Milk River - Brooklyn

Caribbean, Waffles, Fish
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Milk River

Milk River
3.2 / 5 (330 reviews)

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Milk River is a Brooklyn neighborhood restaurant that offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of Caribbean and Asian flavors. The first floor boasts a 150-seat dining room with plush booths and intimate tables, as well as communal bar tables made of reclaimed wood for a casual dining experience. The 16-seat bar serves local draft wine and beer. Upstairs, you can find Milk River's Sport Lounge, complete with comfortable couches, bar height banquettes, and a 20-seat bar where you can enjoy Chef La-Niece's Caribbean/Asian fare while watching and cheering on your favorite NYC sports team.

Last update: 04.03.2026 from: Angee

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★ 3.2 / 5 from 330 reviews

**Milk River: A Mixed Bag of Experiences** Milk River offers a spacious venue with a vibrant atmosphere, often enhanced by live music, making it a popular choice for events. While some patrons praise the excellent food and memorable experiences, particularly on special occasions, others have voiced frustrations over slow service and inconsistent quality. Several reviews indicate that customer service varies significantly, with some guests enjoying attentive staff while others face rude waiters and long waits for basic items. Overall, Milk River holds promise with its lively setting and tempting drinks, but improvements in service and communication could elevate the dining experience.

geanetta-shaw
22.11.2023

Slow. Now I can go on and write a long post about my experience here and the 30 minutes it took for me to receive some ketchup for my burger and fries but it's not even worth it. I'll never come back here

renje-g-cactus9902
09.09.2024

**Tuesday Crab Night Review** I had a great time at crab night! The soca soundtrack created the perfect vibe—loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that you had to shout to have a conversation. However, I found the margarita to be on the cheaper side, with an overly sweet mix. On the other hand, the rum punch was enjoyable; it starts off tasting like juice but might sneak up on you later! The Thai wings were delicious, and there was an abundance of mussels. The crab clusters were generous, and the fried calamari was plentiful and tasty. You could easily fill up for just $20. I really liked the pepper shrimp, especially since they were de-veined. The service could use some improvement, as I felt somewhat overlooked by the bartender and at times abandoned by the wait staff. Despite that, this place would be a lot of fun with friends!

crystal-m-restaurant-12
09.09.2024

I attended a private brunch event at this restaurant and I was very impressed. The venue was clean and spacious, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. The food was absolutely fantastic – five stars all the way! I enjoyed everything on my plate. The music and DJ were also top-notch. I will definitely return with friends in the future. I highly recommend visiting on the weekend, as it's a vibrant and entertaining experience.

angee-thomas-the-rea-1
06.06.2025

Well I was excited to go to milk river for the simple fact that I heard nothing bit good things about the venue, anyhow went for networking event! The first place I went to was the bar for a glass of wine of course. It was 3 bartenders there. I waited 20minutes or so before someone came to take my order and I probably would grade waited longer if it wasn 't for my friend callingone of the bartenders over to take muy order. The place wasn 't crowded or so busy at the time I was there so I didn 'tunderstand. Anyhow, I ordered my wine and some pepper shrimp which was $5.00 for happy hour. The shrimps were very tasty andflavorful. I also had the fish fritters and vegetable roll in which I recommended. Although I had an issue with the drink wait,the bartender that was helping me was friendly and made sure I was taken care of. The venue is nice and spacious, I would haveto go back on a busy night in order to get a full picture of how they operate. Also the bathrooms are very clean in which is aplus for me. Honestly I have to revisit this venue when it 's busy to get the full picture. Other than that the food was great.The drinksprice are reasonable and I had a good time at the networking event. As your local real estate agent I recommend thisbusiness for a social gathering and great tasty food and reasonable drink prices (I will revisit again) We 're in thisTogether! Prideishome.com

malani-m-2
09.09.2024

This place is actually horrible. The service is extremely slow, unorganized, and unprofessional! The food is mediocre, and bland. Way over priced for the quality. The drinks are watered down and the staff have horrible attitudes. I'm only here for a friends celebration, or else I would've gone to a better Happy Hour. The person who picked up the phone didn't even want to tell me what was on happy hour. Overall, I am likely not to return. It's horrible here.

  • Pla*

    Crispy Fried Sea Bass
    Crispy Fried Sea Bass
  • Small Plates

    Bell Evans Asian Chicken Wings
    Bell Evans Asian Chicken Wings
    Bell Evans Pineapple Jerk Wings
    Bell Evans Pineapple Jerk Wings
    Jamaican Middle Quarters Spicy Peel Eat Gulf Shrimp
    Jamaican Middle Quarters Spicy Peel Eat Gulf Shrimp
  • Salads

    Grilled Squid Avocado
    Grilled Squid Avocado
  • Starters

    Jamaican Jerk Lamb Ribs
    Jamaican Jerk Lamb Ribs

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