I commend this restaurant for being one of the more affordable options in Brooklyn and making due with the small, historic building they have, but our table was jammed so tightly in the downstairs dining room constantly getting bumped by diners aT the other tables and it took away from the enjoyment of the meal. Our server was great & dependable and the staff was friendly. The food was alright, not something I would rave about. read more

Such a cute little neighborhood spot. The chicken liver pâté and grilled octopus were exquisite and perfectly paired with The French cocktail. Will be back with my cousin soon! read more

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Brunch review: A pioneer in a very remote & interesting area next to Dumbo. The restaurant is charming and I've been here twice for brunch with different experiences. Their brunch menu is very very limited and first time was less than impressed. This trip was long overdue and enjoyed their food at 55 Water St especially the roast chicken. Ate: Shrimp and grits "the pancake" Greens The shrimp and grits are tiny sized yet tasty. No bread or greens unless you pay $13 for some salad greens so value- eh. Now on to the PANCAKE - a superstar made from a sourdough starter and cooked in a cast iron skillet. It arrives bubbling with butter and syrup and baked with tart apples. I got the small size which is perfect for one or two.This is pancake pleasure at its finest and a top pancake, which redeems alot of misses. read more

went for bae's birthday brunch and it was perfectly intimate and cozy. can't wait to return!

4 stars for great food: squid ink pasta, kale panzanella salad and the beet dish were all very delicious, fresh and light! 5 stars for superb atmosphere. The backyard is so lovely, shady, and enjoyable. Absolutely worth the trip to Vinegar Hill to score a table in this yard. read more

My partner and I chose this cozy spot as a casual anniversary dinner (pre-pandemic) The food was pricy and the portions were small, but it wasn't anything you'd be surprised by if you've dined out for dinner in NYC before. I will say the romantic ambience of the backyard did live up to expectations! Although it was a bit buggy on a September evening, they provided bug spray which was really useful. As long as you were long sleeves it's a good date spot - My gf and I liked the fun mystery of walking down the cobble stone street to find this warm hole in the wall. The food was yummy! We split appetizers and the chicken entree. Everything tasted great! I will say we were a little concerned with part of the chicken being undercooked and when we sent it back it returned with that part simply being cut off? That being said it was a worthwhile enough experience that I hope to return for brunch one day for their cocktails and famed sourdough pancakes. It wasn't a perfect experience but the hospitality was good and the night was memorable. I do hope they are open when the day comes that it's safe to dine indoors again! read more

I came here for brunch and i don't think I've ever had better breakfast food. The egg sandwich was so good, I didn't think an egg sandwich could taste so amazing. The squash sandwich was full of fresh ingredients and so amazing. The apple pancake was very good but I just wish there wasn't salt. read more

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A hidden gem that chefs up a pretty solid brunch. No clue this place existed as I don't really frequent that block and didn't know there were any restaurants there. Yelp! to the rescue when I was looking for a brunch spot. This place is a bit eclectic ... it's a house with sitting on the main floor, basement and out back. Really chill vibe and thus draws a brunch crowd. I would definitely suggest give it a shot. The burger was legit and the service was friendly. read more

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Great spot for brunch. We sat outside on the cobblestone street. This place has THE best pancake with seasonal fruit. The menu is small and doesn't vary much but they're consistent I'll give them that. I'd prefer to do brunch here over dinner but this is a special place and I was glad to have them in my hood when I lived down the block. Pro tip: Get a reservation on Resy. Don't try to just walk in. And whatever you do don't go next door to Cafe Gitane--no comparison. read more

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Overpriced, fairly average restaurant passing itself as a hipster foodie destination. I went years ago and was impressed, but maybe I was more easily impressed at that time too. I went this weekend and was disappointed. The prices are outrageous - the $8 bread appetizer was a single slice of nothing special. In any other restaurant it would have come free. The signature dish of cast iron chicken was similarly disappointing - what should have been half a chicken was instead two bone-in legs. It felt like scraps that they had gotten on sale at C-Town. The pork chop was delicious and perfectly cooked, but it wasn't a $50 pork chop. We won't be returning. read more

If it were possible to adorn this establishment with zero stars, a thumbs down, a sad face, a photo of a dumpster fire, I would happily bestow such an honor upon this establishment. Alas, one star it is. For those reading this review who are short on time, the essence of the complaint is that this establishment is not to be trusted and management sleeps on a bed of lies, as they say. If you have an additional 30 seconds, read on dear friend, read on. We negotiated an agreement with the event coordinator whereby my little brother's post wedding proposal and SURPRISE dinner jubilee was scheduled to held here. The evening, family only, was guaranteed-to-be full love, happiness, and of course the occasional tear of joy (likely mine) ...all commencing at 7:30. We would eat, we would laugh, we would drink, and we would make memories never to be forgotten. Or so we thought. After negotiating the price, setting the time, picking the food, and arranging for a custom "Congratulations!" to be written on the top of the prix fix menu, I hung up the phone thrilled, knowing that the special day is soon approaching and that our siblings and parents, flying in from around the country, would have a place to join and celebrate the happy couple. Apparently, management had other ideas. I received an email ..."not a phone, call?" you ask - correct, not a courteous and professional phone call... saying, and I'm paraphrasing, we're changing your start the time to be an hour earlier (mind you they know the proposal is ACTUALLY OCCURRING an hour earlier) and, oh by the way we're increasing the price. If that doesn't work for you, "perhaps, this isn't the restaurant for you." Needless to say, substantially changing the terms of an agreed upon arrangement and throwing us into a tizzy to find a new place without even the hint of an apology is abhorrent and a practice which, in my humble opinion, mandates a scathing review of what I can only describe as terrible business practices and a complete lack of concern for other human beings. And for that I offer the free advice of, "Try to do better." Oh wait, dreams do come true... read more

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Love this restaurant. Love the staff. The food is lovely and they really cater to the seasons with their thoughtful, fun menu. Love the small town historic feel of the restaurant. Great ambiance. LOVE the brunch. Fireplace downstairs is fabulous when it's warm. Would recommend, it does get busy so try to make a reservation! read more

Very good great pancakes Short Walk from DUMBO read more

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I'll [try] make this short and simple. Vinegar Hill House is great! It's intimate, cozy and the food is delicious. The menu is pretty simple. (I've only been for dinner and it was a date with my boyfriend). If you're looking for a date night spot or just some yummy food and a drink with a friend then Vinegar Hill House is worth checking out. I have to knock off one star though because of the Octopus dish. I'm not sure exactly what I imagined when I ordered it but I was super excited when I did and majorly disappointed when it arrived to the table... It was one tentacle with a couple of raw sliced vegetables next to it. Honestly it was comical my boyfriend and I just couldn't believe it was $20 for one tentacle. I think the dish needs to be revamped in someway. Might I suggest a puree of some sort, or lemon confit.. To make up for it we did order lots of other dishes. Now for the star dish of the entire evening, it goes to the Chicken Liver Mousse. When I first read the dish on the menu, I thought yuck! Now way. My boyfriend was convinced we had to just order and try it based on how odd it seemed. The bartender told us it was very good and we wouldn't be disappointed and boy were we not! We have talked about this chicken liver mousse whenever possible, especially when talking to friends about food and places to go and eat. It's delicious and we will definitely be back just for that dish alone. We will definitely. Thank you to all the staff who were very friendly as the service was also very good read more

Oh, Vinegar Hill House. Oh how you woo my heart with your thick but tender sourdough pancake, richly saturated with a sweet, sexy sauce and topped with beautifully bruleed bananas and fresh ricotta. This is a love affair to remember. And then when I returned for your courting with the cast iron chicken...I will admit, it reminded me of a mini human body, but I was okay being a cannibal to dive into the ridiculously crispy skin, fragrant with rosemary. The chicken was ever-so succulent, sitting atop a reduced vinegary sauce and accompanied by gorgeous roasted pearl onions. Oh, you are too good to me. Thanks for the giant knife that helped me make quick work of that lovely bird. The restaurant is typical Brooklyn - worn woods, charming plants, rustic paint and just all kinds of comfortable cool. read more

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My daughter's wedding was held there on 9/16/22. We loved the atmosphere and it's quaintness. Food was delicious! Service was wonderful. Servers were so pleasant. We left happy and the feelings lasted for days after. read more

Made a reservation for dinner Monday night for a quiet meal in a new area. Restaurant is tucked away in what looks like a normal home, including a quaint outdoor area optimal for summer nights. After spraying ourselves down with insect repellent (free of charge), ordered the Roasted Shishito Peppers ($12) and a couple glasses of red ($12 each) to start. Peppers are marinated and covered in a tangy spice; easy to eat and more than enough to get the appetite going for two people. Wine is strong, as we tried not to finish the glass while waiting for the food (about 25 minutes). For the main course, decided on the Cast Iron Chicken ($29) - a large half chicken marinating in a supremely lemony broth and a few heirloom potatoes. The chicken is tender, with crispy skin to give a nice balance. I found the lemon taste to be a tad overwhelming halfway into the meal, but didn't want to mess the dish up with hot sauce. To finish off, had some Alpage Sbrinz cheese ($7) and a coffee ($3.50). Cheese is very similar to parmesan, a fine pairing with the jam and select crackers. La Colombe coffee is always amazing. Considering the amount of food ingested, the price wasn't as bad I thought it would be. Service takes its time, but came often to check on us and the food was definitely well-prepared (not thrown in an oven). Would like to sit indoors next time if not too crowded. read more

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My friend and I decided to go to Vinegar Hill House (which is in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn) it's a quaint little spot in a residential neighborhood. I'm telling you now that there isn't much around, and you might even pass by the restaurant if you aren't paying attention. But, once you go inside you will blown away by the interior, which is rustic and warm. The brunch menu was also unique and versatile. I ordered the Eggs & Tomatoes, which is basically Shashuka, and it was pretty delicious. My friend ordered their shrimp and grits, and they absolutely loved it. If you've never been you have to go, especially during the summer time read more

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Wonderful service. Lovely intimate ambiance. Delicious food. A special place. I've had a number of dinners here, special occasions and date nights, all terrific. read more

All I can say is meh. The food was okay, the drinks were okay, the service was not that great. The worst part: we were told it was "family style and encouraged to share" so we ordered three appetizers and one main pasta dish. When the entree came out it was a small bowl of pasta. We ordered a second pasta entree and we're told that they needed the table at a certain time (one hour after our reservation time) so they had to check with the kitchen. We ended up spending over $250 for food/cocktails and needed to go to a second restaurant after because the cocktails were weak and the portions were tiny. read more

Vinegar Hill House was named as having some of the best pancakes in NYC by Eater NYC, although only ranking 10 out of the top 15. Their sourdough starter is allegedly 60 years old. I'm on a bit of a quest to find the best pancakes in NYC and found these rather disappointing. The sourdough had a nice tang to offset the sweetness of the maple syrup and there was a very healthy dollop of butter on top for good measure, but presentation was decidedly lacking and the pancake was immediately made soggy by the syrup bath. It seemed like pretty average diner pancake fare. Aside from the disappointing pancakes, the place had a nice vibe to it, reminiscent of something out of the historic part of Boston. It's got a certain rustic charm. There's no signage visible from the street so it's easy to miss, my taxi driver actually couldn't find it at first, and perhaps that's why I really hadn't needed to make that reservation. Either that or 11am on a Saturday is before the brunch rush, although that's certainly not been my experience at other places in my pancake quest. read more

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Great ambiance. cute neighborhood, good food, friendly service, but very expensive. Small dishes $14-38 are meant to share. You need about 3 to get full. add a drink and you're looking at $100 for a nice, but not overwhelmingly amazing meal. read more

Always a great option. Cute place in cute neighborhood. Serious Hudson valley French country vibes. Delicious food - especially the pork chop and chicken liver mouse. The buttered lettuce salad is way too bland but otherwise everything is great. The hostess I believe her name was Miriam accommodated us when we were sat downstairs and moved us upstairs which was greatly appreciated. read more

Magic. I had dinner with two friends here last night and we were over the moon by the time we taste the first few plates we ordered. We decided to share lots of small plates because we weren't sure what to eat, and I think we won, because we were able to taste more than an usual dinner. Every single choice was incredibly tasty between the acid vinegar salad, the grilled smoky octopus, the delicate asparagus with ricotta, fresh prosciutto and sweet warm cornbread. We all got glasses of different roses and they were all good as well. To end, we shared a slice of chocolate Guinness cake with a top layer of cream cheese frosting, which was surprisingly really light! Not sweet at all, just cacao. Amazing. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This place is perfect for date night. The food was exceptional -- everything we had was on point. We ordered: charred octopus, roasted beets, market fish (Bronzino), and the squid ink tajarin. They have an outdoor space as well so perfect for summer. Enjoy!! read more

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I came here for dinner tonight with a couple of friends hoping to enjoy a "farm-to-table" type experience. Upon our arrival, we were asked to wait 10 minutes to be seated at a table that had already been open, set, AND reserved for us. Once we were finally seated, our waitress poured us a half-empty glass of water and proceeded to tell us which items on the menu were no longer available this evening, which just so happened to be all of the ones my friends and I were interested in trying. The waitress took off and didn't return for another 30 minutes to take our order from the remaining half of the menu. Of course, by the time she had arrived, yet another one of my selections was no longer available. I wonder why... Alas, I was left to order the "cheeseboard," Field Greens Salad, and cornbread for the table to share, and the Market Fish as an entree. The food was brought to the table another 30 minutes later, exactly at the point when all of us were starving. The "cheeseboard" was nothing to write home about and the cornbread was halfway decent--a bit too bitter for my taste. However, three bites into the field greens salad was when I realized that the main ingredient (the ham) was nowhere to be found. I brought this to the waitress' attention who then called the manager over and apologized to us for the waitress' inability to communicate that they had yet again run out of another item on the menu. At this point, I was left to wonder--how does one have enough salad, but not enough ham? Hmmm? Our entrees arrived 15-20 minutes after our appetizers. At last, we've made good time! I took a few bites of my fish which came with a calamari ragout and my mouth was parched from how salty it was. It tasted as though the fish was captured in the Dead Sea and then broiled in the tears of a chef who had just failed out of culinary school. Finally, the bill came and the manager was courteous enough not to include the half-assed salad we had ordered as our starter. Overall, this may have been one of the worst dining experiences of the hundreds I've had in New York. I came for "farm to table" and instead, I got a bull in a china shop. read more

This was my first time here. Set on a small cobble stone street in the vinegar hill section of Brooklyn. It's situated between Dumbo and the navy yard. The closest subway is the York stop on the F train. It has the appearance of a quaint storefront with a warm antique feel inside. There's a small bar used for dining and a mixture of 2 and 4 seater tables. They can combine for 6 easily. The night I was there the menu had a good mix of appetizers from salads, octopus, chicken liver. I had the chicken liver and octopus. Both were tasty and octopus perfectly prepared. Both were pricey at about $18 each. I enjoyed the chicken liver the most served with freshly charred bread and frisée and pickled red onions. Plenty to share with the table of 4. The main choices ran the gamut of pasta, chicken , pork and fish. I ordered the pork chop served on cheesy grits. It was sliced like a fine cut of steak and done medium rare. The pork was tender juicy perfectly seasoned and rich. It was well worth the $34 price. Entrees ran between $24-$34. There were two sides and we ordered the eggplant. It was good and well prepared. Service during the meal was attentive and professional. I can whole heartedly recommend this place for a quiet romantic dinner, family gathering or small celebration. For 3 people with 2 beers and 4 wines 2 apps 1 side and 3 entrees the meal cost $240 not including tip. I think it's reasonable to expect $100 per person for dinner. It's a wonderful fine dining option in Brooklyn. read more

Great food and atmosphere - did not pick up when I called but showed up unannounced and had a spot at the bar

So cute! Outdoor space is very sweet and inviting. Menu is small, but what they offer is so yummy! We ordered the shrimp and grits, roasted potatoes and the pear pancake. Everything was very yummy. Only con was small portions for the price. read more

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Beyond charming little restaurant in a off the beaten path street right outside of Dumbo. It feels like a real country kitchen but with way upscale food at a reasonable price point. It's by no means inexpensive, but the quality deserves the $$$ price tag. The charred octopus and the chicken liver mousse were both divine. The pasta with ramps and mushrooms was spring perfection. The rigatoni was a bit disappointing in that it just wasn't that special. And the panna cotta was heaven. read more

As expected from the Freeman's pedigree, the decor is colonial shabby with all the idiosyncrasy of the Sporting Club and veiled with a refined ladies touch http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=81TtUlliBRupeimBnQKCaA But from the beginning, many elements of the night were working against us, let this be a lesson in the futility of the "I know someone" mentality, because even though we got hugs and kisses from the all right people, we couldn't get a timely table... but the birthday party in the basement, the surprise health inspector, and the diners who obstinately refused to move to the bar long after finishing their desserts even after the hostess offer them a free round of drinks didn't help either... so we waited well over an hour in the charming but cold courtyard while the hostess offered us the boorish table's free round(s). We began with a round of salads; I was quite fond of my Bartlett Pear Salad ($10) with an oily slab of roasted fennel adorning a crown of baby arugula festooned in salty white nuggets of pecorino http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=TIPdVsBADeZGR8_tc3padw Personally I would have liked more pear less fennel but my friend felt the opposite so we traded some portions to adjust the salads to our preferences. I also thought my BF's crunchy mound of julienne young vegetables in the Shaved Market Salad ($9) was sapid and resourceful despite the fact that sharpness of caraway dressing overworked the plate just a touch http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=wKJCBygdqqw49TsuN771JA My Cauliflower Ravioli ($13) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=ajMl8jz8TKkeH4vrPBmqOA held the promise of delicious wonderment, but delivered the blandest puree of such an otherwise promising vegetable. The serving of this benign "vegetarian option" is an insult to the prefect sweet earthiness that develops with simple roasting of cauliflower; compiled with the wood burning stove there was no excuse for the lackluster of this dish. The chopped apples tossed with the pasta held all of the puckering tartness of a Granny Smith but none of the caramelized sweetness of mingling in a pan of brown butter that one would expect. The faint sprinkle of cheese teased the tongue into begging for salt but there was none to be had. My friend/birthday girl involuntarily spurted out "Are you kidding me!" when presented her with a scant Black Pepper Tagliatelle with Pork Ragu ($15) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=F6Kl9UuwKXMQZpt9bddAzw . We could see far too much of the ceramic dish around the flat pasta ribbons littered with grounds of pork, and it appeared especially meager sitting next to the butcher block of rubenesque Red Wattle Country Chop with fist-like jerusalem artichokes. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=2pFvYfbF6IJ4kmqSnGxpGQ Even so, the gentlemen claimed the shapely mound of chop was not as plentifully as it appeared as he separated the inedible fat from the meat and threw it aside like a wonderbra. The pallid response to every pasta dish emphasizes that Chef Adamson has not finely honed her skills on this delicately and I hope she considers expanding the "primi" portion of the menu to include other culinary area where she is more adept. The Mashed Potatoes ($8) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=dsl0TfZHhPLMK6kbfU_xZg err on the side homespun; it has none of the decadent overt buttery fattiness that no one would dare add to potatoes in such flagrant amounts of at home. Instead it arrives with the texture of tiny potato chunks suspended in a dry low fat starchy mound that screams Idaho and tastes like the kitchen ran out of cream. But for all of these disappointments, I must give the Roasted Delicata Squash ($8) my dearest accolades! The creamy richness of the squash puree coats the palette in savory sweetness and the toasty seeds sprinkled on top are a delightful counterpart of flavor and texture http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/BglFB3mkuo_PVtxdok4v3A?select=fPvkHOzNa6_N-4pXAkYl2g If I ever return, you will know me when I sit down and order 5 serving of the squash and nothing else... nothing else.... read more

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We arived 10 minutes early for our 7:30PM Christmas Eve reservation and waited at the bar for 45 minutes until we were seated. The front of house never once checked in with us during this wait or apologized. When we asked for proactive updates, we were brushed off and told the dining room was "too cozy" so the tables weren't clearing. During our entire wait at the bar, we saw only one table of two vacate the dining room, which was taken by a couple who walked in 20 minutes after us. When we were finally seated downstairs we noticed that 2 of the 5 tables were empty, 1 of which remained empty during the entirety of our dinner. It took us another 20 minutes after being seated before the waiter came over (which we had to flag him down to do). The food is good, but surely not worth the abominable service. read more

This place is known for its sourdough pancakes and yes they do live up to the hype. The pancake is thick with a slightly gooey center, which I'm a big fan of, but the best part is that it's completely soaked in maple syrup. And if you think that's not decadent enough, they also add two knobs of chilled butter at the top which slowly melts as you eat the pancake. Service was friendly and attentive. Decor is rustic barnyard chic (so hot right now). They have a decent drinks selection at brunch, including a delicious aperol spritz. read more

Quaint, Cute, Rustic in what I imagine is an up-and-coming-redevelopment-area. We arrived about 15 minutes before the door opened so we decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood. It was quiet with a feel of "please come and take me over and make be beautiful" vibe to it. I don't know... it's just a feeling. Anyways... when we walked back to the restaurant right when they opened, there were 6 other people standing in line out front. Darn... guess we should have just waited, we would have been the first ones in. Ha! We were seated immediately upon walking in, so no worries. The building was a home, so that when you walk in ... what I imagine was the parlor is now home to several 2-tops and 4-tops that can be arranged depending on your party size. We opted for the garden seating out back since the weather was so nice. The tables and chairs are what you might find in... surprise, surprise... a garden. The ground is a little uneven.. cuz you are in a back yard setting ... so the table and chairs may wobble a bit. Use your core and stabilize your chair. It's not that hard. Service was cordial, but a couple times we had to flag someone down to get more water. The food was ok.... my BIL and I had the eggs benedict which were a little lackluster in presentation IMO. No small slices of fruit or a couple little berries or greenery to jazz up the plate... just the eggs benedict. I should have taken a picture but I was super hungry and just dug in as soon as it arrived. The eggs and prosciutto were fantastic tho! It was served on an English muffin so ... not anything out of the ordinary. Hubby had the shrimp and grits which I got a small bite of and it was super creamy. The BIL's GF had a green salad and a side of bacon. The salad was nothing special but the bacon was tasty since she shared a piece with me. Portions were average. So, if you are starving and are thinking that Brunch here is going to be your only meal of the day... I'd say order a couple dishes. On the flip side, they don't give you huge portions so that you overstuff yourselves to a glutinous mass. Which in reality, we really should be more mindful of our portion sizes. Anyways... This place is cute and a great place to come that is OUT of the hustle and bustle of the city, so if you are looking for a place that is quiet... this is the place. If you are looking to get your BRUNCH ON with hearty portions and a lively atmosphere, you may want to try somewhere else. read more

As my friend and I walked in, the first thing he said was, "This is so Brooklyn." Immediately, I got defensive and replied with, "Is that bad?! What do you mean it's so Brooklyn?" He sensed the fire in my eyes and backed down replying with, "It's not bad. It just looks like we're in Brooklyn." Uh huh. Sure. I've been here for brunch with a few friends and we ended up ordering 3/4 of the menu because 1) we're all fatties 2) fatties are always hungry 3) like the fatties we are, we ordered with our stomachs and not heads. I remember the food being better the first time around. Alas, we ordered the infamous pancake* with caramelized apples and orange butter, eggs and tomato and maple bacon as a side. I perused the menu to find that the skirt steak I ordered last time was gone. The pancake, simply put, is heaven. It doesn't need an in depth description. You just need to try it. The eggs and tomato were a bit on the salty side. I would've liked the crushed tomatoes to be a bit more tart. The side of maple bacon complimented the pancake. The bloody mary is also quite tasty and the coffee is bottomless and strong. The service is a bit slow paced but I appreciate that you can have a conversation without being interrupted every few minutes asking if everything is okay. I think the pricing is on point. We didn't have to make a reservation probably because it was just us. We also arrived towards the end of brunch, 3 PM. -------------------------- *They should really give more than one pancake. Don't get me wrong, the one pancake is totally worth $10 but now I have to come back to order another one. Smart marketing me thinks. read more

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Vinegar hill house, is home of the $10 pancake (yes, that is singular). I was very interested in their menu but it is definitely more of a small plates spot and I left there starving. Had I known I would have ordered more. I love that they serve young coconut that you drink straight from the fruit, for $3 this far surpasses packaged coconut water. I had a special, shrimp and grits which were delicious but also small. They have a beautiful backyard which is good to know about. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but it is pretty neat how it is tucked away in this tiny corner of Brooklyn. read more

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Back when my wife and I could still pretend that we were cool, we lived in Downtown Brooklyn in an area near Vinegar Hill, and could walk to this restaurant from our apartment. We did so once for brunch and again for dinner. The short review is that my wife thinks the place is great and cozy. I think the place charges too much given the size of its portions, and the quality (while perfectly good) is not sufficient to make up the difference. When we visited for brunch, my wife ordered some kind of fruit pancake and I ordered sausages and an omelette. When the food arrived, however, it felt like it was one portion too small. I encourage you to look at the pictures other folks have provided. The little kitschy dishes and plates featured in the pictures are actually not as large as you think they are; they simply photograph well and the real size is apparent when you compare the pictures to something that can't be easily miniaturized, like a fork or a bag of potato chips. The same thing happened when we visited for dinner. All of this could be forgiven if the taste of both meals was something particularly unique or amazing, but I think you can get equally good food at a number of other places (without having to walk to Vinegar Hill). The really distinguishing feature of the restaurant is its atmosphere. It feels tucked away (because it is), and happening upon Vinegar Hill (the neighborhood) while wandering around Brooklyn feels like you traipsed through the looking glass into something special and untouched. This restaurant distills that feeling into a meal by presenting you with food while nestling you in rustic scenery in a small space in the middle of that neighborhood. Put simply, I think this is a place where you bring a date or an acquaintance (assuming your partner is willing to make the trek). It is not a place to go eat. But, again, I was not a cool person back then. And I am not one now. I just wanted food. read more

Been here twice and both times were excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall vibe and ambiance is warm and intimate. Food is simple but delicious. This place is a gem. read more

Reasons one might visit Vinegar Hill House: 1. You took a series of wrong turns after getting off the F train at York and you stumbled into VHH because you thought you were going to get mugged by a hipster. 2. You love tiny beautiful pancakes made with apples and sourdough. 3. You want to know what it was like to have brunch back in the 1900s. 4. You are seeking the world's most perfectly poached egg. 5. You want to walk away from a meal feeling pleasantly satisfied. Nice folks, good food, make a reservation. The End. read more

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my partner and I dine at vinegar hill house often, tonight 5/27 '23 at exactly 5:30 we sat at the bar to enjoy a beautiful dinner when across the bar a wine taster was spitting out his wine in a container. I pointed it out to our bland server and she said she would inform them. she did not and at my second request she casually said she would !!! we both left very disappointed. no apologies . NOTHING. read more