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    Red Hook Tavern

    4.1 (394 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise

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    Marianne F.

    We arrived at 4:30 and there was already a queue. Came to try the burger. Didn't love it - the meat had a funny taste, the pickle just tasted salty (not sweet or vinegary). Fries were nice. Wedge salad was nice. A half hour wait for a table and $115 for one burger, one salad, one beer and one wine. Yeaaah, I don't think I'll be back.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Matt H.

    A little underwhelming. I genuinely have nothing bad to say about Red Hook Tavern, I do find it to be one of the places that is overhyped and didn't live up to it. Now don't get me wrong, we had a wonderful experience but for a three hour wait and an hour ride outside of Manhattan I can't sit here and say that it was worth it. The burger is great. I truly have zero qualms with it, but if I'm being completely honest for the amount that people talk about it and rate it as the number one burger in the city, I can confidently say it was not that for me. Again, it was a great burger, but it was a little overcooked and didn't wow me. The fries were not great but were by no means bad. Service and ambience were without note staff was incredibly friendly and we sat at the bar and the bartender couldn't have been more welcoming and provided better service. Overall, this is definitely a great place however, I can't say that I found it to be worth the hype.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Johnny G.

    Traveled on what felt like an Odyssey-like journey from Hamilton Heights to Red Hook Tavern, and it was absolutely worth the trip. I arrived at 12:15 p.m. on a Thursday and was seated immediately as a party of one, despite the restaurant being completely packed. If you're hoping to grab lunch--especially with a group of two or more--I highly recommend getting there around 11:30 a.m. The service was thoughtful and attentive even at full capacity. I started with an IPA before ordering the star of the show: the Dry-Aged Cheeseburger (recommended medium), priced at $34. It completely lived up to the hype. Easily one of the top three burgers I've ever had, alongside Au Cheval and Nowon. Red Hook Tavern doesn't overcomplicate things. It's a "run up the middle" approach to burger-making: simple execution with exceptional ingredients. The top bun is slightly dense, while the lightly toasted bottom bun perfectly soaks up the juices. The patty is grilled beautifully, the cheese has an incredible char, and the onions underneath help balance the richness. It's a testament to how quality ingredients and precise execution can produce something extraordinary. I'd be remiss not to mention the cottage fries. They're unbelievably addictive and the perfect supporting act to the burger. Red Hook Tavern is a true NYC institution, and I highly recommend making the trip to Red Hook for this burger alone.

    Jessie H.

    I would say this is more of a 3.5 because 1) the distance- this is pretty far manhattan and not convenient to get to- had to take a bus from the subway 2) hard to get reservations so you had to get there early to wait in line 3) the burger was good but I did not feel good afterwards - not sure if it was because there was too much fat...but I was struggling. Thank goodness for the IKEA nearby so I could walk around and use the restroom.... That being said - had to try it since it was raved about on youtube, ig, etc. as being one of the best burgers. I actually thought the fish and chips were better. Def try this once and see for yourself if it's worth the hype - it is tasty but just far and pricey - I would understand the price if it was in Manhattan but red hook... The burger is thick just FYI - I substituted the fries for salad. Fries were a bit dry so I think this was a good move. It's more of a bar/tavern vibe. Friendly staff and there is seating outside.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger and Fish and Chips
    Maggie T.

    Red Hook Tavern was absolutely delicious and definitely lived up to the hype! We walked in as a party of 2 on a Friday at 6:30pm, waited ~2.5 hours, and got seated a little after 9. Be prepared to wait even for a small party, and keep in mind they close at 9:30. We ordered the burger, fish and chips, and wedge salad. I'd say the burger and wedge salads are must-orders -- the thick slab of bacon on the wedge was phenomenal, and the bun on the burger was perfectly crispy and soaks up the juice from the burger in the best way. The fish in the fish and chips was great, but I liked the burger better. My one gripe is probably the cottage fries.. some fries were so crispy, and others were too thick with too much potato, although that might be personal preference! Worth the wait overall.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger and cavatelli
    Leah O.

    My partner and I have been wanting to try this place for a while! We decided to go on a random Tuesday for an early dinner, around 5/530. I normally see that this place gets long lines but we got in right away! Super cute pub vibe, bar seating, window stool seating and tables. I would say better for small groups. We ordered their French onion soup, burger and cavatelli ragu. Everything was delicious! We really loved the burger which was the most hyped and was very good. I like their fries as well. I'd go back for sure!! Next time for a drink at the bar and more of that burger.

    Kale Salad
    Deana B.

    One of the best burgers in the city! The rest of the menu and drinks are also awesome. I love their kale salad and shrimps dishes. It's easy to get a reservation as long as you're on right at midnight two weeks in advance. Otherwise, best of luck. If you can, sit at the bar. The bartenders are great and you'll probably make friends with your neighbor.

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Hannah L.

    Vibe/ambiance: old school neighborhood tavern Service: food came out pretty slow Reservation: highly recommended - the line without reservation is long even before opening time Items ordered: Croquette: 7.6/10 French onion soup: 9/10 Burger: 7.9/10 - burger bun was dry; it was a good burger but not a great burger

    Perry B.

    My fiance has wanted to try the burger at this restaurant for a while. So on a rainy Sunday afternoon we waited 2 hours for a classic all American burger. It was a flavorful thick patty on a sesame seed bun served with fries and a pickle. Was it worth the wait? Probably not but it was still good. The wedge salad was also flavorful and delicious. The thick cut bacon and buttermilk based dressing created a great balance. This is something I would get again. This is a cute hole in the wall tavern. Be sure to check it out when in red hook but if you show up after opening be prepared to wait.

    The burger!!!
    Jillian B.

    Finally made it back to RHT after a few years and the burger was just as good, if not better, than I remembered! Flavor of the dry aged meat was exquisite, and the fries it was paired with were even better than last time. We didn't have a reservation, but walked in around 5:45 and were quoted 45 minutes. It did take quite a bit longer, but I understand it can be unpredictable for walk ins so not gonna knock em for it. Still worth it!!

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    David G.

    Came here around 5:30 with some friends and ended up waiting about an hour since it was pretty crowded. The front desk girl let us know ahead of time that the wait would be that long, so it was expected and we didn't mind. It felt like the kind of place that usually takes reservations. We ended up sitting outside and the weather made it even better. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our water filled the whole time. Food came out at a good pace and everything felt smooth overall. Even though we weren't seated inside, the vibe was still really nice. I ordered the Red Hook Tavern burger cooked medium rare and it came out exactly how I wanted. The fries were really good too, loved that they were regular potatoes and not sweet potato fries. Only thing I would say is I wish the burger had a bit more to it like lettuce. It did come with sliced pickles which was nice though. Overall I really enjoyed the food and experience. I would definitely come back and try other dishes since everything else we saw looked really good

    Not waiting in line and don't need to be seated
    Dmitry D.

    Great burger spot nice inside as well . But really small take out menu . Not sir what they don't expand it and or just make it like Everywhere else . But that's their business !! Pun intended . Burger was juicy perfectly cooked .

    Dry Aged Cheeseburger
    Carissa C.

    The long awaited reservation finally came! After placing notifications on OpenTable for 2 weeks. We took whatever time we got. Upon walking in we were greeted by the hostess and welcomed. The inside is cozy old school NYC vibe feel. We had bar seats, the bartender was very attentive. First we started with the blue cheese wedge with bacon, it was pretty good the bacon was thick and smoked. The pappardelle pasta with the mushrooms and sour cream was unique, I have never tasted a sauce like this, loved it. Then the burger which definitely ranks top 3 burgers I've ever had, flavorful and juicy, would def come back for the burger.

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    An annual pilgrimage spot. Excellent food. Good Service, interesting wine selection.

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    Does this place offer take out?

    For the burgers, some pictures show cottage fries and some pictures some 3 steak fries, is it random? 3 fries seems too little.

    I had fantastic (and at very nice portion) cottage fries

    Do they have heat lamps outside?

    Yes. They do

    Is a reservation required?

    You can make a reservation through Resy or you can take a chance as a walk-in/waitlist, which seems to be in the over-an-hour wait on some nights. Try to get there early.

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