, mine rare with swiss. We aren't food tourists, but since we have to eat, we like to find good/interesting places. That being said while we're in NYC for only a few days we will come back for another round before we head home. It's that good. How do you beat $12 for said burger with fries? Fresh clams came in while we were eating, but too late, I'm already hooked.

    (5)

  • Sam L.

    Cool place, wasn't a fan of the burger, or the butt on the wall that was staring at me while trying to eat said burger.

    (3)

  • Cd S.

    Reporting the lunch burger of course. It's solid for sure, but I guess my burger scale has been forever altered by Umami. The burger itself was juicy with good charred crisp. It was packed a little tight though, and then the factory bun and American cheese weren't so gratifying. Again I think I've been spoiled. A year ago I probably would see this burger in a much better light. Fries were delicious and service was great.

    (3)

  • Laura M.

    Such a cute little place. While I can't speak to too many of Brindle Room's dishes (as I actually wasn't that hungry when we came here at 10pm at night on a Saturday), I can speak to their delicious sparkling sangria, some very good french fries..and the best part of the meal - the coconut brie. Amazing stuff, really. Tasted like a sweet brie dip - really like nothing I've ever tasted before. Only downside was that the menu is pretty limited - not many entree dishes and some of your basic salads/small plates. However, whatever this place lacks in variety, it makes up for in atmosphere, as it was definitely on the more intimate side with very small tables, candles and an overall dark, but homey vibe.

    (4)

  • Sheena J.

    Super cute small hipster spot with amazing burgers and salted caramel donuts. We had the calamari special and wings for an appetizer. Very reasonably priced for the food quality. I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Mel B.

    I"ve had great meals at Brindle Room for both brunch and dinner. Their french toast here is one of the best I've had in NYC- it involves nutella and bananas so let's just leave it at that. They have adorable little homemade donuts to start with as well! Tonight I went their for dinner. We started with the roasted pumpkin and ricotta which was delicious, though I thought the ricotta would add more to the dish. Their burger is small but has a great crust on it and I'd highly recommend it with the blue cheese- I love that flavor combo with the caramelized onions. Their french fries were great too which always gives a burger meal extra points- you gotta do them both well to really impress. They came out with a couple complimentary salted caramel donut holes which is always a nice finishing touch. This is an East Village spot you can always count on for a good meal.

    (4)

  • Michael I.

    This is a small place with not much seating available. I had the burger (which is not always on the menu but if you ask they will serve it) which was featured on triple D (Diner drive-ins and dives). One of my favorite shows by the way, Guy just kills me! The burger is bare bones, some meat and cheese on a bun. No flashing lights, bells or whistles. Just a burger in its purest form and as Guy would say it was outrageous! To accompany your burger do yourself a favor and order the Rosemary fries, they're dynamite.

    (4)

  • Philip G.

    I had the burger which was really good!

    (5)

  • Will K.

    They served my wife a plate of mussels that were so far gone I thought a horse had died, rotted and been eaten by a diseased dog which then crapped it onto a plate for which this dump then charged us. When we complained they were indifferent and arrogant. These crap handlers won't get another visit from me.

    (1)

  • Eddie R.

    Worst dining experience ever. Sat for 45 minutes waiting for my food, they served everyone that came in after us. I wouldnt recommend any minorities to eat here, they attend to the other white meat first.

    (1)

  • Jay B.

    Tonight we had the sincere pleasure of enjoying the ribeye (one medium rare, the other rare) with sides including: french fries, kale, corn battered pork belly, some sort of cheesy zucchini deal and potatoes/carrots - all of which were superb! Of course the staff, adding another layer of excellence to this otherwise enjoyable evening, was nothing sort of attentive and caring. Thanks for another wonderful meal!

    (5)

  • Bieta A.

    Great food! We had a lazy brunch day where we ate in Tompkins Sq Park right around the corner. We wanted to go to Hummus Place for the shakshuka but decided to try someplace new. So we ordered the shakshuka from Brindle. It was different from the shakshuka I'm used to-- more of a Greek feel with all of the feta. Maybe too much feta. But it was still delicious. The shrimp and grits was oh my god good. "pound of butter in a half pound dish" was how my brunching partner in crime described it. Ain't nothing wrong with that! I haven't had grits this good since I visited Savannah. B.P.I.C said he wants a good burger sometime soon so we will have to probably try that next we go.

    (4)

  • Mona L.

    What an adorable, charming spot! I love the set up of this restaurant--from the front benches wonderful for basking in the sun while waiting for friends, to the intimate rustic space that invites sunlight fit for groups, solo or one-on-one dining. We came here for brunch last Saturday when the weather was perfect. We started off trying all the donuts--the salty caramel was our favorite while the powdered donut was nothing special. Given that this was my first time, I got the burger after hearing all the raves and yes, it is a pretty darn good, except that it was slightly overcooked (was medium well instead of medium). But everything else was great-- the melted cheese, fluffy bun, quality, generous cut meat and tasty thick fries. My friends' dishes were delicious-- savory biscuit and sausage dish and trout hash. And the green side (kale) was more than enough to satisfy our balanced meal. After scraping our dishes, we were so full that we didn't have room to have dessert (technically, the donuts fulfilled this requirement). Affordable fare, quality food with lots of varieties and lovely spot, I am definitely coming back again to try other dishes (and maybe the burger again).

    (4)

  • Lotus K.

    i pledge my allegiance to the burger. might be my favorite thus far. can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Wendy G.

    Cute charming and clean spot. Service is good, also this place makes reservation for a Saturday night group dinner real easy! They even served us complimentary specialty donuts. Thanks! With above said, however, food really didn't impress me that much, also the menu is pitifully small, with descriptions too simple. Burger was oily but not that delicious, I've had way too many better ones, like Korzo Haus, and Burger House. Crispy salmon entree, with price point at $28 was really plain, I get better salmon at the Italian buffet weigh by pound deli. Maybe I ordered the wrong food? I really like everything except for the most essential element which is missing, sorry.

    (3)

  • Chris S.

    Fantastic service! Kay, our server, was great and the music was chill with some old school 90's classics thrown in the mix. Even though the restaurant in small, it didn't feel crowded. Perfect place for a date!

    (4)

  • LV C.

    Music is a little too loud but great food! 1) Marinated olives-- good 2) Marinated chickpeas-- very good 3) Kale Caesar-- good 4) Spicy mussels & fries-- good 5) Strawberry lemonade-- good 6) Burger-- delicious 7) Fried chicken sandwich-- very good

    (4)

  • Mikey H.

    Went for the first time last week. Figured it was time and I had to try their burger. First off, very nice setting. Warm and cozy feel. Staff was very friendly. Sat at the bar and everyone was friendly and attentive. Now for the burger. It's delicious. A little small but packed with flavor. Solid fries though may go for the kale salad next time as that looked pretty delicious. Overall, wonderful dining experience.

    (4)

  • Brendan M.

    Had an incredible experience here. A friend of mine called one afternoon and, wanting to watch basketball, had seats at the bar. When we arrived, the owner and head chef was hanging around the bar, and we spent the majority of our time there talking with him and the bartender. The owner didn't mind all of our questions and was very friendly and informative - I think he appreciated our interest. We ordered two specials and split them - the duck confit poutine and the burger. As the owner described it, the duck was very "indulgent" - but just what you'd expect. Absolutely delicious. Tender duck, tasty fries, indulgent cheese and gravy. I'd be impressed if one person finished an entire one of those on their own. The burger was absolutely one of the best, if not THE best burger I've had in the city.

    (5)

  • Eve C.

    OMG...the burger is amazing and just bursting with juices and you will want to lick up every drop. The bread is so soft and helps in making sure you get every drop of fatty goodness. It is not waist friendly but very few burgers are. I would dare to say it gives Minetta a run for its money. Don't forget to get the shrimp. By the end of the meal...your blood may or may not be too thick to go through your veins. It's not an everyday meal but save up your calories. It may not be easy on your waist or heart but your wallet will still like you afterwards.

    (5)

  • Adam K.

    Brindle Room was awesome. It's exactly what you think it is. Their food is straight up, no BS, and no fancy garnishes or crap like that. I had the Kale Salad, Wings, and Salmon. Simply cooked and amazing. You tasted the meat, not the seasoning. Bathrooms are clean, bill was reasonable, and the service was attentive.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    Brindle room brunch is TO DIE FOR for the following reasons: 1. They take reservations! Even if you call an hour before! (Perhaps the host could sense the desperate need for sustenance in my hungover state?) 2. Coffee is incredible. Pour-over coffee, served with brown sugar. 1/2 star off because it was served in to go cups and that's not very environmentally friendly. And I just really like coffee mugs. 3. The food is out of this world. We had the chocolate hazelnut doughnut to start and I ordered the pork hash special. One of the top 5 brunch meals I've ever had. We also shared the braised greens which were pretty amazing-don't miss the house made hot sauce! My friends had the shakshuka which was also excellent. I want to come back and try everything, especially the other doughnuts (can you say Salted Caramel?!) 4. I love the warm, cozy atmosphere, but it is little cramped. Hence the other 1/2 star off. 5. Service was top notch. Super friendly and accommodating.

    (4)

  • Jason G.

    I discovered this place by accident. I walked in, and was pleasantly surprised, by everything. The bartender was quite pleasantly friendly. I got a Mother's Milk, which is a pleasantly refreshing stout. I got the burger, which was a pleasant $10, and was quite pleasantly tasty. Medium-rare, dry-aged, yum. With a melted, gooey layer of bleu cheese on top that really surpassed expectations. I am coming back!

    (5)

  • Metzgie M.

    Trip to the city with my wife, wanted to get a burger. Read about this place from a few sources, so we tried it out. Got there basically when the place opened, and we were the first guests. Staff was amiable. Beer menu was bottle only, and limited. I actually think this is a good thing. Not exactly the choices I would make for my bar, per se, but definitely a good selection that would appease most diners. Seems like there is a large wine offering as well. I am not interested in that. Ordered a burger (opted for the Italian fries - Parmesan and rosemary) and the Bahn Mi. I went for the burger, but convinced Management Staff (aka my wife) that we should order two things and split them. Burger was over the top. Perfect seasoning. Really a special treat, and worth going to this place. Reasonably priced. Bahn Mi was interesting. They put chicken liver in the sandwich, and didn't name that on the description on the menu. My wife would never have agreed to that menu choice had we known... i thought it was ok, nothing amazing, but definitely edible. The pork was tender and delicious. Here is where it gets good - waiter walked over, and asked about our experience, seeing my wifes uneaten Bahn Mi. She asked what the flavor was - i really couldn't put my finger on it either, b/c it was so random an ingredient. When he told us, I thought, "Cool", wife was like, yeah, that's why i didn't like the sammy. Immediately, the chef and waiter offered to make us something new. I argued that I ate my half, and was part of the way through her half, and they insisted. We convinced them that we were happy, and the acquiesced. My opinion is that they wanted to make sure that even though we didn't necessarily like the Bahn Mi, they wanted us to leave happy. And we did. And we definitely plan to return. And recommend.

    (4)

  • Alexandra A.

    Group work dinner - price fixe menu. Great Rib eye, bakes oysters, and burgers. Kale salad was a nice break from the heavy foods. Skip the pork belly!

    (4)

  • Diego H.

    Great vibe and music, the Michelada is highly recommendable and the Steakhouse Burger is one of the best burgers I ever had. Fries are addictive as well!.

    (4)

  • Matt V.

    This is seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had. Thank you Thrillist! My girlfriend and I came here one Friday night after work and each ordered the burger which was AMAZING. The burger is cooked to perfection (probably medium well), and is topped with just the right amount of cheese and grilled onions and served with delicious fries. They also have great happy hour specials including $2 Genesee cans and $5 sangria, which are great to wash down with the burger. This is a great date spot with it's dark and dim lighting and just also happens to serve one of the best burgers in all of NYC. Would highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    Alrighty, if there's a way to die, this just might be it. Duck confit poutine, for chrissakes. To be fair, this was a special they had this night, so I'm not sure how often they have it. If you're not familiar with poutine, it's a French Canadian tradition of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy, all mixed together. While cheese curds sounds nasty, it's actually pretty heavenly. It's not too different from cottage cheese, just without all the cream or milk, just the curds. Combine them with gravy and french fries, and there's the basic version; add duck confit and you have a recipe for heart failure. Super delicious heart failure. We actually went to Brindle Room for the burger, which a friend of mine had heard was pretty spiritual. Um, he heard right. It was pretty insanely great (to quote the late great Steve Jobs). The meat was juicy and tender and it was prepared perfectly. It came with a kale salad with parmesan cheese and almonds that lent some sort of health credibility to the affair, or a least, slightly lessened the guilt from the poutine, and oh yes, I forgot to mention: the STEAK TARTARE. So, if you care about your tastebuds more than your arteries (and you should), go here. The ambience is quite nice and the staff and service were impeccable.

    (4)

  • Marcos R.

    The muscles were great and the fries were crisp but don't get the burger as much as you may want to. The bun isn't good and the patty was just meh. Happy hour food specials is a plus though- half order of muscles ($5), raw oysters ($1/ea), and some other things I can't remember! Would go back for happy hour just for the muscles, oysters, and a drink.

    (3)

  • Stephen L.

    Had 7pm reservations, which were needed as the restaurant is small and was packed quickly. Even with the crowd, our food came out quickly, we weren't rushed, and I got to enjoy a nice piece of salmon with some choice polenta. Beer was good too, and the wait staff was very attentive. If you like kale, you can get it in a few dishes and as a side.

    (5)

  • Shawn A.

    Don't come here for anything else other than the secret burger. And when you order the secret burger, do so is a whispered hush. Lets not have everyone find out about this place and then it then becomes impossible to get a table. Seriously folks i love this little hidden gem in the East village. Great food, amazing oysters and wonderful service. Will be back

    (5)

  • Serkan A.

    Had the steak burger at the bar one Sunday (for brunch) after reading praises for it. Very juicy and delicious. Also had the homemade chocolate donut (though could have been much bigger) but still tasty. Very friendly service. Small place that can get packed very early for weekend brunch (just a sign that both the food and service are up there). Will definately go back very soon.

    (4)

  • Jacob U.

    The burger is not on the menu. But, it is fantastic. I paid an extra $2.00 to upgrade from french fries to a kale salad. The salad was crisp and tangy with raisins and shredded manchego (at least I think it was manchego). I also had the hot shrimp appetizer, which was tasty but they used tiny shrimp; average sized would have been preferable. The best part was that dessert, a salty/sweet donut hole was free. I say, go there.

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    Stopped in on a Saturday as I was in the neighborhood. While waiting outside I overheard two people separately walk by and mention "they have great burgers" and point to the Brindle Room sign. Order finalized, I walked inside after my partner arrived. The layout is typical village, I would say there were around 10 tables for two, and a long shelf against the wall people can sit at, and a bar type area in front. The music was quite nice at first for a Saturday afternoon, being mostly Classic Rock. Then, someone must have entered "Crap German Techno" as a Pandora search term, which was not so pleasant to experience. We each got the burger, and I will tell you, it is one of a kind, and excellent. The helpful waiter said that the beef is cured in Brooklyn and brought in. The burger has a noticeably charred taste, and is rich and satisfying. I can honestly say, I've never had a burger that tasted like that. The fries were also well prepared, being somehow very fried, but not greasy at all. We had diet coke's with refills. $2 for a refill, which drives me crazy, but what can you do. I'd highly recommend the place if you are looking for a high quality burger that will expand your expectations on what a burger can be.

    (3)

  • Mark T.

    Went there to try their burger and damn was it good! Beer selection was a little small and the seating is a little cramped but the waitresses were very pleasant which make the experience nice. Definitely get the burger!

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    Awesome food at a cozy spot with a great atmosphere in the East Village. Came here for brunch with my family and loved absolutely every dish. We all ordered something different and still were upset that we couldn't try more items on the menu! We had (in order of how much I liked each): 1. Potato Chip frittata 2. Challah (banana nutella) french toast 3. smoked trout hash All were inventive dishes and worked really well. The service was great. Only had one minor complaint (which is why I kept my rating at four stars) which was that they charged for each refill on coffee, and didn't mention that to us when we ordered refills. Generally I expect that coffee includes endless refills, and think the staff should make it clear if that is not the case. Otherwise, had a great experience!

    (4)

  • James R.

    We went for the burger, natch. Check this vid if you need enticement: aht.seriouseats.com/arch… The burger was indeed delicious (as were the attendant fries), certainly in the top 3 of my NYC burger experiences (other contenders, Corner Bistro and Burger Joint). Moist, savoury, toothsome. Its a cosy little spot, service is enthusiastic, and the booze menu is nice. I was especially gratified to see that the bloke manning the grill during our meal was the self same bloke from the video.

    (4)

  • Katie W.

    Came here on a double date with my foodie idol who turned me onto scoutmob - so naturally we used the 50% deal here. It's a tiny, cozy, east village place that serves delicious comfort food and beer & wine. The waitress said we ordered the last fried chicken of the night there so that was lucky - and all the other soul food was delicious and sinful as it should be. The price got up there with alcohol but would definitely go back. 10/11/11

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    3.5 stars. Came here this weekend because one of the people I was with only wanted to eat a burger for dinner. After walking around in the cold for awhile, I stumbled across the Brindle Room on Yelp. The place was cozy, and we waited a few minutes to be seated. We came around 10:30, and we saw they did happy hour again... but our server didn't tell us about it until after we ordered our first round. My first drink was disgusting..I had the Donkey Punch- champagne and hibiscus. Wow, it was just sooo sweet and was bright red like there was nothing but grenadine in it, and at the bottom was a jelly-like blob. Yuck. But, it got better once we had $1 Blue Point Oysters on the table! Yum! The cocktail sauce was 90% horseradish, so be warned to not use too much. The menu here is very small. That night's special was a burger, so one of my friends was in business. They have a section to create your own dishes. I had the Crispy Skin Salmon with Chickpeas and Quinoa, Cous Cous and Kale. My other friend had Chicken Breast with Porcini Mashed Potatoes and Braised Kale. Everyone liked their meals, but I wasn't too crazy about my salmon. It was a little over-cooked for my liking. With dinner I had a $5 red sangria, it was tasty with a hint of cinnamon, yum! All in all, this wasn't a bad little dinner, just wish I asked for my salmon at medium. I would come back.

    (3)

  • Betty Ming L.

    The prices are incredibly reasonable for such good food. Before we go on, I INSIST that you try the donuts, which are made with mashed potatoes. The result is a treat that is dense, moist, delicious -- and only $1.60! They're mostly there in the morning, so go early. Also enjoyed the $5 breakfast burrito. And for lunch, the $9 chicken sandwich was stuffed with meat, & sautéed kale, roasted garlic & horseradish aioli. If you're into coffee, that's a specialty here too. It's served up San Francisco style. Very rich (according to my friends who are java drinkers).

    (5)

  • Danny N.

    The baked oysters are awesome! $3 a piece

    (4)

  • Brendan T.

    This place is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places in NYC and I haven't even had dinner here yet. Overall I am stunned at how relatively little overall hype and number of reviews on yelp this place has received. While much of the acclaim that does exist is often directed at the burger, which well deserves the praise, I feel at least as much praise should be lavished upon the chicken sandwich, which is unquestionably the best I have ever had. All of the other dishes I have tried have been exceptionally well prepared and incredibly delicious, particularly the previously mentioned burger, apparently fashioned from scraps sourced from a New Jersey steakhouse, and the Shrimp and Grits which is also the best I have ever eaten, although my other shrimp and grit experiences are quite limited being a native New Yorker who hasn't spent nearly enough time in the South.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Small With an Uncertain Identity. Burgers are ok but not for 12 bucks.

    (3)

  • Joyce K.

    Brunch for 4 at 1PM with 4 girlfriends. AMBIANCE: Brindle room is intimate-- small and cozy. Good prices, great food, friendly service. What more could you ask for? The ambiance is perfectly west village, but you are not sitting neck and neck. Candles, wooden tables, jars for water glasses, chalkboard with drink specials. It's cute but not so cute that 2 boys couldn't rock out a brunch together without feeling a tad bit homo-- BOYS LIKE BRUNCH TOO DAMMIT! To me, the space's interior would work in so many scenarios. I would totally rent out the space for a cute wine and hors d'oeuvre event, or plan a romantic dinner date, and of course brunch is total Y-E-S. FOOD/PRICES: Sadly did not try the donuts...but --Burger ($12) was truly delicious. Though the burger was only the size of my palm, and I only ate half, I was satisfied. The patty was so juicy and flavorful, the bun was simple and fresh, and we added bleu cheese mmm. I have to say, the carmelized onions make all the difference. Such a simple burger, but a flavorful explosion! accompanied with some yummy fries. --Kale Salad ($9): As one of my friends said, this was her "dream salad". This wouldn't be big enough to serve as my only dish of a meal...so my friend and I shared the burger and salad and it was perfect for us. Kale, pears, dried cranberries/raisins, cheese, and some lemon-y dressing the salad was totally refreshing. This was on the specials menu. With so many new restaurants to try, I don't really like to revisit places in NY that often, but I would totally come back for brunch, lunch, dinner, whatever. I

    (5)

  • Maya A.

    I came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend while he was visiting from Boston..I could not have picked a better place! The portions were large, the kale and quinoa mix was delicous, and the fish was perfectly cooked. Plus, the bartender was so friendly. Plus, I love that it's not right on 14th street, it's a nice quitet walk down 10th :) Overview: -good ambience -delicious food -loveee the hot sauce -PERFECT FOR DATE NIGHT.

    (5)

  • Davis K.

    I swear on my life that it is the stalest bread i have ever eaten (attempted to eat) in my life. Toppings would be subpar if i was starved for 3 days straight. I demonstrated the staleness of the bread by attempting to break off a piece of it (made an absurd mess) as everyone in the room looked on some with horror and some with laughter. "Disgusting", one person said. Yea.....I agree

    (1)

  • Jane K.

    I returned for the burger. And so should you. Perfectly plump, cheese and grease oozing in a balancing act with the fluffy bun. Carmelized onions crammed on top. Handcut salty fries snuggling up to the pair of local half sours like the perfect pair food friends. When I'm really craving a protein-packed, carb-loading, hangover busting meal - I'll always return to Brindle Room.

    (4)

  • Liz J.

    I've been to the Brindle room when it first opened and was not impressed. I had a burger then but decided to give it a try again. The taste of the burger is good, but my problem with the burger is that the patty is way to small for the large bun that they serve it in. You have so much bread left over and not enough meat. The fries it came with is good and the service was nice but not friendly. A tiny bit pretentious but I can get over that.

    (3)

  • Lindsay S.

    Came to Brindle room on a sunday afternoon for brunch with friends. Best thing about this place is that they take reservations so there is no weekend lines-amazing. The menu had a wide variety of options and really reasonable for brunch (comparably to other brunches in the area/nyc in general). We were all so excited to order but the waitress took quite a long time to even give us waters let alone take our order. We were a bit antsy but they finally got it together. I heard good things about their coffee (pour over) and doughtnuts so I ordered both. For my dish I got the shakshuka. One word of warning--the coffee takes a REALLY long time to be served. I actually got it after my meal came, which I didnt like. Make sure you order it as soon as you sit down. Once it did come, however, i realized it was worth the wait. So much better than any other coffee served at brunch, nice bold flavors Doughtnuts were nothing special, they were not served warm and I found them dry on the inside. The salted caramel had little flavor aside from sugar. Wouldn't get again. The shakshuka on the other hand was amazing. Bright flavors from the tomato sauce and the feta cheese, the eggs were cooked perfectly. They served it with some grilled bread which was the perfect scooping device. My friend got the potato chip frittata which she wasnt a fan of but my other companion got biscuts and gravy which she enjoyed. The side of bacon was super crispy, just how I like it. The biscuts themselves were slightly dry but still yummy with jam. I would definitely come back here again!

    (4)

  • Scott J.

    Burger!

    (4)

  • Edward C.

    Backyard burger type , Very simple bun with the burger being the focus. Id def recommend.

    (5)

  • Vincent R.

    Went for da Burger! Josh Ozersky says, "It's the Best in the City." I love Josh's Pasion for food and Burgers in particular, and after seeing his latest video, saying, "The Brindle Room Has the Best Burger (New York) and I don't give a Shit!" Bravo Josh. Well I gotta tell you the Burger is Dam Good, and I respect Josh's opinions. But that doesn't mean I have to agree with him, and I don't in this instance. Yes, the Burger is Dam Good. However, "The Best in The City?" Not! Sorry Josh. But, hey, the Brindle Room is a nice chill little place, good vibe, good food, and The Burger though "Not The Best in Town," It's definitely Among New York's Top Burgers, and that's pretty Dam Good.

    (4)

  • Ben F.

    The Chef there knows his stuff..... Drink called "the donkey punch" Nuff said

    (4)

  • Cheryl H.

    My husband and I went for dinner here because we saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives the other day. Guy Fieri spoke very highly of it and we wanted to experience it also. It's a small place, so don't look for spaciousness. The waiter/host was very friendly the entire time. The wait for the food wasn't long. The food itself was delicious. The burger was better tasting and I think the best I've had in years! We could have had seasoned fries for a couple dollars more, but we stuck to the regular fries. We plan to return another day to try out other items on the menu.

    (4)

  • Brandon F.

    Simply the best burger ever created. Anyone who says otherwise, has no idea what they are talking about.

    (5)

  • Claire F.

    Yeah, I don't know, Yelpers. I feel like you kindof led me astray with this one. Melga Smarmy and I were here a month or so ago and I had high expectations because of all the great reviews, but everything was lackluster. Although we were greeted by a friendly proprietor, the place was completely empty at 7pm. We started with two of the spreads, chicken liver mousse with caramelized onions ($7) & the artisanal cheese with gruyere ($9), white wine & herbs. They both tasted like they came out of a can. And how. The chicken liver mousse was so unpalatable, especially with the pile of onions just plopped on top in a completely unappealing way, we just munched on the bread, which was slightly burnt. And the "artisinal cheese with herbs" tasted like that stuff you get for $4.99 at the grocery store. After a while of tolerating our not-so-good wines by the glass, the waitress finally came over to take our plates asking if there was something wrong with them. How do you say : "they were gross", without sounding mean? She was so nice, so we didn't say anything. I had high hopes for the duck confit poutine with fries, cheese curd & gravy ($18). I mean -- who doesn't like duck, fries, gravy and cheese? How could you go wrong? Oh, man. The cheese was congealed in chunks over flavorless, dry duck and greasy fries. I tried to like it. I did. And I think if better components were used, I would have. But it was so gross, I just picked out some of the duck and gave up. Smarmy's look of disdain was enough to break my heart as she ate her moules frites ($14), which were listed as "spicy mussels & fries". She told me they were as flavorless as my dish. And we had one of those moments where, after someone describes their dish as poor quality and they ask you : "want to try it?" There were death rays coming at me from her eyes. After this showing, and even after trying another pair of different wines by the glass, Brindle Room did not redeem itself. It was like bad diner food dressed up with French-sounding names and prices. But even if everything were half what we paid, the quality of the ingredients was just ... lacking. I won't be back. Any place that makes me look bad in front of Melga Smarmy is on my sh!t list.

    (2)

  • D B.

    Used to live in the area and Brindle Room was always a reliable place to get a great burger. Their other menu options were good too. However, I recently ate there on a Friday night. Dear lord, the 20-somethings have taken over. The noise level is out of control, you can barely have a conversation. The burger is still top-notch, but the sausage and penne was definitely subpar. Maybe it was the result of a busy kitchen on a Friday night, but in the past BR has always been reliable. Too bad!

    (2)

  • Christina S.

    BEST BURGER EVER!!! I had planned to take the boyfriend to try the black label burger at another popular place. When I yelped it to see the reviews brindle room popped up and I'm so glad it did. The other reviews were amazing so I decided to bring him here on Friday night for dinner and the other place on Saturday. After trying both burgers brindle room wins hands down. Despite being smaller than expected one burger will knock your socks off and will leave you just full enough.

    (5)

  • Colleen C.

    On our two anniversary, he picked a restaurant. It was Brindle Room. We are still together as of today, three days after this dinner. I realize this may not seem remarkable, but in the span of two entire years my dear one has selected precisely three places to eat. One of those was a burrito place chain in Chicago to which I bestowed two stars for soggy Tex-Mex. Obviously I am more qualified and am the dignified "social chair" of our relationship, and thus I usually select our dining destinations. And make the reservations. And figure out how we'll get there. Usually, he pays. This arrangement has worked out very well and I credit our tenure to this plan. In this case I was two (three!?) spicy pickle martinis deep at Bua after 5 hours in the East Village, and not in the mood to do research, even with the Yelp app. In fact, I almost convinced him to spend our anniversary in the company of 6 others that he'd never met and eat Grilled Cheese, because I was having so much fun. He carefully suggested that we try Brindle Room. Not being one to argue (haha, kidding)...I did go along with it. My thought was, "well, he cannot blame me if it isn't spectacular!" My verdict was, "actually, this was quite lovely. Just like him." See how he did that? He's a good one. -- Brindle Room is super small (though when we arrived around 930 on a Saturday, relatively empty). It has a cute little intimate, gastropubby vibe. To start: A glass of champagne, and a glass of red wine. :::clink::: Apps: Steamed lentils with habenaro: these were excellent, but were HOT. Not just spicy (a bit), but really, really hot. We both burned the roofs of our mouths, which is super unsexy. We stirred and let them sit for a good 15 minutes before attempting again. They were wonderful once cooled though! Beet salad: large portion and sprinkled with cheese. Radish salad: very peppy, fresh and also demolished! Main: Fried chicken with honey, mash and steamed kale: This was actually quite incredible. Indulgent home cooking, huge portion. Who wouldn't love fried chicken and honey!? With mashed potatoes! And kale! Dessert: Banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and candle (nice touch!): AOK. Certainly a nice treat after dinner, but nothing to sing home about. Smuttynose IPA for him. Total bill $74, which in the East Village seems downright CHEAP. The food was great, the service was excellent, we dug the vibe and were not squished in between people while enjoying our food. And like I said, we're still together and that means something! *Deliver via Seamless *Carryout available

    (4)

  • Brian C.

    Situated in the east village, this is the kind of restaurant that one should look to visit if they are coming from out of town. A bit hipster, an atypical menu (new American?), and a cool name. The food is dynamic and the tastes are great. We shared the burger, wings, and a side of roasted carrots. The burger was decadent and the wings were nice and crispy. Their house made hot sauce kicked everything up a notch. The carrots were so sweet that you knew they were fresh. Eat here!

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Sorely disappointed! Saw a feature on Diners, drive-ins and dives and couldn't wait to stop on for a burger and duck poutine. Instead, I got a server/hostess that told me it would have been better to make a reservation. We sat at the bar instead of waiting for a table. The bartender was sweet - but clearly new and the waiter on shift yelled at her over and over. Total ass - never smiled - should not be working in customer service. Again, excited for the food so we ignored the obnoxiousness! Ordered burgers with bacon med and med well, no duck on the brunch menu. Burgers came out rare and med rare, no bacon. Disappointed by the whole experience, didn't bother sending it back. The bartender was being tortured enough my her co-worker....didn't want to meek her shift worse! Terrible experience, with just an ok burger. Love Guy but this is 1 triple D spot I will avoid in the future. Don't waste your time.

    (1)

  • Emma G.

    Solid food, if unoriginal, a very cute space to come with a group of friends. The drink menu is pretty limited- but they have some solid wines and a few types of sangria and mulled wine. Also, they have a delicious michelada made with clamato juice. I ordered the smoked pork loin + two sides. The roasted cauliflower and the kale-- they were both REALLY tasty, if a bit overdone. The brightness/crispness of both veggies was completely cooked out of them. However, they were plenty oily/salty/garlicky (I mean all of these things in a good way), and I enjoyed them very much. One weird thing: I didn't actually order the kale side, I ordered the quinoa. The waitress and I even had a conversation about how it was her favorite side, and she told me everything that was in the quinoa dish... and then when they brought it out there was kale instead. I love kale, so no harm done really. But I had been curious to try this supposedly great quinoa and when I told the waiter who brought it out that it was wrong he seemed fairly unconcerned and did not offer to correct it, so I just kept it. Also ordered at our table: the porcini mashed potato side, the "tagine", the kale salad, and the pumpkin small plate. Positive reviews of all dishes. The tagine confused me quite a bit- it was actually just a delicious tomato-based stew of tomato puree, garlic, lots of veggies, served hot in a cast iron dish with creme fraiche on top and two pieces of grilled bread. I'm not sure this has anything to do with the dish I know as a tagine, but whatever. It tasted great. Prices were pretty standard, ~$20 for entrees and portions were just fine. I made a reservation for our party of 5 at The Brindle Room for a Saturday night at 8 and when we got there they whisked us to our table quickly. The space is tiny and it got VERY loud with several large groups sitting near us. So much so that we could hardly hear each other speak. Not a huge problem, but sort of irritating for being here with a large group.

    (3)

  • Esther L.

    Went for brunch at 12:30pm today with a reservation for 2. Was seated promptly. I had the shrimp and grits. Omguzzle good. It was so Parmesan cheesy and filling--I didn't even finish my bowl and felt satisfied. Also recommend the $1.75 salted caramel donut with one of their pourover coffees. Definitely coming back for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Jonathan L.

    Hidden gem in the east village... go for brunch and get the shashuka or go for dinner for the burger! incredibly fresh food!

    (5)

  • Jennifer S.

    My hubs and I had dinner here two nights ago. We specifically came for the mulled wine which turned out to be amazing. During happy hour which lasts until 7 pm it is five dollars versus nine regularly. The serving is quite measly it seems-- the mugs are served only about three-quarters full-but holy cow they pack a delicious punch and deserve to be savored. For dinner I got the roasted pumpkin which is an appetizer and my husband got the pork and mushrooms and cous cous. Mine was phenomenal-- like pancakes with syrup, creme fraiche and pumpkin seeds. A pretty generous appetizer portion. My husband said the pork was spicier than expected and thus not a huge fan. He thinks the mushrooms gave him food poisoning (as per effects that night and next day) but not sure if that is true. The ambience is cozy and our server was quite nice and attentive at the appropriate times. Music playing was not too loud, an aggravating trait in other establishments. We did not feel rushed and stayed for a while. I would go back for the pumpkin and mulled wine bc they are that stellar! (Sorry hubs!)

    (4)

  • Erik S.

    Good food, nice atmosphere, good location. I was just here for dinner, but they're definitely on my list of brunch places to try.

    (4)

  • Alan W.

    Burger is top notch. Everything else is delicious, but I can't not order the burger. Service was great. I make out of town friends eat here.

    (5)

  • Angela K.

    Dark, cozy, intimate atmosphere, but be warned some of the tables are awfully close to each other. Not much of vegetarian selection, but heeyyy its a burger joint! What I did have was really good and made up for the lack of options. I had the polenta, which was super thick, rich and creamy! Amazing. Perfect dipping sauce for the thick crispy fries! I was a little disappointed to see my only entree option was a simple penne pasta that I could make at home for a fraction of the $19 price tag. It was pricey, especially for the neighborhood, but I have to say it was unexpectedly good. Hard to go wrong with simple quality ingredients served hot and fresh. yum. My friend tried the burger and enjoyed it, but she didn't say it was the best burger she's ever had or anything like that. Four dudes were sitting next to us and looked a little ridiculous woofing down the burgers and licking their fingers in business suits. Based on that observation.. it must be good :) Free donut holes at the end of the meal! OMG incredible! Not just because they were free, I would definitely pay for those little bites of joy! Its a pretty tiny restaurant, so I would avoid it peak meal hours.

    (4)

  • Ashley E.

    I love this place. I want to marry it and have kids with it. Went for Sunday brunch with friends. We collectively got the burger, biscuits and gravy, pork hash, and challah nutella french toast. All were amazing, but the burger wins (b&g close second). Will be back for the donuts.

    (5)

  • Mo J.

    Really chill spot for a date. Try to burger, which is often not on the standard menu.

    (4)

  • Lynne V.

    This is one of my very favorite places not only in the East Village area but anywhere. I've been here at least half a dozen times and every time has been excellent. The regular menu items that are outrageously good- baked oysters on the halfshell, the burger (has to be one of the very top 5 burgers in the city, aged ribeye is ground into the meat), the steak, the sides...once I had a special pork chop with a parmesan crust that was outrageous. the place is small but they actually DO take reservations. Prices for everything are quite reasonable. The service is always good and the complimentary salted caramel donut holes are the icing on the cake...um donut on the burger...um you know what I'm saying here. LOVE BRINDLE ROOM!

    (5)

  • Yingtee W.

    We placed an online order via Seamless on a very cold night and the estimated delivery time was 30-45 minutes. After an hour, I called to inquire and the woman who answered the phone was very nice -- she apologized for the delay, told me my order was on the way and offered to call me back in a few minutes to confirm that I received the order. I did indeed receive it a few minutes later but sadly it was ice cold. I called back to let them know and the same woman not only offered to send a replacement order right away, but she also comped everything and was exceedingly pleasant throughout. Whoever she is, she obviously excels at customer service and she, combined with the fact that the warm food was absolutely delicious (the AMAZING burger, fries and a chicken and kale sandwich), has made us loyal customers. Not only will we order again, but we'll certainly patronize the restaurant itself. This is the way to do business get your customers to come back. Thanks you!

    (5)

  • Joanna L.

    The food and service was awesome, such a tiny little place but warm and accommodating. Love that you get a donut hole at the end of the meal!

    (5)

  • Justin V.

    Five stars for brunch, four stars for dinner, but when forced to choose, going with five overall. This place is the best spot for brunch in the East Village, just judging out oldie but goodie Cafe Orlin. Brindle Room's trout hash with poached eggs is phenomenal - lot of flavor, not overly complicated, and just perfect when topped off with a little bit of their homemade habanero hot sauce. The French toast is another incredible dish, though even the very basic granola was great. A++ As for the dinner, it is definitely good but not excellent. It seems like they are doing refined food from a more upscale restaurant without the same level of refinement. One dish I ordered had flavors that were just off. I feel like you'd do well to stick with the simpler entree choices. But they have great cocktails and a cozy atmosphere, so still worth coming to for dinner if you're in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Atif I.

    I have never really understood Brunch. As someone who's seen breakfast as a meal meant to be gulped down to avoid being late for school or work, I've struggled to recall happy memories with it. I've worked at it, though: waking up in the morning with a happy attitude. I've convinced myself to look forward to that 8 am meeting, by rewarding myself with a Pain Au Chocolat, or a Bombolini. Fascinatingly, it's worked - the power of association. But, Brunch? What is it really? Is it * A socially acceptable way to start drinking from the morning? * A continuation of the previous night's partying? * A hangover cure? * A wallet friendly lunch? As someone who still finds brunch too early a meal for the weekend, I've found it difficult to agree with my early rising friends that brunch allows them to sleep in late. Always suspicious of people who're happy early morning, I confess that I've done my best to sow seeds of doubt into the minds of the happy campers making brunch plans: "Brunch is just a guy's way of letting the girl know the next morning that he's not a complete jerk." That observation has won me hundreds of hours of extra sleep :) But, the times, they're a changin'. Much that I hate how retail space devoted to men has shrunk as a result of the buying power exercised by women, I must admit that I am thrilled with how women have shaped the brunch menu: it is no longer your grandma's hybrid - a boring buffet of options spanning breakfast and lunch. A look at the brunch menus of a diverse range of eateries ranging from Minetta Tavern to A Voce, from The Breslin to The Brindle Room will confirm this. Potato chip Frittata, Smoked Trout Hash, Steakhouse burger, Mashed Potato donuts, Challah French Toast (with banana and nutella!) - I was salivating just by reading the menu. What sealed the deal was the critical acclaim for the donuts, as I was finally ready for a new sweet poison - having held off from reviewing them all these years. The server was amused when I requested that we would like to start and end the meal with donuts. It was a good call as the Chocolate Hazelnut with almonds and the caramel donuts were excellent: warm and crisp - they disappeared within the mandatory 30 seconds they are meant to be enjoyed in. Keep them a while longer, and you will see your passion diminish. The potato chip frittata started off promisingly: cheddar, scallion, paprika and topped off with fresh homemade potato chips - it was quite the treat till the salt excesses started raging war on the taste buds. Switching to the acclaimed burger: it had the tang of dry aged beef with the caramelized onions adding a sweetness to balance that, even though I opted for blue cheese (to accentuate the tang). While the bun itself seemed generic, it held itself together well. I liked the fries: thick cut, skin-on potatoes with a deep golden color, a crisp crust and flaky interior - nicely done, though they would be better served with more than the plain ol' ketchup. The service was well intentioned and cheerful. At our request, the lukewarm cups of coffee were promptly replaced with warmer ones, and our glasses were refilled promptly. But, inconsistency in execution prevents me from being a fan, especially as the finale: chocolate with peanut butter donut disappointed. Still a $ 35 bill for a filling meal for two is reason enough to return in expectations of an even better experience. Of course I picked up the tab - it's the only gentlemanly thing to do ;)

    (3)

  • Jennifer R.

    The last time I ordered a pork chop, it didn't come out overcooked, encrusted in oily breading and topped over a mysterious salad. And, the last time I ordered steak, it didn't come out overcooked, seasoned randomly and topped over deep fried kale leaves. WTF Brindle Room. WTF. They must be known for brunch and their burger (we went for dinner). Don't bother ordering anything else unless you like taking warm, steamy dog poop and rubbing it all over your new shoes. We came here scouting restaurants for a private party and left sorely disappointed. The liver pate was missing flavor and came with oddly shaped pieces of greasy, hard bread, the radish salad had way too many radishes and not enough dressing and the entrees mentioned above were so bad. There was no thought to any of the dishes and it made me sad. The service was fine however there was 1 other party dining at the same time as us so I can't really say it was great. The kitchen is partly open and I was able to watch the chef prep food and he looked like he was bored. He later came out of the kitchen and hung out with the servers by the counter. What a tool. Unfortunately, the bill had the last say.

    (2)

  • William F.

    Went here with my wife, my cousin, and her boyfriend on a tip that this was going to be the best burger I've ever had, and I've eaten at In N Out on the west coast, so I was pretty excited. We all got the kale salad and some coconut cheese bread to share for starters, and both were really solid. I'm not usually a big coconut fan, but this bread was delicious. Then, the star of the meal, the burger. I got mine medium rare with blue cheese, and prepped myself for an amazing burger...which it was, but definitely not the best I've ever had. In N Out and Burger Bar in Las Vegas were both better without question. I probably won't be back, but not because of anything having to do with this place, simply because it's so out of the way from where I live.

    (4)

  • Evan R.

    Happy new year! Had a great brunch experience at Brindle room. My burger was excellent. Girlfriend had the biscuits & gravy which were also excellent. Service was also good and speedy. prices are also very reasonable. p.s I loved their hot sauce so much...I bought a bottle for $6!

    (5)

  • Ellie D.

    It's a nice local spot. Small but with atmosphere and nice dishes. Loved the baked oysters (even though I'm not a fan of oysters usually). The main dishes were fine but nothing out of this world. Also, very nice sparkling sangria. Highly recommend it! All in all, if I was in the neighborhood again, I'd stop by and explore more of their appetizers and small dishes.

    (4)

  • merav s.

    We always have the burger, which is consistently great, and love their happy hour - with not only alcohol at reduced prices but also mussels and fries (large quanitity) at $5... This last time we had the daily appetizer which was shrimp in garlic and lemon - really tasty, as well as the aforementioned mussels which were good, the kale salad (always great - we now make it at home) and shared a burger. The place is not pricey, and the food always meets our expectations. Great little place in the east village. Love the complimentary mini donuts that come with the check.

    (4)

  • Erika F.

    Maybe I wasn't ready to give this place 4 stars like everyone else on here because I didn't get the burger-- but it's not on the dinner menu people, and I was here for dinner. In my opinion, the best part about this spot is the very chill & cozy atmosphere, perfect for hanging with a friend. Maybe not for a date, as the lights were on high at 9pm (my friend called them "diner lights"). The food is pretty good. It's not fancy nor is it plated prettily, but it's filling and tasty. My friend and I both had the entree option where pick your protein and 2 sides. We both had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked. Tender and flaky, yet crispy on the outside. My sides were just okay: the braised kale was too salty and too garlicky (it tasted like they just threw chunks of the stuff in instead of slowly cooking it together). The roasted mushrooms were fine, nothing special. We didn't go for apps. Asked for bread many times and the waiter reluctantly & eventually gave it to us -- but it was quite delish and warm. They gave us chocolate dipped strawberries on the house, which was a nice touch. The service was attentive, but we felt like they were rushing us even though the place was only about half full. A bit annoying but possible to overlook. I'd come back for brunch since it sounds like this is what they're good at and I liked the space and they had funky & unexpected euro synth music on that floated over us as we dined. Kinda fun.

    (3)

  • Carmen C.

    It's been quite a while, but I remember the experience was quite lovely. Best thing about it was the mulled wine (a huge plus for the Fall/Winter time). Came with a group of four and we all had pleasant experiences. I had the fried chicken here...which was amazeballs. The restaurant is kind of small (not unlike other restaurants in this area though) but make reservations and you should be good.

    (4)

  • Elvir C.

    Nice small space, warm, cozy, rustic feel. The sun shines right thru the front door and windows. Totally love the vibe here, especially during a sunny brunch. Challah French toast with brûléed bananas and nutella? Oh damn. French toast happens to be one of my perfect foods, so it was a no-brainer. Super thick pieces of challah? Crystallized, sugary, toasty brûléed bananas? Nutella? Yup. If I could top everything with brûléed bananas, I totally would. My friend ordered one of her fave dishes--the shakshuka, poached eggs with cumin and spicy tomato sauce. This one was super-hearty and flavorful. I defintiely thought this was tasty, she thought it was damn right amazing. We also couldn't pass up on their donuts. The chocolate hazelnut with toasted almonds had our names written all over it. Super-crisp, slightly dense and airy at the same time. Maybe because there's mashed potatoes in the dough? Overall, quite tasty and the perfect size, Best eaten fresh and warm. So all in all, great, quick and friendly service. Definitely a solid brunch option. Totally need to try the potato chip fritatta next time. TOTALLY.

    (4)

  • Jordan J.

    "The burger came in my mouth. Then I came." - Amal R, 7/10/12 While it's true that my buddy Amal may have some control issues every now and then, I can assure you that this was in no way premature or accidental. Our burger-inspired trip to the Brindle Room was a veritable orgy of juicy, meaty deliciousness. The two of us showed up at 7:30 on a Tuesday night equipped with a deal (can't remember through who) for 2 burgers and 2 beers. The place was pretty packed, and remained so throughout the night, but we were seated immediately at a table towards the back, and grabbed a Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' and a Session Black Ale to start (both were served from bottles). Though our initial plan had been to keep things simple and to stick to the deal itself, we found ourselves unable to resist an order of beer-battered shrimp to start. The shrimp came out pretty quickly, and was very good - thickly covered with a soft, pretty sweet batter, and served with some kind of ridiculously delicious aioli that left us flailing about like bratty children when it was almost taken away from the table (we wanted it for our fries.......a wise decision). We made quick work of the shrimp, and the burgers came out soon after. Surrounded by a hefty stack of (delicious and perfectly thick and crispy) fries, the burger itself didn't look too enormously big, but was covered with just the right amount of melty cheddar cheese and onions. We each took our first bite.......and wow. People here who talk about juiciness are not kidding, at all. This was one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had, from my first bite down the my last. It also seemed to be perfectly crafted through and through - just the right amount of cheese melted on top. Cooked to a good medium rare. A bun that was toasted just right to be crunchy but not hard. Ridiculously tasty meat, not too salty and perfectly seasoned. I was in heaven while eating this thing, and my tastebuds kicked into withdrawal the second it was gone. You'd think that after this incident I'd need some time to rest.....but oh, no. Not here. Before our check arrived, a couple of complementary sweet-potato-donut-holes with some sort of caramel sauce were brought out. This was a two-bite affair.....AND HOLY BALLS IT WAS A DELICIOUS TWO BITES. Crispy, doughy fried goodness, with a great bitter caramel to top it off, and that left me scraping the remains off of the plate with my finger. Perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised by the quality of our meal here since I came a while back for brunch with some friends from undergrad. I actually started writing a review but never finished it. Apparently I was REALLY excited about the biscuits, loved the chocolate hazelnut donut, and thought the shrimp and grits was fantastic. All of that is probably true. But if I'm back here again (I will certainly be back here again), I know damn well that I won't be able to turn down another burger fix. Hopefully I'll remember to bring some tissues.

    (5)

  • Rini R.

    Beware. Worst customer service I've ever experienced. After being threatened by the owner, Jeremy Spector, on account of their incompetence, I will never support this restaurant again.

    (1)

  • Bob S.

    This used to be my most favorite place in the world. Been coming here for years. They took away my three favorite dishes, curry chicken, soba noodles, and sunshine burger. It breaks my heart but I will never go back. I was a loyal customer

    (1)

  • ReviewHaiku F.

    You have got to try One of their micheladas! Will make you see God.

    (5)

  • Cindy T.

    The Brindle Room is a great little spot for weekend brunch in the East Village. Although the restaurant is small, the nice decor and staff make it a warm and inviting place at which to dine. The challah French toast I ordered was to die for. It came with a generous glob of Nutella, carmelized bananas, strawberries, and blueberries on top, and served with pure maple syrup. It was seriously scrumptious. I'm very tempted to say it's the best French toast that I've ever had--and I've had a lot! It is the carmelized bananas that elevate its status among other French toast. My friend gave thumbs up to her omelet. She ordered a side of pork sausage and was shocked by how much meat it was. It was two patties the size of a standard hamburger. The fresh-squeezed, organic orange juice we ordered was really good as well. We were disappointed that the restaurant does not offer any potato side with brunch other than French fries or homemade potato chips, which isn't the right accompaniment to French toast or an omelet. Brunch is the only meal that I've had at the Brindle Room, but my experiences have been so positive, I plan to try the restaurant's lunch and dinner menus. I have visited the restaurant a few times for its cake donuts, which are made with mashed potatoes and cooked fresh to order. The donuts are offered in the morning until the restaurant runs out of batter. On weekdays, you can get the donuts beginning at 8 a.m., and on weekends beginning at 11 a.m. These donuts are meant to be eaten directly after they are ordered. They do not keep well. I highly recommend the chocolate hazelnut donut. Super-delicious! Credit cards accepted.

    (5)

  • Eve L.

    This place is legit! Very simple menu - no fluff, but, everything on the menu is fantastic. The food is seasonal, locally sourced, and of top quality. We had large east coast oysters on the half shell (quite a deal for NYC at $1/oyster), braised pumpkin w/ ricotta (absolutely mouth watering), fricasseed grouper w/ fat chunks of bacon, smoked pork loin, kale salad, and pork belly on wilted spinach. Booze prices stayed reasonable thanks to happy hour specials and the meal was topped off with complimentary house-made donuts. Brindle Room has an elegant yet comfortable decor, attentive wait staff, and their own house-made habanero sauce served in small glass dropper bottles. Very cool place w/ reasonable prices...good East Village/Alphabet City find!

    (4)

  • Polly B.

    Yum! They were out of brindle room donuts,but my stomach was still happy! They have these relatively healthy, super flavorful and savory meals! Well my meal was a lentil and egg dish and there was a nice kick to the whole thing. So, I know I said relatively healthy, but I guess I didn't try the burger and donuts. Next time I will try this amazing burger! So I'll update my review later!

    (4)

  • Cecilia F.

    I came here over the weekend with a friend, wanting to try something new. We usually go for Latin American food, so it seemed appropriate to change it up. The place was nice, and the service was really friendly. I ordered a chicken entree with a side of roasted potatoes and sauteed corn. I soon realized that I did not want chicken, and asked if I could change my order--the waitress was really nice and told the guys in the back. I ended up with a Pasta Alfredo accompanied with some sausage. It was an okay dish. Nothing to rave about, nothing to complain about. It was just a nice meal...probably won't return again though.

    (4)

  • Bruce W.

    Went here because it was dinner time and I should have been hungry after working all day. I was kinda hungry, not really in the mood for anything and my mind was blank when thinking of what I wanted to eat. My girl just yelped local restaurants, so we figured we'd give it a try... Must have walked and drove past it a hundred times, it's next to Moustache which I like... In any event, I ordered the half baked chicken with 2 sides - sauteed corn and the quinoa with cous cous... well gooooolllllllleeeeeeee!!!! The food was served fairly quick and the chicken was cooked PERFECT. LIGHTLY CRSPY SKIN, JUICY, TENDER that fell off the bone (I'm not yelling, had the caps lock button on by mistake). The aroma of the sides every time I put my fork in to get a bite just overflowed and gave my nose an orgasm. it was like breaking a nice bud of Sour Diesel open and boom, the whole room is a party. There was a nice surprise of a roasted tomato under the quinoa and cous cous with spinach which I don't care for much, but it was great! I tried my girl's cauliflower(don't like that vile weed) and it was tasty, good consistency and even had more than a taste. I don't dislike many foods, probably just liver, cauliflower and lima beans, and now I like Brindle Room cauliflower! For not really being in the mood to be hungry, but was, I ate every single smidgen of food.. The fries were good too and the ratatouille was tasty and fresh, not soggy like so many make it. The decor was very soothing, as was the music. Our server was great, not too over bearing, not invisible either. Filled my iced tea when I finished the first glass and cleaned our plates shortly after finishing our food. 5 stars for this little gem, can't wait to go back and try something else! Stay tuned, as I want another tastegasm sooner than later... OH, and the homemade hot sauce was THE BOMB!!!!! Tasty as can be with a good little zing (probably hot for most people)!

    (5)

  • Cyndi D.

    Ditto Bruce W's review.... im not a copy-cat just his lazy girl who agrees with his review

    (5)

  • Irene H.

    I ordered the steakhouse burger and fries for delivery on Seamlessweb. I felt like the burger was hyped up too much here. It was ok, but not mindblowing. The fries were a HUGE order, but way too salty. It was the first time I felt like spuds could die in vain. Some people mentioned that the steakhouse burger was lunch only. I just wanted to note that the Seamlessweb also has it for dinner... Also, it was a nice touch that an order of Diet Coke was accompanied by a plastic cup of ice.

    (3)

  • Tim T.

    Everyone in our party really enjoyed their meal. The carbonara pasta, burgers, kale salad were all VERY good. We went in the evening and I was hoping to have the donuts for dessert but they only make the whole donuts for breakfast/brunch. They give each person a complimentary caramel donut hole though-it was decadent but not enough. Service was spread very thin and we had to ask for several things by flagging down someone. Good atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    potato chips fritata gravy and biscuits sessions dark lager cruised in midday sunday seated and served timely food done well. portioned well. think i may start adding potato chips to my eggs now too. where can i buy that beer??

    (4)

  • Hala H.

    Came here with 2 friends for dinner last week. Despite the popularity of the burger here, we decided to skip it and split a couple of other dishes. Started with the daily shrimp special - topped with with a garlicky tomato-based sauce and served with thick slices of toasted bread. Super tasty, although a little on the oily side. Grouper Fricassee - the bartender suggested this while we were waiting for our table, and it was a great choice. The fish was perfectly cooked and the bacon added the right amount of salt to the dish. Spaghetti & meatballs - normally I wouldn't order something I could make at home, but the waitress recommended this one. It was delicious. I'm glad we split this because the portion was way too big for one person...unless you're training for a marathon. We finished with the potato doughnuts. Although we were all stuffed by the time they came to the table, there wasn't a crumb left. The food here was great and the staff was incredibly friendly. I plan to go back.

    (4)

  • Charle M.

    In theory, this is exactly the kind of restaurant I love. Comfy, small, non-pretentious, friendly and accommodating waitstaff, nice location, best restaurant-made hot sauce ever, and for the most part- a limited menu featuring trusty non-healthy food things. I came here on a Friday night and the crowd was a chill and lovely bunch, dates and groups alike. Quite frankly, outside of the hit-or-miss cuisine, I don't know what it is about Brindle that I don't fully appreciate. Let's start with the hamburger. Apparently it's "Top Ten In The City" famous but I have never had it so there isn't much to say. My dining companion would have ordered it but he didn't see it on the menu so, as he somehow missed the multitude of hamburger plates floating out of the kitchen every other second, he did not get to partake in this Top Hamburger greatness. I asked for the crispy seared salmon which, at least judging from this one time experience, was a half-hearted attempt from the kitchen at best. The red quinoa and Israeli couscous that is was plopped on, however, was uber enjoyable. The salmon leftovers are still sitting in my fridge, the aforementioned couscous is not. The steak tartar was a little too caper-ie, as it usually is when I have had it delivered as well, but the moules frites more than made up for it. Delivery, wise, Brindle is fairly solid. At least it has been for me. It's not on the in-restaurant dinner menu, but the Frito Pie reminds me of home- and not just because it has five thousand calories a fork-full as most edible things from Texas usually do. I have ordered the steak tartare a few times and havent ended up dead afterward, so that's always a positive. The spicy stewed lentils? Spicy stewed perfection! The fries are better in the restaurant than they are delivered, but that's a forgivable offense I suppose. They offer delivery for lunch, too. Three stars for the food, one for a restaurant with great waitstaff serving micheladas. Not really sexy but certainly a good down-to-earth dinner spot.

    (4)

  • judy n.

    That lonely star was for the sangria. When we sat down in the 98 degree heat, there was tepid water on the table (we got ice). The waitress brought my friend's drink, but I had to wait for mine. She served the oysters, no mention (or interest) in what type they were. They were bland with sauce out of a jar, the mussels were dry and smelled bad, the fries were old and burnt. The kind of meal that made you want to stick your fingers down your throat. Truly awful.

    (1)

  • Jennifer S.

    Amazing. Everything.

    (4)

  • Mariel M.

    The boyfriend, myself, and a friend LOVE trying out new restaurants & whatnot, so I was pretty excited after reading the reviews for Brindle Room to finally try it. The tables are really close to the seats against the wall and there's not way to readjust the table. We ordered the pate and cream of mushroom soup and the fried chicken as appetizers (we like to over-order :). I love cream of mushroom soups but the one at Brindle Room didn't make me happy. It was a bit on the spicy side (I don't like spicy) and not enough of that mushroom taste. I didn't even finish the bowl. The pate was delicious and was quite a bit for the three of us but since it was really appetizing, we somehow managed to finish it. The fried chicken + honey on the side was great as well. For our main, we all ordered the burger in which they're "famous" for. Took quite a bit for the burgers to make it to our tables but we were enjoying the pate so much that we didn't bother with the time. Anyway, the burgers and fries arrive on the table and we quickly take a bite into the burger. As I'm chewing, I notice that the underneath of my tongue had started to dry up.. so much so that it was uncomfortable and I had thought I was undergoing an allergic reaction of some sort. I look to my boyfriend and friend to see how their burgers were and they had spit out their bites because they too were getting a weird sensation underneath and on the sides of our tongues! I've never felt that before! Figuring that it was too much salt, we sadly had to tell the waitress to send the food back (we usually NEVER do this and I felt bad for doing it, but c'mon.. I COULDN'T EAT THE BURGER!) and we didn't mind waiting for a new batch of burgers. The shoestring fries were actually delicious though. We get the new burgers and hesitantly take a bite into the burger again.. The dryness that we had experienced with our prior burgers didn't set in as quickly but after chewing a few bites, that weird dry sensation underneath my tongue was now also on the sides of my cheeks. I didn't take another bite of that burger.. but tried to wash it all down with two glasses of water. It's too bad that the burger wasn't even "okay" to finish it. Restaurant gets 1 star, and pate/fried chicken gets an extra star!

    (2)

  • Jason W.

    If you get a reservation here don't expect them honor it. Hostess was rude, unprofessional and had poor customer service skills.

    (1)

  • Navin C.

    Came for brunch. Menu is southern style and not too extensive. BUT tasty. I got the Biscuits and Gravy which definitely hit the spot. Will definitely come again.

    (4)

  • E c.

    I've eaten here twice now and the food is fantastic. I don't know about the burger but I had the lamb salad tonight and it was the best thing I have eaten in a long time. I eat out in 'great' New York restaurants pretty often and rarely feel compelled to write a review. Everything was delish. Love the complimentary donut holes with the check. I'll absolutely be back.

    (5)

  • Jonathan M.

    Great atmosphere in the lower east side, and very attentive staff. We were there for brunch, which was based on a short but well though-out menu. The smoked trout hash and the steakhouse burger were particularly good. If you happen to stop by, be sure to buy some of the housemade hot sauce

    (4)

  • Sachin P.

    pretty good, but not great. I think the bun was too small and the burger was slightly under-seasoned.

    (3)

  • Sung K.

    3/1/2 mixed feelings. Came here for a take out burger. I mean, that's what they're known for after all. I was not pleased with the take out service though. They had my order mixed up with somebody else's and by the time I realized, I was already on my way to a friend's. So my burger was done medium (unless the chef fucked up) without cheese on top. meh. Burger tasted good. 6.5/10. Juicy, but lacked a bit in flavor. More seasoning perhaps? Would like to return and try it the way I wanted to the first time. But, the fries were one of the best I've had in the city. Believe me, they were perfect. Chef's own hot sauce was not able to be given to me in a small container which didn't really make sense to me. Everybody else was using it at their table, so why couldn't they just put it in a ketchup container they use? Stupid.

    (3)

  • Saara H.

    I love this place; I want it to be my spot - my Cheers, my Central Perk, my MacLaren's. Chill vibe, hip hop, and fantastic food. Would definitely come back for the shakshuka - made for a wonderful (and really inexpensive) brunch. And they take reservations (good to know that you can still find delicious brunch options without an hour wait in E Village)!

    (4)

  • Rae P.

    Based on all the other reviews, I must have visited this restaurant on a really, really bad day! But as anybody knows, the best restaurants don't HAVE bad days. Ergo, my review of the Brindle Room. Two friends and I stopped in for lunch on Sunday afternoon. We really liked the vibe of the room, but waited FOREVER: for drinks, for our orders to be taken, and then for our food to be delivered. It looked like, for the entire room, there was one waitress and one cook in the kitchen. It's a small dining room, and I'm sure if said waitress and cook were more talented, they could have managed it easily. However, it was very apparent that they were overwhelmed and our grumbling stomachs were the biggest proof. When the food finally did come, it was disappointing. My biscuits and gravy were sad - dry biscuits, bland gravy, and quite literally, the most salty poached eggs I have ever eaten in my life. My mouth actually burned. Friend 1's burger and fries was "fine" with the exception of the grease-soaked bottom bun. Unappetizing. Friend 2's shakshuska was also "OK" but definitely lackluster. After we paid the bill and bolted, we tried to enjoy the rest of the sunny, beautiful afternoon. Cut to half an hour later, when I was doubled over out front of a mattress store on 1st Avenue, howling because of my horrible, painful stomach cramps. For the rest of the afternoon, we took turns experiencing varying levels of sickness and popping Pepto Quick Melts. On a day that was supposed to be delightful and fun, the Brindle Room stopped us in our tracks. It may have been a total anomaly, but it's worth mentioning!

    (1)

  • Vanessa H.

    A true neighborhood restaurant -- unremarkable, competently executed and reasonably priced new American food. Had the salmon with crispy fried skin on red quinoa was healthy and delicious.. The stewed veal and creamy polenta, on special, was bland. If you come with a large enough group (we had 7 in our party) you'll be offered a $40 pp all you can eat, try everything on the menu deal (sans alcohol.) We weren't hungry enough to partake, but something to consider.

    (3)

  • Maryann S.

    Being old and cranky my husband and I had very low expectations for the Brindle Room. Walking in on Super Bowl Sunday we were greeted with a number of things I particularly loathe in a restaurant: a surfeit of young white frat boys, their tiny Asian girlfriends, tall chairs and a giant TV. Luckily, as you can tell, I am open-minded. We ate what turned out to be an excellent meal. I - 2 perfect fried oysters; 2 excellent baked oysters and a better than average beet salad with pickled onions and preserved lemon (which is on the verge of being abused by the chefs of NYC, no actually is being abused), and absolutely brilliant lapsong iced tea. My husband loved the hamburger which he thought was cooked perfectly and the excellent fries. He also liked the buffalo wings which I think were discounted because it was Super Bowl Sun. The service was excellent too - attentive but not intrusive. The atmosphere was not nearly as insufferable as it could have been because most of the crowd although looking boisterous were on their smart phones and not talking to each other or the TV, and a real treat was the sighting a perfect hipster seated inches away: beard, faux fur jacket, Pabst blue ribbon and tiny Asian girlfriend. I don't often get to see these types in their natural habitat, so it made going out in my neighborhood, which I rarely do anymore, exceedingly festive.

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    Great place to enjoy a small intimate brunch, lunch, or dinner with your someone special or even a group of friends. Smaller place, but makes it feel more exclusive. Menu had a lot of different options that steered away from basic and blah foods. Burger was a bit greasy, but was at least warned about that upfront. Still really tasty! Our server (tattooed) guy was awesome and made us feel like regulars. I would suggest giving this East Village gem a try anyday of the week.

    (4)

  • Lynn F.

    Heard it had a good burger which my friend wanted. ,but theres much more. It was smaller than I thought. The server was very nice and helpful choosing wine and when we asked for favorite dishes , gave us good suggestions. I hate it when they say everything is good .Its probably not or they dont reallly know or care. The fried calamari was really good. Crispy and flavorful. Good burger. They let me sub out the quinia (not a fan) for mashed with my salmon. Which was also cooked perfectly. We are fans!

    (4)

  • Foufikins C.

    Brunch review only. Menu egg offerings are many variations of poached eggs, poached eggs and more poached eggs. Sides are a whopping $5. Yet if you want to substitute bacon for kale in your meal it's an extra charge despite them each being the same price as sides - weird math if you ask me. Music was blaring so loud we had to ask them to turn it down. Coffee was offered in a paper cup?? Kale salad was good. Conclusion: Too many issues to make it worth going back.

    (2)

  • Andy C.

    Cool place nice food a gem :)

    (4)

  • tiffanie n.

    I really liked this place. For appetizers, definitely get the fried oysters with avocado and bacon. Great combination of flavors. Steak tartare was good too but fried oysters were better. On the dinner menu, the hamburger isn't on it but if you ask for it, they'll serve it. My hamburger was sooo good! A bit too greasy but delicious. Cooked just right. Didn't like the fries that much though. The fried chicken was also good! Porkchop was a bit dry. Staff was friendly and nice.

    (4)

  • Melinda C.

    5 to a 4. Guess M wasn't thattt in love with it all. Still real yummy and reasonably priced. ===== When you walk in for brunch, your nose and your company will be confused in the best possible way. In what's supposed to be a new American bar/restaurant, you'll be overwhelmed with the smell of spices most notably of smokey cumin. Per usu when the waiter comes over (with per unusual earrings the size of quarters) I order an oj and M orders a bloody mary, but oops they don't do bloody marys. What they do make are delicious micheladas... a savory, spicy beer-based tomato drink. (M described it as tasting of beef bullion... It really is quiteee savory, but beef stock? Nahhh..) When the menu arrived, a lil quick deductive reasoning led us to correctly believe it was the shakshuka that we first smelled when we walked in. M ordered this crazy dish. I ordered the French toast--challah bread, berries, and nutella.. there was no resisting... with a side of bacon. The shakshuka was wonderfully smokey, yet light. M isn't a big eggs person, but he nearly licked the cast iron pan clean. The dish comes with two bias cut, nice-sized buttery baguette toast. My challlllah French toast was equally and oppositely sweet. With everything involved the dish still seemed lighter than most French toast which was great and allowed me to enjoy my side of bacon all the more. So yes it's $5 for a side of bacon, but there's enough for two. Mind you the bacon is thinly cut, so if you only like thick cut bacon this isn't for you. That said, i liked that it was a bit on the crispy side, so it definitely made the grade for me. We'll be back... And ooh.. Saw the sign on the door that they deliver--yay @seamless!

    (4)

  • Kunal S.

    Good little EV brunch place. Big plus is that they take reservations for brunch on the weekends. The food is good. Not exceptional but solid. I got the French Toast, which I never do and thought it was pretty good. The ambience is good and comfortable. Great place to go for brunch with a few friends on the weekend without having to wait too long. It would be great if they got an Espresso machine.

    (4)

  • Yunji L.

    Thoroughly impressed by their New Years Eve tasting menu! Most of the reviews on Yelp was about how good their brunch is, so I was a bit skeptical on trying this place for dinner. However, to my surprise, it ended up being one of the best meals I've had at a restaurant! The place is small and rustic. Our waitress was so friendly and cute, I would come back just to get served by her again! Our dinner in one word; Kale galore! They had the freshest kale that day and was incorporated in 3 of the 5 courses we had but I ended up wanting more. It was not boring or repetitive at all. I feel like I've never had good kale before. The most memorable part of dinner, although, was the goat cheese and herb bruschetta appetizer. Cheese was so creamy and perfect. The tangyness just coated my palate and I was ready for the meal! Yumm! Then there was the steak and the doughnut hole dessert! Wow... writing this review made me very hungry. I've better get myself to brindle room very soon!

    (5)

  • Corey M.

    burger was delicious and perfectly seasoned. fried chicken sandwich was also good. That hot sauce was sooo good on everything just as they say. You can't beat the prices.

    (5)

  • James A.

    Yeah, this place should be called "Are You Fucking Kidding Me? - Breakfast for Douche Bags on the Go." Now in its defense, we didn't actually eat the food - however, GOD KNOWS WE TRIED 3 TIMES DURING THE HOURS POSTED ON THEIR WEBSITE! Only to get a 'my-dad-is-paying-for-this-years-business-venture' response of "Uh.yeah, we don't go by those hours anymore..." Really shithead? Take into consideration that people may travel to try your place and being open when you feel like it is about the same business plan the past 7 businesses in your spot (in as many years) adopted and look how they're doing. Even the "Juice Shop" up the street past the 9 salons in a 1/4 block has more consistent hours - and i've never - NEVER - seen anyone walk out of that place with a juice of any sort, and that guy has been open (and terrifying neighborhood residents) for YEARS. So here's my advice, remove the hours from your site - and try your hardest not to roll your eyes at people that want to give you money and support your (dad's) business. So huge thumbs down to the business practices of this place and hopefully acquiring a solid schedule will be their new year's resolution.

    (2)

  • Vivian K.

    The place felt intimate and service was good. I felt like I stayed forever chatting away with my friends but the waitresses were very nice and asking us if the dishes were to our tastes. I had wanted to try their burgers but turned out it was an only lunch and brunch thing. Instead, we started with a steak tartar and it was delectable. It was seasoned and mixed to imitate salsa, thus it arrived with chips on the side. I was taken aback and impressed with the fresh taste. Also ordered a penne dish with basil, parmesan, and tomatoes. This dish didn't stand out to me and probably shouldn't have order. There basil made it oddly spicy... Lastly, the rib-eye steak was pretty good. This meaty dish could feed two-three people. It was such a comfort food with mashed potatoes and topped with onion rings and crispy kale. I liked the meat done medium and bits of crispy on the outside. Might come back again to try the lunch!

    (4)

  • C L.

    i try to have very low expectations when something is hyped up so that I am a little less disappointed. the burger was okay, nothing mindblowing, i guess it's really the quality of meat - which was very good. I thought the size was perfect, not sure what others are complianing about. Wish i came for regular lunch or dinner as those menus seem better, they should just bypass the brunch menu, it wasn't anything interesting. glad I tried the burger though. It's smalll, you must like to have your conversations overheard but it's all the charm about tiny NYC hole in the wall....which I don't mind...

    (3)

  • Elaine L.

    Brunch. cheese biscuits were pretty good. the shakshuka must have had at least 3-4 eggs in it. much bigger than i expected. the place isn't as cozy as northern spy, but still possibly northern spy's neighborhood competition. shrimp cheddar grits, "it was pretty good" she says.

    (4)

  • Tina Y.

    I went there for solo lunch on a Thursday. I originally wanted to go to Westville East, but I couldn't find a table inside, so I just strolled around and stumble on Brindle Room. It was quiet around 1:30 pm. There were only two other tables inside. The AC was cool, which was exactly what I was looking for on that hot day. I ordered the three herb chicken with sauteed kale ($9). The portion was pretty big for me, at least bigger than the Cosi sandwich. The chicken was well-seasoned, and its combination with sauteed kale was very flavorful. The chips were also tasty. Somehow toward the end of my meal, I started to feel that the sandwich and the chips were too salty. Fortunately, the waitress was very attentive, and my glass was never half empty. How come I didn't see any donuts?

    (3)

  • Linda S.

    To be honest maybe I hyped myself too much for this place. Ive read such great reviews on the burger and was super excited to get it. So I came here for sunday brunch with my friends and we all got the burger and shared the spiced sangria. The burger was cooked well but my bun was burnt and it was so salty after like the second bite. The fries that came with it was good enough but some were soft and chewy the Our spiced sangria seemed to be spiced with cinnamon only and it left us wishing we had ordered a bottle of wine.

    (3)

  • Tony T.

    Tried the chicken liver mousse, fried oyster, pork chop, and the burger. The chicken liver mousse lacked the flavor that I like. The fried oysters were standard as was the burger and the pork chop. If we didn't have a discount, it would have been too much for the meal but with the discount it was about right. It is a small place with loud music but they didn't seem to have a record of our reservation which was a little odd.

    (2)

  • Raven M.

    So glad an affordable demure dining room has opened in the east village. Sexy lighting delicious wine, and where can you go wrong with $10 Sangria Pitchers? I've noticed Brindle changing up the menu and bringing some new cocktails in! Bravo! The Steak Tartare is some of the best I've had in the city. I finished every last bit. Truly a wonderful dish. Paired with the Au gre Du vent Merot The Baked Oysters were creamy yet light and entirely satisfying. Paired with a glass of Sardegnia vermentino And a New item on the menu is the Penne Pasta with pancetta and sauteed calamari- spiced to perfection- Jeremy Spector, the head Chef (and formerly of Employees Only), has really mastered his comfort dishes- and the Pasta is no exception. Paired with the Super Tuscan 'Rompicolo' As for dessert, the warm Banana Bread Pudding topped with ice cream... mmm it will be the end of me; reminds me of the Yorkshire Pudding I enjoyed as a child, but BETTER. Again, a phenomenal, personable dining experience. I can't wait to try the Challah French Toast for brunch!! Definitely an under-the-radar Gem.

    (5)

  • Alexandra R.

    Passing by The Brindle Room, you'd think it's a typical East Village bar; however, the culinary brunch offerings are mouth-watering.The shrimp and grits flipped my world upside down. WOW! Could this combination of sautéed shrimp and cheesy flavored grits hit it off any better? Surprisingly, the baby caramel doughnut is light and not overwhelmingly sweet. I actually could have dipped it in sugar, but those who don't have a strong sweet tooth would definitely appreciate it. The potato chip frittata looked fun, immediately giving me orders remorse, and the well-acclaimed burger is a class favorite. Food to order for brunch: (to see photos go to my profile and click on the link to my blog) -Shrimp and Grits: Creamy Parmesan Grits with Shrimp Scampi & Poached Eggs -Smoked Trout Potato Hash: Bell Pepper. Onion. Poached Egg The space is long and awkward and looks almost like a bowling alley. The tables are high-tops and there is nowhere to rest your dangling feet which makes things get weird real fast. Although, The Brindle Room's set-up is a bit bizarre, they make the space work and please their customers. It's crazy how this tight restaurant packed in with tables can also offer a quiet setting. Come here to grub, hang with your bros or for a nightcap with the lady.

    (3)

  • Katie C.

    Finally made it to the Brindle Room for brunch after loving their burgers at GoogaMooga. I used to live in Tennessee, and I'll totally endorse the biscuits and gravy. The sausage comes in matchsticks, which is unusual but nothing to be picky about. Gravy is well-seasoned and a good consistency, not like the gelatinous mess I've encountered at other places. Paired with bacon, it's not something to eat all of the time, but who cares when it's so good? The biscuits themselves could have been a little warmer, but I'm not complaining. Also, in the span of an hour, I heard every single song that was ever popular in the 80s.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Brindle Room merits the distinction of finally kicking my butt back into Yelping. Because of my ridiculous work and wedding planning schedule, I've been slipping into an easier, Quick-Tips only routine, saying I'll write the review and then never getting around to it. But the veal I ate at Brindle changed all of that. I noted how amazing the veal was in my Quick Tip, but that just doesn't seem like enough. It was, quite frankly, one of THE best things I've ever tasted. And it was a special, which means I might have to be something of a Brindle Room stalker. The dish in question was a braised veal and polenta appetizer. The polenta was perfect - creamy and hearty, just as it should be. The veal was simply heavenly. No knife was needed, it fell apart at the merest touch of a fork. My friend was hesitant about veal, as it was it his first time trying it, but after one taste we were damn near fighting each other for it. The veal was definitely the glowing winner of the night, but the rest of the food was good as well. The fried oysters my friend ordered were perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the fried chicken we split was pretty good (though I must say it does not contend with uptown offerings). The sides that came with the chicken were perfect, however. The service was also great - the hostess led us to a comfortable table in the small space, and the waitress was knowledgeable and honest, telling us the chicken portion was huge and we likely could split it happily (which was quite true). I'll definitely be back... and possibly calling regularly to see if the veal is on the menu.

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    Awesome spot! It was a rainy April Monday evening so I could walk right in and grab a spot around 8pm. Usually tough to get a seat/table and deservedly so. Great people, great owner, great food, appropriately NYC priced. I had the kale salad, poutine and a glass of wine. Every bit, every bite was delicious. The salad was slightly sweet with added bits and pieces making each mouthful fun. The poutine was classic naughtyness.... really choice fries, yummy cheese, and a smooth flavorful gravy... not too rich, not acidic... zero heartburn.... man it was good! . Really fun watching the owner spin records (old jazz and other fun tunes) the kitchen looked busy/fun, the two ladies running the place .... polite, patient, and professional. but seriously .... the place had this perfect busy NYC vibe. The owner is easy going, non-pretentious, accessible... an ambitous restaurant owner .... one suggestion... he should perhaps work the room not all the endless busy, never-ending little stuff he stayed busy with (but hey that's what likely makes the place such a hit!!) . Can't wait to go back and further explore the menu. mjs

    (5)

  • Ad. C L.

    I came with a friend on a Friday night and it was a very small and intimate space. We got a small plate, an entree and asked for their homemade hot sauce. Roasted Pumpkin - Ricotta, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds is a great combination - Light pumpkin, heavy cheese, savory and buttery Smoked Pork Loin with 2 sides (Stewed Mushroom and Roasted Cauliflower) - Some pork loin parts are very tough - Cauliflower beautifully roasted but very salty - Mushrooms were chewy and savory - Overall quite salty Homemade Spicy sauce - good but not amazing I'm slightly disappointed overall, especially with the tough pork. I don't know can I trust them to not overcook other meat dishes, so I might not come back for dinner. Pumpkin is good though, so I might come back to try other small plates, like crispy pork belly.

    (3)

  • Victoria L.

    Great cut of rib-eye! Brindle room also has one of the best burgers in town - super juicy! Aside from the extremely extremely rude hostess, I would say it was still worth the Friday night trip.

    (4)

  • Cookie N.

    Went for brunch: Wasn't bad but wasn't great either. Had the chocolate hazelnut donut and the frittata and tried a bite of the challah French toast... All ok. I didn't like that the coffee came in paper cups and no refills. Cute small atmosphere... Didn't have a long wait. So if you're hungry, in the neighborhood and don't want to wait long for brunch, drop by. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way.

    (3)

  • Ellie H.

    Brindle Room would get more than two stars from me but for one thing: the mussels they served me smelled of sewage. I ate a couple at first, thinking it must have been something else, but my dining companion smelled it, too. We called over the waitress (who agreed), and she took them back to the kitchen. They handled the problem well: didn't charge us for the dish, and offered us free dessert (hence more than one star). But they shouldn't have served them to begin with - my stomach felt off for hours, and had I eaten more I have no doubt I'd have spent the next 24 hours... Well, you can guess the rest. Disappointed, as everything else pointed to Brindle Room being a promising bet.

    (2)

  • Christine S.

    I came twice this holiday season because I liked it so much the first time: good strawberry lemonade, best biscuits and gravy I've ever had, cute setting. I thought I'd found a secret NY brunch spot. The second time around, sooo many things just didn't sit well (and I'm very disappointed about that) that I felt embarrassed I had raved to my friends how good it was. In bullet points of awfulness: -We waited forEVER for our food. Two parties sat after our party of five--but ate and paid and left before we even got our food. That has never happened to me before. Of note, we were ready to order almost immediately but asked by the waitresses if we could order later because the kitchen was busy. -When we mentioned that to the waitresses, they gave us such 'tude. Not cool. -Coffee without free refills. First brunch place in the city I've been to without bottomless coffee with brunch. Miffed. -Burger diameter = only slightly bigger than that of a peppermint patty. Actually the smallest patty I've seen served at a restaurant. -Burger complaint #2: two burgers were ordered. Asked waitress which burger was well done versus medium rare, she said, "Do you think that I know? They're probably all the same, like medium. Did you see how busy we were?" -I told my friend the smoked pork hash was good last time. His portion was maybe half of his plate, like 6 potatoes and sad-looking poached eggs. Couldn't even see the pork in the dish. I then felt really bad because he's a big guy. Sorry dude. Honestly it could've been okay but they were just not nice about everything.

    (2)

  • Kevin C.

    After hearing about the spectacularly delicious burger being served up at Brindle Room, I knew that I had to check it out. The burger is apparently made from the deckle cut of the rib-eye, imparting a healthy bit of fat (ironic that I'm using "healthy" in this instance) to the burger patty. Served with cheese (I picked American) and sautéed onions on a simple white hamburger bun, the burger was on the smaller side (6 oz). Ordered medium-rare, the burger came out a bit raw on the inside. The burger was flavorful and extremely juicy (from all of that fat). The cheese and onions complemented the meat well, and the white bun served its purpose of acting as a vessel for transporting meat-to-mouth without distracting from the meat. A very solid burger, to be sure, and before I knew it, I was already finished with the burger. The side of fries that came with the burger were pretty darn good, too -- crispy on the outside and nice and tender on the inside. As if a burger and fries weren't enough, I decided to order a doughnut for dessert. Yep, I'm fat, I know. The caramel doughnut came out fried to order, with a caramel sauce drizzled all over the top. Sticky and sweet, this was a perfect way to finish off the meal. I'm a fan of the burger and fries here, but I guess I'd prefer a larger burger. A 6 oz. burger is kind of on the small side, especially for $12. The quality of the food is pretty impressive, though. While I wouldn't call it the best burger I've ever had, it was a pretty solid burger, and I wouldn't mind coming back here for it.

    (3)

  • Steve M.

    UPDATE: I will *not* be eating here for the foreseeable future. Do not want my conversations being recorded and publicized. Shame on you, Brindle Room@! See article: gothamist.com/2015/05/24… Would still give 5 stars for food, but dinging 4 for invasion of privacy. I came here for the burger. Several times. It's THAT good. Makes me chuckle at the foodies who flock to Minetta Tavern for their overpriced burger--it has nothing on the BrindleBurger! Fries are solid too. And do ask for mayo on the side--it's actually an additive aioli, great on the burger or fries. The burger isn't huge, nor is it small--it's just right. The Momma Bear burger. Leaves you feeling very satisfied, not hungry nor stuffed. I gotta remember to try a doughnut next time!!!

    (1)

  • S C.

    Delicious brunch, my husband and I came without a reservation and sat at the counter -- which I actually really liked because it felt very private. First things to notice: great atmosphere: not too loud, cozy, comfortable, has a clear aesthetic. The waiters were super friendly and helpful, very accommodating. The food: awesome, and unique. My hash was spicy and very different from your typical fried-up hash. It was much more of a delicate dish, but plenty of food (I couldn't finish it). My husband's biscuits and gravy were on point with real bacon, crisped just right. And, I was surprised to note the prices were very reasonable. I was concerned because Brindle room is a bit more fancy than our usual brunch, but it came out to the same amount. Will have to try for dinner.

    (4)

  • Sheldon F.

    The steakhouse burger and the beer-battered pork belly are both out of this world.

    (5)

  • Isabel D.

    Words can't describe my love affair with this place. If you like healthy comfort food this menu is ideal for you. It's just so current, unique, and perfect. They have all different kinds of vegetables prepared in all different kinds of ways that are insanely appealing. The food is often served in what looks like small portions but in my experience they've always been perfect. They have grass fed beef, free range chicken, wild fish. And they give you a taste of their donuts at the end of the meal, for free, which are made from mashed potatoes and SO GOOD.

    (5)

  • Doris L.

    Just had the best tasting burger in my life.

    (5)

  • T H.

    The staff at this place is the WORST. I seriously wonder if there's a manager anywhere in this place. Food was fine but doesn't make up for the fact that the hostess was absolutely horrid. Waitstaff was just as bad and complaining & mouthing off near guests. Do not go to this place.

    (1)

  • Beotch E.

    I've been to Brindle before, great-homey dishes. I booked a large birthday party dinner that is coming up soon and they offer a great prix-fixe. I'll round back with the full details of that party -- Brindle Room hope it's just as great for my party!!!!

    (4)

  • Chelsea E.

    One of my all time favorite restaurants in the city! The menu is perfectly simple and the food is always fresh and delicious. I brought my family once and when my clumsy 11 year old brother broke a plate the staff smiled and weren't upset in the slightest. The chef is super nice and really cares about what he is doing. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Vanni P.

    Don't know about this burger that everyone's raving about, but all the non-burger food we got at the Brindle Room was top notch. The lentil spread was cheesy enough to make it mouth-wateringly tasty, as was the parmesan-crusted pork chop. The baked oysters (a first) were delicious, again leveraging the cheese factors with a touch of leekiness - and I'm a raw oyster purist usually. The kale salad with pecorino, pear and walnuts was the appropriate healthy concession to an otherwise decadent dinner. Limited wine selection, but the $40 recommended syrah was good value for money. Service was fast and pleasant. Hey, can't fault this place. Only downside probably is its small size, which means that tables are pretty much cramped together and you might have to talk over your neighbors' conversations to get heard. But if that doesn't put you off, come enjoy.

    (4)

  • Caroline L.

    Stopped in for brunch with the girls. Had a good time. Wish they had bloody marys as micheladas are not always my jam. Service was great. We ordered a plate of donuts to start; they were fresh and warm. The caramel glazed one was outstanding. Yum The Brindle Room has a delicious burger and fries. It's a good size and they know how to caramelize the hell out of a patty. Yum. Go!

    (4)

  • Jason D.

    Very cozy place with super friendly wait staff. Ate here twice - can't remember exactly what I had the first time, but it was seafood for both appetizer and main. The sauce for both dishes was exactly the same - faux pas ;-) Came back here a second time. Again, service was very friendly, had a great time, but again, food was just so so. Started with a very interesting appetizer - duck, fries, and cheese curds (wife's family from Wisconsin). Couldn't pass it up. Then had the fried chicken for my main course. Nothing was bad, but there are just much better options places in the hood (try Redhead's fried chicken...incredible!). I'll probably come here again since it's such a comfortable place though.

    (3)

  • Tushar G.

    I usually order for delivery, so can't really say much about their service. But the food is decent.

    (4)

  • Karin G.

    I also am surprised this place is so empty. Cute space with excellent food and a friendly staff that clearly enjoys what they are doing. Food was way above average and well prepared.

    (4)

  • Taylor H.

    Good american restaurant with good service. The place is definitely on the pricey side and the drinks are little over priced, but generally a good experience.

    (4)

  • David Z.

    After seeing the burger segment on Food Curated I wanted to try Brindle Room. It looked incredible on TV. So a few days ago I ordered a burger to go. The woman who took my order was really friendly and efficient on the phone. The burger and fries (Italian style) came out to $17.42. This is too much for my taste, and frankly for what it was, it was not worth it. That said, the burger was good, it just did not wow me. Loved the caramelized onions. I ordered it medium and it was definitely medium rare or maybe rare. Kind of annoying. The fries were very good and carefully packed in a hot bag. I'm curious to try other things on the menu, especially the fried chicken. I will be back, and an update will be forthcoming.

    (3)

  • Ch M.

    Best and greasiest burger in the East Village! They have awesome freshly-made coffee, good doughnuts, and insanely delicious burgers that are the perfect size, in my opinion--not too large but with plenty of cheese and caramelized onions on a brioche-type bun. If you're looking for a really great kale salad I would go to Northern Spy instead, the one here is just so-so.

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    There's a reason this place is on every burger list.

    (4)

  • Rick G.

    Came here for brunch and was amazed. Everyone in my group got the burger which looked fantastic, but I ordered their special for the day 'pork confit hash'. At first I was skeptical of such a creation but our animated waiter really sold me on its fatty, salty deliciousness. I can safely say that even thought cohorts had the best burger in the area, I had the best dish on the table. Oh and by the way, I dare you to find a place that provides a better value in NYC.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    This place is fantastic! It's a neat little restaurant on 10th Street, between 1st Avenue and Avenue A, and had I not had a deal for this place, I wouldn't have known it was there at all! Even though we didn't have a reservation, the waitress was really nice and seated us without a wait. Don't be surprised by the short menu. I had looked at the menu online beforehand and was surprised to see that a lot of the dishes weren't on the menu at the restaurant. When our waitress came by to tell us the night's specials, I was relieved to hear that everything that I had been expecting to be on the menu was still being served. I ordered the kale salad with some fried oysters and some baked oysters. The kale salad was amazing! I love kale, and I love the kale salad that my deli down the street has, but this kale salad blows that one out of the water! It was the perfect combination of textures, and while listed under the heading of Small Plates, it was a size-able dish. The oysters were also great. I preferred the baked oysters, but my friend really liked the fried oysters. The baked oysters had a lot of little crumbles on top that really made the dish, and my friend said the fried oysters were really flavourful. I think the fried oysters had little bits of bacon on top... My friend ordered the fried chicken dish, and he loved it! It was a large entree, definitely enough to fill a guy that can eat a lot! He said the honey dip went great with the chicken, and everything together in the dish, the chicken, the kale, the mashed potatoes, it all just came together for an amazing dish. We were so full that we declined dessert, but hey, there's always next time!

    (5)

  • Brad P.

    I really can't get over how great this place is. the food is so dam delicious. my favorite delivery. delivers all the way to NYU campus!

    (5)

  • Jared G.

    It seems like every new restaurant in the East Village has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken on its menu. Or at least that's how it seemed because we tried to get into The Redhead (which has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken) last Friday night and there was an hour and a half wait and we ended up at Brindle Room (which has Kale Salad and Fried Chicken) and they took us immediately at 8 pm (imagine that). I haven't been to The Redhead yet, but I'm damn glad I ended up at Brindle Room. We had the Kale Salad and it was great. It was so good, we got another one. We had the beets and they were great. The wine was solid. The service was attentive and friendly. Our other dishes were all solid, too. Unfortunately, we didn't order the Fried Chicken, so I can't say if it's good, but if it's as good as everything else was then I'm betting that it's pretty darn good. So many times you end up at a restaurant (new or otherwise) and you leave disappointed, underwhelmed, wanting more and missing out. You read a good review and your experience is anything but. At Brindle Room, I read the good reviews and I still was impressed. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • S P.

    Made a reservation for 5:00 on a Tuesday night, which I thought would be necessary due to what I've heard. In the end, probably not necessary as there were only 2 other tables seated the whole time we were there. The waitress was alone and busy setting everything up while taking table and delivery orders. It looked as though they were doing a ton of take out orders at the same time, so while there were only a few tables occupied service felt really harried. At $5 a glass, the Sangria was the best I've had, not too sweet and a bit of nutmeg/allspice? and orange rind, and a very generous serving. We had the warm spinach salad to start, which could have used a bit of salt and pepper as it was a bit bland. But there was no salt or pepper on the table and as the waitress already seemed over-worked, I didn't want to bother her. The lardon salad at Duet Brasserie in the West Village is 10x better, they could take some cues from it. We each got the burger prepared as recommended. My husband would have preferred his more rare than medium but was talked out of it by the waitress, which he kind of regretted. We got the caramelized onions on the side just to do a taste comparison of with/without. Definitely love the addition of the onions. Although without the onions there is a bit of an inherent sweetness to the burger too, it's just heightened by the onions. And yes (as per other reviews)--it's a small burger. I'd even call it dainty. It's the first time I've ever had a burger that was smaller than the bun. The bun overhangs the burger by at least a half inch. It seemed to be about an inch thick and about 3 inches in diameter. For the price, it should have been bigger. Or perhaps they should offer the option of adding another patty for a few more dollars, and more variety of toppings. We also got a side of cider roasted carrots, which usually not my thing, but weren't that bad. For a side, it was a very generous serving. No free donuts :( I didn't even ask as after reading other reviews... either you get them, or you don't. Food Network voted this the best burger in NYC. It was very good but perhaps labeling it "the best" is just more hype than it can live up to. Taking everything into consideration, it was disappointing.

    (3)

  • Rebecca L.

    Brindle Room: Rated Best Burger in NYC/New York State? Does it live up to the hype? Not quite, but the burger is satisfying, juicy and the fries are delicious. I've also ordered the salmon once, which I'd have to say was perfectly cooked and more impressive than the burger. But the best part of the Brindle Room, is definitely the complimentary warm mini-doughnuts that arrive with your check. Service here is attentive and the atmosphere is intimate and slightly cramped. The music was also really loud as it played above the games on the tv near the bar. Overall: if you're looking for comfort food, Brindle Room is definitely worth the visit. But the search for the best burger in NYC continues.

    (4)

  • Lyndon C.

    Best Duck Poutine ever! Burgers were very good but not exceptional as expected. Happy drinks were really decent. We will definitely go back... Need to visit on a Monday for the Fried Chicken special!

    (4)

  • Paula W.

    Steak burger was fantastic! Fries delicious! But the waiter forgot to tell us there was an extra $2 charge for the seasoned fries.

    (4)

  • CHRISTINE Z.

    Good brunch spot--more than reasonably priced entrees (around $12) and quick service. They have a few donuts on the menu as well, and from 1 to cronut, I'd say they were a solid 5. I got the chocolate hazelnut with toasted almond, and I think I'm used to my pastries being more decadent, but this was fine. The decor of the place is cute--wooden tables, flowers on each one, a cozy bar area, and low key lighting. The place is famous for their burger, which my boyfriend ordered, and I thought it was good but it was served on a regular bun that you might have at a family BBQ. the burger patty itself was great, and comes with pickles and fries. Good stuff, but not quite as amazing as we thought it would be. Still, worth a try. For my entree, I got the potato chip frattata, which was also fine, though not as special as I thought. I think next time I'll stick with my original choice and go for the challah Nutella French toast. Overall, I thought this place would be a good standby, and I look forward to going back.

    (3)

  • Daniel K.

    Phenomenal burger. I got The Original or the Brindle Room or whatever their standard burger is, exactly as the chef recommends it. It was rare and delicious. If I remember correctly, they gave my friend and me a complimentary donut, which was very nice.

    (5)

  • Petty W.

    Best burger made in New York solely based of originality. People tend to glorify burgers that have 50 different toppings, fancy buns special sauces if u want a toasted white bun and American cheese and a patty made with fat from a rib eye steak go here 14 bucks with French fries Con : This place is small

    (5)

  • Lynn L.

    This was , flat out , the best meal we have had in months. Cindy, the hostess , is personable , accommodating and everything else you could ask for . Let's get to the food ... PERFECT MEAL. Period!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • S S.

    So this place was a suggestion by my girlfriend for our monthly brunch outings. So it's cute and quaint and the staff is pleasant and attentive. The drinks were so so even though out of them all the Donkey Punch was the best. The donuts awesome made fresh #Yum salted carmel is my fav.....fries to die for fresh and fried to near perfection. The hash and Smoked salmon subtle yet it hits the spot and the poached eggs were #Poached lol. The servings were just enuff I must say on a random choice this place was good.....thumbs up across the board.

    (4)

  • Bill S.

    If you have a die hard burger guy in tow and from Texas no less, this is not the place to impress an out of towner. The burger was all that, Caramelized onions. a perfectly toasted bun, handcut fries and pickles. And cooked perfectly. And oh so juicy. So what's the problem?? So? Lets dance! The burger was on the small side. the taste was there but brother can you spare a bigger patty? One of the best in NYC?? Nah, I've had better. I dig this place. If I'm craving a burger I'm not going out of my way to come here. Oh yeah, In your face Josh Ozersky!

    (4)

  • John R.

    The greatest burger I've ever eaten. There's no reason not to eat here. Good fries, good drinks, good hot sauce, best burger in NY. They have sandwiches and other foods I haven't tried. Guy Fieri even signed the wall! You may need to make a reservation.

    (5)

  • Vincent C.

    TL;DR Good Burger, nice touch at the end with complimentary doughnut holes, small space. I came here specifically for the burger as my friend who's a temporary new yorker was on full FOMO mode since she's leaving nyc in a few weeks. She saw this place on a list on Thrillist (it finally clicked, I now understand why it's called thrillist). We came here on a Sunday evening around dinner time and there was room. The place is small, but we did not have trouble getting a table. The burger was not on the menu, so we had to specifically ask for it. It was explained that it's only on the lunch and brunch menu, but they cook it anytime ($12 pre-tax). They also had happy hour 5-7pm on Sundays with $1 oysters (why not!). Ordered: 1/2 dozen oysters 2 burgers 1 with standard fries, and 1 with braised kale salad The oysters were nothing to write home about. Pretty standard, don't know what type of oysters they were and they didn't say. The fries were standard as well and comes with the burger. The braised kale salad, which my friend was just raving about as she stuffed her face with the rabbit food got me curious. So I took some off her plate...and guess what? Yea it just tasted like kale, I think they braised it with air or something, not really sure if that counts. This cost $2 more to replace the fries. I guess it's the healthier choice since it'll help you poop, as opposed to fries. ok now...the burger. This place has some balls, i'll tell you that much. Almost every restaurant that serves a burger now serves a high quality bun, these guys...f@ck no. Even the waiter said the burger is served with a bun that's nothing special. He wasn't kidding. It looked like a bun i could buy 8 for a dollar at Pathmark--if only my childhood pathmark didn't close :'(. On top of that the waiter recommended to top it with American Cheese...yea kraft singles yellow process type. Almost 0 restaurants suggest that now. As I bite into this burger...BOOOM SHACKALAKA!! oh man, i forgot how good a burger tasted without all that fancy schmancy cheese and bun. They just make an incredibly great burger patty. not too salty, full of juice and flavor. I almost want to give this place an extra star just for being so ghetto with the burger. I'm curious about the rest of the menu and I'm sure I would've given this place 4 stars if I had ordered their duck countfit poutine, cause as long as you serve me poutine, i'll like your establishment. Best part though is they serve a nice little homemade doughnut hole with your check. Nice touch.

    (3)

  • Tam N.

    I have to give this place only 3 stars because of the size of their burger - very small; it might as well be a slider! We came here with a party of 3, and to be honest, I've experienced better service. Our water almost had an attitude.

    (3)

  • Steve F.

    Ate here last night and was very impressed. My fiancee got the pulled chicken & couscous special which was fine. My burger was superb. The best I've had in the City & a slightly superior rival to the fried Slovak burger a few blocks south. The pickles and kale salad that came with it were fantastic, though we'd like to leave out the raisins. The burger was so good, we ordered a second. Then the wing appetizer looked so appealing on both sides of us, that we ordered that, too. We went home stuffed; we're not large folks. My beer and her wine were very good & good value. The meal's price was very good by NYC standards, and our Catalan waitress was fantastic. The noise in the place early on was so deafening that it's kind of a filter for people my age. But dinner overshadowed the din.

    (5)

  • Bonneil K.

    Took my father here for his 67th birthday as he wanted to eat a good burger. As soon as we walked in, I was surprised at how small the place was. The seating/tables were very scrunched together. We sat at a table right next to the bar and it was an especially uncomfortable seating situation. The service from beginning to end was very disappointing. Right off the bat, the waiter seemed to be very annoyed at me when we all ordered water...assuming that he was hoping that we would order liquor to raise the bill. We all ordered Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger and two Kale Salads to share. Unfortunately, the burgers came out after about 45 minutes...before the salads, which came out 10 minutes after the burgers. The burgers were absolutely delicious. The meat quality was hands down, the best I've ever had up to this date. The best adjectives I can use to describe the burger would be tender, juicy, and incredibly yummy. The salads were also on par (loved the dressing) My father enjoyed the burger so much that he ordered another one! Our waiter seemed to disappear halfway into our meal but magically emerged after we received the check from the bartender. To top it off, when we all got up to leave, the waiter did not even acknowledge us and literally...ran to our table to see how much we had tipped him. I would love to give Brindle Room 5 stars based on the burgers alone however...the service was so atrocious and rude that it has left a sour taste in my mouth. ***5 stars for Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger*** ***1 star for the service we had received.***

    (3)

  • Christina D.

    I could drink the mulled wine here until I die of liver failure. It is DIVINE. It's not too sweet and the wine and cider ratio is on point. Bonus points for having it on their happy hour menu. We got the poutine and toast with bacon/tomato jam to start. The duck on the poutine was delicious, but there was vaguely duck-flavored liquid INSTEAD OF GRAVY. Who would switch out gravy for what was essentially SOUP? No sane person puts fries in soup! The bf was a huge fan though. The toast was more my style, and super unique. The jam had the texture of mashed potatoes, fine by me. The bf got the burger and I got the pasta with sausage and kale, it came loaded with cheese and a light sauce. Simple, garlicky, and delicious. The service was great, and they gave us donut holes made with mashed potatoes and a sea salt caramel! I love free desserts.

    (4)

  • Adrienne B.

    We were a tad under dressed, but the staff still treated us like every other customer! My mom had texted me that she saw this place on food network, so we had to try the burger!! The burger lived up to the hype, the has was incredible, and the hot sauce was so good we bought a bottle for home!

    (5)

  • Sasha A.

    This is about as good as it gets in the East Village. We come here at least once a week for the specials. You literally can't go wrong. Something for you if you are gluten free or paleo. (Not grass fed meet but simple and healthy). Always recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Anis A.

    Been here a couple times and the food is always on point, especially the burger. On this night it's been like a twilight night. The duck poutine has changed quite a bit but they forgot to update the menu. The main part of that is the cheese curds which they no longer use due to cost but they didn't tell me that until I ordered it and pointed it out. It's not worth getting anymore as the cheese replacement sucks. Not sure how other menu items would be, maybe they to are magically different from what's on the menu. Lastly at the end of other customers meals, they offered their doughnut holes. It was listed on my receipt and I looked forward to it, so when it was never received I asked my server and to which he responded they don't have it tonight. But the other patrons got it right next to us?! I understand if you ran out but don't tell me you're not serving it tonight when you place on my receipt and clearly serve it to the guy next to me. Not a fan of being treated wrongly and they get a three because the burger was great.

    (3)

  • Dawn G.

    I came in on the recommendation of the burger. It was good but not the best I've had. What got my attention was their in-house hot sauce. Good stuff. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Other items on the menu looked great so I'll be back. One tip, call for a reservation. I squeaked in just in time because after I was seated there was an hour wait.

    (4)

  • Kristin B.

    Burger was so good we ordered a second to split. Fries also delicious. Very small place and few servers so not the fastest service but the burger is so damn good who cares. Fantastic homemade hot sauce you can buy as well.

    (4)

  • Gen M.

    Oh Brindle Room...this tiny little place is a real favorite of mine. When the boyfriend and I can't decide where to go, we come here. It's consistently delicious. If you come here for dinner, make a reservation if you can. It is a SMALL place, so tables are really only guaranteed if you reserve them--otherwise you sit at the bar. The poutine is wonderful. Order it now, thank me later after you wipe that cheesy gravy off your mouth. There's chunks of duck in the poutine! The cheese curds are super creamy. And order the burger. The chef recommends it with American, cooked medium. It comes out perfectly with caramelized onions. So. Fricking. Good. It comes with a healthy heap of handout fries and pickle chips. I've also had the marinated chicken and roast potatoes and carrots. YUM. Comfort food right there! Portion sizes were enough that I had a comfortable dinner and lunch for the next day. Boyfriend likes the kale salad too. I wouldn't really come here for the drinks, but the service here is great. The finishing touch is the complimentary, heavenly salted caramel donuts that distract you from the bill they slide on the table while you're not looking.

    (5)

  • John B.

    This is what brunch is all about...good food and easy on the wallet. This is what I love about the east side...in fact i'm sure most entrees were 12 usd. . The burger is great ...caramelized onions with your choice of blue , swiss or cheddar cheese served with delicious fries. The bacon , biscuits and gravy with poached eggs...definitely my favorite of the afternoon. Hash with salmon was a bit whatever but I'm not really a salmon man so don't take any notice of me. I read on the chalkboard they do mussels and fries for 5 usd during happy hour. ...yeah baby that's got my name written all over it next time. This place is a winner.

    (4)

  • Sarah H.

    I went on a Wednesday night at 5:30 and had made reservations for two, just in case. Turns out that 5:30 on a Wednesday night is not in high demand. Anyways. It's a really really tiny restaurant, maybe seats 20. Service was fantastic. The short Asian girl who was our server (sorry, forgot your name) is the most amazing person ever. I totally forgot what good service is and THANK YOU for reminding me that it 1) does exist and 2) can exist in NYC! I had the burger. It was delicious. No lettuce, no tomato, no onions, whatever. Get it with American cheese and medium rare. I *inhaled* the thing. Fries were standard. But seriously, for a plain burger it was delish. It's not going to knock your socks off, but for how much crap everyone was giving it on Yelp...it was actually pretty good. Note: everyday 5-7 and 10-something(?) is happy hour. $1 oysters, $5 mussel and fries.

    (4)

  • Tanner C.

    Might be one of the easiest reviews I could possibly right, so here it goes. Go hear, eat here, get the burger, don't order anything cooked more than medium. Get a beer, shut up and eat. Simple.

    (5)

  • Adam C.

    The burger is good, nothing really worth coming back for to be honest. I picked up so i can't comment on the service but everyone seemed nice. The bun was boring and the burger had no character to it. The fries were good but soggy. For 15$ I would definetley recommend somewhere else to fill your burger craving. Considering the amount of reviews I'm surprised this is so widely regarded

    (3)

  • Stephanie C.

    The Brindle Room is one of those rare restaurants that truly sticks with you. I went there once, close to 5 months ago, and I'm still like, dreaming about it. Here's why: Pros: The food is unreal. My husband caught an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives when The Brindle Room was featured...and boy, am I happy he did! We made a special NYC trip on my birthday specifically to try two dishes: 1. The Duck Confit Poutine - a.k.a. cheese fries for adults! These were absolutely unbelievable-tasting. Thick steak fries covered in cheddar cheese curds (which were so fresh) and duck gravy. The two of us would have been full just sharing these fries! But of course, this was only our appetizer before... 2. Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - the best burger of my life thus far. And believe you me, I have noshed on QUITE a few burgers in my time!!! The genius of this burger lies in both the cut of beef used, and the simplicity of the way the burger is presented...on a light, unobtrusive roll that supports the burger, but doesn't overtake it; perfectly caramelized onions; and per the chef's suggestion, cooked medium, and served with melted American cheese. To put ketchup on such a masterpiece would have been a sin!!! It was so perfectly seasoned and flavorful, just as it was. Also, the size of the burger was just right - it wasn't monstrous in comparison to the bun, and I wasn't roll-me-out-the-door full afterwards, even though we had a burger each AND the Duck Confit Poutine. Cons: The restaurant itself is not very spacious. With the kind of food they're churning out, they could easily fill a stadium of eager customers! But part of its charm is its tiny EAst Village location, so I understand that they don't necessarily want to sell out for more square footage.

    (5)

  • Marie T.

    We came here for lunch time at 12:30 on a Thursday. We were the first one's there, but the place got filled quickly. Their menu for lunch has minimal choices. I like this because it can make ordering easier. There's only one beef burger on the menu. The other sandwiches are portobello mushroom sandwich, chicken sandwich, etc. So I had the beef burger with the Italian fries (sprinkled with parmasean cheese and rosemary) instead of regular french fries. The beef was tasty! I just wished they would use a better tasting hamburger bun. But the overall taste was great - tender and juicy. There was only cheese (you can choose from cheddar, swiss, jalepeno, etc.) and grilled onions in the burger. None of the extras like lettuce and tomatos so the taste of the beef comes through nicely. I've only been here ONE time so I can't say anything about consistency. It's a small place so I'd recommend that a party of 6 would proabaly be the biggest number of people you can bring and still comfortably converse. I didn't really look at their drink menu so I can't tell you about that.

    (4)

  • Tracy O.

    Had late night oysters for an appetizer which were good. All four of us got the burger which was excellent. The fries were fresh cut and cooked to perfection. This place is very small. Only 5 tables and some single bar seating. I would recommend if you come with a party of four to make a reservation. Very good. We had a 9:45 pm reservation and others were still coming.

    (4)

  • Morgan W.

    Do yourself a favor and skip this burger. What I dislike more than hype about mediocre food is mediocre food itself. I was really excited to try this burger and really wanted to like it. The space was small, but they definitely made use of every inch of the space. The blaringly bright TV screen near the cash register at the bar really distracts from the cute and intimate atmosphere. Why even bother dimming the lights and bringing out the candles? The chef's choice is to cook the burger at medium. Fine - I usually pick medium rare, but I've found that often times, the juices from a medium rare burger render the burger buns mushy, flattened, and intolerable to eat. Given that fact, when I say I want a medium cooked burger, I'm expecting the burger to be cooked medium. You don't tell your barber you want a 1 centimeter trim and walk out with half a foot of hair chopped off from your head (although I feel like that happens more often than it should). Do you feel my frustration yet? We ordered the burger (off the menu), which was priced slightly above average in relation to some other joints in the area (Whitman's Juicy Lucy $11, Bareburger $10, 5 Napkin Burger $14). The burger consists of a sizeable beef patty topped with a slice of cheese and caramelized onions sandwiched between 2 toasted hamburger buns. A generous helping of potato fries comes on the side. If you're opting for a healthier option, for $2, you can substitute the fries for a side salad. The beef patty was cooked much too well-done to be considered "medium" and lacked seasoning. My friend said that buns reminded him of the McDonald's buns, but that was a compliment on his part as he has an unhealthy obsession with their Big Macs. The sweet caramelized onions were a nice touch and added flavor to the burger, but it wasn't enough to remedy the overcooked patty.

    (2)

  • Kristine M.

    One of the best burgers in the city. Reasonably priced. Wine is served in mason jars so you definitely get a glass and a half. Home made donuts!!! Service is good.

    (4)

  • Kristen K.

    Love the food here! Im not much of a burger eater. But when I do crave one occasionally, this is the place to come. The dry-aged meat in a burger, with cheese, & caramelized onions- pretty simple, but delicious and juicy! Ive also tried the duck poutine, spicy mussels, fries, kale salad- all very good and worth trying :)

    (5)

  • Erin H.

    Excellent burger, but I also love the mussels and fries. The menu here isn't vast but it's self explanatory American Comfort food. The Owner Jeremy is super nice and they let the wine flow at this place. Try the burger, it's nothing crazy, just a good classic burger they're now famous for.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    The Sebastian Steak Burger ranked # 1 Burger in New York City by the The Food Network lived up to its ranking! Fantastic!!

    (5)

  • Andrew N.

    It's pretty good, not great. My friends and I came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was surprisingly empty for brunch hour. The shrimp and grits I got was delicious - creamy and full of shrimp, egg, and grits. Two of my friends got the burger and it was just alright - pretty small and nothing special really. They charged $2 for a side of braised kale but it tasted meh to me. The hostess and waitress were RAVING about a new grilled potato with aioli appetizer they had but it was severely disappointing (it was like undercooked potatoes with aioli...). The drinks saved the meal, though. The red sangria I got was delicious and my friends were happy with their small selection of beers. Overall, its a decent place but it doesn't really stand out among the many, many brunch places in NYC that serve amazing foods. I'm not sure If I would come back, but the no wait is tempting.

    (3)

  • Eric G.

    The banana-Nutella French toast was definitely worth the price of admission. I was food coma'd by the end of our brunch. Unfortunately we didn't have reservations so had to sit along the wall counter which meant our party of three was sitting next to each other on high stools instead of at a table. But in the end, for what we were expecting (experience and quality), it hit the spot. Service was pretty good too. Coffee is french press btw. Flavor was pretty good. Next time I'll be sure to get the burger here, since it's their claim to fame

    (4)

  • Gracie J.

    5 stars for Brindle room and their famous Steakhouse Burger! I consider myself a burger enthusiast/snob, and I was skeptical at first when my boyfriend said that this one was the best! For once, he was RIGHT! OMFG, it's everything! We train at Tompkins and if we plan on having lunch after, we head right over there! It's hardly jumpin at that time so you can usually get a table. They play badass music, service is great! No complaints! If you're looking for da best burger in town, look no further than Brindle Room! They also have a really awesome hot sauce! Soooo yummy!

    (5)

  • Mariam A.

    Didn't want same old, same old for lunch today so I decided to order from Brindle Room. They deliver to 14th street and I was in a mood for a burger. I ordered the steakhouse burger which was actually very good. Second time within a week that I liked the onions, they added real flavor to the patty. Meat was juicy and flavorful. Fries on the other hand were soggy and extremely oil. Also, most of them were clearly cooked too long. I am very particular about fries and this the Brindle Room does not do well. Also had strawberry lemonade which was good, not too sweet, but not something extra special. All in all, okay lunch place. Make sure you order ahead cause delivery took a while.

    (3)

  • Sally L.

    Came here last week for dinner with my boyfriend. Kept seeing this place pop up on list of burgers to try in New York plus it was features on Diner's Drive ins and Dives. We made a reservation on opentable for 6 and was seated right away. The place was pretty empty when we first got there but I can see it filling up quickly as seating is limited (10-12 tables max) They had a happy hour special $5 house wines and sangria, also a $3 canned beer (forgot which one). We had a glass of the house wine, which was a bit disappointing as it was served in the smallest mason jar. I understand its happy hour but still. Once the burger came out though all disappointments were forgotten. The burger had a unique taste to it. Can't think of a way to describe it. But it was sure amazing and did deserve to be on the many lists of New York City burgers to try. The fries that came with it were really good as well. They weren't wedges but almost tasted like potato wedges and were not too oily at all which I liked. They had a homemade hot sauce that I tried with the fries and it was one of those spiciness that just lingers in your mouth. But I ended up mixing a few drops of that into the ketchup for my fries and that was delicious. The meal ended up being very reasonable for the quality of food we got. Would definitely come here again.

    (5)

  • Sam D.

    Disappointing. Marinated steak Sanger was too cheesy. How is that possible? The Parmesan chips could have saved the sitch but they were too potatoish.

    (2)

  • David B.

    I have not been in person but have ordered their burger three times for delivery. It's very good and very affordable compared to many of the other high end burgers.

    (4)

  • Matt O.

    Got bumped from long-awaited Tuome reservation (kitchen fire) on Friday night and finally came over here. Good choice. This is the perfect burger. Not the best, certainly not the biggest, but perfect: excellent beef, melted American, caramelized onions, light roll. And the penne with kale and house-made pork sausage somehow upstaged the burger.

    (4)

  • Andy H.

    Service was great! Went on a Friday night had a reservation for 2 at 8pm. Unfortunately some customers took longer than expected, and we had to wait about 15 minutes for our table. The hostess immediately greeted us with 2 free drinks! Smaller restaurant with a cool young vibe to it. Great food/alcohol selection all at pretty fair pricing. We split the duck app which I was a little afraid to try (but I had read great reviews) ultimately ended up being one of the best apps I've ever had! After that delightful app I had their cheeseburger which was absolutely perfect! And to top everything off we were given a free desert! I will certainly be back

    (5)

  • fat d.

    Went here to try the duck poutine. It was fairly good. Comparable to the medium-high end poutines found in Montreal. My only complaint was the cheese curds did not melt as the fries and gravy were not hot enough. The poutine was $20. The burger was excellent, but very tiny. It was about the size of one and a half of a White Castle slider. The staff were great and attentive. You are also given some complimentary donut holes when you get your check.

    (3)

  • Justin H.

    Usually I wouldn't think about giving a restaurant that made me wait 45 min after my reservation 5 stars, but the Brindle Room really knows how to treat their customers despite how chaotic it was on a Friday night. The host could tell my friend and I were a little frustrated (along with about 5 others waiting at the entrance) so he gave us all a round of drinks on the house. When we finally got a table, we were also given a round of complimentary appetizers to compensate for our wait! Talk about awesome customer service. The food was just as top notch as the service. My friend and I shared the duck confit poutine (had to try it after seeing It on Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives) as well as the kale salad and chili lime shrimp.The poutine serving was gigantic and they weren't shy with the amount of duck meat in it! My friend and I decided to share the smoked pork loin as an entree since the appetizers filled us up quite a bit. The pork was juicy and had that delicious smoky flavor. I enjoyed everything (especially the homemade donut holes they give you at the end) and my friend only had one complaint, which was that his side of polenta was more like grits. I was really surprised by how they handled our whole situation at the beginning. You kind of have to expect to wait at popular E. Village places like this on a Friday night, but they really proved they care about their customer's experience right from the beginning!

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    Went to the Brindle Room Last night for dinner with my brother. His Pork Milanese salad was amazing and the presentation was amazing as well. I got the steakhouse burger which is Food Networks number 2 rated burger in all of America. Trust me it was the best burger I have ever had in my life! I came all the way from Charlotte, NC and wanted to taste this burger myself and its on a whole different level than other burgers. The service was great and the vibe was great as well!

    (5)

  • Stef S.

    Overall a great experience, but i found brindle room quite expensive for the food. The salmon was good, but I was less impressed with the sides. Pumpkin gratin (meh), braised kale (cooked well! but generally flavorless), mushroom bread pudding (the best), and the couscous with kale (meh). The potato donut bites were delightful and wish I had the option to order more. Happy hour drink deals were fantastic, I really enjoyed the house wine and it was only $5 after 10pm. Best parts were the drinks and donuts. The food was quite good, but very expensive and I've had better elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Darryll S.

    Why i came here? DUCK POUTINE I had the duck poutine, mussels, spaghetti with shrimp. Everything was actually pretty good. Duck poutine was a little rich with the salt (but... it was delicious... just a little overbearing) and the mussels were non-fishy and great. A little bit pricey... 3 of us went there, no drinks, and bill was about 110... HOWEVER I dont want to discourage anyone from trying this place out, its really a pretty good place. Just be careful if you're on a budget Now for brunch.. brunch food is alittle mediocre... the french toast was a little too thick/not too great, and their other food was kind of forgetable Overall come for dinner and burgers

    (3)

  • Barry A.

    Friendly service, fantastic hot sauce that tastes almost exactly like the Blazin sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings but nowhere near as spicy. The burgers here are overrated and overhyped. The cheese tastes cheap and lacks any tangy flavor and the meat itself is overlooked and not seasoned well. It lacks any of that grit or mineraly profile or savoriness like a burger from Spotted Pig or Gramercy Tavern. The buns are indistinguishable from store bought wonder bread. They would benefit from using a buttered Martin's potato bun lightly toasted. There's no variation in the textures either.

    (3)

  • Clare S.

    Good, but overhyped. My pal wanted to try Brindle Room because he saw it featured on DD&D. I've also heard a bunch of NY-ers recommend it, so we gave er a whirl. Generally, I appreciate the limited menu approach contemporary American cuisine joints have been pushing over the last few years. But Brindle's Room's menu was a bit too basic IMHO. Their selective menu was boarderline lazy. I settled with the kale salad and my homie got the burger that was featured on DD&D. He liked the burger, and I liked my salad. But nothing was wow-zerz or inventive. That being said, it's a cute little joint, has a good atmosphere and good food. Just keep your expectations in check.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    Great burger. Found this place on our day in the city after seeing it on Food Network. We were not unhappy. I wanted to have the duck poutine, but it is only served at dinner. The burger and fried chicken sandwich were so good. I would have given 5 stars, but it was almost as though our coming to the restaurant was a bother for the staff. It would have been nice to have felt welcome.

    (4)

  • Liliana R.

    I saw this place on the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives App (Yes, there's an app for that.) I quickly added it to my bookmarks, and finally had a chance to come here for lunch the other day. My friend and I got there around 3, and we were the only ones in the place the entire time (probably because they close briefly between lunch and dinner, so we snuck in right before that happened.) Even though we arrived right before their brief closure, the staff was super friendly and genuinely welcomed us. We both ordered the Brindle Room Burger. It came with a lot of fries, and it was very filling. I thought it was flavorful, but it wasn't my favorite burger ever. I'd be interested in coming back for dinner, and I'd definitely join them for brunch one day.

    (3)

  • Victor L.

    After reading that this is possibly the best burger in NYC( foodcurated.com/2011/07/… ) I decided to try it out. The article is definitely intriguing. Happy hour deals were good. Relatively cheap with oysters at $1 each and cider or lager for $2. So i ended up ordering the Steakhouse burger and my friend got the salmon. Portions were small but the food was good. I definitely would not say the burger is the best in NYC. Grilled perfectly and had good flavor. the caramelized onions were not overwhelming. The big reason why I am giving this place 3-STARS is because of the customer service. I thought it was sub par and definitely could have been better.

    (3)

  • Judy F.

    The burger and fries are off da hook, and the mulled wine. YUM. Call, make reservations and eat there!!!

    (5)

  • Gina M.

    Okay, this place may get added into the rotation. The hubs and I were looking for something low key for Valentine's Day and we decided on Brindle Room. So happy we did! First of all, service was spectacular. I don't remember his name, but he was new, but still super knowledgeable and so so friendly. Refreshing, actually! The place is small but super cute. We instantly felt at home...it just has that vibe. For apps we ordered meat and cheese plate and duck poutine. Meat was good (and plentiful...almost like an entire sausage sliced into pieces!) but the cheese pieces were so small it was almost like they were shredded. Probably wouldn't get that again. But the duck poutine...OH. MY. GOD. It's a meal by itself! So so delicious but really hardy...just a word to the wise!! For entrees the hubs ordered the burger which he said was the best burger he's ever had. That's a bold statement because the man loves his burgers. But it was perfect in its simplicity. I ordered the salmon entree. The vegetables that came on the side were delish but the salmon was way over cooked. To be fair, I like my salmon rare, which I asked for, but mine came well done. But all in all, it was still tasty. Best part...the food plus beer and a bottle of wine was only like $125...what?!?! So reasonable in our opinion!! We will be back...and will be dreaming of that poutine in the meantime!

    (4)

  • Frank R.

    I came across Brindle Room via Guy Fieri's show on Food Network. Assuming everything he eats on that show is atrocious, I was surprised when I found myself paying close attention when Brindle Room was featured. I became determined to try the decadent Québécois Duck Poutine as soon as possible. I've never had a Poutine before but damn it looked and sounded so good. The service was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and enthusiastic. The Poutine blew my mind and I found myself fighting for the last few pieces with my boyfriend. The Poutine was so good that it eclipsed the main dish I ordered which I can't seem to recall. I plan to visit Brindle Room very soon, but this time only for the Duck Poutine.

    (4)

  • Maeve M.

    After hearing from numerous sources about the Brindle Room's burger, I finally had the chance to check it out myself last night. It was pretty tasty--not a huge portion which I appreciated but the meat was perfectly cooked. I got a kale salad on the side which was pretty standard, but my dinner date got fries with his burger, and those were the real star of the evening! I also must add that although Brindle Room is still using juice glasses for wine, they were quite generous pours. And finally, the service was fantastic last night especially since we were a somewhat difficult table with half of our party arriving an hour late. So I'm adding 2 stars to my original review--not sure if I'll return any time soon but I definitely recommend the burger and fries!

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    I setup a reservation on open table for 5 pm. We get here and staff is still settling in. No worries, a few mins later we are seated. Keep in mind like most East Village restaurants it is extreme small inside. We place our order, I got the fried calamari which is incredibly fresh and crispy. I also ordered their signature burger, medium rare with blue cheese. The burger itself is on the small side, but cooked to perfection. Medium rare burger was oozing with bloody goodness. The hand cut fries were also great. Overall it's abit pricey for the overall product, but I would visit again.

    (4)

  • Oscarina D.

    My boyfriend and I went tonight to experience what is "the best burger" and I must say it certainly is. In the first few bites my boyfriend and I said this isn't the best burger but after a few bites we were convinced it sure was! The burger just gets better and better after each bite. The burger isn't as big as I thought it would be and the restaurant is very small too but no complains here. I would HIGHLY recommend going to this place and experience their steakhouse burger

    (4)

  • Shauna K.

    I don't eat red meat, but the folks I went with raved about the hamburgers. The place was cozy and the shrimp & grits was pretty good. I'd like to come back soon for the $1 happy hour oysters!

    (5)

  • Vincent T.

    Hidden gem. Tiny intimate place, super attentive and friendly hostess/server. Nice selection of beers and wines. $5 appetizers at happy hour and late night. Kale salad is perfect. Steakhouse Burger is top 10 I've had in NYC (try it with bleu cheese and a splash of their homemade hot sauce). Craveable. I always say what separates a mediocre menu from a great menu is craveability. Well, it's the next day and I'm still craving Brindle Room. (completely unrelated) Apple keeps autocorrecting craveable and craveability. Telling me they aren't words. Hey Apple, Fuck you.

    (5)

  • Jasmine M.

    Found this place after doing some research on the best burgers in NYC. Went with the steakhouse burger. Service was decent, the burger took longer than I expected, but I was pretty satisfied once is came. The bun was toasted perfectly (I hate soggy burger buns). It came with a side of fries which I enjoyed also. They weren't too skinny and still had a nice crunch to them. Flavor wise, I would've added more salt, but that's just me. They also served samples of their donuts when they brought out the check. Coming from Cali, it still doesn't beat something I could get for much cheaper (in n out).

    (4)

  • Holly C.

    4-5 stars for the steakhouse burger Minus one star for the service (I don't recall his name, but he had a beard) Hands down, one of the best burgers I had, but the service ruined the experience. The husband, in his hungry state, practically cut off the server, when he asked if we wanted anything to drink. The husband said we were ready to order in a short tone. Noticing this, I tried to remedy the situation by taking over, ordering all the food and tried to be extra polite. Apparently it didn't matter... Quick break to talk about the food: 1) Loved the kale salad. Very light dressing. 2) Burgers are for the most part, cooked to order (my medium rare came out medium). The meat is very flavorful and juicy, but not in the bad greasy way. The burgers came with steak fries which was fried perfectly and seasoned just right. Back to our server: Minus the one time he filled our water, we never saw him. The bartender brought out our food refilled the waters. We actually wanted to order more food, but our server was no where in sight (and it's a very small restaurant). When we finally found him, we ordered another burger. While finishing the burger, he just brought out the check and practically tossed it onto our table. He said nothing - not even the standard, "I'll take it whenever you're ready". My first job in high school was as a server so I will usually start the tip high. However, if the service is poor, or as in the this case, just plain rude - the tip will reflect it. My husband was really turned off and tipped low (12%). I actually felt a little bad but that feeling was very temporary as the server zoomed passed us as we were leaving (again it's a small restaurant so he had to pass us shoulder to shoulder), said nothing, and rushed to see what we tipped. I'm sure he was not pleased, but don't be in the service industry if you can't bounce back from literally one bad sentence. Would I recommend the place based on the food? Yes. The burger is amongst my top ten. When my friends ask for a burger spot in the city, will I recommend it based on our overall experience? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Wei S.

    Came here for brunch with 2 others on a Sunday around 2pm. It's a small, rectangular shaped restaurant with small tables and spots at the bar in the back. Luckily we were able to get a table right away but normally you should definitely put in a reservation. My biggest complaint (and the reason for 3 stars instead of 4) is the wait staff. We had 2 different waiters who failed to communicate because we were asked the same questions multiple times. That isn't such a huge deal but we ended up waiting OVER AN HOUR for our food. Several tables who came in after us got their food and left before we received ours. It was ridiculous. The food itself, however, is decent. Shrimp and grits were good but I probably wouldn't order it again, due to the heaviness and lack of variety within the dish. I was also able to try the biscuits & gravy, which were delicious. Hot and iced coffee were nicely done as well. Overall, I would come again but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    (3)

  • Lucy Q.

    Was in the mood for burgers and went here last week. Here's a tip, make reservations ahead of time. Place is pretty small. Just our luck we went on a night where there was a party of 10. Service is ok nothing too crazy, food was good.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    Brunch. We walked in behind a small group who had no reservation, but since we did, we were escorted to our table instantly. Which was impressive considering our table was the ONLY open one in the spot. Nicely done, fabulous Hostess Goddess. Shrimp and parmesan grits are served in a bowl and they were delicious. Lots of (clear) shrimp which appeared to be (raw) undercooked, but they were not. I prefer my shrimp look as if they're cooked thoroughly, but that's just me. There's a monkey-something cocktail that I tried and loved. but boy would i have loved it more if it were served in a big 'ol cup bc the champagne flute left me wanting. and parched. but mostly wanting. I'll be back! love, Nicole getunstucknyc.com

    (4)

  • Olivia S.

    After a long day at work, all I wanted was a damn good burger. Hence, I found myself at the Brindle Room with my co-workers and the fattening commenced. Oh Brindle Room, your moist juicy burger was what I needed to hit the spot. The burger patty was plump & perfectly juicy. Topped with caramelized onions and a slice of swiss cheese nestling inside between the top and bottom halves of the burger bun. mmm delicious. The waitress recommended that we get our burgers medium. I got mine medium rare thinking that maybe they'll overcook it but that was not the case. Medium is the way to go so don't think twice! The fries were wholesome & seasoned with just the right amount of salt. They had the right amount of crunchiness, yet still soft & firm. Brindle Room isn't a large restaurant so make reservations. Great for a grub down!

    (4)

  • Synthya S.

    Amazing. Hands down one of the best burgers I have had in nyc since I have been here 6 years ago. I had the Burger with blue cheese and kale salad...really good. Husband had burger with cheddar and the Italian fries...amazing fries. We went for lunch which was great because there were only 5 tables seated. The service was good. But there is only one server.

    (5)

  • Curtis A.

    After seeing on DDD I made a special trip to try the signature burger here and boy was it worth it. Great flavor and just the right size. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will be going back soon for sure. Went back for lunch and the burger was a little overdone. Fries were great. One odd note they don't offer free refills of ice tea. Will be going back for sure

    (3)

  • Jennifer H.

    The food was all really great except the fries. I've definitely had better so I would avoid getting that as a side given the choice. I only had them because it came with my steakhouse burger. The burger was definitely one of the best I've ever eaten - it isn't very big, but I thought it was enough food. The appetizer my friend and I got (garlic shrimp and bread) was amazing - probably my favorite dish of the night. It was one of the daily specials so make sure to try it if you get the chance. At the end of our meal, we got complementary donuts which is something you can look forward to if you go. I don't know if it was because there weren't a lot of people there at the time, but our server was extremely attentive and really helpful throughout the entire meal. Definitely worth a visit! Also, WARNING: the hot sauce is HOT. Prepare yourself. They make it themselves so you're never going to find it anywhere else.

    (4)

  • Ari K.

    So there are rave (delusional if you ask me) reviews about the off menu burger at this place. I have heard things like it is soooo good that it is just served without any trimmings and on a mediocre bun so you can really experience the gratifying taste of the meat. Hate to break it to you folks but this was only a solid burger with a slightly weird salty aftertaste. Not Bad but not even close to prolific. The rest of our meal BLEW!!!!!! The fries with our burger felt and tasted like they were a week old. Just because I come in at 10:00 on a Saturday night does not give you the right to serve me end of the days fries!! UnFUCKINGacceptable brindle. My friend order the lentils which were ok except for the fact that the bread they were served with was stale and then toasted. Another inedible piece of shit from this popular restaurant, The fried oysters with avocado were uninspiring. At $3 a pop I want a superior oyster that melts in your mouth, not something crappy I would never order again. The complimentary salted caramel donut holes at the end were pretty good and elevated this dump to a 2 star but if any self proclaimed foodie ever recommends this place just know their taste buds are not up to snuff.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth P.

    The Brindle Room is a cozy little spot in the East Village. They have a limited menu but it's full of delicious comfort food, and you can't go wrong with their steakhouse burger ($14). Other entrees are a little pricey ($20-$30) but my girlfriend enjoyed the NY strip steak a lot. The menu has a decent selection of small plates intended for sharing. They also had really delicious sangria that tasted like cinnamon -- perfect for a chilly winter night pick-me-up. And we got free mini donuts for dessert! The staff were all super friendly. We were surprised it was very quiet on a Friday night with only two other filled tables, but we were there on the earlier side. It's a good spot for a date but probably isn't suited for large groups. All in all, a nice spot and we will come back.

    (4)

  • Vanessa C.

    Came here for my birthday with my husband last Saturday after watching Diners, Drive-in and Dives on Food Network the week before. Small cozy place, probably seats 25 tops but a great ambiance. I had the biscuits and gravy and my husband had the burger. the burger is ....amazing! I had a bite of it and wanted more! the biscuits and gravy was a great play on the traditional eggs Benedict. We devoured each meal and ordered the donuts to go... they are probably best eaten immediately. Will definitely be coming back soon! :)

    (5)

  • Alissar T.

    Still my favorite burger around! Doesn't get better then here. Try their fried calamari as well.

    (5)

  • J L.

    The steakhouse burger here is simple but delicious-cooked to a perfect medium with a savory char smoked flavor. The bread is nothing special but is just the right amount-the bun is the perfect size to allow the burger flavor to shine. The warm spinach with braised pork belly&poached egg was amazing. The pork was juicy and tender and perfectly cooked. The egg was poached well and the combo of flavors was perfecto. The caramel glazed doughnuts were made from the cake type doughnut-not my fav but if you are a fan of a dense doughnut-this is the one for you! The glaze was a great consistency. Service was friendly, prompt and courteous!

    (4)

  • Lauren E. M.

    I'm in love with this place. It's cozy (yes, that means small but not elbow-bumping-your-neighbor small), warm, inviting, and the food was out of this world. My three friends and I each ordered a different entree so that we could sample and each dish was better than the last. Venison brisket was super tender and the sides were hearty but not too rich, the penne with sausage was delicious, the burger was done ridiculously well, and the special of the day was beef bourguignon and it was exactly what you want to be eating on a cold winter night. We (obviously) started with the duck poutine and I'm salivating right now just remembering it. To top it all off, the staff was super kind and friendly, and the wine list is affordable. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    Tight space, bomb food. Beer selection could be better, especially if you're going for the "burger & a beer" type vibe. The steakhouse burger was pretty close to perfect and the duck poutine was incredible. I'll be back soon.

    (4)

  • Jed G.

    Although we visited on Fathers Day and without reservation , we were seated fairly quickly. The staff were extremely efficient and cordial. The brunch was delicious. I had the shrimp and grits which were well seasoned. My partner had their specialty, the burger. He said it rivaled any burger in Houston. The restaurant is small but adequate. Would definitely return. Recommend reservations if possible.

    (5)

  • Marisa S.

    Great atmosphere - cozy and warm; perfect for a leisurely brunch to catch up with my best gals. Potato Chip Frittata.... unreal. True superstars were the donuts @ the end; wow, completely worth the caloric indulgence.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    Was easily the best burger I've ever had. Kale salad was so good too, great alternative for the fries. Micro shrimp appetizer was also amazing. Ready to go back, like now.

    (5)

  • Velina L.

    Our burger club came to try the infamous burger here and overall quite enjoyed it. The space is narrow and small but charming. I love how the "water glasses" are all different - different beer glasses or jars. And I really liked their mulled wine. But onto the burger: Patty: 4/5 Meaty, flavorful and juicy but on the greasy side, and not evenly cooked. One side was a little more medium rare, the other a little more medium. Bun: 3/5 A standard soft bun, with a good balance of bread to meat. It did get quite soggy from the burger grease Starch: 4/5 Crispy French fries, still hot from the fryer. I liked the flavor and texture however there was a lot of grease. Accoutrements: 3/5 Not bad but not great. I could barely tell the onions were there but they didn't hurt. I liked that we get to choose our cheese (American/cheddar/swiss/blue) and I liked that they provided their homemade hot sauce but to me, nothing was memorable. I would have been fine with or without them Overall Experience: 4/5 Good burger but not perfect, charming atmosphere, friendly service.

    (4)

  • Jon S.

    Walked in on a Friday evening and the place was empty. Completely empty. Usually I take that as a sign and turn around and walk out the door. But, we had to be somewhere in an hour and a half, and the menu looked good... so we took a chance, and I'm really glad we did. It was a little strange to be the only two people in the place. And there were no other patrons during our entire hour-long dinner (though a couple delivery men came in/out and a couple with suitcases were picking up keys...). But the restaurant is relatively tiny, so it could have been worse. The decor was pretty bohemian, mismatched glasses and plates, nice paintings, random pictures, Bob Dylan playing in the background. It worked. I ordered the salmon with quinoa/couscous with tomatoes and kale + marinated chickpeas. The whole dish was delicious and seasoned perfectly. Rarely do I eat every last bit off my plate, but this time I did. It was that good. The pork loin was great too! The waitress brought out two bite-sized salted caramel donuts for dessert which totally hit the spot. It sounds like this place might get more business for brunch? I really hope it does, since 2 patrons does a sad restaurant make. Come for dinner!

    (4)

  • David B.

    5 stars. Ordered the steakhouse burger medium rare with American cheese. This is a top 5 burger for sure. The French fries were cut like steak fries and were insanely awesome. The burger is reasonably priced and worth every bite. Thanks again DDD for finding a great spot.

    (5)

  • Phoebe H.

    Great happy hour deal on oysters for $1. And they are HUGE. Almost couldn't finish my half dozen. I went with a friend but could definitely see it as a nice date spot. The veggies with my entree were delish but my salmon was a bit dry. Not terribly, it was still yummy. Service was great! Everyone was very friendly and my friend and I were about to be rewarded with complimentary donut holes but sadly our diets would not allow us to have them.

    (4)

  • A Z.

    Brindle room is along the same vein of northern spy co, back forty...good American fare in the east village. And I do this their burger is worth the write up. It's yummy and separates itself from others in the area with its blend and really good cheddar.

    (3)

  • Alex S.

    Holy Butter Balls this was a good burger. Very simple. Very delicious. All it comes with is cheese and caramelized onions with a side of french fries. The burger itself is on the smaller side and there's a high chance you'll leave a little hungry but what the burger lacks in size it makes up with flavor. The texture of the meat was perfect (medium rare) and was well seasoned and tasted of quality. The onions and cheese do enough to enhance the flavor without overpowering the taste of the meat and while some of my friends wanted some other condiments, it was actually nice to take a bite of a burger without having a glob of ketchup-laden lettuce and tomato spew out from the other side. The fries were also very good. Each had a nice, substantial amount of potato and most importantly, they were hot. The place is on the small side, very close and rustic. No gimmicks. No glamor. The only issue I really had was the size of the burger; for $12, I'd expect a slightly larger patty but seeing (and tasting) how good the burger was, I'm still immensely impressed and tickled.

    (5)

  • R K.

    Perhaps it was because it was a very late lunch (2:30p) and the kitchen was not paying attention, but went in with a large group (14 people) for my girlfriend's birthday lunch. We were told by the waiter that we would all be having the burger, which for most of us was fine, and the vegetarians were allowed to order off the menu. Not sure why they couldn't cook what people wanted, but had heard what an amazing burger this was, so I'm not going to review the service, which was decidedly middling (if I'm being kind). My girlfriend requested the burger medium rare and we were told that the chef makes it medium and there were no two ways about it, so we agreed. Best burger in town and all that, right? Wrong. Burger was worse than a cafeteria burger I had growing up, tasted like a frozen patty had been overcooked. I couldn't have been more disappointed, and from the conversations I had with everyone else there (the 11 other people who had the burger) the feeling was exactly the same. I guess I should give it another shot since everybody seems to feel so strongly about it, but when I go to a restaurant and am told what I'm going to eat by a waiter, it better be the best damn version of that thing that ever existed. This was flat out bad.

    (1)

  • Marilyn H.

    Super cute brunch spot and had plenty of tables at noon on a Saturday, though it started filling up as we kept eating. My shakshuka was tasty, and I loved every chunk of feta. It was also gigantic - good thing I was hungry! The French toast and donuts were soooo tempting, but I was just too full after that huge portion. Not necessarily mind-blowing, but solidly great with nice service and reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Marci A.

    Found this place on a frigid Sunday in January. Love everything about it-- music, intimate setting, warm service. Recommend the burger, salmon, kale, quinoa... And the surprise donuts that came with the check! Can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Marion M.

    My favorite burger in NYC, hands down. The french toast and biscuits and gravy are also stellar. Part of me selfishly wishes it hadn't gotten so crazy popular from being on the Food Network, since now it's impossible to walk in and get a table.

    (5)

  • Carla G.

    The food was really not that great. They did give us some free doughnut holes at the end though which was pretty sweet and unexpected.

    (3)

  • Simone R.

    Great little spot for brunch! Ordered the burger, biscuits and gravy, and donuts. They were all out of this world. Would definitely come back. Service could have been better but the food made up for it.

    (4)

  • Erika M.

    Amazing food. Chili garlic shrimp was amazing. Stewed lentils were heaven in my mouth. The pork belly was way too fatty- would definitely never do that again. Service was awesome. Will be back for sure

    (4)

  • Yumi L.

    The Burger does not disappoint. Its juicy, the perfect size and the taste is amazing. Definitely one of the top burgers in NYC The ambience is very laid back and a small spot for a romantic dinner. The service is very good, the people that work there are very welcoming and nice. We even got complimentary donuts in the end of our meal. A must-go in nyc

    (5)

  • James H.

    Jeremy, what the heck happened to your burgers, man? I first went to Brindle Room about a year and a half ago. I was hungry and in the E. Village. Exhausted from a day out in the sun, I was famished and ordered a burger. OMFG, kapow! BEST DAMN BURGER IN THE GALAXY!! I was astonished at how good it was. I took turns eating a bite and then staring at the burger because I couldn't believe how good it was. I was fairly certain that this was the type of burger that Ron Burgundy would eat if he were in the E. Village. The char was perfect. The patty was crisp in the right places and had punches of sea salt at the perfect time. It was a potent one-two combination and it floored me. The owner and head chef, Jeremy even came out to ask how it was. When I gushed about his burger, he excitedly yelled to the kitchen that I liked the burger. I decided to make Brindle Room my burger place and I visited often. (Fast forward to a year later) Each subsequent visit to Brindle Room has been heart-breaking. What's happened here is what happens too often when a restaurant gets too popular for one item. The demand on the small kitchen shows in the quality of the burger. Each visit after the first saw a decrease in the quality of the burger. The meat was still juicy, but it was missing the care of years past. In fact, Jeremy doesn't seem to be around most of the time. He used to be a staple in the kitchen. Not anymore. The burger has lost all of its char. There is hardly any salt and the burger lacks flavor. It sucks that this happened to such a great food item. Can't we just go back to before NY Times called your burger the best in the City? I liked it when the food was prepared with care. Brindle Room burger, when you're back to the burger I first met, maybe we can try to make this work. Until then, I won't be seeing you any longer. I can only be disappointed so many times. Farewell, sweet deckled prince. Farewell.

    (3)

  • Carly J.

    Went to BR on a Friday night. From the moment we arrived we did not get a good vibe from the manager/hostess. There was one family seated in the tiny restaurant and the bar had 4 empty seats. We were greeted by the manager who asked if we had a reservation we replied no and asked if we could sit at the bar, after a noticeable pause and grimace he then asked us if we wanted to sit at the bar, we were immediately confused (isn't that what I just said). After being seated at the bar we were greeted by a nice bartender who immediately advised us of the HH Sangria which was great by the way. We ordered HH oysters which were $1 and the Duck Poutine to share. The duck was cooked perfectly but I didn't care for the greasy, soggy, burnt tasting fries. We continued to order drinks when I noticed that the same manager approached the bartender and from what I gathered asked her if we were done and if she could ask us to basically leave if we weren't going to order anything else because they needed the seats. Granted the place is tiny and it did get pretty packed while we were there but I was highly offended by what occurred that I closed my bill and left! Food was ok, service was good. Management is horrible and I will not be returning.

    (2)

  • david l.

    This a real good burger. The beef taste is unreal and the burger is worth the pretty penny you pay for it, especially from time to time as a delicious treat.

    (4)

  • Collette S.

    Saddle up to the bar or grab a quaint table at this EV gem. Don't even hesitate on the Brie appetizer or burger, both go down easy with their slightly spicy red sangria. Old school tunes top it off.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Cozy little dinner spot in the east village. Ate at the bar and had the kale caesar salad, grouper fricassee, and burger. The kale caesar salad was interesting, had a richer/earthier taste than a normal caesar but if you don't like kale usually you probably won't like it here. The BURGER was cooked perfectly (with perfectly grilled bread)! I'm a sucker for fancy toppings and special sauces on burgers, but this was a simple burger that shouldn't be messed with. The grouper fricassee was flavorful - combo of mushroom/bacon/fish worked well together. Complimentary caramel doughnut bite at the end - didn't expect to like it, but it was a great way to end the meal. Notably good/happy music selection.

    (4)

  • mike f.

    Nice quiet place. The famous hamburger isn't on the menu, I guess you have to ask for it. We didn't find out until we were on our way out though. They also seated us despite the whole party not being there, which saved us waiting for 45 minutes in the cold.

    (4)

  • Jay T.

    The fried chicken sandwich may or may not be my fav sandwich in the East Village/Alphabet City. Every time I get it, I inspect it, poke it, and chew at it pensively in an attempt to get it to divulge its secret for deliciousness. It's a masterful creation of perfectly fried chicken, pecorino cheese, kale, roasted tomatoes, and its key ingredient, alioli sauce. Oh I guess there's bread too. The bread is good. I've tried a couple other dishes (the burger is really good), but it's so hard to stray away from that mind-blowingly delicious fried chicken sangy.

    (4)

  • Femi O.

    I went there, maybe at a bad time, for lunch and i was to say the least disappointed. I wanted to like this place. so i might go back. the menu was very lean and it didnt have any of the fun stuff other yelpers had tempted me with... i flipped through the pictures on my yelp app + looked at the menu...pictures...menu...pictures menu. nothing had changed, so i ended up ordering the burger -- decent quality, but not waaay better than run off the mill 5 guys....and it didnt come with seasoned fries. i wanted to like this place - its close by home, i like the decor...but on this day, while it was xmas, unfortunately there was no magic.

    (3)

  • DJ K.

    Just had dinner here yesterday and I must say me and my friends enjoyed everything we had. We happened to be the ONLY people there all night (8:30-10ish). I usually stay away from restaurants with no people (possible sign of bad service/bad food/bad something) but my friends and I made plans to explore and this happened to be one of those places we picked. And yup..no regrets :) The space is TINY but inviting. I loved how they arranged the tables and chair, maximizing their space. The lighting is soft but not so dim that you cant see the menu. Two of my friends ordered the steak (I think this replaced the chicken fried steak which wasn't on the menu when i went) which came with sweet, caramelized onions. Another ordered the bass and I ordered the special burger with caramelized onions. EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! The steak was cooked to perfection and the onions....OMG the onions. The onions were so delicious! It had a slight tang to it (which might sound weird) but it complemented the steak so well~ I think that should be a side for EVERYTHING!!! The bass was ok. It was good but nothing exceptional. Would I order it again, yes. The pesto that came with it was delicious~ And my burger with gruyere cheese was Oh So Good! I honestly forgot about the cheese that was in it because the meat and the onions combo was so amazing! We ended up having dessert as well....banana bread pudding or something like that. Not too sweet which I like :) Overall this is definitely a spot I'll be frequenting...only downside. DRINK MENU. They didnt serve any of the mixed drinks last night (not sure why). And their beer list is TINY (had the only hefeweizen they had on the menu..it was..eH~). Their wine is more extensive but I wasn't really looking there. I think if they had a better drink menu this would of been a 5-star but had to make it a 4-star for now.

    (4)

  • Nancy D.

    I love supporting my local East Village restaurants. I wanted to like Brindle Room SO badly. Unfortunately, my Brindle Room balloon fizzled out a bit after a brunch experience there. I went with Ashley W. around noon - high traffic time for brunch - but hmm no wait? We wondered why until we got the food. I ordered the Smoked Trout Potato Hash and Ashley got the Biscuits and Gravy. Those orders had so much potential but it was such a let down. My trout was so salty and the texture was all wrong. What? I don't want my seafood to be tasteless and mushy. Oy, don't even get me started on the potatoes. Ashley's biscuits and gravy were...bland. Which is bizarre considering nobody orders that without expecting pure fatty decadence. Not the case at all! It was like the Weight Watchers/Lean Cuisine version at best. Alas, Brindle Room isn't a complete flop. I'm excited to say that their donuts are phenomenal. P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-A-L. They're fried fresh to order and paired with their slow drip coffee, it's a dream. And that is exactly why I'll be back at Brindle Room.

    (3)

  • Robert F.

    Good atmosphere and had Sessions on tap, so all pluses in my book. They services was a bit slow and the food solid, but nothing spectacular or dishes that stood out. Overall good.

    (3)

  • Robin D.

    Brunch was delicious and filling. Seemed to be no need for a weekend brunch reservation, as it wasn't crowded and we got a table no problem.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Very friendly wait staff - host held my table for about 20 minutes while I waited for a friend to show up and the server was very friendly once we were seated. Eclectic menu with different items from all sorts of cuisines but I was happy with the spaghetti and meatballs I ordered - tasted like something I'd get from an Aunt with amazing Italian food skills. My only (minor) gripe is they don't offer mixed drinks or liquor, just wine (while tasty, pretty expensive) and beer.

    (4)

  • Lisa Q.

    Cozy and relaxing. I like to come here during the day for lunch. They're really chill with you working on your computer before 4:30pm which is when they start setting up for dinner service. My favorite lunch sandwich of theirs is the buffalo mozzarella. The pesto dressing is citrusy, earthy, and creamy. They layer each silky slice of the buffalo mozz with thin strips of fresh crunchy kale. And although the bread they use to make their sandwiches change sometimes, I find the delicious factor to be consistent. I usually substitute my chips for a salad because I love the way they dress their kale. If you get a coffee and the owner is there, he'll pour you some steamed milk on top. This is such a treat! I love a light layer of dairy to keep my exceptionally brewed coffee warm. They brew their coffee by the cup using those Japanese ceramic spiral thingers--- you know what I mean? Oh also, their caramel donut is delicious. A soft, warm caramel that's not too sweet is generously drizzled over a cake donut, mmmm. Free wifi for the win!

    (4)

  • Kyle S.

    Cute restaurant with great vibe and nice menu. Great place to go for a late drink and snack as well.

    (5)

  • Ian M.

    I came here on a Thursday night for dinner. It was quiet, and I was seated right away. I got the fried chicken with honey, which came with mashed potatoes and kale on the side. The chicken was juicy and conservatively fried. The mashed potatoes were moist and topped with a light, white cheese sauce. The kale was... kale-y. The dish wasn't flashy or anything, but it was good. The food and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting at Brindle Room; you won't leave disappointed.

    (4)

  • Esther P.

    great food. good service. good beer. great burger.

    (4)

  • Allison H.

    Came for Sunday brunch and arrived at 11:30, only one other party was seated. It's a small place but has ton of character. The host, waiter, owner (?) was really helpful and nice. We shared the potato chip frittata and the shakshuka. I liked the frittata a lot, although I felt like a fatty upon leaving (so much cheddar, too much for my lactard friend). The shakshuka was good, but I got bored with it after a while. I've heard the grits and shrimp is a great dish so I'll be back for that and/or dinner. OJ was $5 bucks, which I think is just wrong.

    (4)

  • Pete N.

    We really lucked out and happened to catch The Brindle Room on a night where the cheeseburger was on special/on the menu board. It was not normally on the evening menu. The burger was generally available only for Sunday Brunch and Monday evenings in the event that any beef was left over. The Burger Breakdown... The Beef : The Brindle Room's burger was all dry-aged steak trimmings from Sebastian's in Morristown, NJ. This tasted of nothing but prime cuts of high-quality beef. The beef was coarsely ground and left alone until it was time to gently formed it into thick, loose patties. Preparation: The best way to describe the cheeseburger at The Brindle Room: Meat candy! The burger was layered with a twice-seasoned sear from an excruciatingly hot, unoiled, cast iron skillet that must have been heated with a plasma torch. This resulted in an even, thin layer of Well-Done beef followed by a ridiculously juicy and lush layer of warm, rare nearly pornographically red beef in the center. The resulting bite was juicy, complex, and wonderfully meaty. It was a perfect and refreshingly hot Med-Rare. The burger steamed when cut in half yet retained a nearly raw center. There was no doneness gradient--it went from Well-Done to Med-Rare. The Brindle Room Burger Sear The Sear: The sear was ruggedly crunchy, even, and deeply flavorful. Not a hint of carbon was present--the deep, dark sear provided a brilliant textural counterpoint to a center, which resembled warm, chopped Ahi tuna. The tenderness of the beef at the center was nearly shocking in contrast to the coarse exterior of this thick burger patty Seasoning: It appeared as it the burger was seasoned twice. The first hit of seasoning would have been applied to the raw patty, and the second would have been applied near the end of the cooking process. The seasoning was forced beneath the thin but complete sear, and it was apparent on the surface. While eating these relatively diminutive (5-6) oz cheeseburgers all time stopped, and our party entered a burger-induced time warp--we were completely engrossed in the symphony of flavors delivered in the meaty bundles: 1. Salt and crust 2 A rush of beef and fat 3. Juice 4. Iron-laden blood 5. Aged beef funk, which lingered for a moment on the tongue. 6. Repeat. This was musical in its rhythm and precision Meat to Bun Ratio: The burger was the clear winner--the juices of the burger overwhelmed and saturated the bun. This was not entirely unwelcome, because the burger was so refreshingly juicy. The Fries: They were dark crispy, and hearty--they were heavy on the potato flavor and cooked in peanut oil. The Value: At $10, the cheeseburger at The Brindle Room was a lot less expensive ($16 less expensive) than the griddled with grape seed oil, Pat La Frieda, Black Label Burger masterpiece at the Minetta Tavern and just a little bit better. The value of this remarkable cheeseburger was unsurpassed in terms of quality of ingredients, preparation, and taste. The amazingly seared and seasoned burger at The Brindle Room boasted more complexity than the remarkable Black Label Burger due to the precision of the cooking process and the variety of the cuts of beef. Further it was less tricky than the aged steak fat infused delight at the now closed The West Branch. Burger Review : Fat Bruce Lee and I ordered a second burger to split for dessert. We could not get enough of it. The best cheeseburger that we have had in New York. Tess was quoted as saying, "I wish I hadn't brushed my teeth after that burger." It was that good.

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    The place is small, candlelit, very pleasant; the slightly loud classic rock in the background gives it a little bit of a bar atmosphere. The burger wasn't on the menu for dinner, but the waitress said that they still had it. I ordered it medium rare with American cheese (I don't really like cheddar or any stronger cheeses on a burger; I like something creamy and mild), and it came out near-perfectly done, maybe just a touch too rare in one spot. As for the flavor: it was subtler than I expected, without any overwhelming dry-aged quality. You could definitely detect it a little bit, along with what I thought might be small, crunchy, minerally bits. It was certainly bolder and juicier than your typical restaurant burger. The main problem was the size. With the fries, as someone else mentioned, it's just enough to fill you up, but the burger itself is a little skimpy. I could easily imagine eating two and not being painfully full. Also, the sauteed onions are quite sweet, to the point that (for me) they detracted somewhat from the flavor of the beef, so you might want to skip them if that doesn't sound good to you. The fries are certainly good, and the appetizers looked interesting--steak tartare, a few others I can't remember. I'd say this is one of the better options for a dry-aged burger in the city, especially if you want one post-lunch (Peter Luger would be out, then) or don't want to drop $30 for an ultra-premium one at Minetta Tavern.

    (4)

  • Rik N.

    I have been on a 4 1/2 year quest to find the best burger in NYC. There are good burgers, but until now, there was not a great burger. This, is truly, a great burger. The meat is dry aged from their own butcher in NJ (or so they say), the onions are sweet, and the bread is delicious. I have brought about 20 people here on different occasions to prove how good the burger is, and so far, everyone has agreed. Oh, and make sure you try the Poutine.

    (5)

  • Laura W.

    At brunch I was so planning to get the potato chip frittata, but in the end the burger proved too tempting. The burger was absolutely delicious. I did make the tactical error of ordering it with blue cheese, which means I can't really compare it to other burgers (as the blue cheese is delicious, it still takes on a life of its own). Even so, for $10 it's definitely a great meal. The fries were only so-so- probably because coming here on Thanksgiving weekend was great, as there was no wait; but they probably are more accustomed to a faster turnover. So, they had probably made a few too many fries at once. This is just speculation, but based on the quality of the burger I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt.

    (4)

  • Danielle R.

    This restaurant is tiny & every inch of space is put to use, with tables for 2 in the smallest of nooks. The waitresses are pleasant & the music is fab ('80's, including one-hit wonders you hate to admit are on your IPod - think RIck Astley). The fried oysters with guacamole & bacon are pure genius. The donut dessert with ice cream is perfection. I wish there were more entrees on the menu. I had the pork chop, which was good, but not as memorable as the start & end of my meal there.

    (4)

  • s v.

    What a disappointment! Everything here is not good. The service, the food, the prices and the decor are all totally off. We came in on a Friday around 5:30, and there was literally one other table there. The completely humorless and dour waiter/bartender/sour-face-in-charge snobbily asked us if we had reservations. We politely told him no, and he said he could probably fit us in at the bar. Again, every single table and bar stool was empty with the exception of one. And it remained that way pretty much the entire hour we were there. The too cool for school guy said he would tell us about their happy hour, and mentioned only that they had $1 oysters, then went mute. I asked if they had any happy hour drinks and his speech function was restored long enough for him to say "it wouldn't be happy hour without that." Maybe that would be charming from someone with half a personality, but when it's delivered by an angry guy who's been straight up nasty to you for ten minutes, it's just more straight up nasty. We ordered oysters that were warm, bland and chewy. The rude sour facer asked if they were good and I gave him my honest response that they weren't great. His snob factor shot up to 1,000 and he started interrogating me about why, and where I had eaten oysters last. Not cool. Then the McDonald's burger with a $14 price tag arrived, and it was not as unappetizing as the oysters, but it was absolutely not anywhere near the best burger in the city, much less the neighborhood. The sangria was sickly sweet, the fries were meh, and when the busboy slammed into my arm with a huge plastic case of who knows what, he mumbled "oh, sorry." The sour facer and the waitress both saw and said nothing. Also, it looks like the inside of a dirty cheap hotel, anyone who says this place is cozy or cute needs to seriously get out more. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. And the service was just beyond bad - the sour facer should've taken the crappy oysters off the bill, but he left them on and offered zero apologies for them. We went down the street to Double Wide to have a decently made drink with infinitely better service. If you want a burger in the EV, do yourself a favor and RUN past this place and head a few blocks east to Royale, which has a far better product for half the price, and much fresher oysters to boot. Despite the fact that we live a few blocks away, there is absolutely nothing redeeming about this place, and I would never, ever return.

    (1)

  • Christine Y.

    This review is only for the donut I got. Passed by many times and noticed the sign that mentioned fresh donuts. Decided to stop by since I'm donut obsessed. Felt like an oven once I walked in. The hot air came out from kitchen. Couldn't wait to get out because it was so hot. Ordered the chocolate hazelnut donut. Was disappointed by the size and the taste. Was puny and just tasted like nutella spread on a crunchy cake donut. Nothing special. Perhaps because I'm more of a chewy yeast donut type of gal. Might be back to try the actual food.

    (2)

  • bob m.

    Great food...great service.. What a delight. Started with their special kale salad. Had the Bratwurst with a buttery sauerkraut with thick, smokey bacon bits and great fries a a beer. Then a couple of their delicious donuts...especially the chocolate hazelnut coated donut. Nice selection of beers as well. Looking around at everyones elses table everything looked pretty wonderful. Go look at the pics for yourself on this site. Can't wait to return. Nice find thanx to Groupon.

    (4)

  • Mark W.

    While, in the interests of fairness, the food was good, everything else so far overshadowed the taste of the meal, that the entire experience was ruined. Allow me to explain... From the moment we entered the restaurant, there was a heavy, pallid smoke in the air. The waitress explained it away to something with the oven. The same waitress couldnt find our reservation, which wasn't a real issue, as the place was empty. The stench of smoke permeated our clothing, our hair, and finally, the food. Finally, after many minutes, a manager shouted across the room to us that there was a problem downstairs with the building boiler, so really, there was nothing anyone could do. Really? Nothing? Not even an apology or an offer to return another time? How about a glass of wine for our acrid clothing and horrid service? It wasn't like there were hordes of other customers to be placated. Sadly, it could have been a great meal, but I don't remember anything about the food, just the smoke and stench and attitudes of the staff, as if we were lucky to be dining there at all. Well, in the future, we won't be.

    (1)

  • Jing Y.

    Great happy hour special with great drink specials and they had yummy mussels dish with fries for $5 - I thought that's hard to beat. Definitely worth a try! Our server was also very attentive and she provided great recommendations!

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    Brindle Room is a wonderful bright spot in a sea of restaurants in the East Vill. I've had lunch and dinner here and both are spectacular. I work on the block and it's a great treat to get this burger hand carried over by the chef, complete with tasty, fresh handmade fries. Don't miss the soup of the day. It doesn't matter what it is. Just get it. This is definitely one of the best burgers in the city. No joke. Try it before you can't get a table. Also, gourmet donuts...they're everything you'd expect from a home made donut and more. Yay Brindle Room!!

    (5)

  • Lorelei D.

    Really nice, cute place. I tried the following dishes there: duck poutine (awesome, ask for extra cheese though!) fried shrimp (well executed, not greasy and loved the sauce) chicken liver (caramelized onions on top added a nice touch and the extra crunch bread was a good vehicle for it) spicy lentils (my least favorite of the bunch, although really nice grilled bread with it) the burger (yum!!!) beet and blue cheese salad (was so sorry that I was full, otherwise I would have eaten a lot more of it). Must go!

    (3)

  • Nathaniel K.

    We visited on a Sunday at 5pm, and I would definitely return. Pros: Great food, ambiance and service. We had the chicken liver (v good), steak tartar (great, w/ some mustard in it I think), a pork belly salad w/ a pached egg over spinich and red onions (this was the best part of the meal). I had the burger and it was as good as the spotted pig (which is 2x the price and 4x the attitude). Good music (and volume too). Con: not a big place (might be tougher for large groups), and its a little bit of a hike from my apt. Worth Noting: The Chef (Jeremy I think) owns and lives in or upstairs from the restaurant. He has a strong background at well regarded restaurants, and he was SERVING THE FOOD and asking us how the meal was. Looking forward to next time.

    (5)

  • Lawrence C.

    I had to look up what "brindle" meant: apparently, it's a coloration that's akin to a subtler version of tiger stripes. I have no real idea what that has to do with the restaurant, but I do find The Brindle Room to be a cute name somehow, and thus appropriate for the tiny restaurant. The lights are kept low, the music unintrusive -- wouldn't be a bad place for a laid-back date, I mused. Such a date might not necessarily include the chicken liver mousse, served like an ice cream scroop with a crown of caramelized onions and toast for spreading. But that would be too bad, since that mousse combines an almost indecent level of smoothness with a welcome hint of spice, in a big portion for the price. The radish salad I ordered was also impressively portioned, though a little more generic with its elements of radish, pear slices, and almonds. Still well-balanced, though. The infused sake I ordered on a whim looked, and tasted, like a faintly naughty Shirley Temple, but it was still refreshing enough. Anyway, this was all mere prologue to what I was hotly anticipating, the vaunted "steakhouse" burger. Without even really trying, I've managed to try most of the notable burgers that have cropped up in NYC over the past decade, from the Little Owl to Shopsin's. The Brindle Room's stood tall with the best of 'em. Perfectly cooked in the middle, a controlled sunburst of meaty juices sealed inside a blissfully crisped outside, ensconced in a wonderfully nondescript white bun and, hallelujah, American cheese. Not a big burger by size standards, but really just full of flavor, an undercurrent of dry-aged minerality providing a lovely grace note (as opposed to the Minetta Tavern's black-label-sledgehammer, which just doesn't do it for me). It reminded me most of Ryan Skeen's old take at the now-closed Irving Mill: fatty, wet, delicious. As cheffy-type burgers go, this one is really pretty phenomenal. Accompanying fries are, well, fine. (Maybe I just don't like the skin-on, thick-cut style.) I would love to leave it off there, and I feel almost petty to include this next bit, but... I showed up for my meal with a Scoutmob coupon in hand. But after I presented it, I was told by my server, "Oh, that expired a couple of months ago." I pointed at the very clearly stated coupon expiration date. "But it says..." "...I know, but I spoke with the chef, and he also says it already expired." I paid full price without much argument. I didn't stiff the staff with my tip or anything: I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and put the blame on Scoutmob for misprinting my coupon, or something. But regardless, I do feel that the Brindle Room squandered the opportunity for some goodwill generation there. I mean, maybe I've been spoiled. Ma Peche once comped my ENTIRE MEAL just because I had to remind them I ordered an entree. Mile End, after calling me to say I'd left a credit card at their restaurant, offered to friggin' hand-deliver it to my workplace! How crazy is that?! Obviously, those establishments were going above and beyond the call of duty. And I understand that the Brindle Room is, at heart, a small neighborhood restaurant charging exceedingly reasonable prices, trying to make it in an extremely high-rent area. They probably need every dollar they can get. So I can't really fault them for not honoring my coupon. But they could've at least offered to pick up the tab on my drink or something. I don't know, it just seemed a shame, after such a great burger, to leave with a touch of bitterness in my mouth. Well, like I said, maybe I'm just selfish. Probability of return within 1 year: ask me in a month

    (4)

  • Renee C.

    This place is tucked away on the border of Alphabet City and East Village. Brindle according to dictionary.com means "having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats" ...odd that there's no resemblance of fur in the restaurant. Anyhow...I had a good time here...they ran out of sake so instead of the Sake Smash, I opted for the Sparkling Sangria with peach and elderflower syrup. I actually really liked it for it was refreshing on warm midsummer's night. The 6 of us shared a spread of interesting dishes here... To start a generous serving of smooth chicken liver mouse with caramelized onion..it was very sweet, I think the chef outdid the caramelized onions a tad too much, but other than that, a great opening. I really enjoyed the charred broccolini with parmesan broth and toasted garlic... garlic breathe wasn't a factor cause we're all friends here @_@ The baked oysters made quite the entrance onto the table with it's beautful presentation each resting on a bed of kosher salt and on top was a spread of creamed leak...with a crispy finish to give it a brown color contrast....taste wise, I thought the flavor of the oysters were a little masked by the leeks. The next worthy dish was the crispy pork belly nestled in a warm spinach salad...I thought this was genius! It's was definitely my way of balancing something sinful with something heavenly...the fiber in the spinach salad would shield the fatty pork belly to be entirely absorbed in the body...so having this dish in moderation may work well for those looking after their bodies :) My friends had to try the burger...I'd give that a 3 star cause it wasn't bad...wasn't the best either. ^_^ So the question is would I come back for more? Sure, if only there were not so many amazing places at arms length. :)

    (4)

  • Maggie A.

    Three words: humble / delicious / inviting. The Brindle Room was the perfect place to spend Sunday Supper with two of my absolute favorite people - Todd and Joel (whom we affectionally refer to as, Joelina). I walked away from dinner overflowing with positive vibes thanks to an incredibly accommodating (albeit personality-less) wait staff and excellent meal. Even the dimly lit interior, with its subtle 'townhouse' touches, added to our cozy Sunday date. Although we weren't expecting magic, dinner was beyond delicious. Each dish was simple, yet sophisticated, with a hip twist on old school favorites. I loved the Spicy Stewed Lentils with roasted habañeros and warm toasted garlic points ($6). My Steak House Burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese and hand cut fries ($15) was amazing enough to not make me have (too much) food envy of Todd' Duck ($23). Most surprising, was Joelina's insanely juicy Herbed Chicken Breast with braised greens and porcini jus ($21). As if that wasn't enough, the Brunch Menu looked incredible - Potato Chip Frittata, Smoked Trout Hash, Mashed Potato Doughnuts??!!! ...certainly one of my new favorite rooms.

    (4)

  • David H.

    I had the salmon which was delicious - but not the largest portion. Definitely recommend getting an appetizer. Overall - pretty good, but kind of pricey.

    (4)

  • Modemme X.

    Delicious food. Good wine. Bonus happy hour price on the house red. Friendly staff. Decor is a little cheesy, faux-finished details, track lighting over the bar and some odd stained glass goings-on in the ceiling. The sock-hop style music from the 50' was odd and too loud. Minus one star I'm afraid. I guess it's just a different esthetic than what I'm used to in Brooklyn.

    (3)

  • Sean D.

    So I live 10 steps from Brindle Room and finally made the effort to roll down my stairs to check it out. I have to say I was a little nervous having read multiple negative reviews, but decided that I would give it a whirl. The first thing you will notice is how small the space is. I've dined at Gentleman Farmer and Prune, so close quarters really don't bother me, but Brindle Room seems to be trying to cram guests into seats. Note the bar seats that face the left hand wall. I don't know about you, but if I make reservations, I expect to be able to look across the table at my date. Fortunately my girlfriend and I were seated at a table. The hostess was also playing waitress, as they often due in these types of establishments. She was very friendly, and took the time to go over the menu and the evening's specials. The wine/beer list has a wide variety at a reasonable price. At first glance, the menu does not appear to have many options. Even so, we still had to weigh our decisions for a few minutes. We decided to start with the seafood salad and the steak tartar. The seafood salad is served in cabbage leaves with marinated olives, calamari, and tomatoes. It was outstanding! Great flavor with a refreshing crisp crunch. The steak tartar was traditionally prepared and served with house made potato chips. It wasn't the best tartar I have ever had, but it certainly wasn't the worst. I would order it again if I ever stop in for a beer after work. For dinner we each ordered the moules frites. The mussels were bathed in a spicy lemon tomato onion mixture and served with fresh cut fries. Accompanying the fries were ramekins of ketchup and aioli. Here's the thing. The aioli (traditional sauce made of garlic, olive oil, and typically egg) did not have a trace of garlic in it. Maybe it was mayonnaise, but the waitress specifically said it was aioli. Anyways, the mussles were of a decent size and cooked very nicely. The fries were delicious. I have to say that I was very impressed with the caliber of food I found at Brindle Room. What I was disappointed in was the service, or lack thereof. When the waitress brought out the seafood salad, the chef came out and took it off the table saying it was not for us. It was almost like the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, No Salad for You! The waitress returned a few minutes later with the salad. After our appetizers, we waited 10 minutes for the waitress to clear the table. After dinner, we waited 15 minutes for her to clear. When I received the check, wait for it....., we had to wait another 10 minutes for them to process my credit card. I'm not sure if she was new, or if she was clueless, but I was not very happy when it came time to figure out her tip. I will eat at Brindle Room again to see if my first experience was a fluke. The food was great and I am hopeful that the service will catch up to it's level. Looking forward to trying their burger as I have heard and read great things.

    (3)

  • Helena W.

    brunch here on a Sat around 12p and it wasn't packed. great little place in the east village to meet and catch up with a friend. memorable... coffee - quality house coffee biscuits & gravy - generous portion...biscuits had hints of cheese in it and were divine! eh - ok... shrimp & grits - thought it was too garlicky and looked like a bowl of mash potatoes and it should have came with bread. can't pass on... home-made donuts! usually not a big fan of sweets but the Hazelnut was to die for. I would def come back here for dinner.

    (3)

  • C G.

    Grabbed a burger and a beer here. Beer selection is pretty good. Burger is tasty but small. In a city with so many burger joints, does not stand out. Prefer Black Iron Burger a few blocks south.

    (3)

  • Heather P.

    Similar to hearing a song that you love so much you must play it on repeat over and over again (for me it's currently "Animal" by Miike Snow), describes my feelings for The Brindle Room. I have successfully dined here twice (this week!) and I don't plan to stop until I've tried everything on the menu. The décor is simple and rustic, highlighted with beautiful stained-glass light fixtures on the ceiling. Must haves - Brunch: 1) Strawberry Mimosa (they mix champagne with cinnamon and clove infused strawberries for a uniquely addicting cocktail) 2) Shrimp and grits with poached egg and parmesan - with its stew-like consistency I was able to eat this dish with my favorite utensil, the spoon (likely due to its similarity to the shovel). The dish is comprised of a combination of delicious, rich flavors that could bring anyone down south to New Orleans (or to your knees for that matter). Must haves- Dinner: 1) Brandade (a warm take on Sunday morning whitefish salad) served with a heaping pile of olive oil dusted, golden toast 2) Pork belly salad (their belly hails from Porchetta on 7th street (while I am not a fan of their "did I just break my tooth?" sandwiches) Brindle prepares their belly spot on - tender, yet perfectly crispy, cubed pieces of belly, pickled onions, greens and a poached egg - scrumdid.

    (5)

  • Shantel M.

    The burger is good. Period. I would stop back in again to satisfy a burger fix at some point. The donuts are tasty, but not a "must order" item.

    (4)

  • Damon L.

    Had dinner here. Good service. Flexibility in choosing sides is a plus. Nice atmosphere. Chicken wings were a bit burnt. Pork belly with spinach and egg was very nice. Mains were quality

    (4)

  • Allison H.

    Can't wait to return. We had kale salad x 3, delicious! steak tartar served with in-house, thick-cut potato chips, scrumptious beets with stilton and preserved lemon, very good crispy seared salmon with a pilaf of quinoa and Israeli couscous and more kale!, very tasty although the salmon was a little over cooked for my taste. 1 bottle of reasonable red wine and complimentary donut holes. Dinner was overall very tasty and I hope to try more of the menu next time. Service was great.

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Well first of all, our server was fantastic. It was late at night, but she had a great attitude, was attentive, and was always available (granted it's a small restaurant.) The food was outstanding, the options were great, and the price was in the right place.

    (3)

  • Lizzy L.

    I came here for brunch on Sunday and it was great! It's nice that they take reservations, but the wait did not seem too long. I had the biscuits and gravy, which is not a normal order for me. Everything about it was perfect - the biscuit, the amount of gravy, the delicious bacon. I'd go back.

    (4)

  • Daniel D.

    Came back for dinner with a 30% discount. Was impressed by the delicious and widespread use of kale. The parmesean-crusted pork chop special was quite tasty. The alcohol selection was nice - I enjoyed a British cider. The service was nice, and the decor definitely works. Not a good brunch spot, but I will come back for dinner.

    (4)

  • Monica J.

    Picture this: It's a Saturday night and I don't get out of the office until 12:40am. I grab a cab to St. Marks to meet friends who are already at a Karaoke bar. They have been singing their hearts out for hours and I can't help but wonder why my friends are all out so late on a weeknight. When the realization hit that it was in fact a weekend, I knew my BAC had been far too low for far too long. Karaoke didn't last much longer but I refused to go home before I had at least a few more drinks in me, so my friend loyally stayed with me as we walked around looking for a place. We ended up at Brindle Room, which is right around the corner from my apt and across the street from hers. Perfect. It was mostly empty except for one woman sitting at the bar and we were unsure whether it was open, so we proceeded cautiously. The door was unlocked and the woman and the guy behind the bar were quite welcoming. Turns out the guy behind the bar was the owner and the place was closed but they invited us in anyway. Somehow 1am turned into 4am, and a few glasses of wine and a few interesting conversations later it was time to call it a night. I wish I could remember the owners name (sorry!) because he was great. Very friendly, personable, and refused to charge us for our drinks despite the fact that we kept him up until 4am! The Brindle Room is a great little neighborhood place only steps away from my apartment. It doesn't get much better than that. I look forward to returning here to try out their food!

    (4)

  • Sean P.

    A friend of mine had heard of a burger that was supposed to be really good....... We wandered in at about noon on a Thursday. It was small and surprisingly empty. The gentlemen who helped us I'm pretty sure was the chef/owner and was quite personable. We told him we heard he makes a great burger and we'd love to try it. The burger is quite simple, just meat, cheese, and caramelized onions on a bun.....the meat is perfectly seasoned, juicy, and has just the right amount of char....the bun was perfectly toasted and the cheese and caramelized onions were the perfect partner to this delicious burger! I didn't love the French fries but who cares? I came for a great burger and I found exactly that! Thank you Brindle Room :)

    (4)

  • Dana K.

    This was probably one of the most delicious brunches I have had in Manhattan. Great vibe. Great service. Great background music. Perfect little spot in the ev. All the food that the other tables ordered looked delicious. I was tempted to ask everyone if I could sample a bite from their plate. Would love to go back for dinner.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth B.

    Really delicious dinner. Small menu, but it seems like there's enough for anyone to be happy. The neighborhood-y atmosphere makes the restaurant feel like someone's living room and the pictures of boxers in the loo don't hurt. I'd love to try the brunch here. It seems like a great place to roll into on a lazy Sunday morning.

    (4)

  • Angela L.

    very cute tiny hip wine bar/restaurant. Every seat is very comfortable given their long narrow set up, from their main bar in the back to the main dining room, but definitely best for dates, no big groups. everything we shared was tastefully fresh and well balanced: eggplant dip - perfectly pureed and comes with cheesy crostinis steak tartar - pounded into spreadable thick paste to spread onto homemade chips kale salad - very refreshing, light, with sliced toasted almonds, raisins and few slices of apples crispy salmon with red quinoa and israeli couscous - crispy in the sense that the skin is kept on and nicely sauteed to medium doneness the menu is short and simple, same with their wine/beer list. will definitely come back to try their burger and beer as that seemed to be the main draw across every table.

    (4)

  • Alissa G.

    Oh my goodness -- the best donuts ever! A friend joined me and my bf late and asked how to describe them...the phrase "ideal donut" immediately came to mind. Alas, the brunch wasn't as good...and went a bit too paprika crazy. My advice? Go for the donut, skip the brunch. The folks who work there are super duper nice and accommodating!

    (4)

  • Jeannie H.

    Great service and food. Been here several times and we always get the burger and fried chicken! Have to say the best fried chicken we have had!!! Not greasy, juicy and flavorful!!

    (5)

  • Alex F.

    I've been to brindle room twice and have had a great experience both times. It's a perfect little hangout at dinner time in a lovely neighborhood, and the staff are fantastic. I recommend the israeli lentils.

    (5)

  • Brian W.

    The food was ok, nothing special. Ihad the caramel salted donut, but there was no salt, it was missing something else, but it had a weird taste. the powdered donut was better. The biscuits and gravy, included bacon. the eggs were poached nicely. I think it could have used a little more gravy with the biscuits. There service was a bit lacking in my opinion, it was not that crowded, and we had to ask for service several times. I know it is Sunday and the hipster waiter was probably hung over, but no excuse. it is worth a try, especially if you are in the hood, but I would not make a trip down there

    (3)

  • Alex R.

    I really enjoyed my dinner here the other night. Came on a google offer, that listed 2 beers and 2 burgers for the offer. Surprisingly, the burgers were not on the regular menu. We also ordered a fish and chips, and fried calamari, both specials. Waitstaff is super friendly, and the place has that cozy feel that despite its size (small) is well layed out and intimate. The burgers were superb, juicy, served with nice portion of piping hot french fries in the raw. Every table, in the end, gets a free sweet on the house ala "thank you for coming, hope you enjoyed it" A really nice touch and I will come back to try more from this neighborhood gem.

    (4)

  • Marshall H.

    The Brindle Room reminds me that everyone can be a critic. Dinner here was good. The food was all tasty, the service was solid, and the atmosphere here was really warm and comfortable as well. Why the 3 stars? As I said, everyone's a critic. First things first. Food. Everything was pretty salty. Noticeably, unnecessarily salty. The disappointing part was that the food didn't need all that salt -- it would have been pretty good without it. My other recollections regarding the food were as follows: as far as the menu goes, the real winner was the chicken fried steak. We also went with the special entree duck, which definitely hit the spot as we both enjoyed the citrus glaze & carrots. Our shared "spread" appetizer was delicious as well -- who would have thought lentils could be so good (and so salty)? The table next to ours ordered the pork belly (ironically, a salad) and it looked really great... a must-order next time. In general the food here doesn't seem to be particularly summer-appropriate, but maybe next time I'll be surprised with some new additions. Another menu downside is the minimal drink selection. There is not much wine to choose from, nor is there a large list of beers. A few interesting cocktails stood out but we weren't feeling them. 8 decent beers were a pleasant surprise, though some of their prices were questionable. As I mentioned above, the service was very good but it was a really quiet Saturday night here, even during peak hours. The space is small and tables are close together, so be prepared to squeeze into your seat just a bit. We loved our waitress, who took excellent care of us and put thought into answering all of our questions. At $50/pp after tax & tip for a shared app, a main course each and drinks, it was a reasonably-priced meal. Is this a good restaurant? Maybe. We walked out satisfied but not overwhelmed, although I think a trip back is warranted because the menu was fairly creative and as I mentioned the pieces are all there (atmosphere, service) that could make this a very good place to dine. Overall impression: I would certainly come back here to give it another shot, and I think the dim lighting and small/cozy interior would lend itself nicely to a date spot (especially during the winter) but one thing to consider is that the menu is not particularly large, and for a date that's something to keep in mind.

    (3)

  • Laura S.

    A cute little place, prices are slightly on the high side but you get what you pay for in terms of flavor, and portions are perfect sized. Great decor, friendly and attentive wait staff; our water glasses never even approached half full. The burger is just as good as everyone says it is, simple and flavorful. The fries are fantastic and the house made hot sauce is to die for! The fried chicken is subtly flavored, surprisingly unsalty, very delicious, and the gravy on the mashed potatoes is some of the best I've ever had. The caramel doughnut sundae and banana bread pudding for desert with house-made vanilla ice cream were sublime and I've never had a better strawberry lemonade. But seriously, the burger alone would have been enough to warrant 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Irene B.

    first time here turned me off but only because of the close company and conversation of our fellow diners. second time turned out to be much better food is great but a bit overpriced (drinks especially) service was slow at times, but about average compared to most nyc restaurants

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    Good but flawed. The room is small, the place is easily missed. Friendly staff seated us with ease on a Wednesday night at 8pm and we enjoyed a glass of red wine which was both reasonable and reasonable priced. Apps: Baked oysters with leek crumble on top - too bland, nice idea tho Potted shrimp - epic fail, watery tomato broth with shrimps, shoud be chilled butter with shrimp in it with hot toast. Crisp pork belly - more of a salad really, nice but I'd rather have the pork in one piece with the egg on top on a bed of greens. Salt roasted beets - very nice, a winner Chicken liver pate (next door table kindly gave us a taste) - excellent Lentils spread (next door table kindly gave us a taste) - excellent Entree Seared Cod on chorizo broth - the nights winner! excellent dish I think this place is good but could be great, the menu is clearly well thought out and small enough to ensure quality. With a little tweaking to please the punters it will be a real winner. It's the kind of place you want to succeed, I hope it does and I will be back in a few weeks to see how things are.

    (3)

  • Che W.

    Update: OK, so I wrote the review below a couple years ago now. I popped into the Brindle Room for old times sake last week. I know I made fun of the bland decor before, but now they've just added in some "funky" elements like graffiti art and menus pasted onto cardboard, in an effort to change the vibe. We found it strange, given they haven't replaced the snoozey tiffany style lights and heavy dark wood tables. Anyway, that doesn't matter if the food and service are killer! The hosting situation was a mess and I had to suggest we sit at the bar after a few minutes. Not sure why we were not offered that option to begin with. Also, if the BR wants to be a bit more casual, offer the goddamn burger all the time. It's good, so just do it. The way the menu is now doesn't make sense with the decor. I think this place is just a mess. We live on the same block as the Brindle Room and passed it by until now (October '10) because it just looks like more of a cold weather spot--like its a cozy place to have some red wine. We also consider ourselves burger connoisseurs in the East Village and decided to go specifically for this purpose--and we were in luck, there was a $10 special for burget + fries (cheaper than Blackiron, our favorite that tacks on $4 for all the sides). We were more than pleased with the excellent quality of meat--apparently they buy meat along with another restaurant and make their own chuck--real quality stuff. It's delicious. We're looking forward to trying pretty much everything else on the menu this winter, as I see this becoming a new favorite spot. Two areas for improvement: the spicy homemade mayo was really watery and lackluster and I am not totally digging the decor. It's functional and simple, but a little too Crate & Barrel/Sheridan Hotel lobby for me, if you know what I'm sayin. Such a cute little space could use a dose of character. Oh, and points off for playing 2 songs from "Grease" in an otherwise better-than-average playlist.

    (3)

  • J F.

    I came here last Saturday night on a date. Even though it was a Saturday around 7, the place was not that crowded yet, maybe it gets busy later? The food was great! The warm goat cheese appetizer pretty much hit all the right spots. Atmosphere was romantic and the servers were actually friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! I'll be back for more cheese

    (4)

  • Shar K.

    Bar food... but decent. They need to change the lighting so that it's more intimate and cozy.

    (3)

  • Bryan G.

    I order on Seamlwess web from here all the time. This place has a great streak sandwich and killer fries. It is a little pricey, but totally worth the price.

    (4)

  • Jackie G.

    There burgers are freaking awesome,today I had the potato donuts OMG,the plain ones are sooooooooooooooooooo good,the caramel and the chocolate was also good,but the plain ones OMG,can't wait to get MORE

    (5)

  • Brooke C.

    came here for catch up dinner with the girlies. small, but not too cozy of a restaurant with a lovely ambiance. the staff was super friendly and the facilities were clean, always a plus. the food was fantastic and their wine menu looked delicious. but since we had an early morning, at least i did, we didn't partake in the wine. food: fried chicken with kale - huge portions and the chicken was tender and flavorful burger: a bit on the sweeter sides as far as burgers go, but came with caramelized onions and steak fries. all in all, very tender burger, that doesn't need a ton of extras to dress it up. a nice place to go and chit chat. perfect on a chilly night like last night. might return if in the neighborhood, but don't know if its amazing enough for a trip to ev just for the food.

    (4)

  • Lisa B.

    So good. So very good. We went on a quiet Sunday night around 8.30p, the place started to pick up after 9p. Order the burger, its not on the menu and its fanfreakintastic. Also ordered the salmon which was perfect. Only downer may be the cramped quarters but eh, this is New York. Can't wait to try their brunch, except not looking forward to elbow rubbing with other egg eaters.

    (5)

  • Kitty B.

    There seems to be quite a few teeny tiny food spots popping up in the East Village. There's this place and The Immigrant, Desnuda, blk mkt - though its not that small. They all seem to be a great idea, cute and interesting menu, but....something is lacking. So about the Brindle Room, cute spot, amply decorated, cozy with booths and a bar in the back. The menu was broken down into spreads, small plates and larger plates. We had the cheese spread and the split pea/parmigiana spread. The cheese one was better, creamy and really rich, but we weren't quite sure that it was cheese. not what you expect. For main dishes, I had the pork belly salad. I thought it was really good. the pork wasn't too fatty for pork belly and the salad kind of wilted from the heat of the pork and absorbed all the pork fat. Which I liked. The others got the strip steak in pesto sauce which I tasted and was very good, another got the tomato fennel soup with grilled cheese - on the small side, but a decent amount of food if you are not starving. The service was great. (we were the only ones there). our server was charming and very helpful when we were indecisive. I would like to go back, but not anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Kathryn T.

    One of the best brunches in the East Village. Delicious and reasonably priced food, what more can you ask for? I've had the burger and biscuits and gravy and both satisfy my weekend brunch cravings.

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Our hostess/server was so sweet and the food was just delicious. I had the salmon with couscous + quinoa + kale which was fresh, healthy, and perfectly seasoned. The space is small and intimate but not cramped - so it was a great spot to eat, chat, and spend quality time with a dear friend. (Wouldn't recommend for groups larger than 4.)

    (5)

  • Jane C.

    i absolutely love this place. it's one of those places where you hope not too many ppl find out about, otherwise it'll be too crowded. First things are first: every menu item you order is amazing. The salmon is cooked to perfection, the ribeye is freaking delicious, and the grits, salads, veggies, are all great. I love the atmosphere---it's candle-lit, smallish enough to be intimate. The *ONLY thing is i really wish they would not blast top 40 music. I mean, i love eminem and naz, but srsly, that sort of music should not be playing in a cool, laid back restaurant like this. I can barely hear my other date talking. So if they switched to soothing music (think Starbucks) then I'll give it back the one lost star they lost.

    (4)

  • Greg W.

    Reservation for a 1:15 brunch went without a hitch. So nice to have a good brunch spot that takes reservations. No drink specials, but the Sparkling Sangria was delicious. I had the Shrimp and Grits which were out of this world good. Friends got the French Toast with Nutella and bananas , and the Fratatas. Everyone loved their food. I would happily come back to this place. The only down side was that the service was a little slow, and I sometimes wondered if the servers knew what their job was. They seemed to have a confused face with every move.

    (4)

  • Liz P.

    Great little place in East Village. The service was friendly and inviting and they happened to play my favorite type of indie rock. I ordered the salmon with stewed mushrooms and spinach which was satisfying and well seasoned. The atmosphere was rustic with a young and hip vibe. The decor comprised of up-cycled items and well made wood furnishings, check it out if you're in the area!

    (4)

  • Aris C.

    This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. I've been for dinner and lunch. They just started serving lunch! Hope they still have the fried oysters with guacamole. Delicious!

    (5)

  • amanda m.

    Got the special shrimp n grits! Very, very good. They were also really good about filling our water, which is really important.

    (4)

  • Hannah L.

    cute little eatery, right across from the oddities shop! got the brunch, and the shrimp/grits were yummmmmmy! and so were the smoked trout potato hash. annnnd the homemade donuts were SO good. we had a scoutmob 50% off, and it was seriously amazing.

    (4)

  • Kajitsu N.

    definitely a fan. just one of those cool, laid-back-kinda places where the chef hooks you up with some good food. really enjoyed the beets & gorgonzola appetizer. thoroughly enjoyed the 70s slow jams. brindle, i been waiting...for a girl like you.

    (4)

  • Marion M.

    So happy to come home and see all the positive reviews about this place! My boyfriend and I were wandering around the area trying to find an impromptu place for a Sunday night dinner--- intrigued by the blackboard that advertised a steak special (which we did not end up ordering), we decided to check the place out. First of all, given how delicious the food was, I'm surprised that the place was nearly empty! There was just one other occupied table and a couple of guys at the bar besides us. Because of this, service was very prompt. The waitress seemed quite intent on getting us to order a large plate but we stuck with our initial plan of ordering 1 spread and 2 small dishes. Our first order was the Eggplant spread, which arrived almost immediately. Included were toasted pieces of bread very similar to bagel chips, which were good for munching. The spread itself reminded me of hummus. Quite good, though nothing I'd write home about. ....then our small plates of duck confit poutine and broccoli rabe arrived. Oh my goodness. I had never eaten poutine before, but this was absolutely amazing. Being a Texan, I'm probably not qualified to say this was excellent poutine, but for what it's worth, I really enjoyed it. Super salty though. Also, the duck added a lovely flavor in addition to the cheese curds, gravy, and fries. Contrasting nicely to that was the broccoli rabe plate, which arrived in a small bowl full of broth and topped with parm shavings and toasted garlic. This was also quite tasty and the bitterness of the b. rabe complimented the saltiness of the poutine. The broth also made it quite juicy and helped the bitterness balance out as well. Contrary to our waitress' opinion, we were stuffed after eating these. Splitting 1 spread and 2 small plates totaled just $15 a person, not including tip. Granted, we did not get drinks or dessert, but it's nice to know that if we did splurge, the bill wouldn't jump start that heart attack started by all the sodium in the poutine. Overall, a fantastic meal-- so glad we randomly walked past this place! I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Ben K.

    Chef-Owner Jeremy Spector manages to bring creativity and soul to the Brindle Room, yet keeps prices manageable for a reasonable night out. Spread - Steak Tartare and Brandade were all savory and flavorful. Cauliflower puree was unexpectedly nice too, though I would never think to order it. Smalls - Spector's unique take on foods like the Baked Oysters and the Crisp Pork Belly left the whole table smiling. Do not skip on these. And if you choose to get a large plate, I strongly suggest the Chicken Fried Steak. Seriously. It's awesome. The trendy yet small East Village consistently delivers; from the quirky atmosphere to the well-prepared food, I always leave happy (and full!).

    (5)

  • Nicole F.

    This review is based only on the donuts. They are fantastic. The powdered sugar ones are slightly crunchy on the inner ring and soft and chewy everywhere else. The nutella with almond slivers is not as crunchy, but it has the perfect amount of frosting on it. I was surprised by the inconsistency in sizing, but I was ok with it because I had two small ones - about the circumference of the opening of a standard pint glass.

    (5)

  • Ron M.

    This restaurant offers a unique experience of quality and attention to detail. The food is prepared in a manner traditionally reserved for overpriced menus. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is absolutely mouthwatering. The service is great and the staff is very welcoming. The price is extremely reasonable for the superb food being served. I recommend this restaurant at any time of time day for a great meal.

    (5)

  • Amy A.

    All the food was great. Super nice ambience, able to carry on a conversation. really enjoyed everything. Thanks to Mac for taking us there!

    (5)

  • Polly Y.

    a cute, cozy joint that lived up to its expectations - a place where the purposefully sparse menu expects you to trust the chef and basically just choose your protein. well done. or in the case of the ribeye for two, medium rare, and perfectly seasoned and grilled. a nice thick slab, amply marbled and served sliced a la peter lugers. also loved the gruyere cheese spread that actually arrived with enough bread to accommodate the cheese. and the bread .. crackly and baked with parmesan & paprika. the radish salad was more of salad that had a smattering of radish slices, but nonetheless still tasty. just read an article about the hot morning donuts they are now serving and im dying to try them out ..

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    This is a great brunch spot - food was really good...my friend and I shared a baked egg dish and the cheeseburger and both were really tasty! Service was really good too. THe place is kind of small but we seemed to have arrived at a perfect time..got there about 1pm on a sunday and we got seated right away however within 10mins of our being seated the place did full up really quickly...overall a good spot that I will definitely go back to when I am in the East Village.

    (4)

  • Lauren F.

    Went here about a month ago. I had a Google offers deal close to expiration and whoops hey buddy, me+you=buddy brunch. My deal was specific to burgers, but it was encouraging to here the Brindle room boasts in the top ten burgers in the city. I figured I could more order stuff if I wanted. My favorite femme womp & I ordered our burgers & some shrimp with grits. I think the only thing that disappointed was the beer my friend ordered (she's not really a micro-brew fan, and she only ordered it because of the name, which escapes me right now). Burgers & fries were absolutely excellent juicy, fatty and filling. I was concerned before we arrived as I looked up the Brindle room, and saw the guy from Chopped in the video and was like "oooo...deckle fat" but then "wha....6 oz? You gotta give me more than that." I'm a hardcore carnivore, but the portion hit the spot with the fries actually. The shrimp & grits were surprisingly excellent, as I didn't have high standards of shrimp & grits in a Meat place. Service was good for Saturday Brunch & not crowded. I wouldn't ever come here with a group larger than 4 people as this is a fairly small place. Prices seem pretty decent even without the deals so it definitely rates a return & recommendation.

    (4)

  • Jesse F.

    simply perfect burger.

    (5)

  • Dana C.

    I came for the single-brew coffee and "Best of New York" freshly made donut. Once inside I was told that a new batch of donuts were being made and would take a little while--perfect excuse to sidle up to the bar and try the reportedly one-of-the-best-in-NewYork burger. Could it really be one of the best? At a place that doesn't specialize in burgers and only serves them at lunch? Yes, it just might be true. I'll always be partial to the novelty of Burger Joint and the picnicking in park charm of Shake Shack, but Brindle Room's burger, served in the comfort of a small but very pleasant dining room, is a great lunch time experience. And the donuts are well worth the wait. The caramel donut is like a moist vanilla cake with a slightly crunchy shell, coated in a sweet but not cloying homemade caramel sauce laced with the faintest touch of citrus. You can order these to go and I watched many people take them out by the box (New York Mag readers, perhaps?) but I found it to be more of a warm dessert best eaten with a fork on a plate than a portable snack. The kale salad special was studded with thin slivers of apple and cheddar and laced with a handful of golden raisins. Kale can feel like homework, but not here. I'd come back to Brindle Room just to eat this salad and hope they add it to the regular menu. Brindle Room looks on first glance like the sort of restaurant that a few years ago would never have landed on 10th and A--a well-heeled little spot, absent of the handpicked rough-hewn beams and pre-aged furniture that seems to herald new places in the East Village of late. My bar-side view offered a sometimes amusing ringside seat to the upscale restaurant consultant's stern but efficient management of her new staff. If this is how Brindle Room managed to make one of the best burgers and the best donuts in town I'm all for it.

    (4)

  • Johnny K.

    Very very good. Probably a 4.5 but deserves the 5th star for their awesome home made hot sauce, their great petite syrah by the glass, and the absurdly delicious burger. Great service and very reasonable pricing too. Outstanding.

    (5)

  • Rebecca B.

    The Brindle Room has a great atmosphere and packs big flavor. I went here for Sunday brunch and sampled one of each donut and the Shakshuka dish. The donut are fresh and have a homemade cake-like texture which I love. The Shakshuka was layer after layer of Mediterranean flavor. My only complaint is that the "poached" eggs were overcooked so the yolks didn't mingle with the tomato sauce. Nevertheless this place is wonderful!

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    Best burger for the price in NYC. Our party of four arrived with the sole mission of getting the burger. However, we did not see it on the menu or the daily specials. We brazenly asked the waitress who double checked with the kitchen for us. Lo and behold, they had enough beef to do us right. We ordered four burgers and we were all in heaven. The quality of beef was superb, cooked to rare-medium rare perfection and their presentation and treatment of the dish was admirably straightforward. Speaking of the place itself, the service, ambiance, and food is all wonderful. It is cozy and a wonderful neighborhood place. It fits with the rural, rustic mood of Northern Spy and Back Forty, while having an exceptional kitchen. And for as small of a place as it is, there is never an extended wait. You'll have a good time there with a small group of friends and/or family. In summation: do it!

    (5)

  • Angel S.

    Love the Brindle Room! Great environment on a quiet block. Not sure why someone didn't like the oysters but I though they were awesome. The large plates are HUGE and very filling. Mixed drinks, 2 thumbs up as well. I'll be coming back :)

    (4)

  • TOM S.

    Really great food, solid service and good atmosphere. Well done!

    (5)

  • Jordon N.

    liked it. would go back. tight squeeze!

    (4)

  • Helen C.

    Stumbled upon this place when my friend and I didn't want to wait in the brunch line at Westville. The space is clean, cozy and nicely decorated with dark wood. The coffee is strong and come in big mugs. We ended up splitting an order of the shrimp and grits and french toast w/nutella. Both dishes were great, but we loved the shrimp and grits more. Super rich and creamy with parmesan cheese, topped with very fresh shrimp cooked in garlic-buttery goodness. Came back with another friend and we had to order the shrimp and grits (again) and biscuits w/sausage gravy. It was pretty empty and the waiter was watching the world cup game on his laptop, so we joined him at the bar. Recognizing me from my last visit, he gave us complimentary sangria. I will definitely come back here for dinner.

    (4)

  • Lara R.

    They actually regularly serve breakfast during the week, focusing on their speciality - coffee and their changing varieties of donuts. This particular day they had a chocolate-hazelnut or a chocolate peanut butter donut with toasted coconut. I tried the chocolate peanut butter and it did not disappoint, paired with a price tag of only $1.50. My coffee was more than that! The donuts are more of the cake-y variety, not the dense chewy variety. More crumbly. I've since read they are made by adding mashed potatoes to the dough. Interesting if that is in fact the case - a flavor not clearly noted while eating. Thumbs up overall. All brunch entrees range between $10-$12. There was the Challah French Toast, served with banana and Nutella. In the end, I decided to go with the Potato Chip Frittata basically because for the life of me, I can't say I've ever seen this on a menu anywhere! The frittata was made with cheddar, scallion, and paprika, all topped off with fresh homemade potato chips. Oh. My. It was definitely unique. I'd recommend giving it a go if you're feeling adventurous.

    (4)

  • Robyn F.

    Went here a couple days ago and thought it was average. They have duck poutine, which my Canadian friends were excited about. It was okay, but I think it lacked enough cheese to classify it as poutine. I split a pork belly dish and the chicken fried steak with my friend. The pork belly dish was more of a salad with small slivers of pork belly. It wasn't bad, but I felt a little misled into getting a salad. The chicken fried steak was tasty, but a little too starchy. Probably won't come here again because it is so far east, but not bad if you're in the neighborhood. Great atmosphere for dining.

    (3)

  • Jennifer D.

    delicious brunch. has the french toast and poached eggs with biscuits and gravy. must get the donuts! loved that it wasn't too pricey either.

    (4)

  • Yonatan S.

    I am an East village resident and it is a pleasure to brindle room two blocks away from me. The food is great, sophisticated yet simple and if you plan you dinner wisely with sharing the small and medium plates, it is also quite affordable. Atmosphere's cool and always good music in the background.

    (5)

  • Jes A.

    What an amazing ambiance, charming service, and truly inspired food. I've been here twice and each time was an exceptional moment. The decor is simple and tastefully done, music is never too loud, and the chef (not just a cook ladies and gents - a chef.) is hospitable and intent on providing the best quality possible. Two thumbs up.

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    Such a nice place!!! Great atmosphere, great place, great food great service. All the elements are here to make it a very nice neighborhood spot, the place I'll go to when I want to make sure to have a nice evening!

    (5)

  • Michael E.

    Un gem, my friends, un gem. I dined here last night with family. We kicked things off with the chicken wings...they may have been the best i've ever had in my g'damn life. Others in our party concurred. These chickens were offensive linemen...mighty large wings...basted/spiced o so nicely...no sauce b/c none needed. I got the burger, which was quite tasty...not too big or small. Curiously, the burger is omitted from the menu. We heard our neighbours speak about this as well. Other Yelpers mention it in their review. The waiter told us about some specials and didn't even mention the burger. We had to ask about it. The kale salad was also quite zesty. The menu as a whole, while rather small, is high-quality...i had a bit of difficulty choosing. The ambiance is quite soothing...place is quaint--narrow, just a handful of tables, dark colors, small, 5-stool bar in the rear. Music was appropriately chill...blues, classic rock. Beer selection was tight---had a flavorful black lager w/ which i wasn't familiar, Keegan's Mother's Milk, Smuttynose IPA, among others. Again, not a vast selection but a quality one. I loved this place, as did everyone in my party. I paid for 2.5 ppl (w/ alcohol), and the bill was $90 before tip--i think that's good value for nyc, esp. considering how much we all enjoyed the feast.

    (5)

  • Anton S.

    Sorry Brindle Room. This is the 2nd time that you have delivered a complete mess. Smoothie all over the place, no napkin, straw, cutlery and the salad looks totally mashed. Of course the salad is Kale and Pecorino, and not Spinach and Stilton I ordered - icing on the cake for the second and last time. I really like your food but think that your delivery is awful. I just cant order from you anymore. 1 star.

    (1)

  • G. R.

    yummy food and great drinks. i loved the roasted beets and grilled leeks. nice portions and prices.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Didn't even eat. Hours are incorrect for weekdays. They don't open until 12pm.

    (2)

  • Thomas F.

    Nice to know that all the reviews were right burgers are fantastic as good as I've ever had. They put an unbelievable crust on both sides of the burgers which really gives it great flavor. The place is a little divey but who cares lunch menus very limited but who cares get the burger.

    (4)

  • Calla L.

    Well, I don't usually write good reviews, but this place just opened and is such an amazing addition to the hood, that I thought why not... First, the food. Wow is not the word. I have had steak tartare all over the city and this one even beat my fave at the Blue Ribbon Downing St Bar (sorry, blue ribbon-- but number 2 is still very respectable). It's an appetizer portion, so next time, I'm ordering two. Then again, I may not have the room because the duck meat poutine is way too good to pass up and so is the warm Crisp Pork salad. I tried my friend's Cod and that was amazing as well. The ambiance is really intimate and cozy. A great place for a small group to have an impromtu neighborhood dinner or dinner for two. Very warm, rustic and the service was super friendly. I will be back.

    (5)

  • Beth S.

    Good brunch but a bit loud to the small size of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • eugene r.

    I came here because of the much-hyped hamburger and the intense salivation that its discussion has caused. So I'll just focus on that. The burger was good. It was by no means unique: It was kind of smallish, the dressing was simple caramelized onions and cheese and although the meat itself was good, it wasn't the porterhouse-fat laden juggernaut of deliciousness that I came to expect. The fries were standard steak fries and I wasn't particularly taken with them. That being said, I will return. And soon. The appetizers were lovely, the cold beet soup was perfect for a hot day and the food I saw other people eating looked great. As a matter of fact, I saw someone eating the fried chicken and I briefly considered killing them and stealing it. Realizing this would be something of a faux pas, I declined to act on my impulse. Nonetheless, I will certainly dream about it until at least Thursday. The burger, I should add, wasn't even on the dinner menu, which either means it's the best thing ever, or that there are better options. I'm inclined to side with the latter. It also seems that they have a pretty solid brunch menu. I was there for the food and not the environment, but I had a very nice waitress (is it politically correct to say that? Meal Attendant, maybe?) and it's all clean and woody and pirty in there, if you're into that sort of thing. Thumbs up.

    (4)

  • Jon P.

    Everything about this spot is top notch from top to bottom. The food was incredible. Fried oysters with bacon and avocado changed my perspective on life. The steak was cooked perfectly, and beautifully accompanied by crispy greens and other accouterments. The petit sirah wine accompanied everything beautifully. Prices were not outrageous given the intense quality of everything. Service and atmosphere were also excellent to top things off.

    (5)

  • Eville H.

    will never visit again. will never recommend again. used to be one of my lunch go to's. was happy to see that they had customers, besides my table, for once. Until I realized the waiter couldn't handle more than one table. My guest and I were literally ignored for 20 minutes. The final straw was when we noticed him taking an order for a table that walked in 10 minutes after us... There's like five tables in the whole place. Looks like these guys will be back in Staten Island sooner than later.

    (1)

  • Ricky K.

    An affordable dry aged burger, pour over coffee, and good cake donuts. What else could you ask for? Maybe a aftermeal shoulder rubdown.

    (5)

  • Mel D.

    Here is how the math works - best burger + bad attitude = meh burger. Person by the door will make you feel like you are getting a free handout. Good food but will never go there again.

    (2)

  • Joel M.

    Oh Brindle Room, why hast thou forsaken me? I've been reading (and salivating over readings) about the Brindle Room burger for a few years now. Many fellow burger enthusiasts have crowned it best in NYC, so my excitement to sink my teeth into this bad boy was through the roof. I did the due diligence, read the reviews, googled "what the f*ck is deckle?", and touched myself to the Chef Jeremy Spector's burger creation video (sorry TMI, but wouldn't you? foodcurated.com/2011/07/… ). When it finally arrived last night? Meh. The place is super small, so I definitely recommend making a reservation and scoring some sweet Open Table points. The dark wood and understated color scheme give off a pub vibe, but the staff and clientele make it very clear you're still in the East Village (our servers outfit would not have been out of place in The 5th Element). Overall it is a cute place, albeit a bit plain. Our two servers were pleasant and attentive all night, though we did catch them exchanging a few heated words on more than one occasion. It definitely made for some awkward dinner entertainment. I started out with the mulled wine and it was the best iteration I've had so far. It was warm, a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and deep with spice. Shortly after, our burgers arrived. They smelled FANTASTIC. The patty was smaller than I thought it'd be, but it was thick. The meat to bun ratio seemed a little off, as there was about 15% more bread than burger. It was topped with cheddar and, no lie, 3 slivers of caramelized onion. My friend was actually convinced hers had no onions in it at all, so we were off to a rocky start. The taste of the burger was pretty good, but nothing mind blowing. The patty was juicy and had a great sear, but it was just a tad under seasoned. Maybe my expectations were just too high? I definitely need to show some love to the delicious hand cut fries and the house made hot sauce though, they were great. If I was in the neighborhood I'd probably duck back in to give them another shot, but I wouldn't recommend it as a destination.

    (3)

  • Timothy O.

    Awesome little spot in the east village for a brunch. Go with the shakshuka with a mimosa and top it off with the caramel donut. The atmosphere is nice. It's great for a date or a small group of three or four.

    (4)

  • Thien T.

    Too be fair, me and my girlfriend came for an early dinner so we were the only couple the restaurant had to service for awhile. I had their must try steakhouse burger and also had some of my girlfriends pasta. Both of them were fantastic especially the burger which I have to say might be the best one I've ever had. Service was warming and accompanying, but to emphasize again we were the only ones. I would absolutely, positively recommend anyone who is a burger enthusiast/lover or anyone looking to have their expectations exceeded to try this place out.

    (5)

  • Ryna D.

    I've eaten here a long time ago when they were new. Nothing particularly special and even their much reviewed burger is fairly average in my opinion. It's a good place to have as a back up of sorts but given the variety of options in this neighborhood the only time I've had their food is when I would order delivery for lunch and want something of consistent quality.

    (3)

  • Fiona H.

    Wow! I have been stalking the dry aged steak burger for months on yelp (love the reviews!) so had to go and try it for myself... It was amazing. I had it with the kale salad which was also fantastic. The burger is quite plain (no lettuce, tomato etc) - just the patty, cheese (blue for me) and caramelized onions and it was so flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend had the biscuits and gravy which he enjoyed, but after trying my burger he said I 'definitely won' :) A cute little spot in the East Village that deserves the accolades for it's burger!

    (5)

  • N. T.

    I prefer Brindle Room for brunch rather than dinner. It can get crowded and loud during dinnertime, and the dinner options offer less value in my opinion. That being said, their Sebastian burger is a must-try! They use excellent meat and a unique sauce. Service has been great here, waitresses are warm and they give complimentary donut holes as dessert.

    (4)

  • Rhea B.

    I second the previous reviewer...Best. Burger. Ever. We got two mediums with cheddar cheese delivered Sunday night. Even though we couldn't eat them right away, they held up, I've been dreaming about this burger ever since. And for $12 you get a cheeseburger with caramelized onions and a side of hand cut fries. I might go there again tonight!

    (5)

  • Shira Z.

    Best place downtown for mussels, burgers and most anything else you try on the menu. Not to mention they're always playing really good music. Weekend brunch is great too. With a lot of good things in Alphabet City closing recently, this place makes me still have faith in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Lane K.

    My review of the Brindle Room is solely reflective of the lunch experience (the only time I go). I'm not a huge fan of the location, as it's a bit of a hike from anything but the L (and do I ever abhor the L). But I think the value proposition of the lunch burger is makes it one of the best lunch deals in the city. And given that every time I've been for a weekday afternoon it's been relatively empty (there is nothing worse than waiting for lunch, as we all have things to do), it's the perfect mix of convenience, price and flavor. For $12, you get a lovely burger with a solid dry-aged funk ($2 less than what you'll find on the dinner menu). Are there better burgers in this city? Sure--no one is suggesting that this is better than Raoul's or Minetta. But the beef has a lot more flavor than your typical gastropub burger that usually comes at the same price point. The fries, while occasionally over-salted, are plentiful and well-cooked. It is better than the comparably-reviewed lunch-only burger at Fritzl's Lunchbox, and doesn't require me to hike my ass all the way out to Bushwick. While perhaps not a destination spot, Brindle Room is always a solid choice if you happen to be in the neighborhood. And their daytime cocktails are the perfect way to get a nice respite in an otherwise busy day.

    (4)

  • Sarah V.

    Duck Poutine. Need I say more? Everything was delicious. I couldn't even finish my food!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Meh. The burger here wasn't amazing but it wasn't bad either. It was just a regular burger. The patty was thick and too small for the bun, which made eating it quite awkward because there was extra bread with no patty. The last couple of bites is also pretty salty. My friend's medium rare burger came out well done, which was disappointing. He had to sit there and wait for a new one while the rest of us ate our burgers. The Italian fries are pretty good but I don't think this burger is really worth $12.

    (2)

  • Marlon H.

    We stayed at Brindle Room, so this was very closeby. The interior is very art nouveaux and pretty. The staff very friendly. Breakfast is amazing with anything you could possibly think of . The also do real coffee - not just that watery stuff the Americans like. The pancakes and strawberries were mmmmmmm - but you'll need a huge appetite!

    (5)

  • Ronald G.

    Small spot but have heard awesome things. Went with a group of eight and may have taken up half of the restaurant. Got the calamari (terrific) and the burger which has to be one of the best in the city. Cool, chill atmosphere and the music was top notch; a blend of old 80s, 90s and top 40 mix. Want to try the other entrees but the burger is too tough to pass up, especially for $14.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    It was okay. We stumbled upon this place as we were trying to find dinner and must have lucked out because even though its very small, we were able to get a table for three without reservations or much of a wait (ten minutes maybe?). I was informed by people and looked on Yelp to see that this place has arguably the best burger in NYC. So how could I know order it? I ordered the burger and sure it was pretty good but I think I would be quite disappointed if this is the best the city has to offer. It was simple and disappointingly small. Very very small. So that was a bummer. It was around $15 which was fine for a great burger, but I still wish I could have gotten more. Once the meal was served our server pretty much forgot about us and it was a while before the bill/check/donuts came in. All-in-all, I wasn't that impressed at the end of the meal.

    (3)

  • Irene K.

    This place was fantastic. We came as a party of 7 and our hostess/waitress recommended us getting the tasting menu - for $40 per person, we were able to try the calamari, salmon tartare, lentils, kale salad, salmon with some greens, the burger, and a donut per person. For $60, they offered an unlimited draft beer / house wine combo but we opted for getting bottles of wine instead, which turned out to be about the same price per person. They also let you have input into the tasting menu, i.e. what you definitely want/don't want to try. Standouts were the spicy stewed lentils, calamari, burger (the boys were incredibly amazed by this), and the donut. The food is delicious, service is amazing (we never once felt rushed and i also asked a lot of stupid questions), and restaurant is super cute. Even though it's small, I actually think it's pretty good for a group of 5-8 and I will definitely return/recommend.

    (5)

  • Danielle W.

    Wow! Great experience! The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. Customer service was great. I was immediately seated and given a glass of water. My server was very attentive and knowledgeable! I had a strawberry lemonade, the Sebastian burger and Italian fries with Parmesan & Rosemary! Perfect! Definitely lives up to all of its TV hype. The burger was juicy and seasoned very well. Simple but effective. The strawberry lemonade could be a tad sweeter for me but good nonetheless. I've had good Parmesan fries but these were by far the best. I wish I could've finished them all. They were so good. Great little place for the East Village that I'll definitely be returning to!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Their spicy steak sandwiches are impeccable. A few times I've walked by the restaurant though and they were closed and cleaning during the midday. It didn't say anything anywhere about them closing midday for a siesta and it doesn't say anything here regarding it. Next time, I'll call ahead. I was disappointed I didn't get my spicy steak sandwich that day.

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    Wow this place is fantastic, it's like they made it just for me. Ambiance is perfect for every occasion, low lighting, the music was a personal favorite. Appetizers were salmon tartar and duck poutine... So damn good. I saved room though for what I heard was one of the best burgers in Manhattan and I swear this is the best burger I've had in my life. I've been puzzling over how they could have possibly cooked such a thick, juicy burger, medium-rare, but still charred and crispy on the outside. There was some hot sauce at the table that I dumped all over mine and it was so complimentary but not overpowering. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Kristina L.

    I waited for 15 min until someone acknowledged that I was there. Then he goes to the back and a few minutes later the host finally comes to the front. However, in between, 2 other parties come and as she walks to the podium I let her know first that I am looking for 2 seats. She tells me that nothing is available and I would have to wait 10-15min. The next guy tells her that he is still waiting for his party, but he needs 2 seats. She asked him if he wants a seat at the bar....HOLD UP, you tell me that there are no seats and then you send someone to the bar and didn't even ask me and I was there first. I made her aware of this and she states "Oh, I didn't know." Of course you didn't because I was standing in the front for 15 mins and no one greeted me. Then she sends the next party of the 3 to another section of the bar. WTF, yeah I was pretty pissed off...... *The only reason they get 3 stars is because I actually like their food. However, if they would have had better service and acknowledged that I was there to begin with, they may have gotten a 5. I need the full package...such a shame. Here is what you got to try..Just beware, the portions are on the smaller size: 1) Hash with Salmon -Excellent flavor! -The poached egg was over cooked and not as running as I would have liked. -The salmon blended well with the hash and you could hardly taste the fishy taste or even noticed that it was there. 2) Burger + fries -Juicy, check, soft sweet bun, check, delicious in my mouth, check, check. -I like the caramelized onions, it hit the spot. -Fries were off the chain! Perfect amount of salt in every bite. These are in between skinny and steak fries. Normally, I don't like thick fries, but they make it crispy and soft enough while the salt is spread evenly throughout. The oil is probably what gives it the great taste. -I don't think it is the BEST burger in NYC, but it is pretty awesome. Setting: small space...I like the decor, very hipster Service: well the beginning explains it all, but what I think hurts them is the reservations. The host turned down a few parties due to reservations, but honestly, they could have seated them, served them and get them out of there (30-40min tops) before their reserved parties arrives. The reservations weren't for another hour and they had 3 open tables. We finished our meal in 30 min so it probably could have been done.

    (3)

  • Corbett W.

    Went there stag after reading a review saying they had the best burger in east village ( thrillist.com/eat/new-yo… ). Overall very pleasant experience. Kale Salad (9; golden raisins, pecorino) that was disappointing. I felt the kale was undercooked and somewhat difficult to eat. The sliced apples were a nice sweet addition however I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese. Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger (14; caramelized onion, fries,chef recommends medium with american cheese). While I don't feel this is the best burger in the city, it is incredibly tasty. The toasted bun surrounds perfectly melted cheese and the meat was cooked precisely medium. It was a good combination of juicy meat that had one half slightly toasted so it had a little bit of crunch. The burger packed a lot of flavor and was well seasoned/salted as well. I was very pleased with this dish and would definitely recommend it. The fries were meh, not my style. They give you complementary doughnuts after your meal which I felt like were glorified munchkins from dunkin doughnut - a little too much dough and not enough flavor for my liking. Overall pleasant experience with a very delicious burger.

    (3)

  • Eric T.

    My relationship with Brindle Room goes back about 5 years. I'm an East Village local and this restaurant has become my go-to, staple, most frequented establishment since I was introduced. The first night I went, I got the burger as recommended by the chef (American cheese, medium). Let's just say, the next NINE nights in a row I went back. It was with no doubt my longest burger-bender ever. Burger. Medium (or to your preference). Fries well done (for me). Once I found myself ready to venture to the rest of their menu, I tried the chicken plate with cauliflower, fries, or really any of their sides. It changes over time to different styles but it is always tasty, juicy, and homemade feeling. I've had basically everything on the menu and it's always consistently on point. To remark about some of the other dishes... their pastas are delicious. Spaghetti and meatballs, so good. Duck confit poutine (I get the fries well done). The duck confit poutine is one of the best things ever. Split it with one or two, or three people. Super good. My girlfriend always gets the salmon and it's delicious. One side has a crisp and it's always perfectly cooked with a tasty but not overwhelming seasoning. Their steaks are always really good, especially for the overall value. It may not be the "true steakhouse experience" type of steak, especially of you want a fancy chop. That said, you cannot beat the $30 for a really good strip steak and two sides. It's a winner. So is the porkchop. The swordfish wrapped in banana leaf is also great. For apps, the fried calamari is a cut above. The garlic chili shrimp is always at the top of my list. They do a ginger crusted pork belly, which is killer. The wings are definitely solid. The kale salads are always fresh and we'll acompanied. To revert back to the burger for a moment.....it is undeniably the best burger in New York City, possibly the country. There is no debating it. The burger size is just fine. People gripe about it, but I go there with friends that are 200+ and trust me, nobody ever leaves unsatisfied. The burger is richer than most due to the meat blend (hats off to Jeremy), so you don't need a monster patty. It's the right size. Brindle burger; best burger on the planet....? Overall, you can't go wrong with Brindle Room. Great local spot. One of the best spots in the city. Don't tell too many people about it ;) It's gotten too busy as it is.

    (5)

  • Hosie T.

    Excellent lunch today. Service was great and the fried chicken sandwich and pepper steak sandwich were both fantastic. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Nathan D.

    When I told a friend of mine I was in NYC, the only thing he said was, "You have to go to Brindle Room, they have the best burgers I have ever tasted!" A bold statement, but something I was keen to try out for myself. We arrived at a surprisingly empty Brindle Room for lunch and ordered some delicious strawberry lemonade served in jam jars, I was drinking like a hipster, and it felt good! So I guess it's time to talk about the burger. The only burger on the menu is called Sebastian's Steakhouse burger, and it was GLORIOUS! Caramelized onions, 'American' cheese, and a perfectly seasoned pattie with a pickle, just to finish it off. For me though, the star of the show was the Italian Fries. Perfectly cooked and liberally sprinkled in parmesan and rosemary. SO TASTY! I washed it all down with a light beer, helpfully recommended by the server. Overall, a really great experience and very tasty lunch. Best burger ever? It could be, but I'd have to eat one a couple of times to make sure! ;)

    (5)

  • Jason S.

    The burger here is phenomenal, period. I can't think of one I've had that I enjoyed more. If you know of a better one, please let me know and I'll have to try it because I was blown away by the Sebastian's steakhouse burger. Rarely do I find a burger that is better without some (hot or bbq) sauce. Not that their homemade hot sauce isn't awesome, spicy, and tasty, just the burger honestly doesn't even need it. I made the mistake of ordering cheddar cheese instead of following the menu's suggestion of American. The cheddar was a little too powerful and battled the taste of the meat, whereas the American was subtle and allowed the meat to stand out completely while still being noticeable. As for the meat, it had an incredibly unique crispness that you could taste with every bite yet it wasn't the slightest overcooked. On the contrary, it was tender and beautifully prepared. Oh, and the fries were great too, especially with their hot sauce. Definitely another great DDD recommendation!

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    While many seem to rave over the burger, we ordered a large assortment of veggies and sides and they were all incredibly tasty. You can get a solid burger at dozens of places but I encourage you to do something different and enjoy their other menu items. As for reservations, they are mandatory. This place is small and crowded and there really isn't anywhere to wait. So, make a reservation or move along.

    (4)

  • Heather G.

    Came in here last weekend to finally try their steakhouse burger, and let me tell you that thing was off the hook!! The fries were equally as awesome. I ordered my burger medium rare and it was cooked to perfection (occasionally I crave my patties still a bit bloody. So what, I can be a bit of a carnivore sometimes). Now, as good as the burger was, I don't know if I would call it "The Best Burger in NYC", but it definitely makes the top 5, maybe even top 3 on my list. This particular evening I opted for a non-alcoholic beverage (gasp!) and went with the strawberry lemonade. It was very yummy and had some fizz to it. Definitely recommend for all you PG drinkers. I really don't understand the hype about the donuts though. They're really not that great. Definitely some interesting flavor combinations (spicy salted carmel??), but the quality of the donut is subpar. If you're going to pay a visit on behalf of Guy Fieri's recommendation, def make the trip to try the burger not the donuts. Between the service and the décor, this place has a real casual vibe. No fuss, no extras- just good food and good service. I'm really surprised I've never had to wait for a table here, and I have come in on both weeknights and weekends. It's like a hidden gem nestled between 1st and A.

    (4)

  • Sally M.

    On a day trip to New York City for a show,I googled triple D, and took Guy Fieries advice to hit the brindle room for brunch. Opens at 11 friendly staff reasonable prices nice assortment of fancy fied breakfast. I had the poached eggs, with gravy and biscuits. Hot homemade biscuits, definitely not Pillsberry! Short cab ride from Time Square worth the trip enjoy!

    (5)

  • Daniel P.

    Get the burger. Hands down, one of the best burgers. Rivals with minetta tavern. Yeah, I said it. Fries are whatever. But the burger... I would give it 5 stars if they used a better bun. Even a Martins potato bun.

    (4)

  • Terry F.

    Having conducted a fairly thorough review of the literature on best burgers in New York, my attention was directed to the Brindle Room and its ballyhooed steakhouse burger. As anyone who has scoured the burger blogosphere knows, the scope and variety in New York can be overwhelming, but this burger seemed to be exactly the style I was looking for (haute-traditional), had been lauded by NY Mag as one of NYC's 50 best burgers, and was well-served by its East Village locale, not too far from where I was staying. I shouldn't have bothered. I hate to hold an entire restaurant hostage to what is after all an outsized expectation around (let's be honest) rather pedestrian fare, but Brindle Room seems to have built its entire reputation on its purported ability to deliver a mean meat patty and utterly failed in this domain. When the burger arrived, it looked sad and forsaken. The bun was stale to the point of flaking, the meat had been cooked well beyond its requested medium rare state, and the caramelised onions and melted American cheese served more than anything as a back-up source of moisture that was sadly lacking in the meat. That is to say, I refuse to hold up the two cheapest, easiest ingredients as a source of praise in a dish whose quality will always pivot on the meat. My only positive comment is that the meat had a nice charred shell, but this was likely a result of the overcooking more so than any strategic aim in the delivery. Besides the burger, the entire dinner was perfunctory, from the service to the sides. A side of panzanella salad was serviceable, a bowl of marinated vegetables middle of the road, and the pork Milanese pretty pedestrian. Even the fries which came with the burger were served limp and cold. For $15 for what is allegedly a destination burger, you'd be better off at any roadside burger van, with change to spare for a beer and some proper sides.

    (2)

  • Giacomo C.

    The place is very small and gets busy quickly, so a reservation is a must, especially during prime time. I had a good meal, but not without reservations. Steak burger: very tasty, I'm not gonna lie; however, as previously indicated by other fellow yelpers, it's VERY small, and the bun is VERY low quality. I'm happy I could sub the fries for a kale salad, though (braised kale is also an option). Duck putin: great; generous amount of duck, over a sizable portion of fries, cheese curds and gravy. $20... Complementary donuts: honestly, they can keep them. I didn't even know about them, so when the waitress told us we would get some, I was excited. 25 minutes later - and 15 minutes after we paid the check - we had to ask her - she finally brought those three bites, which were cold and chewy. I disagree with other yelpers that they are good. They're not. Maybe they were just sitting there for a while... Overall, for the above dishes and a cpl of glasses of wine (which came cheaper during happy hour), we paid almost $90... definitely too much for a cpl of very small burgers and some putin.

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    Excellent service, both from the host, as well as the bartender. Accommodated a last minute change in the reservation and then also offered a free beer. Their signature burger was delicious though I would've liked to have seen more options toppings-wise. It had a steak-type feel and was supported well by the bun. Fries were solid. Overall, I think this a place a burger lover should check off their burger bucket list.

    (4)

  • Aparna T.

    Quick tips: On Guy Fieri's recommendation in Diners Drive In and Dives, my husband and I came here for brunch and it was a great start to our day. WARNING: extermely unhealthy comfort food. Proceed with caution as it may result in a food coma. Make reservations on open table as the restaurant is quite small. Definitely get the Sebastien's Steakhouse burger - thick and juicy. Food: The burger is a must. Also, if you are coming for brunch, the potato chip frittata is as delicious as it is unhealthy. Just throw health to the wind and add an order of the doughnuts (the hazelnut doughnut is worh the try). Service: Great and prompt service, especially given the crampt space. Ambiance: Cute trendy hipster dive. I would take someone here for a cute date. Definitely not a place for a large group.

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    $5 muscle for happy hour? Are you kidding? So tasty! Moules Frites btw with aioli on the side. I saved my fries for the end, threw them directly into the leftover brother, added a touch of aioli and went to down. Recommend.

    (3)

  • rebecca k.

    So I spoke too soon. Thanks for the gift certificate but if I order from you, I should get my food in under 2 hours and you should answer your phone. Sigh!!!

    (1)

  • Andy N.

    Tucked away in East Village is this hip, new-American restaurant that made me go a little bit British for the evening. Jaymie Lynn S. booked us a group dinner over at BR because they had advertised themselves as having the "best burger ever." It's a bold statement to make, so we decided to try for ourselves. Warning: this place is tiny, so best go in with a reservation. Brindle Room certainly delivered. We arrived shortly before Happy Hour ended and managed to snag cans and cans of $2 Guinessey? Genesessy? Genevieves? Whatever. It was a PBR. We also got three orders of $5 mussels and fries which came with my favorite garlic-aioli dipping sauce. YUM! These were on point! Many of us went with the burger which definitely lived up to its reputation! It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was all sorts of yum in my mouth regardless. As for me, I went with the pork-loin special with bubble & squeak (um... wtf is this you're asking? This is when the British side kicked in!). Much to my liking, the meat was tender and super fragrant, while the b&s served as a great carby compliment to my main meal. After our dinner, they served up some donuts on the house- a great finish to a delicious meal. While on the pricier side, BR served up a great experience for all of us. Food was delicious, service was friendly and personal, and I left feeling very satisfied. Thanks BR for a night out in your big city!

    (4)

  • Hema G.

    Great place! Had the burger and it was perfect. Not too big either. Just the right size so you don't feel like you've swallowed a hippo and delicious!! Be sure to add on the recommended glass of red wine! It pairs well. Awesome customer service as well!

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Okay, after a few revisits I have to bump this up a star. I've stucked to the burger and I stand by everything I said about the bun. It's crappy and the owners need to do something about it. But the patty is that damn good, as are the fries. I've had no issues with service. Brindle Room has grown on me and I'm slowly becoming a regular.

    (4)

  • Mikaela W.

    We dropped by for a drink one night, and came back the day after (having seen the AW oyster special - $1 each!). Staff was very friendly and attentive, refilled water very quickly. Admittedly, the drinks we didn't have on the first night weren't spectacular (sparkling sangria and the "kung fu girl" riesling) - they were out of normal sangria. On our second visit, the pumpkin ale was out (buhuuu) so we went with the house wine (half price during happy hour), which was ok, and generously poured. The oysters were *huge*, probably double size to what I'd get in Sweden, and tasted really salty, fresh and good. We started with 6 each (but I had to end the meal with a few more - they were that good!). The hard cheese and meat was rather boring. I liked the beets with orange and cremè fraiche, but my friend disagreed with me here. The sautéed oysters though - divine! All in all, great place that I'd love to visit again and one of my best spent evenings in NYC!

    (4)

  • Katy H.

    Terrific food in a tiny place. Delivery is also great- fresh and fast. Great burgers, oysters and some beer specials. I tried the warm brie, which was surprisingly just "ok" very very little brie and mostly topping, which was tasty but we ordered it for the warm brie. Where's the cheese man?

    (4)

  • Harry H.

    $13.07 for Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger, which the menu everywhere online states contains " caramelized onions, cheese, pickle and fries", yet mine lacked cheese, a pretty crucial ingredient (maybe you need to use their app rather than Eat24 like I did?) and was mediocre at best regardless. It was also medium at best, not the requested medium rare. Guy slowly handing me my food gave the response 'No one has in 3 months so I can't help you' when I asked to check in on Belly since there's a stick on the door. Eat24 doesn't list potato donuts, so unsure if they still provide them like was covered in NYT in 2011.

    (2)

  • Kerry P.

    My friend was getting her hair cut a few doors down, so I figured why not get something to eat while I wait? (mind you, I wasn't even hungry yet..) Anyway, so I wanted a burger and the gals at the salon mentioned the Brindle Room has an amazing Steakhouse Burger, "melt-in yo-mouth" delicious. UM YES PLEASE. Since I went by myself, I figured I'd hang out at the bar. Bartender there was really cool, and funny too! I ordered the Steakhouse Burger with rosemary fries. The burger was cooked to perfection and the onions were perfectly caramelized and soft - basically it melted in your mouth like butter. (not really, but you know what I mean) The atmosphere is intimate but can still be casual. I'd def come back again.

    (5)

  • Vicky C.

    The burger is great - I've definitely had better. It's plain, but the blue cheese is DEFINITELY a great booster for flavor. The thing that surprised me were the fries. I normally never finish my fries. To me, they're more like accompaniments to the rest of the food on the plate. Here, however, they definitely do their fries right... and they're not thin and crispy like I normally like them too~!!!

    (3)

  • Lizzie L.

    Israeli Couscous With Red Quinoa, Turkey Meatballs. my recommendation.

    (4)

  • bryan g.

    So, the burger.... ordered as recommended, medium, American cheese. Here's the deal, its kind of a burger for burger fans, yet somehow it's also not fussy, and doesn't try too hard. If you can imagine a world where public school cafeteria cooks had access to dry day aged beef, and flat tops made of cast iron, that pretty much sums up the "Brindle Room" burger. In all seriousness, it's very flavorful, excellent crust, well seasoned, and a very strong dry aged funk throughout. Pair that with a mushy white bun, and gooey American, it somehow makes for an incredibly unique burger that most people would enjoy. Service was great, very friendly. As others have said, its a cosy, tiny, typical E. Village type of place. The burger is now 15 bucks, but I still think it's worth it. (Though, I might suggest medium rare over medium)

    (4)

  • Dan M.

    Sweet fancy Moses this burger is good! I so badly want to give it 5 stars, but I can't seem to get over that flimsy little bun they put it on. Other than that, this thing is perfect. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth good...you don't even need cheese on it, but go ahead and get crazy. The caramelized onions and pickles add nice texture, and don't forget to put a little dollop of their delicious ketchup. The fries are also fantastic. I would try something else here, but honestly I can't pass up this burger! The fact that it's so cheap ($12) only makes me want it more. I also love that this place is so casual. No pretension here! Just a damn good burger. Now, how about a potato or sesame seed bun so I can change this to 5 stars?!

    (4)

  • Eun J.

    One of the best burgers I've had in this very tiny small shop. Friends had some salmon hash or whatever that they liked. But back to the burger. It's straight up meat, cheese, caramelized onions, on a bun. The meat patty is some kind of sorcery. It's delicious, flavorful, juicy, and reminds me more of a steak than a burger patty. I will be coming back for your magical burger again soon, Houdini.

    (4)

  • Lisa X.

    Came here for brunch. Great food, bad service 2 stars for service. The waitstaff is nice but COMPLETELY INCOMPETENT. Here are all the mistakes they made: 1) brought us the wrong donut 2) brought us BOTH completely wrong entrees 3) waiter brought us check before we had even gotten our food 4) waited 45 minute before eating 4 stars for food. Smoked pork hash was amazing. I would go back to try the burger but don't want to deal with the service

    (3)

  • Laura O.

    Look, I have NO idea of what a "new" american food is supposed to taste like. But whatever that is, Brindle Room nailed it! I would strongly suggest the Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger - it is simple yet delicious! I feel like I could have had 3 of them in a row (but I've got a self-esteem to watch for, you know... lol). Oh, and go with the chef and order it medium with American cheese! You won't regret it! (I was too hungry when I got there, in case you do)

    (5)

  • Alex A.

    This place is a great little gem. The sign outside proudly proclaims they have the best burger in the empire state, and while i haven't tried every burger in the empire state, theirs are pretty damn delicious. The main thing i love about the burger is that it tastes like buttery popcorn; like the made this burger in an emptied-out bag of Act II extra butter popcorn. It's fantastic...when you bite into it and look at the insides you can see what looks like layers of ground beef, loving put together by the chef. They also have a homemade habanero hot sauce, and this stuff is absolutely amazing. I usually drench my bun with the stuff, and it's really hot, but goes really well with the burger and turns it up a notch. The fries are good too, and also pair well with the hot sauce. I've also tried the kale salad which was really good as well. The only thing I haven't liked about this place is the oysters they have for their 1$ oyster happy hour. They are small and flavorless and not worth it if you're coming for the happy hour special. The place itself is really small, fits maybe 20-25 people, but thats what makes it really nice and cozy. The lighting is dark and the chairs and tables are all wooden so it gives it a really low-key old-school vibe. And to round this all out, the beer menu has a nice variety of craft beers. Overall, great burgers, cool vibe, nice selection of beers.

    (5)

  • Angela G.

    Delicious burger, and awesome house-made hot sauce. The waiter warned me that it's got crazy Scoville units in that bitch, but that didn't stop me. I guess a lot of people pour it on and then get butt hurt (literally) - so, keep that in mind before you partake. Service was a touch curt, and it smelled like someone was toking some bud in the back kitchen (we were there right before closing), but other that that, I really dug this spot.

    (4)

  • Sally R.

    I'm being generous with my stars because I just really like the burger. I have been here for both dinner and brunch - the dinner better than brunch, in my experience. For dinner, I had the burger, and my friend only ordered the duck poutine. Neither of us knew what to expect with the poutine, but it was a very large portion. We ordered it because it seemed to be the star of the menu, but I just thought it was okay. Also, they were out of the daily special, so my friend had to order something else. I ordered the burger for my dinner, and it was delicious! One of the best burgers I've had in New York, I'd say. I will definitely be back for the burger! My friend really wanted to try the brunch here, but, again, they didn't have things on the menu that we saw on Yelp. She ordered the shrimp and grits. I think she liked it, but it wasn't mindblowing. (I don't like grits). It struck me as a small portion. I had the biscuits and gravy, and, being from the South, I was disappointed with both biscuit and gravy, but again - I will definitely be back for the burger. I really think it's their star menu item.

    (4)

  • Richard J.

    5 stars Why? Sebastian's Steakhouse burger - Juicy, moist, perfectly medium cooked burger patty. Simple yet sophisticated; non one-dimensional flavor. Gooey cheese. Smoky grilled onion. Not greasy, not too salty yet crunchy fries. Perfectly flavored aioli - not so heavy not so salty. Homemade habanero hot sauce. Perfectly sized dish. They all come together forming a melodious song named nom nom nom in my mouth. Iced Coffee - Deep and complex iced coffee. Add another extra cream and some syrup. Sip. Perfect intermezzo in between my steakhouse burger orchestra. Salted caramel doughnut - Fresh, slightly crunchy dough. Perfect balance of caramel and salt. Melts in your mouth. Messy yet another masterpiece ending to this tasty ensemble of nom nom nom melody. I'm officially a fan! So sad when the melody is over. Looking forward to the next nom nom nom orchestra in the form of duck poutine next time.

    (5)

  • Chris K.

    Burger. The rest of the menu is God knows what (although kale salad was definitely solid), but clearly a top tier burger. I do think they have their head up their *ss about the prep, though - should be ordered rare, probably without cheese and I can see the virtues of substituting raw onion.

    (5)

  • Jim C.

    Burger is fantastic- overall experience is a bit disjointed, chaos lurking underneath the service environment. Ya just don't know if the server will be back. Will they ask to get u another drink? Hey, they even brought one person a 2nd glass of wine when it was never asked or ordered! Would I go back? For the burger, yes. Only reason. Oh- caramelized onions on burger also warrant the return.

    (3)

  • Yani I.

    One of the most succulent burgers around! Good service, nice vintage decor and rustic-ish ambiance with hard wood tables and benches. Had a nice chill dinner and they even gave free doughnut holes for dessert.

    (4)

  • Casey A.

    This last weekend we had to go into NYC to pick up some boxes so we decided to hit Brindle Room. We saw it on the Food Network; something about best burgers in the US, if you are interested in that sort of thing. The name Brindle means 'brownish tawny color of fur' and I have to say, everything about the decor is brownish. But it's all wood and all warm so the name is sort of appropriate. The people were quite friendly and spent lots of time with us until they got busier. My son eschewed the burger and instead chose the Shrimp & Grits. This was served in a cast iron skillet (see picture) with baby shrimp scampi's and the most wonderful Parmesan grits. The grits were smooth and creamy and really worked well with the shrimp. What looked like a dish that might be too small filled up a 15 year old boy for the entire day. The funny thing is he now thinks he likes grits, but in reality he just likes the Brindle Room grits because most places will serve him grits that bear no resemblance to this Parmesan dream. My wife and I split Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger and the Biscuits & Gravy. The Biscuits & Gravy (see picture, not that it does it justice) was this amazing combination of wonderful biscuits under two perfect poached eggs, tucked in the middle with bacon so thick I thought I was back in the Old West, and then topped with a sausage gravy that had delicious chunks of ground sausage and a gravy that I could have put in an IV tube and fed it to myself intravenously. A few sliced green onions and some paprika polished off a beautiful presentation. I started stealing the awesome fries from the Steakhouse Burger plate and sopping up the sausage gravy. Gaaah, I want more! By the time the poached eggs started running into everything it was just a glorious plate. Pump in some of the Brindle Room home made hot sauce too. This dish is exactly why people used to lick their plates clean. And then finally Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger, The burger itself has this most amazing char on both sides. It's topped with American cheese and caramelized onions that are so sweet I thought they were jam at first. But nothing can hide the beefiness of the burger. I think there's brisket in there, but don't quote me. What I can say is there is a beefy flavor that most burger joints can only dream of. I'm dreaming of it now. So just when I think this is as good as it gets, here come the home made donuts. Salted caramel and chocolate hazelnut with slivered almonds. Don't ask questions. Just order and enjoy. It can be hard to make a point of visiting Alphabet City just for a meal, but if any place is worth it, Brindle Room is the place.

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    This place has been on my bucket list for 18 months. No joke. When I saw it on food network, I knew this had to be done. This place is a five all around. Service, food, atmosphere. It was all great. We started with the salmon tartar, wings, and duck poutine. I mean seriously? It's the best of all the worlds. Tartar was seasoned perfectly, wings crispy and delicious, and duck poutine had so much duck and gravy. All these appetizers I would recommend trying. And of course, the main entree. Why order anything besides this burger? It's PHENOMENAL. It's perfect. Perfectly cooked with a great crispy char on the burger. Not too complex, just cheese and some caramelized onions. Definitely one of the best burgers I have ever had. The refreshing kale salad paired well as well the wine that was recommended by the waiter who was terrific himself. Also, complimentary donut bites. Yes. Donut bites. You seriously need to come here. If not, more burgers for me and my friends !

    (5)

  • Tanya D.

    The first thing that hit me about this place was the smell. They must have a smoker out back, because it had an incredible smoky, BBQ smell. It actually inspired us to get the smoky wings, which were delicious. I had heard the burger there is "epic" (as the kids say), but for me it had an aggressive grass fed flavor which I don't dig so much, and I wanted it to taste more like the place smelled (which the wings did). Nothing is too big or over the top, so good for ordering a few things and sharing. It's a small, cute, casual spot. I'll go back to try other things. You can tell they use really fresh, high quality ingredients - I even saw a guy in back butchering up slabs of bacon off of a pig hunk of pork.

    (4)

  • Hanbei S.

    Indeed great quality for the price. Good spot for brunch. I haven't tried their burgers, but both french toast and salmon hash were

    (5)

  • Elaine H.

    Five star for food, knock down one for their terrible service. Understood that it was their rush hours, yet it was so impolite, or even rude to ask customers out for whatever reason. Didn't really follow other people's recommendation to get their steakhouse burger as it looked a bit too greasy for me. Instead, I shot for the salmon hash, which was another wise choice seemed like; Except that the poached egg was a little over cooked...Spicy type of food lover? Add some of their homemade hot sauce, extremely challenging for my tongue though. It was a very good bargain given their good quality. Again, terrible service to remember on the flip side.

    (4)

  • Ashley A.

    Probably the best burger I've had in New York. I had Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger ($15) which came with a side of thick cut fries. The party was incredibly juicy (cooked medium) and the fries were perfectly salted. Try it with the homemade hot sauce, but watch it cause it's pretty spicy! It's a cozy place with bar and table seating, but I wouldn't recommend coming in huge parties. A nice date spot or chill place to catch a nice dinner. My friends and I got seated pretty quickly, but it seemed like we got lucky as they asked if we had reservations. The service was decent. They seemed pretty busy, but the waiters were all extremely nice. My only qualm was that they split our check in an awkward manner. Other than that...amazing food and I'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Diana T.

    I had to have their famous burger, medium rare (didn't regret it one bit). I was very impressed with the woodsy taste of the grass fed beef patty, perfectly crusted on a cast iron pan. This is definitely vying for a spot in my list of best burgers in New York City. We also tried the duck confit poutine and a dozen oysters. The horseradish sauce served with the oysters was a bit dry and piecey. Not my favorite. The oysters themselves were okay, not shucked perfectly and were room temperature. The duck confit poutine was bursting with flavor and the duck was tender. It was served in a bowl though, where each fry was heavily doused in gravy and there was no more crunch to it. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger, atmosphere and the service. Did I also mention that they make their own habanero hot sauce? A great condiment for the burger.

    (4)

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