Amazing Ukrainian food! Great service and beautiful interior and fun music. Would come again!

I have been to the Hot Potato House many times, but always for a casual meal. This time, we were looking for a place to celebrate holidays with my trivia team, a tradition since 2018, and when I asked for the recommendations of a place that would have reasonably priced banquet options with delicious and plentiful food, many people have overwhelmingly mentioned this place. In fact, the owner happened to be in that Facebook group as well and responded immediately to let me know there were several options to meet our budget. He was willing to work with us, make modifications to the set banquet menu that we have requested, and then gave us an additional discount for being in that FB group. On top of that, he threw in the Samovar experience on the house. When we came, we were seated in the second room and the feast began. OMG, the quantity, variety and quality of food was top notch. Everything was fresh, delicious, properly seasoned and so filling. The kurnik was the bomb, what a beautiful presentation and so yummy. By the time the main course came, I was stuffed, so I did not try any of it, but there was plenty to take home and many of us took advantage of it. Now onto the service. When you come here, it really feels like you are coming to a warm, inviting house where you are always welcome and well taken care of. This time, Elya took care of all 15 of us, and it was not a small feat, running around, bringing dishes, taking away empty platters, changing plates, filling drinks, serving some of the dishes. All with a smile, jokes, laughter, making us feel so relaxed. We never lacked for anything during the entire 4 hours that we were there. Everyone commented on what a great evening it has been and while I was the one who took care to organize it, none of it would have been possible without this exceptional place. Many people have said how they really want to come back here for another celebration. In fact, I am thinking of coming here with family next week when my older kids are in town and to bring my in-laws. I know we will be welcome with a smile and pure deliciousness. read more

Amazing, fresh food! Live music, cozy ambiance. I will definitely be returning and bringing my friends. I recommend the vareniki with potatoes and the classic pelmeni with meat! Service is quick as well. read more

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During COVID time - we came here because of cozy and spacious outside dining, but will keep on visiting because of the great food and welcoming stuff! We tried stuffed potatoes with mushrooms (5/5) and pork (5/5), harcho soup (5/5 as well). We also tried sea ​​buckthorn tea and apple pie - delish. (6/5 ha) Definitely visit this place if I'm the area! read more

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Authentic food, quick service! The place has several sections with distinct styles and pleasant music

The food is absolutely out of this world! The atmosphere is amazing and the service is top-notch! If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply have a good meal, this is definitely the place! read more

The food was like home cooking, they had a fabulous 30% off appetizer-I chose the eggplant-they gave me bread with it, offered tap water-I was on a budget today. I'll come back again and try their special items-so many appealing choices on menu. The service was SWEET. The ambulance was "peaceful, with a great breeze outside and up beat music" read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere, and the folks who work there are just the best. Absolutely worth visiting Coney Island just to have a bite here. read more

Doesn't look much when you walk by. But I am happy when got inside. That's a very cozy place. Big variety of food . They don't serve alcohol though. We loved the potato patties and baked vareniki. The service was great too. And the way they serve tea is awesome- old Russian tradition- Samovar. We will be back again. read more

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Hot Potato House is a Eastern European restaurant in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY. They serve more than just hot potatoes. The food is good, the dessert is better and the ambience is casual. My friend and I met for dinner during the week. It was after a rain storm and we welcomed a respite from the rain. A large family feasted and laughed in the main dining room. We were seated between the two dining areas. We ordered: Potato latkes with lox- this was delicious! Crispy potato pancakes with smoked lox and a fried egg. So many textures with the right amount of salinity. Crepes with salmon caviar- the crepes was smooth with slightly crisp edges. The caviar was good. Pork leg with sauerkraut and fried baby fingerling potatoes- The pork leg was massive! It was enough to feed 4-6 people. The pork was tender and juicy. The sauerkraut helped to cut into the rich fattiness of the pork. The potatoes added a welcome texture. Tiramisu- This was good typical Tiramisu. Tender ladyfingers soaked in espresso, layered with cream. Tart Tatten- this was a caramelized homemade apple tart with ice cream and topped with a rum sauce. It took a good 30 min to make. It was excellent! Buttered carmelized edges, sweetened apple with the creamy bitter rum sauce. You must eat it there! I loved it. Pro tip: do not take this dessert home. K and my friend found this dessert unpalatable after the textures have melded and the bitter sauce has soaked in. I would return if in the area! I would definitely order the latkes and lox and the tart tatten again! read more

Don't be fooled by their exterior. The signage looks like it's made for a fast food joint, but the interior is rustic and has a "farmhouse" aesthetic. I came here last night for a family dinner and our host pre-ordered our meal. The appetizers (mostly cold dishes/salads) were out and ready for us upon arrival. Everything was light and fresh. Then the hot dishes came out. The latkas were crispy and soft. The interior was a little moist for my liking, but a decent latka nonetheless. The roast pork leg was very tender but the heat was unevenly distributed as I got a mix of cold and lukewarm meat, while others got hot pieces. I can only speak for the lamb in the meat combo, but it was well done and tough. The flavor was nice but it was a hard chop to chew. Overall, I left with a satisfied and full belly. The restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood so if you're driving, be prepared to walk several blocks as there are limited areas to park. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! The pork tenderloin was smoked, tender, and served in a savory glaze. Absolutely amazing! Excellent drinks and friendly sevice. Definitely a new favorite of mine! read more

Pretty busy restaurant but there is plenty of seating inside! Quick service, and great check in deal for Yelpers! The food arrived quickly: save your appetite when you come here to dine. Large portions so you'll leave here stuffed! I would highly recommend: Duck Salad Tuna tartare I really wanted to get a potato latke but went with the house special latke with meat. Imagine a huge potato meatloaf. Overall great place, great food! read more

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Really good Russian dishes with potatoes. The potato with chorizo was juicy inside and crunchy on the outside. So so good! As a desert we chose a tart that are freshly made when you order and it comes hot with ice cream on top. read more

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They did not fail to please!! Very cool Eastern European Restaurant The food was super delicious and we felt great afterwards Everything was very fresh with plenty of flavor. Decor is super important This vibe is date night material I especially love how the natural lighting lights up one of the eo in the daytime. read more

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Food here was tasty. A bit on the expensive side though. But the ingredients they use are fresh and I was satisfied with the various options they have. read more

Cozy atmosphere, comfort food, friendly, attentive and accommodating staff. Overall a positive experience. read more

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Good food! Great service! Live music! Friendly atmosphere! Recommend to try their Smoky Pork main course! Mixed drink happy hour from 2pm-6pm recommended! read more

Went here for my Dads birthday, food 10/10, service 10/10, ambiance 10/10, the lamb chops are 10/10 too ! read more

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Went to eat at the Hot Potato House for a second time in the last month. We enjoyed the food and the service was very friendly. Our favorite was the tartaten for desert. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a casual meal with family or friends. read more

Hot Potato House has been the site of many family gatherings. The service is always attentive and helpful and the food is yummy home style cooking. I rarely get meat here but all the potato variations and soups are delicious. Kids eat free if adults order $30+ M-Th, which is a nice touch. Home made fruit punch is refreshing and tasty. read more

An absolutely amazingly delicious food, awesome staff and service. Super fresh, highly recommended.

Great food, nice wait staff, and a cute place! The food came out quickly. We got the potato with pork and latkes. Definitely recommend.

Probably my favorite Russian Restraunt in South Brooklyn. The food is always great, and it's not pricey.

We loved our dinner at Potato House. Great atmosphere with live music. The skirt steak on a salad was delicious as were the potato pancakes and perogies. Nice service too. Excellent! read more

Love this place! Loving kind warm people and delicious food. the staff sang to my mom on her 75th birthday and we were all in tears.

This is exactly the type of Russian feast I had in mind when I started the trek to Brighton Beach. Don't let the name fool you - Hot Potato House is much more than just potatoes. This is not a complaint at all, but more of a heads up that might actually work out in your favor: there's no alcohol, but the BYOB rule is strongly encouraged. A little wine and liquor store is conveniently located right around the corner. You can also give your waiters cash, and they will be happy to bring back alcohol to you from the next door restaurant, Anyway Cafe, whose adorable garden is honestly worthy of a visit after dinner too. We had 3 appetizers here - okroshka (cold summer soup), veal tongue, and salo assortment (variety of fatty pork lard). The first two were absolute perfection to me, but the salo was a pretty solid option as well. Now if you're looking to get a dessert, the tiramisu was just a little hidden gem that almost got away - treat yo'self! So worth it! This place is full of Russian culture - from the staff, to the visitors that are mostly clear regulars, to the tasty food that reminded me of the childhood food goodies I indulged in growing up in Eastern Europe. I will be back, that is a fact. Do svidaniya! read more

Loft By Hot Potato - Left to right: Veal Tongue, Assorted Salo, Okroshka. Pure awesomeness! - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm a huge fan of Eastern European cuisine, and there's really no better place to get some tasty, authentic nosh than 'Little Odessa' aka Brighton Beach. I found yet another gem in the area! This one is a bit further from the main strip, and technically in Manhattan Beach, but is still BYOV (vodka) and has similar menu items. This one however is heavy on the potato plates, hence the name. We ordered potato latkes for the kiddos (choice of apple sauce or sour cream). There were so many varieties to choose from, even stuffed options, which I have never seen before! Wow! We also ordered the fried potatoes with mushrooms. If you've never had fried potatoes from this type of restaurant, you just must! They are incredible, and these were some of the best I've had! Fried to golden perfection, just the right amount of garlic taste, loaded with meaty mushrooms and topped with fresh dill! Yum!! They have many other varieties if mushrooms aren't your thing. There's also pierogis too! We also strayed from our normal go-to (the Greek salad) at these types of places and chose the pumpkin avocado salad because the mix of unlikely ingredients was just so intriguing! It was absolutely delicious! Topped with pumpkin seeds, which gave it a nice crunch, and tossed in a nice citrus orange dressing giving it a hint of tang. Definitely worth a shot to share for the table. The menu was loaded with tempting choices and they also have daily and seasonal specials. If we had a bit more time, I would have liked to end our filling meal with tea service. It's always an extra special treat at these restaurants and this one in particular had beautiful tea urns I noticed on the bar! Happy hour is from 6-8pm daily where mixed drinks are just $5. Live music on the patio from 9-12pm on weekend nights. Service was fine and the place was lovely and darker with a nice mix of opulence and vintage type decor details. My only compliant would be it was very hot inside. I will note it was an unseasonably warm day no one was expecting, but still, we were uncomfortable. I would love to come back with a large group and sit outside for dinner! It looks like it could be a real good, lively time! *Watch the parking signs on the main streets. There are some spots on the residential streets. Valet is available also. read more

Latke with mushroom and cheese are a good size. Probably will be able to take home leftover

amazing homestyle East Europe foodsuper serving by Sergiy! love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank u guys

Went to hot potato house for dinner for the first time since it has been suggested to me quite a lot over the last year. There were a few outstanding dishes and some not so great but overall I have to say it was a good experience. The highlights were: 1) these stuffed potato and mushrooms things that looked like over sized cutlets - yum 2) The leg of lamb was great 3) Filet mignon cooked as asked perfect medium rare 4) the short ribs were liked by all but me 5) the pumpkin Salad 6) there was a meat and cheese app it was pork so I didn't try it but it was loved by all who did The tar tar was surprisingly decent as was the stroganoff (I didn't try it). The latkas were a disappointment along with the potatoes and mushrooms home style which were ok but that's about it. read more

Excellent pieroges and latkes. Good service and price. Live music playing in the background and yummy drinks. We'll come back again. And the whole Brighton beach scene is very cool. read more

Ordered a 23$ entree (ole lamb) the order contained probably about 2 ounces of meat on the bone, extremely small portion for the price not even enough for one person. I feel they took advantage of the current situation and the fact that we ordered delivery, all portions in the order were too small for the price paid. I would not recommend ordering delivery again Editing to add that we were very impressed with how the situation was resolved by the owner. The replacement dish was much better than the original. We were happy that the owner took the time and effort to address our concerns. Thank you! read more

Potato Latkes Stuffed with Meat Melted cheese covers on potato Meat is stuffed in between two layers of potato With creamy sauce at the bottom Take a big bite and you can enjoy the different texture all in once Salmon Steak Salmon with pomegranate sauce mashed potatoes with broccoli on the side A good choice when you want something light but flavored Chateaubriand Steak Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon with Foie Gras on top The strong flavor of each just perfectly work together in your mouth Best choice when you feel like having a fancy lunch read more

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Been going here for years with my family and friends. They never disappoint. They're draniki are amazing, especially the draniki with mushrooms and cheese. I have tried many different dishes here and its hard to go wrong. If you're someone who loves potatoes, this is definitely the place for you. Servers are always very friendly and accommodating. read more

Loft By Hot Potato - Draniki with lox and poached egg - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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They have great Children Menu and Gluten Free Manu! Just in love with a place! I will recommend it to all my friends!!! Today I tried amazing light salad with berries! Just in Love with a place! Definitely I will come back! read more

Loft By Hot Potato - Today I tried amazing light salad! Very nice atmosphere, light music. Place is good for special events like wedding, birthday party! - Russian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Took my parents to this spot a while ago and we were all impressed by the quality and quantity. Amazing food and as ethnic albanians we LOVED IT read more

What an incredible place! I came in with a bunch of friends for a 40th birthday party celebration. We were treated like family! Anna, our magical waitress, was warm and kind, recommended dishes, vodkas, and even sang with us. The food is EXCELLENT. Everything we ate was divine. Best latkes I've had outside of my family's house, and the perogis are like clouds. Even the brown bread they serve pre meal is delicious. The horseradish vodka was also a treat. So special! Nothing could have been better. read more

Came here the other night to celebrate a Birthday, mistake. The waitress/hostess (Anna) was impossibly rude and immediately ruined the mood of everyone in my party (including my 11month old son). The food was average at best but for the prices charged id say even below average. Considering the latkes were their "specialty" they were probably the worst thing there (didnt even feel freshly made but more like re heated). The foi gras was in a word - not good. The tuna tartare was too salty and served on a pile of cream cheese (tuna on cream cheese? What?) anyway this place is bad dont waste your money (unless rude servers and subpar overpriced food is your thing). read more

The best choice at this hard time. Valet parking, outdoor seating, excellent food. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for good food at cozy place read more

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