I am surprised this place does not have that many more reviews. I have been here more than once and really enjoyed the food. I was here at the end of July since my mom was back in town. Everyone in the party enjoyed their dinners and we got some fabulous service. I ordered the Surf anf Turf from the RESTAURANT WEEK promotion. I thought it was enough food for $35 but you could've just stuck to regular specials for $25 just like someone else just mentioned. The lobster tail was impressive and calamari as appetizer was so damn good. I loved it. read more

I had my bridal shower at the Greenhouse Café on Nov 10, 2019 and it was amazing! Peter and his son were extremely accommodating and treated us like family. We had a private room for about 45 guests. They had a bridal chair and umbrella for us to use too! They also provided a personalized celebration cake. They were also very accommodating to my father, husband-to-be, and a handful of other men that were not a part of the shower - they brought them the occasion cake and coffee! I'd highly recommend the Greenhouse Cafe for an event! read more

I am a little shocked by some of the bad reviews for Greenhouse Cafe. I went here recently for a kind of 'girls day' with my mom, both grandmas, 2 aunts, and cousin. It's very pretty, a long old wooden bar, and we were seated in the room off of the left of the bar at the front window. When we saw just the plain menu I was not happy with some of the prices, but then I realized there was a 'complete lunch' menu for $19.95. We all decided to get this. You got an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. They also brought delicious warm bread to the table. Food: I got the caesar salad as an appetizer, very good. I got the penne vodka with grilled chicken as my entree, which was HUGE and also delicious, and I got the apple strudel for dessert, which was pretty darn good. I think EVERYONE in my party was VERY satisfied with the food. We were definitely stuffed also. Negative: My 8 year old cousin had 3 sprites, all in small glasses I guess because she was a child, and they charged us 2.50 for each. I didn't even know restaurants still did that, charge per soda, it wasn't bottled or anything. Overall: Food was great, atmosphere was nice, we sat for a LONG time and didn't feel rushed. A big PLUS for me is that they refilled the water glasses consistently and without being asked. read more

Came here for a quick drink. The bartender was setting up for the evening, but he still seemed to be very inattentive and my drink was kind of weak. The space is pretty narrow when you walk in, with the bar along one wall, but the space opens up a bit to a seating area in the back and outdoor space. I didn't try any food here, so I don't have much else to say. read more

I came here for brunch recently with a group of 10 and it was just so good that I can't stop thinking about going back! Their brunch for $30 is an absolute STEAL. The eggs Benedict was AMAZING & their variety of food + 6 different drinks included was awesome. They brought out pitcher after pitcher of mimosa + Bellini as soon as the previous one was empty! The seating area was so cute - you were inside but it had this outdoorsy/garden vibe with tons of sunlight shining in. Best part - I have a gluten allergy & stupidly did not warn them however the waitress came back saying they could make anything gluten free!! I was able to get my eggs Benedict with gluten free bread & did not get sick from cross contamination. Definitely recommend for brunch! read more

Greenhouse Cafe - Eggs Benedict + gluten free bread - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's what we call "Catering Hall Food." The Greenhouse Cafe is sort of a Bay Ridge institution in its own right. It's well known by many people (geriatrics like my parents and grandparents really like it, so much so that my grandparents had their 50th wedding anniversary party here) and they do have a reliable, somewhat Italian-American, but more American menu with items that are friendly to a variety of palettes and their prices, while probably a bit high for Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, are still rather reasonable for this type of dining experience. The dining room(s) are neutrally-decorated and there's kind of an odd configuration which might lead you through two dining rooms before you get to your own, but there is a cute glass-enclosed room in the back (I suppose this is the "greenhouse") and there is an open-air patio adjoining it, so you sit out doors in fair weather. As I mentioned, the food is all pretty standard, but generally good. There are generous-sized portions and there are a lot of things on the menu. There is also a full bar and a decent, if slightly overpriced wine list. The staff is attentive, although when it gets busier, service can be a bit lackluster. Overall, a very decent place to dine in Bay Ridge, and if you have really picky children or grandparents, they'll probably find something they like here. read more

Yup, a "Bay Ridge institution." My grandfather likes this place, so we eat there from time to time... I have never loved it, and one recent time I had the salmon over "exotic salad" and it was just terrible. Fish was dry and overcooked, salad was dry and underdressed. (And exotic = romaine and fruit chunks, if you're curious.) So when it came time to plan a big family dinner, I was very against holding it here. However, I was overruled. And you know? It turned out pretty well. They're used to big groups, and the food wasn't bad at all. It wasn't amazing either, but it was fine for something like what we were doing, where the main purpose was getting the family together and not spending too much money. The service was very good and I think we were very well taken care of. Our waiter was attentive, super respectful to my grandfather, flirted with my feisty great-aunt, was cool and down to earth with the teenagers, and got us everything we needed. Bravo to him, truly. We spent about four hours in the place on a Thursday night and there was no problem with that. They also agreed to let us order from the restaurant week menu ($35 pp, drinks a la carte), rather than buying a party package ($48 pp, drinks included) which was a plus, because we weren't a huge drinking crowd and the restaurant week menu includes things like surf and turf and prime rib, whereas the party menu is heavy on the chicken francese type stuff. Dinner (appetizer, entrée, dessert and coffee/tea) and drinks for 19 people came to just under $1100, which included tax and gratuity. So yeah, I was being kind of snobby about the place, but it turned out to be *perfect* for the occasion. I'll say again that the food was no more than pretty decent, but I'm giving them four stars because they took such good care of us. read more

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR - WALK A FEW MORE BLOCKS UP 3RD AVE AND GO TO CEBU. $14 brunch EVERYDAY, the food is delish and the coffee is incredible. and the space is a lot nicer too. At Greenhouse a $25 brunch includes unlimited brunch drinks (which does not include OJ, but does include mimosas), appetizer, entree, dessert, and coffee - which is great. However the food was sub-par. My salad was sad, by benedict was meh and my friend's caesar salad was a salad with two chicken cutlets thrown on top (not chopped) and some fries on the side (who knows the logic behind serving fries with a salad?) overall, the food was alright at best. THE WORST? The hostess and one of the servers. They were sitting by the bar when we walked in. After seating us they started catching real attitude with the customers sitting next to us just because they moved the table. i mean serious attitude - so loud i couldn't have a conversation with the people i was sitting with. Unimpressed. I'm giving it two stars bc the waitress who took care of us was a doll. read more

Great deal for a three course meal, but needs more flavor. Drinks could have been better. Quick tip: hold the button on the blender a little bit longer. Once the waitress takes your order be ready to wait for awhile before you will see her again. I'm not sure if I will come back. read more

Greenhouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I and my family had dinner in Saturday night. The atmosphere is nice with bar and live band after 10pm. The place wasn't pack, we were requested to get a table out there but not allow. They said its occupied altho it's had few empty table. They gave us a table for 5 beside the kitchen- that's fine! The old woman server was so rude, when we ask to refill for water she said she's not the busboy please wait for the busboy. Dafuq The food we rated, filet mignon and chicken breast-so so. Not too bad but not good tho Suft n turf - extremely bad. The steak was so hard and cold, ewww too bad! Seafood linguine its soo fishy!! Overall the experience was bad, wouldn't return read more

I'm surprised at all the bad reviews. My friend and I go every year for Restaurant week and we have always enjoyed our meal. They give us huge portions and the eggplant rollitini is delicious. We have had nothing but good experiences here. read more

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Food: The bread was hot and yummy. The main course was ok. I don't see why the entree cost 19 dollars for chicken, mushrooms and sloppy cheese with veggies but a pasta of the same portion and with chicken would only be 15. Also I like how the menu said it's 'stuffed' when they put the chicken on top of random cheese and mushrooms. The gravy was a bit nasty too. The top layer of it was like rubber goop. The mash was good but the chip on top was kind of retarded...and greasy. Upon Arrival:...So is the waitress doubling as the hostess or did I miss something? The woman at the bar didn't even acknowledge us either so we're just looking around wondering if anyone was gonna come around to seat us. Service: I'm not sure why we had a waiter and a waitress but the waiter was much friendlier and attentive than the waitress was. What rubbed me the wrong way was when my friends asked what drinks they had. It seemed legitimate enough considering there wasn't a single drink listed on their menu. So the waitress goes "Well what do you want?" That's not really an answer....I have to sit there and play 20 questions to decide on something? And then even so, was she going to go through the prices too? I don't get why the drink menu had to be a secret. Etc:....we went on karaoke night apparently....after a round of Frank Sinatra and 90's hip hop, they kept going YEAAAA BROOKLYNNNNNNN....Oh god please shut up. Generally it was okay but probably wouldn't do a repeat here. read more

Came in for lunch, pre-fixed menu. Great options to chose from. Food was delicious! Took a bit long but that's expected. Hospitality was on point! read more

Great service, nice ambiance. We sat in the enclosed garden. 25.00 for a three course brunch with unlimited mimosas, champagne, bloody mary's. Began with a decent portioned Cesar salad with nice shavings of cheese on top. Eggs Benedict Arnold with a nice slice of salmon but too much bland hollandaise sauce which drowned out the rest of the dish. However the accompanying fries and veggies were delish. Dessert was apple strudel but I had my fill with the unlimited mimosas so I doggie bagged it and its waiting for me tonight! Overall a nice safe place for brunch. No insane lines or waiting times. Quick courteous service, decent portions, and unlimited drinks at a great price. Really can a girl ask for anything more? read more

Pretty boring menu and mediocre food. Nothing had much taste. Place is like a glorified diner with a big bar Band that started at 10 pm was good. Place got busy then read more

I was there this past weekend for a baby shower (Italian family.) There were 3 going on simultaneously, but you'd never know! The manager on premises was AMAZING (Peter.) He was able to accommodate my high-maintenance dietary requirements and was very attentive. We in the enclosed backyard. The atmosphere was lovely and everyone enjoyed the food. I was there a LONG time ago for a pleasant brunch. The decor isn't "wow," but this is a reliable place and I would send anyone there who wants good food in a "mainstream" environment. Great for baby shower/family event. Not a place I would want to be taken on a date or go out for a drink. read more

Just had my baby shower here this past weekend. Everything was lovely and everyone had a great time. Wonderful food and service.

The food here is generally pretty good, satisfying but not world-rocking. Lots of dishes that resemble vaguely Italian home-cookin. Lots of meat and pasta, and all moderately priced. The place is huge, including a back porch (shared with Cappuccino Cafe, which they also own) and, duh, a greenhouse. This is a really easy place for a group outing - there are always baby showers, birthdays, etc going on back there. However, the ambience is super old-ladyish, and as far from cool as possible. 3.5 stars. Take Gramma, Mom, and your aunts for Mother's Day. read more

Ok, had to upgrade this review to 5 stars because I had the epic BRUNCH experience. First, the "Cognac glazed grilled grapefruit" is mind blowing. And I'm a guy who has never liked grapefruit (suggestion though for cerated spoons so diners can dig out all the deliciousness) Also, I sat at the bar and bartender Polina is awesome, personable and guided me through the menu. The Benedict Arnold is the Salmon benedict: hearty. filling. and still I had room for the fries, veggies and.... apple strudel. Epic 3 course brunch. Priced under 30 bucks. Bottomless mimosas, muffins and coffee on top of all that. ** Unpretentious local haunt. (If you are local, no reason this couldn't quickly become a habit). Also the "Nanny" is one of the best things on the menu if you are in search of lighter fare. Grilled chicken in an olive paste in a warm pita. Awesome. Ask for the raspberry vinaigrette dressing on your salad because it makes a world of difference. yum! read more

Our first visit back since the pandemic and was not disappointed. Exceptional staff, food great and they have added outside front dining in addition to the backyard dining. Definitely followed Covid cleaning guidelines. We were happy to have some normalcy again and see some old faces. read more

Greenhouse Cafe is pretty good, but based on my first visit it doesn't really stand out. I came here last weekend with my family and everyone seemed pretty satisfied with their food. I ordered french onion soup to start, which was really tasty- it probably was the best part of my meal. I also tasted one of my dad's clams which was really good- I'd definitely get a plate for myself if I wasn't in a soup-y mood. I got the penne ala vodka for my entree and it was just okay. The grilled chicken strips were overcooked and their flavor was nothing memorable. The actual vodka sauce was pretty good, but the penne was pretty disappointing and wasn't cooked perfectly. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate mousse pie. I didn't end up finishing it, it was kind of "too much." I had a few bites of the cheesecake, which was pretty good! (I'd order that if I had a do-over!) Side note: the band playing was pretty fun. Typical bar band, but definitely played a bunch of crowd favorites! read more

Its been a while since I was there so decided to take my son and the ex to celebrate his 20th birthday there last week. Not sure if they were having a bad night that Monday or my memory was too positive but we were all disappointed with the food. It was edible don't get me wrong but the food was just ordinary. As one poster wrote it was like very expensive diner food. My son's steak shell steak was fatty, my herb crusted lamb chops were dry and the twin lobster tails my ex ordered was chewy and not flavorful. Again, it was a slow night with most people at the bar instead of the dining room so maybe we had the minor league chef that night so I will chuck it up to a bad night. I hope to visit another night when hopefully the experience is better. read more

I went with a few coworkers for restaurant week. We made reservations for 6:30 and when we arrived the place was completely empty. No one greeted us or asked us to sit until we confronted them first. The wine prices were extremely costly. A bottle of yellowtail was priced at $35! I ordered french onion soup and rack of lamb. Both were pretty good but neither was anything exceptional. Desert was the best - chocolate brownie with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. I didn't have a bad experience by any means, but considering the cost per plate I don't think I would eat here again. read more

My family and I went here for brunch on Sunday January 7, 2018. Most of us ate meat. The next day, 9 out of 12 of us were violently ill. The common denominator for all who got sick was meat. We later found out that Monday January 8th they got a bad health review for numerous conditions regarding the way their meat is kept. read more

Seriously. Worst food ever. There is nothing good I can say about this place. Nothing. the Porkchop with apple sauce, was the driest piece of meat this side of the Sahara. The stuffed mushrooms tasted like they were stuffed with wood chips, and the mashed potatoes, tasted like pulped paper. Even the ice cream tasted off. Great service, horrible, horrible food. And the Karoke didn't help any either. read more

My friend and I came on Wed. Night during restaurant week. Was seated in the back area with a clear view of the backyard which was very pretty. Prefixed menu was $42 a person plus tax, tip and beverages (except coffee and tea). The menu was very similar to its original menu. We ordered the baked calms and fried calamari. The baked calms were good, wasn't a big fan of the calamari. The sauce was a bit watery to my taste. Calamari needed more seasoning. Entrees ordered the 10oz filet mignon and Lobster tails. The plates were plated beautifully and the food was just as delish. Lobster tail was amazing and perfectly portioned. Dessert, idk how we were able too, but we did. Brownie overload and ice cream sundae. Yummy. Tasted as tho the ice cream is homemade which is great. Our waiter was a gentlemen with dyed blonde hair who was extremely attentive and beyond nice. He def made our dinner a lot better. read more

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Beyond disappointment. I had somewhat high expectations for Greenhouse because from what I saw, this was the only restaurant in Bay Ridge that participates in restaurant week. I ordered the surf and turf entree - filet mignon and lobster tail and both were terrible--did they forget to add flavoring or what? I forced myself to finish it because I refused to throw my money down the drain. The only redeeming characteristic of Greenhouse is that it has a nice little patio, which was comfortable..that's about it. read more

A quiet restaurant in a quiet neighborhood, at least on a Sunday afternoon. My friend's coworker had suggested Greenhouse Cafe and my friends and I decided on this place for brunch. Once you enter inside, there was a pub, eating area, and what seems to be a private area. We ordered from the brunch menu. There is definitely something for everyone. I opted for the mimosa, soup du jour (cream of broccoli), traditional spinach salad, and the apple strudel (yes, that is a lot of food). I did contemplate between the salad, quiche, and crepe but ultimately wanted something light. The mimosa was good (unlike the pina colada) and the cream of broccoli was surprising good and huge! The spinach salad was also huge topped with sliced apples, walnuts, grilled chicken and blue cheese. There was too much going on on my plate. I also wish they asked me what dressing I wanted before giving me the Italian dressing (maybe raspberry vinaigrette?) I took a bite of the eggs benedict arnold with grilled salmon and the pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy, something I would've enjoyed but the grilled salmon on the eggs benedict would've been better with smoked salmon. The praised apple strudel tasted like an old Entenmann's, not recommended. Overall, the meal was filling for $25. Service was slow and laid back which was good and bad. Good because we didn't feel rushed. Also, the fresh baked muffins listed on the menu were no where to be found. Greenhouse Cafe is a great place if you want to bring your extended family without worrying much. It was one of the most peaceful brunch I had in a while. However, I don't think I'll be returning anytime soon. read more

Greenhouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I took my family here for my mom's birthday. We had appetizers, dinner, dessert and drinks. Everything was delicious. We all enjoyed our food very much. And then the love band came on. It was a great experience. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Was craving a good hearty lunch in Brooklyn when I stumbled across Greenhouse cafe. At the door a staff member greeted us with a warm welcome and directed us towards our table. After being seated the waiter proceeded to take our order. My party decided to go with the lunch special. Most of the people in my group decided to go for the soup while I went with the salad. Since my salad arrived with no dressing the server told me it would be on its way. Lets just say my friends finished their soup by the time it arrived. Afterwards, we waited approximately 40 minutes for the main course to arrive. Although there was a party going on at the same time, not once did the server approach us to apologize or acknowledge the fact that we been waiting. Overall, the food was mediocre at best. Lets say the old adage "you get what you pay for" holds true here. They can certainly master the use of seasoning. As for their desert? The brownie and apple strudel was tasteless and bland that came out overcooked. Perhaps they need to better master the use of a microwave?? Finally just the overall inattentive service was simply the icing on the stale desert. read more

This was very nice place to come to celebrate a graduation. My daughter just got pinned to he a RN. N we choose here to celebrate. They accommodated all of us, our waiter was very kind. There was karaoke too. The food was great. I will be returning read more

The backyard greenhouse makes for a delightful brunch location so long as the weather is good. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Good menu - excellent brunch! A great place for family or to meet with friends. Would love to return for Brunch again! read more

My go to place during the week. The weekends can get a little busy. The food is great. Service is awesome. You can sit at the bar or at a table. I have booked parties here and all were perfect. The price is right and they do it well. Parking is a pain on the weekend. Weekday parking is never an issue. They have a pre-fix menu or order right off the dinner menu. The shrimp cocktail is a must. The pork is also amazing. Plenty of food and it comes with desert. I usually grab mine to go. Full bar with wine and beer. Check this place out. read more

Greenhouse Cafe - Cheese Plate made special for us. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A friend of mine had her 22nd birthday brunch here. The staff was very accommodating to all of the girls and went above and beyond to make them happy. The back area is beautiful for pictures etc. The penne vodka is delicious and everyone seemed to love it. The price of the bill was more than fair. I appreciate the friendly service and attention they offered to us. Thank you so much! read more

My family and I had a Sweet 16 birthday party for my cousin, we had the large room to the right of the restaurant. Peter was our waiter and I must say he made our experience phenomenal. All that we asked for from extra bread to constant water on the tables he was on top of. We were a party of about 55 people with the exception that people didn't show and he did all the service work by himself, 2 bus boys were helping him but for handling the job mainly on his own I must say he did an exceptional job. He even helped us decorate! Thank you Peter! and Thank you greenhouse for a wonderful party! highly recommend for family dinner parties or corporate events. read more

Came here for restaurant week yesterday. The menu was stacked with a good variety of items to choose from. The surf n turf (5 oz fillet mignon & 5 oz lobster tail) had great portions. The fillet mignon was delicious while the lobster was a bit on the bland side. The sides were DELICIOUS (clams & mussels)! Had a good experience here and the service here was very on point. read more

Attended a lovely "Tea Party" themed bridal shower in what I will refer to as the Greenhouse Room (furthest room). First and foremost, Lorraine is an exceptional host. She was extremely pleasant and accommodating. I would come back just to see her. The food was good and served quickly, especially for a large party. The penne vodka and balsamic dressing were not saturated with garlic, yet were flavorful. The shrimp scampi seemed to be a crowd pleaser. The only two reasons I could not give 5 stars: 1.) the women's bathroom is a single stall. A restaurant of this status and size should have 3 stalls, at the least. 2) the bridal shower chair and gift we'll have seen better days. We asked for them to be removed. Overall, this is a nice place for a nice day. read more

I was pleasantly surprised when I stopped in to have brunch here. Greenhouse did an amazing job providing Celiac-friendly meal options that ranged from including gluten-free croutons in my salad to making a gluten-free steak sandwich for me. In fact, it was my first time having a steak sandwich with garlic butter since changing my diet almost two years ago. Everything tasted great - the servings were hearty and we also enjoyed the unlimited brunch cocktails. The staff was very friendly and understanding and I wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

I have had Brunch here numerous times it is always delicious and a great price for 3 courses. Also been to a few parties, food was good and staff very accommodating. read more

We held my daughter's Bridal Shower at the Greenhouse Cafe on February 8, 2020 for approximately 30-35 guests. We were given the Garden space which was absolutely beautiful. Planning was done with Lorraine who was outstanding and so helpful. Food selections were plentiful and all were delicious. Our experience could not have been any better. All involved were gracious, warm and considerate. Our guests were so happy and many mentioned they would be using this venue in the future. An excellent experience. Thank you, Lorraine! read more