This is by far my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. I've been here several times now, and each visit I'm blown away yet again. The menu changes just about every day. The quality of the food is impeccable, and the care that goes into every dish is unmatched. This is a dining experience - not just a meal! read more

When you are so mesmerized by the inventive, amazing food that you forget to take a photo, you've found the right place. The kind of dining experience you always wished you could find....and here it is. ss read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant but was really disappointed. After the 5 course menu I was still hungry and the replacement options for dietary restrictions were not good. They replaced pasta was seaweed :(. The biggest plate was the dessert so I left feeling hungry yet sugared up. I hope the restaurant refines it's menu. Also they are cash only- who carries around that much cash? read more

I opened a yelp account to leave this review. That's how strongly dissatisfied I was with my experience and wonder the validity of the other reviews listed. My husband and I have lived in the area for 8 years and were excited to see what this new restaurant was all about. The white wine was warm. When I brought it up to the one server on staff she said "oh the box of wine just came in". We were there for over 3 hours and left starving. I would not recommend! read more

Honey Badger is a hidden gem. Very small and surprisingly wonderful on every level. The decor was simple and chic - artfully designed and built by the owners. We took the train from upper west side, enjoyed a slow and elegant brunch. The ginkgo beans were delicious and a lot of fun to eat with the wooden mallet served to crack them open. All dishes are elegant and artful created uniquely each day from the market's fresh items. I highly recommend a visit if you're in NYC area. read more

The food was great I have a French fries and cheese butter burger I like the food amazing work for me today so yeah I'm sure you can get

WOW. This was a wonderful experience all around. The owners change the menu every day and put a ton of love into everything. It is a bit pricey, but worth it! read more

Honey Badger is a can't-miss restaurant. If you love food and supporting local businesses, please make the trip -- it absolutely will not disappoint. The restaurant had a staff of two: the owners. It is a quiet and unassuming restaurant in an historic Brooklyn neighborhood. We enjoyed an exciting meal of wild-foraged fare (seaweed, wild mushrooms, escargot, ostrich egg mouse, caviar, game meats with pastry, the best squid I have ever had) while regaled by the owner's stories. As soon as I left, I wanted to return with more people. You absolutely must give it a try! read more

Loved the music, food and general vibe of the restaurant. I'm vegan and they accommodated my bf and I generously with local ingredients and a mouth full of flavors. I can't wait to go back! read more

This place is a gem! Came here for dinner on a week night and had an amazing evening, a really cosy atmosphere where you feel like you are eating at your very talented friends house. Some things to know: it's byob, the portions are small but delicious and you can book by calling or DMing the owner on instagram. I think there menu changes a lot so I'm looking forward to going back. Highlight of our meal was the ostrich tartare! Overall really interesting food, cooked right and a real work of art. read more

Honey Badger - The bill! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This restaurant is one of the most unique experiences in dining. I have been here a few times over the years and it is always a pleasure and mind blowing event. This latest dinner was another gem. Their food is always homemade and fresh. It's as if all the food is picked (or hunted) somewhere close by then prepared and served. Best described as fresh seasonal, local, foraged, wild foods that get hand crafted in a small kitchen for that day. Even the pasta is homemade. There are two ways to order, the Tasting menu or the extended Omakase menu. If you want the full experience take the latter, then you don't miss out on any of the unique dishes. Each course was a work of art. There was a salad with chickweed, ground cherries, lentils and sorrel. The other courses included local bay scallops, rabbit, pheasant mousse and a fresh pasta with farm picked arugula pesto. Between dinner and dessert a paw paw (truly native) fruit was served. Its creamy tropical taste is like no other. The dessert used wild apples from a feral orchard upstate. The owners Fjolla and Junayd make you feel like you are in their home and describe the ingredients of each dish for you as they serve you. They will accommodate any food guideline you may have, vegan, gluten-free etc. even though the menu is crafted each day. They just need advance notice of your needs. Eating here will open your eyes to the abundance nature is providing and how we have shamefully overlooked the treasures that have been right in front of us the whole time! read more

Always a pleasure visiting Honey Badger in Brooklyn. Menu is new and innovative and they never disappoint!

I am very new to the tasting menu scene, but Honey Badger was a perfectly unpretentious introduction. I loved hearing about the local, native ingredients and the service was so friendly and welcoming. We had made a very last minute reservation for my father's birthday and happen to have quite a few dietary restrictions, which they expertly handled on the spot and crafted our dinner accordingly. The food was delicious and exciting, and the experience was one I won't soon forget! Will definitely be back for special occasions in the future. read more

This is a cute spot with a nice vibe in Lefferts that is turning out some inventive dishes from an almost non existence kitchen in the back. However it is the most obscenely expense restaurant I have ever gone to. $170 pre fixed menu per person not including tip or drinks. We left feeling both under fed and way way over charged - a $500 meal this was not. They called to confirm our reservation twice since it was Valentine's Day, but neglected to mention the price or that it's a cash only place. I feel taken for a ride. read more

This place is crazy in the best possible way. The couple who own the place, and do the cooking, are passionate about wild, local, organic ingredients. The menu changes daily. The prices were not very expensive. I don't recall a single thing on the menu over $25. If fact, I would say the prices are very reasonable if you consider the expense associated with the ingredients. I look forward to going back and introducing Honey Badger to my friends. read more

Went a few months back and honestly, not a huge fan. The staff is very cool, but none of the stuff we had (ravioli, ostrich tartare, etc.) were super memorable. It's also quite pricy, considering, so I don't think I'll check it out again soon. read more

A great restaurant. It's unusual to have every thing everyone orders be a hit with really great service. The portions are not overwhelming but we left full and happy. read more

Extraordinary food. Fresh, interesting, imaginative. The dish of foraged greens and various vegetables was nothing short of spectacular. Can't wait to introduce my friends to it - it's great to have such a place in the neighborhood, we're happening! The owners who cook and serve are really lovely which doesn't hurt. read more

I almost never leave reviews, but this place is a complete and total waste of money. Food was ok, the ceviche was tasty, but the whole endeavor swallowed up our ENTIRE EVENING and left my husband and I both with a terrible stomach ache. We had a 7pm reservation, and didn't end up leaving the restaurant until 11.30pm because service took so, unbelievably, COMICALLY long, despite the fact that portions were beyond modest. When we arrived, we were told they were still printing menus because they had a wedding earlier that day, so we spent 30 mins waiting while they printed and cut menus. Then, after spending almost $300 on a meal that left us hungry afterwards - we went home to eat more food even though we legit may have food poisoning. On top of all of that, the final course, "jerk guinea fowl," was dry, salty, and SO BURNT it was almost impossible to swallow. If it wasn't so expensive, I would have left it on the plate. Go to Camille's if you want actually good jerk for a fraction of the price. Don't waste your time with Honey Badger. They stay true to their namesake, they don't give a fuck about serving good food in a timely manner. There are so many better restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

Delicious and unusual. Unique. There is nothing like this in the entire neighborhood. Special occasion restaurant. I still don't know what a crone or a gooseberry is but they were delicious. Terrific bread. Charcoal dessert. read more

What a great restaurant. So unique in every way (the owner - an industrial designer - built and designed the restaurant himself.) Fresh daily menu using locally grown food and the meals are amazing and beautifully prepared. We had root carpaccio made with aged bloom cheese, beets, radishes, purslane and homemade mushroom ravioli. Divine! read more

This restaurant. Is an absolutely unique and amazing experience. If you want to spend the night in a cool, intimate, beautifully designed space, listening to bomb music from all corners of the world, and eating EXQUISITE, experimental, high quality food- this is where you need to go. This place is not for grabbing a quick bite. Plan to sit for two hours, drinking your own beer/wine/whatever your heart desires (BYOB), and being surprised and delighted as the dishes roll out of the kitchen (which is in plain sight- this chef owned restaurant brings the behind the scenes to the forefront. You can watch as Junayd carefully prepares, cooks, and meticulously places your food on the plate). Don't come here already feeling extremely hungry! The dishes take a bit to come out and are not enormous portions. If you become 'hangry' you will loose the ability to appreciate what is really happening- a fusion of flavors, a creative mind at work, a complete dedication to humane, sustainable, ethical sourcing, and the blending of fine dining with an extremely personal, casual, warm restaurant experience. Go. to. this. place. read more

One of the best meals I've had in NYC. I actually made a yelp just to review this place because it is so dang good. The food was better than some Michelin star restaurants I've been too. The portions are small, but the dishes are so creative and flavorful. Incredible dining experience- catch this place while it is still a hidden gem in the neighborhood because it won't be for long read more

It's an experience. The cuisine is difficult to describe. The food is exquisite. This place is for those who can appreciate the richness in the food more than quantity of food. The balance of crispy, tangy, sweet, creamy and crunchy all into one. Savor every nibble. The ambiance is relaxed and great for neighborly conversations. The chefs/owner deliver the masterpieces to your table. read more

We have been 3-4 times now and have been blown away every time. The atmosphere is warm and the food is artistically delicious. Also it's nice to get a bottle of wine from next door and enjoy there. The menu changes often so I'm tempted to go every week. My kids love their daughter and they are patient with my kids. I can't wait to see what they do with the space next door as they grow and expand. Glad to support restaurants who choose local and organic foods as well! Glad we live close! See you guys soon! read more

I can see this place becoming a second home in my neighborhood. The charming couple who run this spot passionately create artistic cuisine: exquisite presentation more than matched by sublime flavors (check out their Instagram; I'd be happy to print some of their creations and mount on my wall!) I'm still salivating thinking about the duck sausage frittata I devoured yesterday. I had a chance to chat with them about their food geekery and their desire to serve real-deal locally sourced food in PLG. Creative & delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere--yes, this place is sure to be a regular spot for me read more

This is such a special and stunning place to have a fine dining experience right in Lefferts Gardens. Don't go in if you are in a hurry or if you need huge portions to feel like you had dinner. There is a different pace and a different vibe which we actually really enjoy-- we will sit and talk and dine for 2 hours and leave feeling totally high on the experience. The food is out of this world to a degree where I have no idea how they conceive of some of these dishes but the flavors are huge and sophisticated and sometimes downright bizarre. This is the coolest restaurant in Brooklyn. read more

From the moment we walked in out of the rain, the owners/chefs (and their daughter!) couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming to my husband and me and our toddler. The ceviche and octopus were perfectly constructed and full of bright flavor. The mushroom ravioli's butter and sage sauce managed to be flavorful without being heavy or oily, and the roasted vegetables were tasty and fascinating-- we couldn't identify the delicious orange vegetable and were delighted to be told it was bell pepper! The roasted pear and vanilla-beet ice cream was a perfect end to the meal. Everything was fresh and beautifully cooked and pres I can't rave enough about the service-- in addition to being friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, the owners even watched our son for a few minutes so we could enjoy our entrees! We will definitely be back and will recommend to our friends. read more

Honest Review: If you're looking for something to post on insta or snap chat, this is the place, but if you want good food for a price you would consider decent, don't go here. Everything at this place is intriguing, such as the squid ink pasta, ostrich, or the Szechuan flower that comes with a piece of sushi. Yet saying that, nothing here was good. Everything was bland and there were either too many or too little flavors. The one chef (which is also the only waiter), will take 30 minutes to prepare one simple dish. This isn't because it takes long to prepare, but he tries to make it very artsy, something that should be considered second after taste. I feel bad for the chef because he truly is a nice guy and he really brings a nice atmosphere to the place, but the food actually sucks and I hope he can change the menu (which he does weekly) to something more flavorful and rustic rather than artsy and bland or over the top. IMO I wouldn't go here unless you're willing to pay $100 for 4 small dishes that I would rate 4/10. read more

Honey Badger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I took my kids here and had a super delicious hot chocolate and Dutch pancakes. What a friendly and adorable family. Really wonderful, elegant space, yummy food. So happy to have them in the neighborhood. read more

Honey Badger - hot cocoa! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We went there for our anniversary and so glad we did. We did the tasting menu and what an experience. The owners (husband/wife team) were attentive and friendly. We loved the fresh ingredients, creative use of combining different ethic cooking techniques and ingredients, and most importantly, the chef's love for cooking! Looking forward to go back soon! read more

AMAZING restaurant in Brooklyn! I was absolutely thrilled with my evening here! The 7 course tasting menu was the perfect combination of art, innovation, and deliciousness! They accommodated me as a vegetarian (and my foodie guest was just as thrilled with their regular menu), which is much appreciated! The decor was also as beautiful as the culinary experience! read more

We came in on a Saturday evening with 4 people at 8.30 and left around 3 1/2 hours later. The last time I did such a thing was after the 14 course meal at Blue Hill Stonebarn. So far so good, we knew it is more of an experience, and that level of experimental cuisine is pretty brave for the neighborhood, so we went into it with an open heart and open mind. Interior design was definitely nordic inspired but then probably slipped into the trying-too-hard Pinterest section, so it was a tad crude and off-topic. Layout is tiny and feels cozy, like you are hanging out in your hobby chef-friends kitchen. The chef was doing excellent work, each dish was fun and flavorful. Some are so so ( babacoa water fowl), some are surprising (szechuan flower and honey) and some were straight awesome (peek-toe crab in courgette flower). Overall a fun dining experience, but we can't give all five stars because we still feel they need to grow, in organisation, in staff and also in knowledge. If you are sporting such a concept-heavy, crazy high maintenance restaurant, you need to know every single detail of the ingredients you are serving and be informative and unapologetic about it. Because there will be people like me asking questions, like what wild mushroom it is, why does it taste so much like regular shitake, did you make the black garlic yourself and where does this dish belong into your bold and imaginative wild-to-table concept? I guess time will show, where the Honeybadgers will go. Right now, I would say cool, quirky restaurant with lovely, entertaining owners, kudos to the amount of effort, very fancy for that neighborhood but needs to improve in style and concept presentation. read more

TIP: go after you've eaten and when someone else is paying. I went in December, party of four, only two other people in the restaurant. It took one hour to get a salad, it took another hour to get some risotto that was one tiny scoop and it was gone in a second. Then a tiny portion of duck. we spend about $30 each, and after 2.5 hours we had to go somewhere else to eat. The food is very good, no doubt, but it takes for ever and it's very expensive. I like fine dining and don't mind spending, but you have to feed me something and not take all night. I guess we should have spent twice as much and stayed there 4 hours to be satisfied. Not recommended. read more

OK. Want a culinary experience with wonderful chef/hosts? Come here. This place is very special. Wild fresh food to table was inventively and warmly prepared. We came here for a special occasion and it was better than expected. Everything great! Loved this place and look forward to coming back for great foraged and hunted foods. read more

Wow what a delicious and exciting experience. Course after course, unique and unexpected and super tasty dishes. A must visit! The team there is also so nice. read more

An exquisite gem in a back street in PLG, perhaps where one wouldn't expect it. For a few months now this couple have been serving up the dressiest, mot beautiful food in an entirely unpretentious atmosphere, and in the most friendly spirit. This is not a place to come if you want to fill up. but if you want to see and taste things you won't have come across before, this is the right place. read more

This place is just lovely. The owners are warm and generous, the food exquisite and unique, the room beautiful, like being in a birch forest. One of the most beautiful meals -- and most beautiful experiences -- I've had in recent memory. read more

My wife and I had read some great reviews about Honey Badger and were excited to go - last night we finally got to eat there and where extremely pleased. Honey Badger exudes passion; from the meticulously designed space to the beautifully crafted food, the restaurant is one of a kind. The love that goes into each dish (apparently the menu changes daily) is profound. Having read a review from the day before, I feel compelled to correct what clearly appears to be a deliberate attempt to bring the restaurants ratings down. To say that you've been in the restaurant industry for 10 years and that the food is 'bad quality' is quite simply a bare faced lie. Having read the reviews before going, it was very clear that this is a small place and that the experience is based on taking your time and enjoying the details. For the reviewer to complain that dishes kept coming out as 'on the house' is completely asinine. We too received dishes (and drinks) on the house and not only where they a surprise, they were also delicious. I am not in the restaurant industry, but I recognize when somebody is clearly passionate about what they do and is doing it for the love of it. The service may be slow, but it's because of the love that goes into each dish. The kind of food served here would easily be double the price in other New York establishments. As a couple who love our neighborhood, Honey Badger is an extremely welcome addition. This place deserves to thrive and I wish the owner the best of luck in her endeavors. read more

Delicious new restaurant in PLG. The menu is Italian/French/New American and ambitious, and nearly everything we had was great. The meal starter with a basket of homemade bread, including strange and good charcoal bread, and ended with one of the better desserts I've ever had - tiny, delicate blueberry tarts with charcoal-coconut ice cream. Pastas were tasty and fresh, and the lamb sandwich fabulous. Ambience relaxing and the couple that owns the place very warm. No liquor license but you can buy wine next door and Honey Badger will serve it. Very good addition to the neighborhood. read more