Olmsted - Brooklyn

Hands down my new fave restaurant in NYC and one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had since living here. Every single thing we ordered was absolute... read more Hands down my new fave restaurant in NYC and one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had since living here. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious from their appetizer play on lobster thermidor, to the duck liver pate with pickled veggies (first time having pate for me! to the scallop and duck entrees (best duck I've ever had , we almost licked our plates clean. To top it off, we got to have dessert (frozen yogurt with lavender honey whipped cream and s'mores with their homemade marshmallows that we got to melt ourselves in their backyard garden where they grow their own herbs and veggies and house a couple of quail whose eggs they use (didn't realize how cute and friendly quail were btw . Not too pricey or pretentious at all either. A MUST visit!

Amazing food. Such a special treat. The whole staff is also very kind. They even accommodated me as a vegetarian! read more Amazing food. Such a special treat. The whole staff is also very kind. They even accommodated me as a vegetarian!

I love the exterior and interior decor. It’s small inside but they still feel spacious with the way things are. I haven’t get a chance to see the backyard and m... read more I love the exterior and interior decor. It’s small inside but they still feel spacious with the way things are. I haven’t get a chance to see the backyard and maybe next time with a reservation.

We visited Olmstead on day one of our NYC trip and we talked about how great the meal was everyday after. We reserved a table for three for myself, my dear frie... read more We visited Olmstead on day one of our NYC trip and we talked about how great the meal was everyday after. We reserved a table for three for myself, my dear friend and my seven year old daughter. We were greeted by a warm host and brought to a table against the living wall with a direct view of the kitchen. I am a sucker for an open kitchen and watching the magic from my seat did not disappoint. We ordered a few Mocktails and a few Cocktails, both of which were really good! We ordered a lot of food to share, eight items in total. WOW. The food was outstanding. Form the plates to the plating to the flavor, you could tell that each dish was prepared with excellent ingredients and with that secret ingredient, love. We immensely enjoyed the Smores dessert outside over the personal tabletop fire. Our server was knowledgable and kind without being overbearing and gave us space and time to enjoy our meal. I will say that after reading some of the bad reviews, I was nervous about what kind of experience we would have. As a person who eats out often and pays attention to every detail, I realize that many of those negative reviews were made by people who walked into a place that they did not understand and simply could not enjoy the meal due to that fact. Olmstead is a chef driven seasonal restaurant doing great things. Do not hesitate to enjoy a meal here alone or with friends. I will be back next time I am in the area. Thanks to everyone who made our dinner memorable last week! Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection

Olmsted has always been one of my most favorite spots in Brooklyn the food is always inventive, delicious and nourishing. Was so sad to hear it’s closing so cam... read more Olmsted has always been one of my most favorite spots in Brooklyn the food is always inventive, delicious and nourishing. Was so sad to hear it’s closing so came back one last time to enjoy the seasonal menu. Absolutely loved the food and can’t go wrong with: grilled scallops with blueberry and corn, grilled chicken, carrot crepe, and the squash rings. And omg will be thinking about that garlic leek sauce and the sourdough bread for ages to come : Seriously going to miss this spot around the neighborhood Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5