The Mayfield is a terrific spot for dinner on Franklin Ave. More upscale than most of its neighbors -- I'd rate it closer to $$$ than $$, at least for the area -- and damn good food. The portions were generous so I got a second dinner out of it tonight. Nice ambiance, friendly and quick service. As for the food: -kale salad: AMAZING. and huge. don't be deceived by the appearance of a plate of leaves -- there's cheese, some pine nuts, dressing - it's very filling. -Brussels sprouts special: thickly sweet and flavorful the way I never cook them at home, making them a great order when out. -some oysters: the BC ones were delicious -fairly good french fries, thin and short -a weird cauliflower puree pudding. Must have been a special because I don't see it on the menu, but it was a little heavy to eat as served. It made a great dinner on fancy crackers tonight at home. read more

I had a great dinner here last weekend. Beet salad was sweet and vinegar-y in the best way. I had the whole trout as my entree and it was delicious and flaky with a crispy skin. I topped it off coffee and a scoop of ice cream which did not disappoint. I recommend Mayfield and will definitely be back. read more

Swell. All the stuff from the horses to the later to the one hour all great. Enjoyed the food also. We had the steak tartare, cornmeal oysters, mushroom ravioli, steak frote and the trout was done w béarnaise sauce. All the foods were excellent except thought the béarnaise sauce for the trout was an odd choice read more

Finally went to Mayfield and can't wait to keep coming back. I first went for brunch - it was busy, but the atmosphere was energetic and my friends and I were well taken care of. Had the Shrimp and Grits, which were delicious. Super creamy and full shrimp with heads still on! The best part about this place is their daily happy hour though. $1 Oysters and $4 drafts everyday from 5-630. It's a great way to start off your night, grab a few rounds, and maybe even watch a game at the bar or just talk with your friends. Sharing plates during the HH is best, as you can try a whole bunch of their dishes. It's very chill here and am glad to have it in my hood. read more

Mayfield is my family's go-to spot for many occasions: taking friends and family out, business lunches, romantic dinners, brunch and oyster happy hour! We have had so many memorable times here over the past few years. Brunch is exceptionally good. While it isn't the most affordable, you get a lot of food and it doesn't seem that much more expensive than other brunch spots near by. The bacon egg and cheese and the poached eggs with grilled Tasso ham and grit cakes are two of our favorites. The steak and eggs is also perfect every time. While I wouldn't regularly have lunch at Mayfield due to the slightly pricey menu, it is a great option for business lunches and special occasions. The inclusion of a beer or glass of wine makes it an extra special experience. There are so many great options for dinner and the oysters are always a go-to accompaniment with dinner. We used to always get the fried oyster bellies, but we're sad when they were taken off the menu due to high oyster belly costs. The fish and chips is huge and a great item to share. Other notable dishes are the gnocchi, spoon bread and collards. My only small critique would be that we have had a few unpleasant experiences trying to get a table before the other party arrives. When we take friends or family out for dinner and we are meeting them, we would really like to be able to go 10 minutes early and make sure we get a seat as to make it easier for the other party. We often have to negotiate with the hostess to let us sit 10 minutes and order a drink before the other 1/2 arrives and we have also had to plead with the hostess to allow us to sit at a regular table instead of the high tops. When having a long dinner with friends and family, it's really best to be sitting at a comfortable table in comfortable chairs. When we have not been permitted to sit at a regular table, we often order less and opt out of extra drinks and desserts as it is not as comfortable. I completely understand when it is incredibly busy and the hostesses do not want to give up a table before the rest of our party arrives or the high tops are the only option, however, this always happens when the restaurant is barely occupied. As loyal customers, it would definitely make us feel better to have less of a discussion regarding seating when there are options available. Despite seating issues, we can't praise Mayfield enough and we recommend this restaurant any time we have the opportunity. We will absolutely be back soon! read more

Really enjoyed FINALLY trying this Crown Heights staple! Came for dinner on Friday night (had reservations) at 730PM; Party of 4. They change up their menus seasonally so while they have their staples, there were some new additions to both the food and cocktail menu. I tried the first cocktail on the list (vodka based) but subbed out for gin - it was so nice and refreshing! Wish I could remember what it was called. For apps, we tried the chicken liver mousse, sweet corn and summer tomato salad! I thought all were wonderful the mousse and the salad really stood out! Super tasty! For entrees, the table ordered the fried quail (yum and good portions), the egg plant (really tasty and light), the gnocchi (would suggest more as a brunch item) and short rib pasta (also super tasty). Sadly didn't have room for dessert! Worth a try! read more

All is forgiven. We went late last night (Saturday night), had a wonderful woman serving us (didn't like the guy last time), stuck to favorite dishes (mushroom ravioli and chicken liver pate), added dessert (Olive oil cake and an extra mint gelato) and tried several of the red wines by the glass (including generous tasters to find which we liked best). When everything goes right, which it did, this place is the best read more

Went last night for dinner. First thing - they have an automated reservation system so you can go down the street for a drink while you wait! The food was delivious. We had the kale salad (super filling), and a ravioli for appetizers. Ravioli was small, but they were both delicious. For dinner we had the burger and fish and chips. Burger was AMAZING - so big, so delicious, perfectly done. The fish and chips were a bit deep fried for my liking, but tasted really good. Overall, worth the price, worth the wait. Will definitely be going back here! read more

I am not hesitating on the five stars. And I am not a five star guy. The sea scallops were cooked perfectly. That is a rarity to be sure. The bed of shrimp-scamp risotto took it over the top. Splendidly briny fresh oysters. I could go on. My wife insists the ambiance down to the graphic design of the menu drew us way in to the elegant AND homey interior. Yes we also had the steak tartar. The bartender topped us off with an Italian digestif that took it all down with silky perfumed rightness. Check it out. read more

Mayfield - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time going into this spot. The food was unbelievably delicious, my only gripe is, it took a little long to come to the table,that I can forgive because it was top notch when it did arrive read more

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Really liked the place. Had some happy hour beers, Oysters on happy hour special until 6:30. Really nice looking space. Service was quite good. Incidentally, the review below is funny. John really does have 76 1 star reviews out of his nearly 200 yelp reviews. Wow this guy makes a point to get on the web when something goes wrong. That said, my trout was quite good but it was salty. Not bad salty, but it certainly did not lack for salt; lets put it that way. read more

A really nice meal at Mayfield. The setting is very nice and comfortable. The food was amazing, especially the brussels sprouts. My friend had the patty melt which they loved. Another had the fish and chips and liked that as well. I had the shaved kale salad which was excellent. We shared a bottle of wine which was $55. When I checked the wine on the Vivino app it showed a price of $13. I expect a markup but not quite that much. Other than that one thing I highly recommend Mayfield read more

Visited this place 25NOV2016 and ordered the gnocchi, pork chop, kale salad and fries. Kale salad... they had topped the salad with a cheese that was very salty. Taste salad outside of that. The fries were typical bar fries. They did a good job though of cooking them right to make them crispy firm and soft in the inside. The gnocchi was heavy and filling. Very tastey. Not much to complain about. The pork chop was delicious and well prepared. The menu changes seasonally which is nice. The only down part is that the dishes all seemed very salty. read more

Wow!!! is what you'll say after a night spent at Mayfield. The vibe is spot on- relaxed but bustling. Amazing music and sound. Friendly, attentive wait staff who seemed genuinely proud of the food- as they should be! My meal was sick! If you like oysters, it's a no brainer, get you ass over there now! And you should throw in some ceviche for an added treat (it comes with popcorn!). I've been twice already in two weeks- yes, it's that good - and have loved everything. One night we went casual and had oysters, a burger and the sickest Cuban you've ever had (apparently the chef was written up for his Cuban a few years ago in NYmag- believe the hype!). The second time we went more upscale- kale salad (sick!!!) scallops (rich and buttery), veal pappardelle (outrageous!) and a brownie sundae for desert. Oh and the cocktails were great too! Try the honey bourbon one- mmmmm! You really can't go wrong here. Stop by for a drink at the lovely bar and order an app or two. Or go whole hog as i did- TWICE! You won't regret it. Your welcome :) read more

I'm so glad that my husband, our little girl and I were able to eat at Mayfield during our visit to Brooklyn last week. We loved Mayfield--everything about it. From the simple yet really nice decor and feel of the restaurant to the food and the service staff. We arrived at happy hour (about 30 minutes before dinner time). We started off with 6 oysters and a couple of their draft beers. We ordered 6 additional oysters and would have kept ordering more if I didn't have my heart set on the buttermilk fried quail (which was amazing--the quail itself was seasoned and breaded lightly and to perfection. But my fave on the plate was the spoon bread....oh my--just a puff of buttery goodness. Before the quail, my husband and I split the Grilled Octopus appetizer-it was served with Glazed Berkshire Pork Belly, White Beans, & Arugula..I think we devoured it in like 30 seconds.....so good! For dinner, my husband had the Berkshire Maple Blt and he loved it. We swapped tastes and were both equally pleased with the other persons plate. Unfortunately, we had no room in our bellies for dessert but hopefully on our next trip:). Lastly, I want to acknowledge the staff for being so kind and friendly and most importantly for being patient with our little girl. She's 16 months old and has recently developed a disdain for sitting down so although she's behaved and adorable, she still on the loose and at times might get in the way. The restaurant was pretty quiet when we got there so initially we were the only table which made it a little easier. As the restaurant got a little busier, we tried to eat a little quicker in hopes of getting our busy bee out of there before she wreaked too much havoc on the place. The waitstaff was so wonderful about it, all of them playfully acknowledged her and didn't seem to mind an additional helper. I waited tables for over 10 years so I know that it takes a certain personality and atmosphere to make people feel welcome and Mayfield did just that. Thank you! So yum!! read more

Staple neighborhood restaurant. Love drinking wine and oysters at happy hour, having a Kale Salad for brunch, or indulging in the steak for dinner. You've heard all this before. I'm really here to talk about the Cauliflower Custard. This delightful dish is just the right amount of rich, especially if you cut it with a dry white wine. And there's not much I like more than roasted broccoli. They also have what I consider to be one of the better burgers I've had, and definitely the best anywhere nearby. Enjoy! read more

Holy crap. Just got home from dinner at Mayfield and, DAYUM, it was so good. Really lovely experience all around: service, food, ambience, etc. We got several things and split - not a one disappointed. Kale Salad (so fresh, so green). Buffalo Mozarella (pesto w ramp, snap peas, holy moly). Steak Tartare (deeeelish...horseradish put it over the edge into heavenly). Burger (w/ cheddar and caramelized onions and frieds - nom). Trout (really delish flakey skin...probably my least favorite of all, but still VERY good). If I wasn't moving back to Texas in 7 days, I would certainly be making this a neighborhood regular thing. Looks like they have great happy hour specials ($1 oysters and drinks). Great addition to the hood! read more

My boo-piece & decided to give the restaurant I've heard so many good things about a try for a late dinner & some good wine Iast night. I love quality cuisine in a non-stuffy but stylish environment so definitely was impressed by the serious food and drinks on the menu coupled with TuPac blasting from the speakers when we sat down. Actually, we ended up being blown away on every level by our experience there...I really didn't expect that! Feel so lucky to live walking distance from a great restaurant like this nowadays....guess gentrification has it's perks. If you haven't eaten @ Mayfield, get your ass there ---STAT!! My bf & I shared a porterhouse steak....one of the best steaks I've had outside a steakhouse....just delicious!!! And perfect for 2! Our Cote du Rhone went fantastically with it, as did the arugula & blue cheese that it's served with !! We were sooooo amazed . But that's not all....we started with 2 mind-blowing apps that I could eat everyday of my life and be more-than contented.... The ricotta gnocchi and the ramps!!! WOW! While we wished there were more Ramos on the ramp app, the sauce, mushrooms & mushroom pate was unbelievably delicious, as were the actual ramps. Who knew gnocchi and turnips could taste like a high-end Mac and cheese? It did to me....that app is just heaven! The service was impeccable too. We had more wine at the bar after dinner...Iove the bar atmosphere and the bar tender who worked last night...funny and social in just the right way! The decor is so inventive and interesting....love Mayfield on every level!!! read more

Yum! I had the best meal at Mayfield. As a vegetarian, I loved having so many options, and ultimately ordered the Ramps appetizer and Cauliflower custard entree. Both were amazing. My husband went for the Gnocchi appetizer and steak entree. Everything was amazing. We enjoyed delicious cocktails, great company, and outstanding food. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts could not have been better. Thanks Jacques & Lev for opening such a great place. Look forward to coming again! read more

5 stars for service - we had a redhaired waitress who was really warm and welcoming. We were there for brunch, and it was yummy, fantastic fries and bacon. Reason I'm scoring low is because of how much resistance I faced to make a reservation. I went to their website, tried to RSVP, was prompted to sign up for a service called Resy. No, I don't want to sign up for a service, give my information and be inundated with emails to eat at one restaurant one time. So I call, the voicemail says email us your reservation, so I do. I get a response email "We can't accept reservations for under 6 via email, please use Resy." ooook. So I call in the morning, and say "Hey, it's my mom's birthday, I don't want to sign up for a service I don't need, can I just have a reservation for 2 at 11:30am?" And the guy goes, "Wellll we reallllyy ask that all of our customers download and use Resy." uhhhh, no. I'm on the phone with you right now, you can't make a reservation? "I can't technically reserve you a table, but you can just walk in and you'll probably be fine." My suggestion is you rethink that policy... read more

3rd times the charm... Been to Mayfield 3 times now and ready to roll out a solid review. It's a great, new American style spot. Let's start with the food. I had Fish and Chips twice (lame, right?). The fish is pollack--a solid choice, when fresh, and Mayfield's take delivers. Comes neatly topped on a big bowl of thin, crisp English-style fries, with a healthy serving of malt vinegar, ketchup, and tartar sauce (100). Thoroughly enjoyed the meal both times. Though none of the more creative menu offerings appealed to me personally, I don't always dine alone. Certain that my compadres enjoyed their more adventurous choosings. Some highlights included the Shrimp Ceviche and the Boar Belly entree. Solid beer choices; wines look alright, too. Service is not overly friendly, nor should it necessarily be. Their style's more on the side of solid and professional. Waitstaff as a whole is attentive and makes it happen. So, as you've probably gathered by this boring review, this is a solid, if slightly mundane spot buoyed up by its trendy, fun location. Perhaps it's telling that I can't, for the life of me, remember what I had the second time I ate there; but it's nonetheless a fun place to come with friends, drink some good beers and unwind. A solid 4 stars. read more

Favorite place in the area. I've been for Brunch and dinner several times, and it's always been great. The omelette might have been the most well constructed, solid piece of egg I've ever had. The corned beef tongue is especially delicious. The brunch bartender, Sean, is an awesome, very friendly guy. read more

Waited an hour and told me they forgot to enter my order. Bad service. Who knows about the food.

A very good and satisfying meal in all. The fried pickles were an absolute revelation (normally I really don't even care for pickles), and the olive oil cake was sublime. Please bring back the steak tartare and life will be complete!!! read more

Only been here for BRUNCH, since dinner items are a bit odd. I got the benedict and it was good. The place is huge, no wait for a seat unless you come here in a large group. The coffee is a little weird here. It's French press, but looks kind of watery. read more

I'm addicted to their $1 oyster happy hour. Have been twice in one week and am dreaming about going back again. I've been for dinner a couple times, too, and everything is solid. The spoon bread is especially yummy. I think the only downside for me is that it gets crowded very quickly, so go early! read more

This place is awesome! I try to come if we're feeling like we have a little extra money since it is pretty expensive. I think my favorite is the roasted oysters without the prosciutto. I also love their cauliflower custard dish. They have pretty good pescatarian and vegetarian options, but it gets super crowded here. I'd recommend going on an off time (usually can get a table after 9pm) or make a reservation. read more

Fantastic service! All of the food was great but the mushroom ravioli is out of this world!

3.5 stars. Burger was good, but I still have LaFrieda's patty seared into my taste buds. The fries were delish. Trout was also good. Service was good too. All in all an A-OK experience. Tip: Check out the sexy door handle! read more

My friends and I came here for dinner on a weeknight, and we took advantage of their great happy hour (half priced drafts, woo!), and then sat down to order food. Unfortunately, the great value didn't extend to the food menu, but I enjoyed the offerings anyway. I opted for the cauliflower custard entree, which came with caramelized onion farro and roasted broccoli. Although it sounded like health food, the custard was extremely rich and definitely satisfied me. Others at the table got the corned beef tongue plate, the brussels sprouts, and the spoon bread as a side. The brussels sprouts really are just brussels, though they are delicious, so be aware that it won't be a real meal. Basically, my friends found that the portions of the non-entrees were delicious but small, and afterwards we went to a pizza place since they were still hungry. read more

Mayfield. What can I say about Mayfield? The place is perfectly suited for a neighborhood like Park Slope, the east coast's closest thing to Portland. The menu rotates pretty regularly and the highlight was the seared sea scallops in the summer. They came with a jalapeno sauce over corn risotto, a masterful dish. There's also $1 oysters here during happy hour which is always welcome. read more

Love this place, took my nephew who eas visiting from out of town for vrunch and now everytime he viaits we must go to Mayfield. My favorite is thebspicy chicken sandwich. read more

Amazing chef and service. We had the beet and carrot salads (delicious) and the Cacio E Pepe was legit the best thing I've ever had. Lamb and Brussels were AMAZING!! Will for sure come back here for chef Lawrence. He came to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. Love everything about this adorable restaurant. read more

Mayfield - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came back here for dinner- my friend and I ordered the pork chop and the quail from the entrees menu. The pork plate was huge but the quail looked tremendously tiny. They gave us what looked like two anorexic wings on a rectangular plate w/ a tiny round piece of spoon bread and a heaping pile of collard greens in a souffle bowl. I was not happy with that dish- $22 for a miniscule portion? No. Thankfully the pork chop platter was really good and filling. If you want value for your buck I do not recommend the Quail nor the Corn Custard entree- I kept looking over the next table where someone ordered it and the expression on the girl's face was pure WTF; her friend had to share her own burger with her so she won't be hungry. Big portions: burgers, pork chop, trout, fish and chips. All the others will not satiate your hunger. Brunch/Lunch is a better option. read more

Came to happy hour here on a Monday and got some oysters and drinks. Everything is pretty standard stuff, but what was nice was just how cheap things were for happy hour. Oysters were $1 each and drinks were $4. The quality was OK, but considering it was so cheap, it was worth it (although I don't know if it would've been worth the money had it been regular time). I've never really tried oysters before, but it was decent although the size of the oyster was pretty small. Anyway, will be back to check out the rest of the menu. I love the ambiance here - it's literally a hole in the wall, and sort of reminds me of a speakeasy because the entrance is difficult to notice and easy to miss. It's nice and cozy inside, and the staff is pretty personable. read more

This place had been on my list for quite a while and I finally made it there last weekend for brunch. Really enjoyed it. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 toddlers, but as luck would have it, there was a 6-seater just waiting for us when we walked in. Boom! Among us, we had the fried clam bellies (generously sized, lightly battered, delicious dipping sauce), the shredded kale salad (light, savory and delicious), the french toast (challahhhh!), the cuban sandwich (decadent and delicious, as it should be), a burger (juicy and well-appointed), and the fried quail (lightly battered, tender and delicious, but pretty small portion). Everything was well received. The bloody maries were good, there's a nice beer selection, and although the place was slammed, the service was polite and attentive. I liked the vibe of the place, which is lively and cool, but not over the top with flannel, hunting boots, beards or tattoos. I'd definitely return here, particularly for brunch, and recommend it highly. read more

Another one of my favorites in crown heights. Chicken sandwich with fries was a large portion and tasty. Fries were high quality. Cauliflower custard was awesome. Fish and chips was alright, not as good as the chicken sandwich. Definitely recommend this place. Wait can be long and they don't take reservations over the phone or online which is annoying but you can put your name down and head over to crown inn to grab a drink while you wait. read more

Mayfield - Chicken and slaw with fries - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I would give a ZERO if possible!!! We didn't even get to sit in and eat. We called to make reservations but the Automated system said we had to make reservations via email. So I emailed them for a reservation later in the day and never got confirmed. We ended up going anyways to see if we could get seated. We walked in and a man approached us and asked us what we needed. We said seat for two, he asked us if we made a reservation and we said yes but no one got back to us. He said everyone is on the floor and we can't read our emails. Then I said ok, asked if the several tables we saw, was empty. The waiter automatically puts his hands up gesturing for me to stop talking and yells "EXCUSE ME!! Like I said we did not see your email since we are all on the floor." 1- you should never put your hand up to ANY customer in the way you did. And you don't yell either!! 2- The proper way is for you to apologize for not being organized enough to have someone regulating your reservations. If you apologized and we couldn't sit it wouldn't be a big deal. It's the way you rudely went about the situation. Never eating here and letting everyone I know about how we were treated. read more

Googled 1$ oysters spots in NYC and picked this one. Oysters were amazing, so fresh and so good. Will definitely keep this place in mind for future. read more

Mayfield - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They have a few very intriguing dishes; like the cow tongue hash with poached eggs. I had the Atlantic Benedict, which was an eggs Benedict with cured salmon. The food was satisfying but as usual I find the staffing to either overwhelmed or a bit inattentive (I tried eating once before but due inattentive staff and a wait time I chose to dine elsewhere). The worst part of the service was the when the couple that sat next to me at the bar 15 minutes after I placed my order, was served before me! Good save; the bartender noticed and quietly sent the assisting bartender to get my food . As far pricing and food, they can't beat my favorite brunch spot but the food was solid. I would have given 4 stars if not the issue with getting my food late. read more