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The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House

1212 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101
  • (206) 224-7000
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  • Kevin S.

    My first experience with the Brooklyn was at the recommendation of a concierge. We sat in the high back bar stools in front of the chefs. The waiter greeted us from behind the bar with bread and oil and balsamic vinegar. That was the start of a fantastic meal that lasted several hours. I found the service and atmosphere to be outstanding. I plan on going there again and again. They have a fine selection of whisky, bourbon and wine. The oyster selection is outstanding. The front of the menu has several sampler selections to choose from. I had the oysters and local-distilled vodka sampler. It was pretty good. The prices were reasonable and commiserate with the level of hospitality and service.

    (5)

  • Jonathan S.

    I like to keep it simple. went for happy hour. Oysters on the half shell, and calamari with jim beam manhattans. All was spot on. Service IMPECCABLE. I got there just in time as I was at the bar the entire bar area was filled with people waiting for any seat to empty. I would go back ANYDAY ANYTIME. Thanks for a perfect happy hour at great prices. Well done friends.

    (5)

  • Helen C.

    Sadly, I was disappointed. My boyfriend and I were travelling to Seattle and wanted a fantastic seafood dinner. Saw the Yelp reviews and thought it would be a place for a memorable feast. The service was great, but food was mediocre. We started with a oyster/vodka sampler. I love oysters so thats great, but the vodka was just so-so. But a good way to start getting trashed. My scallops was served luke warm, and was honestly pretty bland. The highlight was the quirky waiter. Other than that, I wouldn't choose this place for great seafood.

    (3)

  • Joe R.

    Great place for quick bite and brew on way home from work. Seafood Louie sliders were noteworthy. Friendly, attentive service - thanks Leisl!

    (4)

  • Amy S.

    Go for the Happy Hour, Stay for the Oysters The Brooklyn has the classic steakhouse accoutrement. It has marble floors, green leather swivel chairs at the open kitchen bar, a proper oyster bar with brass rails and shuckers at the ready. You cannot go wrong for happy hour. It includes a variety of tasty snacks that are all boldly flavored and easily enjoyed. Sit down at the bar in front of the shuckers for the show and to learn about the types of oysters they have that day. Happy hour means .99 cents oysters on the half shell and no matter what the oyster of the day is, it'll be tasty and fresh. I have never met a oyster at The Brooklyn I didn't like and most of the time there is a moment when little birds fly around in the ring of hearts floating around my head. The Brooklyn takes their oysters very seriously and I enjoy them immensely. Many of the oysters are fresh out of the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest like the Kusshi or the Baron Point. Some travel a bit further to grace your ice covered plate like the Kumamoto which are definitely a favorite. They are served with freshly grated horseradish, mignonette sauce and cocktail sauce. Happy hour is 4:00 - 6:30 pm everyday except Saturday when you get an extra hour of happiness starting at 3:00 pm. On a sunny day, grab a table outside and enjoy the sun, a cocktail and a Kusshi.

    (4)

  • Julian H.

    The Brooklyn is still a great destination for a serious business lunch. The atmosphere is classic upscale dining, the food is good and the service is competent. But, it feels a little dated (stuffy?), and with a younger crowd I would probably head to Sazerac or Purple before coming here.

    (4)

  • Lon A.

    I'm not much of a food sender backer, but the over cooked salmon was just too much. The bar tender even made a point to tell me that they serve their salmon medium rare. The second round was much better, but for the Pacific NW, I expect far better. Especially for the price. The vodka/oyster sampler on the other hand was excellent. As was the service. Maybe the chef was just having a bad night. I may give them another shot after I try some of the other local seafood joints while visiting the area.

    (2)

  • Lauren P.

    AKA "Miniature Seafood Specialists." This place was just "eh" - the squid ink pasta was much too salty. The bar staff were overly comedic (P.S. this doesn't work for everyone.. It made me feel awkward, especially when you try to crack jokes and I can't understand for your accent, and I have to keep saying "Huh? What? Pardon?" and then pretend I understood the clarification). The "seafood" in the pasta was measley and SUCH a disappointment for an establishment of this caliber. I expected real prawns.

    (3)

  • Paul S.

    I'm going to keep this short and sweet. The service was perfect! Great wine list. Great atmosphere! The best damn Bouillabaisse I have ever had in a restaurant and quite possibly home made.. but don't tell my mom I said that. The menu looked amazing. I wish I could have tried a little bit of everything. There were some unique starters that sounded amazing. I regret not trying them. My stomach can only handle so much food.. My coworker had the Halibut and she raved about it as well. We both had salads, she had the house salad and I went for the Caesar. Both great starters, fresh with delicious flavors! The organic bread and EVOO and vinegar was a great accompaniment! I can't wait to return to Seattle and you can bet I will be coming back! The best thing about this place is the quality of food, service and atmoshpere for the price. I found it to be very reasonable. I would recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. Even the ones that don't care for seafood. The carne menu looked great also..

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    To be fair, we only tried the oysters & the lobster ravioli. I loved the ravioli. It's on their small bite menu & it's covered in lobster bisque. Huge chunks of lobster inside with a caviar topped mushroom on top. Amazing. You get to choose what oysters you want to try & the waitress was very helpful in recommendations. She also asked us at the end of the meal if we needed help with transportaion & promptly called us a cab. She gets that fourth star :)

    (4)

  • Bonnie M.

    It was absolutely amazing! The ambiance really impressed me an the food was not only art on ur plate as in any upscale restaurant, but highly delicious as well! The ONLY downer was they don't serve shrimp...but I still recommend this place. The seafood in this town is out if this world-fresh, and the salmon is fabulous here!

    (5)

  • Kristin N.

    We started the night off with some Glenlivet and boy was it good, and only 7 dollars a glass (We were shocked) in a good way. We ordere claims in a tomato and spinach leaves with chorizo sauce, They were so good, I want to learn how to make them. I ordered the lamp chops that came with a mash potato type dish, a spicy chorizo, spinach and a shredded beef on the bottom. The whole meal was so DELIH. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly to a medium rare and I was so full, I couldn't stop eating until I finished those lamb chops. My boyfriend had a rib-eye steak, which I tried and was perfectly cooked with that charcoal taste, and potatoes. This place is definitely on the list of my favorite places in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Terri M.

    It's always a struggle to find some place that isn't too expensive, trendy, or seafood specific when I visit my family. Brooklyn has been my go-to place that fits the bill every time. The food is always delicious, the service is great and the high backed booths keep the busy happy hour noise at bay.

    (4)

  • Suzanne M.

    Happy hour is one of the best in the city. The oysters are fresh and beautiful and a buck a piece. The lamb nachos are awful. Actually, the rest of the happy hour menu is not that great. But the drinks and the oysters are divine. Have had dinner here too---I love the booths. A really fun family dinner. I had the scallops--I'm not a big red meat person, but the rest of the party was. They undercooked my mother in law's salmon. They didn't by it from her, but took it back and re-cooked it. It still wasn't right. But this is a steak house. My scallops were perfect. They have some table sin the far back that would not be as nice to sit at. My hubs had a man date with a pal in the big chairs, and he said it was awesome to watch the chefs work.

    (5)

  • Karla R.

    Lunch was good but overpriced. Two beers, A dozen oysters (good but nothing special), and the bouillabaisse. The bouillabaisse arrived before the oysters, without spoons, and they charged us a $1 split fee. I won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Me H.

    Been here many times for lunch and dinner and of course happy hour. Their food is great I love their calamari actually I love the nouc cham dipping sauce it's served with probably my favorite in the city. You can never go wrong with the halibut, scallops or tuna always delish. Servers in the dinning area are great, informative and helpful in helping you to decide on what to order. If you are going for dinner or lunch I do recommend reservations. My favorite though is their happy hour I love their happy hour, they have a special on everything. $2.79 beer and wine, $3.79 wells (and their well vodka is Skyy), $4.99 daily cocktail special and $4.99 food, all of the above being very good. Plus their happy hour goes from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. All the bartenders I've dealt with have been great, friendly, flirty and informative, the bar servers on the other hand can be a bit slow and not that friendly so I highly suggest sitting at the bar instead of one of the tables.

    (5)

  • antonio h.

    If you can't get fresh seafood in Seattle..shame on the restaurant. Service was dreadful..over-amped waiter. Complained about the table uneven table. They sent a bus boy who giggled and walked away..honest! You couldn't lean on the table it was so uneven. All the wonderful restaurants in the city and I picked this joint..ugh! Tony H.

    (1)

  • Shad A.

    Bouillabaisse is absolutely out of this world amazing. I tried so hard but couldn't come close to finishing this off. Sit at the counter for the best possible experience. The cooks are a bonus comedy show. Great guys. Waiter spot on with wine recommendations. What's not to love about this place?

    (5)

  • Michelle B.

    I just moved into town and thought to myself "You know what, why don't I try steak for the first time". Yeah, you read that right. So, I made myself a reservation on OpenTable (I love it when you can do that for restaurants!) and showed up at the time of my reservation! After a long day of sitting on a plane and not having time to change/clean up, I thought I'd be underdressed in my nicer sweater and jeans as soon as I saw the men in tuxedos opening the door for you. It turned out that it was just fine! I told my waiter (a really nice guy!) that I hadn't had steak before, and he got extremely excited and went back and got the head chef. The head chef was even MORE excited that he got to be the one to make me my first steak. I gladly accepted my waiter's recommendation for the filet mignon, medium rare. The waiter gave me updates as to its progress as it was cooking (not sure if this is a normal thing or if they were just extremely excited about the first steak thing). Sure enough, the filet mignon in huckleberry sauce was a pretty good first steak to have! The waiter and head chef both made sure to see if I liked it. I left the waiter a decent tip (20%), but as far as I can tell, he didn't accept it. They were way too nice! The service here is absolutely wonderful, and I can't compare it to other steaks I've had, but I sure thought it was tasty!

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    When I used to work three blocks away I came here a lot more often for happy hour. I had forgotten how good it was until I came by with some friends on Sunday. First off $1 fresh shucked oysters during HH. Only one of oyster is on special so if you want anything else, then it'll cost you a little more. For our HH, we had Miyagi, which are delicious. They're not quite as buttery as my personal favorite Kumamoto, however. Regardless, the three of us still managed to plow away 4 dozen oysters. For those who aren't quite as fond of oysters will still find some excellent specials. The buffalo popcorn shrimp are really good. The sauce they use is really sweet but it's cut with a dash of blue cheese on top. The shrimp then sit on a bed of fries that's just soaking up the yummy sauce. The mini sirloin sliders were pretty good, but not nearly as good as the prime rib sliders at Ruth Chris. They were respectable and an excellent value for $5. For better or worse, the decor at the Brooklyn hasn't changed at all in over 10 years. It makes the place feel familiar, but also really dated.

    (4)

  • El G.

    Food was delicious, great service and good bar with a pretty relaxed atmosphere. Had the seafood bouillabaisse and it was excellent. Also had a sampler of local brews, others in my group had steak which they enjoyed also. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Adam P.

    I loved this oyster bar when I was in Seattle. The guy tending bar was incredibly knowledgeable when it came to the regional oysters. On his advice, I went for the sampler platter, and I could not have been more happy. Each oyster had its own distinct flavor, and home boy behind the bar pegged each one. The atmosphere was comfortable and gave a sort of Cheers vibe... the TV show, local, friendly vibe, not the actual bar in Boston. The food was great, the beers cold, and the oysters fresh, what more can one ask for from this establishment? Friendly service, yeah, they had that too! The price was not too bad, and the oysters were fresh as fresh can be. I can not wait to go back to The Brooklyn!

    (5)

  • leeanne l.

    i loved their clam chowder and the bouillabaisse was super hearty-i've never eaten better polenta. the service was great too! our server was really friendly without being overbearing, had a great sense of humor and was pretty.

    (5)

  • Eric G.

    Great food but this place is full of attitude. Waiters, bartenders and management. Not the typical Seattle kindness.

    (2)

  • Chantelle E.

    I have been here a few times now and only have one complaint. The bartender! This place is great, nice ambiance, great food, great staff... but this guy behaved as if we were inconveniencing him by pulling up a chair at his bar. Even the patrons next to us snickered under their breath at how rude he was. If you want this to be 5 stars, the staff has to treat the customers that way!

    (3)

  • Rolando R.

    5 star all the way.... A must visit place in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Brian N.

    My girlfriend took me there for my birthday. For my main course, I ordered the filet. I ordered it med rare and it came out just ok...a quarter of it came out well done and one side was completely charred on the outside. I was disappointed and let the executive chef know. He apologized and offered me a free dessert, which I declined. We continued to chat and he asked me if I'd ever come back again. I replied, "probably not." He asked if I could cook. I said yes and he went to the back and brought back two huge filets packed in ice. He told me to take it home and again apologized for the burnt steak. Never has a chef ever compensated me like this. I was impressed. I took it home and two days later cooked it a lot better than his kitchen.

    (4)

  • Lady B.

    One of the best happy hour spots of all time from coast to coast! I have recommended this spot to every person I know who has visited Seattle and everyone raved about their experience. Pros: Mini Kobe Beef Burgers, Oysters (kumamotos -faves), fries, cocktails are excellent, the men who shuck the oysters are friendly and soooo fast! Cons: Only in Seattle

    (5)

  • Erik H.

    Great atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and fabulous food. The salmon was fresh and perfectly cooked. The calamari appetizer was spot on. Service? Excellent. Darnell was very professional, personable and deliberate. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Nathan M.

    The Baker's Dozen variety platter of delicious raw oysters on the half-shell make this establishment worth a visit. 7/8 of the different varieties were caught in WA, which was fitting for a Seattle restaurant. The scallops, lobster ravioli, and clams were all quite alright, but starting the meal off with the great oysters really sets the bar high.

    (4)

  • Nathan T.

    It's tempting to blow this kind of place off as a pretentious wannabe of the big boys in the steak game in Seattle, but having eaten there a few times I've generally found a good vibe and good food. It is true that they are not delivering quite as good or as consistent a product as someone like the Metropolitan, but they charge quite a bit less too. The steaks are generally well prepared, seasoned properly, cooked properly, and served quickly. I did have one ribeye that was overdone and they freaked out and acted like it was a mortal sin and brought me a new one. The sides with the steaks are sadly lackluster. Vaguely gluey mashed potatoes and bland beans or carrots. They are fine, but seem a bit downmarket compared with the rest of the experience. I have had a selection of other dishes and appetizers and they are generally good, but they always feel a bit out of place and lacking in character. Some of them seem too much like they are partially prepared offerings from a service food vendor, but perhaps that is just the cooking style. Overall, these items are enjoyable and flavorful but don't convince me that they are worth the price that is being charged. The oysters always seem fresh, and they definitely make it feel like an event to have them. Service has always been excellent, albeit a bit weird with one waiter that looks like Dick Van Dyke and another that looks like Robert Downey Jr. If these guys weren't so up market in price, location, and atmosphere they would get a 4 star...it just seems to underperform peers in this genre as it is.

    (3)

  • Peter S.

    Good food and ambiance. A great place to entertain a customer.

    (4)

  • Neil N.

    Dined here with a group on the Sunday b4 Memorial Day, so pardon the late review. Why I gave them 4 stars: -oysters, for my 2nd try at oysters, not bad. The sauce and horseradish made them enjoyable. Kumamoto oysters were very good, would recommend. -service was excellent; the server gave us tasty bread with olive oil and vinegar to snack on and made some great food/wine recommendations. Didn't wait long for meals to arrive and I felt they checked up on us at the right time. -presentation of the meals on the plate is one of their specialties; actually felt bad digging into dessert after seeing the way it was presented. -caprese salad was better than I expected, mozzarella was fantastic(and I ain't a big cheese fan, so I rarely say that) -NY strip was well-cooked and loved the sour cream mashed potatoes -loved the warm valrhona chocolate cake, finished that in record time! Why I didn't give them 5 stars: - overall, the NY strip was great,but had a tad too much peppercorn for my liking. -table was a bit dark. not sure if we could request booth or counter seating, but those seats looked comfy and more enjoyable. -not much of a view as we were tucked in the back. They definitely deserve their accolades for their service and seafood selection. The meal per person, with dinner, dessert, and drinks, came to roughly 65-80 per person. Not too bad, as I've definitely spent more. As a steakhouse, I'd probably go with Daniel's, Ruth Chris, or the Met, but this is a great establishment for their service and for a nice dinner if you're not into the waterfront thing. Plus, great location if you're staying downtown or goin to SAM or Symphony. Definitely would love to go back for happy hour and/or sit in the booth or captain's chair at the counter! Great dinner to cap off my stay in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Greta D.

    always a fan of the oyster bar, and their calamari is one my favorites in Seattle. I'd agree with the never a bad meal comment made by another reviewer. Sure beats McCormicks (not to be confused with McCormick & Schmitt). I heard and could tell that they've gone commisary style with soups and chowders, which brought me back to The Brooklyn for lunch. No commisary with The Brooklyn. I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Richard S.

    This is my first time to Seattle and I asked my hotel for a great martini and steak place and they sent me here. It was very average and over priced. I have to admit they do steak very good. My filet was done perfectly, but everything else very average. the foie gras, was over cooked and paying $18 for that was a rip off, they should serve it right or don't offer it. I was suppose to have root vegitables and got two small carrots and to onion rings. I asked for Woodford Reserve neat and got it served in a libby's rock glass not a snifter. If the waitress addressed every time as "my friend" I was going to throw up. She did it all the time! I came to Seattle expecting culinary creativity and cutting edge. I hope I find it on my remaining days here in Seattle but this was far from it. Even the martini was subpar, small and not ice cold. I would of been better off going to a chain restaurant like Capital Grill which I think is average too but at least consistent and better than this. I rate Capital Grill at a 3 star. Sad thing is, I talked to the waitress and politely expressed my feelings and one of the chefs and they did nothing. If they were smart they would of cooked an other piece of foie gras on the house and served it next to the steak. Oh and I aske the waitress for Mario Batali's fathers restaurant address Salumi and she told it to me but you would think she would at least write it down. This place misses on several points and I am really not that picky just expect a level of quality for what I am paying.

    (2)

  • Albert E.

    I was in the Downtown Seattle area on a business trip and I came here very very hungry after a long hard day of working on my feet. I came here on a friend's suggestion and the restaurant did not disappoint. My party started with the Calamari Rings and Baker's Dozen Oysters as the appetizers. Another ordered a steak, one ordered the salmon, I ordered the halibut. I tried a little bit of everything which includes the dinner and dessert wines. The entire staff was very friendly and accomodating and explained everything about what we were all ordered. It really helped when she even gave us an explanation about the Bakers Dozen Oysters. The experience was very YUMMY and four stars from me about the Brooklyn of the Northwest.

    (4)

  • Doreen H.

    The food was fantastic and the service was phenomenal. I was in Seattle for work so I was dining solo at the Chef's Counter. I had a dozen assorted oysters, and the tuna tartare and sea scallop/foie gras appetizers. Randall was my waiter and he listened to my preferences and made great suggestions... the "attentive but I'm not going to hover over you" type. I would have taken pictures if I hadn't been so busy scarfing down my food. Very reasonably priced restaurant. Can't wait to come back!

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    The raw oysters here are excellent. The other food I've had has been good too (though not quite as good as the oysters!) They have an oyster sampler plate and you get 13 different kinds of oysters. What I like to do is go with a friend and we each order the sampler plate and then we compare our experience of each oyster. Super fun. I had not had a raw oyster until a few years ago and this place is where I had my first. It was a oralgasmic experience fer sure. I couldn't believe I had waited that long to experience a raw oyster! If you like raw oysters or if you are ready to be brave and try them, I say choose here.

    (5)

  • Frederick G.

    What a great place...One of my favs..I love the mussels ..and the pork chop...(the mussels are on the happy hour menu). I love going here when I have had a rough day at work and have a great Bloody Mary..love the fresh shaved horsradish..What a great place .a always changing happy hour menu keeps you guessing ...but always a few favs still on there. Went here for dinner this weekend and as always service food and atmosphere was great..

    (5)

  • L O.

    Dinner here is always pretty tasty, but if I'm spending that kind of money on dinner I'd rather eat somewhere else. Their happy hour, however, is a great deal. $1 oysters are hard to beat! Along with a $5 cosmo...I was a happy camper. Their mussels and bruschetta were pretty decent for $5 or $6. They also had beer/wine/vodka samplers where you could sample 4 drinks & 4 paired oysters for about $13!

    (4)

  • randomtask ..

    Had a taste for chowder on a visit to Seattle. A friend recommended this place. Chowder was just ok. Really heavy with butter and cream. Didn't get much clams or other veggies. Salmon was overcooked. It was hard and dry. The veggies were colder than I expect. Overall, I was not impressed considering the prices they ask for. But I might be in the minority as the place was fairly full on a weeknight. Drinks come in girlie glasses with sugar around the rim. no thanks.

    (3)

  • Dan R.

    This is the only restaurant I insist on visiting every time I come to Seattle. Great selection of tequila, beer, wine and cocktails. Fresh seafood prepared just right in a fabulous environment. On a busy night, eating at the bar by the kitchen is a great experience.

    (4)

  • Angela M.

    Had a LOVELY meal at The Brooklyn. Food was tasty, atmosphere was comfortable (more casual than The Met). But I have to mention a very special server, Roger. He made our experience exponentially better. He was jovial, efficient, he made excellent recommendations, and he read his audiences very well. For example, he joked around with our table and the table next to ours, but was more reserved to the table behind us, who sent off very subtle cues that they didn't want to be bothered. I'm sure all of the servers are excellent here. It IS The Brooklyn, after all. However, I'm specifically asking for Roger when I go back!

    (5)

  • Mike N.

    LOVED it! In addition to having a delicious selection of oysters, the bartender makes a great vodka martini (although the glass is a bit over-the-top fancy). Loved the ambience. Also nice that it's literally 3 minutes away from the University St light-rail station.

    (5)

  • Casey K.

    Recently visited Seattle and got this recommendation from our hotel concierge (Hotel Monaco). Walked in, got seated in the most uncomfortable table ever, asked to be moved, rude waiter sent over ruder manager, got sent to the bar, didn't want to eat there and left. No one cared, the attitude was revolting and I am sure I didn't miss much. Looked like another overrated, overpriced joint and even if it wasn't, with service and attitude like that, I wouldn't wait to find out. Thumbs DOWN!

    (1)

  • Eat M.

    I love this place. One of my favorites. Great service, great food, amazing oyster selection, good happy hour. This place ROCKS!

    (5)

  • Loren D.

    Here with a group of folks. All agree a great place to eat. Scallops are awesome. The boullabaisse is very nice. Drinks are fun: try the Sidecar. We will come back. Next time we will check out the captains chairs at bar.

    (4)

  • Ray I.

    NEVER DISAPPOINTED, over the past 6 years. When ever I am downtown for a sit-down lunch, I go to The Brooklyn. The servers are attentive & friendly. The seafood is as fresh as can be. The lunch menu is jam-packed with traditional NW & Thai influenced specials: I prefer the fish, chip, & calamari combination (this offering is intermittently on the menu, but always available by request), the Thai dipping sauce is great, The Brooklyn Burger is very well executed, Thai Mussel Soup (again not always on the menu, but look for it & ask [you might just get it]) A $10.99 meal leaves me satisfied & full into the evening. Reservations are advised atleast 24 hours ahead, seating is available at the bar or outside (weather permiting, just don't sit close to the escalator. There is a smoking area above you & ash has landed in my food).

    (4)

  • WK H.

    Best happy hour that I have been to so far. The food quality is 5 star. Their mussels and their oysters are fresh and plus they give you a lot! I found their service to be above other seafood restaurants. They take happy hour seriously. Many places understaff, but not here. Its what I expect from a top tier seafood restaurant.

    (5)

  • Charles S.

    OOHH, HELL YEAH!!! Brooklyn Rocks!!! But don't try it unless you are a serious Oyster Lover... Hafta Try the Bakers Dozen Oysters. Fabulous. Good value for the money... It was $28 for them and if that is too steep for you they do a Beer & Oyster Sampler or Wine & Oyster Sampler for like $10 to 14 Great deal. Freshest Oysters I have had for a long time.... & I love oysters. Our Table had the bouillabaisse which was also Great and Fresh... Superb Flavor. Fillet Mignon Steak was awesome too. Waite Staff was totally on the ball and They do some rocking mixed drinks too.... Huge mojitos for like $8. WORTH it. Our table also had the Quail Entree & Duck entree Crab Cake and The Sliders from the bar... Nothing was less that terrific. Highly Recommend it if you are in town It is a must. I wish We lived closer so I could go more often.

    (5)

  • j m.

    The crab cakes here are so delish. They have Henry Weinhard's on tap, served cold cold cold just how I like it and my husband is in LOVE with the oyster selection. Always fresh, always good and great service everytime we went. It's pricey but worth it. It's a good date night location or great place to take friends and family you want to impress with a good meal.

    (5)

  • Tara B.

    enjoyed the most amazing oysters i have ever had, along with a fabulous scallop dish, Caesar salad and top notch Manhattans!

    (5)

  • Critic S.

    I was worried when I walked into this place and it was super dark on a bright, sunny day. But my nicoise salad was surprisingly delicious, with big pieces of tuna, perfectly seared on the outside. Dessert was a s'mores parfait which I'm still thinking about 24 hours later: marshmallow fluff, chocolate mousse, housemade graham crackers. OMG. I will definitely go back and have another one.

    (4)

  • Sharlene C.

    my coworker recommended the spot for dinner as she had been previously. i just wanted some good seafood so wasn't to picky. i shared a baker''s dozen of the oysters. the first few are singles so you gotta rock, paper, scissors for your favs. my coworker and i were paired perfectly because he likes them briney and i sweet. we both got the Northwest Bouillabaisse, which for me was pretty salty. Even my briny coworker thought it was salty. my other coworker (the recommendee) got the steak oscar and loved teh crab meat topping. I had a bit of her mash and it was delightful. i skipped dessert except for a spoonful of the rasberry sorbet. my other coworker got the s'mores though she wasn't that excited about digging for her mashmellow from a jar. probs won't be back as many other seafood joints in seattle. the ambience is grea though with high back booths and throne like chairs at the bar.

    (3)

  • Anthony N.

    The Brooklyn is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I've enjoyed all my meals there, both in the dining room for a 'real'' dinner and at the bar for happy hour eats. The happy hour menu changes on a regular basis, which is nice in that it provides variety. I went today and had the happy hour oysters @ $1.25 ea(decent), Seafood Louie Rolls @ $6 (2 good sized rolls full of a variety of seafood that was very tasty and a great value, and the Pizza @ $6 (extemely tasty). They had a Chardonnay, Cabernet Savignon, and a Merlot for the $3 happy hour. The Chardonnay was too sweet for my tastes. The Cabernet was decent but not great. Didn't try the Merlot. The service was great.

    (5)

  • Kathy S.

    On the recommendation of a co-worker, supported by enthusiastic Yelp reviews, my husband and I ate here last weekend. It lived up to its reputation. The oysters were delicious; the accompanying mignotte one of the best I've had. The desserts were amazing - especially the chocolate cake. The wine recommendations were spot on. The halibut, sadly, a bit dry. Others gave it excellent reviews so maybe we had it on an off night. But the small plate of clams! OMG!!!! By far the BEST steamed clams either of us have ever eaten. If not for the halibut, and the slightly unfriendly attitude of the waiter at the beginning of our meal, I'd give the restaurant five stars. If you like good seafood and funky restaurant style, this is a great place to go!

    (4)

  • Brian L.

    can you ever be mad at a $1 oyster happy hour??? i didn't think so... happy hour beers don't hurt either. didn't have time to eat a full meal but was looking to kill some time and the brooklyn seafood, steak, and oyster house ended up being an excellent choice. cheers...

    (4)

  • hellokittynme ..

    the order: bar mussels $4.99 oysters $ 11.88/dozen Raspberry Lemondrop $4.99 Hefenweizen $2.99/glass I'm not a fan of mussels, I didn't want to order them but we did. I ate them and they became my favorite part of the meal. The oysters were okay, they were too small. The Raspberry Lemondrop was alright, just alright. The service was very friendly and accomodating.

    (4)

  • Christine O.

    We had a really nice meal at the Brooklyn Restaurant. We didn't have reservations so our seating choices were limited. The hostess was courteous by letting us know that if we choose the table she had open, there would be a large party coming in later. Our other option was at the counter, we choose the table. The place is so intimate and open that there didn't seem to be a bad table in the house. Our appetizer of Calamari was perfectly prepared with just the right amount of spice to it. We dined on Penn Cove mussels (really tender) and Duck, both were delightful. Our waiter recommended a local Cabernet that was a nice compliment to the Duck. We finished our meal with a key lime desert that was scrumptious. The service was attentive and pleasant, with the timing of the meal at a nice relaxing pace. Our waiter had a great personality. After learning our food preferences he even took the time to recommend some other places to eat while we were in town. We will definitely go back to this restaurant next time either of us is in Seattle.

    (5)

  • J C.

    This place is one of my favorite happy hours in Seattle. The only reason why they don't get 5 stars is that they recently raised the prices of their raw oysters to $1.25 instead of $1.00. But I have had lots of raw oysters at different establishments in Seattle, and the Brooklyn are the best and freshest. All they need is a squeeze of lemon, and you're in heaven. Also, we can never make Elliot's happy hour since we work and can't get there early enough. I appreciate that the Brooklyn has happy hour every day of the week, even on the weekend. The drink deals are also awesome, with beers on tap for $3 and glass of wine for $3 or 4. Some of the other food items on the happy hour are hit and miss, the fish and chips are pretty good, but nothing else wows me as much as the oysters do. I have never been here for dinner, their regular menu is pretty pricey. But definitely go for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Sam E.

    I love this place. Either slurping oysters during happy hour or a fresh seafood concoction at dinner, it's just quality food with excellent preparation. They have a choice of 13 different oysters at the bar with optional vodka pairings. For dinner, their halibut or salmon offerings are always excellent.

    (5)

  • Inigo M.

    Outstanding raw oysters. Tender and juicy calamari steak. Attentive, courteous, fast, and knowledgeable service.

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    One of the top ten meals of my life. Impeccably prepared food, with formulation that shatters the norms established by traditional steak and seafood restaurants. I had the seared ahi tuna with braised pork belly in a cherry foie gras reduction. Yum! The oysters were fresh and delicious, the wine list was comprehensive, and the cocktails were innovative and well-conceived. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, and was able to comfortably advise us on the highlights of the various offerings.

    (5)

  • Brandie S.

    My stay in Seattle was far too short, but boy am I glad we hit The Brooklyn while there. Thanks Yelp! We took full advantage of HH with $1 oysters and $4 martinis. Our bartender was really on top of his game, kept the drinks full and the tasty treats coming. Even lots of extra bread for that YUMMY sauce that comes with clams. Cream and garlic and butter and bacon and OH MY- it was THAT good. For $4! We also tried the mussels and slurped our way through quite a few outstanding oysters. Happy Hour is M-F, 4-7 (I think... check their site) Don't miss it!

    (4)

  • Cynthia G.

    They live up to their specialty! The oysters are amazingly creamy and good. The service was impeccable. Roger our server made us feel so welcome. The amount of food you get is amazing. The food is well seasoned and it's worth every penny you pay. For a city dine, this is a great place.

    (5)

  • Bonnie S.

    Been to the Brooklyn every time we're in Seattle-It's a must do. We called for reservations last minute on a Sat. night, there were five of us. They found us a table in the bar-Good corner location but it was a bit of a squeeze. Oyster sampler was delicious, server knew all the details. We ordered mostly apps, soups and salads (all delicious) except one guy went for a steak. Unfortunately the steak was grisly and tough. Server asked about it, he hesitated. She said "Tell me".....so he did. She took it off our bill. We'll keep them on our list of Seattle favorites. Great time with good friends, good food and great service.

    (4)

  • David R.

    We had a wonderful meal. The food was delicious and well priced. The service was great. The bottles of wine were reasonable. Our entire meal cost less than a comparable meal at any of the best restaurants in Tucson. I was pleasantly surprised. We went again for happy hour and found they had great specials.

    (5)

  • Aaron L.

    Decent old-school downtown fish place. The big a plush seats add a dressed-up feel to the place, but it's hardly pretentious. Our server was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The clam chowder was excellent: not too soupy, not too chunky, not at all gritty. The halibut I had was quite fresh (as it should be) with a nice sauce and veggies. A nice place to go with out of town guests or on some other semi-splurgy budget.

    (4)

  • Ian K.

    I'm extremely pleased with everything that I experienced here. The service was friendly, not pushy. The food was excellent and just as described in the menu. The drinks were good, and not stingy. I guess I didn't realize what 3 $'s meant, but it is an accurate description of the restaurant, and honestly I was a little surprised by the prices in the menu when we sat down, but once the food arrived, it didn't really matter. I had the lamb, and my friend the quail. There was plenty of food for each of us, and it was cooked perfectly. I rarely give 5 stars, but I'm extremely pleased with my experience here tonight.

    (5)

  • Terry P.

    The Brooklyn is great for Happy Hour...7-days a week from 4-6:30pm Great appetizers and drinks. Get there early or you'll be standing. Rocco the bartender was the best, but I haven't seen him for a while. Dinner is spendy but delicious and the High Back seating to watch the kitchen happenings is a great way to have some fun.

    (5)

  • Cecile R.

    Had dinner on a week night with my family. I felt underdressed. My niece's filet looked excellent; my sister inlaw's halibut was undercooked.* The bouillbaisse was delicious but it came with 5 empty clam shells. I should have known better when I heard the waiter say they "just ran out of clams". We had some strawbeery type dessert which was tasty, we ate the entire plate. May return one day. *the waiter made up for it.

    (3)

  • Brandon S.

    The Brooklyn is the type of place that caters to all palates.They offer an array of meals, I recommend the fillet minion which is so tender you could practically eat it with a spoon. They also have a nice selection of wine. The bar looks nice, though I've never been there for happy hour so I cannot review that aspect of the restaurant. Overall, I would have to say The Brooklyn is probably one of the better restaurants in the city and if you're looking for a good steak, it's good alternative to the pricey Metropolitan.

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    I had a lunch with a client here. It was recommended by the client, and it's obviously didn't disappoint me with both the quality and quantity of the food. Very tasty, and very nice presentation. I really have no complain about this place and its food. I guess that since it's really good, you normally have to have a reservation for lunch, otherwise, you won't be able to get a place.

    (4)

  • Kathy J.

    Went to Saturday Happy Hour and got the pony-tailed bartender. The Brooklyn WAS an old favorite, ten plus years ago. Parking nearby became impossible and the weekend happy hour too competitive. We figured between it being off season and we clearly being locals (we were dressed for walking, not the symphony at Benaroya) we could buzz in at 3:00 for a dozen oysters, glass of wine, no harm, no foul. Bartender acted as if waiting on us was cruel and unusual punishment. I can get the same quality oysters and wine, with far better service at 8 places in a 6 block radius. Why would I go out of my way to be treated like dirt at a formerly solid establishment, which set the standard for 'How To Serve Seafood in Seattle'? Seriously, my kids grew up wearing Brooklyn t-shirts, we went to the annual oyster festival on the patio when Mr. Pony-Tail was ten years old-yeah, he isn't THAT old and neither am I. But I have a long memory and the attitude amongst the service staff is new and unattractive. Top quality oysters, great geography and a bitching happy hour does not compensate for being treated so poorly for no apparent reason other than not being a 6' tall blonde Russian woman. Flying Fish has happy hour oysters for fifty cents and the service staff is top notch. Go there, not here. I hate advocating for South Lake Union, but if the downtown bastions are willing to treat reasonably dressed locals so poorly, SLU wins.

    (1)

  • Michael H.

    We went to The Brooklyn on Friday night about 7.45 PM. We were seated promptly (we had a reservation) and greeted by a friendly waiter. From there, it was a very inconsistent and at times disappointing ride. After about a 15-20 minute wait for drinks, we finally placed our appetizer and dinner orders. (The lemon drop, by the way, was excellent.) I ordered a half-dozen oysters which were served on ice with three different accompaniments. These were good and I'd have them again. My wife and daughter started with crab cakes that were pretty mediocre (then again, the only crab cakes I've ever really raved about were at Oceanaire in DC). Fully an hour after we had been seated, the entrees arrived. (My wife was making jokes at this point about how "the Blue Team seems to be falling behind in the dinner service.") I had the salmon, my son had a ribeye steak, daughter had the scallops, and my wife had the bouillabaise. All of the flavors were very nice. Unfortunately, my salmon was at best lukewarm, and the scallops were not only VERY VERY rare they were literally cold. The bouillabaise was warm, and I understand the steak was fantastic. We had no room for dessert, but went ahead and had some anyway. The cheesecake was OK, but the lemon chiffon cake was quite good. Start to finish, this was about a two hour dinner which easily should've taken place in half the time. The tab pushed nearly three bills. Given this, I have to say I really expected much better. Had I not been so tired and had the service not been so absurdly slow, I would have sent the scallops and salmon back. However, I wasn't willing to wait what I would expect to be 30 minutes for replacements. I'll bet this place is better than it showed on Friday, and I would be willing to try it again, but not on a Friday night with a 7.45 PM seating.

    (2)

  • Lutz L.

    Excellent food great presentation with very attentive waiters. Best value in town when it comes to fresh and delicious fish. I can really recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    I really don't want to give this place 3 stars but I feel it is my duty to the steak community. But you must understand the circumstances. First, I ordered a NY strip to go, so I did not dine in. I know what your thinking but I literally live across the street so it was hot and fresh when I ate it. The steak was ok, quality of the meat was ok, I do not think it is Prime grade. I personally would have liked the steak to be seasoned a little more. The apergus and mashed were good. It was a an excellent meal for $44, but If I had gone there with my wife and dropped $250 on dinner for two with drinks and all.......I would not have been as satisfied. Seems like a great place for oysters, but I did not sample those. Seems like the type of place businessmen go for drinks afterwork, their happy hour looks nice. Living across the street it always seem like the place is busy. I am an EXTREMELY avid steak eater with pretty refined tastes when it comes to red meat, so most people would prob not give this steak only 3 stars, but if your looking for the best steak possible, this is not your place in Seattle. My other reviews on here will tell you who that is!

    (3)

  • Jamie H.

    i recommend it for steak and scotch. i've been in a few times, good service and conversation, price/value ok...

    (3)

  • Kandi K.

    Oh my effing God. This is my favorite restaurant. Too bad I live in San Francisco and can't dine at the Brooklyn every weekend. The first time I walked in, I thought to myself, "This dive looks like it might have decent fish and chips." I was puzzled by all the well-dressed people. It all made sense once I got my food. We ordered a raw oyster sampler. The oysters all had wonderful, clean flavors with various amounts of saltiness and sweetness. I ordered the scallops with fois gras and vanilla-carrot puree--absolutely TO DIE FOR. If you haven't been to the Brooklyn, you are missing out!!!! And if you live in Seattle...I HATE YOU.

    (5)

  • Eric M.

    I was looking for the best oysters I could find in Seattle over the weekend, and this is where I found them. If you like oysters this is a great place to get them on the half-shell.

    (5)

  • megan d.

    This is one of my personal favorite standbys. This place is great for a casual after noon in the bar or a business meeting in restaurant. The brooklyn has a wide variety of fresh oysters that they'll even shuck in front of you if your at the bar. I've never once been disappointed by their seafood selection however the portabello polenta is still one of my favorite dishes (great for vegetarians). This place is also located conveniently only a couple blocks away from benaroya hall and the seattle art museum, they have an oyster happy hour that goes from 4:30 till 10.

    (5)

  • zee s.

    The food is fine, but rather uninteresting, and they seem to try to make up for it by making the portions huge. The service is acceptable. Really, there's nothing to recommend this place and I can't imagine why someone would go here when there are plenty of delicious places within a three-block radius.

    (2)

  • Anca S.

    Beware the burger. Yummy, however, I only ate half of mine and for the rest of the day I felt as though I had a large rock sitting in my stomach. Fries were good. I intend to go back and try some other items.

    (3)

  • Alison L.

    I LOVED the brooklyn. My steak was fantastic and the drinks...Oh my dear lord... The Brooklyn's lemon-basil cocktail is heaven on the rocks. I would seriously go back there simply for that drink. Amazing. I also loved the service and our experience in general. We sat up by the kitchen and were able to watch the chefs, but it was different than the average experience because we sat in these leather swivel seats that were taller than our heads and enclosed to the point where you could sit and talk to your companion, and it felt like it was you two, the chefs, and no one else. Fantastic.

    (5)

  • Aitch A.

    Mediocre food; seriously over-priced. Bread tastes as if it were manufactured at the Kleenex factory. Salad had sugared dressing, not herbs. Meat entree was cold and tasteless. Seafood curry drowned in heavy cream to hide the paucity of fish. This restaurant clearly is cutting back on quality while extorting the consumer: Dinner for two with no alcohol came to $150. But maybe everything seemed worse after the haughty front desk woman had the server sit us next to the bathroom. When we asked to move so as not to hear the toilets flush, she didn't even apologize.

    (1)

  • Lisa H.

    Excellent meal here on a Sunday evening. Missed the touted Happy Hour but a great time nonetheless. Ordered the oyster/wine taster - great value and anexceptional way to try out some new oyster varieties. Steaks were also exceptional and our waitress was very flexible and creative with a few of our dietary restrictions.

    (4)

  • Beth N.

    Wonderful happy hour! Great selection of apps! Super deal on oysters.

    (4)

  • Ass Man Z.

    Alright, if you've read any of my other reviews, you'll notice I'm not a big fan of over-priced, over-rated and over-hyped restaurants in Seattle, but The Brooklyn is an exception. I used to work in the WAMU tower and would go here quite often, mostly for HH (which I can't reccommend enough), but I have had dinner here many times, as well. I would lean more towards the seafood, rather than the steak and yes, damn good and very wide selection of oysters...and scotch...probably due to the fact there a lot of law firms and of course, bankers in the WAMU tower. Try the HH but be prepared to wait for a place to sit.

    (5)

  • katharine s.

    I only started eating meat like 2 years ago but for what it's worth I had the best steak I've ever eaten here.

    (5)

  • tiara a.

    from tacoma and my boyfriend and i were looking for a nice place to go for his birthday with a deeelicious steak, thanks to yelp we found the brooklyn! after reading a few reviews we decided this sounded like the best place to go so we dressed up and went--which was a mistake because everyone was dressed rather casually, so dont over do it. we got there at 8 and got lucky because we got to park on the side of the street for free right in front of the restaurant. the waitress was super friendly and bubbly and checked on us a good amount of times but not overly. they dont have that big of a menu and we both got the steak oscar, and i wouldnt get anything different in the future! it was one of the best steaks ive ever had, top 3 at least!!! the waitress asked us to cut the steaks in front of her so she could make sure they were cooked to our desire, and they werent! they were both too bloody and rare but she kindly took them back and when she returned they were perfect! to top it all off we had the poached pears for dessert with french vanilla ice cream and it it was all together DIVINE. GO GO GO !!!

    (5)

  • Ames C.

    Used to work at the WaMu tower, so a few of us would go down for happy hour every few weeks. Oysters are what they are known for, but I would highly recommend the Bloody Mary to accompany your slurp-fest. So far the best that I've had (it's my favorite cocktail). I haven't been since I moved to SF a year and half ago, but if they haven't changed the recipe, it consists of at least tomato juice, fresh shaved horseradish, tabasco, black pepper, garnished with a pickled green bean and sometimes a pearl onion or two. Give it some gas with your favorite vodka (the house selection works just fine) and this drink is really top notch.

    (4)

  • Malia J.

    My husband and I just celebrated our 10 yr wedding anniversary and went to the brooklyn for dinner. It was great! They catered our wedding reception 10 years ago so we thought this would be a great place to go. I had the salmon/halibut sampler and my husband had the salmon. We both thought that our dinners were fabulous. Great flavor, but nothing over powered the flavor of the fish. We had the chocolate cake for dessert. It was really good too. I wish they had a more diverse dessert menu. This was the only thing on it that sounded decadent. It was really good and we were glad we ordered it. Just wish they had more to offer for desserts.

    (5)

  • Leif E.

    I love to go here for the seafood. I had one of the best times of my life at the Brooklyn. Me and my friend Zane ended up hanging out there one evening. We spend the whole time at the oyster bar. We pretty much just ordered appetizers and loads of drinks. The chef at the bar was top notch. He brought us over a comped locks and caviar plate. It was the best. We both has such a great time we totally forgot about how lame our dates were.

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    This place has fabulous oyster deals for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Ally A.

    Had lunch there today--we are 20 year customers--will never go there again. Terrible experience-place has gone way downhill! Waiter didn't ever take a drink order. Couldn't get anyone to refill our water. Took 25 minutes to get our order (hardly anyone was in there). Ordered the cobb salad, which had chicken pieces that were so shriveled and dried up that they were inedible. They were literally dripping with some type of balsamic sauce (I ordered dressing on the side). The tomato wedges weren't fresh, they were dried and shriveled also. Miniscule amount of avocado. Waiter acted annoyed when I pointed out the rock hard chicken pieces. Pepper shaker had no pepper in it. Our credit card sat out after we had put our napkins on our table for over 10 minutes while several staff members, including the confused looking manager walked by several times. Finally had to walk up to hostess section to get our bill to leave--she was heavily involved in her People magazine. Advice: don't go there! Terrible food and service!

    (1)

  • K B.

    The BEST Calamari in the city! It's a great place to go for dinner, one of my favorites. Excellent service and excellent food, I'm always in the best mood after an evening at The Brooklyn!

    (5)

  • Victoria H.

    I went to the Brooklyn (A co-workers suggestion) yesterday for lunch, despite loathing Seafood. I had been here before about a year ago and had memories of mediocre food but this time it was surprisingly, wicked good. I was shocked at the fast service when first entering. We went at 12 and didn't have to wait at all. I don't know if this is normal for a midweek lunch rush or if we were just lucky. Our waiter was not only gorgeous, in a cute, smart, quirky way, but very attentive but not too attentive to the point of being bothersome. I ordered the Filet Roquefort. I am not a huge meat eater but again my coworkers insist I try it as it was one of his favorites. I was hesitant of the potatoes with horseradish but proceeded to get the dish anyway. I must admit, the meat wasn't cooked as much as I like (I order medium and it came about medium rare) but I decided not to have them cook it more because my boss kept glancing at her watch every five minutes talking about how we didn't have enough time. I was glad I didn't because it was scrumptious. The potatoes, meat and vegetables they chose worked very well together. The sauce was amazing. All in all I would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Jen S.

    We had a 9:30PM reservation, showed up and was met by a hostess with an attitude problem. We were seated and our waiter had an attitude problem. He told us "the kitchen closes in 30 min, figure out what you want fast." Seriously? 10PM on a Saturday night and oh by the way, the Seahawk playoff game just got out. They were irritated that people came in for a drink, dinner and had to actually work. On the food side, my brother's steak was so-so. Nothing to write home about, if you want steak, go to the Metropolitan Grill or Capital Grill. I had a half dozen oysters, which were great, served with long strings of horseradish instead of diced up more appropriate for a bite. The wine list is good and they don't gouge you. We ordered the steak medallians in pepper sauce, medium. It was very rare, we sent it back. It tasted like spicy beef jerky. The peppercorns overpowered the entire dish and I found it inedible. We also ordered the lobster raviolli to share, it was OK. The waiter brought us a creme brulee to help make up for the dinner, wait and "100 people who just walked in." The top was burnt. Will we go back? No. I lived in Seattle 15 years without going to this place, I tried it. There are much better local steak houses.

    (2)

  • D Z.

    Excellent place for dinner. Slightly upscale. Recommend - New England clam chowder to share (relatively big portion), scallops Skip - lobster ravioli was good but don't fill up on it

    (5)

  • Jack Z.

    Coming from Bangkok, I have eaten a lot of fine dining places. Brooklyn's to me based on my past experiences, I would rate them as a great fine dining restaurant. This is due to the constant care of the waiter asking what we need. As for the food, we ordered the Lobster Ravioli, Crab Cake and the classic Alaskan True Cod fish and chips. They all taste very flavorful. The ravioli taste creamy and rich while the fish and chips is very tender. The selection of oysters are also delicious since you get a decently large size compared to the ones around town.

    (4)

  • Tammie E.

    Meh. More quantity here than quality. I love steak. Like, I LAVA it. No really, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it. So I like to think I know a thing or two about a good steakhouse. This place has been on my list of places to visit for a while. It's got pretty good reviews and I need to ensure I'm going to the best place in town when I get my steak fix on. It's not horrible, but it's not amazing. Meh. My husband and I dined with his sister and hubs over the holiday season; for the two of us, we got 2 drinks, uncorked a bottle of wine, had an appetizer, paid for some bread, had two steak entrees, paid for some extra bearnaise (I'll come back to this), and had a dessert all for $160 (not including tip). I think that's a pretty darn good price for all that food. So again, quantity is the emphasis here. The problems I had: * You had to pay for bread. Okay, fine, it's going to be some delish gourmet bread. No, it's literally just some small, generic loaf of french bread. Ugh. * Every potato they offered is smothered in cheese. I know, who doesn't love cheese. This crazy broad, I'm afraid. I just want a simple baked potato; but alas, they don't have any. Double ugh. * They secretly charge you for more bearnaise sauce. Backstory: I always order a filet oscar (so noms), and usually, I just want a TINY, ITTY, LITTLE bit more sauce because the crab sops it all up. I ask the server at other steakhouses, and get some, no charge, no fuss, no biggie. The problem I have here is the principal. I mean, if it's something you charge, the server should've said something. I just felt like this place just nickel and dimes you. And that doesn't really allow me to enjoy myself. It felt like an upscale Keg Steakhouse. Nothing wrong with the Keg; we go there for a free dinner on our birthday. But you go in knowing what you're getting. I guess with this place, it feels like it's trying to be something nicer, but it's not. Be real with me. Then I won't be disappointed. So bottom line: it's good. But there's better. :)

    (2)

  • Troy C.

    My husband and i celebrated our 1st anniversary and valentines day at the brooklyn, it was stunning. We could not have had a better meal. Service ... perfect, attentive and knowledgeable. Im celiac and not the easiest customer, they were fantastic. Atmosphere ... awesome clasdic seattle seafood house. Food ... did not miss a beat, one dish only got better with the next. - you must eat oysters here, u must. - seared scallop w foie gras ... pure heaven. - ceasar salad is perfect with white anchovy u can taste. - shrimp cocktail, big plump shrimp and instead of a ton of crap lettuce they use bay shrimp to fill the martini glass...brilliant - the ganache cake w hazelnut mousse is sinful and worth it. We had other items these are just the highlights. GO YOU WONT BE SORRY. IT'S AMAZING AND QUENTESSENTIALLY SEATTLE.

    (5)

  • Paul T.

    we had dinner here and it was one of the best meals on the trip. I went back twice for happy hour the next 2 days and filled up on oysters. The food is great, but it can get pricey at dinner. If you want great food and service, go here. I would dine here again if I am in town.

    (5)

  • Ivana Y.

    One of our favorite restaurants while visiting Seattle for the weekend! Came here for happy hour oysters; We had 3 dozen amongst ourselves BEFORE our dinner. I love how fresh the oysters were, and started our dinner with the white wine and oysters pairing. My favorite was defiantly the Gewurtztraminer, very crisp and refreshing! We also shared a small plate of scallops and fois gras, which was very rich and paired well with the scallops. For our entree, we shared the filet mignon, and it was massive! I'm glad we decided to share, as I tend to overeat while on vacation :/ Overall, we enjoyed our time here. My only complaint was the happy hour Chardonnay, which was undrinkable. Other than that, dinner was wonderful, and I would recommend this place to others.

    (4)

  • Ngan B.

    3.5 stars Wasn't expecting much with a walk-in on a Monday night but the food surprised us. Everything about this restaurant was extremely pleasant. Service was really good, our waitress never let the water go empty. Everything came out promptly. Food was really as well. We ordered the oysters, which were fresh and came with a lot of instructions on the sauce, what type etc... I ordered the sirloin while my bf ordered the chicken. The chicken came with really good sides including brussels sprouts, fried polenta and was cooked perfectly. The steak was ok, cooked really well but I didn't love the seasoning of it. We were too full to try the desserts but I'd definitely come back to try them!

    (4)

  • Alex C.

    Nice place to grab a bite in Seattle. Good atmosphere and service, and the food was solid as well. Tried several varieties of oysters, which were very good and shucked well. Yellowtail tuna was a solid entree, and everything else we tried was good.

    (4)

  • Dan Dan C.

    Totally classy place, fancy in all perspective. I had Hilary as my server, she is good at giving suggestion and took well care of my dinner. However, I think they are little under staff, she seemed to be really busy. I had four types oysters and small portion steak. Oysters are fabbbbbulous, the grapefruit sauce is the icing on cake. Muah! The steak had a great sauce and taste over all but way too salty, or maybe I'm just not a salty person. The quality of the dish is good just salty, make some personal request if u are not a salty person like me. The receptionist that answered my phone call has a great manner and gave great direction, im impressed.

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    Excellent meal for out of towner family. Great King salmon cooked just right. Oysters and filet are great too. You pay for what you get!

    (5)

  • Brian F.

    Excellent service , very fresh seafood. I only say at bar and had oysters and shrimp cocktail, not cheap but well worth the money for quality food.

    (5)

  • Erin J.

    Went here for happy hour. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Pros: Gorgeous restaurant. Everything was clean and classy looking. Loved that the bar had a couple TVs for the game tonight. Appreciated that there was a patio area, even though there were no seats available out there when we arrived. Drinks were yummy and affordable. Food was delicious for the most part. Highly recommend the homemade potato chips with onion dip... the chips are thin, crispy, and not too salty like a lot of chips are. The onion dip was creamy and flavorful. I also ordered the bleu cheese steak bites. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory with a great bite from the bleu cheese. The service was flawless. Orders were taken promptly and food and drinks came out quickly. When we asked to split checks, the bartender was extremely understanding and split them for us. Cons: the bar area was very crowded to the point we couldn't find four seats together. Outside, customers would pull two tables together just to set their stuff on top, which was quite frustrating. Inside, all the tables were taken. We had to ask a couple people to move down one seat so we could get four together at the bar. The price for the bleu cheese bites was a bit on the high side given the portion size and the fact one side of the steak had some gristle. The steak bites were also a little too done for my taste--they were medium well and I prefer medium rare. Tonight, the pros by far outweighed the cons. I will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Doug M.

    Came in during a busy happy hour on a Friday afternoon. The bar area was packed, and it was a little hard to find a place to stand, let alone sit. However, the wait was definitely worth it. We had order after order of the fresh oysters, which you can watch being shucked right in front of you at the bar. The bartenders made a great martini which accompanied the oysters perfectly. If you're going for happy hour, get there early. Can't wait to come back.

    (4)

  • Liana K.

    I had a great time with some friends here the other night. Their oysters are great. I love the vodka/oyster combo. They even have a beer / oyster combo but I wasn't digging that it came with a porter and a stout. Yuck! Also, they have a scotch sampler but without the oyster. All for a fun time. Three of us ordered the Salmon dish and 1 the halibut. All four dishes were wiped clean. So why a 4 stars instead of 5? Quite frankly, as great of a time as I had, I think the prices for the entrees are a little bit high for what it is. I also don't think there's anything that unique about this place. I think the place lacked a little flavor.

    (4)

  • Daria S.

    Fantastic pan-seared Pacific oysters, seared ahi tuna salad, steak salad and coho salmon salad! Great selection of draft beers. Perfect for a celebration. Excellent service!!!

    (5)

  • Tommie G.

    Very nice atmosphere. Service was mediocre. Food was all good but not the very I've had in the city. Maybe worth a try for happy hour.

    (3)

  • Andrea D.

    Wow this restaurant has some delicious food!! It was our first time getting fois gras and it was delicious!! This restaurant is pretty expensive but it was worth spoiling my boyfriend for his birthday. I got the swordfish which was excellent. There was a small side of spinach and brussel sprouts( I think) that was to die for! If all vegetables tasted that good I would eat them more often! The Love or Fear drink is very strong. The atmosphere seemed a bit old fashioned. I would recommend this restaurant if you want to impress someone with good food and have no limit on cash! Next time we will try their happy hour and get some oysters.

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    We went for the "happy hour special". The service was excellent and the oysters were delicious. There is an excellent selection of good beers on tap. Be advised that there is not much savings that will be derived from going during the happy hour. $21 for a dozen oysters in Seattle is about double what one would normally pay at an equal quality establishment in New Orleans. Great oysters but be prepared to drop some cash.

    (4)

  • Leanna U.

    The oysters here are sooooo good! They have a variety of different ones to choose from and our waiter really helped explain the difference between all of them. If you decide to go here, the oysters are a must! Moving along, we also got the tuna tartare (tasted fresh but a bit too saucy) as well as the clams which were very good. The sauce the clams came in was my favorite part of the whole meal. Afro entrees, my boyfriend and I got the halibut and the salmon. The sauces complimented both of these entrees well, but we felt that the fishes itself was a little bit under seasoned. The greens to go along with both dishes were amazing though! To end, the creme brulee was our finisher. Super good and lighter than most, served with fruit. I would definitely recommend this place if you're a seafood lover. Service was the best I've seen in a long time!

    (4)

  • Brynn E.

    The Brooklyn certainly earned these stars. My most recent experience I decided to do some small plates with a friend. We had a blast trying all sorts of dishes. We went on a seafood binge. Everything is plated beautifully and we have to admit we are completely crazy about the grilled octopus. My dinning companion spent over a year in Japan which lended the luxury of lots of great octopus and he claims the grilled octopus he had here was his favorite. My experiences aren't as vast but I can vouch, it's delish! Grilled octopus on a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes, and just the right seasoning. What can I say, I'm a fan. Usually I don't indulge in desert but we were quite cozy and went for it. Glad we did! Get some crème brule and coffee to unwind. My friend got the apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream. We of course traded bites and not sure who got the better dish! The food is great but it's not without great service. Everyone knows the dishes inside and out. Shout out to Nick, Anthony, and Darnell for always helping this indecisive girl order! You gents help make The Brooklyn a great atmosphere. If you are lucky you'll have these guys serving you.

    (5)

  • Yang X.

    The original menu was perfect. Try a few small plates.

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    Was taken here by someone who lived in Seattle long ago and used to visit it regularly. They have a great happy hour- awesome food and drink deals. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the bar, sipping my beer and watching people shuck oysters. I had a few raw oysters (part of the happy hour menu) and they were fantastic. I wish I found myself downtown around happy hour more often and I'd be here all of the time.

    (5)

  • Stefan I.

    One of my favorite places for lunch locally - absolutely first rate food. However, for the first time I had quite poor service in the bar today with some friends at lunch. Waitress didn't pay attention to my request for a side of aioli and then argued with me when I asked for it a second time. Then she came back with a bad attitude and TWO sides and then charged me for both. Her attitude was very poor and confrontational and not what I needed in the middle of a business lunch. Makes me really consider whether I will return in spite of the quality of the food.

    (4)

  • Aleks V.

    Service- 5 Ambience- 5 Food- 4.5 Had an excellent time at The Brooklyn. Darnell was our waiter and fantastic. Attentive without looming. Good suggestions and on it in every way. The restaurant is very nice, clean and not overly noisy. The food quality and drinks were all excellent. We went total seafood with oysters, mussels and scallops. Great favors. Only one suggestion- the scallop entrée should have more than three scallops, but tasted great. Apple crisp and espresso/hazelnut flan was fantastic. Expensive but worth it. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back.

    (5)

  • Bill M.

    I hate feeling compelled to write this. For me Brooklyn's has been one of two must places to eat while in Seattle (the other being Wild Ginger.) However it's just not what it used to be, a condition I hope soon changes for the better. I ate there last night and neither the food or the service was as it had been in the past. Well maybe it was relative to my last visit two years ago, which was also not that great. Prior to that everything was as good as it gets. It began with having to ask for bread, which wasn't offered. The waiter returned with a basket full along with butter and oil, but no bread plate. An evening dealbreaker? Hardly, but it was an indicator of other service glitches that never happened previously. My default entrée has been filet mignon and while last night's was ok, that too is not how it's been before. I've had filet at The Met and other high dollar Seattle restaurants and Brooklyn's was always the best. But last night and the time two years ago it was merely good among higher end options. All of this makes me wonder if Brooklyn's is under new ownership/management including the cook staff. My two star rating would be higher were it not for comparing them to their previous self, and the fact that my dinner, which included a before dinner drink and a glass of wine during dinner, no dessert, was $101 before the tip. For that kind of money, and again, because of what I knew them to be previously, they've got a lot of work to do for me to give them even one additional star.

    (2)

  • John L.

    Not the steakhouse I was expecting. On arriving in Seattle for my first visit before I moved here, I took my family to dinner at the Metropolitan Grill. Wowed by that experience, we tried The Brooklyn next. Night and day. First, there's an awful lot of pretentiousness in the room, and it's not well deserved. For example, they charge for bread. Is it some sort of magic bread basket made by artisan bakers that will blow your mind and do your taxes? No, it's actually about two slices of standard fare bread with some butter, oil, and salt. Fancy. The waiter thought he was serious business, telling us about the menu and lauding their bar. Fantastic, I'll have a Sazerac. A what? You're kidding me. After first watching the waiter spend some quality time examining my ID like it held the secrets to his future, I had the pleasure of trying to explain to him that I'm sure the bartender will know this classic New Orleans cocktail even if he doesn't, and especially for a steakhouse, I'm sure it'll be delicious. Turns out the bartender never heard of it either. Insane. Also, you can't take 10 seconds to Google it? Also also, this drink is literally number one on the classics list. Who are you employing in that 'magnificent' bar of yours? So, like an idiot, I proceed to explain how to make my drink, determined at this point to receive my libation. Oh, you don't have absinthe for a rinse? End of story as far as the bartender was concerned. Except no, give me the time of day and just use an alternative anise flavored liquor to rinse the glass. No sugar cubes? Turned away again. Excuse me, just use your simple syrup or a dash of sugar if it's that complicated for you. Honestly, I could guide a stranger with no bar experience toward a better Sazerac than that man was ever willing to attempt for me. With that out of the way, we ordered some tower of seafood and steaks all around. The raw seafood was good, but why wouldn't it be--it's Seattle and raw, you can't really screw that up, but you can, however, find it for way cheaper without the attitude like they are serving you a gift from Poseidon himself. The steaks were steakhouse quality, but the preparation was lacking. A bit dry and overcooked for my liking. Also, small portions on pretty much everything throughout the meal, which we could have foreseen from the 2 slices of bread. Overall, we left without desert or coffee and with half eaten dinners on our plates, all for a whopping bill. A far cry from the other amazing seafood and steakhouses in the district. Take your business elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Chip R.

    Went for happy hour and it was OK. The oysters are a good deal, decent other options for happy hour. But there are better options for happy hour in the area (Lescho down the street), and better options for oyster happy hour in SLU or the waterfront.

    (3)

  • G V.

    Ordered the NY strip. Outrageous. Great quality and attentive service. Second time here in as many visits. Will be back again. UPDATE: I came back and ordered the boullibase. Homerun. These guys are steady performers at a high level.

    (5)

  • Angela K.

    Nice spot for happy hour, microbrews are $4 each and they have a small selection of bites for $5-6 each. We ordered the blue cheese steak bites and mac n cheese (good but completely doused in butter). The oysters were pretty fresh as well, $1.65 each. I'll definitely need to check this place out for dinner next time as it seems like a lot of the yelpers here rave about their dinner menu.

    (4)

  • Stephanie S.

    Possibly one of the best restaurant-dates the boyfriend has taken me to, and so lucky to find it when we're traveling. We had such a good experience there - great service from our server Darnell, great ambiance, and AMAZING food. (I'm sure it was kind of pricey, but I still think it's a must-hit spot in Seattle.) Because we didn't have reservations, we were seated at the bar area, which we thought would have less privacy and be uncomfortable, but the big comfy chairs you sit in makes it pretty secluded, if you're just there with another person. The restaurant filled up as we were eating, but it never got too loud or crazy. Great ambiance for an intimate date. Our server was super knowledgeable and great with recommendations. We tried the oyster samples with both wine and vodka. Delicious! The boyfriend got the lamb and I got the salmon (per many Yelp reviews, the salmon is ze best!). Oh, and we also got the calm chowder -- BOMB DOT COM. A must get. Highly highly recommend. Definitely worth it.

    (5)

  • Molly R.

    On our annual three day trek to Seattle we never fail to eat at The Brooklyn. Great atmosphere, wonders flu staff and terrific seafood. The bouillabaisse is outstanding! Fun "samples" of beer, wine and fresh oysters.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    We went here for happy hour after searching for a good place to have oysters before we left Seattle. We made the mistake of getting anything other than the oysters. Don't get me wrong, the oysters and the beer were very good. I would definitely go back here for those. However, while the other appetizers were also very tasty, they are smaller portioned than I would like for the price. DO get the bread and the olive oil with basil, that was totally worth it.

    (3)

  • Ken N.

    First day in Seattle and all I wanted were oysters, oysters and well.. oysters! Elliot's doesn't have happy hour on the weekends. Everything else was too far from my hotel so this was the chosen destination. At $1.25 a pop, they were pretty good at the time until I ventured over to Walrus and the Carpenter the next day (see other review). $3 house wines and I think $4 draft beers. Didn't try anything else on the menu since we were saving our stomachs for dinner. Typical restaurant vibe. Nothing special. Service was good but at least that's expected with only about 10 people in there for happy hour. Soooo... OK spot to check out if you require the convenience of being in downtown.

    (3)

  • Winona R.

    I love the Brooklyn. They do steaks well, they do seafood well, their menu walks the line between traditional steakhouse fare and nw cuisine wonderfully, and oh--most importantly, I always have a fantastic time and attentive service when I'm there. So, I'm not wealthy. Sometimes, though, you just need to go out and make a night of it--order that bottle of wine, have dessert, drink a lovely digestif, the works. The Brooklyn is one of my favorite places to do that. I like to sit at the Chef's counter and people-watch (both the staff and my fellow diners), but I also really like their bar. Lately I can't get one of my favorite appetizers out of my mind--a scallop with a slice of foie gras on top, both lightly seared.... SO good! The great thing about their menu, though, is that even your picky uncle Frank will be happy at the Brooklyn, because it's a steak and seafood place and he won't be completely intimidated by the menu, even though it is creative and puts a northwest spin on traditional steakhouse fare. It is a great place to go with family from out of town for a nice night out, but my favorite way to enjoy the Brooklyn is with a girlfriend and copious amounts of wine.

    (5)

  • Joshua B.

    I come here periodically for happy hour, and it's a better bargain than the lunch or dinner. Fun to get oysters and other noshes for a reasonable price, while drowning in your $10 martinis and soaking up the money-drenched atmosphere. Although perhaps these days people are just drinking away their WaMu/Chase severance checks. Lunch here's been good, but sometimes I've felt that it wasn't quite worth the premium being paid. Service is always excellent and the place is generally pretty pristine. My advice? Get your boss to take you here and charge it off as a work expense.

    (4)

  • Joe K.

    A good spot for oyster happy hour. Nice size bar area with a good vibe. Haven't had a full meal here. Looks spendy.

    (3)

  • Jacob S.

    So you're in Seattle and you want to know the absolute best place to eat. Well, I would be brave enough to say that this would be The Brooklyn. This is my all time favorite place to eat anywhere! The food is consistently excellent, the service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is superb. This is a true gem in the emerald city when it comes to fine dining. I'm a big steak eater and their steak dishes were some of the best I've had. Now, I've given you my true feelings on the place, but please don't let this get your expectations to an unrealistic level. Go with the expectation of a good meal, but with that passing thought of the possibility of haven choose the wrong place. It's a fine dining location, but relax yourself , take in the mood, kick back and enjoy good conversation. Let the food be the topper of the evening, you won't be unhappy. I believe if a person goes with the highest expectations, they only concentrate on the food and pick at every little thing they can see. No place can be perfect, but you do find these types of places you can loose yourself in and get away from that hectic, and crazy life of ours. Where the mood, service, atmosphere, and food come together to form an extraordinary experience. Best wishes to all that give it a go!

    (5)

  • Fuego T.

    Sat at the chef's counter. Or whatever it was called. The server was nice enough, the food was adequate, but the atmosphere was pretty sweet. Transported into an old school joint that prompted me to order some bourbon. However I had just had a $30 steak a few blocks over which was superior to this $45 steak here. Bummer. Also the fish was about the same price so I was like... hellno I'm not getting a steak priced fish. The food was decent enough for the money, the service was decent too I suppose. The creme brulee was pretty tasty, but I'm probably not going to come back here.

    (3)

  • Daren D.

    Hm, I had the Brooklyn Crab Cake. Boy o' boy, it must categorize as "upscale" 'cuz my stacked crabcakes could've fit in my fist---and they were (I think about) $11.95. They were centered in a ring of wasabi and mango chili sauce; make it a 1 inch thick ring. For their due, it was very good and yummy---especially for my first ever crab cake. :) The place looked like a typical upscale joint and some euro art on the walls. Some of my coworkers in our group had a few complaints. Overall pretty nice, & the big booth bar chairs were so cool. P.S., it can seem kind of cramped depending on ur spot.

    (3)

  • Garrett P.

    My review is based on happy hour, so consider it accordingly. Great HH menu....Lots of good options, but nothing beats oysters for a buck and a quarter. Combine with good beer for $4 a glass and you've got a winner, so long as you can swing in before 6pm.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    Review based on HH only: I love coming here for HH whenever I get a chance to HH in seattle! Since it is located in downtown, you'll find your suits and tie here for HH and dinner... but seattle people are lay back, so it's not a stuffy scene at all! HH is great here! $3 wines and $4 Drafts and what!?!??! Dollar oysters! SCORE! and a good selection of $5-$6 appetizer selection? I am Happy!! I, myself, always order their cajun fried oysters (whaat? i love oysters!)... oysters, drink, oysters, drink it's happy hour nom nom noming my friends!

    (4)

  • Darrin Q.

    Nice staff, especially the bartenders. The oysters were a hit and the waiter was a good guide for what we were seeking. The halibut as well as the sirloin was cooked to perfections. Recommended for a nice night out.

    (4)

  • Jennifer A.

    What can I say.....the atmosphere, the service, the wine list, the oysters, and the entrees and desserts were all incredible. What a treat! If you are in Seattle you don't want to leave without having a lovely, lengthy dinner here! Don't pinch pennies if you want to have a fabulous experience. Start with the oysters and end with the creme brulee! Order a bottle of Washington wine and revel in the great service and old-fashioned atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Peter D.

    I have decided to knock off a star. Lemme tell you why... I recently met some friends here to have some oysters and drinks as well as dinner. We opted to stay in the bar and that in of itself was a great move. The bartender was great and I have no complaints on the service. I ordered the oysters and vodka sampler and he had no complaints when I refused the ciroc (bad vodka) and gave me a nice polish one in its place. Why is it bad? Well its made with grapes and it smells of rubbing alcohol (and tastes like ass). Just because PDiddy says its good is no reason to suffer. Just pass it by. As far as the oysters, I admit to being disappointed. They were not large and two were down right tiny. The booze made up for it though so I cant complain there. We also ordered the tuna tar tar dish which was nice. Dinner: Ah here we start to unravel. My GF and I often split dishes so we can try different things. I ordered the Peppercorn New York Strip w/ Horseradish sour cream potatoes with chef's select vegetable and finished with sauce au poivre. Since I was unfamiliar with how they cook here i took the advice of the server to cook it a bit under and send it back if it needs a few minutes more. We did indeed do this and I was cool with that. So why did they lose a star? Well the sides were not refreshed. They let them sit and dry out and sent it back with them only now cold. it was a huge disappointment. I also thought it was a bit measly on the portions. The asparagus was overcooked to wrinkly, the potatoes tasted like they were powdered and they had a ridiculout potato chip jammed in it. Well at least the steak was good if a bit undersized compared to the Met. So what does this all mean? Well probably that while its not bad, its still a distant second to the Metropolitan Grill. The chef really needs to look at the completion of the dish and serve new veggies if a dish goes back. If the kitchen did not prepare the dish right, its on them to make it right. They are lucky I did not knock 2 stars off as I consider this unforgivable. That said, our bartender was the best!

    (3)

  • Stefanie P.

    I've been here twice for dinner and twice for happy hour. Since this is a nice restaurant, we only dine here for dinner on special occasions. The food and service is always excellent. I think the Brooklyn has a great happy hour. You can get a $5 cheeseburger that is tasty and filling. They offer wine for $3, premium vodka for $5 and $6 daily specials. I wish that their food selection was either a little more for your money (i.e. three small stuffed mushrooms for $6 - while they are good, the serving size is disappointing) or more fulfilling options. The staff is excellent and service is great. Overall, this is a great place for happy hour and special occasions, and I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Kathleen F.

    Awesome happy hour experience here with friends. They have a decent selection of happy hour drinks and have happy hour oysters which I loved! Their portions on the other happy hour dishes like the fried dishes are smaller, but that is what you can expect from happy hour. The calamari was decent, but frog legs were actually really good and I would definitely get them again. I would go with those and the oysters and some nice discounted beverages and it makes for a solid happy hour experience. Staff is attentive here as well and the seating was ample.

    (4)

  • Addled B.

    Just so you know, this is our spot... The first night SB & I got together, it was in the bar at The Brooklyn and we have been coming back ever since. I dig the dark grain woods, leather and muted lighting - it is definitely old school - but it makes me feel relaxed upon entry - this isn't a restaurant trying to impress you with its architecture or art collection. The Brooklyn is about good food, good drinks, solid service - all done very nice, but not fussy. Now, honestly - I prefer sitting in the bar area. The tables to the right side of the bar are the best for keeping it intimate and people watching at the same time. The bar serves up seriously potent cocktails that are worth the premium price - get a couple of Long Island Iced Teas and you'll feel what I mean... Now I'd stand by any of their appies - although I usually stick with the calamari. It's not that I'm that dull - I just really love squid & they do it right here, never a rubbery bit in the bunch. Sometimes I can become a creature of habit at my fave restaurants, but I move around the Brooklyn's menu a bit. I loved the duck and the lamb; - oh & the pork ribeye. SB is very fond of the various steak options (especially the NY strips) and the King Salmon. I emphatically did not love the paella (I'm a paella traditionalist) , but they have since removed that from the menu. All of their dishes appear promptly, beautifully displayed and inviting. Never overcooked & typically seasoned very well ( I have on occasion had something slightly over salted - not enough to return to the kitchen though). Oh, lest I forget, I love the staff! I have a few dietary restrictions - so I'm always conferring with the kitchen through my server about my order. They are always pleasant and understanding. Once I explain my situation, they anticipate my needs. I've never had to return an order & I've always been able to eat every bite of my meal - none of that "too bad, so sad" some bitchy eateries roll with. This is my kind of place. You can have your duck with foie gras and not wear a jacket or tie. You can drink some good bourbon with it and not be eyed by some catty sommelier. And best of all, when you are relaxing with loved ones and friends, you can laugh 'til your heart's content and no one looks at you sideways. Real people. Real food. Real good time.

    (5)

  • Yen G.

    This is a five star restaurant with a fairly cheap price in downtown! We had the pork chop and it was one of the finest we ever had at $25. The Oscar steak was not bad but a little over priced at $45. Allen was our server and he definitely done an extra ordinary job serving us! While my dad from Malaysia come to visit me does have an heavy asian accent on his english.. We had many servers in the past changed their attitude once they figured out we are not american. But Allen was patient and very humble to answer each question my dad asked. :) This is just excellent service and finest restaurant in downtown seattle. Five stars! Will definitely come back again for the pork chop.

    (5)

  • Jeff K.

    Love this place! Bryan is a superior bartender, sadly he is only there on Mondays. Oysters live up to the billing, and the soups are amazing. Can't wait till our return to Seattle in 2 years when my Trojans play Washington again.

    (5)

  • Kevin T.

    This was our go-to spot for a "high-class" dinner since there was someone in my group that does not eat seafood. This means no Elliot's or any other oyster bars in the area. I had the Sturgeon plate and it was jam-packed with unique flavors! I never had an experience with kale like that before but every single bite was delicious. My friends had the rib-eye and man, it was an even better dish than the seafood plate I had. there was a nice char taste to it and it was actually quite a big piece of steak. We also got a bottle of white wine, but instead, they gave us a bottle of Merlot. They opened it so that we may "taste" it before but my friends decided to just take the bottle regardless. We're not wine connoisseurs. Of course, this restaurant is not a place that you can stuff your face in but is a great place to have a nice dinner before exploring the city. The ambiance and the location made it a great place to experience and it really set the tone for my trip to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Vangie G.

    I've been to this place many times over the years and it is such a good standby. We just went here for dinner the other day and i was reminded how the service is so superb. I also remembered all the other yummy dinners I had there. A few years ago, I had the best copper river salmon meal I've ever had - and my friend and I still talk about it! (and the really cute waiter) Last night's meal was a cup of chowder (the husband claims it's the best new england chowder he's had in the area), the Rogue salad, and splitting the Tomahawk Ribeye. I loved the whole meal. I'm so glad we split the salad and the steak for I don't know how I could have possibly finished it. In fact, I couldn't even finish my half of the ribeye. We finished off with some chocolate gelato which was fine...but the service was excellent yet again. Looking forward to going back soon to order a whole bowl of clam chowder!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Chefs counter, clam chowder, oysters, seared foie gras, a bottle of Stags Leap Petite Syrah and Key Lime Pie one of my favorite places ever! Everytime my mom and I train to Seattle this is one of our spots. Great service, great atmosphere!!

    (5)

  • Robyn P.

    Depressing atmosphere notwithstanding, I liked the Brooklyn. The decor is sort of dark and blah; not the ideal place to have a lively summer HH, but at least it has an al fresco area. The menu consisted of standard bar food; good, but unremarkable. I tried the calamari, mini cheeseburgers, and Margherita flatbread. The calamari were shaped like fries instead of rings, which made them more substantial (like!). The cheeseburgers were tasty, and the flatbread was topped with good-quality cheese. Thumbs up for prompt service and great prices ($3 wines, $4 beers, $5 -$6 cocktails and appetizers). I'd definitely return for HH, especially if there's outdoor seating available.

    (3)

  • Paul B.

    I had one of the WORST restaurant experiences in a very long time when I went to Brooklyn for happy hour. Coming in, I thought the ambiance was classy and the food and service would match with everything else that seemed upscale. Unfortunately, the service was rude from ALL the staff and the food was terribly lackadaisical. But to top off my horrible experience, I FOUND WORMS IN OUR OYSTERS. I emphasize the plural in WORMS. Immediately after discovering them crawling all over my already half-eaten food, it took forever to call over ANY waiter. When I finally managed to make eye contact with someone over the counter, we stared at each other as I waved my hand in the air and he proceeded to turn the other way. RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. When I finally managed to flag someone down by yelling at him, he told my group that 'Oh those are normal in seafood,' then walked away like we were the ones who were stupid not to realize such things. Ummmm sir, I have never eaten seafood with worms in them. Do you find food delicious when there are crawling things all over it? Do you think that this is something that is acceptable in a supposed high-end establishment? Do I find worms in my tuna? Do I find worms in my sushi? Are you saying this isn't disgusting? I talked to another waiter and asked if these worms were part of the meal, and if they were edible as well. He shrugged us off like we were inferior. I have never been treated like this by waiters before. Idiots. After our horrible meal, we walked over to the other end of the restaurant to tell our friends that we were leaving. The bartenders immediately started barking at us over the counter to get back to the other side because we weren't 21. They literally caused a scene that made everyone in the area turn and stare at us. It was embarrassing and unnecessary. He talked to us like we were a bunch of hoodlums. Uuum sir as a matter of fact I am 21 so please don't talk to me in your condescending tone. Don't assume ages by appearance while you're at it. Overall, this was such a horrible dining experience that I left bitter, enraged, disgusted, and still hungry. A restaurant has not made me so angry in a very, very long time. Every single staff member was rude and looked down on us like we weren't good enough for their establishment. I don't see how the other reviews for this place are so high. I will NEVER return, and in actuality, I wish the worst upon this business.

    (1)

  • Aimee M.

    We only stopped in for a cocktail before heading up to the symphony. This place was packed, but we eventually found some seats at a wall bar. Drink prices were decent and the wine selection was fairly large. I hear the happy hour is great here and I look forward to future visits.

    (4)

  • Bob H.

    I really wanted to love this place but it just turned out to be an OK experience. The bartender was super nice so that was definitely a plus. We went here for the Happy Hour and the food was just ok. We had the crab tots which came out slight past lukewarm. Flavor and sauce was decent though. Happy hour oysters were $1.50 and were decent. We only had four and I was not craving more. Truffle mac and cheese was decent but not memorable. Would only go back for the microbrews. Maybe the dinner and full menu is better....

    (2)

  • Luvz X.

    I have only been here for happy hours and they are great. Loved the Mussels dish :-)

    (3)

  • Steven P.

    I was recently in Seattle on business, and I had the good fortune of finding The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House while strolling along 2nd Avenue one afternoon. In truth, I entered The Brooklyn to avoid a sudden and unexpected deluge, but I soon realized that one should always expect rain in Seattle. I pulled a chair up to the bar and was greeted by the bartender, Cheston. He poured me a water and provided me with a beverage menu, which contained a fantastic selection of Pacific Northwest beers, including my favorite, Deschutes Black Butte Porter! I aptly ordered a pint, and waited in giddy anticipation for its arrival. It had been years since I last tasted my beloved Black Butte Porter. Would I even recognize her? Could we rekindle the romance we started so long ago? Cheston arrived with my beer, and I took a moment to appreciate the dark depths of her beauty. My love for this beer was renewed the moment my lips touched the glass...a perfect beer, perfectly poured! I glanced outside and saw that the rain had subsided. As I contemplated leaving, Cheston returned with a happy hour menu. Between the hours of 4:00 - 6:30 PM Sun. - Fri., and 3:00 - 6:30 PM Sat., The Brooklyn has one of the absolute best happy hours I have seen anywhere! If you are parched, as I was, you can quench your thirst with $3 wines, $4 drafts, or $5 cocktails! Since I was not yet ready to end things with Black Butte Porter, I ordered another. Though I wasn't hungry when I entered, I couldn't pass on the $1 happy hour oysters (normally $3). I ordered a dozen, and they promptly arrived, freshly-shucked on a bed of ice, and beautifully presented with cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, and fresh horseradish. These were Quilcene oysters, which are somewhat smaller than the east coast varieties I am used to eating. However, the sweet, salty, cool freshness accurately coveyed the clean waters of Quilcene Bay, from where they were harvested. Next, I ordered the steamed clams for $6. In New England, steamed clams means one thing, and one thing only; steamed soft-shell clams (a.k.a. steamers), which are plied from their shells, dunked in hot broth (optional), and plunged into drawn butter immediately before they are consumed. To my delight and surprise, this is not what I was served. Instead, I was given a bowl of beautiful Thorndyke Bay clams, which were steamed in a broth flavored with tomatoes and spicy sausage (either chorico or linguica). On the side, was a grilled piece of sourdough bread. I ate the salty clams with a cocktail fork, sipped the spicy broth from a spoon, and then mopped up every last drop with the crusty sourdough. This was a meal in and of itself, and so delicious! It was around this time that things started to go bad with Black Butte Porter. I admit, I have a bit of a wandering eye, and she caught me checking out the sultry selection of Pacific Northwest gins perched temptingly on the back bar. I asked Cheston which gin I should try, and he poured me a Cascade Mountain and tonic. An excellent choice, and a most excellent cocktail. I commend this distillery for their efforts. I glanced again at the menu, knowing that I would never be able to sample the wide variety of happy hour items, such as wild boar quesadillas, cajun fried oysters, or mini steak sliders. At this moment, the sun broke through the clouds over Puget Sound, so I broke it to Black Butte Porter as gently as I could...I told her that I was simply not cut-out for a long distance relationship. I thanked Cheston for guiding me on a culinary tour of the Pacific Northwest, and I tipped my hat to The Brooklyn for a job well-done. Local ingredients prepared in inventive ways, and served by perhaps the most knowledgable staff I have ever encountered. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Tramy V.

    A meal to remember!! The waitress recommended the foie gras with scallop, and it was DELICIOUS! A dish that I will always remember, since they cooked it to perfection, and left me yearning for more! I had the carpetbagger steak, which was steak cooked with an oyster in the middle! I can't say I remember exactly how it tasted, but the meal left me with a great impression of Seattle.

    (5)

  • Michelle K.

    My husband and I came here for our two year anniversary. We ordered the oysters which were great so that is 5 stars. But the seafood dish with fish and shellfish was horrible. The dish was oily and the fish was not good at all. My husbands steak was over cooked. He asked the waiter what the best steak was and he said the one he got. Omg I was so disappointed. We are from New York and a restaurant called Brooklyn is just been a terrible experience on our anniversary!! Ugh. What a waste.

    (1)

  • Jessica M.

    I love when a restaurant is truely awesome. From the drinks to the oysters to the entrees to desert to the flight of port...it was wonderful. The wait staff was on top of it, they were kid friendly and very knowledgable about thier menu.The beers were fantastic too. I highly reccommend this restaurant and will be going back when I'm in Seattle again.

    (5)

  • Angel R.

    The scallops and lobster ravioli were delicious. The service was professional. Definitely lacking on the young adult's choices.

    (3)

  • John B.

    I go the the Brooklyn whenever possible. There are two really great places for Oysters in Seattle; Elliotts, and The Brooklyn. A few more places for good steaks, but if you can't decide or want both, there is only one place. I have had the fillet there a couple ot times. I like mine nearly raw, and their chefs have experience with barbarians like me, and can and will do it to perfection. I would kill to know where they get their meat. I have never had a better fillet. My wife admires the duck, and that's pretty much all she orders anymore. And of course a great way to spend an evening, is camp in the bar all night, and just eat oysters, bread and butter, and drink vodka samplers. Service is as expected from a place of this calibre, which is to say you are well looked after.

    (5)

  • Roche H.

    The real deal. Made the reservation 20 minutes beforehand on Open Table and they had us all set when we arrived. Warm welcome. Fabulous oyster and vodka and red wine samplers. Could have done with something better than the cherry for the "starter." The food and drink was amazing. We sampled lots of food, and were particularly impressed by the boat scallops and salmon, and the filet mignon was among the best I've ever had - thick grill marks, perfectly cooked, large portion. Well done. Service was stunningly good, and rolled with our spunky group. Thanks for the amazing dining experience!

    (5)

  • Doug C.

    What a cool venue! Very nice setup and a great place to go while on a business trip. I was with a colleague, but this is also a great spot to go if you're solo and wanting to have a nice meal. As other posters shared, this place has a great chef's bar with fantastic winged-back chairs. The wine list is very reasonable. Most glasses are $7-$8 dollars and a bottle of Franciscan could be had for $40. This is the most reasonable wine prices that I've seen during my 4-night visit to Seattle. With the name "Brooklyn Seafood...", I was a bit bummed to see a rather sparse seafood menu. I was hankering (yes, horribly hick word, sorry) for some steamed crab, but after seeing the menu, I went with the filet. To fill my craving for seafood, I also had a bowel of the Clam Chowder. Simply put, it was amazing. Uber-rich and creamy with a ton of meat and goodness inside. They didn't serve any crackers, but honestly I was very happy I didn't have any crackers to spoil the rich and smooth texture. Perfect appetizer. The filet was equally amazing. It was server with mashed potatoes, a steamed carrot and some sort of lightly fried pepper. I have no clue what the pepper was, but it tasted fantastic. I ordered the steak 'rare', and was impressed. It was served just as ordered. The meat had no fat, gristle or any other imperfections. I cleaned my plate! It's not free to eat here (we spent $110 + tip for two of us), but it was a great meal. There's no doubt I'll return! Thanks, doug.

    (5)

  • Rob S.

    We come here for Happy Hour everytime we are in town. We love the raw oysters and Bloody Marys. They are prepared one at a time to order and are delicious. We were in the other day and Bryan made us the best Bloody Mary that we've ever had. He muddled the fresh horseradish.

    (4)

  • Yoony P.

    Oh spontaneous road trips down south! We found this gem of a place via yelp (I heart you, yelp!). It was right downtown within walking distance to our hotel. One thing I love about happy hours in the states is that its not just the food that is really cheap, but the booze! My glasses of red wine were huge in portion and tiny in cost (3$). We sat at the bar and ordered off the happy hour menu. We had: Wild boar quesadillas, crab and shrimp nachos, calamari, and OYSTERS for 1$! Albeit the oysters were quite tiny, but for a dollar each, how could I complain? They were freshly shucked and tasted absolutely divine. We ended up sharing 2 dozen between the two of us. We were stuffed and happy by the time we left. I can't wait to go back so I can visit Brooklyn again!

    (5)

  • Nina N.

    Great happy hour!!!!! They have specials every day on drinks, and great food for really really cheap 5-6 dollars!!!! what to order - $1 oyster!!! - albacore - steamed clams - fish tacos - croquette's - fish and chips - pizza all on happy hour but I also add their poutine!!! they have poutine! if you don't know what it is, you shouldn't order it!!! love, Nina

    (4)

  • Le Roi L.

    After a horrible experience down the block at Boka, we came to The Brooklyn to finish off our Happy Hour. I'm glad we did! The most expensive items on the HH Menu were $6, which included Shrimp Cocktail, Steamed Clams or Mussels, Calamari, Crab and Shrimp Nachos, Fish Tacos, Fish and Chips, and Oysters for $1!!!!! This HH is a seafood lovers heaven! There's also Mini Sirloin Sliders, Wild Boar Quesadillas, and Pizza if seafood isn't your thing. Cocktails were $4 and a glass of wine for $3!!!! HH is in the bar area, which can get very busy. My partner and I were lucky to snag the last two seats. Service was fast, efficient, and friendly! I can see us stopping here every time we're in Seattle. We'd be fools not to!

    (5)

  • D'artagnan C.

    Unbelievably pleasant dining experience. I grew up around good seafood, and Brooklyn had me chuckling with delight by the third note of my entrée. Zoe was an informative, attentive server. The only downside was having to choose just one entree. The menu is packed with great sounding dishes.

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    FOOD POISONING ALERT!!! Maybe it's not fair to give a one star review for getting food poisoning from eating raw oysters...but I'm doing it anyway. My co-worker and I were both bedridden all weekend after eating happy hour oysters here. This, in my many bivalve eating years, has never happened when getting oysters at a respectable establishment (it happened once from an oyster shooter in P.B., which I take full responsibility for), so I have to think something unsanitary is happening or the guy doing the shucking was lazy in spotting less than healthy oysters. It's easy dude...if the oyster is open, TOSS IT! Just don't toss it on my plate. I've eaten and shucked many, many oysters and this simple method has prevented illness for years. That said, the oysters still tasted good (again, leading me to think sanitation or laziness caused our illness), so the one star is maybe unfair. They warn you about it on the menu and everybody knows it is possible. As for the dinners, I had the scallops and my co-worker the yellow tail. Both were quite good. However we both also had the happy hour oysters and 4 days later we're still not completely recovered. I wish I could say that was the last time I'd eat a raw oyster...but it won't be. It will, however, be the last time I eat a raw oyster from this place.

    (1)

  • Kim P.

    Comfortable place to enjoy happy hour. good beers on tap and the best calamari I've ever had. So good, we pigged out and had two orders. Wait staff is very attentive but when I have sat at the bar, the bartender is a bit too serious. Great spot for lunch too - sit in the big chairs at the open kitchen area. Very much like being at 13 coins.

    (4)

  • Christine H.

    Happy Hour at Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House was a nice experience. I chose this place mainly for their flights.. wine and oysters, vodka and oysters, or beer and oysters.. all of which I've never had before. We arrived early accidentally, but were lucky to have done so as it got packed fairly quickly. People were actually standing around waiting for seats. I ordered the vodka and oyster flight. The others ordered the raw oysters, chowder, fish and chips, and the mussels. I was afraid of trying the vodka without a chaser, but decided I had to man it up and take the oyster as a chaser. This was my first raw oyster ever.. but it was better than I had imagined. It was quite yummy and the vodka was not as strong as I was afraid it'd be. It was a good and interesting combination. The clam chowder was good, and the mussels were divine (with little bits of pork belly in the sauce). I did not try the fish and chips, however. I would recommend this place for happy hour as oysters are $1 each and drinks and food are reasonably priced.

    (4)

  • Le M.

    They say the world is your oyster. I don't care for the world. I conquered mine with the Baker's Dozen at Brooklyn. WHY GO THERE? Brooklyn is a triple threat. It excels in all it's named for: Seafood, Steak and Oyster! The place is inviting, warm and cozy. The diners seemed more relaxed and unpretentious than El Gaucho's. WHATCHA GOT? The best Baker's Dozen of oysters in town. A chef's selection of 13 freshly shucked oysters on a bed of ice that invite you to conquer the sea-salty aphrodisiacs. The dinner selection is awesome. The times I've been here I was never disappointed with halibut, salmon, ahi tuna and fillet mignon. YOU GOT SERVED. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    The Brooklyn is everything a classy restaurant should be. The decor is framed with rich, warm dark wood. The service is professional and friendly, without creeping over into pretentious. The location, near the Seattle Art Museum, and Benaroya Hall, smack dab in the heart of downtown, is nearly perfectly accessible for a place to be downtown. There are enough surprises and breadth on the menu to keep things interesting. As the name would suggest, they make EXCELLENT steak, superb seafood, and have a great oyster selection -- recognizing that it can be difficult for a restaurant to pull everything off well. They have a deal of a happy hour, too, with the steal of $1 oysters (type of their choosing), dirt cheap fancy cocktails, and plenty of good food offerings for around $5. All around, the Brooklyn is a great spot (albeit as bit pricey as you'd expect), and I have never had a bad experience here. This is the kind of place where if you're looking for a romantic meal, or just to impress a business client, you aren't likely to go wrong. This all adds up to 5 stars for overall dining at the Brooklyn. I must disclose that I know the manager here, but that in no way sways my opinion of this restaurant, and I am only speaking of experiences where this relationship was not known -- they WILL give favorable treatment (more generous comping, etc.) So I am not including those experiences here, only ones where I was anonymous, and this place STILL rocks! Ok, now... OYSTER TIME! In my latest pursuit to discover the best oyster house in Seattle, I wanted to focus this review on the OYSTER experience! 'Tis the season for the best tasting oysters, in the heart of winter. They say you should only eat oysters during months that have the letter "r" in the name, and there is truth to that, because that is when they are the most fresh, robust, and tasty. That's not to say you COULDN'T eat oysters in off months, but why would you unless you like crappy oysters. Hmmm. Anyway, if you are a varietal freak, like I am, the best way to go is the "Bakers Dozen" -- 13 oysters for around $30, chef's choice. If you know exactly what kinds you want, you can get 12 oysters of your own choice for just a little bit more. Either way, these plates are well worth it. Here's what I had in order of preference: Eagle Rock -- WOW these were good! Plump, juicy, with an unusually sweet flavor, which I loved. The are completely fresh, and a generous size for this kind of oyster. Mmmmm. Penn Cove Select -- Beautiful. What more can I say? Kusshi -- from British Columbia, these were very flavorful. Jorstad -- Enjoyed the flavor of these, but can't describe in detail -- just liked them. Olympia -- These are less sweet, more earthy, roundish and firm. Smaller oyster, but with a large cup for that special slurpy juice. These are unusual in that they are the only oyster native to the Pac NW, and almost went extinct, but they're back! Kumamoto -- While all Pacific oysters in the Pac NW are actually Japanese varietals grown here, The Kumamotos are a different oyster from a particular area in Japan, that are also grown here. They tend to mature over 2-3 years, and have a large cup. This oyster balances sweetness, with earthy, and a bit metallic, with a firm plump texture. Normally, I like these, but here they were rather small, and did not taste quite as fresh as the others. In the short of it, the variety of oysters here is among the best in town. Elliotts beats everyone in town out with their 20+ varieties, but Brooklyn has 12 or so, which gives you plenty to choose from. The quality ranged from EXCEPTIONALLY fresh, tasty oysters, to some that were still fresh, but less so, and also swayed on the small side for the type. Champagne is a traditional drink to have with oysters, yet the Brooklyn only offers one by the glass -- Mumm's, for $10, which is not a bad deal. Still, this was a bit disappointing to me, as Mumm's is a bit too strong of a champagne for my liking, especially paired with oysters. The condiments included the traditional lemon, scallion vinegar, shredded (mildish) horseradish, and cocktail sauce, which were all good accompaniments. I love their options during happy hour to pair four shots of vodka with four oysters (beautifully paired by the way, they go great together), or you can also pair them with whiskey shots, or beer or wine -- very economical way to get drunk and eat oysters -- a great deal, and a great way to get your date nice and ready for more action later (hint hint). So, the results are in. On the OYSTER SCALE (alone), the Brooklyn receives... (drum roll)... a FOUR OYSTERS! (Out of 5 oyster half-shells). Shoot 'em up to your hearts desire, my friends! Just take it easy on those vodka shots.

    (5)

  • Logovo L.

    The food has been good, not spectacular, but our visits to Seattle have been highlighted by the quality of people working here. We were particularly impressed this last time, so I have to mention Roger (we looked at our bill later, trying to remember his name) who made our early dinner last week a fund and quite memorable experience. Thanks again!

    (5)

  • Kandace W.

    THIS IS THE BEST HH SPOT EVER! Once you have the calamari here, you can never eat it anywhere else again! The sauce they use is amazing- as soon as I go back to Seattle, this is my first stop! And, Oysters, $1- WHAT?! So awesome! I will take 12! I would have given this place five stars, but when my husband and I went back for dinner two days later, I order the lamb chop- not great. It was too fatty and the presentation looked like mush. My husband ordered the filet, and that was amazing. I was jealous I didn't order that myself! Service wonderful.

    (4)

  • Bob D.

    A fun place with nice decor and great food. The chowder and oysters were excellent!

    (4)

  • Justin I.

    One of my favorite places to have an afternoon date with the girl, in a weird way, the Brooklyn is the perfect bar. Silvery Seattle sunlight filters in through high windows and gleams darkly off the bartop. Servers in ties and white aprons are friendly, and crisply knowledgeable. The bartenders are the best kind -- expertly pouring our Manhattans and dirty martinis while being as chatty as we feel like being. Classic cocktails and appetizers served cheap at happy hour, including huge jars filled with murky, house-made vodka infusions, as well as a selection of impossibly fresh oysters that taste the way the ocean smells, for only a dollar each. It's not a hip joint -- you're more likely to see a group of twenty-five-year-olds dressed in business suits than in Chuck Taylors -- but somehow this adds to the charm. I'm not one of those people that hates hipsters, but I do enjoy being somewhere that seems removed from that scene, distinguished not by their jukebox or their clientele but by the fact that they have been doing what they do very well, for a very long time. Do yourself a favor and look presentable when you show up. Not because the service will suffer if you're wearing cargo shorts and a baseball cap, but because it's so much more fun for everybody if you play along and at least pretend to have some class for an hour or two.

    (5)

  • Steve L.

    ALWAYS a 5+! This review is based (only) on the HH offerings of The Brooklyn: Happy hour starts daily at/about 4:30 pm and runs at least until 6:30 pm. We were most fortunate to arrive and enjoy 2 seats at the marvelous horse-shoe shaped bar (immediately as you enter). How can you beat the following: select cocktail specials (vodka, gin, tequilla, etc) at $4.00 each?; daily oyster specials at $1.00 each or oyster plate and vodka pairings - or pick your own oyster platters complete with lemon and selected toppings? Marvelous. NO one does it better (least not that I know of)! Note, too: during HH you can choose from nacho offers, sliders and other daily specials at $ 5 to 6 per platter. After an HH like the above, will you really have room enough for another dining experience on the same evening? Hmmmm. Flat screens in the bar area also allow you to view your favorite ball game or whatever is current (NBA playoffs, in our case). Parking is street-side, or public garage parking and/or valet. Final kudos: our bartender (name forgotten, guess why? :) He was conversant and attentive (and NOT overly so - MELLO is more the best way to describe his courtesies). He even arranged for a taxi (turned out to be a limo) to jet us back to our hotel - even with the rain that evening) We were overly impressed and grateful. Hopefully your HH experience at The Brooklyn will be equal to our experiences last week - OR BETTER.

    (5)

  • Some G.

    Tried both their happy hour and dine in. One thing that stood out were their great selection of cocktails and the craftsmanship of these cocktails. You can't go wrong ordering your old favorite or an entirely new concoction. Their food was also equally impressive. Great plating and presentation and as expected uniquely great combination of favors. Who knew pumpkin and matsutake would meld so well?

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    I had a guest visit me this past weekend and wanted to go to a good seafood place so after reading some reviews decided to go there for dinner. We ordered the penn cove mussels and was not very happy with it. The mussels were small and did not taste fresh although the creamy safforn sauce had good flavor. Tried the steak oscar and it was just average and did not have a wow factor to it. In fact, the potato tower that accompanied (it looked like it had some long earred type of decoration to it??) it was not impressive as it was bland and a bit tough. The bouillabaise was was alright and was a large portion. Overall, the meal was quite pricey and fails the Foodie Lu's P2P factor (price to palette). I had better in my humble opinion.

    (3)

  • Craig K.

    Great service, atmosphere, and Oysters. Simply the best Oysters in Seattle, hands down. We used to be regulars at the Met Grill, but over time the Brooklyn has won us over. Steaks are just as good as the Met and the atmosphere is far less stuffy. Hands down, our fav downtown restaurant!.

    (4)

  • Ski H.

    Fried calamari should at the very least be hot and crisp. Ours was neither. The halibut was far too ambitious, the fish being more incidental to the dish. The ahi tuna was tasty. Good quality fish. The sauce was a good compliment but alas all was cold. The waitress who was probably having a bad night seemed just on the edge of loosing it. My overall impression of this establishment was that its clientele consisted mostly of expense account people entertaining clients from out of town. My guess is that they serve a lot of porterhouse, oysters and scotch. There's a lot of wood everywhere and cheap impressionist poster prints on the walls. There are far too many good restaurants in Seattle to waste your money (lots of it) on this place.

    (1)

  • Ozzy G.

    Yum!! By far the best Venison I have been served. Even better than my Fathers but please don't tell him. The famous award winning clam chowder is mouth watering creamy goodness. Our server was top notch. We even had our young (10yrs old) son with us and our server was polite to him and made recommendations. Many restaurants of this high quality level struggle with young guests. Not here. Bonus, they have Valet parking! We will be back many times.

    (4)

  • K C.

    Visited this dining establishment with a customer. Great menu, with both excellent choices of Pacific seafood options and incredible steaks. We were able to try some amazing oysters, and the wines were flowing like crazy! A little more pricey than I would have liked, but the service made up for the shock of the bill!!

    (4)

  • Samantha D.

    My father gave me his old unused gift card with $75 to this place and only spent about 50 something (including tip) with a friend. My friend and I dressed up a little bit since were merely college students and the atmosphere was ... different? We came in and were instantly served to our table since I made reservations prior. The waiter was really nice and quite funny as he randomly said some jokes as we ordered. The iced tea we both ordered came out very quickly and was quenched my thirst for sure. Of course, when I come to somewhat fancy places like The Brooklyn I always want to eat seafood. My friend and I both ordered the seafood pasta dish (cannot remember the name) and it looked amazing when it was served. The pasta, seafood and sauce tasted just as good but the topping sauce (?) tasted like completely aged wine. I asked my friend if she had the same weird problem but she said her dish was fine. I seriously would've asked for wine instead of having that whatever special sauce on top of the pasta. After that we had dessert! IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I ordered crème brûlée while my friend had the cheesecake. My dish came with fresh fruit (blueberries & cut strawberries) on the side with a little cookie thing and the little sweet sauce was at the right measurement of sweetness for me. For my friend, the cheesecake came out with the cool sugar centerpiece thing and she said it was nice and eloquent. I couldn't finish my dessert since the portion was a bit bigger then i thought. I will definitely come back for dessert!

    (4)

  • Lauren M.

    We stumbled in here for happy hour after reading about the great deals they have - the drinks are well-priced during this time and they were good. The apps were very good, although I have to say, on the small side and still rather pricy for what you got. But good quality so it was okay. We had the oysters - great, the bacon pretzel - good and this was the only thing that was actually very generously sized, dungeness crab tots - good, but we ordered 2 orders as there were 3 very small pieces per order, we also had some sort of tuna and it was great. We ended up just staying for dinner. My husband had steak and I had fish - can't remember if I went with the sea bass or the halibut. They had raved about the fish, but I wasn't very impressed. It didn't have much flavor. My husband enjoyed his steak but not the best he had. We really liked the place, it does sort of remind you of Mad Men and we liked sitting at the weird swivel chairs by the open kitchen although it did get really warm. Overall, service was really good. I would go back for Happy Hour, but I don't think it would be my first pick for dinner.

    (4)

  • DeAnne E.

    When I walked into this place I thought of the Titanic scene where the guys are smoking cigars and drinking brandy. I felt like I was too young for this restaurant. The food wasn't spactacular. The Met is better. If I want something cheaper I'll go to McCormick & Schmick's.

    (2)

  • John G.

    Took guests to the Brooklyn Grill based on past experiences with the alder planked salmon, which was the best. Tonights experience was a 180. The salmon was under cooked, under flavored and a down right disappointment. Our voiced concerns to the waiter and General manager, feel on deaf ears. I would never subject myself or others to another meal at this restaurant. The one star reflects the great country salad and good service from a pleasant waiter.

    (1)

  • Darvish B.

    Happy hour starts at 4 and ends at 630PM. Get there early because it gets busy fast. We got there a little after 5 and there was no seats to be had. on top of that about 10 people were lurking around the bar area waiting to snag the next available seat or table. Waiters were helpful and asked if we wanted to order a drink while we waited so that was a plus. After 30 mins of waiting. We just pushed our way to a little corner of the bar stand. Not much room at all so we just ordered a dozen oysters and enjoyed our drinks. I believe the waiter said they were Hood Canal Oysters, simple and fresh. $1 each, sweet deal! Will come back another time, maybe a few mins before happy hour starts to order more oysters and other HH items.

    (4)

  • Craig H.

    If you're looking for a place for fish in Seattle, Brooklyn is a great spot to sate your appetite. Excellent raw oyster selection, great wine list and an amazing selection of creatively prepared seafood and fish. This was an extraordinary evening recommended to me by a local and I was not misled.

    (5)

  • Lisa L.

    If you LOVE raw oysters, then this place is a must try! $1 decent-sized, fresh, juicy half-shelled oysters during happy hour every day! I got half a dozen along with a Ruby Red Cosmopolitan AND Cajun Fried Oysters! And OMG... I have to say those were the most delicious fried oysters I've ever had in my life... it was cooked just right, full of flavor... my mouth is watering talking about it right now. I definitely recommend taking advantage of the good $1 oyster deals and trying out the Cajun Fried Oysters.

    (5)

  • Chartchai B.

    As good as the service and atmosphere was...I was district dissatisfied with the dinner menu...thru the grapevine I heard that there bgers was top notch...I decided to venture in...7 page menu...3 of which were dedicated to drinks...and lo and behold no burgers in site...we asked the waiter about the burgers and he said he would ask the chef...the chef were willing to accommodate to happy hour size burger but not the lunch portions side...being hungrey we agreed to try the burgers and an order of the calamari. Our order came out....the calamari was bigger then the.burgers combine...it did however tasted like fried chicken more then calamari...the happy hour size.burger came.with no fries..... Star rating: the service (*} and the water (*} do not come for dinner...go for lunch or happy hour only....

    (2)

  • Fred r.

    Don't go to this restaurant if you are a tourist or simply from out of town. Our hotel concierge made a reservation a day in advance. Upon arrival we were shown to the back most table in the place. Basically in the kitchen. When we asked for another table the hostess waked us past 6 open tables to one in the bar. She was rude and condescending. She feigned a weak apology (totally unbelievable) as we walked out never to return. Don't bother.

    (1)

  • Occam W.

    Amazing happy hour. $5 pizza, calamari steaks... everything was good. Make sure you get there when they open for happy hour, otherwise it's hard to find a seat.

    (5)

  • Steve U.

    I suppose it's a little cliche to assume that you're going to get great seafood when you're near the ocean. but you wouldn't believe how many times I've been let down on that count. the brooklyn seafood doesn't disappoint. Linda, our server knew her shiz. it was a little frightening how well she knew the oysters and the beers on tap. (crazy awesome microbrews btb.) the tuna I ordered was done to perfection and the slightly Spanish preparation and spice was a most welcome twist. the decor is old school with high backed bar stools that envelope you and swivel. I was a little bummed that we didn't sit there. but given that I was dining with my bosses, bosses, boss, it's probably a good thing. I'd have gone all twisty fancy dancer on those chairs and caused a scene. a decidedly career limiting move.

    (5)

  • jeannine s.

    This place is such an addiction. It's your classic steak-house, but it's easily my go-to place in Downtown Seattle for really fresh oysters. If you are into beef, the steaks are nice, too. But I heart oysters and find excuses to sneak away to this place. They have a fabulous happy hour, too. There's nothing like one of their great dirty martinis and a plateful of buttery oysters, to hit the spot, after a long day at the office. How a place like The Brooklyn ended up in Seattle, I may never know. But I'm happy it found a home here.

    (5)

  • Kirk D.

    Being from the LA area I was coming to Seattle for some unique seafood. Ironically I found it at a place called Brooklyn. Amazing Clam Chowder that was different that any I've had. Their surf and turf was wholly original as well; scallops and braised beef. My taste buds where in heaven.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth C.

    Helpful service, delicious fresh fish, and great drinks! Thanks you yelpers for helping me find this place, delicious! my bf LOVED the chocolate cake desert, definitely a must try!

    (5)

  • Emilie H.

    Service was abhorrent (at the bar), but the oysters were amazing so it can be overlooked.

    (4)

  • Jane H.

    On a recent trip to Seattle, my husband and I decided to try this restaurant right around the corner from our hotel. What a pleasant surprise! We were seated at the counter, great chairs (not stools) and a fun atmosphere. I had the assortment of local oysters with a great glass of WA state sauvignon blanc and the cesear salad with fried oysters! YUM. My husband had a local microbrew with crab cakes and chowder.

    (4)

  • Jamie J.

    This place ROCKS. It is pretty expensive if you don't go for happy hour, but their food is way worth the cost. I had the bore bacon wrapped venison which was awesome. Great food to leave your stomach full and happy. I have also had the bouillabaisse, which was good but I'm a big meat fan. Their desserts are also really good and worth the cost. The service and environment is awesome too, makes this place an experience rather than just a meal. Good eats!

    (4)

  • Beth H.

    I love the warm, dimly lit restaurant filled with dark wood. The chairs at the bar were interestingly high in the back. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Our server was very professional and friendly. The oysters are fantastic! This is an oyster bar, so when in Rome....I cannot remember the names of the oysters I devoured, but they sure did not disappoint my palate. The salmon was tasty, but I was surprised by how well done it was. I didn't send it back, but I did regret it. I like my salmon rare, and this piece of fish was a tad dry. I would like to give it four stars, but when a seafood restaurant dries out a salmon in Seattle of all places, I cannot rate this establishment any higher than three.

    (3)

  • Yue Q.

    It is really a cozy place for dinner time. Waiters are so nice and funny. Love it

    (4)

  • Michael P.

    Atmosphere is great, so was the service. Food was good but not excellent. Dining room was kept very warm. Had to ask them to turn it down. A little pricey for the quality of the food, our bill was $115 for two which included drinks and dessert.

    (4)

  • Rosanne P.

    Another big thanks to the Yelpers out there for recommending Brooklyn's for the best happy hour. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 dozen oysters at buck a piece, $3 beers and wine, and dungeoness crab and shrimp nachos for around $5 bucks. Props to the bartender and oyster shucker for working really hard to please everyone, especially when it got real busy. The drinks, food, service and price were outstanding!

    (4)

  • Helena P.

    Great location, great staff, great drinks, great food, and one of the best happy hours in the area. Go. Order a cocktail and a plate of oysters - you won't be sorry.

    (4)

  • Sherry K.

    This place is very nice. The staff is very professional and know how to treat customers. The food is excellent. I highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Bryan L.

    The copper river salmon was amazing and the pear dessert was incredible!

    (4)

  • Jack O.

    Really excellent meal here. I got a steak au poivre med rare, and it was maybe a tad more done than I would have liked, so if I come back I think I'll order rare. We had Darnell as our server, and he was absolutely fantastic.

    (4)

  • Don M.

    Started out with the bakers dozen oysters 13 of the best I have ever had. Then had the Rib Eye and one (yes just one) scallop. Next time I am having just the scallops! Good oysters the best so far in Seattle.

    (5)

  • M W.

    the food is the best at a great price! i love the atmosphere and the service was great too! I will be returning to this restaurant!!

    (5)

  • Aaron G.

    I went there on a Friday night with a group of 11, on short notice (in fact, as far as the hosts knew was a group of 5 until we all go there, then a group of 10, and 1 extra showed up). They handled it in stride, and we were all seated without much delay. A few of us shared the bakers' dozen of oysters, which were great (though I'm no oyster connoisseur). My main dish was the stuffed quail. It was my first time having quail, and it was delicious. The food is relatively pricey, but given the quality, it's well worth it. The service was excellent. We were a somewhat raucous group, compared to the others in the dining area, but the staff had plenty of rejoinders of their own. Our waitress was very knowledgeable on the offerings, including wines and oysters, and helpful with suggestions. Overall an excellent and fun experience. I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Darin B.

    WOW!!! Me and my wife's absolute favorite restaurant in Seattle. Never had an average meal here...food is excellent. Also exceptional service, servers are professional and actually add to the dining experience.

    (5)

  • N G.

    Food was good and the wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Oysters on the sampler were good, though a bit pricey. We went on a Sunday and got seated right away. The decor was a bit dark (like most steak places) and slightly dated.

    (4)

  • Kevin A.

    Had an excellent experience here, following a Mariner's game. Although the place was crowded, it was easy to find to place to stand and wait for a table while having a drink. The happy hour menu is awesome! Oysters on the half shell for one dollar each, steamed mussels and clams, fries, and beer, all for a lot less than I would have been willing to pay. The service was excellent as well. Many of the patrons were of an older generation and the service tended to reflect that. I thought it was nice. Although I only had happy hour here, I would like to come here again for the full dining experience. (Those chairs along the kitchen are crazy cool!) Along with Elliot's, Brooklyn probably has one of the best happy hours in downtown Seattle.

    (4)

  • Joshua D.

    One of my favorite steak houses in Seattle! Never had a bad meal. Great service and wine/port list. The best port reduction filet mignon I've had in Seattle. And don't forget the Oysters... Grab a seat along the dinning room bar and watch the chefs work their magic! Good times.

    (5)

  • D C.

    Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Love this place. Best spot for oysters in town... and do try the Vodka/Oyster pairings...why not.

    (5)

  • phil r.

    Condescending, middle-aged, prick bartender drops the rating to one star. I wanted to smack him. Congratulations. You ruined it. By the way, nice 80s ponytail.

    (1)

  • Eric C.

    I've gone here a couple times now and the food is amazing I have to admit. The entrees are incredible, I've had bits of the lamb, pork, and venison and was thrilled by all three, as well as the various side dishes they include (potatoes, rice, etc.). The desserts here are delicious as well, though I can't say I endorse the appetizers from a cost perspective. Really, that's why I gave this place the four stars, because frankly I can't justify the price. While the food is great, I could be just as full and just as content for much less money. Maybe I'm stingy or maybe I'm not as excited about eating at expensive places, but while I really enjoyed my meals here, I can't say I'll be returning. I do recommend it if you've got money to blow or a special occasion you want to celebrate (or if you go there just for dessert that wouldn't be a terrible idea).

    (4)

  • Kevin M.

    What's the Scoop? Great Happy Hour. .99 cent oyster shooters. Awesome steaks. Price: Fair Must try: Peppercorn Steak. It was awesome. Drinks: Typical Parking: Street Note: This place served the best Peppercorn steak I've had to date.

    (5)

  • F' the Polic E.

    Crazy enthusiastic waiter...you were the highlight of the night. The cress is casual and the place is decorated in what I would describe as 50's retro style decor with hints of modernism. Yeah, that's crap, but it is reminiscent of a classic decor of a restaurant you would find in that time frame. Those chandeliers remind me of Saturn for some reason. We started with drinks. I do enjoy mixed cocktails, but i do prefer beer. I tried their Leavenworth Hefenweizen. It is lighter in taste of other hef's I have tried and has a stronger hint of citrus. The drink that my GF keeps raving over is the Lingonberry Daiquiri. If it is made right, as the first one was (yeah, what a lush), it would just taste like candy. Seriously, there is rum in it somewhere but it's damn good. Keep them comin' mr. Hyper Waiter Sir. Entrees: Bouillabaisse: this is what i call a medley of seafood in soup. The seafood is fresh and delicious...get this....so good. "Fresh fish, prawns, Penn Cove mussels, Thorndyke Bay clams, house-made chorizo, roasted corn, spinach and air dried tomatoes with crab risotto in a fennel-saffron tomato nage $24." Steak Oscar: I ordered this a Mediium Rare, it came medium rare. the crab with the bernaise sauce is amazing. The twice baked potato is okay, nothing special, but the rest of the dish was delicious. "Filet mignon, Dungeness crab and asparagus with sauce bernaise. Served with a Golden Glen cheddar potato tower and a celeriac-fennel gratinee" i will go back.

    (4)

  • Greta F.

    I went here on a recommendation from a co-worker and I am happy that I listened. The food was delicious and the crowd was professional mixed with tourists. The happy hour was really popular on a friday night, which is always a good sign. I tried raw oysters for the first time and the bartender was very helpful with advice. It went down easy and was tasty. I tried the ruby red martini and it was delicious! For dinner, I had the sirloin cooked to perfection with spinach and mashed potatoes. The meal was very good and the waiter was helpful with suggestions. Overall, a great meal and next time I'm in Seattle, I'll be here for dinner.

    (5)

  • Dean R.

    I liked the Brooklyn, although my party sat at a table at the bar on a Saturday night. It was a bit cramped, but what can you expect when you just show up? When I go back , I'd like to sit at the booths in the back. They look a lot more comfortable and the lighting/mood would be better. The food was excellent, although I think the Brooklyn specializes more in seafood than steaks. My friends Wobbly J and the Southern Gentleman ordered the oysters by the ocean-full and they really liked them., I am not an oysters person, so I cannot vouch for them. I did however order the crabcake and it was excellent. Crispy on the outside but not overly fried, a delicious sauce, and a generous portion. I ordered the filet and it was an 8 on a scale of 10. It wasn't the most generous portion I have ever been served, but it was fine. Well cooked, however. The service was very good, not pushy, and well timed. I normally do not even care what the price is at these places, however, my mother did not raise any dummies, so I am aware of "value" and this would be my only issue with the Brooklyn. You can go over to Jak's in West Seattle and for the same price get a better steak.

    (4)

  • Marie M.

    This is one of my favorite happy hours in downtown because it goes on through the weekend. That said I think going on on a weekend is nice, it's usually quieter and you get your oysters sooner. It's hard not to get a dozen when it's only $1 an oyster. They serve it on a bed of ice with 2 sauces: the house vinegar sauce (which is slightly hot and sweet) and cocktail sauce if you're into that sort of thing, tiny tin of fresh shredded horseradish and a couple lemons. I usually go with just the lemons, the oysters have enough of a salty flavor that the touch of lemon goes a long way. Couple that with a draft of beer and that would make the ingredients of a pretty good time. Go early. It gets popular. If you can find a seat at the bar, take it as your very life depends on it.

    (5)

  • Michael J.

    Beer, wine and vodka/oyster flights. Amazing clams! Delicious halibut, and a wide selection of beer and wines.

    (4)

  • Vasant K.

    I'm changing my review from 4 stars to 2. Their food is good, their happy hour is better, but the service is horrendous. They only care to cater to an older crowd. When ordering, the bartender approached me and honestly went "*sigh* what do YOU want?". I tried giving this place the benefit of the doubt, but I can't anymore.

    (2)

  • Richard M.

    We went to the Brooklyn seafood and oyster bar for a friend's birthday. What a disappointment . If you like raw oysters this is the place to go but my salmon was so over salted that I could hardly eat it. The onion soup was over salted as well. The country salad was good and the pork rib chop was tasty. However the seafood dishes were disappointing and the poached pear dessert was left uneaten.. All in all a disappointing meal.

    (2)

  • mylola s.

    I am a true steak lover so I had the peppercorn New York strip... and they did it RIGHT! Probably in my top 5 steaks I've ever had. The horseradish sour cream potatoes I thoroughly enjoyed and it worked well with my steak. So-So were fresh oysters... we tried every type w/the different sauces, wasn't impressed with any of them, should have maybe skipped those. Service was great. Nice atmosphere, had that feeling I was in London, England more than Brooklyn. Anywhoo... would revisit... highly recommended!

    (4)

  • Chris O.

    only went here once, so maybe it's due a seond chance. initial impression was meh, maybe it was overhyped but it did under deliver.

    (3)

  • Conifers J.

    The Brooklyn is much closer to an objective four, but I'm going with -- it's just OK FOR ME. It's great food, SOLID food, very tasty, almost fun. Loved the Kumamotos, though now I'm reading the reviews and am kicking myself for not dropping in for the $1 HH special! (We passed on the vodka/oyster shots, but that's neither here nor there.) The B just lacks that "excitement factor", being ... comfortably upscale establishment which connotes ... the traditional, the conservative, the portly and the ponderous. Of course, service was anything but, our guy epitomized snappy and quick. But you know what I mean. Loved my Kumamotos; they were tiny and sweet and perfect but I can see how a hungry 6'4" guy might take issue with that. (I suggest the oysters at HH!!). We shared the caprese salad - not so stellar, the serano salad - ham with honey figs and asparagus? more please! and the day boat scallop with foie gras - overkill, way too rich, too much gras and the fois, and way too sweet with the figs, deep and heavy, just that one little piece! Even more insane, we stuck to the seafood theme and went with the bouillabaisse for a "lighter" meal. Mein gott, the bowl was huge and thank goodness we shared. It had enough chunks of salmon for him, while I consumed as many of the mussels, clams and chorizo as I could, even though the soup was extremely dense and rich. No cream, but the culprit was BUTTER. I was slightly nauseous at the end, and gulping down glass after glass of water, bec/ it slowly dawned on us that the dish was flavorful but sneaky with the salt content. Is that normal? It was Tues night and the place was fairly empty. Seattle downtown empties out at approximately 6 so what was left were tourists and hapless biz types. We were also there July 4th week so perhaps everyone was drawn to the suburbs by the early aroma of bbq. I'd totally go back for the HH oysters and the Lingonberry Daiquiri -- a deliciously pink girlie drink. It would suit you if you had a larger appetite and heavier palate, flavors were intense, but perhaps necessary after a few rounds of the cocktails. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Paul L.

    Great value for happy hour. Half a dozen of really good oysters for ~$5. There are about a dozen different kinds. They will stick to one kind for a while and then rotate to another one: enticing you to stick around and/or to come back. The drink specials are pretty good as well.

    (4)

  • Zach L.

    Food is always good. This is fine dining, though you can go casual. Fantastic service. It is VERY pricey, but worth the investment if you can afford.

    (5)

  • Dean M.

    Although, this place us best known for their salmon and oysters, it isn't too far to fetch their Ribeye steak paired with their famous Clam Chowder soup. If you get a chance, try sitting at the counter with their high backed seats. Very comfortable and you get to see all of the action going behind the scenes. A great first visit.

    (5)

  • Nader T.

    My buddy and I were here on business a few months back and got this recommendation from the hotel concierge. I'm glad I went. The atmosphere was totally laid-back but it still had an upscale steakhouse feel to it. The menu was pretty standard, with some new-age touches, but not so much as to make the food unaccessible. It was, well, just right. To start, I had the venison tenderloin, served with a blackberry demiglace and....WOOHOO! A roasted yellow marrow bone! Yes! That's just pure heavenly fatty richness right there! So that earns them extra points. Not feeling terribly adventurous for the main dish, though, I had the filet mignon. And I requested that the beef be served with a standard compounded butter rather than the offered huckleberry demiglace. The waitress obliged but insisted on my trying the sauce. So she brought it out in a little ramekin. Excellent pairing. I ended up making liberal use of it! I don't remember the chowder well, so I can't reliably comment on it. But yeah, I'd give it a solid "I LIKE!" Especially when, as we soon found out, it was woefully difficult to find anything in Seattle after eight o'clock at night!

    (4)

  • Cory C.

    Been here a couple times for happy hour and have been very pleased. The ambience feels like you've stepped back into a classic 1950's restaurant and bar. Watch the bartendar shuck your $1 oysters in front of you as you sit back and sip (or gulp) some good drinks.

    (4)

  • J. A. C.

    So I was in need of a good steak, but I had my parents with me and they're not so willing to drop the $$$ like a visit to The Met would be. I've never been to Brooklyn, but I heard good things and tried it out. Well let me just say that the Peppercorn NY Strip (my favorite entree) was pretty much amazing. My father had the Bouillabaisse and it was towering in portion. My dad is pretty quick to say his thoughts, but he was humble and said he really enjoyed it. My mom had the Day Boat Scallops and although her portion seemed a bit smaller, she ate them and said she was stuffed. Overall, everyone left full and happy. My parents even said that that's what they'd expect out of a pricier meal. They, nor I, were not disappointed.

    (4)

  • Bryan C.

    Great atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. I'll be back very soon. The happy hour is amazing also.

    (5)

  • Ericha F.

    Their "Happy Hour" is fantastic. Oysters were fantastic as were the drinks.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Everyone else has said it, but I'll say it again: super happy hour. $5 apps that include spicy lamb nachos with plenty of siracha and sour cream, fish tacos- three mini hard-shell tacos, a chop-chop pizza, mini cheeseburgers and sliders, and .99 oysters. Great bar, great bartenders, great cocktails, great ambiance, great for dates, great for groups... blahblahblah. You get the idea. Also the site of MY first raw oyster experience - the bartender handpicked them for us and coached me through it. As hard as I tried not to like it, I think I'll have another.

    (4)

  • Jenn K.

    When we go out of town, we like to find a place where we can become temporary regulars. By chance, we found The Brooklyn and immediately moved in. In just a three-night stay in Seattle, we hit The Brooklyn three times, and had a phenomenal experience each time. Oysters. By the end of our weekend, we had renamed ourselves the Walrus and the Carpenter after ordering a total of 67 oysters (20 of which were shared with friends). It was awesome to have a full selection of West Coast oysters and took advantage of the Baker's Dozen special on two visits. The platter was accompanied by very thorough tasting & origin notes-- I can't understand why Shaw's in Chicago doesn't do this. Our bartender on Thursday afternoon was our ideal-- super friendly and outgoing, willing to chat with us about oysters, Seattle in general and basketball and gave us suggestions on other places to check out while we were in town. Beer. Great local beers that we can't get or don't see in Chicago. The Brooklyn features several drink & oyster samplers which looked really, really tempting including the 4 beer/4 oyster sampler. Also alluring: the vodka, oyster, caviar sampler. If we lived nearby, we probably would have been regular enjoyers of the bourbon sampler, too (not matched with oysters, BTW). Non-oyster food. After our initial 13 oysters on Thursday, we had lunch-- a bowl of super-rich clam chowder for me and a salmon sandwich for Josh. Both were very tasty and *extremely* filling. Although we only took advantage of the 99cent oysters at the happy hour, the other specials looked great, including dungeness crab wontons and some crazy sounding spicy lamb nachos. Setting. The bar is a great space-- copper bar top, plenty of seats around the four sides with high-tops and counters by the window. Table-clothed tables line the front of the bar. The dining room was interesting-- a mix of intimate booths with very high backs and SS Enterprise-style captains chairs along a long curvy bar allowing diners to watch the open kitchen. We loved The Brooklyn and will miss it greatly.

    (5)

  • Bob M.

    Went to this restaurant last week with 2 colleagues. We had oysters, foi gras, duck, wine, port wine....the whole 9 yards. The food was excellent as was the atmosphere. Our server was very good and attentive. Would I go back...yes...but only for a special occasion as it was expensive. There were 3 of us (adult men) that ate dinner that night and the bill was right at $400 for dinner including the tip. Overall we all had a great meal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    (4)

  • Corrine C.

    Came here for lunch with a friend. We were in and out in about an hour which is good during the work day. He ordered the burger and I ordered the buccatini carbonara. Both were reasonably priced but more importantly we were both happy with our choices. My pasta was beautifully presented with crispy pork belly and a poached duck egg on top with fresh herbs sprinkled over the pasta. His burger was huge and looked yummy! Our server was helpful and attentive. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!

    (4)

  • Trisha S.

    great happy hour......$1.25 oysters plus other appetizers and drinks....Don't recall exactly bc I was looking just for oysters. Great recommendation from a guy that worked at the pike place market!!! thanks again....

    (5)

  • Hannah C.

    I really liked this place for Happy Hour. Me and a group of friends had the oysters on a half shell for only $1 each, the Fried Cajun Oysters on a bed of Chinese cabbage drizzled in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce was incredible, and the luscious steamed mussels. Delicious. The drinks here are reasonably priced and are OK but the decorations were nicely appealing. Atmosphere wise its your regular after business clientele and crowded. Seats at the first bar are limited but you can always go to the next room. Definitely come back here.

    (5)

  • Mary B.

    Not too bad but not as good as I thought it would be. Went there for a business dinner, there were no seats but they managed to squeeze us in. The best thing- olive oil infused with basil. they do that in house, I've never had anything like it. It was AWESOME!!! Had the duck, not too bad.

    (4)

  • Chantee F.

    This place exudes class. The wait staff was extremely courteous, on point and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. Mouth-watering foie gras atop a large scallop with two types of sauce and a juicy, cooked to perfection filet mignon wrapped in bacon with an oyster in the center, atop a bed of spinach and scalloped potatoes. Drinks were divine, ambiance was perfect, all in all a fantastic evening! You will surely enjoy this dining experience.

    (5)

  • Rebecca K.

    I think the restaurant is overpriced and that there are better steak options in Seattle. The menu is unnecessarily complicated--you have to flip through several pages of drinks before you even get to the food options. The food itself is okay but there are a lot of weird sides that make me think the chef is trying to be really pretentious and different with his pairings but only succeeds in trying too hard and creating combinations that just don't work. My server was really friendly though, so no complaints there. I'm just not a fan of the menu or the pricing.

    (2)

  • Daniele F.

    I love it here. They always serve great food, and the waiters are all courteous and informative. Their oysters are always fresh and delicious as well. Only thing I didn't like was the carpetbagger steak. I was expecting the oyster to have some sort of sauce or flavoring inside the steak, but it was simply cooked inside. The steak itself was amazing, nice and moist, and cooked to the right temperature. Coming here is always an enjoyable experience.

    (4)

  • David W.

    This place is excellent! I rarely eat off the menu so I tend to get attitude and problems. These people went out of their way to make a perfect meal for me. The chef even came out of the kitchen to confirm my order and told me he would "hit a home run" for me and they did.

    (5)

  • Mike K.

    the oyster bar at this place is like heaven... they have so many different types of oysters to choose from... then to water is down with some tekillya.... woot... woot... then duit again... oyster fans..... you know.... i will leave it at that....

    (5)

  • David K.

    The good: seafood. Superb halibut, awesome ahi tartare, flights of oysters dotted with tobiko. Nice esoteric wine list. Also, good espresso well-prepared, rare in restaurants, even in Seattle. The bad - either they can't cook a steak, or they use really crappy beef, or both. Fatty, tough, not happy meat. The caesar salad is a joke. The bartender made no attempt to chill the vodkas for the flight of vodkas/oysters. In fact, he didn't really seem to enjoy serving that order. The ugly: the place is super tacky. Considering what they charge (dinner for 2 touched $200, no dessert), they could upgrade the laminated menus and stained copies of the flight lists. The furniture is a step up from Sizzler, but go into any other restaurant of this caliber and you will see furniture/design post 1988. Would I eat here again? Without a doubt - but only the fish and shellfish -and make sure they seat you away from the front.

    (4)

  • Erica W.

    This place gets 2 stars for an amazing brooklyn burger. Its thick with bacon and its all sorts of yummy. But I didn't know it was only a lunch thing...A friend and I walked in the other night for dinner and looked through the menu and after passing 4-5 pages of liquor we finally found the food. I asked for a burger and apparently the chef's are not prepared to make them....Really? It's a fucking burger...so they say they can make us a smaller happy hour burger. Well i'm expecting the same quality but a smaller portion...nope. It comes out as this pathetic burger on cold buns that you can buy from Gai's bakery! My burger looked like something I cook on summer day on my own grill and my lettuce was the stalk of the lettuce head and it was wilted. Also it was $10 and came with no fries. They couldn't even warm up my bun. Needless to say I was pissed. We also ordered calamari which tasted like chicken strips with no flavor. We had those "special" seats where you can look at the chefs cooking food and I still don't understand why they couldn't make me a Brooklyn burger. Most of the time they were standing there talking, not working so why couldn't they grill up a burger? Oh and also some of their food items are precooked sitting under a heat lamp. I saw a bunch of crab cakes and onion rings sitting in a container, so be warned those are not cooked to order. And I feel if you're paying $20 a plate, they better be cooked and fresh to order. If I need my burger fix, i'm heading to Nordstrom's grill, much better.

    (2)

  • Vincent C.

    "You going to the meeting at conference room B?" Ahhhh, the sounds of an after work happy hour beginning. I don't think I have ever turned this place down, but why should I...? Kobe Beef Miniburgers. Those three words alone are worth a 3 star review at least. The M&Ms of the Miniburger, it just melts in your mouth. From 4 00 - 6 30, beers are only 2.79 which is one of the best deals downtown. I even lost my Oyster Innocence here! So right now, go check your calendar, maybe you have a meeting at conference room B that you really can't miss!

    (4)

  • Kiran A.

    Great oyster flights, appetizers, and service. Ordered a steak 5 minutes before close (just lost track of time) and it was excellent.

    (4)

  • Rick P.

    Cliffs notes version: Salty and way overpriced. Look elsewhere. Slightly longer version: Came here with a work buddy as we were both visiting Seattle for a work trip. Had high expectations from reading the reviews on Yelp. Bad move. We got the Calamari which was pretty good, if not somewhat overpriced. I was hoping to order the chicken for dinner and order a side of onion rings (ok, I admit it, the onion rings were really what I wanted), but the chef wouldn't do a side of onion rings. He said if they allowed it, the "chef would be making onion rings all night". Nice. Some smack talk around onion rings. Anyways, onion rings came with my steak and lo and behold, they were salty and disgusting. Definitely not the best onion rings I've had (and up there among the worst onion rings I've had). And the steak was kinda gross; I ended up eating about 1/10 of it. All in all, I dropped about 75 bucks on a meal that made me want to drink about a gallon of water and hit the treadmill, like, yesterday. One extra star as my buddy liked his meal and for the server who was friendly (I say that despite getting denied for a side of onion rings which in the end was best for everyone).

    (2)

  • David P.

    A friend from work and I went to The Brooklyn and had a very good old time at this "Seafood, Steak, & Oyster House". We went with the Baker's Dozen of oysters and had a great time with the selections. I sampled each oyster, then tried to see if I agreed with the write ups on the cheat sheet they provide (8 types of oyster, some were 2 samples each). I went along the outer rim of the plate and had a wonderful, delicious time comparing the wide array of local oysters they presented. Here are the selections from this visit in April 2008: Baywater Sweet, Throndyke Bay, WA Dabob Bay, North Puget Sound, WA Fanny Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Westcott Bay Flat, San Juan Islands, WA Totten Virginica, South Puget Sound, WA Olympia, Southern Puget Sound, WA Kusshi, Cortes Island, British Columbia (my favorite!) Kumamoto, Pacific Coast The ambiance has lots of old-school charm and was a great way to spend an evening.

    (4)

  • Adam G.

    Just a bit too STUFFY for my taste. Decent oysters but probably best if you sit at the bar.

    (3)

  • Nicole C.

    The first time I've ever had Oysters and Calamari Steaks and it is excellent! I tend to usually hit up the Happy Hour so I stick to seating in the bar area and the service is always great. This place gets PACKED so plan accordingly and get your timing straight to avoid long waits on seating. The bar staff is friendly and fast and I have truly enjoyed every meal here.

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    I had lunch here during the hustle and bustle of downtown Friday lunch traffic. It was super busy inside but we were still able to find seats at the bar. In the quest to completely overdose on crab cakes during my 3-day trip to the Emerald City, that was my order. By far, the best crab cakes I had on this trip. Crispy outside that wasn't overly fried, delicious sauce, and a generous portion.

    (3)

  • michael m.

    This will likely be the lowest rating I will give a restaurant. The interior and food was great. The price was a bit high considering it wasn't very conveniently located. But what really makes this barely worthy of two stars was the service. No, not slow, way too fast. We were sat at 7pm and the waiter, who apparently is hopped up on meth despite his professional exterior, is right there at 7:01 asking what we'd like to have for a drink. We'd not even picked up the menus yet. We randomly pick a couple wines and he's off. No more than 2 minutes later, he's back asking if we've thought up an appetizer. If not, he can recommend one. "Er, ok" and off he goes again. Our wine is delivered in a minute. "Great service!" I praise legitimately, shocked at the speed and efficiency. I was still working on my soup when he returned already and I was lifting the spoon to my mouth and thought, "There's no way he's going to ask if we're finished... right?" ... No, because he was standing there with the main courses already. Even at a craphole like Red Lobster they'd not do this. And I'm not a slow eater, mind you. This was only 15 minutes since we had been sat. I gave him a confused look and he was nice enough to set the plate on the side of the table precariously before racing off again. Half way through eating the main, he returns and asks if we're thinking about desserts. This is WHILE we're eating. We just look at each other and both shrug. I send him off, politely, after informing him we're still eating and haven't had time to think about it. Nonetheless, at that point we agreed... this was ludicrous and almost seemed comical. I decided at that point I'd eat as slowly as I pleased. He quite literally returned every 3-4 minutes to 'see how everything is going'. I'll re-visit it one day and be open to raising the review, but if I get the same service again, it'll be a one star as it was truly an unenjoyable experience.

    (2)

  • Sarah L.

    Okay. Stepping foot into this restaurant, we wanted to dart out the door. First of all, we were under dressed, and it definitely is not a place bustling with college students. It isn't a formal, dress code requiring restaurant, but as street roamers of downtown, we felt a little out of place. Good thing we decided to stick around because the decor was beautiful, atmosphere was classy and the food was delicious. I had the boat house scallop with foie gras. Deeeeeelicious. It was a perfect blend of sweet and savory. It was paired with a vanilla bean carrot puree and went perfectly with the savoriness and the creaminess of the foie gras. My friend got the rabbit confit which is definitely for the high sodium lovers. The rabbit meat was cooked so perfectly though and was awesome with the greens it came with, which were cooked with bacon. Enough said. All in all, wonderful experience with good atmosphere and excellent service. But definitely do not expect huge portions.

    (5)

  • Christine H.

    This place is pricey, and the service can be a little strange sometimes. I had to ask if there were any specials, and at first, the waiter said no, but then remembered there was Copper River salmon available. The french onion soup is really great, and the steak (filet) was cooked perfectly. The salmon special was good, maybe a little too much food on the plate. I would have liked a little less food for a little less money.

    (4)

  • Kimber R.

    I often overlook this place because it seems so traditional. Well let me tell you, I am a new fan of traditional. We had some difficulty choosing wine perhaps so three bottles were ordered and all three were very different and absolutely delicious! I wasn't very hungry so I ordered a tasty little crab salad which I don't think was on the menu but it was a beautiful salad with bib lettuce, a large portion of fresh crab, a light dressing and a few tasty treats along the side. Blood orange and avocado type treats. For dessert, the beautifully prepared creme brulee was nothing short of spectacular. So delicious. Our waiter was very professional, not friendly but not cold. Professional and knowledgeable. We stayed a bit late and nobody rushed us at all. They were all very friendly and accommodating.

    (4)

  • sean s.

    I don't know why I choose to go to lunch immediately following the lunch rush. It's like being in the bloody twillight zone, or some other dimension, where the staff could give a shite about your presence. Not so much the case at the Brooklyn, our attentive, albeit forgetfull waiter was pleasant enough. Oh, our steak bites were pretty good as well. The star of the meal was the horseradish mashers on the side. This place is truly a class act. I highly recommend it. You must have a seat on the patio before the summer's over, and the sun runs away.

    (4)

  • Rob B.

    Alright, so there is an art-form to eating at the Brooklyn. For example; you go during happy-hour. You go mid-week. You go with as few people as possible. Why happy hour? Well, because if you go during a meal-time, this place can break your bank before you blink. The oysters... oh the oysters... They are served in the half-shell with a variety of crap to sprinkle, dip, or otherwise diminish them with. (my favorites are these little fat Japanese ones!) Yeah, they serve a bunch of other stuff, but after the oysters, who cares! Also, the food doesn't break you as much as I think they could probably get away with. The decor of this place is awesome. Beautiful old-timey bar. Great little tables. And I think there's more room in the back (but I've never explored it). Good wine selection, but after the WALL-O-SCOTCH, my booze blinders go up and the rest of everything they might be serving is gone. Be sure to sip your scotch here, folks. At 20+bucks a round, this is not the place to tie one on.

    (4)

  • Dante M.

    Let's say that the burger I got was delicious. This thing was huge, about half a pound and was very juicy and tasty. The fries that it came with were pretty good and the burger came with nice garnishes on the side. The bread that was served before our meals came was very good and served with an oil/balsamic viniagrette. Overall I would say this place is very solid!

    (4)

  • Tom D.

    Great wine selection...We had a nice Washington White. We also had the sampler oyster raw bar. A nice selection of regional oysters with very tasty sauces. My favorite was the horseradish and tartar. Main dish was Salmon. Best I had the entire visit in Seattle. Nicely flavored with polenta side and fresh vegetables,

    (4)

  • joanna e.

    I'd have to say one of the BEST meals I've ever had.... Let me start off with - we were expecting to drop serious dinner cash at the Brooklyn and were pleasantly surprised when our bill came out to $88! $88 for one of the best meals I've ever had.... now that' s amazing!!! Anyway, we were seated in the front of the restaurant which I felt was a treat... kinda crammed, but was nice b/c the backroom looked really dark and was kinda loud. They have a boothlike setup, so expect to hear everyone and their Mom's conversation. So onto the food.... I had the Wine + Oyster sampler, the BF had the Beer + Wine sampler. ALL DELICIOUS! We found our favorite oyster: the Baywater Sweet! It was SOOOOO GOOD. Melts in your mouth, ends it off with a touch of sweetness :) We shared the Tuna Tower appetizer, which was also delicious... and shared an entree. Can you believe the waiter suggested we share? OK - maybe we overheard him suggest it to someone else, and the servings ended up being PERFECT! We shared the Carpetbagger, that's the filet mignon with oysters in the middle (cooked to absolute perfection). Anyway, let me just say this: if in Seattle, come here. It's shnazzy, it's yummy, and the prices are right! Not much more you can ask for!

    (5)

  • Bea D.

    Not for special occasions. Otherwise a good place. We were there for our anniversary, but nobody cared to ask if we were celebrating a special occasion. We realized later this was not like El Gaucho or Daniel's Broiler, and to be fair the prices are appropriately lower. We were seated promptly as per our reservation. The bar has really funky seats, and I'd like to try them in the future for happy our. Our waiter was friendly and very efficient. We ordered a first round of drinks and oysters rockefeller for our starter. They were delicious. The wine menu had plenty of local options and all very well priced (you can get a lot of bottles for $31). We ordered the king salmon and the filet mignon for our entrees. The king salmon was delicious. Unfortunately the filet mignon was way over cooked: it appeared well-done but we ordered medium-rare. Our server apologized and had another one fired up, however it took 25 minutes to arrive. It simply does not take 25 minutes to cook a filet mignon to medium-rare, and this pretty much ruined our night, as I had to sit there and watch how my husband ate his food while waiting for mine for a very long time. Finally the steak arrived and it was ok. We were not charged for the filet mignon, but I would've prefered to pay for it and have it arrive quicker, rather than have the restaurant simply give up and have us wait so long. That is just insulting. Our time is more valuable.

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    Great place for oysters and seafood! The steaks look amazing, too. I treated my visiting parents and grandparents here for dinner and we all enjoyed our meals. Hands down, the Alaksan halibut was the best thing ordered. The salmon was delicious, too -- although $40.99 for the special Copper River salmon is a little much. I was disappointed in the Ono. It was a little on the dry side and not really impressive. I knew I should have stayed with my gut and ordered the halibut. :-) The oyster sampler was great as well. Although our table ordered the Baker's dozen, the oyster and beer/wine/vodka samplers sounded interesting. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for good seafood!

    (5)

  • Kelsey F.

    We couldn't bring ourselves to eat at a fast food restaurant prior to seeing Anthony Bourdain at the Moore, so we wound up at the Brooklyn. There may've been better choices, but we've never been here before, so we figured we'd try something new and exciting. A prior attempt (that same day) to make dinner reservations around 6:30 proved fruitless - we were told that they didn't have anything open til 8:30 as far as reservations go. So we figured we'd make an attempt at happy hour. But when we got there, we asked if perhaps they had room for two for dinner and they said they did, of course, and we were seated next to the window, close enough to the bar to watch the oyster shuckers. (This was around 5pm, btw.) Our waiter was attentive, polite, friendly, and non-intrusive, which is exactly what we like. We started off with drinks (pomegranate drop FTW) and wished momentarily that we liked oysters (they seem like such an enjoyable thing, but I just can't get over the texture) and then ordered. Round 1 - the bread round. With our drinks came some bread to dip into the house basil-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Had they given me a loaf of that bread with a bottle of each of those items, I could've made a dinner of it. I've done it before, you know... Round 2 - the salad round. Me: Country salad Date: Roasted beet and proscuitto salad I'm not a beet fan, so I didn't try much of Date's salad (except for an asparagas spear, which was nicely grilled, and a bite of proscuitto, which was very buttery), but my salad was frickin' to die for. Lightly dressed and the goat cheese was creamy and smooth and perfectly paired with the strawberries, apples, and pears. Okay, so that statement above about just wanting bread, olive oil, and vinegar? I take that back. I want the salad, too. Round 3 - the entree round. Me: Wild Alaskan Halibut Date: Hawaii Ahi Tuna I love ahi, date loves ahi, and this ahi was quite good. But I'm pretty sure the halibut won this round. Oh my holy hand gernade, the halibut. The potato puree didn't taste much like lobster (ah well), but was smooth and tasted like happiness when mixed with the meyer lemon butter sauce (fine, buerre blanc). The halibut was PERFECTLY cooked and the spinach was bacon-y in a very properly bacon-y sort of manner. But the halibut. I think I actually moaned out loud a few times. I apologize to anyone sitting around us that I offended. Round 4 - the dessert round, aka, the round we should've said no to. We were full. We were so full that the fairly strong drinks we started with weren't even an issue anymore, because all of that food had soaked up the alcohol. We were "stick a fork in me, I'm done" full, but we figured a little peek at the dessert menu certainly couldn't hurt anyone, right? Me: vanilla creme brulee with fruit (in a vanilla balsamic vinegar dressing) Date: strawberry champagne sorbet. Split: dessert wine sampler While the creme brulee was fantastic, the sorbet won this round. I was a little wary of it because like a large handful of college age girls, I used to wear Victoria's Secret strawberry champagne body spray and I wasn't entirely sure I wanted to relive those days. Especially in food form. Fortunately for everyone involved, it didn't taste a thing like the body spray smelled. The dessert wine sampler left us mildly buzzed and me a little headache-y. (A cup of coffee at a coffee place afterwards helped.) We're dying to come back for happy hour (sliders!!!). Go, order the halibut. I'm serious, go order it. It's insane. In a good way.

    (5)

  • Mrs. N.

    The food at this location deserves an A++; however, the service would be more like an F. My husband and I decided to grab a quick lunch after our meeting downtown and decided to go to the Brooklyn. We seated ourselves at the bar and as we were getting situated, our waitress comes up and the first words out of her mouth are to please take our napkins out of our glasses so she can pour our water. There was no hello or welcome. Not only that, but once our oysters were brought to our table, she asked us to flip each shell upside down as we finished so she would know when to take the plate. We've been eating oysters all our lives and have never been asked to do so. After all, isn't that part of the waitresses job is to check in on us throughout to make sure everything is okay and ask when we are finished, not make the customer do additional tasks? All in all, food is delicious, that waitress in particular needs to take a course in friendly customer service.

    (2)

  • Kim E.

    We had a very enjoyable meal here. The service was exceptional and we sat at the Chef's counter which was very interesting to observe them cooking but was probably not a good choice to have good conversation with your party since the seating was a tad awkward. I had the Prime Sirloin and although it was still tasty, it was not the best steak that I've had. My boyfriend had the Venison and that was quite delicious. After dinner we enjoyed the White Chocolate Cheesecake which IMHO was to die for. A bit on the pricier side but I would say it was worth it.

    (4)

  • Jesse R.

    Previously, I had only been here for HH, but last night I was invited for a birthday dinner and had dinner. I started with the crab cake. Not enough crab, mostly tasted cake. I would avoid it. For the main course I ordered the Steak Oscar. Apparently it's a popular choice, and at 43.99 it's probably the most expensive thing on the menu. The filet was ordered medium rare and came out exactly that. Tender and delicious, topped with crab that was slightly chilled and covered in hollandaise sauce. I didn't drink, but my table mates said their drinks were well made. They also mentioned the oyster/vodka shooter plate and the "Carpetbagger", which is a steak wrapping an oyster that is itself wrapped in bacon. To me, it sounds like a plate of colon cancer, but who am I to judge?

    (4)

  • Jason R.

    went here for hh before a show. very good happy hr, dollar oysters, steamed mussels, mini burgers, and fish n chips. not a bad price for good quality food. I will definitely come here again.

    (5)

  • Becky G.

    So, a little ramble about myself first. I am a concierge at a hotel downtown and am always making dinner reservations for my guests. But I'm usually working at dinner time and haven't got a chance to try out many of the restaurants I so kindly suggest to my guests. Well I went to the Brooklyn for dinner with my boyfriend on Tuesday night and had a grand time! We invited some friends and got a booth but they never showed up so we had a cozy date. We shared a bottle of wine and ordered some delicious seafood choices. I had the Hawaiian ahi tuna while he had the day boat scallops. Both dishes were wonderful. The staff was pleasant and the booth cozy. I didn't give it 5 stars because it isn't really my style

    (4)

  • Janet T.

    OK i wanted to try this restaurant since my coworker has been raving and ranting about their salads. To my luck, one of my client decides to take me out to lunch one day so I suggested Brooklyn since it was a few blocks from my building. I guess Brooklyn's known for their seafood and steaks so what was i thinking when i ordered their cobb chicken salad. What a disappointment!! The salad was lettuce smeared with avacado and a big slab of chicken salad on top. OMG...$13.00 for this?!? Good thing I wasn't paying or else I would have felt jipped. In brooklyn's defense - their raw oyster was superb, I guess my next time there, I'll forego the salad and go straight for the oysters, seafood. In addition - I did hear that they have the best happy hour in town..where else can you get half dozen oysters for $4 to $5??

    (3)

  • Linnet T.

    Excellent selection of tasty raw oysters with knowledgeable service staff! Loved sitting in the bar area, sampling oysters and sharing small plates. Much better tasting oysters than we found at other oyster bars in the neighborhood. Crab cake and tuna timbale also excellent! Five stars for the oysters . . . four and a half for everything else!

    (4)

  • Daniel W.

    Great service, friendly staff, no problem getting a table without rsvp, Chop Chop salad is the best!!!

    (4)

  • Eeeeestar T.

    A great choice for that Seattle seafood experience -- this was the place that started me on an oyster kick! I loved sitting at the bar -- there was a family there with three pre-teen/teenage kids and they were all having a great time. The Alaskan halibut was excellent, but if I were to go back I'd probably get just a cup of their perfect chowder...and two of every oyster they have that day. Yep, there were THAT good and THAT fresh!

    (5)

  • Mark O.

    What a wonderful experience. Elegant, comfortable and featuring a huge selection of oysters-on-the-half-shell. I typically stick with fish when dining in a fine seafood house, but I have to say I was tempted by the Double R steak. At our table of six new found friends , King Salmon dominated the menu selection and was absolutely wonderful. I grazed, enjoying chowder, Caesar salad and several appetizers. What a treat! Topping it all off: great service, and an impressive wine list.

    (4)

  • K T.

    Great food, great service (Elise) and a great atmosphere. I had the scallops with braised beef and dusted with porcini mushrooms, which were perfectly prepared. This is a good place for a celebratory dinner or date. I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Pam B.

    Great place! Superior chowder. Halibut was fabulous. Staff was great. A bit pricey, but definitely a dining experience.

    (5)

  • Starla S.

    Love the layout... timeless. Unfortunately the salmon of my salmon nicoise had timed out. It really just didn't taste that fresh. The crispy capers on top were yummy and did help offset the the slight fishiness (a famous sushi chef told me once that fish should never smell like fish). My husband had the Brooklyn Burger... it looked so yummy and I thought it was great but he said The Met's is better. The fries were perfectly fat, crispy, and salty. We sat at the bar and the server was great. Even though I'm so so on this gig, we'll for sure go back. Love the vibe and the menu is expansive. I definitely want to try the fried oysters and "famous" clam chowder.

    (3)

  • Ryan M.

    World's Best Clam Chowder!! Friendly staff. The waitress made a mistake and did not order my meal correctly. She realized she made the mistake when she was delivering plates for the rest of my party of 7. She apologized and then paid for my meal herself! That would not happen in Los Angeles! She brought me my steak and it was delish!

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    Cliff notes - Overpriced food with poor combinations and overcooked meals I am not a food snob, but lived in Seattle all my life, take dining out seriously and want others to enjoy the food scene in Seattle. The wait staff at our table was top notch. The food? WOW what has happened here. The steak wasn't prepared at all as requested and my wife ordered the Vietnamese Yellowfin Tuna. What the hell kind of pairing is this guys? Come on, have you tried that plate yourself? Olive paste with great cuts of Tuna? I tried my best to get the meat down but the pairing here was completely off and nothing I would EVER recommend to anyone. My friend ordered the Halibut and it was COMPLETELY overcooked, to the point where it was like dry bread. Seriously? Do you not know how to cook seafood? This is Seattle. Anyway, I WILL NOT go back here and I strongly recommend anyone to avoid. There is MUCH BETTER food in Seattle than this. Oh and I have been here probably 15 times in the past 10 years so it's not like this was my first time at The Brook. I have just seen it go down here over the past few years and had to write this review.

    (1)

  • Wade F.

    I had THE most pleasant and courteous waiter I have ever had at ANY restaurant in my entire life. For the life of me I can't remember his name though. He made some recommendations on wine we liked and picked the perfect one to go with our steaks. The steak was some of the best I have ever had as well. The place was uber busy, and thankfully we made reservations. For how busy it was though, I can't believe our waiter was keeping up so well, without seeming like he was being rushed. We even chatted with him about the city, and he recommended a few things for our friends to do while they were in town. Port sampler (6) was terrific after a big meal, and it was quality port too. I would go back here in a heartbeat. Nothing bad to say about the place at all.

    (5)

  • Dave S.

    1 dollar oysters are always a great deal and these tasted fresh (although 1 of mine did have a little bit of grit in it). The other food wasn't as good - the steak sliders were ok but the fish and chips were pretty average. My advice would be to stick to the oysters (and drinks). Service was excellent.

    (3)

  • Lydia K.

    5 stars for yummy food and potent drinks! I drank waaaaay too much at my first visit to The Brooklyn, but my drunkenness didn't distract from the quality of the food. Every entree at my table was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, the pork chop was massive, the fish was amazing, and my duck? OMG! Super yum. I ate foie gras for the first time ever and even though I know I should feel horrible about it, I loved every single bite. Sorry PETA! This is a meat-heavy restaurant...why not go all the way on the animal cruelty! Despite drinking too much and eating inhumane food, I would certainly take another trip to The Brooklyn. It's a pricey place, but if you know that before you go, the price shouldn't freak you out too much. You're paying for high quality food and attentive service. Plus the atmosphere, with the high-backed booths, allows for a great deal of privacy. All in all, a great dining experience!

    (5)

  • Karl H.

    Came here last night to celebrate a friends birthday and the impending arrival of his new baby boy. So, definitely much to celebrate. The entire experience from start to finish was exactly what it was supposed to be... excellent. The waitress we had was nice, professional and very knowledgeable which just made our experience all the better. At this point I'm just going to let the food speak for itself... Venison tenderloin wrapped in wild boar bacon, served with celery root puree and roasted marrow bone, finished with huckleberry demi-glace. Peppercorn New York Strip served with horseradish sour cream potatoes, French glazed carrots, aspiration in beurre monte and a roma tomato gratin, finished with sauce au poivre. Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Sashimi grade, pan seared rare with braised pork belly and served over a chevre, bacon and garlic chive potato cake with a hedgehog mushroom, asparagus and French glazed carrots in a butter fondue, finished with ranier cherry foie gras reduction. Bouillabaisse -Fresh fish, prawns, penn cove mussels, thorndyke bay clams, house made chorizo, roasted corn, spinach and air dried tomatoes with crab risotto in fennel-saffron tomato nage.

    (4)

  • Shelby E.

    My boyfriend and I came here for our one year anniversary, and it was the perfect place for us to enjoy equally. The name is fitting, as the decor is old fashioned and our server was your typical but friendly east coaster. He got steak and I got the special of the night - maple crusted scallops with mashed potatoes and green beans. Quite possibly the best meal I've had in a year. It was super rich but the portion was modest, so I was just a bite or two away from cleaning my plate. The BF was also pleased that our appetizer, entrees, and bottle of wine only came to about $160 - a fair price for a excellent anniversary dinner. I'd like to not wait another year to return, so I think I'll try the ever popular happy hour next.

    (5)

  • Carrie B.

    It's a long time since I completely stiffed a place on the tip, but I did at the Brooklyn. It wasn't the service, which was efficient. It wasn't anything the bartender said. It was the incredible disdain he conveyed from the tip of his ponytail to the bottom of his heels. We came in for happy hour, ordered off the regular menu, and had a heaping and refilled dish of contempt served up gratis. Our next stop was Lecosho - a couple of blocks away, and a complete contrast in terms of style and service.

    (1)

  • Clint D.

    I am always dizzied by their menu. This restaurant is one of the reasons I cannot become a vegetarian. Between the chop chop salad, steak frites, or salmon, I can't choose...

    (5)

  • Karen R.

    Nice place. Most of the ang mohs (Caucasians) were seated outside in the little courtyard (it was 80 degrees, I don't think so!) while we (three Asians and one ang moh) hung out inside in comfortable a/c on very high bar stools - this 4'11" girl needed a bloody ladder lol. We went for happy hour - had too many one dollar prickly pear magaritas (only on Tuesdays) and had two dozens of the miyagi oysters - a dozen for 4.99 - and a dozen of the tottem virginicus (not happy hour price, of course), The latter was far superior; as expected :) I would definitely return here to hang out. Nice. Food service wasn't so fast but that was probably the oyster shucker's fault :) Drink service was good and prompt. Didn't get to try the other happy hour food but will return to try that and more... some day.

    (3)

  • Katie H.

    I love the Brooklyn, though I haven't been here in a while. It was the place my husband and I chose to have our last meal in Seattle before we moved. Every time we went there we had great service - friendly, attentive, knowledgable. Professional yet still funny and laid back. One time we sat in the bar and the bartender wasn't that great, but table service was always excellent. I've had a variety of fish dishes there, all of which were excellent. The filet was also fantastic. Usually my husband and I share an appetizer and entree and find it to be enough food, but here we would each get a separate entree. it was always way too much food, but we always wanted to try so many things because we knew it was all bound to be good. The wine list is good, the service is great, the prices are on par with comparable restaurants. For a good dinner out, this is the place to go!

    (5)

  • Julia T.

    I'm a Midwesterner and I love my steak. I have to say that I had some pretty disappointing dining experiences in Seattle but Brooklyn was not one of them. We sat at a high table near the bar because it was kind of a last minute decision on a Saturday night and reservations at 8:30 were otherwise not to be had. It was not too loud and sitting near the bar was just fine. Our waitress was cute and funny and the food was great. I had the Filet Roquefort and it was fantastic. The horseradish soure cream potatoes were deeeelish and the beef cooked just as I asked and very tasty. The cocktails were good too. My mother had the filet mignon which she loved and she said that the creme brulee was very good as well. It was a nice birthday dinner and I had no expectations for that so I am grateful.

    (5)

  • Rainier T.

    This comes as a close contender with Wild Ginger for my most favorite downtown Seattle restaurant. If I had to choose between the two though, I'd have to go with The Brooklyn. Their wild Alaskan salmon is just too oustanding to pass up, which was made even more delicious by the smoked tomato jus, mashed potato side, and asparagus. I sat in one of their booths, which had high walls and comfy cusioned seats, which combined with the soft lighting, added to the warm atomsphere and feeling of privacy. The service was excellent, with an attentive server who checked in regularly and even had the honesty to tell me when one of their menu items should be avoided (he recommended against their Heffeweizen). The Brooklyn may be known as one of the most expensive downtown restaurants, but the secret here is to go during lunch! Even their signature salmon dish came in at a very pleasing $13. After some wine and microbrews, lunch for two came in at about $40 before tip, a fair price for great ambiance and culinary experience. I have come back numerous times and have always been pleased with my experience. Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • David M.

    My wife and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary somewhere nice, however, we had no babysitting lined up for our 3-year-old for the evening, so we decided to have lunch, instead of dinner, since our son would be in preschool during the day. So, I took the afternoon off from work and met my wife at The Brooklyn. I picked The Brooklyn because of its reputation for great oysters, which we both love, and this restaurant did not disappoint. We went through 2-dozen raw oysters before we even got to our main course! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. She explained the differences between the various oyster types, which I found very interesting. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate and just right for a romantic meal together. My only (minor) complaint is that I found it just a little too dark. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Tonie T.

    Great service. Great experience. Great food. I was on this salmon kick this weekend during my visit to Seattle. Everywhere I went, I just had to order salmon. The Brooklyn didn't disappoint. The salmon was wild and you could taste it in every bite. Yum. For $12.99, this lunch item was a STEAL! Mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a large salmon fillet floating in a roasted tomato au jus. Amazing. I ordered a glass of pinot noir to go with it, and the server brought out a large red wine glass nearly filled to the brim. No ID check whatsoever, I'm happy to say. So it seems The Brooklyn has fixed up this little problem with the off-putting servers/bartenders rudely checking IDs. I loved the private setting in the back room: captains chairs at the bar surrounding the kitchen. and highback long booths you slowly sink into. The walls are filled with fine art prints, too, which I really enjoyed. Overall, a very satisfying lunch experience.

    (5)

  • Deb B.

    I went there based on a concierge recommendation. I am the type of person who likes recommendations, and I started with the server. He (Matt) recommended the Salmon, Halibut, and Scallops. I went with the Salmon. I read the menu preparation of it, and although it didn't come prepared with what my dream preferences might be, I wanted to try it anyway. I also ordered the crab cake, and a glass of red zinfandel that he recommended. The wine came with the bread, and the service staff was very attentive from greeting to close. The wine was delicious. I loved it. Then came my crab cake. I have never had a crab cake with strawberries - it was out of this world! Then in a timely manner, my Salmon arrived. As a Midwest girl, the portion was definitely plenty, but not obscene. I do have to say that although it was magnificently prepared- it was a little busy for me in the flavor department. I would absolutely go back, and I would nor be afraid to try anything else on the menu. The service is outstanding!

    (5)

  • Gail A.

    I first went to the Brooklyn in winter of 2004 - loved it, and have been going back ever since. The food is excellent, and the staff friendly and professional. Until my visit last month. Unfortunately, two wonderful bartenders left the Brooklyn to start their own bar/restaurant recently, resulting in new staff. I noticed that two other reviewers mentioned a bartender that ID'd them in April, around the same time I was there - and wonder if it is the same server I had. He was downright rude and insulting. My aunt and cousin were in town - staying near the Brooklyn, and so my sister and I immediately thought to take them there. We walked in around 8:00 pm on a weekday. From the minute he approached our table, and flipped the cocktail napkins at us without so much as a "hello," a smile, or eye-contact, we felt unwelcome. To break the ice - my aunt greeted him very nicely. When I politely requested a wine list, he sighed and responded "I suppose so." After he couldn't find the birthdate on my cousins' out-of-state ID, he sounded irritated and told her "I can't read your license at all." He also asked us who was going to be driving that evening (None of us had had a drop to drink, and we all walked). As I casually mentioned to my sister that I knew two bartenders who started their own place near my house, our server overheard me and said: "Well, why don't you go hang out with them then!" At this point, we abandoned plans to eat, finished our drinks as quickly as possible, and left. Brooklyn managers, if you see this, please don't let this be my last experience with one of my favorite Seattle places.

    (2)

  • Major W.

    Fabulous food and great service. So good, in fact, we ate there twice for dinner during our three day weekend. Nick took excellent care of us the first visit, and Zoe was an absolute delight the second dinner. Stellar oyster selection. Try the vodka sampler with a baker's dozen assorted oysters. Stick with seafood for your entree, however. I ate a rib eye the second night, and while cooked properly and a high quality cut of beef, the chef over-salted it. It did not deter me from having an absolutely wonderful dinner with my honey!

    (5)

  • King C.

    Just went there for their daily happy hour. Delicious half dozen oysters for $5.99. Also had the steak sliders and mini burgers for $4.99. They were tasty and filing, but I prefer BOKA's happy hour Kobe burgers and truffle fries for $6 any day.

    (4)

  • Carrie S.

    My family decided to celebrate my sister's birthday here since I had been years ago and had raved about this place. One member of our party needed gluten free options since she gets sick for over a week if she eats anything with gluten in it. I was impressed when the hostess said that they were ready for us with some GF options. That is when it all went downhill. The atmosphere is great, the food is good, THE SERVICE WAS AWFUL. From the moment our waiter greeted us, he was in such a hurry for us to order and get out of there. He cut off anything we would say, and kept flashing his fake smile while being rude. When there was some confusion over some gluten in a salad, he made a HUGE deal about it, mortifying our friend who tries to not make a big deal out of her gluten issues. He took the salad back, but then had the chef come join us. We did NOT ask to speak with the chef by the way. The chef was condescending and rude, telling us that he understood different information, made her feel embarassed and drew so much attention to us that we never asked for. THEN, when we thought this was over, the waiter returned to say "we just looked this up online and we are both right...." and proceeded to tell us all about how the particular food item used to be processed with grains but isn't now, etc. .....basically trying to prove us wrong. My sister told him that it was irrelevant at this point and we just wanted to finish dinner. This experience with the waiter put a huge damper on our night. We will NEVER go back to this place. What happened to caring about the customer and giving a group of people good service, especially when our bill was over $500 for 10 of us?

    (1)

  • tiffany s.

    So it was my first time to Seattle and since Im so So Cally & cant handle much cold weather-I was immediately demanding comfort food. So what do you know...we yelped it & found this spot. Whoa! It was amazing. The spot is all old school wooden bar/ "You wanna go where everybody knows your name-Cheers" type of stuff. Nice place & superb food. We started off with crab cakes that were covered with this nice sweet & spicy thai sauce with little slices of mango. It was the yummiest combination! Then I ordered the Alaskan Halibut that was parmesan/potato crusted with lobster mashed potatos....to die for! with a touch of spinach.... needless to say it was an awesome meal to welcome me into town!

    (5)

  • Melissa J.

    Ok, I've only been here once, but I had an absolutely wonderful experience! I thought it was reasonably-priced during lunch; I had $15 salmon plate that was delicious! Even more excellent than the food, however, was the service! Everyone that I encountered was extremely friendly and even during the busy lunch hour, I never felt neglected by the staff! Also, the atmosphere is cool; the restaurant is rather dark, but the booths are nice and comfy...I almost feel like I could have napped there after my lunch. :)

    (4)

  • Eric M.

    What can I say. This place is awesome! Went in for Happy Hour on a weekday, hard to find a seat but we managed. There is a fantastic selection of fresh oysters shucked right before your eyes. We ordered a dozen since they are only a dollar each and went to town. They also had some type of daily happy hour cocktail drink, as well as a great $5-$6 menu. We got $6 steamed clams in a sausage creme broth. Very Good. Great atmosphere. Post work, business casual crowd.

    (5)

  • cm t.

    I only ate and drank here during their oyster happy hour. However, it is a great place. The barkeep was personable and helpful without being overbearing. The draught beer selection and wines are carefully chosen and the drinks are reasonably priced. I arrived right at four p.m. to ensure a spot at the bar. By 4:45 it was close to full. I ordered a half dozen oysters and a couple pints of Rogue Shakespeare Stout. With the oysters, they serve two homeade sauces and some horseradish sprigs which deftly accentuate the bivalves. All in all, a wonderful experience and I only wish I would have tried dinner.

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    I had the NY steak which was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. Downside was that it was way over salted. The molten cake dessert was just ok and the ice cream tasted home made and was excellent. The service was the highlight here with the waiter (Dallas) proving the best waiter service I've had in a long time (and I eat out at least once a day).

    (3)

  • Gary I.

    On our vacation to Seattle, we came here looking for some good seafood, especially lobster and crab. Unfortunately, this place did not have lobster or crab. I guess it was our fault for not doing more research. The bread that was served as an appetizer was awful. It was hard as a rock. I ordered an oyster sampler and boy was it delicious. I guess this place is popular for the oysters. The Eagle Rock was my favourite. My partner ordered the Seafood Pomodoro and that was pretty tasty. It had a strong tomato taste which I like but unfortunately my partner did not. I ordered the Bouillabaisse and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was like a surprised dish that had hidden area of risotto. Within the risotto was some surprised shredded crab. I didn't enjoy the salmon because I thought it was too overcooked. I like my fish tender and flaky. This dish reminds me of the Bodega Bay soup I once made but without the risotto. Overall, I say this place is pretty good. Next time, I will try their steak.

    (3)

  • J K.

    Great food. Great service. Good wine. Nice, traditional classy atmosphere. Relatively long menu. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

    (5)

  • p B.

    I was seated in the Captains Chair kitchen bar for local sea food. I order the Alder planked Alaskan salmon, rather than Halibut the other house speciality. A special order mushroom side dish was added. While the presentation was solid, the flavor was non-existent. I expected smoky flavor, nothing. Would not recommend. After 40 yrs the Brooklyn needs some new tricks

    (1)

  • Mindy H.

    This place was amazing. It's definitely pricey - and good to save up for a special occasion, but it's worth what you pay for. Service is great. They validate parking in the lot nearby, the inside is great. I wish I could have gotten some pictures. The booths are very cozy and very high backed and you can fit 6 comfortably. The high backed booths make it more intimate and private. I went with a party of 6 friends and everyone enjoyed their food. I had some friends that got Oysters. They were from Greece and just wished that the restaurant served Ouzo. As the oysters would have been perfection with some Ouzo. My husband ordered a martini which he said was cool and it was served in a neat looking glass. Another friend ordered some fillet Mignon well done and it was cooked to perfection. My husband got the ahi tuna which was one of the best cooked ahi tuna's he has had. I had the Alaska salmon which was also great. The crab cake appetizer was my favorite thing from what everyone ordered. They also do a very good job with food presentation. I would love to come back here again for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Vanessa D.

    it was at the brooklyn where i experienced the best threesome ever. classic shallot mignonette sauce ice cold clean shucked kumamotos/miyagis/fanny bays a mean dream-team vodka flight *shudders in an ecstatic agony* -------------- def. worth going just for the oyster/vodka sampler. happy hour is also a very good deal for the value. the ambiance is familiar, clean, inviting, and classic. unpretentious with excellent service. they also have a great wine menu. if you love bivalves, park your butt in this joint.

    (4)

  • Tina G.

    Haaaaaaate it! Can't say I hate the food because eventhough I made reservation for my fiance and I, we didn't even stay. The restaurant was so stuffy and crowded that after sitting at our booth the people on the other booth next to use were so close that it was like one table for two couples. The waiter was soooooo ruuuuuuuude that, that really made us feel uncomfortable. Right when he got to our table before even welcoming us he asked for our ID's with a ( Oh gawd I don't think I'll get a good tip) voice. That is the most annoying thing you could do. After we were done watching him speak to us rudely we left. DONE

    (1)

  • rob h.

    I have had a steak in most of the steakhouses in town, in my humble opinion...this is the best steak for the price in town!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    Loved their burgers at lunch! Used to work in the building above and this was the goto restaurant for a quick but nice lunch. Have them chop the lettuce for the caesar salad so that you don't just get lettuce leafs. Dinner is more pricey but also quite tasty and a bit more froofy.

    (4)

  • Gina T.

    Happy hour was fabulous! Visited Seattle for a conference and found this restaurant on yelp. Went there for happy hour and they provided great service with great food. Definitely would come back.

    (5)

  • Sheila L.

    I discovered this place by driving around downtown looking for parking and I saw their banner that said "Happy Hour" and the fact that its a oyster house and I never been to one. We found parking close-by and walked inside, I felt like walking right into a nice place where a whole display of different oysters come right into your eye contact. The bartender asked us what we were there for since the host/hostess seemed to disappeared from the front we told him we were there for HH and he told us to find a spot at the bar, we ended up sitting behind the bar area away from the oyster display. We grabbed their menu and looked at our choices, I automatically knew I wanted to try their half dozen oysters and their steamed mussels. mmm... my bf ordered a few items that were standard like clam chowder and caesar salad. The same bartender came and asked what we wanted to drink (right after he ID'ed us) and I got a cosmo while my bf got a beer. Our bartender was sarcastic b/c we seemed to be the youngest ones there and he said he could tell it was our first time there. :P Our food came and my mouth just watered when I saw my oysters and steamed mussels (the aroma smelled soo good). I have to say these oysters were the best I have ever tasted, there were the perfect size for me, not too big and not tiny either.. they were sweet even with a squirt of lemon juice and cocktail sauce on it. My mussels were soo good too and I could tell my bf enjoyed his food as well. I would recommend this place for any oyster lovers but fair warning that it can be itimidating for young'ens like us to have a sarcastic bartender who sort look at you like this is a "grown up" restaurant.

    (3)

  • Zhi F.

    the duck dish was the best, the sauce was so nice. Even the vegs were good. The creme brulee was very good as well. Will come back again for the same duck dish. My sister thought her steak oscar was charred to much but i though it was good. In total a 4.5 but closer to 5 than 4.

    (5)

  • Farah F.

    I went there for happy hour with a friend. good thing we got there early, because it was a Friday and the place got pretty packed pretty quick. We sat by the bar and had full view of everything made there, so that was nice. The food was really good. Mind you, we only had bar food, so we went for the calamari, the fries, wagyu cheeseburger and fresh oysters. Lotsa fresh oysters, since we both love 'em so much. The wagyu cheeseburger was just perfectly sized and taste great. I was hooked right then and there. The calamari was good, but I'm not a fan of calamari steak strips, so i wan't too impressed. The drink my friend had, some sort of a pear martini, which was the day's featured cocktail, was really good... if you like sweet drinks :) Definitely a girly drink, which is why I loved it. the service was average at best. At the beginning it was okay, the people behind the bar weren't really friendly but things came out on time. As the happy hour pregressed, we had to wait for a really, really, really long time to get our food. We were going to order more things but we got tired and left instead. overall, not a bad place to eat, the food was good and I would probably go there again, just maybe not stay too long and bolt when people start filling it up.

    (3)

  • AJ R.

    Had a GREAT happy hour. Good food, good drinks- if you get the funky bearded bartender, Hmmm... nothing out of the ordinary happened. Just had fun.

    (4)

  • Jennifer R.

    Oysters here are great! (specifically raw) If you don't like oysters, then don't fret, there are plenty of other things on the menu for you. I've eaten here during lunch and dinner times and let me tell ya, during the peak hours of lunch, it's best if you make reservations. Surprisingly, I prefer the seafood dishes over the meat dishes but have had satisfying flavors come out of a majority of items I've ordered nonetheless. I wasn't keen on the portabella mushroom dish but I think it's because I didn't read the menu and it said it has pine nuts and I'm not a pine-nut-type-a-gal. Overall, the food and service here resembles the usual - in the middle of downtown surrounded by businesses, law firms and banks where people take their clients to "seal the deal". Do try the oyster sampler and pair it with the vodka sampler. Something new, something different, something yum.

    (4)

  • Gavin N.

    I love The Brooklyn, I stumbled upon it while looking for a good steak place in my entertainment book. I took my girlfriend there about a month ago, and we had the greatest experience. For appetizers we of course got some oysters, I'm not an oyster connoisseur, but they tasted fresh and delicious. However, I must mention that the free bread was delicious as well (everyone must admit their guilty pleasure of the free bread at restaurants...hey..give me some more of that free stuff). Well, it was actually the bread, but it was that rather than use of typical olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They gave us a basil infused olive oil, which was DELICIOUS! So good, I found myself a couple days later going to the Oil & Vinegar store in Bellevue to pick up some for home. Onto the entrees. My girlfriend ordered the scallops, while I decided to go big and get the PRIME grade Filet Mignon w/oysters. My girlfriend scallops were cooked to perfection, slightly undercooked so they were tender and melted in your mouth. They were maybe a little salty, but nothing to make me reconsider the quality. The steak however was delicious. Cooked to a perfect medium rare. And surprisingly being stuffed w/oysters did nothing but enhance the flavor to the greatness that is Filet Mignon. Okay now I'm hungry. The pricing is very reasonable given the environment and quality of the food. Around $8-15 for an appetizer, and $25-40 for an entree. I'd say the only downside of eating at The Brooklyn is parking on the street, but I think I'd rather walk a block or two than pay $7 (valet fee and tip). I could see the Valet as worth it during a busy night though. when street parking may be more scarce. Anyway, yes the food and environment were good, but what really made the experience amazing was the service. Our server was very friendly, on top of everything, very knowledgeable, but not in your face and rushing in any way. Great service, especially given that he knew we were using an entertainment coupon. I will look for my receipt to put his name up later. I highly recommend visiting the Brooklyn. Even if you were to go by yourself, their counter seating had some very unique and comfy looking chairs. and I might even find myself over there for happy hour..$5 for 1/2 dozen oysters..sounds like a deal to me..oh BTW did I mention they're in the entertainment book?!? ~G

    (5)

  • scott l.

    Loved it. The flights of beer paired with oysters are perfect. What a great way to start a dinner.

    (5)

  • Ms G.

    This place has gone WAY downhill. I've been coming here for about 15 years, and it is following the Red Robin Value Engineering path of demise. Small portions, the happy hour menu is pathetic... wait, I mean insultingly PATHETIC. Their house-made chips were straight out of a bag. Other than the ok-ish oysters there were NO seafood options available. I gave them a second chance on this, somehow assuming the last time was a bad day. It was even worse today. Seattle is full of great eating places, and this place does not even belong on the map. Sorry, but I'm done with this place. Even our server said the owner does not give a sh^t about customer opinion when we politely voiced our disappointment. Well, my opinion no longer matters, since I'm now a permanent ex-customer (who lives a block away). This place could be good again. If somebody buys it from the current owners, who are running it into the ground. 'Bye.

    (1)

  • Jeff S.

    Old school dinner club ambiance......kept expecting some of the Rat Pack to swagger in.....our waiter, Dave, was top notch...always one step ahead of us. We started with a wedge salad, very good..my wife had the halibut and I had the scallops......both were to die for. Will definitely make this a stop whenever we're in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Fidel P.

    A little pricey for what its worth. Nice ambiance, seems like a after work dinner place, lots of professionals here when we went in the evening. Drinks are good. Service is great just was not impressed. Food was alright. We had the Steak and the steak was lacking flavor. Probable will not be going back. Sorry about the short review, just don't have much to say about this place.

    (3)

  • Scott G.

    I am here now and I am loving the Judd Cove oysters. The oyster/ wine flight I just had was amazing. Love the old school bar in the round feel and the attentive staff. The house bread comes with a very flavorful olive oil tapenade seasoned w chives, scallions, salt & pepper- nicely done. Fine clam chowder- perhaps not the best I've had in my life but no complaints here. Great place for top shelf whiskey. I will definitely come back here and recommend this place to others. Glad to know this place exists.

    (5)

  • Chiaki O.

    Happy hour is good ;-) I love raw oysters, and you can try many kinds of oysters here!

    (3)

  • Lisa L.

    Love this place! Amazing oysters (duh) and the rest of the food was fabulous as well. Our waitress (wish i remembered her name!) was awesome. Spunky and just in top of things. We asked her about certain items on the menu and she was SO honest (she even steered us away from a certain dish). The honest is so refreshing. I just hate when a server says "everything is good". Decor is a bit dated, but I think that it's part of the charm. Next time I'd like to sit at their oyster bar!

    (4)

  • Denise L.

    We had dinner there last night for the first time and loved it. We were running a bit late for our reservations and when I called to let them know, they said, "No problem". When we arrived we were greeted promptly and taken to a nice quiet table. Our waiter immediately asked if we were attending an event and what time did we need to be done. Food was wonderful (We both had oyster/wine sampler plates and Scallops). Our waiter kept an eye on the time for us and was prompt with the check and all service. We have eaten at The Met several times and have decided we like this place better. Quieter , just as nice and food was great. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Darin R.

    This is a solid steak and seafood restaurant, but this is Seattle. Solid steak and seafood restaurants in Seattle only get three stars in my book. They have several oyster pairings with every beverage you can think of. I had the vodka pairing. It was very good. We sat at a table, but it appeared that the oyster bar is where the magic was happening. There were large leather chairs at every seat. Very cool. Sorry this review is so boring. Nothing about this restaurant blew me away.

    (3)

  • Samantha S.

    I was in Seattle on business this past week, and per the recommendation of our hotel concierge, I went to The Brooklyn for dinner one night. I went with my team of 4 plus a guest, some of whom gawked at the prices on the menu (I convinced them to stay anyway, as I really wanted to try some upscale seafood in Seattle!). I ordered the sea scallops... and they were amazing! They were cooked perfectly and served atop a bed of braised pork loin, potato pancake, with gorgonzola cheese and fuji apple. The combination was just mouthwatering. I savored every single bite, and was even made fun of for all the "mmm"s I was making as I ate the dish. It's a perfect combination of ingredients, and while it didn't look like very much food on the plate, I was definitely full after the meal. The service was also very quick and polite. The only downside is you have to pay an additional price for bread for the table ($3 I believe). Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals as well (3 of us ordered the scallops). I would definitely recommend this place and would love to go back if I am ever in Seattle!

    (5)

  • N H.

    Some of the best food and service in Seattle. Happy hour is great but for a true foodie make a dinner reservation. The scallops with a wine pairing are to die for!

    (5)

  • Noreen B.

    The steaks were really good. I don't recommend going on Sundays. They seem to not have a lot of condiments for instance sour cream. The drinks were fair. Although they didn't have anything the birthday girl wanted. Speaking of birthdays, they didn't have any complimentary birthday dessert :(

    (3)

  • Thomas W.

    We had Dinner at the Brooklyn on 04/07/15 for our Son's 25th birthday I'd like to start by saying our waiter "Alexander" was wonderful and very attentive. He took the time to explain the menu items we were ordering to us in a very respectful way. Some of the items on the menu we had no idea what they were. (we're simple folk) Lol. We had a toddler with us and when she started to get a little fussy Alex brought her out blackberries. And that made her and us very happy. We did not ask him for the berries, he just brought them. That was smooth. He even took a few group shots of us with my camera that came out pretty good. Our group was 7 adults, 1 toddler and 1 five year old We ordered: G/C Bakery bread, Clam Chowder, Steak Medallions King Salmon, Pork Ribeye, Draper Farm Chicken and the Prime Sirloin and Drinks. Everyone was happy with their entrees But those of us that had the Potato Delmonico were surprised that they were cold. Other than the Potato D. being served to us cold. We were very happy and my son enjoyed his 25th birthday. Would I return? Yes I would Also my family and I would like to say. Thank You to Alexander for a job well done sir. 4-1/2 stars because of the cold Potato D. . P.S much better than Ruth Chris.

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    Showed up a few minutes early for a 6:00 reservation. Quickly seated and away we went: Server: Lisa Two glasses of Pinot Gris (healthy pours = happy customer) Ten oysters on the half: super duper yum Appetizer: lobster ravioli (four pieces, quality not quantity...) Main: halibut If in season and in Seattle, must enjoy Nice 6-8 ounce piece Very juicy with just a thin crust. Perfect! Overall takeaway: very satisfied with quality of meal and price met my expectations. I would come again!!!

    (4)

  • Anjali K.

    Had dinner here w/my husband on Sunday night. We both got food poisoning! We had oysters, prawns and salad. We should have known to not seafood (raw) on a Sunday night. Also when we walked in the restaurant was virtually empty at 7:30pm. We even asked our waiter how fresh the oysters were. NEVER WILL WE RETURN WHEN WE VISIT SEATTLE.

    (1)

  • Scott T.

    Excellent main courses, but as pointed out, it's all about the happy hour here, and what a time it 'tis. On my visit they had oysters on the half shell (can't remember what type) at $1.50 each which I thought reasonable--unless you down 18, which I did (they were small, that's my story and I'm sticking to it). That and a couple of pints of Alaskan Cream Stout make it the perfect Irish Breakfast. I know, 5:00 p.m. isn't breakfast in Seattle, but it's close in Galway! time. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and off of 1st Avenue, a good thing. By the numbers of the crowd, even at the bar, they're doing it right. If I lived here this would be a favorite hangout. I'm obliged to offer up my 4-star out-of-towners review. This place is the real deal and I'm so glad I stopped in. Thanks, fellow Yelpers, for pointing me in the right direction.

    (4)

  • Rebekah T.

    Hmmm, it's dinner time and we are not quite hungry but want to get out for a little bite on the town. I had The Brooklyn bookmarked for the Happy Hour and the Oysters, even though it was late on a weekend night - we decided to try it out. We sat at the bar and reviewed the menu. Oysters were $3.00 each (off happy hour), yet the Oyster and Beer sampler was $12.00 for 4 Oysters and 4 beers. That's like free beer. Yay, we ordered two of those. All local oysters, some bigger and some tiny tiny - all delciious and served with fresh grated horseradish, dill and lemon. Each little oyster and beer sample was quite the try. Still not completely hungry, but after the dinner hour, so we ordered the Lobster Ravioli small plate. It was pretty good, the sauce was rich and contained caviar, which I loved. I love the texture of the cream sauce with the fish eggs. Food was great, Service was great. I felt sorry for the staff that had to deal with an upset customer trying to order food and wine after closing, only coming back to harass staff and make sure that other people were not being served. People should try and be a little understanding when the sign says closed, it's not personal - it's business and you came after business hours.

    (4)

  • Steve A.

    Really nice place. Beautiful charismatic interior. Had the Ribeye and it was exceptional.

    (4)

  • Stephen R.

    Perfectly good and dependable dining spot in the downtown Seattle area. Vast menu with something for everyone; their claim-to-fame seems to be the seafood and raw bar - which did not disappoint me. Praise aside, there just was not anything that had that wow factor for me, save for the wacky pod-like stools along the long bar that snakes through the dining room. Service was as expected for this price point, though I did find things a little unsettling with the busy staff and tightly packed tables in the front section. If there are only two of you dining, try and shoot for the pods at the bar for a little fun. Good for a business lunch, or when dining with fussy ones who don't like their menus getting too far off the beaten path.

    (3)

  • Mercurio D.

    The food was delicious! Our waiter was the best! If u're into beer... Try the sampler... :) great service great food!

    (5)

  • Nic T.

    I've been coming here for years! Don the bartender is very good and knowledgeable his understanding and knowledge of oysters is an assets to that company! The oysters where well prepared and a served with a mononette, cocktail sauce and fresh grated horseradish. I got the bakers dozen and I loved the Kumamoto , the kushi. For appetizer I had there clam chowder with truffle oil dripped on it and it didn't disappoint. The decor is like stepping back 80 years and is great, rich mahogany and nice art work. It feels right! Bottom like is if your in Seattle You HAVE to come here. Thanks Don

    (5)

  • Yvonne B.

    Lunch was so delicious I've never enjoyed my Salmon BLT sandwich without the bacon like I did today. We would have liked to sit outside today, but it was cool and overcast. It was a great lunch with my new teammate and his manager. Overall service was great! I recommend The Brooklyn for lunch! .

    (4)

  • Jill J.

    this is an update to my original review from 4/11/13 - I went to the happy hour last night, on 1/20/15 with a work colleague who was in town. We sat in the bar and our waitor was not just snobby, but he ignored us most of the night. I have been here multiple times for work meals with colleagues and have not experienced this kind of behavior. We did nothing to warrant the behavior either, nor did we do anything that is a typical "hot spot" to waitors (staying too long during busy times, ordering minimal food, being loud, etc). We ordered 4 total cocktails, two appetizers, one entree and two desserts. The entree and desserts we asked in advance to be prepared to go and we were scoffed at then ignored. I utilize yelp to write both positive and negative reviews and I have to be honest, last night will make me question whether I return with anyone I am taking out for a business professional meal, and quite honestly, if I do and I see the waitor I had last night, I will ask to be moved to a different section. Every job in the world involves some sort of customer service to someone, and I know what quality, fair customer service entails. What we received last night was sub-par to say the least. Disappointed.

    (1)

  • Cole O.

    "The Freshest Ideas In NorthWest Cuisine" is the tag-line. I had 8pm dinner reservations on a Tuesday night and definitely got there early to enjoy a martini at the bar to check out the vibe & talent - very nice. My colleague joined me and we proceeded to head back to one of their big booths for another martini and a gaze at this glorious menu. Waiter was spot on with suggestions. The poached Wild Alaskan Troll King Salmon on top of a smoked tomato jus was the dinner option chosen - wow. This was quite on-point! William W. decided on the Day Boat Scallops as the server said it was his "best dish" When the desert menu came along - we came to a compromise. Port Wine it was!

    (5)

  • Darren R.

    Went for dinner here tonight. The crab cake, wedge salad and filet mignon were very good, and service was friendly, constant and not overbearing. I'd come back again

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    Wow. What an amazing dining experience! The food (I got the lobster ravioli and Alaskan Salmon) may have been the best I ever had. The decor is fantastic. Service is fantastic. Absolutely no complaints!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    Came in for happy hour for fresh oysters and glass of wine - food good, bartender / server terrible. Put in wrong order, and by the time he discovered his error, it was past happy hour time and would not honor the order. Disappeared for 10 minutes at a time while finished plates stacked up and wine glass empty. Will come back, just won't sit at the oyster bar.

    (2)

  • Akhil K.

    Came here for dinner with a colleague, and I have to say, I was not disappointed. Simply put - the food and service here is outstanding. The sommelier was extremely helpful in choosing a tasty, yet reasonable bottle of wine, and then managed to dig up a vintage a few years older for what we ordered at the same price. Fantastic oysters (I am sold on Baywater Sweets from now on). Delicious food - the Ahi Tuna was just amazing. And the dessert - this warm, bubbly, delicious three berry pie that was to die for! Only reason this place gets a 4 star is that they charge you for bread. Not a fancy bread platter with 5 types of dipping sauce etc. Just good old (and admittedly tasty) bread and some butter and oil. And that is just a pet peeve of mine. Overall, a place I would return to in a heartbeat!

    (4)

  • O. O.

    Shockingly bad. Horrible. Absolutely the worst meal we'd had in a long time. I ordered Salmon that I swear on all holy to me was so rubbery it was like a giant pencil eraser. Did you guys think we were bumpkins that didn't know what good fish is supposed to be? What is wrong with you? And the service was terrible. Glass of wine ordered at the beginning of the meal didn't come until the middle of the meal. Asked for ice coffee - brought me brewed coffee on ice which was basically light brown water. Didn't complain, then asked for expresso, "sure coming right up" never brought to the table, but we were charged for it. No excuse this.

    (1)

  • Danielle C.

    Looks like a scaled back swanky 30s restaurant. Very cool. A little fancier than casual, but there were people on all sorts of dress. The food was delicious! The bakers dozen oyster plate is a must. As is their artisanal cocktails. Would give 5 stars but its a bit expensive and my steak was a little under done.

    (4)

  • Tamsen G.

    Unfortunately, just not a fan. Service is less than great, and I've been disappointed every time I've been in. To walk away with a $120+ bill for so-so service and an OK steak isn't my first choice. I'll definitely pass next time. Too much good steak in this town.

    (3)

  • Lille P.

    Delicious seafood and a warm, welcoming environment. The servers were exceptionally friendly and very accommodating to me, my husband, and our 8 month old baby. They worked with our dietary restrictions and provided service with a smile! We will be back.

    (5)

  • Maya N.

    High hopes for this place due to the solid rating. Unfortunately, everything was dated and uninspired. Decor was a mish mash of florals and 90s, food didn't seem modern. My cocktail, however, was delicious. My group ordered two of the scallop/foie gras to share, bread (did not seem fresh and was quite hard, butter/oil dip was delicious), and I ordered the Cod. It was under seasoned, the fingerling potatoes seemed like they were from yesterday, and the mystery mushroom was barely identifiable as mushrooms. The orangey colored sauce underneath it all lacked flavor. The red sauce garnish totally did nothing for any of the components. I tasted my colleague's chicken dish and it was rather tough. Our server was great and attentive.

    (2)

  • Vivian S.

    For the first time I went there. It surprised me with such an amazing seafood volcano. And the made me go there again in 3rd day. But this time I ordered a plate called northeast blah blah. It was not bad but far away from volcano. Personally I prefer seafood without much cook and flavor but keep it as natural as possible.

    (4)

  • Kimberly C.

    Our plates were practically licked clean. It was one of the best meals of my life. Everything was incredible, from the fresh and creamy clam chowder chock full of tender clams and diced carrots to the King salmon entree decorated with an accoutrement of a dozen different flavors. Pan poached with an herb butter fondue, the salmon was cooked to translucency and set atop a mushroom polenta cake and a bed of red kale. Lining the tiered tower were juicy chanterelle mushrooms, rainbow carrots, potato bites, fennel and a smoked tomato hollandaise. My husband gets the bouillabaise whenever he sees it on a menu, and he insists that this was the best he's had by far in awhile. "Fishy" is an understatement--the broth was packed with flavors of the sea. The addition of fennel sausage he says was a nice touch. The service was excellent. Nice selection of local brews on the drink menu.

    (5)

  • Devin R.

    As a business traveler, there's nothing like a restaurant with great food AND a staff that knows how to recommend it. The bartenders actually mix drinks and the oyster bar is out of this world! I had the Baker's Dozen oysters...PHENOMINAL...the wedge salad...pretty pedestrian...and the lamb...fall of the bone amazing! I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone I the downtown Seattle area.

    (5)

  • Chris K.

    Came here for lunch while visiting from out of town and orders the salmon BLT, oysters, and crab cake. Salmon BLT and oyster were fine however the crab cake was horrendous. Pretty sure it was 99% corn meal and maybe 1% crab (and deep fried). Pretty much a hushpuppy. I expected much more from such an establishment and $20 for a single cake.

    (2)

  • Vilayvanh P.

    Wanted to try something different. Husband and I decided to give it a try after reading some review. Oyster is a must. They were great. Rest of dinner was ok. Portion was actually a good size. Service was nice. Great atmosphere. Will go back for oysters for sure.

    (4)

  • Larry C.

    Awesome food and service. David is a pro. Salmon, chowder never better. Perfect rib eye.

    (5)

  • David H.

    this place is awesome, love the high chairs facing the kitchen line. food was solid and service was great

    (4)

  • Andy H.

    My girlfriend and I came here to treat ourselves. There were good and bad aspects of our meal, and we can see ourselves returning to try different menu items. We shied away from the oysters here. Food ========== We started with bread, which we were a little upset at to have to pay for (expectations for an upscale restaurant). The bread was a simple sourdough that could have been warmer, and came with some butter sitting in basil infused olive oil. The butter spread very well and we liked the olive oil dip a lot, but the bread itself was a bit disappointing. Next, we had the Country Salad. It sounded interesting from the menu, but I don't I'll have it again. The chevre (goat cheese) was very fresh and good, and the greens seemed fresh enough. The hazel nuts and pear were nice touches, but we feel the salad could be without the grapefruit. It was an interesting mix of tastes that we don't regret trying. Then, we had the Day Boat Scallop with Foie Gras. The dish is a piece of foie gras served on a pan seared scallop. The scallop was a tad burnt and had a bitter taste to it. The foie gras was too rich for me, but my girlfriend thought it was good. The outside was also a bit burnt, though. The carrot puree was refreshing, but the blackberry demi-glace was a bit too over powering (too sweet). We also thought it was a lot of sauce (most of it went unused). The figs were very good. Along with the scallop, we had the Lobster Ravioli, which included five ravioli stuffed with some lobster in a creamy bisque. Contrary to the menu, it came only with one king oyster mushroom. We both liked this dish. I could have this again. For the entree, we had the Steak Oscar, which is a big steak topped with crab meat in a bearnaise sauce on a bed of roasted asparagus and aside a potato tower (interesting thing!). We regretfully ordered the steak medium. Had it been medium rare (my fault), it would have been much better. It is otherwise nothing out of the ordinary (certainly not a bad steak). The crab and bearnaise on top of it were good. The asapragus was burnt and unappetizing. The potato tower is some creamy mashed potato deep fried into a cylinder. It was a little sweet and reminded me of ranch dressing, but enjoyable. For dessert, I had the key lime pie, which I really liked. I would have it again. I was expecting the quintessential slice of pie, but it looked more like a cup cake. There was some sweet whipped cream atop the filling, and the base was graham cracker. I thought it had a good balance of sweet, sour, and lime taste. My girlfriend ordered the Theo Chocolate Ganache Torte. There was moose atop, and espresso flan filled the entire thing. The base is a thin layer of chocolate. It was too much flan for something described as a torte. Service ============ Service was excellent. Our waiter was Dave, who I would describe as a cheery uncle you would see occasionally. Location ============ Being students without a car, it was nice that this is located right outside the University Street tunnel station. We noticed there is a valet service. Setting ============ It's a nice upscale, romantic setting. The bar seats look amazingly comfortable, as well as the booths. We sat at regular tables.

    (3)

  • Danielle T.

    Pretty solid seafood, and well sauced. Love the scallops and the crab cake.

    (4)

  • fatima b.

    I'm a fan of the Creekstone Farms steaks and theirs was cooked to perfection. The lobster ravioli was good. Desserts were good and not overly sweet. Tried the apple crisp, chocolate torte, and creme brûlée, which had a good, hard crust. They don't have a kids menu, but offered to make cheeseburgers for the kids. Service was awesome.

    (4)

  • Stan L.

    this is my go to restaurant for out of town guests since you make reservations on opentable and they have excellent seafood.. i highly recommend starting with a wine or beer flight with oyster pairing as an appetizer.. the crab cake and calamari are decent.. but the oysters are damn good.. i've tried their bouillabaisse, king salmon as well as their rockfish.. they are all excellently prepared... i can't say much about their steaks as steak is easy to make at home with hot pan and an oven..

    (4)

  • MICHAEL L.

    A little pricey as expected, but great ambiance, great food, great service! We enjoyed the Baker's dozen of oysters, the Bouillabaise, and Wild Alaskan COHO Salmon. Coffee was good too. Nice place to take your spouse or friend for a nice conversation.

    (5)

  • Benjamin D.

    We were in downtown Seattle the other day and stopped by here for lunch. The food was great, the service was phenomenal. My wife had the cod and I had the hamburger. They were both really good. I like that there is an upper class feel about the whole restaurant. It's very sophisticated classy, and modern, and the prices weren't too bad at all, especially for downtown Seattle. We highly recommend this place. I heard they're known for their clams, and they looked great, we're just not fans, but even they did look delicious.

    (5)

  • John S.

    Always a good Happy Hour. Service is great and food is the best. Cocktails are excellent as well. Oysters are always fresh. Right across from Benaroya Hall so great before concerts.

    (5)

  • Heather H.

    This is just about the closest thing to a New Orleans' oyster bar for us yankees up north. i've eaten my way through many authentic Louisiana oyster bars and nothing comes close to the cuisine and culture fused together in a loud southern bar. What Brooklyn carries is its downtown location and and great happy hour which indefinitely leaves the place always packed. I split a dozen oysters, which were delish, but rather small for the size. Happy hour wine is so-so but go splurge for the beer. Nothing is better than good beer and oysters! If you're in the neighborhood and with a craving for oysters on happy hour this is a good place to lean in.

    (3)

  • Dmitri T.

    Quality oysters, quality restaurant - pork chop a little overcooked, yet still delicious, but the service was sooooo slow. Food - yes, that takes a while at a quality place, but drinks took at least 20 minutes each. Are you pressing the grapes for my wine back there?

    (4)

  • Frenzie R.

    Brought my parents here for a nice seafood dinner. They're from New Mexico, so they don't have the plethora of great seafood restaurants to choose from. Ambiance: Four stars, the place was a little stuffy, more suited to the 50+ male businessman crowd. They could stand to lighten things up and get rid of the giant booths and chairs. It would go a long way to creating a more modern, festive environment. Instead I felt like I should be smoking a cigar and closing some important business deal. Service: Five stars. Our waitress was informative, helping us choose between oysters and answering questions about menu items. She was attentive, personable, friendly, and patient. Definitely one of the best waitresses I've ever had. Food: four and a half stars. We had the oyster and beer sampler (such a good deal), a dozen oysters, lobster ravioli, crab cake, bouillabaisse, salmon, and tuna. All of these were delicious and prepared almost to perfection. The poor performer was the lobster ravioli. It was good, but next to all the flavors in the other dishes it turned out just meh. The crab cakes were a tad salty for some in our group, but I enjoyed it. The salmon was impeccable, and the bouillabaisse was the best seafood dish I've ever had. Yum yum yum! Overall: the service made up for the otherwise stodgy atmosphere, and the food was good enough to keep the five stars the service earned. A wonderful night, with excellent food. Thanks Brooklyn! If it weren't for your staff, I might have been a little disappointed; kudos to them and your chef.

    (5)

  • Veronica R.

    Love the atmosphere, service and food. Great and accessible location. We had a few of the small opted and some specialty cocktails and we will absolutely be back for more.

    (4)

  • Jim F.

    Had I written this review ten years ago it would have been a glowing one. The wait staff are usually pros, and know the menu. I just think the cooked food's not as good or creative as it used to be. Perhaps they think they've got a formula and they're sticking to it. It's very tough to eat healthy here. My main beef, though, is that they will make no accommodations for food allergies beyond saying no, you can't have that, and they are absolutely not kid friendly.

    (2)

  • Glenna S.

    Food was good, even though I only had oysters and sliders. The one thing that stood out was the bathroom had a paper towel dispenser right by the door, which I love cause I don't have to touch the dirty handle ,right after I wash my hands.

    (5)

  • Steve O.

    Cute & sassy waitress was the highlight. Bar couldnt make a sazerac and the old fashioned was way too sweet. Scallops were ok. Well seared and done medium. Buddy had a steak. Cooked right but sides were "meh."

    (3)

  • Sunny H.

    The happy hour Chardonnay was meh. I asked the server and she said its something from napa valley. Didn't see on their wine list. Also got a taste of crab stuffed mushroom. Very lukewarm almost cool when it came out yuck. I may return to give it another try but not that exciting.

    (2)

  • Erica R.

    Quite the experience. A friend and I visited for Christmas Eve dinner and were seated promptly upon arrival. Originally, we were seated at a table in the main dining room, but we asked for a booth and one was found for us in the bar area. The decor in either space, for what it's worth, is truly calming and enjoyable...though I have to admit that the booth in the bar area was hard to beat. After ordering drinks and appetizers - the Artisan Bread for my friend and a half dozen oysters for me - we reviewed the menu a bit. Our plates arrived promptly, and we placed our orders for our meals - Day Boat Scallops for me, the Filet Mignon for my friend. Diving into out appetizers, they were truly delicious. The oysters were fresh and spot on in taste (as described on the menu), and the three accompaniments enhanced the taste of the oysters as well. The Artisan Bread, along with the seasoned olive oil, was also very good. Our main meals arrived, and they didn't disappoint either. The scallops were succulent and the filet mignon, which yes...I managed to snitch a bite of, was perfectly cooked as well. Full at the end of our meals, we ordered desserts to go. It's too bad that, given the options on the dessert menu, there aren't more options that can easily be accommodated for taking home. None the less, this dining experience was pretty top notch, and I'd certainly recommend it to others.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    4.5 stars. Brooklyn has become a favorite downtown standby due to a friend who is a regular here. Brooklyn feels a bit more accessible than its steakhouse cousins (Met - financiers/Old Money, Morton's - hard-to-find/often vacant, El Gaucho - super dark, Daniel's - lakefront luxe/New Money). Convenient location by SAM & Benaroya makes Brooklyn an ideal pre/post-Symphony venue. Have been here for drinks and dinner on a number of occasions, seated at the bar and main room, and enjoyed excellent service consistently. Staff is familiar with Symphony patrons and can deliver service to accommodate your timing needs. DRINK House cocktails are surprisingly unconventional with prickly pear, agave, dill, blood oranges. A Hendricks martini w/cucumber is fine for me any day. EAT Oysters. YES. Onion Soup Gratin: an excellent hearty French onion soup, perfect for winter Crab Salad (Bibb lettuce, starfruit, hearts of palm, ruby red grapefruit and papaya with a lime poppyseed vinaigrette): One of my favorite salads anywhere. Beautifully constructed and super fresh. Steak Tartare (wagyu, sweet bacon mustard, smoked tomato aioli): Possibly one of the best steak tartare preparations in Seattle. Excellent flavor. Pork Rib-eye (apple cider glazed, served w/asiago scalloped potato, fried cauliflower, wilted spinach): A handsome dish, juicy & roasted crisp on the outside. Didn't care for the veg sides (too rich), but highly recommend the main itself. SWEETS Warm Poached Pears (4-star): Wouldn't have tried this myself, but actually very good. Served with a lovely mascarpone and cabernet caramel sauce. Not syrupy sweet like you might expect, but a well-balanced dessert. Flan (3.5 stars): Flan itself was decent, but didn't care much for the mini elephant ears. Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake (3-star): This was somewhat disappointing, just an average, one-dimensional molten chocolate cake. Candied orange garnish was a nice touch.

    (4)

  • Asuka N.

    In our last night in Seattle, my friend and I decided to come to The Brooklyn for dinner - it seemed to have a good mix of everything that you would want at a typical American restaurant. Getting seated for a relatively late dinner (around 8:30 on a Sunday evening) was no problem at all without a reservation; we got a table on the slightly elevated portion of seats behind the bar area. Service was pretty straightforward, and although you can come in here casually, it definitely has more of a slightly upscale steakhouse vibe to it - not as much as a place like Capital Grille, but more than the shorts, t-shirt, and sandals that I rocked into here with. The beer selection here is pretty solid, with a decent selection of local beers and varieties depending on what you're in the mood for; there's also a good selection of wines if that's how you roll with drinks with the meal. We split the lobster ravioli to start with; it was very good - lobster that definitely was fresh, and the bisque helped to really accentuate the flavor. The caviar is a good touch as well; it helps to add a dash of saltiness to the dish. I also got a cup of clam chowder, which was very good - not sure if it's as good as Pike Place Chowder, but definitely above-average. For the main course, I decided to go with the salmon. Just like with other salmon I've had in Seattle so far, it was very fresh and flaky. In particular, I really liked the tomato-based sauce that it sits in - very flavorful and enhances the natural flavor of the fish. The food here is a pretty decent portion, so you might find yourself as stuffed as we were once we were done. We didn't try dessert, but I'm pretty sure I will try to make it back here again next time I visit the city. Everything was very solid, and I would maybe consider upgrading my rating next time based on how some of the other options tasted.

    (4)

  • Jane A.

    Mediocre oysters, mediocre service, alas.... Never mind the happy hours. It's not worth it.

    (2)

  • Rob H.

    For us, Nothing to write home about. Nothing exceptional. The service was lackluster. When you spend $10 a cocktail at the bar a smile would be appreciated. Food just dropped off. Food wasn't bad. It just wasn't a fun, enjoyable dining experience.

    (3)

  • Phoebe N.

    0 star! bad service! create bad impression! the host was rude didn't even feel bad for customer walking in without reservation! they didn't post that it's reservation only! I dislike the service here! It made seattle looks bad! the host didn't even try to help us at all! she just gave us a weird look and waited until we walk out! so rude and racist!

    (1)

  • Jasper B.

    Recommended to us by Bobbi the bartender at the Edgewater. We are grateful to her. Service was outstanding by Lucas, who guided us through the menu at a perfect pace. Don't miss the beer/oyster pairing sampler - a bargain. After a truly outstanding meal, one of the waitstaff stepped into the street to hail our party of 4 a taxi. A truly memorable Seattle experience. Sonny & Sue Dale

    (5)

  • Harry B.

    Chowder was thick and hearty. Salmon BLT was superb. Beautiful old fashioned ambiance. You cant go wrong. Now for the walk up the hill...

    (5)

  • Valerie A.

    Incredible food! Scallops on braised shortribs and foie gras on a scallop are to die for! Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Debi B.

    It has been several years since we have had dinner at the Brooklyn. It is still one of my favorites in downtown Seattle. Although we had one issue with our food, I am going to give this restaurant 5 stars. The issue was the ordinary Caesar salad. They used to have one of the best in town. Now just ordinary. At one time you got a bruschetta type toast with a lovely anchovy spread on top. Those were the days! However, our dinner was fabulous. The halibut was so wonderfully tasty. YUM! The pork chop my son-in-law had wonderful! The scallops my daughter had was the best thing we ordered. The chef outdid himself! Great wines and deserts made for a very memorable treat for our special occasion!

    (5)

  • Kay N.

    this place is really good! Love my scallops dish!! steak was pretty good, but not as good as other steakhouses. I would recommend eating seafood. My boyfriend love eating the oysters. Fresh! Service was awesome - most genuine waitress we had in a long time. We were in the bar area, however I did not catch her name.

    (4)

  • Martha V.

    Easily the best filet I've had in some time, I loved my meal here at The Brooklyn. We were in town for the weekend and my husband and our friends wanted a steak for dinner. Thankfully, we found the Brooklyn. I have a soft spot in my heart for old-school steakhouses. I love the style, the service, the salad dressing (old-school steakhouses must have good salad dressing in my book or they don't qualify). Not to mention a good glass of red wine. My friends and husband prefer either cocktails or beer, and they were happy with their choices there as well. No, The Brooklyn isn't inexpensive. You get what you pay for. The quality of the food and the experience here was worth the price. Order the filet. Order a glass of red wine. Order a salad. And enjoy the experience.

    (5)

  • Suzanne P.

    THIS PLACE ROCKS. We came here to meet some dear friends of ours in Seattle for the oyster happy hour. What a gem. The oysters were huge and delicious, and the drink selection was stellar too. I also really appreciate that the happy hour includes appetizers as well. We basically ate and drank until we couldn't anymore. Service was wonderful. We were also able to sit outside, which was great since the weather was amazing. Next time we visit, we will absolutely make a stop here.

    (5)

  • A H.

    My BF and I were recently visiting Seattle from LA and the concierge at our hotel recommended this place. When we asked for a steak and seafood place this was not what we were thinking AT ALL! When we walked up to the "restaurant" I was shocked to see that it was 80% a bar and there were only 8 small tables for dining. Each table sat only 2 people with maybe the exception of 1 table that could seat four. There looked like there might be additional seating in the back but maybe it's reserved for large parties only. We started off with a bottle of a light Pinot Noir on recommendation by the waiter which was ok. We did get a dozen of Kushi and Kumomoto oyster which were great but it all stop there. My bf ordered a filet and I ordered the lamb shank and both orders came out extremely salty and the lamb was very dry and over cooked! Where my boyfriend finished his meal I was unable to finish mine. The waiter was very nice and offered to bring something else for me but I kindly declined. Where it was not the experience we were expecting on our visit I would have over looked it all if I didn't not been extremely ill that night back at the hotel. I don't know what it was but I felt horrible the whole night and had trouble eating for the next few days. I was upset because we came on vacation and I got so violently ill our first night there that it was hard to eat the rest of the trip. I would say that if I go back to Seattle I will not be eating here again.

    (2)

  • Noora A.

    Highly overrated. Very average food quality (to say the least) that's not worth the price. We like to go to fancy restaurants on vacation, but this was a disappointment! The only fancy thing was the price!! And the service was below average too. Button line: try other places.

    (2)

  • Stan C.

    The interesting thing working downtown is that often times we never have a chance to experience some of Seattle's dining. The Brooklyn was recommended to be a great place to enjoy some really food appetizers. We were not steered wrong. We arrive little after 4:00. We were told that the place gets busy after 4:30. We were lucky to find 2 seats at the bar. We srarted with a dozen sweet briny oysters each wich was accompanied with beer and Manhattens. We followed up with frog legs, duck confitt pizza. More beer of course. We ended the meal with oysters and a cheeze burger. Highly recommend this place for happy hour.

    (4)

  • N. L.

    I just ordered the steak salad, for $17. It was a head of iceberg, 1 halved cherry tomato, many giant pieces of cheese, and 6 verrrry tiny (short and thin) slices of steak. I am so disappointed with the food. I will not be returning. Go to the met for their steak salad. It's superior in every way.

    (2)

  • Melody P.

    I had my birthday celebration here this year with my friends. I love their oyster bar, a good selection of oysters and they are fresh. Decor: When you walk iIn, there's a bar and oyster display on the right, walk in there's leather booth on the left and bar seating with leather chairs against the bar/open kitchen on the right. It's very muscular, manly feeling ambiance. Service: I arrived almost 30 mins earlier than my friends. Even though the reservation was 7:30, I was seated immediately. 4 of us arrived different time, but we were able to enjoy the dinner all together from appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The server was able to give us good advice about food here. Food: I had 13 oysters, venison, seafood stew, and flan. (a couple bites of friend's steak). FIVE STARS to my oysters, they were so fresh and flavorful. I like them just with a touch with lemon juice. The venison with bacon wrapped was so good and it's also FIVE STARS. Not to mention, the presentation was great. I gave FOUR STARS to my flan. The Flan itself was great, but something else on top of it just made it too complicated. I am actually disappointed with my own seafood stew. I feel the seafood in the stew was a bit fishy. In general, fresh seafood shouldn't taste like that :-( Overall, I gave this place FOUR STARS. I am hoping to return near future and have more oysters and steak.

    (4)

  • Jon H.

    I'll start with the good. Our service was outstanding. We both enjoyed the wedge salad. Unfortunately our entrees were both disappointing. My ribeye was over cooked. My wife's pepper steak was undercooked. The waitress was very apologetic and removed pepper steak from our bill. Quite possibly, maybe this was just a bad night in the kitchen.

    (3)

  • Aaron B.

    I come exclusively here for happy hour and the 1 dollar oysters and booze sampler heaven. The oysters are always fresh, the samplers are very diverse and reasonably priced. If you are staying in downtown or walking, have a ride, etc...go here, try all the beverage samplers and embrace oblivion

    (4)

  • Susan C.

    If my impaired liver were ever to utter its last words, it would say -- When you go to the Brooklyn, be ready to booze; I mean it. The Brooklyn does classic cocktails pretty damn good, offers flights of vodkas, beers, etc... and also provides solid fare in the seafood, steak and oyster realm, just as their name implies. Their Happy Hours stand out as among the best (if you can nab a seat, that is). Last particular outing we had an Oyster Rockefeller (not bad) and Mac and Cheese (great). The big booths in the dining area at the counter in the back are great for cozy/intimate dining. It's like The Met, but more hip (though not as superb in the steak realm).

    (4)

  • J. K.

    A great place for oysters and seafood. Wonderful atmosphere and very good service it's a big place and a real nice dining experience.

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    I don't know why I overlook the Brooklyn, but it's something I need to stop. The Brooklyn offers seafood, steaks, and oysters. I have tried 2 out of the 3, and I've thoroughly enjoyed the seafood and oysters. I loved the perfectly cooked salmon, and the yellowfin timbale but what I really enjoyed were the oysters/booze flights. They have options for flights of either beer, vodka, or wine wine for just $4 more than the booze alone. So for $12, I got 4 beers to try (3.5oz mini mugs or large shot) paired with 4 oysters. Given that oysters run $3/bi-valve, this is great deal. Speaking of which, looks like they have an awesome hh as well, where oysters are half off, so will need to definitely come back for that, and I would love to try a steak as well. Service was professional and solid throughout. It's been a Seattle classic for years and for good reason.

    (4)

  • Timothy J.

    None of the food I had was very good. I liked the concept of the oysters and beer pairings but the oysters could have been fresher tasting. I had the Alaskan Salmon because it sounded so good, wild caught fresh Alaskan Salmon. It wasn't great. The service was also sub-par. I took a group from work here based on the Yelp reviews and I feel like I let them down.

    (2)

  • Manee D.

    Do you like tender juicy flavorful steak, authentic fresh seafood, and salads from heaven? Then I highly recommend this Brooklyn restaurant in Seattle downtown. You will be well taken care of by the attentive staff as you lounge in the high back chairs. Don't forget to leave a generous tip for this personalized service that can't be beat! ~My favorite appetizer is the calamari dish! The best I've ever had so far! :D

    (4)

  • Ivy L.

    Not exactly a fan of seafood, but the boyfriend and I went by here one night. We were greeted promptly and was brought to our table quickly. The atmosphere was nice, except there were some females dressed in "dresses" that were actually, tops. The waiter was nice, he did his job, regularly checked up on us, and was always attentive. I don't know if I'll come back, but it was a nice experience. Might try The Met, next.

    (3)

  • Mary Anne D.

    I have been to the brooklyn twice and each time has been memorable. Wonderful service and exceptional food. On our last visit we shared the halibut entree and crab cake. The crab cake was paired with strawberries and a mango sauce. The sweet fruit was a delicious compliment to the crab. We ended the evening with the washington apple pie which was loaded with granola and ice cream. The service was attentive but allowed us to leisurely enjoy our dinner without being rushed. The brooklyn is a great old school sea food/steak house and I would highly recommend giving it a try on your next trip to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Durriell B.

    Had dinner with the wife here. We were looking for good seafood and found a great meal! We had the homemade chips with french onion dip, we had the lingcod and the warm chocolate cake to round things out. The chips were fresh and not too greasy and the dip itself was creamy. The salad was wonderful with a blend of different fruits including red grapefruit starfish and strawberries. It also had hazelnuts and goat cheese. It was a wonderful blend of sweet and salty with a little bit of spice and the punch from the acid from the dressing and from the citrus fruits was divine. The main course was the lingcod, which had a delightful texture and the appropriate flakiness it was cooked just right. That was combined with a velvety lobster bisque with fennel, artichoke and fingerling potatoes, which offered a wonderful juxtaposition of textures and flavors to go along with the richness and meatiness of the lingcod. We finished with the warm chocolate cake which had a trio of sauce is drizzling around it. And getting the perfect bite of the sauces and the warm chocolate center of the cake was heavenly. We usually don't finish our desserts, but we definitely polished off this one. I would recommend The Brooklyn, and look forward to our next visit to Seattle to come back!

    (4)

  • Ali W.

    OMG best clam chowder I've ever had. It's thick and creamy. Not soupy/watery. Huge chunks of clams, potatoes, and veggies. We also got the crab cake which came with great sauces. I would definitely come again!

    (5)

  • Jim U.

    Great happy hour. I can only review the bar. I had an oyster/vodka flight which I really enjoyed. I'm not an oyster fan but the 4 different types paired with 4 different vodkas was a real trip! I will be back to try the other flights they offer (wine, gin, scotch) and the great happy hour prices.

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    We came in to use a very old gift certificate. This is really an old school steak house. I want to try to keep this short and sweet since there are a ton of reviews for this place. Steak - meh - both in quality and flavor. It was under seasoned. I had the Painted Hills Tomahawk Ribeye. It was a good portion, on the bone. But it missed deep flavor notes you would get for other steakhouses. Seafood Volcano. This was worth it. I love the amount of crab you got - a baseball size mound. Good flavors here with that, the shrimp and the oysters. Other points: You are charged for their Bread! - Cocktails were nice and stiff but nothing mindblowing. +/- Plating is beautiful. + Severs were professional and clean + Open Table option + Would I come here again - not for that price, unless we score another gift certificate or they do some sort of groupon thing. Don't come here expecting El Gaucho or the Met. They are similar in service but not in food.

    (3)

  • Jennifer M.

    I don't know if there are words to express how much I enjoyed my meal and how delicious my food and drink were. To start off, we were there for a conference and after the last day (a Saturday) decided to go out to dinner....at 6pm. Not the best decision ever but it worked out as we were able to get 5 seats at the bar. From things as simple as the bread, to the oysters, to my entree everything was amazing. I ordered the scallops and short ribs with asiago potatoes which I highly recommend. It appeared somewhat small when it came out but I was completely full at the conclusion of the meal. A friend had caesar salad, chowder, and oysters and loved all of it. Another friend tried the beer and oyster sampler and raved about it. Two desserts were also tried-the smores and the apple tart (or something like that). Both were fantastic. Additional credit to the bartender who not only did a great job of serving and checking up on us, but made a fantastic martini too. My favorite meal of my trip. I highly recommend a meal here.

    (5)

  • Nick L.

    An incredible clam chowder, one of the best ever! Oysters were fresh, a little pricy but they are everywhere in Seattle. Hector was a great server, and we enjoyed our time there.

    (4)

  • Cat N.

    by far the best restaurant in Seattle!!!! I love their happy hour!!! When you eat here for happy hour, be sure to get their calamari, truffle mac and cheese, stuffed crab mushrooms, and crab tots. You won't be disappointed and you will love me forever!!! hahahha jk about the love part Their calamari was thick and fresh because the texture was like heaven. The truffle mac and cheese was like the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It was long noodle and not regular ear shaped noodles so that's a plus. best part was the dungenous crab tots. There's no potato like tater tots and it's full of crab meat!!!! only bad part was that there was only three tots so I had to order two orders of those! I also ordered oyster shooters (not from happy hour menu) and they were just okay...nothing special but the oyster was good.

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    What a gem. After 10 days of Texas fare, I was ready for minimalist, ultra-fresh and very tasty food. Ordered the scallops. OMG. In Seattle, this is the spot.

    (5)

  • Sabrina L.

    the service here is pretty good -- we had one waiter for our party of ten, and he did a pretty good job at keeping up! we all ordered appetizers and mains, i had the clam chowder and bouillabaisse. both were full of seafood and flavor. when my bowl of bouillabaisse was first set down in front of me, i was slightly disappointed because it didn't look like a very big serving, but i dug deep and found that there was actually a lot of food in there! i ended up sharing with those around me because i couldn't finish. all the seafood was fresh and the broth had a good flavor to it. the only thing i didn't like about this place was that there was no complimentary bread -- if you wanted some you had to fork over some money for a few small slices.

    (4)

  • Duncan W.

    I love this place. I'm a bit biased because steak and seafood are my favorite. The steak here is excellent. It's about as good as the Met, and that's saying a lot. The oysters are always fresh. If you are a fan of oysters, you know that is not always the case. It's a bit dark and feels old school. That's perfect for me because I'm old school. If you want to eat at a modern steakhouse with a disco nightclub feel and average steaks, try John Howe's. I'll eventually get around to write a review of that place.

    (5)

  • Rick C.

    Best halibut dinner I have had in my several trips to Seattle. Crisp outside tender inside. Salads and oysters are excellent. Martini's are very dry as they should be!! Waiter was friendly and informative on both the menu and City highlights.

    (4)

  • Dalina L.

    Went here for valentines day. Great service, can be a bit slow since its always busy.. But nice place, good food. Got the king Alaskan salmon, it tasted great!!

    (4)

  • John S.

    My go-to restaurant in Seattle. The seafood, steak, and oysters are all great and I haven't had anything I didn't like. My only suggestions would be that the appetizers tend to be overpriced, and the basic cocktails I've had there could have been better. Only had sub-par service once, and the manager actually comped our entire meal even though we had a great night with the waiter we switched to. Some favorites include the oyster samplers, the clam chowder (my favorite in Seattle), the jidori chicken, and the new york strip au poivre. I guess the one thing I'd say could be better is that the menu doesn't change much. It's a good menu, but two years of going here and I'd go more often if there were more new things.

    (5)

  • Joan A.

    We went to The Brooklyn for happy hour. They have bar and high top seating and we got their right at 4PM and were seated right away. We had the double cheeseburger, BBQ brisket, steak/blue cheese skewers and chicken skewers. The service was excellent and it is a very pleasant place to relax after a long day of walking the hills of Seattle. The portions were generous and the selections were varied and tasty! You can't beat this for the value and excellent food. We would highly recommend

    (5)

  • Craig E.

    Excellent restaurant. If you're looking for a well established quieter place that offers great food and excellent service, this is the place to go!

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    During a sudden craving for raw oysters, we came across The Brooklyn Seafood in search for a proper raw bar with a nice selection. This place is conveniently located within walking distance of most of the downtown hotspots such as the SAM museum and Purple Cafe restaurant. Sitting at the bar provided the quickest way to dive into the oysters since I was short on time. I ordered the baker's dozen which consisted of the following types: - Shoal Bay (Lopez Island, WA) - robust with a mild coppery aftertaste - Kumamoto (Humboldt Bay, CA) - plump and smooth with a sweet, buttery finish - Shigoku (Willipa Bay, WA) - salted melon with an herb finish - Totten Virginica (Totten Inlet, WA) - firm and sweet with a mild brine finish - Barron Point (Little Skookum Inlet, WA) - plump and sweet, mildly salty with a cucumber finish - Cranberry Creek (Oakland Bay, WA) - crisp and briny with a silky finish - Brooklyn Creek (North Baynes Sound, BC) - plump and salty with a fruity finish - Deer Creek (Southern Puget Sound, WA) - clean smooth flavor with a briny finish - Kusshi (Cortes Island, BC) - plump and mild with a light brine flavor - Treasure Cove (South Puget Sound, WA) - sweet taste with a crisp, briny finish Its really hard to go wrong with raw oysters in the Seattle area, especially since most of them are sourced from Washington. They also have an extensive wine selection including a few that are a perfect pairing for their raw bar. The decor is pretty typical for a seafood restaurant and the space is sizable with plenty of seating and room to breathe. The waitress/bartender was pretty friendly and attentive and had no problems expediting the order since I had a plane to catch shortly thereafter.

    (3)

  • Michael W.

    The Brooklyn is exactly what a Steak house should be. Lots of cool leather seating and great selection of bourbon and scotch on the menu. All it was missing was a scantily dressed hottie offering cigars....DAMN those city smoking ordinances! And great Steaks, including a Ribeye with bone. I am allergic to raw oysters so I cant personally comment on those but my dinner companions said they were extremely yummy. They had the beer and oysters sampler and it looked really great. 4 different beers to try with 4 different local oysters. Tried the house chowder and it was excellent, rich flavor with lots of clams. I think I ate it down in about 3 minutes. Also had the venison wrapped with bacon and it was perfect. Tender and tasty and did I mention wrapped in bacon!? Oh I did, but it was so good I should mention it twice. As always I had to try the Ribeye and it was cooked to a perfect medium rare and very tasty. (see Picture). For dessert. Key lime pie. So very yummy and hit the spot after a big steak, some bacon wrapped deer and 4 bourbons. (see Picture) Service was excellent, our waiter was extremely attentive but also let us relax and enjoy without too many interruptions. Don't come here in a hurry trying to eat and be done in 30 minutes unless you are simply ordering drinks and raw bar. Come here to relax, talk and laugh with your friends and your honey. Sip your drinks, savor your appetizers, and enjoy your entrees. Its a dinning experience at The Brooklyn, not a race.

    (5)

  • Skoosha L.

    Visiting Seattle from out of town, we allowed ourselves one "luxury" dinner during our trip. I scoured yelp and TripAdvisor for reviews, and finally decided on Brooklyn since I was in the mood for seafood and my boyfriend is more of a steak type guy. Arriving at the restaurant all dolled up and giddy, I'm afraid it was my expectations that for the better of me. Walking in the door we discovered a rather drab outdated room. I tried to brush it off and commented how "old school" it was. We were seated at a booth, where the floral upholstery covers reminded me of dinners at the cafe in my small home town. The chefs were preparing food right across from us but we couldn't see them as the chairs at the chefs bar had such high backs. We commented on the height of our booth back as well. We were completely cut off from the rest of the room- I couldn't tell if there were other diners or not! The service was pleasant and the food was delicious (if a bit rich for my taste) but to be honest when we're paying over $100 for a meal I expect some sort of ambience and unfortunately it had none. It wasn't the start to our evening I was hoping for. It was more like being in a voting box.

    (3)

  • Tony B.

    I love this place! The oyster selection is pretty awesome, and the food is outstanding!

    (5)

  • Shannon B.

    Ate here for the last night of a recent trip to Seattle. Started off with the baker's dozen of oysters and these were phenomenal. They are served with the traditional cocktail/horseradish sauce, a mignonette, AND A GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA. Who would have thought a sweetish-tartish shaved frozen grapefruit side would pair well with oysters? Well, it does. Unbelievably so. We then had the crab cake, which was served with three amazing sauces (a chili sauce, a green goddess sauce, and a black garlic "gravy-mouse" type thing). I had the ling cod for my entree. The fish was cooked well, but the thicker part was definitely the better part. The thinner part of the filet was a bit over for my taste. The artichoke compote thing was also awesome. The beet foam was not that great on its own, but it was pretty amazing with the artichoke and fish all together. It was served with a huge hung of charred fennel, which I'm not a fan of to begin with...but my piece was really inedible. BF had the sea scallops...and they were awesome. Some sort of blue cheese sauce on the bottom, then a potato pancake type thing, and then the scallops. I stand by the rule that cheese should not be paired with any seafood...but this was pretty awesome. We wanted to the lobster ravioli instead of the crab cake, but they were out (which was surprising considering that we were sat at 6:45, relatively early in the evening). We finished the dinner with the creme brulee (nothing special, but still tasty) AND SCOTCH AND PORT FLIGHTS. This place has flights for everything (oyster pairing flights with beer or wine, wine flights, port flights, scotch flights, rye flights, whiskey flights, etc...). Pretty neat concept, which both the BF and I approved of. I'd probably give this place 4.5 stars.

    (4)

  • H V.

    This place is a find in downtown gem. Local oysters and local brews. The sampler was great the man shucking oysters put on a gastronomic opera.

    (4)

  • Dana R.

    Reminded myself today why I had a 2 star experience last time. Today I arrived for a business lunch and when I checked in at the hostess desk I was told there was no reservation under my name or that of my dining companion. I spelled both last names ... still "no reservation and we only have 2 seats at the Chef's counter in the dining room or at the round bar." I called my dining companion -- it turns out he was sitting at a table in the restaurant! They had seated him and there was a reservation under his name ... when I looked back at the hostess, all I got was a flippant "well there you go" ... I ordered a chopped salad (they won't do half salads) light on the dressing. It came on what seemed to be a very old white plate (lots of gray scratches, making it look dingy and dirty) and had tons of overly sweet dressing on it. My onion soup gratinee came with mushrooms (not disclosed on the menu -- who puts mushrooms in this type of soup?!) ... so I sent it back and also asked them to actually gratinee the cheese (brown it rather than merely melt it). On the second attempt, the cheese was done very well, however the broth, to me, tastes like it was boxed stock (not homemade); it was overly salty and had no depth of flavor. The onions were done well. However, the entire bowl is filled with bread -- way too much bread. Didn't eat much of it. My dining companion only had a salad so when it came time to pay the bill, I asked to have 2/3 put on my card. Our server shot us the rudest look and stalked off. This restaurant is so convenient to my new office location, it's just so sad that neither the food nor the service is good.

    (2)

  • Marco B.

    Stayed for 4 days in Seattle and this is by far the best restaurant we ate at! The clam showder was fantastic, way better than any I have ever eaten at the Fisherman's wharf in SFO for instance. Then we had the sturgeon and the scallops. What a treat! The presentation was 5 stars and each dish was unique in its creation and taste. Hands down 5 stars

    (5)

  • Brian L.

    This was a great time, with great food, and a fantastic waiter. The food quality was outstanding and everything was prepared perfectly. This place gives you that old steakhouse feel and delivers what it sets out to do. If you want a good steak or seafood meal and not afraid to pay a little bit of green to get it, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • J F.

    Recommend sitting at the chef's counter. Service was excellent, the chef was interactive with the guests and offered suggestions. Food was well prepared. Recommend the chowder.

    (4)

  • Johnny W.

    The Brooklyn was a company favorite, prior to our relocation down to Pioneer Square (and prior to us running out of money too). A favorite for everyone else, anyway, as I only ever went once, and on the company dime at that, in order to interview a candidate. Seated quickly at lunch, I ordered the bouillabaisse for $16, not quite expecting the serving size to be as large as it was: easily two meals worth of food, that I unwisely decided to consume in a single sitting. Overall though, good flavor with fresh ingredients (the seafood in particular), with the sole complaint that the dish was a bit too salty, which only became more pronounced as I continued to eat.

    (3)

  • Brian H.

    Our family was in Seattle for just a few days and we were looking for a place to eat on a Sunday night. We found The Brooklyn on yelp and called for reservations. We had a party of 6 adults and were seated immediately. Very impressed with the variety and quality of the food, and the very good service and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Sara M.

    Hubby and I went into the city for an impromptu dinner date last night and enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had. Filets cooked perfectly and rather large for the price served alongside perfectly cooked garlic mashed, grilled carrots and onion rings which we're out of is world flavorful. Our server (Dave) was very helpful with special requests and told us the s'mores dessert was NOT what we wanted to order even though it looked good. Instead we went for the key lime pie (made in house) and for the hubby...he loved the apple cobbler which was gone in two seconds flat. We will be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster house (and I know it's a mouth full) has captured three great restaurants in one and has actually pulled it off! Located downtown Seattle on the corner of 2nd and University St., Brooklyn's is one of my favorite go-to restaurants in Seattle. I think of it as an oyster and martini bar as often as I do a steak house or seafood restaurant because whatever you're in the mood for they are always over the top. The oyster bar always has a large variety and best selection of oysters on the west coast and Pacific Northwest with a great display right in the middle of their bar when you walk in. Beyond the bar is also one of the largest chef bars that stands the length of the rest of the restaurant with oversize captain chairs overlooking all the chef stations including the executive chef station which I have eaten in front of many times. This is great because if he sees that you're down on anything he will often hit you with a little more sauce or potatoes. The steaks and seafood are as good as any steak house or seafood restaurant in town including the one just down the street and if you're from around Seattle you know which restaurant I'm talking about. Thanks Brooklyn's for all the great memories.

    (5)

  • D W.

    Nice ambiance. Waiters are very knowledgable with what's on the menu. We had oysters, halibut, scallops, and lobster ravioli. All dishes were quite tasty. We shared a vanilla creme brûlée which was delicious! The meals are pretty pricey, so be prepared to spend a pretty penny.

    (4)

  • David H.

    Happy hour menu contain many items. You can consume the entire order ib 1 bite for $7 (not even consuming the entire mouth ful). Taste is ok for a tourist trap. Ceasers was top creamy and no.egg or anchovies taste. Everything else I had was also NOT worth noting. Spent $60 on happy hour and still heft hungry! Oysters were small (even for happy hour prices). Can do much better if you go to the Pikes Market and get fresh oysters for $2 (huge and sweet) vs. Brooklyn. This is a happening spot for happy hour as drinks are clearly their specialityt (not a drinker like others).. so my review is solely food quality and taste based.

    (3)

  • George G.

    A group of 6 of us decided to have dinner here one night. We were initially told a 2 hour wait, but they managed to find a table for us much sooner. They have an OK selection of local beer here and decided to stick to a porter. However, think most of their menu is devoted to wine and mixed drinks. Started off with a bowl of The Brooklyn's Clam Chowder. Definitely a good choice seeing my friend's small cup. Oddly enough, there was no bread or anything else served with it. Makes sense as they were nickle and diming for small portions of bread (about 3$ for a few slices and a whole lot of olive oil and butter). Dinner selection I chose the Neah Bay Sablefish. This was a very good meal if you were to discount the olive oil fried potatoes which were very small and burnt (ie, tough). As for desert, ended up splitting the Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. While the main part of the desert was quite good, I was not a big fan of the vanilla vinegar glaze. Water service was decent and the waiter definitely make sure to ask if we wanted more drinks at the right time. He was definitely also a salesman, lol. The experience here was quite good with an average cost per person of about 60$+. Must say I have definitely had a better fancy/formal experience elsewhere at a better price proposition.

    (3)

  • Traci J.

    Where is everyone? This used to be a weekly haunt for lunch when I worked in the neighborhood. It was packed, hard to get a table, and everyone sat elbow to elbow at the bar. Not so last week. Four of us made the trek from our new digs and were promptly seated in a nice table towards the back. Three steak salads and a chopped salad for me. When the waiter brought our lunches, there were three obvious steak wedge salads, and then what looked like a mystery salad. I must have had a horrified look on my face because both waiters were afraid I didn't want it, and maybe they brought out the wrong thing. It's not your typical looking chopped salad like Purple, Pagliacci, Palamino. It was more like a regular, tossed salad, with all the "goodies" on the bottom. We asked for, and received bread to go with our salads - they used to serve up a tasty Como-type loaf, but this go-around was dry and not that great. Service was excellent, but was it an excellent $20 lunch??? Probably not.

    (3)

  • Eula M.

    Ok I didn't come here during the happy hour. I just dont feel like leaving seattle without having some of those yummy oysters. I liked that that they have the chef's daily selection of fresh oysters or you can just choose Oysters individually (@$3 a pop).So chose half a dozen of Kumamoto, 2 Barron, 2 sunset and 2 Pickering pass. All very tasty but I loved the sunset beach the best;) Ordered the coho salmon for main dish, it was flaky and smooth and moist as it should be. Seated at the chef's table so I can see how the cooks prepare the food. While sipping my white wine, I was quite entertained, and the waitress was fairly attentive. I mentioned that I have never tried Dungeness crab and the chef whipped up a small side plate of the crab meat for me to try:) awesome! Price-wise? Yeah it was pricey, but that is expected. Will I be back again? Most definitely.:)

    (4)

  • Andy E.

    Fantastic restaurant in downtown Seattle, great Oysters and Salmon.

    (5)

  • Richard T.

    One shooter, two shooter, three shooter, four, five shooter, six shooter, seven shooter more... Dinner last week at Brooklyn's was phenomenal! This place came highly recommended by friends who lived in the area and we weren't disappointed! Compared to similar places in SF and LA, the prices here are a steal because for $12 you get 4 oysters AND 4 small vodka shooters!!! I could have made a meal of about six orders of this!!! The rest of the menu items were flawlessly perfect: Oysters Rockefeller: 5 Stars - Freaking YUM! Grilled Prawns: 5 Stars - Yes, yes, yes! Clam Chowder: 5 Stars - Sabroso! Caesar Salad: 5 Stars - Crisp, flavorful, and refreshing! Copper River Salmon: 5 Stars - Like BUTTER! Venison: 5 Stars - We Got Game! Poached Pears: 5 Stars - I WON'T share this! Service: 5 Stars - I forget the name of our server but she was AWESOME! Prices: 5 Stars - Dinner for two, with drinks, wine, four courses, was $140; Shooter Yeah, We'll Be Back!!!! Icha bacha, oyster shooter, Icha bacha boo. Icha bacha, oyster shooter, out goes Y-O-U!

    (5)

  • Candi K.

    I came here with my cousin for our Christmas present exchange dinner. We ordered a dozen oysters and a couple drinks to start off with. All of them were pretty good (except 1 of the oysters is like the size of a quarter, really?) Then for our main entrees I got the scallops and my cousin got sturgeon. The scallops were AMAZING, i could of ate another serving of them. It was served on top of braised short ribs so kind of a surf and turf meal. The scallops were also huge, bigger than a half dollar. My cousin's fish was also good (i switch her a scallop for some of her fish). It is quite pricey to eat here but once in a while is okay.

    (4)

  • Farrah F.

    This is a cool place! Thanks to the concierge at Hotel 1000 for the recommendation! As a solo diner, I'm often tucked into dark corners near the kitchen or bathroom or I'm stuck at the end of the bar. When the host said he was seating me at the bar, I was annoyed, but lo and behold the bar he sat me at was the Chef's counter. I was seated in an executive style wingback swivel chair overlooking the open kitchen. I got to watch the chefs prepare and present all knids of yummy dishes. My server was perfect! He was personable, knowledgable, engaging, polite and he treated me like a special guest. His recommendations were excellent. I was also pleased with the chefs they were professional, but still had personality and they all talked to me a little. As for the food...OMG. I wasn't hungry enough for entrees or a bunch of oysters, but I'll make sure I am next time! Instead, I ordered the Country Salad and the Day Boat Scallop and Foie Gras. Wow, wow, wow. The salad is mixed greens with pear, apple, strawberries, walnuts and goat cheese with a vinaigrette. It was divine! My waiter said the scallop and Foie gras was like candy. He was so right! The portion is small, but so rich and delish! It's served over a port reduction and a vanilla flavored something that is heavenly! Order it. With a $10 drink, my total was $38. That is not too expensive for the quality, service and upscale atmosphere. Good job, Brooklyn!

    (5)

  • Rachael O.

    I loved the atmosphere, but the happy hour mac n' cheese isn't mac n' cheese it's more a alfredo with wide noodles and truffle bread crumb.

    (4)

  • Andrew F.

    Best meal I've had downtown in at least a year. The calamari is top two or three in downtown Seattle. It comes with a cabbage salad that if we had just got a cup of the clam chowder and the calamari would have made for a well rounded and relatively affordable (~$20) meal. I can't recommend the Dungeness Crab with Heirloom Tomatoes - it was a little small for the price. The best of all was the lamb. I don't think it's possible to prepare lamb more tender than this. It also came with some nice chard, baby potatoes and sliced carrots.

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Went here for appies and beverages before a show across the street. Great food. Crab cake although only one is good enough to share with other apps. Great sauce that goes along with it. Lobster Ravioli was wonderful with a nice mushroom in the middle and a great sauce again. The bread was good which some places it can be kind of a miss. Calamari was good nice fried with some slaw on the side and another great sauce. This place nailed it as far as I am concerned. Service was not bad can't complain all in all I was happy with the Brooklyn - looks kind of old school from the outside but inside it is really nice. Kind of a hidden gem. I saw some steaks going by my way. I need to return to investigate this place a little more. They looked really good!

    (5)

  • Raian V.

    I'm always looking for places for good Happy Hours and Oysters. Came here for Happy hours and was at the bar. They got shelves along the side of the wall for you to hang out with your friends if the bar is fulled. You have to stand but beats having nowhere to hang out or put your drinks/food. Very upscale place with a nice classic touch to it. My waiter was very friendly and have a good knowledge of the Happy Hour Menu. He suggested a Seattle brewed beer which is good, I also got the Martini, half a dozen oysters, and Banh Mi sliders. The Oysters were fresh, the Banh Mi has pork slider in it. Decent price for HH, and oysters. The HH is small but good enough if you want to hang out with friends over a drink and some oysters.

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    This place has a killer awesome happy hour! It is a blast to sit at the bar and chat with a martini and some oysters. The oysters Rockefeller was fantastic - fat, juicy, fresh oysters broiled to perfection. The calamari was not bad - a little greasy and the slaw it came with was kind of tasteless. The crab cake "tots" were really good too, three little cakes with their own sauce. I'd like to come back to try a regular meal, but the happy hour is a good deal!

    (4)

  • Sin T.

    Went here for a business lunch and it was like a dinner! The service is above my expectations! It's a typical steakhouse. I ordered a steak salad and it was very fresh! The clam chowder is really good here too! Try their oysters they are KNOWN for it!!

    (4)

  • David N.

    went a few weeks ago to celebrate an event since Elliots oyster house was jammed back. Service was awful, food was mediocre with poorly executed dishes. HH is a frenzy when all the customers are acting like wolves for tables and don't care if your waiting. The staff doesn't control this and let's it be. I guess this is a tourist trap. Service and servers didnt sync up. Service was watching golf and gave mean looks when you asked them something like for a napkin or plate. The server was rushing order and appeared overwhelmed. There are too many good restaurants in Seattle, you can pass this up.

    (1)

  • Char L.

    Very nice and cozy atmosphere - great place for a date! Visited on a business trip, table for 1. Everything on the menu looked amazing, but since I am on the Paleo diet, selection was definitely skewed lower. I asked the waitress if I could sub potatoes for veggies, and she said yes. Good to know. Ended up getting the crab salad and seafood volcano. No carbs there! Both were very, very generous with the crab meat. Loved the 3 oysters that came with the seafood volcano. I must admit, I was still a bit hungry after that, but didn't want to eat anymore.

    (4)

  • Rem J.

    I'm just sad I couldn't come here and eat again for happy hour. The oysters here are amazing and I am not an oyster person. I got the seafood volcano (as how can you refuse a dish called a seafood volcano) and it came with 3 baywater oysters, shrimp and crab - all amazing. The oysters are are smaller and tastier than the ones I had at Pike place market . Also got the clam chowder, it was thick and rich also very yummy just enough flavor without being salty and not as watery as famous one near the market. Get the beer flights also, they are a lot of fun. I ordered the seared scallops as my entree. They were cooked perfectly and the scalloped potatoes were amazing too. If I had another day I definitely would have wanted to check out their dollar oysters at happy hour and another bowl of chowder. Don't miss this place when you visit Seattle.

    (5)

  • Adele Y.

    I recently had dinner here and was extremely impressed with every aspect of the experience. The hostesses were professional, and our waiter was phenomenal. Had great suggestions, checked on us often (but not too often), and provided overall great service. The food was equally impressive. Oyster + beer flight and fantastic homemade olive oil & bread were great starters. We ordered the lamb shank and filet mignon; neither disappointed. The only drawback was that we were too stuffed for dessert! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    (5)

  • M M.

    So overrated and SO full of themselves. The food is not bad, but the employees range from rude to so wet behind the ears you want to smack them. I almost never went because of that, but last time I did I was in the middle of a breakup, and because I was crying, the little snot waiting on us decided to cut me off. (But I'm not bitter.) Won't be back.

    (1)

  • Sarah K.

    Nothing short of incredible. My boyfriend and I went here for our pre-holiday feast and it was perfect. We started with a bottle of wine. There was a decent selection or red and whites. We chose a bottle of Sangiovese and it was perfectly smooth and delicious. We chose The Brooklyn for their variety of oysters on the menu. The menu was descriptive and the waiter was knowledgable. The oysters we fresh and served on ice and were so succulent the were best with a squeeze of lemon. We shared a crab Roma tomato salad on butter lettuce. This was the only thing we could've done without. The crab was amazing and we probably should've just ordered a crab cocktail. The poppyseed dressing didn't pair well...honestly nothing about this salad really went well together. My boyfriend ordered a New York strip steak with spinach au gratin, mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. It was cooked absolutely perfectly. At first he complained about the crispy potato chip garnish, and then he but into it. Even the potato chip was the best thing he ever tasted. I had the filet mignon with scalloped potatoes, onion rings and some really yummy glaze. Everything was paired so well and cooked to perfection. The waiter had us check our steaks to be sure they were cooked to our liking. I ordered mine medium and it was cooked medium rare. The waiter asked if I wanted it cooked longer and I declined. It was well rested and wasn't bleeding all over the plate so it was too my liking. The steak melted like butter with every bite. It was so full of flavor that I couldn't stop eating it. For desert we shared the crème brûlée. It was pretty good but not the best I've had. We sat and enjoyed our dinner for hours. The ambiance of private booths was very comfortable. You can also choose to sit at captains chair at the chefs counter or at the oyster bar. We drank too much wine and realized we we had closed the place down. Our server never rushed us and was very informative. I think our check was fair priced for the quality and quantity of food and service we received. We absolutely plan to return.

    (5)

  • Judy T.

    I was seriously addicted to their happy hour for awhile then had to cut myself off from it because although reasonably priced and amazing delicious (their sliders are drool worthy!) it was still getting expensive. Just came back after months away remembering that it was good but forgetting HOW good...ahhh so delicious! One of the best Happy Hours in the city! I feel like a a drug addict that's relapsed haha! If you haven't been here yet for Happy Hour, definitely try it out!!

    (4)

  • Cam M.

    We went here bc of a craving for seafood and steak. We had 5 adults and two children with us. Although this place does not have a kids menu they accommodated to their best which was appreciated. The oysters were nice and fresh. Most of our party had the steak, ranging for ribeye to the sirloin. I tasted them all and I thought the ribeye was the best. I had the scallops which were vey good (I usually don't like scallops). Dessert was great too. I have to say that this is one of the best meals I've had since moving to the area last year. There was one thing that peeved me and this is no fault to the restaurant. A woman was seated near our table and she took one look at our table, made some disgusting face and got up and left. Seriously, it was totally unnecessary. My children were well behaved and did not make one sound. People like that piss me off. Whatever.. The food is great and the service was good too. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Lisa B.

    Yea, Yelp, for helping me find a fantastic new place in a city with so many great restaurants! Sat at the bar for the end of happy hour. Stayed well past happy hour enjoying their oysters and various samplers. THE BEST clam chowder I think I have ever had - I took a picture of it, I liked it that much. I honestly wanted to lick the bowl. Great service from the bartender - I got a beer and oyster sampler to start, and then he helped me figure out the best selections after that (such as it was cheaper to just do the vodka sampler, which was really fun). Good selection of oysters, although not amazing. But the staff knows their oysters and they were all good and served well. Amazing bread too. I had heard it got crowded for happy hour, but I was able to get a seat at the bar and had great service. There was a huge dining area and a section to sit and watch the show kitchen. You know a place is good when they're happy to have the patrons watch the kitchen in action.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    First time here. Steak Oscar was amazing. The staff was friendly, very informative and quick to respond. I sat at the chefs bar and saw the action. The way they all worked together while turning out food quickly but not missing quality at all. Met Chef Blair and can not say enough about how he interacted with the staff and customers. Highly recommend stopping here. I would have to say that hands down this was one of my top 5 best steaks I have ever had. Might I add that the Onion rings were to die for as they are cooked in truffle oil. Although I did not get a whole order, I did get a chance to sample them and all I can say is wow!!!!!

    (5)

  • James F.

    My wife and I ate here at the recommendation of our hotel concierge tonight. She ordered the mussels which were becoming rancid, and the replacement crab cake was all dough with no crab. Our complaints made the waiter surly, and so the service deteriorated from there. I had the halibut which was very good. But it was way over priced. We did inform our concierge of our disappointment. Be careful what you order.

    (2)

  • J M.

    Pros: Close to Benaroya Hall, great calamari, interesting drinks, scallop dinner, steak with crab dinner. Cons: Literally, the bum's rush to order, eat, get out. We would've liked to have enjoyed our drinks and appetizers but we were told by our waiter that if we were going to a concert (which we were) - that we should order right away because it takes 30-40 minutes to get food. Well, we didn't have to be anywhere until approx. 7:55 p.m. and it was only 6:15. On his suggestion, we ordered our dinners. Food arrived approx. 15 minutes later! Maddening to say the least. And then it was - dessert? Well, I don't know - what's on the menu? No offer to tell us, show us, etc. Filet Mignon for $46 was pretty tough. You definitely could not cut this thing with a butter knife like some other places. If you sit in a booth - you will constantly be distracted by the extreme amount of waiters/waitresses rushing/whizzing by. It's annoying. All in all - there are plenty of other places in Seattle. And, for the prices, this place was ok - not great.

    (3)

  • angela c.

    Like a lot of reviewers have said, happy hour is by far the best time to go here. Otherwise, it's overpriced for the drinks, food and service. One example: several weeks ago on a Saturday night, my husband I visited The Brooklyn to grab cocktails before a Symphony performance. Though we were sitting at a high table near the bar, our server neglected us most of the evening. We consistently had to flag her down to order more drinks and to request our check. Yet, several times we saw her standing among a gaggle of other servers chatting together in the bar area, ignoring tables. Between my husband and I, we ordered three martinis, one glass of wine and six oysters. Our bill after tax and gratuity was $70. Not worth it, especially considering the poor service and just "meh" cocktails. For prices this high, the service (and the cocktails) should be better. I'd much rather go somewhere like Tavern Law, Bathtub Gin, or Knee High Stocking Company and enjoy superior cocktails and food for less money.

    (2)

  • Rupali G.

    Great service, food, and ambiance but minus one star for extremely limited menu at 4-430pm. Wanted dinner and settled on the light crab salad and bacon "scented" pretzel (was still hungry) Pretzel was a bit hard, hoping for the softer version. 1st time went there for a celebratory dinner and sat at the open table by the kitchen. Fun to watch and one of the chefs was very friendly and gave good recommendations on what to get. Ordered the leg of lamb and it was AMAZING, lot of flavor and tons of meat. Drinks were good too, but a little weak. 2nd time went there during HH. My friend and I were hungry for an early dinner 430pm before heading the museum and they only offered 3 salads, HH menu (tiny portions) and select drinks. Overall, I like the place but disappointed we couldnt order an entree before 5pm, especially being a very touristy spot and near the museum.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    Expensive food, tiny portions, not tasty at all. Poor selection of beers... Very very expensive.

    (1)

  • Cori L.

    I've been told this is the place to go for Happy Hour in Downtown Seattle - I however am not convinced. When we were seated our waitress came by and asked what I would like to drink, my guests at the time where in the bathroom and I said "let's start with three waters and when they get back we should be ready for drinks". Our server responds back "No. I'll get a water for just you." and walks away. Seriously? Then a different server repeatedly comes by and interrupts us mid conversation to take our order. The ambiance was nice but their staff needs to work on their manners which seemed to be in short supply- just like their water.

    (2)

  • M K.

    Yummy clam chowder (my favorite), fresh oysters, and great drinks. Anything you order here will be excellent. I recommend a martini, espresso or just a plain lemon drop. Casual atmosphere, upscale food and drinks. Interesting menu highlighting Northwest's best.

    (5)

  • Jaclyn C.

    Best dinner we have had in a very long time! The customer service was also amazing we will be back. :)

    (5)

  • Christopher S.

    Happy Hour only. Pretty lame happy hour really. Prices are 6 dollars or 5 dollars for dishes. Drinks are 4 dollar drafts, 3 dollar wine OTD and they have a special 6 dollar mixed drink each day. Regarding the food: ~ Burger was average at best, bun was hard/stale. For a 5 dollar burger you would do MUCH better at Red Mill or the Icon Grill HH. This burger was not even in the same league. As a matter of fact, the 2 dollar HH burger from McCormick's is superior. ~ Blue cheese steak bites, those were all right at best. ~ Calamari was OK, nothing great. Flash fried, served with a strange sauce. ~ Ban Mi Sliders, basically pulled pork, probably the best dish, but, not really anything to write home about. For a place that advertises fresh seafood etc etc their HH was definitely lacking in that area. You can do much better for HH in Downtown Seattle. Not truly terrible by any means, but, when you consider the overall price vs satisfaction, I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Jim L.

    The Brooklyn is one of my favorite places to dine at when I'm in this fine city. Usually was in town on business and while there are many fine establishments, we always seemed to find ourselves migrating here. The food here is very good however I know there are places equally as good in the area. What keeps me coming back is the atmosphere. The decor is dark and homey and has the feel of old money. Since I don't come from that or live that way, it is nice to experience the feel. By far my favorite item on the menu is their Steak Oscar. A prime sirloin topped with crab and a bearnaise sauce and a choice of potato. Another winner is their lamb shank which is slow cooked and very tender. I am very picky with who cooks my lamb and The Brooklyn is on a very short list. You cannot go here without trying the clam chowder. It is a New England style..cream based (which is my preferred method) although I know its not the healthiest method. There is a nice balance between the large portions of clams and potatoes unlike other chowders where you're searching for the clams. A decent wine selection but nothing out of this world. Chances are you'll find something you're looking for, so you won't be left disappointed. Mixed drinks are generous and they offer a decent selection of microbrews on tap. Sitting at the bar is a must if it is just you and a workmate however wouldn't be a good place for a group. The bar is surrounded by high back leather chairs and provide comfort after a long day and the chairs basically seclude you from everything else around you. The service is excellent and extremely attentive. Prices are steep so this is more of a treat versus a normal activity. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Brad S.

    Oysters done right. You don't get your choice at happy hour so come near the end to balance the cost with some of your favorite choices half shells.

    (4)

  • Josh G.

    Oysters (late in day): disappointing; salmon: excellent; service, exceptional. Desert: pretty damn good. Upgrade the oysters and you would have a 4.5.

    (4)

  • bruce s.

    Quite good over all. Oysters are delicious. Salad was ok but small. And scallops over beef short ribs and potato croquette was excellent. Service was perfect. Old Seattle vibe.

    (4)

  • Sarah A.

    My office manager took me and a couple other girls on our admin team out to lunch as a pre-holiday weekend treat. Since it was such a lovely day we chose The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House, which is at the base of our building and has a lovely little outdoor seating area. Although my husband and I had gone there once for dinner on Valentine's Day a couple years ago (and I remember the food was fantastic), I hadn't been back since so I was really excited to try the lunch menu. I was not disappointed... the food was fantastic! I ordered the Double R Ranch New York Steak Sandwich with havarti cheese, sauteed red and green bell peppers, walla walla caramelized sweet onions and chipotle aioli, served on an essential baking company french baguette with garlic french fries for $14. The Brooklyn is directly across from the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall and the Seattle Art Museum, and it's within walking distance of the Pike Place Market and Seattle waterfront, so it's a great place to bring out of town guests if you're out and about exploring the city. Although I didn't try it, they have fresh seafood delivered daily and the largest rotating selection of fresh oysters in Seattle. You can also get signature desserts and world-class microbrews and award-winning wines. I didn't get to sample any of that since I was on the clock, but I did have a sweet refreshing strawberry lemonade to wash down my delicious sandwich. The portion sizes were quite large which I think is unusual for this type of a restaurant, so it was nice to feel like we got a bang for our buck. I'd definitely like to go back soon and try some of the other menu items.

    (4)

  • Angela C.

    Things to try here: - Oysters... I shared the Baker's Dozen (Chef's daily selection of 13 fresh oysters) and it was sooo fresh! Brooklyn also offers happy hour oysters for $0.99 4-6:30 pm daily. - Wild Alaskan Halibut - the Yukon gold potato crusted halibut was flaky and tender. Cooked just right! Came with a side of lobster potato puree (aka Lobster mashed potatoes) and bacon scented spinach. - Wild Alaskan Salmon - NOT overcooked! I've tried a lot of salmon at upscale places that came out too dry, but thank god that didn't happen here. Came with a side of horseradish sour cream mashed potatoes (yummy! Had a great kick) and a Celery Artichoke Gratin. Disappointing: - Ribeye Steak - my friend ordered this 16 oz steak and she found it tough and chewy, a sign of bad quality meat. For the price, you'd think this place can at least serve up good steak - how do you go wrong with Ribeye?? Overall: - LOVED our waitress - she was a bubbly Julie Andrew look alike and super nice and witty. She made our experience here wonderful! - Stick with their seafood... and try their oysters~ - They have a white wine sampler that goes great with the fish. - Romantic, quiet ambiance makes this ideal for a date (or you can do like we do, and make that a double).

    (4)

  • Janis F.

    This was a a great dining experience. We sat at the chef's table, and we were able to watch the meals being made! The chefs were charming and it was great to watch them. The clam chowder was the best that I've ever had. Rich, the clams were tender, and it was piping hot. My husband had the NY steak with ricotta mash potatoes and creamed spinach. All of it was hot, juicy and delish! I also had the "small plates" crab cake. It was so good, no fillers wonderful sauce quite yummy. Our server Zoe was GREAT! She was attentive and charming. I ended the evening with a really good latte. It was the perfect ending to a perfect evening.

    (5)

  • Nat N.

    The Ahi Tuna wasn't very good, which is what I ordered. What the rest of the folks I went with had was really great, however - two steaks and a halibut. I've been one other time and sat at the chef's bar, which I'd recommend over going with more people and sitting at a table. Overall: good service, great wine, good food - just don't get the ahi tuna!

    (4)

  • Tameka B.

    Please note that this review is for lunch only. I had the pleasure of going to The Brooklyn for lunch as a gift. I had not had a chance to make it to this place yet, so needless to say I was looking forward to it. The atmosphere is a bit old school; it reminds me of the old hotel restaurants with a bit of a lounge type feel. In speaking with friends and acquaintances, I have often heard this place referred to as a spot for 'old money'. However, I have been in those types of places and the staff is usually what makes it feel that way...that was NOT the case for The Brooklyn. It's laid back and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I had the steak salad which was basically about 8 oz of excellent steak with a cobb salad that was topped with really good blue cheese (maybe Gorgonzola) and fatty meaty bacon. Upon suggestion, I also had a few Kummamoto (sp?) oysters which were clean, salty and well appointed with a tasty mixed dipping sauce. Unfortunately, I do not recall exactly what was in the dipping sauce, but I truly enjoyed it. Everything was done exactly the way I asked and there was not even a bite left on my plate. Although this was a pretty pricey lunch, I thought the quality matched the price. I have also heard good things about their happy hour, so I will definitely be heading back. If you are concerned price wise, I would say at least check out their happy hour and see if you feel the same about the quality. Either way this is a definite stop for me. TLDR version: GO! At least for a happy hour if nothing else :)

    (5)

  • Liz O.

    While the boyfriend introduced me to one of my least favorite places in the Seattle area (the Boiling Point), he happened to introduce me to The Brooklyn in the same week. Talk about instant redemption for him! A classy restaurant with some exquisite plates. I was happy to have been seated outside, because I was not dressed in preparation for a place of this caliber. Furthermore, they were gracious enough to let our dog sit with us (just outside of the outdoor dining area so as to not cause a stir with the other guests). Jeremiah served us, and he had a great blend of professionalism and personality! On top of that, he was quick with everything we ordered. Extra points for asking about time constraints as some of their dishes take time to prepare. Even the other staff members at this restaurant were kind to us. We stuck with the small plates for a lighter dinner. Crab cake (yep, just one) is about a six inch cake lightly fried, with fresh crab chunks topped with ginger and greens, edged with three sauces. Presentation FTW! Caprese was the most unique I've seen yet. Not your typical layered tomatoes. A plate full of a variety of tomatoes tossed with slices of mozzarella and small balls of it as well. Of course, the balsamic was drizzled over those ingredients and basil bits plus basil leaves were tossed in. Loved. Bread didn't have any special memory to it, however the oil + herb dip drowning a slice of butter was really satisfying. Maybe next time I'm dressed to the nines, I'll step inside the restaurant. But while the weather is nice, the outdoor courtyard was perfect.

    (5)

  • Kathy K.

    My coworkers and I used to dine here frequently a few years ago. However we quit going when their prices increased and their portions decreased. So after a long hiatus we decided to try it again as a going away party venue for a colleague for old time sake. Of the 10 of us, only those who ordered the Brooklyn Burger were satisfied with their meal (40%). The lobster ravioli was awful; the bouillabaisse was over cooked, etc. now that the City of Seattle has mandated the $15 min wage, portions have decreased, service is lackluster, amenities are nonexistent and meno prices are they the roof! I wrote on my receipt to take the lobster ravioli off the menu! I can get better at Costco! I will not be a return customer!!

    (1)

  • Caley Z.

    Great happy hour food! This review is just for the HH dishes and service. I got half a dozen oysters, the ahi tuna tacos, and the ceviche. All delicious and reasonably priced during HH. The ceviche was my favorite - a little sweet and the shrimp was fresh. The oysters were also fresh and a little salty. I thought the tuna tacos were okay, not my favorite out of the three, but still worth a try. Good service and nice patio area to sit outside on a nice day.

    (4)

  • Jessica H.

    MmmmMmmmMm went here with a friend because I was craving some oysters and meat in my life. This place is very classic and a touch of bougie, but not so much as to make me feel uncomfortable. I got the oyster sampler to share, and it was served with 3 different condiments! That was fun to alternate my tastebuds a bit. Oysters were fresh and delectable, but there were traces of shells in my bites. Onto the main dish, Oh my gosh I totally recommend the steak oscar. The dish is perfect in that there was enough meat for a good bite to my meal, but it wasnt overbearingly meat on meat. The potato tower was an additional delicious surprise. Kind of like a twice baked potato, i didnt expect much, but it was just so creamy and fun and a lot tastier than I had imagined. I definitely want to bring my friends back here to check this place out. The ambiance is again very classy and oldish, like strait out of a movie. Hope I can swing by during a happy hour!

    (4)

  • Ben Y.

    After much debate on where we would eat we decided on The Brooklyn. We were able to find an open spot at the bar for happy hour and ordered Blue Cheese steak bites - was a bit overcooked/tough but the fact that they come bite sized helps. They were tasty and if i was still hungry I actually would have ordered a second plate Truffle Mac n Cheese - nice and cheesy, not much more to say...it's mac n cheese Wild Alaskan King Salmon - was perfectly cooked and had a very nice alder smoked flavor to it. I'd definitely go back and eat this again

    (4)

  • Brian E.

    Stopped in for dinner and was pleasantly surprised when I found out I can order beer and oysters all on one plate. That was pretty awesome. For my meal, I just got more oysters and a lot more beer. The oysters were good, not great. The beer was also, just ok. I sat at the bar and got really good friendly service including a lot of good info on the menu. I also thought the interior was super jazzy with a very cool retro vibe.

    (4)

  • Crystal D.

    I think this place is best for happy hour, from the reviews I read. Unfortunately for me, I came for dinner. I had recently rekindled with an old friend & we decided to stop here for dinner after riding the ferry. I was stoked, due to the fact I haven't had a good steak in a very long time, but mostly because- OYSTERS! The service was phenomenal, the oysters- we got two dozen & weren't disappointed, those were fantastic! I'm also not a huge fan of clam chowder but that is a MUST TRY here. Honestly- Even the bar tenders drinks were on point! ( Great old fashion!! ) So you can imagine my surprise when our steaks came out AWFUL. I have two words for you- OVER. SALTED. I had the sauce on mine, and I thought mine was salty, but my dinner date? His didn't even taste like meat anymore, it was terrible. Which is unfortunate, because they were great cuts of ribeye. I'll pay out the a** for food, but this isn't an acceptable mistake for a $50 steak. It should be a crime to ruin a good price of meat like this. You get two stars, because the dining experience was pleasant up until the main course.. Listen guys; Do yourself a favor & Pry that mans hand from the salt container & replace him with someone who appreciates the Taste of a good STEAK!! We won't be returning.. On to the next one! Best of luck in your dining experience, Yelpers.

    (2)

  • Malisa D.

    3 1/2 stars. HAPPY HOUR review: King's gold oysters--from north Dabob bay, WA. Were a-ok. A little too murky for my preference. Bay shrimp ceviche-- horrible. No taste. Bland. Small baby shrimps. More like a mini shrimp cocktail. drive-in cheeseburger--not too bad, but change the bun please. Brie & prosciutto-- Brie was thee best!!! Nom mom nom!!!! Our server was cute and sweet and made sure to check on us before HH ended. A gold star for that!

    (3)

  • Caroline L.

    This place is outstanding!!! Best clam chowder of my life and the scallop and pork belly are to die for!!!

    (5)

  • Adam L.

    Very good joint for a steak or fish dish - we really enjoyed it. We sat outside (which was great) but inside has a very cool look to it. Oysters were great. Halibut and salmon very good. Coffee was terrible, which is only reason I didn't hit the 5* - but they can work on that. All in all, very good place.

    (4)

  • L S.

    The staff is great and the atmosphere feels like 50's old money, which I kind of like. It's like im sitting with the cast of Mad Men talking about an ad deal whenever I come here. Anyway, the reason I am not giving this place a 5/5 is because when I came with my boyfriend and we both ordered the steak oscar done medium they brought me a medium rare and they brought him a medium well. The steak was hard to cut and pretty tough to chew. I was soo disappointing because our appetizer was amazing and the garnish and crab on the steak was great, but the steak itself was not cooked well at all. It was such a tough piece of meat. We pointed out that our steaks were done to completely different temps and the waitress was super nice and comped one of our dinners (which we appreciated). I would come back here, but not going to get steak here.

    (4)

  • Kat A.

    I came in for lunch with a friend and after a strange greeting experience, everything was smooth sailing. I went with the Brooklyn Burger because it just sounded too good to pass up. It was the best decision I made that day. From the brioche bun to the cheddar AND gruyere to the grilled onions and black garlic ailoi...and bacon! The asiago balck pepper french fries were pretty good, but I'm not a fan of how asiago melts (or rather clumps) on fries, so that part was meh for me. The service was pleasant but not pushy. All in all I'm a fan! And whenever I feel like spending $25 on a burger lunch, I'll be back. With prices like these though, it's more likely I'd come back for dinner and spend a few more dollars for what I'm sure would be a delicious experience.

    (4)

  • Katrina H.

    Ate at The Brooklyn Seafood Restaurant for my anniversary with my husband, and we're glad we chose this restaurant to celebrate with dinner. It has an old school classic charm about it, all the waiters are courteous, and the food was fabulous. We ordered a bottle of wine and some bread to start. Our waiter helped us choose which oysters to try. We liked the oysters so much that we ordered another half a dozen set. For dinner, husband got the Wild Alaskan Halibut after some recommendations from our server. I ordered the Steak Medallions. Both entrees were delicious and we finished our plates. My only tiny compliant could be that the Steak Medallions were a bit on the salty side. However, it didn't stop me from finishing it. The serving size is what you'd expect from any high dining restaurant (don't expect to have any left overs) and we enjoyed the quality of our food. Near the end of our meal, the server noticed we were handing cards to each other and he asked us if there was a special occasion. He was very attentive and so spot-on. It's like he knew when we needed/wanted something else and he would be right there by our table ready to get it for us. All other times, it's like we hardly noticed when our waters were refilled or when our plates were cleared off. The staff at this restaurant was great. Not the kind of place I would eat at regularly because, yes, it is pricey. But definitely the kind of place you want to go to for a nice date. Tip: Get the oysters!!

    (5)

  • Rose A.

    Oh....my....God (Janice voice). This was hands down our best meal in Seattle. We ate dinner at the bar in the cool cockpit seats. Started with the oyster and beer sampler...so fun and delicious. We had the crab cake and clam chowder to start. Both were SPECTACULAR. The crab cake was basically all crab. The chowder was so flavorful. For main dishes we had the salmon and steak...both delicious. What a memorable fun experience!!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan K.

    Been awhile, several months since I have been here but I can't wait to get back. It's pricey but the Oyster selection was fantastic! I enjoyed a dozen bay water sweets and they were impeccable. It's a nice place but not a ton of action from what I could tell, so really the only reason for not getting the fifth star. I will be back.

    (4)

  • Felisa D.

    This is the kind of place I imagine Don Draper and Roger Sterling from Mad Men had boozy lunches in before heading back to work. In fact, there's an actual Mad Men episode where the two throw back some oysters and martinis in a place like this. The restaurant has an old school charmingly classic joint feel to it. In fact, it's the kinda place you have to call a "joint" and you probably want to describe as being "swell". It's a perfect business lunch or dinner spot. The place is always abuzz but never too loud for conversation. The food is reliably good. Servers are incredibly professional with great attention to detail. Orders are taken quickly, food is delivered to your table promptly and the place is always impeccable. The salmon nicoise salad was particularly amazing. I probably wouldn't think to come here if it weren't for those engagements if only because I don't typically wear a poodle skirt and exclaim using the words, "Well gee whiz there Johnny!" But I will say -- it's certainly a swell joint.

    (4)

  • Shereen A.

    Such a shame I hadn't tried this place prior to yesterday and it's so close to home! Saira A and I came here for happy hour (which is only in the bar area). We saw some dude signing his check and hovered behind him until he left. Seats within 5 minutes of arriving? Score! We had almost everything on the happy hour menu. Let me preface this by telling you to get the chicken kabobs first. The harissa sauce it comes with is DEEEELICIOUS and you will use it for everything you eat after that, because it's just that good. Not usually a fan of mayo but it's such a great base for harissa, so flavorful! They seem to use a lot of blue cheese in all their dishes (steak bites, bruschetta, sliders). No huge aversion to it, just commenting. My favorite was the chicken kabobs and truffle mac and cheese. Steak bites were a bit sweet and tangy because of blue cheese. The buffalo chicken sliders weren't very buffalo saucy or flavorful and were pretty dry. The house potato chips were seasoned well with a nice crunch. The bruschetta was aiight, not my favorite though the fresh tomatoes were good. Oysters were fresh and seasonal. Bread is not complimentary. We enjoyed people watching here. Lots of interesting conversations going on at once. It's not your usual Seattle type crowd, it's more of older professionals in suits drinking wine and dirty martinis. On the dressier side. If you're hungry you should valet your car. It's a pretty reasonable cost anyways. It's unlikely you'll find parking (but not impossible). You have a better chance of finding a spot at the bar than finding parking. Maximize happy hour, you'll be glad you did.

    (4)

  • Alison C.

    Not the happiest happy hour. I'm not usually one to complain about sizing, but my friend and I ordered four plates and a drink, and the portions were on the verge of itsy bitsy. It was kind of cool eating on their patio and nice that the facility was clean, however the overall atmosphere is actually quite dreary and dated. The servers were just standing around, some sitting in back booths, looking quite bored. This may be a place for a quick bite to eat but definitely not worth what you're paying for. Perhaps their best is only served at regular meal times.

    (3)

  • Alice W.

    Service: 3/5 Food: 2/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 I was pretty disappointed in the food here. The highlight was the ravioli appetizer. The ravioli was cooked to el dente, which I like, and the sauce wasn't overwhelming so that I couldn't taste the filling. My entree was the low point of the meal. The waitress highly recommended the halibut, but it was overcooked. She described the fish as flaky and delicate, but my dish was bland and had the texture of canned tuna. At least it was fresh and didn't taste fishy. In fact, it didn't taste of anything aside from the salty crust. For the price, it was a total dud. A friend who has halibut often tried a bite of my fish and told me it was overcooked. The best part of the dish were the 2 butterball potatoes. The waitress offered to make me another plate, but given the seasoning on the dish, I didn't think the end result would be much better. At least I'll always remember to never order halibut again. I think they have a tendency to over salt at the restaurant because when I tried my friends' entrees, they were salty, too, but tasted much better than mine. We finished with the creme brulee, which was pretty good. Overall, the place didn't live up to expectations. To be fair, if I picked a different entree, I probably would enjoyed my experience here a lot more. However, the way they over salt the entrees, I probably would still not like the food. It's a sin to season good seafood with too much salt.

    (2)

  • Krissy D.

    A restaurant with a doorman!? Definitely upscale. Too bad the food were both good and bad hence the 3 stars. The the service was great. The hostess offered to take our luggage for us and our server was very prompt. We made it to happy hour on a Tuesday, wasn't crowded. What we liked: Clam Chowder & Clam Chowder with Truffle Oil - They were creamy and had good chunks of clam. If you like truffle, the one with oil makes it more dynamic in flavor. Penn Cove Mussels - Most of the time mussels are served with a light or clear broth. But this place took it to another level. It was served in a saffron cream sauce with balsamic and thick slices of bacon bits. The bacon gives it a meaty kick. Our favorite! So-So Oysters - Calm Cove and HH. They were okay. We wanted to try WA Oysters but Calm Cove wasn't our type. It was a tad briny and not creamy. Day Boat Scallop with Foie Gras - Since Foie Gras is banned in CA, we have to get our Foie Gras Fix. It was good here but it was a little over cooked. So some parts of it were dry and too crispy/chewy. Oyster Rockefeller - We just wanted to try cooked oysters with seasoning. It wasn't bad but it didn't leave me wanting more. What we did not like: Truffled Mac and Cheese - It wasn't creamy at all. It tasted as though it has been cooked awhile ago and left out. The truffle flavor wasn't there. Northwest Bouillabaisse - Many yelpers raved about this dish but it disappointed us. There wasn't so much going in the sauce and it was a big pile of different seafood together. I didn't see the hype in this and it was too pricey for what it was. Berkshire Pork Ribeye - HUGE but dry and bland. If we're paying this much, I'd expect more out of this.

    (3)

  • Trang G.

    Researched yelp for a steak and seafood restaurant so decided to come here. Able to get a table for two at 630 on a Saturday night The meal started off well with server providing water and getting our order but service and meal went down quickly. The main star was the wine and oyster sampling at 14! So good. I ordered the filet mignon which was so ordinary for 48.50. The restaurant is a bit dated but it's a decent meal.

    (3)

  • Mr P.

    Very rich food from soup to salads and desserts. We had a great server which made the evening even more enjoyable. She was knowledgable and accommodating Although the steak ran a little tough and the Halibut was dry the sauces made up for it also - If you are going to charge for a bread basket it should be amazing. Theirs wasn't Skip it try the Clam chowder thick and creamy The country salad with chèvre - excellent Prime sirloin - tasty with a dab of Roquefort

    (3)

  • Sheena L.

    Pros about this place: 1. The amount of time that it takes the food to get to your table is not bad, 15-20 mins is outstandingly fast. 2. The bathrooms are well maintained and very clean. 3. The service is great. The waiter actually tells you what they recommend, they fill your water, and dress appropriately. Cons about this place: 1. The food is not a maximum hit, what it lacks in taste are flavors that entice you to finish your meal. 2. The proteins can use a little more spunk. I wish I would have chose something different rather than the ling cod, lesson learned it was bland and was unappealing after the first bite. 3. The restaurants interior motif also lacks visual appeal. The booths are out-dated and if you drop something in the crevices, it will forever be in the land of no return.

    (2)

  • Von A.

    Pro: - seemingly easy to get a reservation - large restaurant, good for groups, and intimate enough for small or romantic dining occasions - big selection of oysters - big selection of fresh fish - cooked perfectly. I ordered the crusted Ling Cod - which had some sort of vegetable saute, accompanied with a vodka sauce. Cons: - no bread or something to munch on while waiting for food - no real education at the service end on oyster selection - pricey and a bit of a chain/commercialized feel Would I come back ? Perhaps, but only if my job is paying for it again.

    (4)

  • Cyndi J.

    I loved the ambiance of this restaurant - old school charm, classy and subdued. Service was top-notch from the hostess to our server. The menu boasts many creative seafood dishes, as well as land fare for those who are not wise enough to take advantage of Seattle's seafood scene (just kidding - I get it, variety is good!). We started with half a dozen kumamoto oysters, our favorite. They were paired with a grapefruit granita and a nice mignette, succulent briny bites of deliciousness. They were so perfect, we ordered another half dozen. I had the wild Alaskan halibut with lobster butter. The presentation was stunning, but the composition and flavor profile was even more amazing. My husband had the Bouillabaisse. I sopped up the sauce with some crusty bread and found the flavors so complex and tantalizing. They have a great cocktail menu, as well. I'd go back to experience more of their seafood.

    (5)

  • Emily D.

    The Brooklyn gets 5 stars because everything my husband and I ordered was very tasty and interesting and the service was great. We sat at a table in the bar area, but they also have seating right in front of the kitchen so you can see all the culinary action. We were visiting Seattle for vacation and picked this place because of the Yelp reviews and the menu. What I had: The Brooklyn Crab Cake- this cake had to be 90% crab and 10% other flavorful ingredients. The sauces that it's served with complement the crab cake nicely. I day dream about this crab cake Day Boat Scallops- Scallops were cooked perfectly and were very sweet and tender. It was served with potato, pork and a really awesome mushroom sauce. It was a very interesting combo that surprisingly blended really well together. Wild Pacific King Salmon- Excellent quality salmon, served with a bunch of veggies and polenta. Not a hard sell for me at all. Washington Apple Crisp served with Honey Vanilla Snoqualmie ice cream- This was fantastic! The apples really shine in this crisp and the honey vanilla ice cream was so creamy and had the best honey flavor. Usually I go for chocolate based desserts, but since we were in Washington, we had to go with the apple crisp. I highly recommend this to finish a great meal.

    (5)

  • Jamie H.

    The best oysters we've ever had!! We visited here and were recommend of this restaurant. We started with a mixed selection of oysters suggested by our server, and were so impressed! Loved the old school, steakhouse vibe as well. Strong drinks, great food, and attentive service. Three things I look for when trying new restaurants!

    (5)

  • Dennis M.

    Clubby feel and atmosphere. Servers are true professionals. Quality food prepared and presented in a straight forward manner. We had a table for three. All started with the wedge salad, delicious. I just wish it was two bites bigger. All did seafood. Halibut was perfectly prepared. Ahi Tuna was good, but not great. Would definitely go back again and again. oh one more thing. they have one of the best happy hours in Seattle. The bar fills fast so get there on time.

    (4)

  • chihong Z.

    awful steaks. The veggies and fried onions are super salty but the steaks have too weak flavors. I don't think I'll ever come back again. Don't try the steaks seriously

    (3)

  • Mercy S.

    Friendly bartender, host not so friendly but Clam Chowder is on point so are the drinks. Lunch menu is too small wait for dinner which starts at 5. Limited lunch menu, bad hostess...she wasn't friendly at all. News lady: someone sporting a big camera...that means they're a tourist and probably read rave reviews and can either put another good review in or a bad one. She alone took this down 1 star, otherwise, food and drinks were great. Clam chowder was awesome as was the best drink I've had in Seattle. Recommended by the bartender: Tiger Lily ....delish!

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    I must confess, I am from the Mid-West, where the crown grows high and the beef is plentiful. Washington, you do many things well, but let's face it, the beef is not that great here. This pretty much sums up the review, but it would be a disservice to end it here. The atmosphere is pretty interesting in Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House - it's a combination of the old, stuffy, white table cloth steak houses that the likes of Patrick Bateman frequent and a cooler, modern steakhouse that brings in the young and hip. There's only one other steakhouse I have been to that's tried to pull this off, and it failed miserably - the middle ground is the kill zone - but it looked pretty good here. To start off with the proving that it is not the former of the descriptions of steakhouses, Brooklyn chooses to provide a severely understocked scotch list. The only time I expect to find Laphroaig 10 year as the sole Laphroaig is when I'm at a bar that has no business serving scotch. The appetizers we had were mediocre to good. Their take on the Caprese salad was a bit of a miss in that there was no distinct flavor coming from fresh mozzarella, basil, or balsamic. The star of the dish was the tomato, which granted, was good, but can't carry the dish by itself. The lobster ravioli in the lobster bisque, too, lacked any distinct flavor. Then there was the crab cake.. a phenomenal little puck of crab and a myriad of other ingredients, but the crab truly stood out as the backbone of the dish. The steak: I went with my go-to, the bone-in ribeye, done medium rare. The temperature on the steak was perhaps a little closer to medium than it was medium rare, but wasn't terribly off. The steak came with a heaping scoop of butter on top, I suspect to compensate for the bland Washington beef, however, the steak was not seasoned well with either salt or pepper, so, I had a bland steak with butter. The desserts were easily the best part of the meal. I recommend the warm chocolate cake, the chocolate ganache torte, and the Washington apple crisp. Come prepared to spend $100 on dinner.

    (2)

  • Matteo R.

    The first thing you will noticing entering The Brooklyn is the gorgeous bar: a beautiful, dominating pink copper top that runs around the circular bar where the oysters and the drinks are located.The ambiance may feel a bit stuffy with its old-school elegance and Toulouse-Lautrec posters, but service is attentive and friendly, and oysters fantastic. Moreover, not only the Brooklyn features an amazing selection of super-fresh oysters, but also pair that with an excellent list of rotating microbrews that are $2 off during happy hour. My Hale's Red Menace Big Amber was the perfect companion for some afternoon oysters. What stands out compared to other places is that HH at The Brooklyn is actually every day, 7 days a week, 4-6pm at the bar and lounge area. Are you in Seattle during the weekend and still want to enjoy oysters at HH prices? This is the place for you. During HH oysters are $1.50, microbrews $4, and (rather potent) well cocktails just $6. Sweet! As far as oyster HH, this is as good as it gets. Come in, sit at the bar, and enjoy delicious oysters and tasty brews in a classy and yet welcoming atmosphere. You may come back for more. Just sayin'!

    (5)

  • Navi R.

    The Brooklyn is currently on that precarious edge where it can be great, but the experience didn't quite get me there. Came here for a business lunch and first off, definitely noticed the nice/upscale decor that was inviting - saw the row of kitchen view seats and was definitely intrigued by them. We ordered a variety of dishes and some were delicious, while others were just okay, especially for the price: - Fresh oysters ($3.25 a pop): we had the Kusshi, Kumamotos, and Shigoku and all tasted very fresh which is a plus. The sauces served also complimented the oysters nicely so highly recommend a sample of their raw bar selection. - Clam Chowder: considering that it's an award winning clam chowder, I had expected a lot and it didn't wow me. The clam chowder came out lukewarm which already had my cringing, but on top of that, the chowder itself was very salty. To add on, the truffle oil we ordered was forgotten. :( - Lobster Ravioli: this is definitely a 3 and I desperately wished it was better. The caviar sauce was delish, creamy with the occasional crunch from the caviar. The raviolis themselves, however, were doughy and desperately needed more fillings. Considering the $15 price tag, I guess it was fair, but I would have preferred less, but bigger ravioli pieces to reduce the amount of flour in the dish. - Seafood Bouillabaisse: did not have this, but my companion said it was delicious and flavorful. But from the look for the dish, plenty of seafood to be enjoyed. Overall, our server was nice and attentive and provided a great experience. I just wish the food had a bigger wow factor to it, but I can see myself coming back to sample other items on the menu - especially their happy hour offerings!

    (3)

  • Holly S.

    Some of the best food we have ever had! I had the Ahi Tuna and my daughter had the steak medallions - and we were blown away. Our waiter was Eric - he was fantastic. We sat so that we could see the chefs cooking - and they took time to talk to us while working. We topped off the dinner with their Creme Brule dessert, which was a melt-in-your-mouth experience. This is a five start dining experience with reasonable prices. Worth the trip every time!

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    I would not ever give a restaurant of this stature one star. Let me tell you about a guy named Melton who claims to be the manager here... I called three times to make sure that they would stay open for us and said they would... We got there and they said the kitchen was closed. I'm certain this place rocks but I am done with smug attitude. What is a group to do? We ended up at Lecosho.

    (1)

  • Barbara A.

    Lovely, sunny day in downtown Seattle. Enjoyed a bakers dozen of oysters--chefs choice--quite a variety of flavores and textures. On to lunch selections: crab cakes, lobster ravioli and some clam chowder. Innovative sauces, textures and flavors. Nice by-the-glass wine selection. Great price value

    (4)

  • Christina M.

    I brought my Grandpa here Wednesday night for a special night out. The food was delicious. We both ordered the wedge salad and he had the lingcod and I had the ahi. The bread with oil salt salt le fleur is worth ordering. I'm giving three stars for the disappointing service- which was slow and very inattentive. When our server brought the salads, my grandpa and I both said we'd love fresh pepper and the server never returned. He never checked on us during the meal nor poured us wine from the bottle we ordered. At the end of the meal he asked if we valet parked (and we had) so I gave him my valet ticket and he said the car would be waiting. After standing outside in the cold for a while with my 80 year old grandpa, I asked the valet if someone else was getting our car- nope. The server never gave the valet our ticket. The night was great and the food was bursting with flavor but that kind of service is way below standard for any restaurant, let alone a place where you easily drop over $100 for dinner for 2 before drinks.

    (2)

  • Marcie B.

    Was visiting Seattle a few weeks ago and went back to The Brooklyn. Haven't been there a about three years. Sat at the chef's counter in the back again. Waitstaff was delightful. There were three is us. I ordered a glass of wine and my friend ordered the flight of beers. He got the chance to taste 7 new beers. My husband had fresh oysters for an appetizer. He said the were sweet. I had the crab cake. Nice twist. Our friend had a salad. Food was fresh and well seasoned. I had the halibut for my entree. Probably the best prepared that I ever had. It was prepared medium rare (as recommended) and was perfectly moist. Halibut had just come into season and could not have been better. My friend had the halibut cook a lithe more. My husband ordered the diver scallops which were amazing. To keep it local, we ordered a Washington Apple Crisp for dessert. Was very good, but would try something else next time. Will come back next time we are in Seattle. If two or three are dining, recommend sitting at Chef's counter.

    (5)

  • Stefanie S.

    Had the bouillabaisse, it was delicious until I hit the polenta.. and then it got weird tasting and very salty. The seafood in it was great though! Bf's medium rare steak was delicious and he gave me his spinach :). BFF had the entree scallop dish .. it should come with more than 3 scallops and no one really liked that orangey sauce (squash maybe?) that it came with. Bonus points for having a coat hanger next to your booth!

    (4)

  • B. G.

    Had a quick lunch in between client meetings today at the bar. Ordered the Ahi tuna salad. It was delicious! Server Anthony was super nice and the food came out quickly. Would definitely go back for a more leisurely dinner next time I'm in town.

    (4)

  • Cassie D.

    Great HH, and deals on oysters that are super fresh! Bar area can get packed fast, so plan to show up early to get a good spot. There are bar areas where you can pony up (and not have a table) that are just fine. Never eaten here for dinner, just HH and small bites.

    (4)

  • Harin G.

    My oh-so romantic husband wanted to plan a dinner out and selected this location for a quaint date night out. Here's the deal, the food was good. The oyster sampler was great. We ordered the bottle of Chateau St Michelle Horse Heaven Sauv Blanc where I sensed scoffing due to me ordering a lower level of wine. (I drink it at home, I'm not playing fancy and I like it with oysters - buzz off!) My husband had the lamb and I had the chowder with crab cakes. My husband liked his dish. I absolutely devoured the clam chowder, and the crab cakes were good enough. As mentioned in a previous review, the server supported an environment that made the dining experience extremely pretentious. It annoyed me to the core and as I looked around the room, it appeared that the median age of diner's were 60+ so maybe they appreciated it and that was who they were attracting. I was excited for a high quality dinner within a lovely environment. I wasn't looking to play, "let's pretend we have tons of money".( I'm too old to do that. My favorite game now is, "Give me what I want, I don't give a poo what you think") I'm not a $30k millionaire, nor am I an actual millionaire. So let's just be real, forget about the price and pretentious act, and give me a great meal with geniune service to support a weekend date night out.

    (2)

  • Cindy D.

    Hopefully, I still remember this place. We came here last year. This place was recommended by our hotel concierge. I wouldn't say it was the greatest but the atmosphere was nice. Meh, food was ok. I had Salmon and it was fully cooked. It was not supposed to be that way but thank goodness we asked them to take it back and brought back my favorite medium rare:) We were seated in the back, close to the bar and bathroom, easy access! lol Drinks were great. Place was located in downtown, kind of in the middle of nowhere. It was a Friday night and it was dead in downtown. I thought it was kind of strange. Let's say we survived the area! Staff was very nice and I don't recall a parking lot.

    (3)

  • Alyssa J.

    I am so glad we asked our hotel staff for the best local restaurant- The Brooklyn is definitely it! The food was AMAZING- I had the steak medallions and I can honestly say it was the best, most tender meat I've ever had. The service was impeccable and the entire staff very friendly. When we gave our compliments to the chef, he graciously thanked us and talked with us. The creme brule dessert was delicious as well! This place is the whole package- perfect food, service and atmosphere. I will absolutely return the next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Allyce B.

    Perfect meal start to finish. Super fresh oysters, savory pork belly/scallop app, delicious halibut special with smoked corn sauce and sweet pea emulsion. And strawberry rhubarb tartlet was not too sweet or too tart.

    (5)

  • Rocket H.

    Old world charm. Great food. In a fantastic location next to the SAM. Will be eating there again, soon!

    (4)

  • Colin H.

    Another visit to the Brooklyn. I was thinking this visit that this restaurant has been there for a long time now. I even worked in the office bldg it is located in many years ago. That means I have been going to the Brooklyn off and on for over 20 years now! And it has always been great. Popular place, so make reservations, or get there early for you happy hour spot in the front. And this visit was again, wonderful. We had a great waitress (Bonnie). Very professional and friendly too. The server can make all the difference. We started off with cocktails and oysters. Then on to our various entrees and switched to wine. We managed to save a bit of room for dessert. Valet parking was a minor challenge. There is a new bike lane in front of the restaurant so hard to know where to pull up. And I don't think they allowed us to put the valet on the dinner check, had to pay separately. Nicer when you can take care of that inside.

    (5)

  • Hanna C.

    We got there right when they opened which can be a little awkward for servers but they were just great and helped us through ordering oysters (we were virgins.) The oysters were small, firm, and sweet. Just the way you want your first oyster to taste! I had the crab cake with pretzel bits and wasabi aioli, great taste and consistency. My BF got the crab ravioli in lobster bisque and I ate the king oyster mushroom that was on top. Now I'm hooked on king oyster mushrooms! Great place, great service!

    (5)

  • Bill S.

    Amazing crab cake with 3 sauces...over-salted, but easily the best I've had! Sourdough bread with olive oil and butter was awesome! Clam chowder was very good! Service was excellent, with an upbeat, efficient waitress! Beer was cold! Highly recommended!

    (4)

  • Jay L.

    Old school seafood and steak house. Have a Martini a shrimp cocktail and a steak! This place is fun and close to the symphony. Enjoy old Seattle here!

    (3)

  • Jonathan N.

    Found this place through yelp and got myself a reservation. Like many of the restaurants in the area, there was an open kitchen where diners could sit bar-style and watch the cooks. It is quite nice inside and the service was prompt and friendly. This place is quite pricey, even for seafood so be warned! Skip out on the $3 bread. It is nothing special and a waste! We started off with 2 baker's dozens and I would recommend this if you do not know what kind of oysters you like. It is the best bang for your buck and you get to try many different types of oysters. Grilled Octopus - not bad, but nothing amazing. I did like that they tried to incorporate a lot of different flavors into the dish. This is an appetizer that cannot be split as the portion is quite small Scallops - It was good.. once you got past the crust of burnt scallop. They seared the scallop too much and burned it! I really wish they cooked this properly as I think it would have been delicious. I would return probably only for oysters as they failed my entree. On top of that there are so many seafood places in the area that also serve oysters so this restaurant is not on my must-go list for Seattle. For the price, I would expect my food to come out properly cooked and delicious!

    (2)

  • Michelle B.

    Nice place to have a steak dinner if you are in Seattle. The service is good because the price is high type of place. You can't go wrong ordering steak. I started with a Caesar salad, and then had the filet mignon as my main course. I was pleased that everything came out perfectly. I would return if I ever stay in the area again.

    (4)

  • Aaron E.

    This happy hour is where it's at! My gal and I came here on a recent trip and enjoyed the heck out of this place. We sat up at the bar and had a great little convo while enjoying oysters and steak bites off the happy hour menu. Both of us also opted for martini/manhattans and proceeded to fade into the night. The setting was beautiful albeit we did not venture past the bar, but needless to say to satiate that happy hour crave get yo' self over here! The prices were great for the drinks and appetizers, the location was very convenient if your staying around Pikes Place and the steak bites quite possibly were the best thing I ate while I was in Seattle. I highly recommend this place for anyone and everyone!

    (5)

  • Amy W.

    This review will concentrate on their Happy Hour, since I haven't had a sit-down meal there for a while. HH is great, with various kinds of oysters available at a great price. Other food is rockin': sliders which are almost as big as a whole burger; the clam chowder, maybe the best in Seattle; and beef kababs in a very tasty sauce. Had a mini key lime pie which nearly changed my life. Bartenders are professional and quick, bringing out each dish quickly. I don't drink, but saw they had a very large selection of vodkas and whiskeys. This restaurant is one of the best in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Charlie B.

    Very good raw oyster selection ($3 each). I also had the Halibut, which was very good! If you're looking for a good oyster bar with some beers to wash them down, this place is great. Since it's a full service restaurant, you can also do dinner.

    (4)

  • Maggie G.

    The Brooklyn was my favorite place for dinner on my long weekend in Seattle. A very nice, high class joint with excellent service and spectacular food. The hostess was kind of a snotty bitch but the food and our waitress, Hilary, made up for it. I got the Pacific Swordfish. Here is the description from the menu: "grilled and served with melted leek fondue, thumbelina carrots in rosemary ash oil, bacon scented hen of the woods mushrooms, roasted cauliflour and hollywood potato puree. finished with brandied nectarine butter sauce" Wow--it was awesome! I could have eaten a ton of the potato puree! Even the mushroom stuff was good, and I don't like mushrooms! The presentation was beautiful--looked like a picture from a fancy food magazine. I thought the prices were very reasonable, especially compared to everywhere else we went in Seattle. If I ever get a chance to return to Seattle, this will be my first stop for dinner!

    (5)

  • Jenny H.

    Happy hour everyday 4-6!!! Bartender was very attentive, food were fresh and tasty!! Highly recommend for happy hour and seafood!!

    (5)

  • Wes B.

    Headed into the Brooklyn for a dinner meeting. Service was generally prompt and attentive. Dark interior that has a good bar area for cocktails by the after-work entourage. Basically ambience is like an older East Coast steak and seafood place (hence the name ). The food was decent and portions sizable. Pricey dinner for four considering no alcohol over dinner. Nothing special to note - if you want an E/C style steakhouse meal for $$$, this is your place.

    (3)

  • Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because I wanted fresh seafood from Seattle and I got it. --- --- --- Of course, I had to try the salmon, and I think this was the best salmon I've ever had. It's not surprising, considering the reputation the northwest has garnered for its pink fish. The Brooklyn was the most expensive restaurant of our 3-city trip to Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco... but I definitely felt like the experience was worth it. The service was nothing short of top-notch. Where we sat, I'd like to call it the bar, but it like no other bar. We had high-back, comfortable chairs... which made us feel classier than we actually are. Definitely not your typical pre-game meal before heading to Safeco, but tough to condense Seattle into a 48 hour trip! The Brooklyn was not on our original itinerary, but the Underground Tour ran much longer than anticipated, which left us seeking convenience over the plan. But we were not disappointed! We also enjoyed some solid oysters a dessert called Warm Poached Pears. Not normally what I would order, but it sounded too crazy to pass up.

    (5)

  • Allison H.

    **Review based solely on the seating AT THE BAR** Personally, I love this place, but I have taken a couple dates here who frankly didn't like it, referring to it as "stuffy" and a bit "snobbish". I however, just love this place. Upon entering the Brooklyn, the first this you will see (aside from the hostess, whom I should mention are very sweet and always seem to make sure my forgotten belongings are returned to me... Please remember I only ever go here to drink and eat oysters. Judge if you must.) is the bar. The bartenders here are fantastic. Extremely knowledgable abound the oysters available, and pairings of wine and liquor pairings (A must if you have never done this). Attentive, funny and charismatic, these guys are great. The crew on Thursday nights are my favorite. The ambience here is delightful, and the patrons consists mostly older including couples, business men and women and of course, the lone wolves (including me).

    (4)

  • David L.

    This was our first time in Seattle and was recommended this restaurant. The service was excellent. we were seated fast and the server was knowledgeable. The oysters and the bread were excellent. Our entrees were fair. They seamed to have too many competing flavors. The first taste was ok, but after a few bites it was too much. We had the scallops and the salmon.

    (3)

  • Jesse J.

    I hadn't been to the Brooklyn in 10 years and was so excited to go back because for 10 years I remembered how good their garlic mashed potato's were. Sadly they are not on the menu anymore so that memory is long lost.... :( Also sadly the quality has gone way downhill as well. This used to be one of the go to steak houses in Seattle, but I won't be going back. I ordered the Filet Mignon medium rare and was very excited to eat a nice thick cut aged steak cooked to perfection. What came out was nowhere near that. I got an overcooked steak at least medium if not a little over that had no juice left probably due to being stuck under a heat lamp. It was funny our waitress came to check on how things were and I said my steak was over and she stated ya maybe but it's still a little pink and walked away. On top of that I was drinking lemonade and when I got my refills there was no mention that they cost each time so my three lemonade's were $12 ouch and it wasn't even fresh squeezed. So all in all I had a underwhelming overpriced meal and wish I had just gone to the Met or John Howie and got served something I will remember for years.

    (2)

  • Victoria B.

    It was a decent meal but nothing to write home about. I had the Pacific snapper ($29) and my other half, the scallops ($32). If you're hungry, be aware the portions are elegant (ie, beautifully plated and SMALL). After getting past the idea of paying for bread (I guess people came in for the chowder and chowed down on the bread?), well okay... $3. For two wide slices chopped in half and a double-pat of butter doused with olive oil. C'mon, really? If you're going to charge for the bread, make it a nice selection. I'm not a mushroom eater so much, and most of the side menu was mushroomy - they were very nice about subbing in something (asparagus, not top quality, kinda wrinkly & overcooked) and a grilled asparagus heart. Problem was, where's mah starch? My potato/cauli mash was missing... not that I'm a huge cauliflower fan, so I just shut up about it. The carrots were three 1" long stubbies that were really tasty, artfully arranged on three blops of sauce. As to the entree... wow, I didn't realize dwarf snapper existed. The scallops were nice looking (three) but again, not a great deal of food. Other half's assessment: good but salty. Passed on the dessert menu. After drinking water, with tip, $81. It's a nice ambiance, sound level good, attentive service. Left still kind of hungry.

    (2)

  • Lynda R.

    Really good. Arrived as part of a party of three without reservations. We sat at a high-top in the bar area. I ordered lamb shank. What a huge portion! A man at the table next to me was watching to see if I could finish. I did a pretty good job. Didn't make it to the potatoes though. Seemed crazy to have to pay $6 for five half slices of bread.

    (4)

  • todd s.

    Main course was just mediocre, especially at the price charged. It might've been because it was a holiday weekend and late but nonetheless I would expect much better. On the bright side the salad clam shouter and appetizers were very good.

    (2)

  • Eric R.

    Two words: Happy Hour I've been here once or twice for dinner and this place does it pretty well for an upscale dining experience (way better that Metropolitan Grill). However, what keeps me coming back is the happy hour. $4 glasses of wine (good pours too), tons of $3, $4, $5 appetizers to choose from (all amazing), $4 draft beers (decent choices) and more. The atmosphere is pretty nice too. It still surprises me that out of all the places that have happy hour, one of the nicer restaurants in Seattle has the best deals. I will be back again.

    (5)

  • Jeff H.

    Based on a single visit, I might have given this 3 stars, or even 4, but this review is based on repeat visits, and always for lunch -- so take that as you will. I work across the street and once a week I like to treat myself to a real meal, get away from the office for a bit, relax, read a little, and just take a break. Brooklyn's location mere steps from the office made it an obvious candidate. The food is typically decent, but inconsistent: They've served me one of the best burgers I've ever had, and one of the worst (literally soaking through the bun with grease and the bacon so over done it couldn't be chewed). Their shoe-string potatoes served along side the Steak Frites (the only steak they serve at lunch, despite billing themselves as a Steakhouse) are so hard they're impossible to pierce with a fork in order to eat with the steak; but the home-made 'chips' and dip served with the French Dip are fantastic. The clam chowder is a pretty good bet, I always get a cup. The bigger issue for repeated visits is that they never vary the menu, and they never have specials. So, I've had everything I'm likely to order now a couple times, and it's getting pretty boring. In addition, service is pretty hit-or-miss. It's often fine, but there are a couple servers that try to rush me out even though the place is half empty at the time I go in. My soup is on the table before I've taken two sips of my drink, the entree arrives before I'm 1/3 finished the soup and sits there cooling as I finish up. This time they picked up my drink and took it away before it was finished. So, I think my experience with The Brooklyn has run it's course. If you're in the neighborhood and looking for a place to stop in, get yourself a cup of the chowder and the French Dip, you'll be happy. But as a place to become a regular, it loses it's luster after a couple visits.

    (2)

  • Daisy B.

    Went for the Oyster bar happy hour. 1.75 per oyster and they were delicious. Only down fall happy hour only has one type of oyster on happy hour.

    (4)

  • Nadine P.

    This restaurant made our trip to Seattle. Happy hour was incredible with fresh oyster's at $1. 65ea and wine ar $5. Lucas gave us the best service ever!

    (1)

  • Ran M.

    Their steaks are not as good & overpriced.

    (3)

  • Clarence E.

    Decor tops the list. Service was spot on. Food was delicious. Severs know their stuff. Started with the Beer flight and oysters. Was fun but I wanted more oysters later. I was eyeing the duck but my sea scallops were rich and divine. What the others had were also a hit from surf to turf. Salmon looked perfectly cooked. What didn't?

    (5)

  • A Z.

    Everything started out good. We sat in the high back chairs facing the cooks. We order the oyster and wine sampler. It was nice and we got to taste some wines before ordering full glasses. I ordered the Steak Oscar and my girlfriend ordered the halibut. My steak was a little tough even though it was slightly more rare than the "medium" that I ordered. It tasted fine though. Presentation was good, but the mashed potato side wasn't that good. Asparagus was cooked well and tasted fine. My girlfriend ordered halibut. It was extremely poor. Over cooked with some horrible sauce that looked like melted Velveeta. It was encrusted with something on top. Flat out the worst halibut I've had and extremely disappointing for a Pacific Northwest restaurant. We left wishing we would have kept our reservation at Elliot's. Bottomline - go for appetizers and a drink because its not too busy, then head elsewhere for dinner.

    (2)

  • Robert C.

    Started off with the clam chowder which was delicious. For my main dish, Quite possibly the best pork chops I ever had. Big and juicy, wrapped in bacon in a creamy sauce with yummy brussel sprouts, I could not stop racing about it. They also have an awesome sampler menu of different shots. I tried the single malt scotch sampler and loved it. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Bad L.

    While staying at the Fairmont, we walked down the hill to this joint. The bar was crowded for happy hour so we opted for a table. The food was delish. They have great Steak and Seafood. I had the Scallops with a Caesar salad and it was delish. It's a bit spendy, but well worth it.

    (4)

  • Greg A.

    Had the rib eye. For the price, you'd expect USDA prime, which it definitely is not. And, they grill their steaks. Any steak aficionado will tell you that grilling steaks is amateur hour. Usually don't leave bad reviews. But when you pay this sort of cash for a steak, you expect it to be prime beef and a good one at that. Outback would deliver the same experience at a fraction of the cost. My friends had seafood and said it was amazing. So perhaps this place is geared more towards seafood. If you want a good steak, skip this place and head over to Ruth's Cris or someplace equivalent.

    (1)

  • Lisa P.

    My boyfriend and I went here for my birthday. We really enjoyed the oysters and ordered a second round but the server seemed to forget and we didn't remind him because it was more food than we needed anyway. After the oysters, we both had steak. I limit my meat intake but since it was my birthday, I decided to go all out and treat myself. I had a filet which was decent. I probably wouldn't go back for a birthday. There are nicer upscale places. The main problem, however, was that I was pretty sick the next day. That could be attributed to either the oysters or the fact that rarely eat red meat. Either way, I probably wouldn't go back as there are other options for a fancy dinner.

    (3)

  • Keyla R.

    OMG! I love this place! No, more than that. I just don't have the words to explain it. And, this isn't because of a one night stand. No, The Brooklyn and I have a relationship. One based on trust, food, and booze. Trust, because I can trust that every single time I am in the Seattle area, The Brooklyn will deliver the same tasty grub I had the last time. Food, because it really is all about the Filet Mignon (medium rare, please) and the beautiful Washington State Oysters. Yes, these guys know how to choose and cook a fine cut of beef. Trust me, Hubby is a native Texan, that boy knows his beef! And the frist thing we always do when we hit town is hit up The Brooklyn for that incredible steak. Don't believe me? Just look at the attached picture. That steak is served on this bed of carrots, and needs NO steak sauce. Please, please, please, get this thing cooked medium rare, they know how to do it here. It will be perfect on the outside, with a red inside that will be warm and not cold. You will not be sorry you did this. Then, do not put any steak sauce on this baby. It doesn't need it. The meat is perfectly seasoned to bring out flavors that you did not know beef could have. And, the Oysters! Oh, so fresh, so sweet, so briny...yeah, so expensive, too. At $3.00 a pop, they aren't cheap. But, for once in your life, don't you want to find out why you have never been impressed by those 49 cent oysters at your local joint? There is a reason. It's because all those cheap oysters suck. No, you aren't going to be able to hit up this place everyday...you'll go broke, if you do. But just try it once. Oh, and do it at Happy Hour, when the oysters are 1/2 off. Finish this fine meal off with dessert. And, make it the Key Lime Pie - done right in that creamy light yellow of mild tang that is authentic Key Lime, or the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, with that crispy crust that will deliver the satisfying crack of a sugar crust that is freshly made. We have had both and had not been disappointed yet. Actually, the best part about dining here with a spouse, is that we can trade and share if we get both. Yeah, the booze here is good. Decent bottles of wine and good cocktails. They also have a nice (but not extensive) selection of local beers. However, the food at The Brooklyn is what makes me go all orgasmic! It is the real star here. The service here has always been superb. Attentive, without being intrusive, so that you can hold a real conversation with your dining mate. Oh, and one last thing...one time we could not get a table here because the place was packed, so we sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. It was a good experience, we did not leave food smelly, or get too hot sitting there, so don't be afraid of the bar if you have to sit there.

    (5)

  • Christina P.

    Food was okay but service was terrible. From calling for reservations to getting the bill. I'll pass on this place and eat somewhere else. Got the oyster sampler and steak Oscar, nothing spectacular though.

    (1)

  • Neil W.

    The Brooklyn has so much potential. It has that cool old school oyster house feel, but its old school needs a makeover. I don't want them to change the decor, just fix it. Fix the cracks in the tile, the loose foot rests under the bar. Clean and polish the wood accents. Get rid of the fancy, odd shaped martini glasses and go back to the classics. The menu needs a good overhaul. The menu had potential, but there was a late 90s feel to it. I had the crab cake. It had good flavor, but was poorly constructed. First it was too big. It was very tall. It could have easily been split in half and two could have been served. The sides were quite pale and did not look done. It was served on a huge tear drop plate. They served three very different sauces under it on top of each other; a sweet Thai Chili, a Siracha sauce, a wasabi sauce (I think). On top of the cake was shaved green onion and lump Dungeness crab which were very nice. The addition of strawberry threw me and I was not a fan. I watched a lot of dishes come out on over sized plates. They are trying to impress more with presentation than actual food. Brooklyn is a classic grill and oyster restaurant. It should be a place based on clean, classic flavors and presentation. If it gets back to that, it will be a great restaurant.

    (3)

  • Drew P.

    We took a customer here for lunch. Close, convenient and good service. The food isn't anything to write home about, though.

    (4)

  • Jaime J.

    Let me start by saying overall over priced for quality. Service was average. Ordered Dozen oysters, bottle of wine and entrees. My friends sitting in the chair was coming apart. Biggest, most disappointing complaint was my entree. Had tuna. Good flavor, but it was cold....literally! As well as my friend who ordered the same. Let the waiter know and he continued to tell me how tuna is raw and just seared. I KNOW that! That's one of the reasons I order it so much! It's room temperature then seared not cold then seared!!!! Won't go back.

    (2)

  • Keith W.

    Always outstanding! I've eaten here multiple times on business trips to Seattle and it has never disappointed. A very cool elegant place with a nice bar that is good for business travelers or groups. The steak is good, but the oyster assortment is amazing! A word to the wise try to hit happy hour for oyster of the day and other specials if you're on a budget.

    (5)

  • Marcella W.

    Their wine and oyster sampler is on-spot. You'll definitely get boozy. The order of bread (yes, you have to pay for the bread), is delicious. It comes with oils mixed with herbs. Kind and knowledgeable staff. Lovely outdoor seating for in the Summer. Pricey, but worth a visit. Also the crab cakes were AMAZING! Any dinner item will be given to you in small portions. Ravioli.... 5 pieces.

    (4)

  • Heather W.

    review for happy hour! the brook (i assume the cool local kids would call it that) shall hold a special place in my heart. it is the first place i have dined out all my lonesome. thanks to my good friend david g, i got the heads up that dining out alone in a foreign town isnt so scary if you are strategic and pick a place you can eat at the bar and easily socialize with staff and fellow patrons. after getting a resounding heads up/recommendation from a friend chap at my hotel, and looking at yelp reviews, and seeing i have 15 minutes left to make happy hour... thats right, i ran through the pouring rain to make an appearance at the brook. twas a wednesday evening in terrible weather conditions, but that didnt stop this place from being packed. i managed a nice front and center spot in the oyster bar with lots of alert bartenders checking in with me to make sure i made HH pricing. Ordered: Steak bites with blue cheese: savory, flavorful, well-cooked. the perfect "bite." Albacore Tartar: equally delicious (actually probably my ranking #1 favorite). wonderful presentation & flavor combinations, refreshing...great quality fish bahn mi sliders: the last thing i settled on to complete my appetite. i failed to eat this while still hot (busy yapping), but it was still tasty. if i had to do it over, I might choose something else over it, though. 3 happy hour apps were satisfying and set me back $20. pretty good for a rather fancy steak & seafood place. when a place offers a good happy hour...it is not to be passed up! i get the impression the locals who work in the area take advantage of this. i dont enjoy oysters but this appears to be a great place to get quality oysters. the oysters was recommended to me as a favorite on the HH menu and another gentleman got a whole plate of "their choice" to enjoy.

    (4)

  • Paul P.

    I am in Seattle and need some oysters. We came in for Happy Hour, sat at the bar and were immediately impressed with the great service. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the oysters on the half shell (there were at least six different kinds). We ate, drank some local wine and had a super time. It should be noted that it does get crowded and it wouldn't hurt to show up before happy hour starts, grab a seat at the bar and a drink and slowly move into the happy hour experience. Fresh Oysters. Yum! Thank you!

    (5)

  • Jason P.

    Came here for Happy Hour on 4th of July weekend, was not disappointed! Service was very fast, the waitress took our order and within 5-10min the oysters were out. Definitely some of the best oysters I've had. Girlfriend and I split something like 30 oysters here. Very upscale feel to the inside, as the waiters/waitresses were in black and white w/ vests, but it didn't have that snotty feel to it. Awesome experience in Seattle, will be back. Just one thing- online prices for happy hour oysters didn't seem updated, they are $1.65 a piece.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    The Brooklyn ... if you're ever in Seattle, super yummy and very friendly. We started with a vodka and oyster with cavier sampler and a beer and oyster sampler...awesome! Then the small plates... it you love seafood, you're in the right place! Recommended by our bartender, Hector, try the crab cake and the mussles. In all fairness, we didn't eat in the restaurant, but when you walk through, the atmosphere is very fun and the steaks smelled wonderful... next trip we will try the steaks!

    (4)

  • Michelle L.

    Service is spot-on. In fact, when I couldn't decide on two different beers, the server brought a sample of both, complete with a story about each of them! Dress in layers - it's very warm and toasty inside! (This review was written in early September 2013 but it's actually from a visit from late September 2011) The booths were super private and cozy. I sat on the inside of the booth and couldn't see anyone unless they were directly in front of our booth. The bar is similarly cozy (although I didn't sit up there) - it has huge-backed seats so if you're standing behind someone at the bar you can't see them at all unless they swivel around. All this makes the atmosphere very rich and ... leathery. The food! "Local" was emphasized greatly! The server knew her stuff, for sure, I was greatly impressed. Salads are diverse, and there is plenty of food on the entrees, no small portions here. Lots of thought and creativity goes into each plate, that is evident. I cannot comment on anything except the seafood as we didn't try the steak or oysters, just fish. We weren't rushed and had a lovely meal. I can't wait for a special occasion to get to go again!

    (5)

  • Roger A.

    Nice restaurant in downtown and good oysters. We went for happy hour but actually I would recommend the oyster and Washington wine tasting pairing on their menu which is very reasonable and available at any time of day.

    (4)

  • Sam A.

    Fantastic restaurant. Our first night we stumbled in here for a drink, and were convinced it was the spot for Christmas Eve Dinner - and boy was it! My steak was amazing, as well as the mashed potatoes and jumbo onion ring on the side. Heck, even the clam chowder was delicious. I would definitely recommend/go back!

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    Food and service was exceptional though the price was high for three adults and four kids. Everyone was delighted including the kids and that's tough to do. Good job Brooklyn!

    (5)

  • Janet O.

    Dined with a group of 9 awesome people here. This place reeks of old world charm. Dark wood panels everywhere. Cozy dining area. Very personable waitress and super decadent food. I had the Pan Seared Halibut and was very happy with it. One of their specialty is Filet Mignon stuffed with oysters and wrapped in bacon.Rich! Now that's what I'm talking about. For drinks we found a great bottle of Washington Riesling and was very pleased with it. We also had the Port sampler that came in four shot glasses. Loved them all but had a couple of favorites. The #3 Grahams and #4Taylor respectively. I love the high back leather chairs at the bar reminiscent of the new show the voice. It just looks rich and powerful! Our waitress was awesome and very skillful at dealing with a huge drunk and rowdy group:) Would definitely recommend this awesome place.

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    Great oyster selection and excellent bar - have been here several times when in town only for oysters and a couple of drinks and it's always great.

    (4)

  • Katie C.

    This place was great! We tried a few appetizers and they were all delicious. I had an oyster and wine pairing dish that was great. I did notice that they served the incorrect wine flight when they brought everything out, and our server was super fast to correct it! She told me to just keep the flight they had delivered and promptly brought out the correct flight.. so I ended up looking like a crazy person with 8 glasses of wine for myself, but I got to try a bunch of new wines with my delicious oysters. Service was friendly and the food was yummy. No complaints here!

    (4)

  • Valarie S.

    Try the bakers dozen of oysters!... Mix it up with different choices and sauces. The scallops were meaty and tender. The bar chairs were cozy and embracing. This is a high class restaurant with a welcoming cozy environment. Will surely return!

    (5)

  • Leslie S.

    The clam chowder is what this place is known for and shouldn't be missed. Extremely rich, thick, and nummy.There was 9 different varieties of oysters. The muscles I ordered came in a garlic sauce with bacon. The negative would be rhe service while seated at the bar.

    (5)

  • Sarah M.

    We enjoyed the beer and oyster sample as well as the Northwest Bouillebaise. Our server was pleasant and the atmosphere was good.

    (4)

  • Katie O.

    Clam chowder was excellent. French onion soup was only ok. Way too much bread and not enough broth. Oysters were very good. Crab cake was very good. Not too heavy on fillers (although there were def fillers). Wagyu tartare was good - a bit too many onions and capers for our liking. Bread with herbed oil was delicious, but should be standard.... I enjoyed my cocktails, especially the one with St. Germain. Wine flight (I tried the white one) was also really nice. Evan really enjoyed the beer flight, although it was very filling (no surprise). Service was consistent and very good.

    (4)

  • Ruby S.

    I expected more from this place based on what I have heard, what I have read, the prices and the reputation the brooklyn seems to try to carry. It was DISAPPOINTING. Our meal was almost brought to the table but when the server saw we were still eating our appetizers they kept walking! So by the time we finished the smallest most flavorless and most expensive oysters Ive ever had, they brought our dinner, our meats were overcooked and cool it was such a waste of time and money and even worse we brought a friend from out of town here to show him what Seattle has to offer in the way of seafood! Very unimpressed with the overall meal and service .. GO TO THE METROPOLITAN GRILL. It is just as costly, but it will be more than worth it!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Elise G.

    The food was ok. It seemed like a pretty popular happy hour spot. Blue Cheese Steak Bites: Very good. Calamari: Ok. Dungeness Crab Tots: Ok. I liked the sauces it came with. $1.50 Oysters: They were not as good as the ones at Seatown, but hey they were only $1.50. Holier Than Thou Cocktail: Chandon champagne, st. germain elderflower liquer, and grapefruit. Super sweet. The ambiance was loud and busy, the decor like a parlor. The food on the happy hour menu just wasn't something that would make me return.

    (2)

  • Kevin O.

    I was expecting a lot more out of Brooklyn. The food was a lot more fancier then I was expecting. I was expecting something more like Peter Luger's but that was probably just my own predisposition since the name has Brooklyn and steak house in the name. Either way, I wasn't that impressed with the food. The selection of entrees was not very good. It took me a while to really decide on what I wanted. Ended up with the halibut which was good just not great. For the price, I would have expected better.

    (3)

  • Alex C.

    A very nice restaurant in the heart of downtown, also very pricey. Everything we had was good, but that's the minimum expectation for $40 entrees. I found the bar to be the real find here. They have a nice selection of local beers and spirits available there, including tasting flights of gin, vodka, whiskey, etc.. Great happy hour specials on food and drink led me back the next day.

    (4)

  • Paul P.

    We really enjoyed this place. The food was very fresh and portions were large. The service was excellent. Our waiter helped us pick a dozen ousters to start with and explained the different tastes for each. The King Salmon was a huge piece of fish and was excellent. The Halibut was also very good. The wine list was reasonably priced and there were selections at all price ranges. Overall this was a great dinner and we would return next time we visit Seattle.

    (5)

  • Craig S.

    I had a poor experience all around here, unfortunately... Firstly, I was seated in a dark corner. It might have been delightful during the day but it was about nine at night. My waitress greeted me and then put her hands all over the table cloth, leaning while balancing on one leg. I ordered the much-hyped clam chowder, which was good, but nothing special. I asked for a recommendation and followed it, selecting the halibut from the menu. There were at least four fried items on the plate which seemed to clash with each other. The halibut was not the star at all, being relegated to just another fried item on the plate, and a rather bland offering at that. The polenta was rich and delicious and, in my opinion, was the best item on the plate. Just a few minutes after I received the my dinner, I noticed it was just lukewarm, then it was room temperature and I started to feel chilly. A vent above me had started blowing cool air and now the food was too cold to enjoy. The waitress was apologetic, though it wasn't her fault, but I refused anything else, paid, and left 20%. The halibut went into my hotel refrigerator, but I never did see it again. Overall, I think I just had some bad luck. I would try The Brooklyn again if I am in town. A number of other items on the menu looked tempting.

    (2)

  • Steven F.

    Happy Hour Review: Get some: Oysters. These were awesome. The only thing that would get me back here. Good selection of the Seattle Microbrews. Okay: Calamari - Just okay calamari. Banh Mi Sliders - 2 pulled pork sliders with some vinaigrette coleslaw. Blue Cheese Steak Bites - 4-5 little pieces of well-done skirt steak with a side of blue cheese Avoid: Margarita Flatbread Pizza - Unsubstantial. Just bread with a little bit of toppings. Shrimp Cocktail - They use those micro shrimp, awful. Avoid this.

    (3)

  • Jeff F.

    Wow... not expecting this to be as good as I found it. Service... GREAT... food pretty darn good (mine was better than the wife's). We started off ordering a sampler of wines... wife got the white wine w/ oyster sampler, and I got the red wine sampler. 4 wines of about 2.5 oz each, and 4 oysters from different waters for her. Both were a GREAT value for what you got... appetizer, wise, I got a caprese salad, and the wife got a cup of clam chowder (it was literally a cup... as in a coffee mug of it). She liked the clam chowder (not the best she'd ever had... but still pretty good), and my salad was nice... good mozzerella, nicely ripened tomatoes, and a nice balsamic (good basil too). On to mains... she had scallops, and I had a NY strip (med rare). She thought her scallops were a little touch over cooked from her idea of perfection (they looked good to me), and my steak was done BEAUTIFULLY.... taste wise hers was good, but had a lot of distracting tastes worked around (the scallops were served on some sort of meat that she didn't care for), and had a side of scalloped potatoes which she really liked. My steak was so tasty... it had ricotta mashed potatoes on the side, and creamed spinach (not a creamed spinach fan... so not much was gonna make that work for me). The potatoes were great... the steak suberb... When the offer for dessert came by... that didn't fly... we were WAY too stuffed! In the end the bill came and it was a little more than the fairly crappy dinner we had the night before.... so with the quality of the service, the food... the wines... this was a BARGAIN! Will definitely come back again next time I'm in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Jim H.

    Quite possibly the best seafood I've ever had. 1-star givers are silly haters. We went on a Friday night an probably should've made reservations earlier than 6pm. Got a seat at 8:15 at the chef's counter, which was not bad at all (fun to watch skilled chefs at work). Sitting by the cooking area was warm, but not uncomfortable at all. As is my wont as a cheapass, I will detail what we got and how much it cost: halibut dish, small crabcake dish, 6 oysters, 2 pints = $98. As is also my wont as a cheapass (and perhaps to my detriment as a restaurant reviewer) I do not have a great deal of details to provide on our dishes, other than to say they were delicious. Go try it! Get reservations early. Side notes: Maybe I'll try the happy hour next time; most of the Yelp controversy seems to center there. Also, these oyster were amazing--minimal grit, perfect flavor.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    I don't even know where to begin. I can't stop raving about the Brooklyn ! Every time I come here, I'm consistently wowed by their service, the cuisine, atmosphere and prices. There isn't any restaurant in Seattle that has impressed me as much as they have. I have ordered everything from the steaks to chicken to salmon, and it's all outstanding ! My favorite cocktail is the French Rose. I don't think I've found it anywhere else in Seattle. I send people here all the time, and every one of them has come back raving about their experience.

    (5)

  • Julia W.

    This was my first time to the Brooklyn and I met up with my sister during Happy Hour. I walked in around 5pm on a sunny Friday afternoon and the place was absolutely packed. I was able to grab 2 seats at the bar inside and Matt was our bartender. The service was reasonably quick and the food was delicious. My sister had the oysters on happy hour ($1.25/ea) and I had calamari, cheeseburger & fries. There were many choices and options on the apps/food/drink menu. Matt was a great bartender and came around before Happy Hour ended to give us one last call. I hate when servers or bartenders don't tell you happy hour ended and you have to then pay full price for drinks/food. I'd come again. Good times!

    (4)

  • Steve H.

    Ordered the Kumamoto, Ribeye, and Filet. Terrible on all counts. Oysters were not as sweet as they are in SF. Filet and Ribeye were not cooked to the right temperatures. Both were raw. After asking them to recook it, one side of each steak was burnt. Terrible food poisoning to follow the next 12 hours. I had a bad feeling going into a place called Brooklyn in Seattle. I should've gone with my gut feeling. Then my guts would've been spared.

    (1)

  • Jeannette C.

    Ate there there night before last. In fact I go there every time I'm in Seattle. The clam chowder is creamy and bacony - pork day rules! Had the Kobe sirloin Oscar, steak was cooked perfectly and crab was scrumptious. Our waiter set us up with a nice flight of oysters. My only hmmm was the crab cake. Can't say I loved it. The consistency on the outside was mushy. Overall always a solid predictably good meal.

    (4)

  • Susan H.

    I only wish Austin had one of these... If I ever see another person ask for ketchup to put on a prime cut of meat again I will probably walk over to their table, take their plate away, and point them to a McDonald's. On a recent business trip I ventured out of the hotel and came across Brooklyn's. From the time I walked in the door I felt welcomed. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. It didn't require any foreign substances or liquids (aka A-1, 57, etc.). But what I remember most and whimper about when expectations aren't matched in my home city is the Crème brûlée. All I can say is... I keep trying to find that Crème brûlée in Austin and NOTHING even comes close. Now back to the ketchup thing... I was sitting next to a younger couple during my last dining experience at Brooklyn's I couldn't help but chuckle and cringe quietly under my breath. The guy ordered the Filet Mingon well done. The waiter was very professional, pleasant, non-argumentative and tried to convince him not to go well done. The guy refused. When it arrived he loudly complained to his date about how small the steak was and flagged down the waiter for ketchup. Two serious steak faux pas in my opinion... Well done and Ketchup! What a crime! But the waiter did as asked (poor guy) I don't think I could have held back if I were in his shoes. This is a great place and I am looking for any excuse to get back to Seattle so I can satisfy my cravings again. Thank you Brooklyn for the wonderful food and overall dining experience!

    (5)

  • Suzy C.

    Ravioli appetizer was fabulous My $37.00 Double R steak was cook medium rare (perfectly- I like it closer to rare and that is the way they cooked it) but the steak was chewy and flavorless. The potato mash that came with it was dry and cold. so essentially I had an $80.00 appetizer and two glasses of wine. not worth it. I will probaly go again as it close to the condo but just for drinks and maybe happy hour. The bartenders were funny.

    (2)

  • Joey C.

    Bartender here is a real j-hole. Little man, big attitude, yeah, thats right just like a modern day flunky Napoleon. The food is pretty good though and the oysters are fresh.

    (1)

  • Cossette P.

    4 stars for the happy hour. 4 stars for the french onion soup. 1 star for their $9 "small" salad that didn't even fill half of my small plate. I've visited this place twice. I was completely pleased with the happy hour but was really disappointed with the dinner menu.

    (3)

  • Linda C.

    I owe this restaurant a long due review since I have been one of the frequent HH goers ;) This review is based off the happy hour context with that being said. Man, this restaurant has solid food/drink consistency as well as top-notch service! I love their HH menu; even tho it hasn't been changed for awhile lol. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely a good varieties/mix of mac n cheese, burgers & seafood selections.But I could be bias as I heart oysters & calamari lol (: As a patron, I honestly think and hope that they should/will be considering to renovate this restaurant (at some point)? Then they will be edgy enough to compete with those new/contemporary & chef-focused restaurants in DT area; yet still retain the traditional steakhouse theme. All in all, I will remain a fan Brooklyn (-:

    (4)

  • Gary E.

    Excellent cocktail preparation by the bar and a very nice meal was enjoyed by all in our party of 5.

    (5)

  • Monkey T.

    Losing a bet, Monkey treated to one of best meals we've ever had... Easy money, since the bowling ball is taller than Monkey, yet you've got to admire his enthusiasm. Must've been the Ketel One talking... KUMMAMOTO OYSTERS - just couldn't get enough FILET MIGNON with sour cream potatoes, spring carrots, truffled onion rings and huckleberry demi-glace... This plate disappeared before our eyes as my beautiful wife and the little KMonkey killed it. At one point, I thought I saw someone licking the plate. PORK RIBEYE with an asiago cauliflower potato and braised greens and ham hock. If people at our table were talking, I don't think I was listening. Pan-seared with a porcini mushroom crust, my taste buds were in overdrive. The only thing left on that plate was a bare bone. Atmosphere is dark, polished wood with brass rails and sharp-dressed staff. Service is superb. I would love to return for happy hour and enjoy a flight of small batch bourbon over a few laughs at Monkey's bowling experience.

    (5)

  • K L.

    I went to The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House on my Halloween birthday. I wanted to treat myself to a nice steak and a glass of wine. The Brooklyn was exactly what I was looking for. My server was friendly, attentive and helped with the selection of my steak and wine choices. The atmosphere was causal and relaxing. I would definitely recommend The Brooklyn.

    (5)

  • Sara D.

    This restaurant is by far, a favorite for both my boyfriend and I to eat dinner. Both times I've been here, the experience has been more than I expected. The waiters definitely know their stuff, from the house specials to which wine would complement your meal the best. And let me tell you, the selection of wine is amazing! I've had a merlot, a shirah, and even one of the champagnes. My favorite dishes had to have been the steak tar-tar and a bleu cheese filet mignon. It's a little pricey when you come here, but I have never been disappointed. This restaurant is absolutely amazing and when you come for a dinner, you leave with a great experience. Hands down, best steakhouse in Seattle. Definitely still need to try the oysters! =) Food = 5 stars Experience = 5 stars Service = 5 stars

    (5)

  • Jesse S.

    Hit the happy hour, 4 dollar micro brews and fresh tasty oysters and seared tuna. A great deal. Had the ribeye and salmon for dinner. Great service, great food.

    (5)

  • Kara S.

    In the review highlights, I saw someone say "You cannot go wrong for happy hour". Ohhh yes you can! I did, and you can too! Just follow these easy instructions: First, you can order the calamari from the happy hour menu, and you can expect normal calamari rings and tentacles, because it just says "calamari". But then you will be so startled by what comes to your plate, you'll have to stifle a scream! Because they will bread and par-fry (it was soggy and gross) a SLICED UP CALAMARI STEAK. That is NOT what you expect when a place says fried calamari, and it's terrible that they don't make it clear that that is what it is, before you order it. It was a large, soggy, chewy mess. So bad we had him take it away and had it removed from our bill. Second, you can order oysters and (if you're lucky, like me!) get ones that were poorly shucked and FULL of shell! Do you know how unpleasant an experience it is to have to pick shell out of your mouth, as you're trying to eat a raw oyster? Here's a hint: It's not fun. I also got one oyster that was chewy and stale tasting, nothing like the silky tender oysters I'm used to getting elsewhere. And third, order the blue cheese steak bites, which sound like some sort of canape, no? Because they aren't. They are weird little pieces of steak that look like they've already been chewed up, with the most miniscule sprinkling of blue cheese. Really, if you are going to give that little blue cheese on a dish, you really shouldn't have blue cheese be part of the title. And finally, we ordered a charcuterie pizza, which was ok, nothing special. It had what appeared to be two kinds of meat on them, one of which was kielbasa which I'm not a fan of. I wouldn't have complained about this, EXCEPT I heard the waiter tell the table behind us who tried to order it, that they couldn't make it, because they ran out of prosciutto for it. UHHHHHHH...where was our prosciutto?! Uneven service from table to table just irritates me beyond belief. The only good thing we had at the Brooklyn were the crab stuffed mushrooms, but while they were good, they weren't good enough for me to EVER come back to the Brooklyn. Yuck.

    (1)

  • John F.

    Great place! Had a group of for and everyone's meal was perfect the appetizers were great. Fresh seafood and perfect steaks. Staff was excellent. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to.

    (5)

  • Kyle M.

    Went to The Brooklyn on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. Confirmed good recommendations on Yelp (thanks Yelp) and made the short walk down to The Brooklyn. Food: Very good. I had cup of clam chowder, tried an oyster (I would recommend having more, but I have had personal issues with them in the past... good thing the Brooklyn will let you buy one at a time. Both were very good. Ordered Strip Steak for my meal. I ordered medium. It came out at least medium well (maybe more?). The server came over and inspected after I had cut into it. He said, "That's overdone, we will buy it for you." I didn't have to say a word, it was all done on his inspection and opinion. So yeah the Service is A+. They really took care of me, so in spite of my steak not being exactly as I wanted (and they would have cooked another one if I had asked) on service and quality of the other items I ordered, The Brooklyn gets 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Trish T.

    We were in Seattle recently, and as usual, we stopped at the Brooklyn for happy hour. Because I gave this establishment such a high rating in the past, I feel that I should provide an update because my rating has changed. The food is still really very good and happy hour still provides such good value, but alas, I think the quality of service has suffered. This time around, we sat in an area assigned to the bartender with the weird beard and stinky attitude, who was more interested in yapping to one particular customer that he neglected everyone else. He screwed up our order not one, not two, but THREE times! And worse, our glasses - water AND wine - were left empty quite a few times. For this I'd have to knock down my rating to 3.5 stars, but since Rob (yes, Rob from my previous review) was there to correct some of this guy's mistakes, I'm rounding up my updated rating to 4.

    (4)

  • Scott A.

    2nd night dinner while in Seattle with an old Navy buddy and my beautiful wife. The restaurant is very nice and presentable. We had some really really good appetizers, The Venison wrapped in bacon and the Scallops on a small bed of short rib meat dusted with shitake mushrooms (totally bad ass) Also the "Bakers Dozen" oysters from 13 different locations is a must. The wine list was good as well. The 3 stars is because the steaks were far from USDA Prime quality, they were more like a cut rate food market. Tough, very tough. The desert was great and the staff was totally attentive. If the beef was a better grade I would return, but I kind of wish we chose the Metropolitan Steakhouse for this dinner.

    (3)

  • Stephanie F.

    Great service and great food everytime! I have visited Brooklyn on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. I usually sit at the bar but I have sat in the dining room at the bar area that looks into the kitchen so you feel like you're watching an episode of the Food Network. I highly recommend doing this at least once. I love watching the chefs work and the executive chef, Blair, always happily answers any questions I have about the food or its preparation. I have had excellent service every time I have visited, whether in the bar or the dining room. Always attentive, quick, friendly and helpful. I have tried several things on the menu: the salmon, clam chowder, the filet, the blue cheese steak bites, the cheeseburger, the peppered steak medallions, the scallops, and OF COURSE, the oysters! I have not yet ordered something I was not very impressed with. Anytime myself or a friend has ordered a steak it has been cooked perfectly. The burger is delicious and the scallops are AMAZING - they practically melt in your mouth. It is rare that I will visit Brooklyn and not order oysters. They have an AMAZING happy hour (4 - 6 in the bar) and the oysters de jour is half price. They have the freshest, most amazing oysters and so many choices! I believe last time I visited their were 14 different choices. It is a little pricy if you are ordering off the dinner menu but they have such a great happy hour (food wise and price wise) that I rarely come at another time. Though I will say that the price of the food seems appropriate for what you're getting and the level of service.

    (5)

  • Angela N.

    One of my favorite places ever! Love their regular menu and LOVE their happy hour menu. Warning that their happy hour does get packed! So come early, but i have always had excellent service and food. Bonus is that their creme brulee is one of the best I've ever tasted, it's a must!

    (5)

  • Marvin M.

    Oh.well! I'm getting too old to be kind when it's not up to expectations. The signature dish of salmon was just a miss. Served only slightly warm and with not much flavor ....my expectation did not meet up with an "oh wow" experience. The oysters appetizer and the key lime pie dessert were a different story... Out of the park...savory! Our waiter was very good and my wife loved the clam chowder. The staff was very attentive and went out of their way in taking pictures of our group and hailing our cab. Would still recommend but just would order a different entree.

    (4)

  • David S.

    Stopped in for dinner at the bar after a long day traveling. Food was good. Had the chowder and the seafood volcano. Service was fine. Got the bill and noticed a charge of $3 for bread. Really? After dropping $50 for dinner for one person I asked the bartender about the $3 charge. He said that's how they do it. I say, after a $3 charge for bread I won't be back. That's how I do it!

    (2)

  • Brett B.

    First, I'd like to bring up the point that I think it would be interesting to sort the happy hour reviews of this place from the actual diners. We were here the other night, starting with happy hour and continuing through to dinner. The happy hour food was certainly cheap but the crab tots were an absurdly small portion and the calamari was simply a weird thing to call fried calamari. Drinks were good. Service was fine. They'd probably get 3-stars for happy hour alone, but we stayed for dinner... The biggest problem with dinner here is that you pay a premium price and get a very mediocre product. The grilled Coho Salmon is what I had. It was $30. When told that it comes cooked medium, I requested it medium-rare. At this point, I was given an incredulous look and assured that medium would remain translucent in the middle. Needless to say, the fish came out well done and bone-dry. Additionally, there were some faint grill marks, but it appeared to have been steamed primarily. I would probably have said something to the server but I had finished slowly picking at it by the time he showed up again. The dishes eaten by others in my party were similarly poorly prepared. I was very disappointed by this place. I have heard about it for years and perhaps it was good at one point but it is definitely passed its prime. A prideful staff would be a good starting point. The atmosphere is kind of retro and cool but whoever made that food simply didn't care.

    (1)

  • Kelly R.

    Five of us decided to take in the Brooklyn for some steak, fish and wine. Unfortunately the high price paid didn't at all reflect the quality we expected. We had 4 steaks and the halibut. We had one re-fire since the steak was cooked well past medium rare. It didn't return to our table until the remainder of us were finished eating. Two of the remaining steaks were very tough cuts and the halibut was overcooked. Our server did his best to please but unfortunately the kitchen fell far short of our expectations.

    (2)

  • William G.

    I am from out of town but I always try to drop by the Brooklyn when I am in Seattle. I have never had a bad dish there. I always splurge on the oyster sampler and their clam chowder is great. I always have seafood and it is always good. Service has been excellent when I have been there.

    (4)

  • Cemarie D.

    There are FAR better places to get a great steak or seafood dinner in SEATTLE. Take my advice and go up the street to RN74, same prices, great wine selections and extremely fantastic tasting dinners. The Brooklyn had some pros but the cons out weigh anything we enjoyed there. YUM: -Great wine selection: Silver Oak Cabernet $100 dollars- only $30 over winery price-that's a steal! -(Wine list overall was fantastic, the sommelier better be the highest paid guy in there because HE/SHE are the only ones who are getting it in that restaurant!) -Clean presentation -Knowledgable wait staff, warm greeting from front of house as well YUCK: -Country Salad-wilted lettuce, good flavor bad lettuce -Goat cheese agnolotti- undercooked pasta-chewy, rubbery, and hard. -Coho Salmon with Polenta- polenta tastes like it had been made 3 days ago, frozen then flash fried, not enough veggies it said it came with. -NY Strip Steak- steak was very juicy and cooked well. However it was OVERWHELMINGLY doused with pepper and huge peppercorns hiding the steak! It came with onion rings that had too much breading, tasted like bar food. Mash potatoes nothing special...For the $40 price tag I'm surprised about the badness of sides on this dish At this point we didn't even want to venture to try dessert... No more throwing cash to Brooklyn's... We opted for the dessert wine flight- which again was GREAT! All in all go there to drink- whatever you do don't eat there!!! ***I would give 2 stars based on the wine... but they did nothing to make it so therefore I'm sticking to 1****

    (1)

  • Eric P.

    The Shigoku Oysters were amazing! Never had a fresher, cleaner oyster. I definitely recommend stopping by Brooklyn's if you're visiting Seattle. It is a great place for a dinner date, especially after strolling through downtown/Pike Place market beforehand. Sort of expensive but still felt the experience was worth it.

    (5)

  • Crystal G.

    Not my first time here, and most likely not my last as the hubby likes it. Today I got the Mediterranean Steak Salad. DE-LISH. I could have done without the soggy pieces of eggplant, but I picked around them easy enough. The greens and (extremely flavorful) steak mixed with blanched almonds and feta tossed in a vinaigrette were just scrumptious. The service was exceptional - just what you'd expect at The Brooklyn. I give them 4 stars BUT have to take one away due to the cleanliness on this visit. The area surrounding our table was extremely dusty and they appeared to have a bit of a fruit fly problem going today, as I was constantly shooing flies away from our table. Hope they get that cleared up and this place doesn't turn into a dump.

    (3)

  • Jenn O.

    I like that it's right next to the University Street Link station. We had parked in Tukwila and took the train in for the Sounders game and afterwards went wandering aimlessly around the city. We ducked in for a quick Happy Hour to cap off our afternoon in Seattle. The oysters were a little small but for the price they were nice. I preferred the red wine vinegar mignonette over the cocktail sauce or champagne mignonette with pickle relish. The banh mi sliders were basically pulled BBQ pork with shredded carrot, cabbage and cilantro. They really needed some fresh slices of jalapeno on them. The rolls were soft and tasted freshly made. My Manhattan was made perfectly and I loved the little mini shakers. I'd like to come back and try the bourbon sampler. We sat up at the bar which is made entirely of copper. Really beautiful. We're in our early 30's and definitely the youngest people in there by far. Our bartender was very nice and didn't make us feel rushed. I'd probably come back again for Happy Hour. It was a little spendy for me to make a usual thing.

    (3)

  • Phil L.

    Another great suggestion from Yelp! I was in downtown Seattle and had a chance to stop into the Brooklyn. If you are a seafood nut there is nothing fresher. For an appetizer get the 4 cheese ravioli, the seafood volcano and this is off menu but request the onion rings. They are a sweet onion dipped in batter and fried with truffle oil! The chef may not make these for you but if you play out the Tommy Boy scene when he is asking for the fryer to be turned back on to get him some wings you may be in luck here.... it worked for us! For a main course I went with the waiters suggestion and had the scallops... simply put the flavors, textures and melt in your mouth bite after bite was AMAZING! Try it out, have some fun with it and enjoy!

    (4)

  • Samantha E.

    This review is for the Happy Hour only. A group of friends and I went here on a Sunday afternoon to get some food and drinks before heading to the (abysmal) Sex and the City 2 movie. It was pretty empty when we got there around 4, but was packed by the time we left at 6. Service was friendly (and not overwhelmed by our expanding group and separate checks). The HH prices are awesome! Everyone seemed to like the food-- I would recommend both the shrimp and crab nachos and the calamari, and I also heard good things about the quesadilla, oysters, and the sliders. Nobody seemed to be a fan of the salmon croquettes, though. Draft beer options were good. I can't say anything about their regular menu other than it's out of my price range, but I'm guessing it's delicious. I'd definitely come here again for a drink and to make a meal out of appetizers if I'm downtown.

    (4)

  • Faith Y.

    The Brooklyn taught me a lesson in martinis: I'm not James Bond. Blushing with embarrassment, I had to ask the bartender to mix a little juice in with the straight up vodka, oof. Happy Hour was quite satisfying and cheap compared to the sky-high prices I see for their other meals. The Cajun fried oysters really stood out - tangy sauce and as big as chicken wings, yes please! The $1 oysters were fine but unimpressive, sliders were A-OK (hard to mess up) but the shrimp/crab nachos became a cold congealed mess real fast. Blegh. Fab attentive service even during Happy Hour, you feel like you're in a pretty classy joint. They also have daily cocktails at about $6-7 which ain't half bad. Just don't go the martini route!

    (4)

  • Nikol Z.

    We had just missed happy hour but everything we ate was worth the price we paid. The wine/beer pairing with the oysters was amazing. Probably my favorite thing of our entire trip to Seattle. All of the wines were amazing and I only didnt like 1 of the oysters because it wasnt very meaty and tasted like copper. My husband loved all of the beers. We also had the calamari, due to my garlic allergy they just grilled it for us and left off all of the breading, it was delicious and fresh. We then had the raw bar that was shrimp, more oysters, and a crab mixture kind of salad thing [not sure what it was but it was amazing]. We also had the foie gras that came with a scallop. I could not believe how delicious it was. The service also gets 5 stars, everyone was wonderful.

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    This place can be hit or miss. I typically go in for happy hour. But the beer tends to be warm and the food not so fresh. I will usually inform the server and they will do their best to accommodate my complaints. The customer is what keeps me coming back.

    (3)

  • James P.

    The concierge at our hotel recommended Brooklyn for its seafood and wine list. She was right on! Best of 3 restaurants we visited in Seattle. Food was fresh, creative, and beautifully presented. Wine list was appropriately heavy on Washington state wines. Waiter was prompt, courteous, funny, and helped guide us toward a memorable meal. Started with artisanal bread. I tried a yummy oyster. Next came clam chowder--best I've eaten ANYWHERE. Entrees: Day Boat Scallops for wife and Columbia River Sturgeon for me--both were STELLAR! Dessert was Key lime pie--best ever. Overall, a memorable meal topped with superb service.

    (5)

  • Allison T.

    This whole place needs an attitude adjustment. After waiting a long time for the third item from our happy hour order, and witnessing the couple sitting next to us receive the wrong plate, I thought, "Uh oh, maybe they got our third dish and the bartender didn't realize it.", I flagged down the bartender with an "Excuse me, we're waiting on one more dish." I did not say this in an accusing tone, or even an impatient tone...I actually used my "Service Industry Politeness Voice" because I did not want her to think that I was upset. I assumed the response would be something like, 'Yes, sorry, there was a mix up and it will be out shortly" delievered with a smile. With that I would have happily enjoyed another beer and maybe a few more oysters. Her response... [please imagine this coming out of the rudest expression you can envision, like she just shotgunned a can of lemon juice, and in the tone of voice one usually only hears on Bravo episodes of Real Housewives of Wherever] "Yes, you sure are." and walked away. Who the hell gets of speaking to customers like this????

    (2)

  • Nick O.

    Went to The Brooklyn for mine and my wife's Anniversary. We had a great evening. Service was topnotch... wish I could remember our servers name, but she was fantastic! The food was only so-so, a bit over salted and the meet was somewhat tough. The oysters however were delicious! We did the sample with the wine pairing and it was a great way to start the evening off. My only real complaint was that there was no complimentary glass of wine/champagne or a dessert for our Anniversary. It would have been a nice gesture for the restaurant to acknowledge our special occasion.

    (4)

  • Wing L.

    It was our first time here and WOW! The seafood was sooo fresh and delicious! We wanted to try out the oysters but we weren't sure which ones we should order. So we ordered some small plates to start with. We tried the oyster & wine sampler, seafood volcano, lobster ravioli, artisanal bread, and clam chowder. The oysters were all very fresh and paired well with the wines. The small glasses of wine were perfect portions to me. The seafood volcano had crab meat, prawns, oysters, smoked salmon and some veggies with some tasty sauce. The sauce was so good as I like light sauces. It was a bit sweet and sour and not heavy at all. I love it! Clam chowder was very thick and creamy. It was very tasty but too thick for us to finish the whole thing. I liked dipping the bread into the chowder thou... The only thing I don't really like was the ravioli. I didn't taste the lobster in it and the sauce was just way too thick and heavy... Except that, all the seafood was super fresh and made the beginning delightful for us. We were almost halfway full after all the small plates (small stomach we have!) So we only ordered one entree - the Bouillabaisse. IT WAS AMAZING! No doubt my favorite dish for the night! We'd definitely come again and try out other dishes on the menu!

    (5)

  • Dorcas B.

    i will return here many times for Happy Hour! $3 wines, generous pour. Excellent selection of HH Food- including great Steak Bites! Plus, you feel kind of fancy when you eat there. Don't miss the rad captains chairs at the bar in the back! Next time I feel like eating meat incognito, this is where I'll be hiding!

    (4)

  • Arry Y.

    Happy hour here is so fun. $1 oysters during happy hour (until 630pm). I didn't stick to the HH oysters today, I did the Kumamotos instead. YUMMY! We ate a dozen today, it was awesome. Too bad Maria wasn't into them, oh well, more for me! Shared the beef carpaccio, clams and fish tacos (fish tacos are "meh") - everything else was yum. One of our friends had a friend that worked there, so it was even more reason to go. Oh, and chivalry is not dead! The girls got there early, and there was only one chair. A group of nice gentlemen gave their seats to us. The Wednesday HH cocktail, the basil gimlet, is spicy and quite delicious. It went well with everything we ate today.

    (4)

  • Ebonie J.

    100% Class! If you are in Seattle, this is a must stop in your trip planner!

    (5)

  • Rosie R.

    Everything about this place was excellent! The service was prompt. We were seated in a big booth which gave us a nice sense of privacy. Our waiter's recommendations were delicious and my Ribeye was the BOMB! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The next time we are in Seattle, I will not hesitate to go back!

    (5)

  • Jack L.

    Meh. Nothing memorable, especially considering the prices. The chicken dish was good, but the waitress acted like it was an imposition to substitute vegetables on the side for just one of the all starch sides. Overall, the food is heavy and is covered butter and oil. The desserts were great though, especially the chocolate cake.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth J.

    This place was great! To start each person at our table got the beer/oyster pairing sampler. It included 4 mini beers, all craft brews from the Pacific Northwest, and 4 oysters on the half shell (also produced in the region), thoughtfully paired with the beers. The waiter brought a guide so we could see all the information about what we were eating and drinking, including species names of the oysters and the method used to grow each of them. This was an *excellent* way to start the meal. Very fun. I never knew 4 oysters could taste so different. They were all delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. The beer and oyster flavors complimented each other perfectly. Whoever had done the pairings definitely knew what they were doing. For the main course I had the bouillabaisse and it was heavenly. The waiter was very attentive and unobtrusive. I would suddenly notice that my water glass had been refilled or that I had a new piece of silverware for whatever was about to be served, but I almost never actually noticed him approach the table to perform these tasks. It was like magic! We had an excellent experience all around and I would highly recommend this place. It is a bit more expensive than I usually go for; it ended up at $55-60 per person (including tip). It's definitely worth it for a nice date or special occasion.

    (4)

  • Jessica A.

    We gave 5 stars our prior visit to this because the food was AMAZING. This visit, we decided on 3 because we were very disappointed. Although the service was excellent, the atmosphere lively, and our clam chowder was some of the best we've ever had (again), our entrees were less than satisfying. My husband got the fillet mignon and I got the lamb. It's not that they tasted 'bad' but the plating was not impressive (mine was actually sloppy) and both of our entrees were over-salted (mine, extremely so). My plate was more like a bowl-plate where the lamb and vegetables were all put together into some stew-type looking dish. Our entrees looked and tasted nothing like they did when we came the year before, so I can only assume it was a different chef, as the menu was the same? It just wasn't the best experience for us, as it was my husband's Birthday and this dinner reservation was a surprise, and we left disappointed. We won't be returning for entrees, but if we are in the area, we would return for clam chowder as an appetizer.

    (3)

  • Kelly H.

    This place is, I guess, supposed to be historic..and all that stuff. But, I thought it was just ok. Very old-school kind of atmosphere, a small bar area, and meh meh service. The oysters are fresh and tasty, and they are slightly cheaper (like a buck or two), but the oyster shucker is really not friendly..doesn't give you too much information about oysters. I don't think there are too many oyster experts, and I find it really helpful and fun when people tell you more about where the food comes from..what they like.. It's really cool to meet passionate people like that. So, if you know WHOLE a lot about oysters, and you just want to sit quietly, eat oysters, and have beer, I guess this is the place for you. I take eating oysters and the experience more in a fun way..so I don't think I had the best experience. To be fair though, if I came in during their happy hour, I think I could've been fine with the money I paid for the oysters and the service. If you can make it there for happy hour, go for it! If you can't.. I would rather direct you to Elliott's. Happy Slurping! :D

    (3)

  • Tina Y.

    What can I say, I'm enticed by deals. Especially $1 deals (you know you love the dollar store). Except The Brooklyn brings delicious half shell oysters for $1 during their coveted happy hour (4-6pm EVERYDAY!!!). The oysters are so fresh! I love sitting at the bar and watching the chef shuck it right in front of me! The oysters are not the only deals on the happy hour menu. Drink specials, burgers, fish tacos and crab nachos for only $5!! Ah-mazing!! No only that but the patrons and staff are incredibly friendly. I felt so loved I didn't want to leave.

    (5)

  • Curtis G.

    This is the place to go to WOW a client for lunch without breaking the expense account. A buddy took me here (Karl R and Alex B) for a celebration lunch after closing a big deal. I was extremely impressed by the fresh oysters, great dirty martini, and probably the best dam Petite Filet with garlic mashed potatoes and fried onions. Makes an excellent lunch for under $20 right down town. I always order my meat rare and that is how I got it here. I never made reservation but we like to belly up to the bar, you get your drinks much faster (and Stronger) that way.

    (5)

  • Nick S.

    This may not mean much because I went to a seafood / oyster house and had steak. But hey, I don't particularly like oysters and fish takes on the damn flavor of what you cook or mix it with. So steak or was. I had the Double "R" New York Strip or whatever it is call - medium-rare of course, with the "country" salad. I washed it down with a beer on draught - will all of them. First, a Leavenworth hefeweizen and moved to the Seven draught beer sampler. The steak was cooked nicely but had no flavor. I don't know anything about the Double R ranch and their beef - apparently, my steak was missing what they are known for. Not impressed. As for the beer. Well, you would bet I could find at least one that I liked and could rate high. Out of the seven,..wait - eight that I tried, I liked one. An ale, I believe. Still not great nor good. Just okay. Frankly, for the amount of money I expected better. Much better. Not only was it a waste of money but time. You can't get back time. I am not going back, with or without a date.

    (1)

  • Gregg B.

    I expected a lot more from Brooklyn. The scallop and foie gras appetizer was very good. Seafood volcano was really good. The Bouillabaise was salty and mediocre. Turned me off.

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    I was expecting more based on the reviews. Don't get me wrong, it was pretty good. But I could have gotten the same quality meal in my Midwest hometown. Maybe I didn't order the right dish? But if you're spending that much money, should there be any mediocre dishes?

    (3)

  • Luca T.

    Great place, the food was delicious and the service very friendly and fast. The clientele is a bit on the older side, but overall I will go back.

    (4)

  • Bradley D.

    Fantastic Oysters! I had never tried them until last night. I've heard if you want to try them, "do so in a place that knows how to prepare them," and this place does!! My wife and I also had entree's. I had the Alaskan Halibut which was nothing short of amazing!! My wife had the Salmon which she raved about! Cocktails were very well made and last BUT NOT LEAST!! Save room for dessert! Warm pears (the name) was increadible. I would go there for dessert and cocktails ANYTIME! Finally, the only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because my wife and I are both in our mid 20's and the server treated us like kids right at first. Once she realized we were there to eat and enjoy (not cheap jerks like many people in their 20's) then she treated us muuuuuuuch better. We spent $100 on 4 drinks, oysters, entrees, and dessert. We felt it was priced fairly. We will return!!

    (4)

  • Jeffrey S.

    I don't understand why I always order steak here. Clearly, they're not a steak-only establishment. Perhaps because they're one of the best in town and my friends eat a lot of seafood. It's a good match. Even though I'm not much of a red meat guy (except for lamb), and prefer fresh oyster gathering on Hood Canal, eat seafood/lobster elsewhere, still all I can see is "Steak" in their name. I really should work on changing my paradigm. Really, it's me. Not you.

    (4)

  • Katie F.

    We just left this restaurants happy hour and couldn't have been less impressed with our service. No one would take our drink orders, every question we were referred to the menu instead of being informed of the answer. At first we thought it was because we were slightly under dressed, then we noticed group of businessmen next to use being treated the same way and a well dressed man to my right was practically refused service. He had to hail a waiter.. she was outright rude & threw a menu at him when he asked what beers were on special. Then she even walked away without taking his drink order! Honestly, worst service I have ever received. The only reason I gave it two stars was for their wine flight - four fantastic selections! Buy I'd buy all four bottles on my own before I ever came back to the Brooklyn!

    (2)

  • Will L.

    What can I add except that I agree that the atmosphere is exceptional and that it is a fantastic place to go for happy hour (4-6) after a long day at work. I ordered a half dozen raw oysters ($1.25 per) in half-shells, calamari ($5 - tender, lightly battered) and dungeness crab tots ($6 - decent with nice sauces but can't really taste the crab - just flavors). I also ordered some local beer on tap ($4) and it was delicious. I'm not sure why I didn't order the Penn Cove mussels but I guess I just missed it. There are just so many great happy hour places to go in downtown and this one is near or at the top of the list. I'm gonna miss having such easy access to all the raw oysters bars here.

    (5)

  • Poulina K.

    This is a tough one! I love the Brooklyn and have always had a great experience here. I was excited to make it to Happy Hour on a weekday, but no 5 star experience this time around. Happy Hour menu lacks cocktails...there is only one drink spacial per day. You can get oysters for $1.25 each, sweet! I ordered one and a half dozen, oysters were not cleaned very well or were shucked in a hurry, because with every slurp I ended up with a bunch of shell pieces in my mouth. The flavor of the oysters was ok as well, ones I had at Steelhead earlier in the week were much creamier. None the less I enjoyed them. We also got an order of steamed clams. Cooked perfectly with a rich tasty broth, BUT the portion was tiny, I'm talking 7 clams total, I understand it's HH dish, but come on. One huge plus, my Bloody Mary cocktail was fantastic, fresh horse radish, perfectly balanced! Le piece de resistance of this visit however, was our bartender. Maybe we caught him on a bad day, but in the beginning of our visit he literally acted annoyed that he had to serve us. At one point, I placed my blackberry on a paper napkin that he intended for my drink, once my cocktail was ready, he proceeded to pull it from under my phone (which I was holding)...we actually had a napkin stand off for a few seconds, totally hilarious. Um, are you out of paper napkins? you had to use that one? He did force out a smile when we left. Of course one mediocre experience does not overshadow many great ones, so the Brooklyn is still in the rotation of my favorites...for now.

    (3)

  • John-Michael C.

    What's better than oysters? Oysters for HAPPY HOUR! Its all seafood and happy hours! I think I'm hitting the wall... never mind... I hit the wall and I'm slowly crawling for more. What can I say, I'm a sucker for food... and anyways, I cant let her down... she'll never let me live it down. She's like the energizer bunny.. she just keeps going and going and going. I guess I shouldnt complain but my stomach has nothing but regrets. Not only all this good food but we met up with our friend that moved out this way a while back and she's just as hungry as the Mrs. fml I have a pigeon belly and I'm full. We get there to find her waiting with drink in hand. We quickly join the race of libations we wait for a table to open up at the bar and start catching up like it was only yesterday that she passed out in our bathroom. Our waiter guy came around with are nth round of drinks.. might I add those sugar rimmed martini things were fantastic... he walked away with our slurred order of food. I barely recall eating the following: Oysters Beef sliders Calamari Dry boat scallop n foie gras and I'm sure there's more but the sugar and alcohol went to my head. ;D

    (4)

  • Rod C.

    We ate here for lunch on a nice summer day. There were only 2 steaks on the menu so we ordered them both and we were very, very pleased. Presentation was appealing, like what you'd expect from a restaurant with 2 dollar signs. But the taste...man, these steaks were deeelicious. I thought only Ruth's Chris had good steaks, turns out I was wrong. Both steaks were juicy, tender and cooked to order. My sister ordered dozen-oyster dish and she seemed pleased by it (I don't know, I didn't get to taste). The ceasar salad with salmon wasn't anything special but it was also good. And of course, the clam chowder tasted downright authentic, if there is such a term. I'd like to come back and sample some of their dinner offerings but I'm afraid it might be too dangerous - the steak dishes were reasonably priced, though - $18 each and both came with a decent helping of sides. Forgot to mention - ambience was...hmmm, a bit stodgy? You know, like you feel like you're in a mafia restaurant...but I think that's the ambience most steakhouses go for. Either way, food was great. Service was great. No complaints, really.

    (4)

  • Necia D.

    I don't say "weirdest service I've ever had at a restaurant, ever" lightly. And I don't take lightly the high praise and accolades of some of my real-life friends and YelpFolk who seem to adore this joint, so I'm going to have to surmise my experience was aberrant. Please God let it have been an aberration. A break from all that is normal, right, and holy in the world of dining. Because it was WEIRD AS SHIT. I should note that the dozens of oysters we had-though severely over-chilled-were delicious. I came here with an Internetz date about a month ago, and we must have just done everything wrong. Arrived too late on too off a night (happy hour seems to be The Thing to Do Here.) The place was nearly empty. We were led way to the back of the house through the bar and felt dwarfed by our booth. Still, all was well. Many menus of various sizes and shapes were presented to us by a very chipper server who, rather than looking at us, seemed to be looking through us and reading something on a monitor located on her retinas. She rattled off a whole lot of stuff before leaving us, and my date and I exchanged discombobulated glances and we both collectively exhaled as if to vicariously relieve her own vomitous expulsion of nervous energy. After issuing our martinis, delivered by a gentleman with an infinitely lighter touch, our server returned, blasting suddenly and loudly through our animated conversation with perfect inelegance and informed us she'd be discussing specials, which she did, without once noticing our attempts to interject that we'd come only for many, many oysters. With a sense of mounting surreality, we made multiple attempts to stop her, but she smiled like a tough-love mom, with a subtle tilt of her head, and soldiered on. She said something about needing to walk us through the menu (her turn of phrase) and instructed us to open our menus on the proper page so this could be accomplished. Irritated but still bemused, we commented how this felt like a Microsoft meeting, and did they have a way of projecting it as a PowerPoint on the wall, etc. She received these crescendoing and unsubtle expressions of discomfort with the calm disconnect of the born hostage-taker. Undaunted, she proceeded to highlight, oh, nine hundred billion points of interest on the menu: a human Clippy, Desktop Assistant to All Things Painfully Obvious. My date even said, "Um...we can...read...?" and she brushed even this off. Hooooooly shit. She then returned at something like three minute intervals, blasting artlessly into our conversation every. Single. Time like a jackhammer through drywall. Both of us felt we'd had no opportunity to complete any sentences until we left the place. Given all the reviews I've read of this place, I expected exactly the opposite: old school service...the waiter's waiter. I don't know, but no one expects this...? When the oysters came, it wasn't over, folks. Nope. We'd ordered many different kinds, and rather than just perhaps try and gauge what we wanted (which was to TALK TO ONE ANOTHER)--or, failing that, simply give a quick verbal run-down of the various oysters on the plate, she arrived with actual oyster maps, annotated with corresponding numbers starting at a given departure point and going clockwise. Although I think that's kind of a neat convention (if a bit toward the educational overkill side of things) it's noteworthy these maps were labeled in writing. But even so, we would still not be left alone with our copious reference materials, as they also apparently had to be painstakingly read aloud. I can only guess that this is because we had the look of functionally illiterate tribespeople. The interruptions were the most obtrusive, and most constant, I've ever encountered in a life of planting my ass in restaurant booths. If I treated my kids with this degree of bullheaded condescension and Harrison Bergeron-like clanging interruptions, I believe they would emancipate themselves at age eleven, leaving me to die alone and have my face eaten by my three one-eyed cats. Brooklyn, please fix this. It was truly bizarre. I don't want to impugn this woman who clearly was vastly overachieving (this being a coachable defect) but some human empathy is critical in a server. I can't say I'd never be back (I'd come to the bar happy hour MAYBE, if talked into it by someone I really admire) but I'll definitely need some time to work up the strength.

    (2)

  • Kate N.

    My family was in town so I took them to Benaroya and needed a place close to grab a nice dinner after the show. We were able to park in the Beneroya Parking Garage and walk across the street and eat at Brooklyn. The service was above average! They had my favorite specialty wine and it was one of the best Salmon dinners I've had in Seattle Yet. I'm lactose allergic so the Waiter was able to make the dish compatible for my restrictions and it was wonderful!! Highly recommend! Wild Alaskan Salmon 26.99 Alder Planked, Served with Horseradish Sour Cream, Potatoes, and Celeriac Artichoke Gratinee, Smoked Tomato Jus They also have a great happy hour but beware, it...gets...PACKED! Their outdoor seating is just divine when the weather allows!

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    I loved the menu variety in this restaurant. While they have a full dinner menu of steaks, seafood, etc., they also have a variety of small plate options which is perfect if you came for the oysters (like we did) and wanted a little more. We started with the oyster and wine flight which was perfectly paired and almost entirely local. With a selection of 13 oysters, the four on the flight were not quite enough so we followed our flights with an additional half dozen. After the oysters we had the Dungeness crab salad (delightfully light), scallop and foie (with some incredible little mascarpone stuffed figs), and bacon wrapped venison. The small plates were the perfect size and were very well balanced and crafted. Dessert was nothing special although the port flight was great of you're a port novice like I am. If you're looking for great raw oysters downtown, I would definitely recommend The Brooklyn.

    (4)

  • Corianton H.

    Super tasty, great service. All you want from a Steakhouse.

    (4)

  • Michele D.

    I can only give three stars because all I had were oysters and because my server sucked. If I had / have another opportunity to visit this establishment, I would hope that a) I'd have some food that would cause me to bump my review and b) I don't have the same server because girlfriend had an unacceptable attitude. I was starving after a long flight from VA and was at the Pike Place Market. The Market was -packed- and I just wanted to get outta there, so I asked one of the employees at Pike Place Fish if they could recommend a place for some oysters. I was referred to here, and managed to walk in right when they opened at 4pm. I walked to the bar and sat down. About a minute later, two men sat down several seats down from me. The server behind the bar went straight to them and offered them menus, told them about the happy hour specials and asked what they'd like to drink. I'm sittin there thinking, WTF? So I wait for her to come around and ended up watching her deliver the drinks to the guys. The whole time I was there it was like that. I tipped her .20 when I got the bill. I ordered 6 oysters and a glass of white wine to start with. The Baywater Sweets were the happy hour oyster, and from what I understand, they aren't offered too often for HH. There are several oysters to choose from, but only one will be offered at 1.00/oyster. The Baywaters were nicely balanced; they were briney, but not overwhelmingly so. For me, they're right at the border of briney and sweet. Since I enjoyed the 6 I had, I ordered 4 more. I also ordered a glass of Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc. Since I wanted to get out of there so quickly, I ended up drinking my glass of wine a little quicker than I should have. I -may- have drawn attention to myself as I walked from the restaurant and back to REI, where my car was parked. All in all the menu looked very appealing and happy hour offers patrons great deals (see picture). I would totally, though, walk out if I ever went back and had the same woman.

    (3)

  • Dan M.

    Food is great! Staff? look up "rude" in the dictionary. You'll find their pictures. and DON'T DARE GO IN 20 MINUTES BEFORE THEY CLOSE, They obviously all want to go right home at 10. It says close at 10. I expect product and service and courtesy up until you close.

    (2)

  • Cynthia C.

    We stopped by here last time I was in Seattle and had the Oyster Sampler. That was EXCELLENT. I never knew that oysters had different flavors depending on what type of oyster and where they're from. The sampler gives you a taste of all various types of oysters AND since you're eating it one after another, you really get a feel of the difference between them. This time we came here for happy hour. They have a bunch of appetizers and $1 oysters during 4-6pm. We had 24 oysters, calamari, lobster & shrimp nachos, fried spicy oysters. They also had a bunch of specials on drinks: boxcar, raspberry lemon drops, and etc. The nachos were kinda nasty... other stuff was pretty ok. The oyster sampler was much better than the $1 oysters happy hour special. I want to try the steak next time.

    (3)

  • William H.

    Came here for a work lunch without knowing anything about the place. I had always walked by but never checked it out. It was more of a last minute, "hey there's a place that's open and nearby" Layout: A lot of booths which makes it very private. Booths line the bar all the way to the back area. Coming from a sunny day into the back area I almost needed a flashlight to guide me to the seat it was so dark inside. Service: Our server was great, was able to answer all the questions that we had and offer solid opinions on the food options. Food came out very quickly and we were never waiting for anything. Food: I had the clam chowder to start. It was very rich and creamy which I'm a big fan of. My only complaint was that I only ordered a cup instead of a bowl. For my main course I had the Blackened Salmon sandwich. The presentation was very good but keeping it together while eating proved to be difficult. The salmon wanted to swim right out from the bun and in the end I ended up using a fork to try to piece it together. It was very good though. Price: This is not the place to go if you're trying to find a grab and go lunch or if you're on a budget. The price can get steep quick. Overall it was a great experience but I'll only come here when the company foots the bill. I felt I was paying dinner prices for lunch.

    (4)

  • Jackelin T.

    Going into the city is always hectic for me, but after reading all the great reviews on happy hour at the Brooklyn, I had to try it. After paying $8 for parking next to the SAM we walked in around 4:30pm on a weekday to a dimly lit bar area with a crowd of tourists mixed with business professionals. Lucky for us we (my food partner extraordinare) were able to slide right into 2 seats at the counter as a couple was on their way out. Right away the bartender greeted us and 5 min later I was sipping on a delectable margarita shaken, not stirred. We ordered a dozen oysters to start, then came the seafood Louis rolls, then the rest I couldn't remember. It was definitely enjoyable and filling. Tip: don't get the Mac n cheese, it sounds tempting but it was not cheesy or flavorful.

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    I recently ate at The Brooklyn on the advice of a co-worker I was traveling with. I should thank him again for the recommendation! We started with a very tasty oyster sampler. I'm a big oyster fan and these were superb. The steak I followed with was cooked perfectly as well. Although the food was great, my favorite aspect of this place was the decor. Just an old school place that screamed cool - I want one of the bar stool/barber chairs!

    (5)

  • Jessica D.

    Very good food!

    (4)

  • Marta B.

    This is a nice stop to wait out the traffic after a busy day. Consistent service does not leave room for surprises.Happy hour has good selection of drinks. I prefer this place for the fall and winter months since it is a bit closed in and has a cozy feel to it,especially further back.

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    My Partner-in-Dine drove to Seattle for the 2011 Young Composers Program at the David Benaroya Hall. A friend was having members of the Seattle Symphony. We drove up from Portland earlier Tuesday and driving back after the event. Needless to say (but, I am saying it anyway) time was tight. We noticed The Brooklyn literally across the street from the Benaroya. Happy Hour to boot. We were excited. We asked for a booth and were told Happy Hour is only served in the tiled area and outside. Problem: I have certain physical limitations making it difficult to painful to sit on bar seat height and hard seats. No booths available on the tile. All bar stools and too cold outside with the sun going down. Two steps up from the tile floor is a two-top booth. That would be perfect for me. Problem: here is the point where any normal person would say there is no problem just seat these two at the booth. WRONG! The manager refused to allow us to sit two steps up off the tile floor AND have the Happy Hour menu. I tried and tried to explain that this was a disability issue. His best idea was to bring me a regular height hard seat chair. Except this left me sitting one foot below the bar. Did I forget there were no regular height tables. Right. Well, there I am sitting one foot below the bar AND my partner-in-dine. Could it get more awkward? Why yes. Yes it can. Now we have to ask for a second low chair. Now, we are both sitting below the bar. AND everyone else in the bar. We drag a bar chair over thinking we can use it as a table. Not a good idea. The chair was uneven and not a size or shape we could reasonably put more than two plates on. Much less our drinks. The entire time we are asking them to allow us to sit in the booth. The manager's best (worst) response was that he could not accommodate us in the booth. "I mean, if i do it for you I will have to do it for everyone." Only if everyone is disabled. He also said that he had "been hit and spit on" when he allowed some and not others to sit in the booth. Bull S....! We want the food and Happy Hour price. Determined at this point to try to make it work. We explain the table problem. Because, of course 'they' could not think ahead we brought the table height problem to their attention. A few minutes later the server comes out and between us tosses open a serving tray stand. Behind him is the manager with a bright pink, well used, cutting board. "This is how we eat in the kitchen." He said it like we are supposed to feel honored at being shunted to the back of The bus. He throws a clean white table cloth over it all. Now, we have a table. It is wobbly, unstable, and because of the splay of the legs it forced my legs to an uncomfortable angle. Still management refuses to accommodate me. We are both so frustrated and angry at being treated with disdain bordering on abuse we choose to leave. This was such an obvious abuse of clientele they lost another three diners that ultimately ended up joining us at the Diller Room just one block down and spectacularly accommodating of me and one of our friends dietary allergy with smiles and going the extra mile. The Brooklyn SUCKS. Please note there was not one wheelchair accessible table on the tile floor. NEVER eat here.

    (1)

  • Flora C.

    Brooklyn was my usual lunch spot in Downtown Seattle. I revisited and my favorite restaurant became history. May 3, 2010 Disappointment The Brooklyn's Clam Chowder - Blend Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon - Same (Blend) Service: Excellent Environment: Great

    (2)

  • Katie R.

    Wow, I've got to say this was one of my worst dining experiences ever. I flew up from San Francisco for the weekend and my mother took us out to this restaurant for happy hour. I love oysters and have eaten them raw on the half shell my whole life. But I have never been served FULL GROWN oysters this way. Oysters on the half should be baby oysters, fresh and tender, that can be slurped up in a single gulp. These were grilling oysters--2-3 inches each, that required cutting into several bites and chewing, they were so tough. After leaving most of these inedible "treats" on the plate, we ordered the calamari. When this finally came it was cold and looked like fish sticks! If it was truly calamari, it was ground, processed and frozen into fish stick calamari. It was frankly disgusting. Add to that the rude bartenders that couldn't give us the time of day (though we sat at the bar about a foot and a half from where they were working) and after waiting for twenty minutes for our second round of drinks which never materialized, a hostess that literally sneered at us when we tried to hand her our valet ticket so we could get the heck out of that place. The last straw: the valets kept the key to our car after bringing it out to us. It required us to drive all the way back from Gig Harbor (over an hour drive) to retrieve it, and would have been a true disaster if we'd stopped along the way and turned it off. None of us will ever go to the Brooklyn Oyster House again.

    (1)

  • Alanna M.

    I've been here twice. The first time was for lunch and the service was SLOW although my nicoise salad was decent. It took forever for our waiter to even bring us menus and it's not like I have a two hour lunch. We were also stuck in the furthest back you can go in the restaurant. I'm not sure what to think of that. Came here a second time with a friend for Happy Hour. Fresh oysters, fish tacos, calamari, pizza... all really good. Including the drinks (had a vodka tonic). It was super busy in the bar. People were fighting for chairs or standing, but had a great time and the waiter was also on top of it. This is definitely an old school corporate male's world feel to it. A step down from the Metropolitan Grill.

    (3)

  • Taraneh A.

    Im giving 3 stars simply as a rating for the Happy Hour. It just wasn't fabulous. If you want plump delicious happy hour oysters, go to Elliot's! They are 1/2 the price & twice as yummy!

    (3)

  • Dave R.

    Great food, great service, great wine list. Server was very polite and professional. In my experience, expensive does not always equal great food or a great dining experience. This place was great. High end but relaxed enough for a variety of occasions or company.

    (5)

  • Lo L.

    After enjoying $1 oysters during a recent trip to Boston, I was overjoyed when I read that The Brooklyn offered a similar deal during their happy hour. Maybe Boston set my standards too high, but I wasn't too impressed with the tiny $1.25 "happy oysters". Also, the oyster crostini was decent but a bit overpriced at $6 for 3 crackers. Nonetheless, the classy bar made HH at the Brooklyn a nice way to pass time while waiting for traffic to die down. I'd come back to try more on the menu.

    (3)

  • Vanessa T.

    A very good friend flew me to Seattle for the day... so we had less than 24 hours to find the best eats in Seattle. When dinner rolled around and I was feening for some OYSTERS, i asked the front desk for some recommendation. was told this place had an oyster bar so immediately we caught a cab and was at the Brooklyn in less than 5 mins. NOW, when they said Oyster Bar, they werent kidding. The menu at the bar consisted of everything Oyster. They had Wine& Oyster, Tequila and OYsters, Vodka and oysters... it comes with 4 shots of different types of tequila/vodka/wine paired with Oysters. We order the oysters sampler which consisted of about 20 types of different oysters. after we both agreed on our fav oysters from the sampler, we order another half dozen of that oyster... They oysters were superb and i think maybe, just maybe i might have a little oysters overload But its all good..... Instead of choosing to have dinner here, we just ordered several appetizers. WE got the cappacio ( REALLY GOOD), scallop top with foie gras ( my fav!!) calamari and the yellowfin tuna tartare ( our least favorite) I must say before i go...... the highlight of my dinner here is the ...drumrolls please.... FRENCH ROSE... the cocktail that i ordered based on the name alone... Such a pretty name , the drink itself was extremely pretty, pink with pink ederflower floating around......AND the drink was SOOO YUMMY that I myself, threw down 4 glasses of it! yes, i said 4 of the same cocktail...... never happened before......i like to change up my cocktails in one sitting , however, this drink was soo delicious, that i had the bartender keep it coming till i said STOP!! Overall,while we were sleepless in seattle, I loved my dining experience at the Brooklynn. Dark and Cozy restaurant with good food and good company!! Might have to save up $$ just to fly here for some oyster and french rose ...if ever a craving hits!

    (4)

  • Miriam B.

    The best happy hour in Seattle! $1 fresh oysters aside from other great happy hour selections. I tried everything in the menu and enjoyed it all. The drinks are strong and tasty. The service is outstanding and everyone is very attentive. My only complaint was parking, but it's Seattle so you'll run into this problem anywhere that you go. My best advice is to valet your car. You'll get to your drinks faster!

    (4)

  • Jean L.

    Great happy hour prices!

    (4)

  • Dianna S.

    Great Happy Hour! Their selection of raw oysters on the half-shell is the best I've seen in Seattle so far. And if you get there during HH the oysters are only $1 each. They serve the raw oysters with cocktail sauce and REAL shredded horse radish. Absolutely delicious! The only down side is finding seats during HH. I say get there as early as you can so that you can get a spot at the bar.

    (4)

  • Justin E.

    I will fore warn you that this place is expensive but the food was awesome! Our drinks were OK, strong but not quite tasty. The mussels were dripping in butter, wine and spices. They were Delicious. My partner's seafood stew had every sort of dead sea animal you can get and was seasoned perfectly. My steak was good but kind of small, I wanted more! If you are looking for a good dinner this is the place. It is crowded some go early or make reservations.

    (5)

  • Alexander S.

    Every time I visit Seattle I come to this restaurant at least once. I really like their calamari. The reason is because it's not the same fried calamari that you get everywhere else. It actually looks like a more lightly breaded version that is cut into strips. So think calamari steak, but cut into strips and then lightly breaded and fried and paired with a tasty dipping sauce. It fees like oily, but it also leaves the spongey texture in your throat. Heck, I like it. Their steaks are very well seasoned and often times some of the hottest (temperature) steaks I've ever had. Like, they're just really hot. I guess that's good? I've never been to a restaurant that actually had "hot steak". I don't know. It's just interesting, I suppose. The butter they place on top is also great. Garlic butter? I think that's right. I also enjoy their bouillabaisse. It's certainly a delicious cornucopia of shellfish and great for anyone who enjoys such food. Tasty, hot and very filling. The scallops are also good, the three served on top of their own mound of potatoes. While it seems like a small portion, the entire thing will surely fill you up without making you feel stuffed. The only thing I can say is this place, outside of the wonderful service and taste, is that it's pricey. Calamari and Scallops, for example, cost roughly $40 prior to tax and tip. Throw on a beer or two and you're at $50+ a person. Coffee is $2. On a final note, I'd like to say their honey-vanilla ice cream is delicious. I don't know if they simply buy it or make it, but I love it. Forget all those other fancy-shmancy desserts. Just give me that ice cream and some Lactaid and I'm good to go.

    (4)

  • Alice A.

    Used to be our go-to place for 10 years before concerts at Benaroya Hall. Sadiy, we will never go back after 2 bad visits. A hair in my clam chowder was the 3rd strike. Shame

    (1)

  • Patrick B.

    Went to the Brooklyn on Friday night for dinner. Was initially drawn to the place because of the name [I'm from Brooklyn, NY originally] & positive reviews on yelp. I was craving seafood. Had the baker's dozen of the raw oysters on the half shell - fresh & delicious. Then had the seafood bouillabaisse. Limited draft beer selection - especially if you're an IPA fan like me - had the Fremont Brewing IPA. Finished off the dinner with the key lime pie, which was very good. Nice atmosphere & lighting with a large bar.

    (4)

  • Howard L.

    Have been going to the Brooklyn since 1998, and it has been a winning meal every time. Attentive and friendly service, delicious food (they actually cook the fish and steak to the level that you specify (rare means rare, not medium-rare!), and a casual yet proper ambience. I highly recommend a selection of their raw oysters and the vodka sampler to go along with it.

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    I figured out you need to know what to order here. The portions are large so if you are looking to try a bunch of different things this may not be the place for you. The service was outstanding. We were there well past closing the waiter never pushed us out - he even hailed us a cab! I recommend the oysters here as these are some of the best I've ever had. Many to choose from and the homemade horseradish sauce - delish!!

    (4)

  • Koy T.

    Solid service, pretty good food. Waitstaff very knowledgeable.

    (4)

  • John L.

    The Brooklyn was one of the first restaurants I felt in love with in Seattle. It's been about 10 years and they've generally kept things fairly consistent, not to mention an amazing happy hour. I went for the first time in many months last Sunday and had a horrendous experience. The worst waitress-she looked in her late 20s, rude, didn't give a crap about my undercooked fish, threw the check on the table as soon as she could....And the food was terrible. I'm not sure if this is because I've been better trained over the years by many of the much nicer restaurant around town or the management/chef is just deteriorating at The Brooklyn. Anyhow, VERY DISAPPOINTED. I would never recommend it to anyone again. But I won't give it a 1 star only because of the 99c oysters during happy hour.

    (2)

  • Jennifer N.

    The best scallops I have ever had...top of my list for food, drink, service and atmosphere...

    (5)

  • Lacey A.

    Went in with my gf's for HH before a show. The HH portions wouldn't even feed a small bird. Yes, they are cheap, but you need to buy three of everything in order to have a solid meal. Also our server was very opinionated about EVERYTHING we ordered. She actually told us to not order the BBQ Pork Sliders because they weren't good, twice. We went against her wishes and ordered them anyways, she said, "I hope they turn-out well for you." One thing I will give them props for is their Tuna Tartare, that was pretty good, but again, they give you enough rice crackers to make 3 full bites. At the end of our lite meal, our ever-opinionated server even had banking advice for my friend with the Wells Fargo card at the table. She mentioned that switching to BECU was the best decision of her life....inappropriate.

    (2)

  • Daniel B.

    Best poutine ever. Amazing drinks, awesome happy hour, and the staff has a class that has been lost in modern America.

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    I have been to The Brooklyn a few times over the years and I must say every time I have dined here I have had a great meal with good service. The food is always delicious with well executed and creative dishes. The seating is very comfortable, especially if you get a nice cushy booth table. They also have counter dining with these fantastic stool chairs that are super comfortable. It is you classic high-end steak house but a steak house that serves wonderful seafood. I would definitely come here dressed for a nice dinner. Not that it is super fancy but the nice dark woods, the ambience and professionalism of the service will make you wish you were dressed to fit in. This place is great for a date night, celebration dinner, happy hour or just wanting a nice out in downtown Seattle!

    (4)

  • Lindsay W.

    Disclaimer: this review applies only to their happy hour. We stopped here towards the beginning of an epic downtown bar crawl. First off, it has a great atmosphere. You walk right into the bar, and it's a fabulous, old-timey space that takes you back 100 years. Mosaic tile, brass rails, polished wood, and snappy waiters and bartenders in black and white. The happy hour specials are superb....AND they include many selections and price points for BOTH food and alcohol! Highlights include $5 specialty cocktails (Saturday is a ruby red cosmo, yummy!), $1.25 oyster shooters, $5 poutine, $3 drafts, $3 house wine, and cheap wells that are actually name brand. And they have Saturday afternoon happy hour! Additionally, the waitstaff is really great - it was obvious we were just there for a few drinks and some snacks and they still treated us like we were about to drop $50 each. We will definitely be coming back.

    (5)

  • Zanne R.

    Been here three times, twice for happy hour. Great meals, great service wonderful atmosphere. Definitely hope to go back again!

    (4)

  • Aaron E.

    Hardly a day goes by when I don't miss working downtown. Seriously, working downtown was so much fun! There were always 123043982348 places to go to for lunch and an 123043982349 places to go to for Happy Hour.... and who doesn't like Happy Hour?? I have to say I was kind of surprised when a very stylish, fun and wild coworker mentioned we should all go to HH here. I had passed by this place a few times and it always looked so old. Not very fresh or trendy looking and the sea of business suits never really appealed to me. That being said, I quickly dismissed my initial doubts after setting foot in here and realizing what I had been missing out on my whole life! Brooklyn has one of the better Happy Hours in my opinion... and I think a lot of Seattle would agree as it's always, always, standing room only. This place gets packed! They have decent drink specials, but unfortunately for me the Grey Goose martinis and Makers Manhattans are never included, but are still worth paying top dollar for as they're always mixed to perfection. They have .99 cent oysters and great deals on food. The sliders are cooked perfectly and extremely reasonably priced, the tacos (while not being close to being authentic) are packed with flavor, crunch and a drizzle of quirkiness. And for the price, the fish and chips are the best I've had as the batter crisps up perfectly and the tartar sauce is a perfect blend of tangy, creamy and chunky! The bartenders and waitstaff are always really friendly and quick to get you anything. They even do a "last call" for Happy Hour! How awesome is that?!?! I feel like very few establishments let patrons know the food or drink they're ordering is 3x the amount it was 1 minute ago. I'm not sure if I'd really want to drop the big bucks to eat here as it is a rather old, stuffy vibe, but Happy Hour kept me coming back again and again! If it's convenient for you I totally recommend you come here and soak up some amazing drinks and food from the amazing staff! You'll leave happy and with plenty of money in the bank as the prices are really reasonable.

    (4)

  • Mel E.

    Oh how I love thee Brooklyn! Your vodka & oyster sampler, the scotch (or is it burbon) & oyster w/ caviar sampler, the calamari is the best I've ever had. Service is nearly unmatched. Atmosphere is casual & classy. You'd be getting 5 stars, except you no longer serve Olympic Mountain Ice Cream. If you really want to walk the talk, bring back Olympic Mt.

    (4)

  • Amber A.

    Amazing calamari appetizer!!!

    (3)

  • Lindsey S.

    Pardon me while I get a little mushy on ya, but I just can't help think "romantic date" when I think of the Brooklyn. My bf took me here on a great date, one of our first, and now I just associate it with romance! Take a date and enjoy the dim lighting and swanky downtown atmosphere! Ok back to reality...I had this really awesome seafood stew with clams, calmari, fish, shrimp, scallops...you name it! God it was good!!! Drank glasses of champagne, and quite a few at that. I will say we got seated at a table that was about 3 inches away from the tables on either side of us. It was like everyone was at one big table and we totally felt like people were listening in on our conversations! After while it cleared out some, and things were a bit more comfortable. I would just request not to sit in the back on the giant booth with 55 tables pulled up to it. That is the only bad thing I can really say about The Brooklyn. It sure is fantastic!

    (4)

  • CK Dexter H.

    Projectile crapping. Just heard about this condition. First thing I thought of was this restaurant. Actually, the local evening news was first. While some acclaim the happy hour, I'd characterize the entire enterprise as an amateur hour. Skip without regret past these coupon peddlers.

    (1)

  • Susan B.

    My husband and I enjoyed an outstanding meal at Brooklyn tonight. We were seated at the bar in extra-comfortable "captains" chairs. Our waitress was timely and informative, almost like a "friend" helping out to insure we got the best service, the dinners (copper river salmon) was the BEST salmon I have ever had - EVER! I asked for it to be seared on the outside and still "warm" in the middle, and they cooked it to perfection. I also requested a unique martini that was not on the menu, and they made it perfect too! My husband ordered a seafood entree that was cooked perfectly. Even the bread and basil-infused olive oil was great! Our friendly, informative waitress suggested the poached pears (with marscapone cheese and carmel sauce) for dessert - it was a hit all around! This was an outstanding evening, atmosphere, service, and meal to end our vacation in Seattle. We would HIGHLY suggest BROOKLYN to everyone!! PS - I know the restaurant is rated "$$$" but we thought it was very reasonable for the outstanding quality of food and service.

    (5)

  • pedro p.

    Good seafood place. Service was decent. Can't speak for the meat as we stuck to the seafood dishes. Nothing to knock off your socks. Great calamari but bad crab cake (flaky no meaty chunks). Scallops were good too but way too small.

    (3)

  • Jimmy C.

    I used to come to Seattle on containerships about once a month. We got in on a Friday and we'd sail on Sunday afternoon, so it was our longest port stay and our first one in the US. I'd be so sick of the ship, the bad food, the stupid fat ugly people I had to see and eat with every day, the continuous stress, long hours, my work clothes and various other filth... So I'd be giddy when we were coming through the Strait. When we got into cell phone range, I'd call up my girlie in SF, have her book a flight on short notice, and as soon as we tied the ship up, I'd catch a ride to the airport, rent a car, pick her up, and take her to the Brooklyn. The vodka sampler and the oyster sampler are a match made in heaven. The halibut was incredible. I've never had a bad bite of anything here. The service was some of the best I've ever had, right up there with the SF Ritz Carlton. When I went back to the ship on Sunday, I was completely restored. Spring in my step and all. Plus I knew I'd see her in Oakland, the next port. Good times.

    (5)

  • Matt A.

    I would not go here if someone paid me!!! Rude rude rude people!! Originally i called to make a reservation and the girl at the front desk hung up on me 2 times! So much for 4star service! I even called back thinking it was an accident and i said i wanted to make reservations she again said sorry and hung up!!! I dont care how good the food is the service and rudeness is a turn off in itself!!

    (1)

  • Noong M.

    Had a dinner party there last night and it started out great. Had a couple of dozen of the oysters on the half shell which I turn were delish. Unfortunately, service at the bar was forced. He just didn't want to help us or was forced, really ruined the vibe. Once we sat at the dining room things looked better and was very appreciative of the service. Dinner itself was not so good. Salmon was raw inside and the steaks over cooked and I have no idea what the vegis that came with my rib steak was. I'll give one more time before I write them off.

    (3)

  • Thomas J.

    Was brought to Seattle for the similar reasons as to last time - business trip. Last time, I was stuck in the deep suburbs with no one pointing out good dining alternatives that didn't require a long-assed drive. This time, I was lucky enough to be staying at a hill just up from Brooklyn's. Frequently, when staying at hotels, the "recommended" dining establishment list is whoever've giving the hotel a nice kickback. Dunno whether that was the case with this place or not, but, they definitely stand on their own without such tactics. Started my meal with four Washington-sourced oysters. They were well-shucked: fully detached from their shells and no unpleasant debris or sediment to be found when slurping them down. If you like a nice, briny oyster with a cucumbery finish, I highly recommend their Hammersley Inlet oysters. The ones I had had a nice, long, pleasant finish. Almost didn't want to go on to a next course! I ordered their "dayboat scallops" entre. Was rather nice. The scallops were mostly there for bulk and to add just a hint of ocean flavor to them. They were well prepared: seared but still otherwise buttery soft and only ever so slightly seasoned. They were served on a bed of barbecued rib meat, spinach, gorgonzola and a slight touch of mint. The highest compliment I could pay would be to say that they were "nifty": they literally left a smile on my face. I'm not a white wine drinker, so I had them with a red. I was by myself, so I had to order by-the-glass. Waitress stated she'd normally recommend their pino grisio, but that the by-the-glass one was kinda "meh". She brought me out three tasting-shots of the pino grisio, a cab franc and a Sangiovese. As advertised, the pino was "meh". The cab was a bit too dominating - but would have been an excellent intro to their bourbon list (was actually surprised to see nearly a dozen competent, mid-tier bourbons on a Seattle spirits list). The Sangiovese was well suited to the scallops, pairing especially well with the stronger flavors of the bistro rib meat and minted oregano gorgonzola. Noticed raspberry rhubarb cobbler on the desert menu. However, the server had warned me off of it due to my prior statements about not caring for sweet things. Apparently, this cobbler is fairly highly sugared. So, I opted for the salted ginger icecream. Was almost surprised to find out that it wasn't made in-house. It was very gingery - almost like eating fresh, homemade gingerbread. Seattle residents: consider yourselves lucky to have this kind of icecream made other than "in house". My server, Heidi, was very well informed on their food and wine menu. If the rest of the staff is as good as she was, this place is well set for serving staff. All in all, if this place is the only good thing about my trip to Seattle, it will have been worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Justin B.

    The beer and oyster sampler was decent and a fun happy hour dish. The New York steak and seafood bouillabaisse were the real deal! Service was very kind and helpful. I would recommend this place to friends and family.

    (5)

  • Samantha J.

    Good food, but nothing to talk hours about. Our waiter was super friendly and nice, but the rest of the atmosphere was lacking and quite boring. Definitely a good place for an elder-couple looking for a quieter place to spend the evening, but reminded me of one of those places to have an awkward first date. A good place to take grandma or to get a last-minute reservation for somewhere passably fancy.

    (3)

  • John S.

    This place is great. The oysters are always the best in Seattle and the valet parking helps a lot.

    (5)

  • Drew C.

    Checked out this place, friend recommended the steaks. Like the atmosphere and the service was excellent, Dave, our waiter was super helpful and did a great job. Oysters to start, superb. Steak was good, should have had the salmon which Dave suggested, oh well. Wife had the scallop dish and loved it. If you like wine, plenty of selection. Overall, expensive but worth it, will be back, probably for some salmon. Also, the wife liked how the hostess sat us and pointed out where the washroom was, just a little tidbit that she found kinda nice.

    (5)

  • Casandra W.

    We love this place, whether we're sitting around the bar for drinks and small bites or in the restaurant for dinner. It has a cozy feel with dark wood, leather and dim lighting. The seafood and fish are amazing but steaks are just as wonderful. Service has always been impeccable, never pretentious and never hovering but always around when you need them. I've been here many times and only sat in the captains chairs once because it seemed like "the" place to sit. Personally it was too hot..they sit facing the kitchen, or part of it, and the cooks are frying and sautéing food. I prefer a regular seat in the restaurant or even the bar area. BTW, years ago they had a berry martini drink with fresh berries, it seemed like a thick puréed mix of black berries, raspberries, blueberries - OMG! It was heavenly!

    (5)

  • Emma W.

    AMBIANCE/ENVIRONMENT: traditional, cozy. SERVICES: good FOOD: excellent quality food, fresh ingredients, definitely better food than the Metropolitan Grill down the street. RECOMMENDATION: great spot if you want excellent food in downtown Seattle area, take a foodie there, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Paul F.

    excellent seafood spot in downtown Seattle. oysters are awesome. poached salmon was outstanding and good local wine list. regular stop.

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    The Brooklyn is a scene straight out of Mad Men: high upholstered booth and bar seats in a mixture of dark chocolate brown leather & upholstery, ebony woods, dim lighting and waiters dressed a la Downton Abbey (turn of the century). Unfortunately, ad men like Don Draper or Roger Sterling were no where to be seen. I've been told the seafood standard should begin here @ the Brookyn, housed in the Brooklyn Building, one of a handful of buildings completed after the Great Fire of 1889. On my last night in Seattle, we wanted fish. My traveling companion has visited before and knew what to order-the caprese salad to share and a sampling of 4 red wines for him. We each ordered a different fish dish, so we could savor more fare: the Pacific Sea Bass with a mango puree for me and the Wild Halibut with potatoes for him. Vastly different fishes but very good on their own. We closed with a very decadent molten dark chocolate cake. The high booths allowed for a more private dinner and the waitstaff was very attentive and made great dish recommendations. Thanks, Seattle for a memorable walk & eat vacation.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Classy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House

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