The Grocery

08/13/2008 Posted by Zincnyc

My husband & I came for dinner & ate outside in the pretty candle-lit garden. We eat out a lot but this was our first time, the menu was original & exciting and the staff extremely knowledgeable. The food was EXCEPTIONAL - each dish seemed to have an exquisitely crafted array of flavors. The chefs are PERFECTIONISTS & their attention to detail in each mouthful of flavor makes other restaurants / food experiences seem quite clunky! Extra touches: two small round hot potato croquettes were brought to our table between courses - another perfect little taste! If you are a true foodie, you will enjoy every minute here.

Pros: exceptional food

Cons: none

07/28/2008 Posted by CantStopTheEnvy

I'm astounded by some of the bad reviews of this place. This is our favorite restaurant in Brooklyn, and I grew up here! The food is always fresh & amazing. The staff is always very helpful & friendly, if they were rude to you, it was likely because you deserved it. The wine list is excellent, and Sharon (owner) is very knowledgeable. Charlie (also owner) prepares fantastic dishes & the menu changes seasonally. I've literally never had a dish I did not love & neither have any of our guests. The outdoor garden is so romantic, try to get there before it's too cold. I promise you - we are foodies - and this place is absolutely worth every penny (and not expensive at all!) One thing I've noticed from reading reviews of restaurants or vacations is that some people can not enjoy a good meal/vacation, no matter where they are.

06/06/2008 Posted by crsandoval

One of my favorites spots to eat in Brooklyn... yummy, original food! The service was decent... it was a little busy and we had to wait but overall our experience was a good one.

05/31/2008 Posted by kmgorman

There's a reason why reservations are hard to come by. My husband took me here for our wedding anniversary, and I couldn't have been more pleased with his choice. It was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The food was outstanding. The entrees were interesting, fresh, and delicious and the presentation was thoughtful. I had the scallops, and my husband had the lamb, which was cooked exactly how he requested it. The waitstaff was extremely attentive, very pleasant, and we never felt rushed. The chef came out to check on the patrons, which we felt was a nice personal touch. It's a small restaurant, with a minimalistic atmosphere, but still feels warm and inviting, like you're having dinner at a friend's home. I highly recommend The Grocery.

Pros: Interesting seasonal dishes, outstanding service

Cons: Not easy to get a reservation

06/26/2007 Posted by bheights

I went for dinner last Saturday night. The food was amazing- best duck ever! However, our waitress had major attitude and actually insulted me out of the blue. So weird! I will definitely go back, but I hope I get someone else next time!

Pros: food, wine list, atmosphere

Cons: rude waitstaff

06/20/2007 Posted by jfarmwald

It's my understanding that Grocery was recently rated and compared to Le Bernadin and other NYC top spots, which is exactly what peaked my interest. Unfortunately, it is not in the same ballpark. The food is certainly delicious, but not nearly as complex or well thought out as the class in which it is trying to compete. My advice is to go, but don't have such high expectations. This is just a great Brooklyn restaurant, but it's not worth the trip from the city. The service, food, and wine were adequate but not impressive. Many people have had different experiences, so perhaps it was just a bad night for the chef.

Pros: Small Restaurant

Cons: Overrated

06/12/2007 Posted by brooklynlifer

The food is amazing and very fresh. I'd eat her again and again. The decor is simple - not fancy at all, so if you're looking for ambience, this place is pretty casual. But it doesn't matter -- the food is worth a visit

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03/16/2007 Posted by yankees206manhattan

I was actually the other diner, and in defense of Grizman, the service he sought wasn't "stuffy", but professional. And to say that the service we received is a Brooklyn thing is ridiculous. Go to Saul, the staff is topflight, and the food is just as good, if not better. Maybe we're being unfair, but even our neighbors called The Grocery “a bit of a strange place to eat at”, and they too had the same complaints about the horrendous service. Just my 2 cents.

03/16/2007 Posted by monita

I went to The Grocery with my boyfriend and another couple and it was enough to convince us that we need to venture to Brooklyn for dinner more often. The food was absolutely fantastic - fresh, innovative, satisfying but not make-you-sick-filling. The service was warm, friendly, but not that formal, fake obsequiousness you get at some of the Midtown or Uptown Manhattan restaurants. They brought us some complimentary parsnip soup and some potato croquettes as we perused the menu, and were incredibly helpful and thoughtful in terms of choosing dishes and wines that we would enjoy. The lamb chop, monk fish, and risotto with duck were out of this world. And the desserts (especially the apple cobbler and the chocolate fig cake) were absolutely fantastic. The space is small but comfortable, and allows for an intimate, unhurried feel. Great for a relaxing evening with friends or for a date. The prices weren't cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Pros: Fantastic food, excellent service and atmosphere

Cons: On the pricier side