I went to Olmsted last night to celebrate my husbands birthday and had a pleasant experience. We sat in a little shack in the garden. There was also outdoor garden area with heating lamps if you are waiting for tables & wants to have a drink. Food here was casual fine dining which were light and flavorful. Overall food tasted relatively healthy and I also find staffs at the restaurant friendly. I thought price was good ($89 for 4 course menu) and was satisfied with the amount of the food but my husband who is a big eater wasn't full after the dinner and had another small meal at home. One thing I liked about their menu is that they also provided non alcoholic pairings with pre-fixed menu which I appreciate as a light drinker. They also had some really cool looking cocktails. Even though we visited on Wednesday night this place was packed and I think Olmsted is a great casual but nice place to have a dinner with friends. read more

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Finall take my foodie pilgrim to Olmsted for pre-VDay celebration! Didn't disappoint! Creative cooking meets fresh locally sourced ingredients. Olmsted recently switched to tasting menu only . Great, less work for me ;P Starting off with the popcorn monkfish bites with lime leaf - light, savory and perfect to go with the paired bubby. Duck ham air-baguette (say what!?) was a pleasant surprise - a cross between bread stick and duck ham crostini. I would consider remaking this at my next house cocktail party. And the rubataga soup, a off-the-beaten-path veggie choice , is akin the savory, creami-licious version of pea soup that demonstrated a potato leek soup like consistency and umami from miso. My favorite was the agedashi scallops - practically an adaptation of tamagotofu and fishcake but more delicate. And it jiggled! The special add-on ribeye with paper-thin scallop potatoes was beautiful in presentation and execution. Service and wine pairing was on point; the tasting menu is well worth every penny. Will def come back soon! read more

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First off, cocktails. Love when the cocktails are just as good as the food - I'd come here for the drinks alone. I tried the fennel & honeysuckle and really enjoyed both. The honeysuckle was gin forward without being overwhelming. Also had a sip of the "cucumber" cocktail and that was (so!) refreshing. As for food, some reviews mention a prix fixe but this wasn't on the menu when we came in on a Sunday during early dinner. Our party of two had the duck liver mousse, tempura asparagus, lobster cracker, some kind of ceviche, duck breast, and a froyo w/ lavender honey. Everything delectable, everything plated prettily. Plates are on the small end so we could've done one more dish, but we left feeling content and not stuffed. Only miss was that there were random lulls, e.g., two apps arrived before our drinks; there was a period of random 15 mins from our third dish to the fourth; another lag of 15 mins from the fourth dish to the fifth; someone dropped off the lobster cracker without a suggestion as to be mindful that the lobster foam would dissipate (we were too busy finishing off the mousse) - but none of these shortcomings were attributable to our waitress, who was hospitable & helpful in ordering. Looking forward to coming back to try other menu items v soon (restaurant seems to change menus according to what's in season). Tip - we made a resy for inside & dined indoors but the pros / repeat patrons appear to opt for the outdoor garden area which seems to be the right move; they have a beautiful outdoor setup. read more

Olmsted - Cocktail menu - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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OMG they increased the prices 40-80% for most dishes. This is ridiculous. 16 dollars for bread??? Used to be $9. Kale and crab rangoon was $13 now $18. None of the plates 2 years ago even got close to hitting 30 dollars they were all 20-25. The spatzle dishes used to 15 now its 20. Carrot crepe was 13 now its 20. The frozen yogurt used to be 9 dollars now its 13. Covid inflation is real and very present in this restaurant because they choose to raise the prices to compensate but that's not great for the community. The community has been dedicated to going to to your restaurant and now you are robbing them. I'm glad I went here a lot when prices were reasonable. I won't be coming back ever until prices go back to what they were. read more

We went to Olmsted 2 years ago and were surprised by the tiny portions and high prices. It was during the pandemic and we thought it might just be a blip. No... it's not a blip. Long story short, Olmsted is an egregiously expensive restaurant with apathetic employees in a gorgeous space serving delicious food. We went last night, excited and nervous to try it again. As soon as we sat down, the service was fine, but lacked much personality or familiarity - standoffish. The food is amazing but the portions are surprisingly small, even for folks who are used to fine dining portions. 12 dollars for a small cinnamon roll style bread (BUT DELICIOUS)! Natural wine (tasted like grape juice) was 100 a bottle. The heated garden is gorgeous and was very sweet. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We made reservations on the enclosed patio which was so gorgeous and very warm despite it being February.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter David was probably the best server I had ever had. His timing was impeccable, he gave incredible suggestions and great banter- we were laughing with him all night. This is the kind of place you want to stay a couple of hours at.... AMAZING food that changes with the season (my favorite was the hamachi crisp and the duck pastrami). I had the blood orange cocktail which was absolutely delicious. Everything about our experience was incredible and exceeded our expectations. The kitchen even brought us multiple "gifts," free little dishes that only added to the experience. If you go, and you should, ask for David!!!! He's the best read more

I stopped in for some wine and a plate. I wasn't a fan of the wine that I had. I believe it was the la ginestra sant. It was way too tangy for me. I paired it with the Nashville's fried soft shell crab. Super creative dish. Perfectly crispy and the crab was tender and juicy. I found the fun to be a bit too nutty. I tasted some strong spices that over powered the crab. Nevertheless, it was a very creative dish and something I'd like to see on more menus. read more

The food is delicious. It is truly farm-to-table. The front of house staff is also delightful. They have a somm who is really helpful and you should absolutely utilize his help to guide you through their beverage program... it's an often under-utilized service that can truly make or break your experience! The kitchen was extremely careful and accommodating with dietary restrictions which is really nice... they came up with thoughtful alternatives for my vegetarian sister-in-law and my mother who couldn't have gluten or dairy and their dishes weren't just an afterthought (they were delicious!). It is pricey, but for the location and quality, it is understandable. My only frustration is with management. We have been to the restaurant a few times and also had a large party in the private dining room. It's a gorgeous space and was a lovely dinner. Unfortunately, management is not organized. They were not easy to communicate with before the event and made some silly mistakes during the event. Thankfully, the waitstaff and kitchen saved the day. While the management compensated for their mistakes after the fact (which again is why I would still recommend the restaurant for dining), I really hope that they consider making some changes to how they manage their beautiful private dining room. If you decide to utilize their private dining space, make sure you cross your t's and dot your i's. read more

Great accommodations and a well organized restaurant. We ended up at the bar for a hour because without reservations, that's all you going to get. It's plenty of time for a quick drink and a few dishes. A quality and well made cocktails is definitely hard to fine. Olmsted bartender knows their drinks and crafts some of the best drinks in the area. We tried the honeysuckle and spiced pear on the menu. Apparently these are seasonal drinks and can't wait for their fall creation. I love the exterior and interior decor. It's small inside but they still feel spacious with the way things are. I haven't get a chance to see the backyard and maybe next time with a reservation. I am honestly not a fan of the food. It's too creative for me. read more

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Started out strong with small plates-watermelon sushi and falafel with whipped honey both dishes were confident, and expertly rendered. But as the service continued the quality of the dishes began to wane, the gnocchi was over cooked and the sauce was more of a thin parmesan broth. The flavor was there, but the textures were too mushaad and runny. The entrees were sadly just flat. The tomato schnitzel was too thick and under seasoned, had it been prepared as a fried green tomato is in the South it would sing with the accompanying condiments of chow chow and olive oil jam. The scallops had more interest with the corn and blueberry gastrique components, but it was far from perfect, and what was called corn pudding was really a sauce. Overall it was a pretty uneven service. It's a cool looking spot with phenomenal outdoor spaced in a great neighborhood, if they could tighten the service it could be a top tier experience. But it isn't. Oh i almost forgot to mention the froyo with whipped lavender honey, it was exactly the kind of dessert you want at the end of a meal. An unexpected delight. Light, refreshing and an excellent palate cleanse. The two courses that worked both had this whipped honey in them. It started strong and finished strong but the middle was just flabby and unexciting. Perhaps they will make some adjustments and improve the dining experience for future customers, but sadly it won't be me. NYC is too big and has many many great restaurants to try so there is absolutely no reason for me to return to a spot that didn't nail every course. Since smaller plates seem to be where they succeed perhaps they should consider a degustation menu. read more

Another difficult reservation to get but, I ended up scoring one on a Thursday night. Olmsted is super popular and I understand why. The food is inventive, and extremely tasty. The atmosphere is beautiful and that includes the spacious garden in the back. We arrived a bit early and enjoyed some time in the back garden. When our table was ready we were seated in the front and the wait staff was extremely helpful and very pleasant. The menu is super different and has so many interesting things to chose from. For apps, we decided on crab and kale Rangoon with a spicy sweet and sour sauce. They were bites of heaven. We ordered a second portion! The price tag is expensive for 4. They are extremely tasty though! Our next app was broccoli rabe spatzle Mac n cheese. The crunchy rabe and creamy cheese with a bread crumb topping. A def must try. For an entree I had the scallops with corn, chanterelles and blueberries. It was an interesting mix of flavors. The scallops were delicious and cooked perfectly. Also we had the duck. Again, another amazing dish it was cooked perfectly with a beautiful sauce and fruit to accompany it. For dessert we had to try the frozen yogurt! Light and fresh. It was a beautiful ending to the meal. We also tried the chocolate mousse. We weren't really impressed. That was the only down fall to this meal. For drinks we ordered a bourbon cocktail and beer. They were both delicious. In closing Olmsted def stood up to what I thought it would be, AMAZING! If you can get a reservation go and enjoy! Street Parking wasn't difficult (326) read more

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Food was outstanding. Excellent and attentive staff. Good wine list. The meal was practically perfect. Enjoyed the carrot crepe, kale crab Rangoon and rutabaga tagliatelle. Rutabaga pasta -- a new experience! read more

We had such an amazing time here. The outdoor dining in the garden is so romantic. Even in the pouring rain. We shared the summer salad, the steak skewers, the fried chicken. You can't go wrong with anything you order here and I look forward to coming back when they have their full menu. The wait staff is superb and gracious. The little store in front is adorable. Can't wait to come back. I can't thank you guys enough for the plastic bags to put over my white shoes in the torrential downpour! We had a blast xoxo! read more

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Been dying to go here, and finally came up with a plan since it's so difficult to get a reservation here-we went at 4:50pm figuring we could sit at the bar. We weren't the only ones with this idea-there were a few other people waiting outside without a reservation. We sat at the bar, which actually is a really nice Area to eat, and the bartender slash server was very attentive. Our favorites were the Squash Rings, the Rutabaga Tagliatelle (Delish!), and Dave's Trout. I could have lived without the Carrot Crepe and the Lobster Thermidor-didn't really knock my socks off like the first three. Dessert was great too, forgot what we had tho! read more

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Nice place, with ok service and pretentious food that sounds interesting but doesn't actually taste good.

I thought the cocktails - which were phenomenal - were better than the food. It was a very vegetable-forward summery menu, and I enjoyed the som tum, carrot crepe and tomato schnitzel. I remember the scallop dish from my last visit here more than two years ago; it's their signature and interesting with the sweet and savory combination of flavors. The s'mores which you put together yourself in the beautiful back garden is a gimmick but cute, if you're into that sort of thing. 1. Carrot Crepe (Clams, Sunflower, Carrot Butter) 2. Heirloom Tomato Schnitzel (Pistachio Pesto, Piperade, Olive Oil Jam) 3. Tempura Fried Dashi Poached New Potatoes (XO Sauce) 4. Duck Liver Mousse (Late Harvest Strawberries, Jicama, Alex's Toast) 5. Spelt Bread (Truffle Honey Butter, Warm Ricotta with Garden Chive Oil) 6. Summer Squash Som Tum (Heirloom Thai Chili, Shisho, Cashew and Shrimp Crumble) 7. Pasilla Rubbed Scallops (Corn Pudding, Blueberries, Chanterelles) 8. S'mores (House Marshmallow, Ginger Snaps, Hershey's Bar) 9. Peach (Single Barrel Ragtime Rye, Amaro Meletti, Bitters, Absinthe Rinse) 10. Baby Flower Watermelon (Clairin, Aquavit, Amontillado, Lemongrass, Yuzu) - Not Pictured read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary dinner. We were blown away by everything we ordered. It was creative, delicious, and presented in a way that was truly special. The scallops appetizer and the s'mores dessert was a huge highlight. We also thought it was so sweet they brought us another dessert to celebrate our anniversary. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Let me cut to the chase! The pre-fixe dinner was a major disappointment considering this restaurant boasts the affirmation of Michelin! Let's start with food. Except for the two starters, the food was quite underwhelming. The presentation and plating was enticing, but there was no soul and spirit in taste. What I mean is it did not light up my taste buds. As an avid international traveler who also into food in a big way I frequently dine in both Michelin Starred restos as well as in hikes in the wall. I am not quite sure how Michelin decided to recommend this. Now the service. Hit and miss is the best way to describe it. With each course the server delivered this rather robotic description of the course. Frankly, it was at turbo speed and half the time couldn't even comprehend what was being said. Very perfunctory! Ambiance! Average. I wish the patrons bonne chance but my likelihood of returning is slim to none! read more

4.5 stars. Food 5 stars. Ambience 4 stars. The farm-to-table food is inventive here- fantastic values. We arrived at 1pm on Saturday for walk in for 2 and got seated in 30 minutes. In the meantime, we hang out at the garden in the shade having chilled drinks and had an order of kafpen. The restaurant was a bit loud. We were seated at the bar next to the grill - can get hot during the summer. It was good to sit next each other when the restaurant is loud but the counter was a bit too high for the stools. MUST GET: Krafpen (Austrian donut with rhubarb jelly) - the donut falls between a donut and a brioche. A lot softer than a donut and a lot more structure than a brioche. Not too sweet. And rhubarb jelly was tart, sweet, and sour - fabulous juxtaposition to the Austrian donut. Delightful little bites. Good start to the brunch! Carrot Kathi roll with carrot pulp falafel and cilantro stem raita - phenomenal. Soft carrot crepe with a bit of spice, yogurt, and earthy falafel inside. Brilliant and definitely worth trying. We shared it between two of us. SOLID: Egg rolls - this is like a soft quiche (with egg, bacon and cheddar) wrapped in a crispy egg roll cigar. Interesting combination of flavors and texture. A bit too heavy for 2 people. Best to share among 4 people. SKIP: Shaksouka- middle eastern dish. This version had less tomato. I prefer this served in a cast iron skillet like for baked eggs to keep the dish warm, with more tomato to bring out the acidity in this dish. Olmsted's version is a bit creamier (with copious ricotta) and heavier. I like the crispy ricotta salata addition on top. read more

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This hip prospect heights eatery has been getting great notices for years. Much of it truly deserved. The location is small and hosts a nice bar which you can eat at and watch the cooks work. Limited table seating is tight and reservations are highly recommended. The drink menu is great and the wine selection is lovely. The menu is seasonal and changes every so often. It's limited but it's focus is great. I was actually amazed the chefs are able to make this menu in such a small kitchen. The lobster crackers are a must. The som was nice as well. Crudo is tasty and light. I did find the pork dish over cooked but tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive. And the back garden is a must! read more

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Been here a few more times since the original post and everything has been consistently good. I've enjoyed sitting at the bar counter as the bartenders have always been super helpful in choosing wine that pairs nicely with each dish. Also, just look at how perfect these wontons are! So crispy on the outside, silky smooth on the inside and just explode with flavor read more

Olmsted - Wontons - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a delicious place ::drools:: I've heard of Olmsted but it didn't actually register in my head until my friend suggested we come here for dinner. We made reservations for a Wednesday evening at 5:30pm. Upon walking in, it was brightly lit with a mix of sunshine and lights. it's a semi-narrow restaurant with a backyard (where they also grow some of their herbs). We were seated at the bar, which is super pleasant because we get to see the bartenders in action. Our waiter/bartender was absolutely wonderful. My Hibiscus drink was light and refreshing in taste but also strong. One was surely enough for me. My friend ordered the Shandy, which was also refreshing in taste. Both drinks were in the red spectrum and of course my clumsy self got a few drops on my white pants. The waiter came to the rescue when we requested club soda to hopefully dab the drops out. He brought out a Tide-to-Go pen! and voilà, spots be gone! Now to the food. We ordered the oysters, shaved beet salad, and the duck. Oysters came in 2 on a plate of salt - very creamy and smooth. Best to eat it when its nice and warm. Beet salad was nicely paired with blue cheese and hazelnut. Gold and red beets were used. The pickling of the beets mixed really well with the flavors and left me wanting for more. As for the duck, came in two parts. The grilled portion was nice and tender, while the other portion of the duck provided it a nice crunchy texture. It was a lovely evening and we concluded the night with the honey lavender frozen yogurt. The desert was sweet with edible lavender flowers atop. The lavender was a bit too subtle and difficult to pick-up unless you ate one of the flowers (more flowers, please!). The honey was much stronger but not entirely over-empowered the dessert. I'd definitely want to come back for the experience and more food! read more

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Olmsted was very good. But in the battle of Vanderbilt supremacy, Faun holds the title for us. Even if Olmsted has more of the hype. What threw us off the most was the presentation of the squash rings. We don't like a lot of gimmicks when dealing with food. And this was pretty much a gimmick. So there was that. The other kind of weird thing was the really large duck liver mousse starter... which was really good. But way too substantial as a starter. I know, I know, complaining about too large a portion is weird. But we hate wasting food so overly large dishes create an unnecessary dilemma... Beyond that, the rest of the food was quite good, the highlight of which was the carrot crepe dish. Just wonderful... Perhaps we'd visit again (reservations are hard to come by at this spot) or maybe we might visit the other less hyped, but equally as good restaurants in Prospect Heights... Decisions, decisions... read more

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In a world where excessive tipping culture is holding us all hostage and making us furious, I was happy to leave 30% for my server. Just eat that they tell you to. They know what they're talking about. I'm still dreaming of their magical bread, foamy gnocchi, and stiff cherry cocktails. read more

food: delectable. every dish had at least one surprising texture or flavor, which was delightful. the cocktails were inventive. the service was perfection. special shoutout to Sophie. among our favorites: sourdough w green hollandaise, scallops with corn and chanterelle sauce were delicious, the tagliatelle, the cauliflower. a treat on every level read more

Comparing this unfortunate eatery to like-priced places and it receives my first and hopefully last single star review. I spent over 600$ on a three person preset menu for Thanksgiving yesterday, including four drinks, two of which were lukewarm coffees. My main concern was the poorly constructed meal, which seemed to scream "there was a glut of cheap salt at our supplier this week!" as every bit that could have salt included wayyy too much of what happens to be my favorite seasoning USUALLY. My guests and I were also rather confused by all courses being shared, rather than individually portioned or served. For example, the dessert came on a single plate alongside 3 spoons...smh! Even the main course, salted salty saltlick-like turkey, was only slices on a singular plate for the three of us to politely share. A less important callout is the inattentive, slowww service...add an apparent unwillingness to remove finished dishes to a presumed dearth of clean plates and, if it hadn't been a holiday, I would have left an offensively small tip. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To make the trifecta of failure complete, the ambiance included a light timer system that went dim every 20 or so minutes and a 5 song soundtrack, which was repeated a few times in the 2 or so hours we were slogging through salt and slop and sloppiness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Besides these three pillars of a restaurant not being well executed, I might recommend this spot for the foolishly brave and bored and spendthrifty crowd that needs to raise their blood pressure... read more

great creative food but expensive for relatively small portions, fine dining and creative. alex is a snazzy waiter, highly reccomend. ambiance is great. read more

Food was amazing, ambiance was amazing and service was wonderful. You pick 2 appetizers, 2 small plates, and 2 main plates. Then they time each plate to come out after you are finishing the last, and they did a heck of a job! Smocked duck and Pork collar were fricken amazing. You should 100% plan this in your next trip out. read more

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Super cute concept right now for summer called "summer camp." Arrived at Olmsted on a Saturday evening and was early for our 5:00pm reservation so headed into the trading post to look around. Saw others stop by to pick up their loaf of sourdough, some fresh produce and berries and just seemed like a popular place for locals to pick up great ingredients for home. I got a jar of apricot jam and a chocolate chip cookie! The cookie was $6 and Jam was $12 which is definitely pricey but I think that's what you should expect from things in the area and everything seemed very homemade or from farm to table sort of thing. Cookie was very good and have yet to try the jam! We checked in at the front with a "counselor" and was brought back through the trading post to the garden. It seems it was split into two with one side full of tables and the other is their classic bench garden for walk-ins. We got seated at a super cute little table and I'm glad we made a reservation because it sure would be hard to eat on a bench. The only issue I had with sitting out in the garden was MOSQUITOS! I'm very prone to bites and had a dozen by the time I left. For others who relate, you can definitely book a seat out front on the sidewalk seating! Our waiter was very friendly and we got started with some drinks. The menu can be accessed by the QR code on every table. I got the honeysuckle which was a gin drink. Very good, and subtle I loved it. Boyfriend got the husk which was a whiskey drink. It was super citrusy which I love and very refreshing. As for food, we went with the 5 piece fried chicken, 1/2 rack tonkatsu ribs and the wagyu corn dog. We also chose the truffle honey butter to go with the chicken. Our food arrived quickly and the fried chicken was hands down our favorite. Super juicy, crispy, and the truffle honey butter really was a great choice. The chicken came with some of their whole kirby bread and butter pickles. WOW I don't even like pickles like that but this was amazing so good and paired so well with the chicken! The wagyu beef corn dog was honestly my least favorite item. Could've gone with a salad instead of it. It was a lot of meat so that was good but as I expected, I couldn't really tell the quality difference with the wagyu. To us, it seemed very very normal. The 1/2 rack ribs was larger than we thought and honestly very delicious! Tonkatsu tasted like a sweeter version of bbq so ribs were sweet and smoky. We enjoyed it. Overall, good experience (minus the mosquitos; do wish they would place some outdoor fans to create airflow to shoo away the mosquitos or have bug lamps that prevent them for the customers dining outside. This would make outdoor dining 100x better. I saw some other customers slap mosquitos away too). Food was good and definitely pairs well with their drinks. I love the concept of their trading post and they sell the truffle honey butter so that's a plus! Wish they sold the pickles because I would buy a whole jar. It's definitely a bit pricey but we were glad we gave this place a try after seeing their video on YouTube and their generosity during the worst of COVID. I hope to come back and try their other dishes especially new ones that may come up during seasonal rotation! read more

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Slowest and most inattentive service I've received. Food was ok, certainly not worth the experience as a whole.

We LOVED our dinner at Olmsted. The hosts were so accommodating to us after we showed up 30 minutes late to our reservation by accident. They still sat us very quickly and were very understanding of the mishap on our end. It is "tapas" style so everything on the menu is meant to be shared. It is definitely pricey but everything we tried was so tasty. The cocktails were delicious and service was phenomenal. Would definitely come back! read more

The service at this restaurant is impeccable. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable about the food that is served. It was our first time here and we ordered three dishes to share. The fried squash rings were fried tempura style and coated with nori, wild rice and a green tomato paste which held it all together. They were served in this beautiful wooden bowl, which was very cute and dainty. The second dish we tried was the cauliflower okonomiyaki. It was delicately made. The third dish was the bouillabaisse. This was served hot pot style. The most fun part about the dish was the presentation. The broth was nice and flavorful, which was perfect for the freezing cold temperature outside. The seafood was so fresh-I especially enjoyed the scallops. We also enjoyed soba tea, which was perfect for the weather. Lester was so nice to us and showed us great hospitality. He made us feel so welcomed. I would agree with other reviewers that the portions are small, but the feeling given in this place is quite remarkable and the meal is solid. read more

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I really wanted to love this place but it disappointed. Hopefully if I come back again, the menu and experience would be different post-COVID. First, I know they are trying their best with outdoor seating but the umbrellas did not do anything in the hot and humid weather. It was difficult to be comfortable and be with your company with the sun blocking everything. It also would have been nice to be have a choice in being able to reserve the back garden. The bathroom was great and so was the little market. In general, the staff was really friendly and took covid precautions to heart. Main Takeaway of the food and drinks was that it was underwhelming on all fronts. Some of the portions were too small for the price, and the flavor was a little off for everything. I know the menu is different than normal so maybe I came on an off day. For 4 people, we ordered: -Vesper Martini (Gordon's Gin, Vodka, Kina, Lillet Blanc) - $12 -Ginger Fizz (White Rum, Domaine de Canton, Honey, Lemon, Soda) - $12 -Honey Suckle (Barr Hill Gin, Salers, Cocchi Americano, Kina) - $14 *The drinks overall were good but nothing too special. The presentation was what made it stick out. -Red Little Gem Lettuce ($9): to be honest, it was too small and boring to be so expensive. It was glorified lettuce in a bowl with ranch on the side. -all the summer salad ($14): again the portion was really small for the price. The flavor as better here and a little refreshing. I loved the presentation and colors. -tonkatsu spareribs (full rack -$30): I liked the smokiness and the meat came right off the bones but it was wayyy too salty. We couldn't even eat half. -stone crab claw boil ($28): my favorite dish of the whole meal. The flavor was old bay seasoning, and everything was cooked well. It was a little difficult to get the crab meat out. -wagyu beef corn dog ($16): the corn bread was great. I would recommend getting that just as a side. The sauces on it were also great. You can't tell that the frank is wagyu beef though. read more

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So to start: as of yesterday, Olmsted has started only offering a Pre-Fixe dinner. It was their first night, which is prone to some issues they may need to work through (i.e. very very slow food prep...we were there for nearly 3 hours...). That being said, I can't wait to come back and experience a regular menu. The four starters were all quite delicious. The burrata dip for the bread was refreshing. The duck ham wrapped fritters were absolutely delicious. The oyster mushroom tempura also stood out. Both mains were solid, too. The thai-inspired soup was a nice flavorful departure. The chocolate cake was a bit too dry, but came out quickly which was nice. The drinks are great, too. The cocktail menu isn't massive, so we had basically tried everything between the 3 of us over the three hour meal. read more

Food was amazing I ordered: Quinoa crusted Duck Carrot crepe Kale and crab wontons Although the duck was crusted, it was still morsel melt in mouth good; very soft and paired well with the berry and greens dip served with it. I had a glass of Tempranillo that paired well with the dish. The carrot crepe was not what I expected but in a good way. It was savory but a small dish. If by yourself, ordering an appetizer and one main dish will definitely fill your needs. When learned most plates were small I ordered more but ended up having leftovers. read more

I went here a few years ago and had an ok meal but loved the garden in the back and the atmosphere. Went back recently to find out it was only an 8 course tasting menu. It was too late to cancel the reservation without being charged so we gave it a try. I was left very hungry after about 8 bites of food and $250 later. The garden in the back is also gone now. I will not be returning. read more

Excellent food, and service. Love the Parring testing menu. A must local hotspot not to miss.

I came here for an early dinner with my mom prior to a concert at Barclays. I made the reservation a month in advance and was able to get seats at the bar which were great! We ordered the fried delicata squash rings, the rye bread loaf, the king crab rangoons, beet salad, rutabaga pasta and the heritage pork which ended up being the perfect amount of food for two hungry diners. As the dishes arrived, one was truly better than the next. The beet salad was a nice fresh & crunch break from the heavier (fried & carb) items. I was actually blown away by the rutabaga and could not believe I was eating a vegetable. My favorite was the king crab and kale rangoons which were just so perfectly stuffed and came steaming hot! I will definitely be back here but just note that you really do need a reservation! Also theres a very sweet garden in the back where you can get drinks and bites and smores! read more

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Superb gourmet dishes! Superb service! I love this place and the food !! Greatest birthday place my sister could have chosen! read more

Olmsted - Scallop - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Olmsted has been on my hit list for the longest while yet, but its far-flung location and oft-fully booked status made it hard for me to come here. Yet I finally did, and boy, was it worth the wait! The menu is tight and concise, but just about everything I had was top notch. That is my favorite kind of menu. Because I came in the winter, a lot of root vegetables were featured and celebrated. I don't think I have had vegetables so transformed yet held so true to its essence. Someone who hates vegetables would probably be a convert after an Olmsted meal. My favorite dish was probably the rutabaga tagliatelle - ribbons of rutabaga were shaved and tossed in a browned butter cream sauce. The same amount of pasta probably would have felt too heavy, but because it was rutabaga, it was very more-ish. The rutabaga felt like a slightly crunchy yet al dente pasta - it worked pefectly against the savory sauce. Likewise with the shaved beet salad - again, that ribbony yet crunchy texture juxtaposed very well with toasted hazelnuts and crumbly blue cheese. The carrot crepe with mussels seems to be a menu staple. It was tasty, but reminded me very much of the carrots and clam dish at Crown Shy. It's hard to say who copied who. The carrot crepe here was slightly unwieldy, but I certainly soaked up every last bit of that flavorful sauce with the rye sourdough. Oh, the rye sourdough. Warm, fluffy, full of the toasty earthy and slightly spicy/herbal notes that accompany rye - it was very delicious and worth the extra $6 it cost. Lastly, I got the duck two ways - there was duck lard tossed among deep fried spinach, and duck breast. The duck breast was cooked to medium-rare perfection. The duck lard crispies was tasty, but the entire dish felt a bit too salty and I wish I had saved my bread to balance out this dish. The meal was rounded off with a complimentary apple cider jelly candy - it tasted like fall in a gelatin (or agar!) cube. I'm looking forward to coming to Olmsted in the spring/summer and see how else they might revere vegetables! read more

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