Hope & Anchor
Brooklyn, NY 11231-1276
Phone: (718) 237-0276
06/02/2007 Posted by wendysdad
ok we've been checking out various spots in red hook lateley (lenells, the pie man, fairway), so to keep the streak alive we went to check out the hope and anchor for dinner. having grown up in queens, i'm used to a diner menu reading like an offering memorandum. the menu was pretty straightforward, and i was looking forward to the upscale twist that has landed this place staying power in zagats for more than a few years. we had the meatloaf dinner and the steak diane. both were meticulously prepared, with exceptional focus paid to the main course. the meatloaf was quite good, crusty and well done on the sides. mashed potatoes were well executed, as were the string beans. steak diane was a little on the rare side, but finished with a nice sauce and mushrooms. the rice-a-roni (?) was a bit dried out. we ordered a soup (new england clam chowder) which was not good at all (sour), but was readily taken off the bill. I am not a finicky eater, but when food is unacceptable...that is where i draw the line. otherwise we enjoyed a very pleasant meal in what felt like more of a hipster bar/ diner. where they missed on the soup, they made up for on the limeade. no room for dessert...maybe next time. sandwiches and fries looked good.
Pros: good food
Cons: tough to find and get to if you dont belong in brooklyn
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