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Buttermilk Channel
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch American (New), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
524 Court St(between Nelson St & Huntington St)
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
(718) 852-8490
- Nearest Transit:
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Smith - 9 Sts (F, G)
Carroll St (F, G)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 5 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 12 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Elizabeth L. said: "Simply put, high class meets bourgeois. Yelpers seem to be confused by its appearance, but really, I think it's easy: exceptional service (though sometimes a little slow), sophisticated mannerism from the entire feel of the…" read more »
490 reviews for Buttermilk Channel
Review Highlights
"try the pecan pie sundae, it rocks the world."
(in 47 reviews)
"Cheddar waffles are mouth watering."
(in 70 reviews)
"I had the duck meatloaf which was simply heavenly."
(in 49 reviews)
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490 reviews in English
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Review from Erica J.
2/8/2012
roasted cauliflower and apple soup with toasted pistachios. house smoked salmon scramble with green onions and cream cheese. sides of crispy hashbrown patties. a mimosa or bellini with your brunch. amazing!
like any good brunch spot, you'll have a healthy wait on weekends, but drop off your phone number, grab a coffee from nearby black-gold and browse the grocery across the street while you wait. -
Review from Brutus X.
Brooklyn, NY
2/10/2012
I first came upon this restaurant after a mediocre dinner at Prime Meats down the street. Unimpressed and not wanting to stay for dessert, we headed to Buttermilk Channel for some sweets. We sat at the bar and had a root beer float and the coconut pot de créme, both of which were reason enough to come back for a full meal. Which I did tonight. And boy, was I disappointed!
We arrived early and there was no wait for a table. After starting with their version of a hot toddy and a 750ml bottle of sparkling cider (though the waitress brought us the wrong one), we ordered the house made pickles, chicken liver mousse, and foie gras/ham terrine. The chicken liver was a delicious HUGE portion (for only $7), and came with pickled grapes and toast. The terrine was a bit pricier but equally as good, coming with the same pickled grapes and fennel. We finished our appetizers with happy bellies and high hopes for our entrees.
We ordered the special of the night, Berkshire pork with "ancho chile broth, clams, and cod croquettes". What we got was a muddled hodgepodge of strange flavors. The pork on its own was delicious and tender, but I don't understand what it was doing in a bowl of shellfish. The croquettes, while tasty, added little to the dish, as did the random chunks of pickles we found in the broth as well.
"Is that a pickle? WHY?!"
But the grilled kale salad with soft boiled egg and anchovy dressing was the most disappointing dish of the evening. I had imagined bites of fishy grilled kale with warm, runny yolk, but in actuality I was eating bland charred kale with a COLD hard boiled egg and not one hint of anchovy. Add a side of salty roasted market vegetables and needless to say we were underwhelmed. We ordered a pecan pie sundae to cheer up, paid our bill, and left. -
Review from Tanisha C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Beyonce and Jay-Z frequent this restaurant. Given my obsession with Beyonce and my ex-boyfriend's similar obsession with Jay-Z (we once called ourselves the "Law School Bey and Jay"), I've been to Buttermilk Channel a few times to ensure that my impression and review aren't tainted by my fandom.
Well... it delivers. I've been to Buttermilk Channel a few times for Sunday brunch. There is ALWAYS a wait and the restaurant is ALWAYS packed. Even still, each time the hostess has been very courteous -- not at all the type to make you feel insignificant and desparate because you're one of fifty names on a list. Luckily, I've never had to wait longer than 25 minutes, but believe me, I'd wait whatever time is needed.
For brunch, I've had the Pancakes, Short Ribs Hash, and Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, and the Turkey Sausage. The Pancakes are simply amazing -- moist, buttery and fluffy-- and the accompanying syrup is a nicely balanced sweet, not too overwhelming. The Short Ribs Hash is the best thing ever. Like seriously, whose idea was this?! BRILLIANT. Yea, so, well seasoned, nicely cooked, tiny chunks of beef, mixed with tiny home fries. I order my eggs scrambled rather than sunnyside up and it's just perfection. I highly recommend this entree. My least favorite part of the brunch is the Eggs Benedict. It's a traditional eggs benedit, with smoked salmon and the distinguishing characteristic is that its served atop a biscuit. Eh, it doesn't add much for me. It's solid, but definitely not a showstopper.
I definitely have to go to Buttermilk Channel for dinner. -
Review from Dani N.
Brooklyn, NY
2/9/2012
I would say 3.5 stars is fair... I had the fried chicken and it was pretty dang good. Perfectly moist and crisp - yum! The service was not that good the night I went - it was so packed but I think it is always packed so I didn't get why the service was off. It was pretty reasonable under $100 for 2 with drinks, not bad. Loved the ambiance. Think it's worth a trip.
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Review from Rob K.
1/16/2012
Take your boyfriend to Buttermilk Channel for his birthday and he will begin ring shopping immediately. Well almost immediately, first I have to write this review, watch highlights from the Giants win over the Packers, and eat my leftovers.
Leftovers. You want them from here, not because the portions are out of control; they're not. Because you want this meal to last as long as possible and who doesn't want fried chicken for breakfast?
Maple & bacon roasted almonds, house-made pickles, maple-glazed grilled bacon, cheese plates with pickled grapes(I have no idea what that tastes like)... Those are only a few options to get amped up for before the main course.
The Buttermilk fried chicken and cheddar waffles live up the hype. I just get nervous eating it in a fancy place if the tables are close. I become a savage when I eat fried chicken. Anyone who got hit with chicken, I apologize (You don't want me here on lobster night). The chicken melts in your mouth and two glasses of Ommegang Three Philosophers are the perfect compliment. Allagash Curieux, is one of my favorite beers and a rarity around these parts. I'll be saving that for next time.
Buttermilk is far enough out of reach where tourists won't steal precious spots. Depending on the night, the wait isn't horrific. Two of us were seated in twenty minutes on a Sunday night at 8:30. It's classy - they have a coat check and a hostess with a clip board. I'll be back, especially if there is a possibility to spot my two dream ladies: Beyonce and Kelly Kapowski. -
Review from Ann T.
1/25/2012
Nice service - very accommodating waiters and hosts. I've only been for brunch/ very late lunch (which is early dinner, I guess) a few times, and it's good stuff.
I think we've worked our way through all the snacks - the hush puppies are really good as are the housemade pickles. You should probably NOT get the fried chicken. It's just OK. The cheddar waffles they are served with are pretty awesome, though. You should get the duck meatloaf instead - really rich and delicious. Everything is good at brunchtime, too. I particularly enjoyed the grilled cheese, the Eggs Huntington and the banana walnut bun. I have no idea why I have never ordered the pecan pie french toast, but I imagine it's as wonderful as it sounds. -
Review from Will R.
2/9/2012
I am quite choosy when I hand out 5 stars for a restaurant. It's as though I'm giving a student an A+, which is just as rare. Buttermilk Channel calls their cuisine "New American" I call it, well done Southern food (it seems influenced most by Southern cuisine) And as readers of my past reviews know, I am hyper critical of any NYC restaurant dolling out "Southern Food". Buttermilk Channel somehow does it right though. The night I came they were serving a Duck Meatloaf with cheese grits, not exactly Southern, but the influence is certainly evident. It was superb, and I can't stand meatloaf. It was one of those singular meals for sure. Ah, I'm already getting ahead of myself..........when we were seated, which sadly took forever (the one and only drawback of the place), the server brought over these amazing brioche poppers covered in honey and crushed sea salt. Incredible. We all ordered salads as first course- all were phenomenal. As I mentioned, the entree was superb- I even cleaned my plate with another brioche the server brought me. The desserts were all equally incredible. I had a bread pudding that was among the best I've ever had (and I cook an amazing bread pudding). My friends ordered apple pie and a chocolate dessert- both just as good as the bread pudding. If I could afford to eat here more often and the wait not so terribly long I would eat here weekly if not more. It is a special place, with amazing ambiance, amazing waitstaff, and of course amazing food.
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Review from Liz C.
1/10/2012
I cheered inwardly when an unrelated activity brought me by serendipity to delicious Carroll Gardens - which, to my Manhattan-centric existence, might as well be Delaware.
I cursed myself inwardly when I departed, for forgetting to Check-In Here, because if I *ever* return to this nabe, Buttermilk would need to queue up behind Prime Meats and Frankie's, even though everything from the house-brined pickle platter to the huckleberry duck meatloaf was tantalizing enough to warrant a second and third date.
Hey Williamsburg - as you begin to sculpt a high-end middle-brow restaurant scene, take a hint from Carroll Gardens' Buttermilk Channel. Keep the menu short and sweet; keep the food fresh and well-made. Make sure your servers are affable. You can pick out vintage furnishings and expensive lighting schemes once the basics are laid right.Listed in: Classtro-Pubs
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Review from Christina M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2012
Comforting and sinfully delicious. A chill environment with traces of trendiness to boot!
Went for birthday brunch and tried to behave myself with the roasted cauliflower and apple soup, with a side of the cheddar waffle. The soup was savory, with just the right amount of sweet. Same for the waffles. I LIVED.
I'll be back, and soon:) -
Review from Janet Y.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2012
I saw all the reviews and thought this place must be great for brunch so me and my husband decided to go. We showed up with a wall of people waiting for seats and our own waiting time was an hour. We didn't mind the wait and thought this food must be the best brunch or else it wouldn't be so packed!
After waiting an hour, I have the say the food was ok to good but not the best I've had. I ordered the pork chop with cheddar waffle and my husband ordered the ABC grilled cheese and a side of sticky bun. I couldn't taste the cheddar in my waffle but my pork chop was good. It was a bit fatty, but I think the fat helps flavor it. The grill cheese was good but the sticky bun tasted a little stale. Both our dish came with a side of salad which was way too sour. It wasn't drowned in dressing so I'm just going to assume the dressing itself was very sour to begin with.
The reason why I didn't rate this higher was because of the long wait time and the food really wasn't worth that wait. Still, I'm glad I tried it so I can cross this place off my list of places to eat around the area. -
Review from Joe L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2012
With 475 reviews already, I don't think I'm going to find an angle here that someone else hasn't already mentioned, but here goes. My buddies and I went for dinner last night (Monday) and showed up at 7:30. We were told the wait would be 45 mins, so we went down the street and had a drink elsewhere. An hour later, we arrived back at the restaurant, and after about 5 mins of hanging around by the door, our table was ready. At first I thought, wow, this place must be really good. It's this packed on a Monday?? However, once we were seated, I realized why (this is my assumption, at least) the place was so crowded. Notable and popular restaurant, offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Mondays, for $25 = crowded.
They apologized to us for the delay and to extend an olive branch, they brought us some house made pickles along with the standard cheese popovers, both of which were a nice treat. For apps, we had the arugula salad with walnuts, apples and blue cheese grilled cheese toast points. Nothing earth shattering, but a strong start.
Second course was...no surprises here...the house-staple fried chicken. Wow. Very crispy and flavorful crust, perfectly cooked, juicy chicken. The 3 sizeable pieces were set atop two cheddar waffles and a side of slaw. Did I mention delicious? Wow.
At this point, we're all starting to feel pretty full, but we still had dessert coming, so we knew we were going to have to step up our game a bit. Between the 3 of us, we tried both desserts, which were the pecan pie sundae with vanilla ice cream (like a parfait, basically) and the CHOCOLATE CHUNK BREAD PUDDING WITH SALTED CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH. Oops, did I just hit caps lock? You bet your ass I did. The dessert was THAT good. I feel like one of Pavlov's dogs right now, I'm salivating at the thought of it!
Overall, the wait was annoying, but as it turned out, well worth it. I would definitely return (and plan to), and will probably venture here for brunch at some point to see what they throw down. Aside from the delay for our table, which is kinda out of their control, I can't really find any flaws with our experience. Just a great meal and definitely worth the effort to get a table. -
Review from Rita L.
Manhattan, NY
1/22/2012
First off, I went here on a Friday night around 7:30 and I had called ahead to see if they take reservations. Unfortunately, they do not, only for parties for 5 or more. I was placed on the waiting list for both the table and bar, so whichever was quicker, I was sure to get my grub on.
I took my boyfriend here to celebrate his belated birthday. We waited around 45 minutes to sit at the bar. I ordered red wine while my boyfriend ordered the Kelso beer (which has a great crisp taste, as recommended by the bartender). We then ordered the raw oysters and the barbequed oysters with smoked bacon as the appetizers. We love raw oysters, so this was definitely a plus for us. The barbequed oysters were great as well. Both of these appetizers were presented beautifully.
For the main entree, we ordered the Maine lobster (which was the special on Fridays) as well as the trout. One of the lobster sides, which was hard to see because of the lighting, was raw. And so, I told the manager in which he insisted we stay for dessert. I wasn't being a pest, but just to let him know that the lobster was raw. The Maine lobster was overall delicious and full of flavor and it came with some kind of pasta noodles as well. The trout was delicious as well, sauteed to perfection. We then ordered dessert--the Pecan Pie sundae, which was real great.
As we got the bill, the Sundae and a cup of beer was waived due to the raw Maine lobster.
This place is great if you want to take your significant other, or a friend. But the wait is long and it is far from the train station (especially if it is cold out). The food here is unique and delicious. Highly recommend this! -
Review from DeShaun C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Met Jess S. here with every intention to devour cheddar waffles and buttermilk fried chicken.
Boy, was that mission ever accomplished. I know they don't give out medals for this sort of thing, but I was kinda stellar in my devouring of food, with the exception of my work on the drumstick, which Jess scolded me over.
Buttermilk Channel is a busy locale, so you probably won't want to go to get any privacy or have any deep conversations...although, if you did, no one would hear you over the cacophony of other potentially deep conversations, so go ahead, let those skeletons out of the closet!
Since there was a wait, we perched at the bar and had some peppermint tea. Good tea. It helped the time fly by until our table was ready. She had the kale salad, which was really delicious and all but...
This refined version of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is delicious. Three large pieces sitting atop two incredibly savory waffles. They give you syrup to go along with it, and it complements the flavors of the meal well. The cabbage slaw that comes with it was also tasty; it was light and not laden with mayo or anything like that.
For dessert, there was chocolate bread pudding for me, and a pecan pie sundae for her. The bread pudding wasn't what I expected, a little bit on the dry side. The pecan pie sundae? Never have I been so happy to hear "you're gonna have to help me finish this." Delicious.
Look, I've already told you what you want to know. Log off and get to Buttermilk Channel. -
Review from Corine P.
Brooklyn, NY
1/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I think I had such high expectations for this place because I saw it on numerous foodie magazines and websites. Celebrities even frequent this place. The ambience is visually appealing, however you will wait a long time on a busy night. We had reservations for a group but still waited over 30 minutes outside. Thank god, the weather was nice.
We all ordered a bunch of things from the menu but I'm only going to comment on the Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Waffles. This is available on the dinner menu and a popular item (as I've been told). The fried chicken is served atop of the waffles with a side of syrup as most of the pictures indicate. I was pretty disappointed with the quality of this dish for the price you end up paying. The waffles were cold and the chicken was not juicy. You could probably mash up your own version for under $5 with some Kellogs waffles and KFC chicken.Listed in: Carroll Gardens & Cobble Hill
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Review from anna p.
New York, NY
1/5/2012
Ahhh so delicious. There's always a wait for brunch, but it's worth it. Free mimosas with brunch, and everything I've had so far has been amazing.
Skip the pancakes--they're just pancakes and they have too much other scrumptious stuff for you to waste your time on those!
For dinner, order the burger. The pickles are delicious, the bun is soft and perfect, and the fries are awesome. I ate one after being a vegetarian for EIGHTEEN YEARS, and will be ordering another one soon. Yumma! -
Review from S L.
Brooklyn, NY
12/22/2011
Pleasant atmosphere and service. Wine by the glasses were excellent quality at reasonable price. Homemade pickles were tasty. Food was visually attractive. Green apple and radish salad was delicious, though the comically large hunks of radish went untouched.
We waited over an hour for our food. When we finally inquired we were told "we make everything fresh" as if the problem were ours for expecting food any faster. Then moments later we were offered another story, that our food was waiting on a burger ordered well-done. As if it takes an hour to cook a burger well-done.
2 out of 3 main dishes were bad The Caputo's Fresh Linguini was undercooked, and ironically it tasted as if dried ingredients were used. The Berkshire Pork special featured flavorless pork swimming in a bowl of sauce of soy, sugar, and pickles. It tasted as disgusting as it sounds. The burger at least was passable.
No plans to return. -
Review from Jenny T.
Brooklyn, NY
1/6/2012
Best pickles ever!
We waited about two hours for dinner on a Friday night. The hostess was very nice - sat us at the bar and came around with free appetizers and these amazing pickles.
I ordered the steak with bone marrow. The steak was perfect, but I'm not quite a fan of bone marrow because of its fatty texture. The friend I fed it to told me it was delicious, though.
All the brunch reviews sound great - can't wait to try it! -
Review from Jennie T.
Brooklyn, NY
1/3/2012
Had brunch for the first time at Buttermilk Channel on Saturday, and it was a delicious experience. Everyone in my party except for me ordered the pork chop and cheddar waffles, and was practically licking their fingers at the end of the meal. The cheddar waffles really is phenomenal. I ordered the Eggs Huntington, which was also delicious - but no match for the pork chop and waffles.
The down side was the service. We waited 40 minutes for a party of 5, which we expected. But we were seated at a table that was not realy meant for 5 people (3 of us had to sit on the window ledge, so eating was a bit awkward). Also, we pretty much didn't see our waitress all meal - it would have been nice if she came around to ask if we needed anything (more water would have been nice). The food also took a long time to come out.
Overall I give it 4 stars since the food was so delicious and I'll probably be back again. -
Review from Alex H.
New York, NY
1/26/2012
Had a relatively lovely dinner here--service was a bit slow and we spent waaay too much money on watered down cocktails, but the food was solid. The maple bacon almonds were delicious, as was the simple apple-arugula salad. I wasn't starving so I ordered the squash tart for my main course, along with a side of bacon from the charcuterie. The mustard grill on the bacon was delicious, but the cut was a little fattier/thicker than I generally like. Sometimes I think the word "bacon" is thrown around too liberally. But I digress. The squash tart was good, but the ricotta lacked that heavenly flavor that you sometimes come across. Not the end of the world. My friend enjoyed her mussels. I think it was just a case of not ordering entirely correctly. Either way, I'd definitely go back--for brunch, for fried chicken, etc.
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Review from ali f.
Brooklyn, NY
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best pickles on earth. Period.
I cannot believe i haven't reviewed this place yet. I love it here (i usually come for brunch). The food is always delicious and the staff is always friendly. This is the one spot i find myself always recommending to people new to the area. You're going to wait, but its worth it. Must haves: fried chicken and cheddar waffles, mushroom/spinach/feta scramble, bloody mary's, and the pickles. -
Review from Geca S.
Brooklyn, NY
12/3/2011
BRUNCH.
After one visit, Buttermilk Channel has elevated itself into what will be a go-to brunch spot. Holy cow!
I'm not your usual buttermilk biscuit type, but I date a boy who was raised on a diet of white gravy slop plus unrecognizable meat by-product over a dense slab of biscuit. (Affectionately known as "SOS." Look it up.)
Here we are for brunch. The place is packed so we've scouted out stools at the bar. Sipping some delicious Bellinis --that are included in the brunch menu, of course-- and out come 1) a giant fried porkchop on a waffle for Boy, 2) my Eggs Benedict, hollandaise and poached egg over country ham, the fluffiest biscuit ,and the most delicious and lightly dressed salad on the side.
BEST FORTY MINUTES OF MY LIFE.
I tried my first bite of fried-meat-over-waffle and the pork chop was juiiiiicy and the waffle was so flavorful. Even though it's busy, and it's loud, and the decor is kind of watery and boring, and even though the servers are overworked and distracted, this place is where they hide the good stuff. -
Review from Donald B.
Washington, DC
2/2/2012
The drinks, appetizers and first course were great. The second course was a miss, pretty much all the way around our party of four. The fried chicken was passable, but not amazing (volume over quality). The trout wrapped in ham was just OK. (Why didn't they create a sauce for the grits? Maybe from the pan the veggies & fish were cooked in.) Hake was nothing to write home about. Anyway, if we return we'll probably create a meal out of appetizers and first course options. Or maybe give it another chance with the remaining entres. Sigh. I really wanted to love this place.
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Review from Julian M.
Brooklyn, NY
11/16/2011
Came here for dinner a week ago. Initially it feels like a great ambiance since it's pretty lively with a lot of hip patrons. Unfortunately it is extremely dark, so dark in fact that neither my girlfriend nor myself could actually read the menu without holding the table candle up to it. I thought it was just us but I noticed later people seated next to us had to do the same thing as well.
I got the three course menu. The soup wasn't very interesting or tasty. I got the buttermilk fried chicken for the entree. Normally I love fried chicken but in this case it wasn't delicious. It wasn't bad just not really good either (most of the food was like that). My girlfriend got a pasta special and was equally not excited. The pecan dessert WAS delicious which bumps the rating up a bit. Drinks are on the pricey side for the most part.
Service was good but probably won't come back unless they change up the menu a lot. -
Review from Jeremy K.
New York, NY
1/14/2012
Came here with friends for there $25 Monday special and I couldn't have been happier. Get the fried chicken (not greasy at all!) and the pecan pie sundae. Those are two of the many standout dishes we had. Overall, just an excellent experience. We usually don't head to Brooklyn for dinner but we'll be back for this one. Thanks butta!
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Review from Bjorn P.
New York, NY
Brunch! Fantastic. We ordered:
Bellinis - Fresh and light and great
Almonds with Maple Syrup and Bacon - Good but wouldn't order next time
Homemade Sausage - Round, tasty, sweet
Short Stack (3) Buttermilk Pancakes - Fluffy and absolutely delicious
Fried Porkchop with Cheddar Waffles - Tender pork chop and delicious waffle. Maple syrup is provided and it's great
Will go back again to try the Shortrib hash, Pecan Pie French Toast, Pickles and Bloody Mary. -
Review from kathy l.
12/29/2011
Popovers were baked a little too long,which made me sad because I love chewy warm cheesy bread. Buttermilk fried chicken was amazing. I love fried chicken and only eat it when it's "special" otherwise my rear end would probably grow large enough to secede from the union. It's medium heavy battered and well seasoned, moist, piping hot, etc. the waffle was average and had a molasses sauce. Cole slaw was amazing. And I hate cole slaw usually... Loved the onion in it. We had a fly-by dinner of entrees only and were in a rush to get out of there. The hostess was really helpful and accommodating. Under other circumstances we would have been really annoyed at waiting 30min for a table when our meal took 20 minutes to eat, but the service we received made it worth the effort. If it weren't always so crowded, we would make the trek here more I think.
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Review from Patale M.
Berkeley, CA
1/13/2012
I have only gone there for dinner. Half of the time I sit at the bar with or without company, half of the time I sit at a table. I have enjoyed every meal. I still love getting that popover to start with. On rare occasions, the food has taken too long to come out of the kitchen but overall the timing has been good and I do not go there if I am in a rush. My favorite dish is the parsley crusted hake. It's moist, tasty,with a fabulously vinegary and complex light sauce. The dining room wait staff is excellent and well informed.The hostesses ( especially the one with dark hair and glasses ) are charming and welcoming.
I took one star away because the bar staff could be more congenial. They need to be friendly to everyone, not just people they know ......The very young looking bartender last Tuesday did not know how to describe dishes very well nor how they were prepared but maybe he is a newbie and there is hope for improvement. Also the pumpkin pie that night was boring .....usually desserts are good. -
Review from Ro G.
Staten Island, NY
1/15/2012
Enjoyed a leisurely Sunday brunch with the BFFs at this hopping local hot-spot. A latte got us through the 40 min wait. Nice decor and friendly staff. Tried the short rib hash..yummy!! I loved every bite! The cheddar waffles were excellent and my BFF enjoyed the fried pork chop & waffles. Will definitely return to try their regular menu items.
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Review from Elizabeth L.
New York, NY
11/10/2011 2 photos
Great value for brunch. We came Saturday afternoon around 1, waited 30 minutes before we were seated at the bar (we were quoted 45 for a table).
The prices are very reasonable, especially since a drink is included with your entree. My boyfriend and I ordered the pecan pie french toast, butternut squash soup, and short rib hash. We were hoping ordering three entrees would get us an extra drink, as it did for the people next to us, but the butternut squash soup definitely was a dainty appetizer size.
French toast was the highlight of our brunch. I loved that the molasses sauce was on the side: the toast itself is quite sweet and decadent, so it was nice to pair the two at your own discretion.
For some reason, the restaurant reminds me a little of Northern Spy Food Co., but definitely a Brooklyn vibe given the eighties music soundtrack (namely Blondie). I'll probably come back to check out the pork chop and cheddar waffle. Yum! -
Review from Grace B.
Manhattan, NY
1/8/2012
Waited an hour on Sunday to get a seat, but the FRIED PORK CHOP & CHEDDAR WAFFLES were to die for. Service was good. Waitress was nice. Space is small, but that's expected. Mimosa was complementary. Very nice Sunday Brunch spot.
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Review from Kaite M.
Brooklyn, NY
10/24/2011
After hearing the hype about this place for over a year and finally trying it tonight, my husband and I were totally disappointed.
He ordered the fried chicken, he said they got the crispy right, but need to season it, it was very plain.
I had the hangar steak and it was served with a dog bone with marrow in it. The bread salad that came with it was way too drenched in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
The side of mashed potatoes was fine. The hush puppies at Van Horn Sandwich st on Court are way better then Buttermilks.
And as for the service, the hostesses do not smile and are not friendly and the waitress was neglectful. -
Review from Andre P.
Brooklyn, NY
2/7/2012
seriously??? you got to be kidding me....an hour wait for this crap? what's wrong with you people?
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Review from Kristina P.
Brooklyn, NY
10/27/2011
The food and service here is ok. Its has a great atmosphere for a nicer meal with friends or a more intimate dinner with a date but the food was somehow lacking.
The hush puppies were bland and almost burnt and the buttermilk fried chicken and waffle wasn't seasoned well. The Waffle was supposed to be a cheddar waffle but it was covered in powder sugar and came out more sweet than savory.
I would go back to give it a second chance but I wasn't too impressed. -
Review from Melinda C.
New York, NY
10/1/2011
Goodness gracious great buttermilk channel.
There's the wait and the travel to get here, but surprisingly it's worth it. (Sorry to say that I don't feel the same way for fellow long-wait brunch Clinton St Bakery which is way closer for me to get to.)
Here's how your brunch should go: Go with your sig other or a few friends you actually like. Get there either early (close to 10am) or towards the end of the brunch session (around 2pm). But if you have to wait, the staff may take pity on you and send your way a complimentary yummy pastry to tie you over--it tasted like a sour cream donut/muffin but can't really confirm that since I stuffed my face too quickly... the couple of times I had to wait.
Then enjoy a classic bloody mary, juice, or bellini to start. Order any combo of the following pecan pie french toast, short stack of buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon, fried pork chop and cheddar waffle, the short rib hash, or lox scramble. And don't forget to request a side of pickles.
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Review from Carla L.
KEW GARDENS, NY
12/3/2011
Buttermilk Channel made my Bday suck a little. Cute place but my oh my what a let down. I had the special Monday 3 course special. Soup. Gross. Poor waiter realized I didn't like it..sub'd it out with their watermelon salad. Hmm..didn't touch it either. But I didn't let that get me down. Chicken and Waffles were up next. How can you mess that up? Ugh. They did. Although the chicken had a nice crust. It wasn't seasoned. The waffles were as good as the ones you find at the frozen aisle of your supermarket. The coleslaw leaked onto your waffle. Gross. The coleslaw had raw red onions in it..so imagine the surprise when you take a bite out of your waffle with syrup..not noticing there are bits of onions clinging to the underside of your waffle. yuck. The only saving grace was the dessert. Well happy bday to me : (
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Review from Kevin C.
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Worth the wait for the food. Pretty packed for the weekend which was expected. Hard to even get a drink from the bar, I would say, awkwardly packed trying to hang inside. That says something about their breakfast though.
I couldn't pass up the fried pork chop and cheddar waffles. The best of both worlds, sweet and savory. Hit the spot. Couldn't have asked for more on this breakfast occasion. I also guzzled down a Star of the Sea Bloody Mary. Celery and peppercorn infused vodka garnished with a fresh shucked oyster. I wasn't super impressed for $10 but it got the job done. Maybe I'm just cheap or its Brooklyn? Probably both.
Service was legit but not getting the overall 5 stars from me. Not sure but I wasn't exactly stunned by the food. Good experience but they place seemed a little cramped. Although, my celebrity sighting of Tiffani Amber Thiessen was cool and glad I got the check that off the list.
If you do the whole shabang of drinks, sweets and a main course you are about to spend around $40 a person. -
Review from Andrea S.
Albany, NY
12/28/2011
Sea salt dusted maple bacon almonds, popovers, housemade pickles (omg), and fried chicken. We got some other dishes (lamb salad, duck meatloaf), but the chicken was definitely the star. The portions are huge, the popovers came out complimentary (hey thanks!), and the pecan pie sundae thing for dessert was completely insane. I'm still thinking about it, and I had it in the summer. Summer is a great time to go because the outdoor seating adds a decent amount of space. Because it can get crazy, we went for a super early dinner not long after they opened.
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Review from Bernice L.
Northbrook, IL
Buttermilk please! Everything about this brunch spot was the perfect touch to my morning. The locale, the atmosphere, the people, and the food all made for deliciousness. I loved that every brunch entree came with your choice of mimosa, bellini, or sparkling wine. How did they know?
My fried pork chop and cheddar waffles could not have been more tasty! The pork chop was surprisingly juicy and the waffles tasted freshly made. I YUM! I couldn't help but share an order of buttermilk pancakes with my husband. They were perfectly soft melt in your mouth goodness in every bite. I haven't had better. WANT SOME NOW!
My husband ordered their in-house smoked salmon that tasted super yummy too! I loved how the eggs were still a little runny and not overcooked - just how they should be.
Buttermilk Channel was possibly one of the best brunch spots I've ever been to. Being from Chicago where Brunch is a MUST, this spot tops it all. I just wish I could travel to Brooklyn every week for my buttermilk pancake fix. My stomach is smiling at me right now... :) -
Review from Thomas D.
Brooklyn, NY
12/30/2011
Food:20
Decor:17
Service:18
Tip: Go early or late, the locals seem to migrate here -
Review from Angie L.
Brooklyn, NY
11/19/2011
I went there last night and let me tell you ... I am going back sometime soon!!!
The good: The food was great!! We had the cheese platter which was really quite wonderful. I loved the fact that they presented the cheeses with a side of honey ... it was a nice combination and really brought out some interesting and delicious warm flavors. Of course I also had their famous fried chicken ... and I am NOT a fried chicken kind of girl ... but ... up went my white flag ... and now I am in love! It was not overbearingly greasy, it was light (who would have thought?), juicy, fresh, and crispy. I am not sure what the brown dressing was that came with the chicken but it was the perfect complement! The PECAN PIE SUNDAE was a perfect ending to the meal!! I will go back just for that!
The bad: THE WAIT ... Ugh... we were told to wait for an hour and forty five mins!!!!!!! The hostest was a bit snappy too!! Thank goodness the waitress made up for that! I think we ended up waiting for an hour ... they take your phone number which is helpful because we headed out to a nearby tapas bar for a drink and were call when our table was ready.
The ugly: Nothing! The decor was comfy and warm! It was, however, a bit on the dark side.
