Henry's End

I have been eating at Henry’s End for many years and it’s one of my favorite places in Brooklyn Heights. I come for Brunch, lunch and dinner often - the food is excellent and the staff is friendly and I always enjoy the vibes. I love that at brunch they have a new donut they fresh make every day. For brunch I love the French toast and the Egg Torta,and the fried chicken sandwich is delicious too. I love the unique dinners, different types of game like duck and elk chops and other dishes you don’t see anywhere else. This place is family owned and has been in the neighborhood for years, I see some people are leaving 1 star reviews who have never been here and I am someone who has and I truly have always enjoyed my experiences here and would recommend to anyone else

Consistently delicious food with meat centric menu and amazing service. They are famous for their game dishes and my antelope steak with potato gratin was 10/10! The red snapper was also great - nicely flaky and well seasoned. Though it is definitely a place to try all those exotic meats like elk chops, bison, boar end even a turtle soup. They have great wine selection. I was impressed you can get a glass of 1970 Medoc Bordeaux for $25 only - in most places you'd have to splurge for a bottle. The grilled vegetables with polenta and mushrooms salad were perfect apps and also above expectations. Try not to get stuffed on the fluffy bread in the very beginning! The ambiance is very casual, though it could easily be a place for a special occasion. They are pretty full every day, so definitely make a reservation at least 3-4 days in advance.

Beyond happy and grateful I found this place. The food was exceptional, my drink was splendid! ( If you have the chance to visit get the margarita… still dreaming of it 🥰 ) I had the burger… SO SO GOOD!! Two regrets on my end… not getting a burger to-go and not asking the owners if they ship food all they way here to California! Being stranded for the holiday in Brooklyn had a silver lining because I stumbled across this wonderful restaurant and staff. They made me feel at home, like I was family. Thank you 🩷 Many blessings to you all and happy holidays! ( But seriously? Do you ship to California? 😁)

We have been going to Henry's End for over 30 years and have always had amazing meals. The owner, Mark, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. My son just moved to the area and we celebrated their engagement. Food was outstanding and made our night so special with all the extra effort on our personalized desserts. There is a reason they maintain great reviews all these years. Highly recommend!

My favorite brunch spot in Brooklyn Heights! The staff is so friendly, kind and make you feel at home. The food and drinks are excellent. I love the burger, egg torta, chicken sandwich, salad, grits….ok I love everything on the menu 😀. Don’t skip out on the fresh doughnut.

We have eaten here several times over the years. This is a great neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and drinks. The cuisine and wine is more sophisticated than you expect to find in a neighborhood place with a very comfortable laid-back atmosphere. It's very close by to a fine classical music venue, Bargemusic. Try these two together for a very enjoyable time out.

Great spot if you’re hanging around in Dumbo! Quality food that feels like someone’s parent made it for you from scratch at home. Good choice if you’re traveling solo and looking for a bar meal for one (thanks Andrew)! Lots of options on entrees and definitely pair up with a side or starter for a full meal! Cheers!

Cute atmosphere for a great no-frills meal. Great service as well!

The meal was exceptional, the owner found time to match wines and discuss as we had a common interest in wine, his choices were fantastic, the waiter was as close as we have experienced to waiters in Paris, subtle and timely without being intrusive, the coffee was as good as we have found in the USA, and on a par with Italian or Australia, the meals were to die for, we had venison, New York steak w peppercorns and venison, all perfect cut the steak with a butter knife. The ambiance was festive given it was new years and it was only 50 % full, I would have thought given the quality it would be booked out. Fantastic for us and one of the best meals we've had . Anywhere in the world. We were so pleasantly surprised.

The food was incredible, the service exceptional, and the ambiance calm and relaxed. We had an amazing meal with a perfectly matched wine courtesy of the in-house sommelier. What a fabulous find on our first ever foray into Brooklyn. Thank you Henry's End for a great night.

I fabulous neighborhood gem! We had great coffee and cocktails w our brunch. The Egg Torta and Turkey sandwich were both soooo delicious. As was the lemon doughnut. Cozy and casual atmosphere with very nice and attentive waitstaff. Will definitely return.

We had a quick weekend trip to Manhattan and spent a Sunday in Brooklyn. As a lover as all things wild game, i was thrilled when I heard about their wild game menu. 38 years running, HE sports a special menu in the winter months. I couldn't have been more pleased. This family owned restaurant definitely delivers. Warm and cozy inside, we tried the squab dumplings, turtle soup and the elk chops. Each dish was perfectly prepared and was such a nice departure from the usual. Our server (owner's daughter) was great-easy to chat with, welcoming, and provided great recommendations. While there is so many dining options, if ever in the area, I would highly recommend stopping in. You won't be disappointed.

I went here a few weeks back having originally wanted to go to nearby Inga's but they were closed as some of the staff members had Covid so I stopped here. They have an interesting menu with a mix of game and pasta with a variety of influences. I got their Banana Boulevardier to drink ($15 like all the other cocktails) which consisted of Four Roses bourbon, Dolan dry vermouth, Campari, and Giffard Banane du Brésil. It was sweet of course with a nice bite at the end from the liqueur and I enjoyed it. They gave some bread after I ordered which was tasty and different from those places. My appetizer was the agnolotti with English pea and ricotta with pancetta, grana padano, and mint oil which is $16 or $28 for a dinner sized portion. It was tasty pasta nicely cooked al dente with a good rich filling. I almost liked the topping on top more than the filling because of the nice mix of salty pancetta and the cheese and I thought it was delicious. My main dish was the blackened lamb sirloin which was sliced over mashed potatoes with a BBQ glaze and it was $36. By comparison to my appetizer, There was a good amount of lamb but some pieces could have been a bit more tender but it was still well seasoned; perhaps overly so. I think maybe some people would find it a bit too blackened as it was a bit bitter occasionally. The mashed potatoes were a bit of a throwaway being properly made but a bit bland and overall the main was good but not as good as the appetizer. The prices were a bit high here but the food was tasty. Perhaps a bit pricey for the quality but no major complaints outside of a couple of the pieces of lamb. Low 4.

My husband and I have always had a really lovely time at Henry's End - during the summer, we love to take advantage of the outdoor seating and dine with our pup, and the staff are always super friendly and accommodating. Delicious rotating specials and a great drink menu as well - love the sangria. Portions are generous with quality ingredients, and well-seasoned. They currently have an amazing butternut squash soup. We also look forward to the complimentary bread every time - so fresh and yummy. We've never had an issue with reservations, and while they were extremely busy last week, we asked if we could stop in - owner/host was agreeable and said as long as we could finish up by the next reservation time, he could fit us in. I think communication goes a long way these days, so if you're looking for something and unsure - just ask. Pro tip - sign up for their mailing list and they send a sweet postcard in the mail for $25 off a dinner entree. We'll definitely be back and hope others will continue to support this charming neighborhood spot!

We arrived early (left from Long Island early due to traffic) and was sat in their outside area, which is at an angle. The manager did say, "happy anniversary." Which is nice. We tried to order the appetizer first while we perused the menu, but the waitress told us she had to put it all in at once. Alright. We ordered the corn crusted calamari, my husband some kind of fish, and I ordered the special, duck with pomegranate. I had decided on this restaurant because they had duck and game in their menu. Calamari was good, flavor was nice but I felt the aioli was just a bit too spicy for me. That's a personal preference. My husband enjoyed it. I had one of the best dark and Stormies ever. My duck came out, and was ICE cold in the center. I have never experienced that before. The waitress was apologetic and after discussing with the manager the dish I could get fired the quickest (remember it's my anniversary I wanted to dine WITH my husband), we decided on the tuna. After my husbands fish was cleared (he enjoyed it) and maybe ten minutes later my tuna came. I scarfed it down and tried to make the best of it by ordering desssert, the black and white mousse. It came out on a plate that said, "happy anniversary" in chocolate. Nice We get the bill and obviously they removed the cold Duck, but not any other adjustments to compensate for ruining by anniversary dinner. My husband didn't want me ruining the entire day by arguing with the manager so we paid and left, never to return.

Just finished a wonderful brunch at Henry's End. Everything was fantastic! The smash burger is the best in Brooklyn Heights, fries were crispy and amazing, and the Bloody Mary really hit the spot. Also, don't skip the homemade brioche donuts!

First rate every time! We have been dining at Henry's End since 1978! Celebrating special events. Prices have gone up, but all restaurants in NYC have gone up. The ambience is even nicer in Mark's new location.

Lovely atmosphere (albeit noisy) & attentive service with grossly overpriced and underwhelming food. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted mediocre. Fried chicken was tough and stringy, lemon sole was bland and tasted like raw flour. Same for the side dishes and desserts. Definitely not worth the excessive price.

I've been dining at Henry's End since the early 90's. The food is always delicious despite the menu never really changing. It's always busy so make a reservation. The Steak Diane is probably the best dish on the menu. A close 2nd would be the Walnut Encrusted Chicken Breast.

Ok. I admit we are somewhat biased because we know and love the owners, but seriously the food here Is great. We loved the wine selection so make sure to sample some of their wonderful reds. The ambience is warm and friendly and local.

Great little neighborhood staple with a warm cozy vibe. Excellent food (Wild Mushroom Soup was incredible) and the service was very friendly, particularly on a Friday night with two kiddos. I will definitely revisit next time I'm in town!

One of my favorite spots in Brooklyn! We've been several times for dinner and the food and drinks are always incredible as is the service. I recommend trying whatever specials they have as they never miss!

Can't recommend this restaurant enough! Always perfect service, food, environment, and drinks. A true gem of Brooklyn :)

nice chill atmosphere. good service. food was so underwhelming and overpriced for what it was. glad tried. won't return and def cannot recommend.

The Best in Brooklyn. The owners are very kind and accommodating and the food is divine. Make sure to check out their Wild Game Festival. Where else in Brooklyn can you get Turtle soup this good? Answer: nowhere.

The food was excellent and service great. I also enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance.

When I lived in Brooklyn Heights, Henry's End was my go to when I wanted something better/more elevated. Cozy, warm atmosphere. Quality food and service. They also offer some game dishes. After writing this review, I think I'll make a plan to visit again.

My mirror usually reassures me that I'm an exotic creature and I finally built up the confidence to join my kind, and then eat them. Our friend called in to make reservations without actually making reservations but the host was kind enough to sneak us in for a table before the horde arrived. We ordered big bird potstickers, Rudolph's unlikeable cousin, Bambi, Bugs Bunny and truffle fries. I'm a sucker for chicken so the rabbit was my favorite sacrificial meal for the night. Taking a trip down south is kind of a hassle so I'm definitely coming back to eat things that isn't chicken but tastes like chicken. Thanks for having us Henry's End. Also, the wine was delicious. Maybe some fava beans and a nice chianti next time.

Great spot that has cozy and delicious food, and really nice people working there. They also have a Bordeaux red from 1970's by the glass on their beverage menu, that is really interesting to try and not as expensive as you'd think. We went on Valentine's day for a set menu that was fantastic, and look forward to going back.

Henry's End has always been one of my favorite spots and now they have an excellent new brunch menu to add to it. I had the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich and it was fantastic, and the Egg Torta is always amazing. They also have custom desserts and this time it was a delicious Apple Fritter. The service is always excellent and friendly and the vibes are immaculate

Probably the best meal I've ever had in my life. Amazing staff, personable owner, delicious drinks. 10/10 will be back.

Had some of the best appetizers I've had in a while here. Great wine as well. Everyone I interacted with on the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to others!

A really fantastic family run restaurant. I have been coming for years and the food is always delicious, the staff is attentive and friendly. The wine selection is great and the staff is knowledgeable about pairing wines with your meal.

Wonderful food, drinks, and a beautiful location! The owners are a great family, and go enjoy this beautiful spot this holiday season!

My family and I have been coming here as long as I can remember. This is where we celebrate birthdays, family gatherings and other moments that are special. The staff is always kind and remembers us. The food is truly some of the best I've had in New York City. Truly perfect for any occasion. Planning to have a gender reveal party there in the next month or so!

The food, service, and atmosphere at Henry's End are unmatched. It's a cozy gem in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. The staff is incredibly hardworking and hospitable. The food is absolutely outstanding. My favorite dishes are their walnut-crusted chicken breast and tortilla-crusted shrimp appetizer. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! If you haven't tried this restaurant yet, you are missing out!

A bit pricey, so I only come here for my birthday. Service is great. Food is excellent. Serve duck, elk, and chicken. Dishes are trendy. For example, I ordered chicken with fig jam. Doesn't sound appetizing but it was absolutely delicious. Portions are small. Parking is somewhat difficult to come by. From the outside, doesn't seem like a great place but it is! Schedule varies so call before heading over.

Consistently a shining star of a Brooklyn dining experience. They are all about the customer- making you glad you chose to have a meal there. Service is tops as is the carefully crafted cuisine. While the food, service and atmosphere will be presenting you with finer dining, it is more relaxed and unfussy. There is a reason they have been around long enough to see other revered places come and go- they know what they do and they they do it well. This is the kind of place that you can easily enjoy a date or impress out of town guests that probably have pre-conceived notions of what Brooklyn dining is like. Once thing is for sure- not only will you leave satisfied, you'll probably already be planning your next visit.

the service was ok and the Special which was the bass with vegetables was wonderful. my wife had the veal scaloppini which was generous and tasted so very good. my only complaint is that if you sit outside it is about 10 degrees warmer in the sitting area. more fans are needed to circulate the air. that is a must if you decide to people watch outside

Henry's End has such a warm charm about it. Definitely feels like your in England at a local pub... but with really good food! I enjoyed the ribs with a side of mashed potatoes, and we split the chocolate banana bread pudding for dessert. Yum, yum, and yum! Thanks for provided a cozy and delicious spot during this randomly cold, rainy day in May.

Decided to come to Henry's End as it was very close to our apartment and the menu seemed impressive. When we arrived, we definitely felt like we were in for a treat. The restaurant was nice and had an overall really cool vibe, and our server was super friendly. The service was top notch and our server was fabulous, and nothing was left to be desired in that department. When it comes to the food, however, that is a different story. The menu, while impressive to the eye, leaves you disappointed in terms of taste. I had the walnut crusted chicken and it was very dry. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes and received a plate of cold, clearly frozen mashed potatoes that tasted like they did in elementary school. All in all, I was a little disappointed by Henry's End. While the atmosphere and ambiance were great, the food and drinks left much to be desired.

The mustard chops weren't welcomed, thank you-- I ordered the elk chops; they had an excessive, overpowering amount of mustard. I enjoy and can handle well spicy foods, but this was an overkill. I was tearing up, and couldn't taste the meat allegedly exquisite meat underneath the mustard. Shame on the chef! The black sea bass and the consommé were alright, to be fair. Nice Pinot Noir, ok. Overall: Bah.

the best service with the best jazz nights. truly made the neighborhood feel like a home away from home. cannot recommend this place enough!!

Came here on a Sunday evening. They had indoor and outdoor seating with either socially distanced tables or plexiglass in between. The menu is pretty extensive allowing something for everyone. We wanted to order a bottle of wine and asked for recommendations for a not dry, closer to sweet red wine. The waiter said he couldn't think of anything that fit that and brought some of their house sangria to try. It was obviously too sweet so we picked a bottle on our own and they allowed us to try it and it was good. I hit the mushroom ravioli appetizer and my date got the West Indian spiced bbq shrimp. The ravioli was a little salty but it kinda worked. The shrimp was good but I wouldn't call it West Indian spiced. For main dish I got the NY strip with sun dried tomatoes topping. It was SMOTHERED and I was not expecting that for what should be a good cut of meat. It was good but lacked what you expect from a New York strip. I also got the truffle fries which were good and abundant. My date got the veal chop lemonese which was very crispy but very thin. We finished with the tiramisu which was good. All and all it was ok but priced at a higher quality than was provided.

It's really a nice little spot. Overall the food was good and the service was great. We had the crab cakes to start. Then my wife had the roasted vegetables and I had the fried chicken. Her dish definitely won out. Really flavorful. The breading on my chicken was burnt that I couldn't taste the spices. Desert is smaller portions but tasty.

KenScale: 8.0/10 My wife Jun and I go on a double date from time to time with my former co-worker and her husband (an avid foodie) to check out new restaurants. Ever since the couple had a baby, it has become a bit more challenging to find a place that could work for the next restaurant trips. The couple lives in Brooklyn Heights so I asked them if there is any restaurant in their neighborhood that is convenient for them to meet up for dinner before the summer's end. The foodie husband said Henry's End which I had never heard of until that point was his all-time Brooklyn Heights favorite. I was certainly intrigued and took on their offer to come visit Brooklyn Heights to visit the restaurant. When Jun and I walked in, I had an impression at the moment that I was inside a dive bar with exposed bricks and a very quaint décor. Not that the venue's vibe really matters for me; Jun and I dislike places with fancy settings but food that turns out to be underwhelming more than places with humbling settings but have very delicious food. And surprisingly the food at Henry's End turned out to be quite good. The menu at Henry's End is a loose group of New American dishes with locally sourced ingredients and influences from different parts of the country. The dishes here tend to be on a more rustic side. Jun wished the sauce were slightly less sweet, but still very much enjoyed the barbecue ribs whose texture was more or less perfect. The shrimp sautéed with spicy Andouille sausage was also very nice for an appetizer, with a Southern style that was hearty and satisfying. Jun, always a duck meat aficionado, ordered the duckling honey-ginger that the foodie husband highly recommended. I stole some bites from the duckling and it was cooked quite aptly to give the texture that the duck meat must have to shine at a dinner table. On the other hand, the main dish that I had ordered, veal scallopine sautéed with roasted garlic, lemon, capers and basil, was a little bit too aggressive in the seasoning department even though the meat itself was gently prepared. Don't skip desserts at Henry's End! You have two different versions of mud pie, and the Mrs. Mud Pie version that Jun chose was absolutely decadent with vanilla and Heath Bar Crunch ice creams on a Graham Cracker crust, topped with hot butterscotch sauce. Same goes for the delightful Persian lime pie, consisting of fresh lime pastry cream on a Graham Cracker crust. While neither dish looked too healthy, we didn't mind feeling a little bit guilty and promised each other that we will put extra efforts into our gym classes for the rest of the week. I have no idea how difficult it is to snag a reservation at Henry's End but the restaurant was mostly packed with local Brooklynites during our Wednesday meal so booking in advance seems like a good idea. As noted above, the décor and atmosphere of the restaurant might scare you off a little but I suggest that you get comfortable with embracing the old-school vibe of this place. The wine list at Henry's End was quite a surprise; I didn't expect to see so many bottles, many of them from California, from older vintages all the way to the 20th century at bargain prices. There are also daily wines by the glass available that you should take advantage of. Henry's End is one of those restaurants that if you live in the neighborhood you would want to come back again and again for a reliable dining experience. Jun and I certainly would love to come back again to try other dishes and explore the wine list.

If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. This place is FANTASTIC and a total neighborhood gem. The veal lemonese is literally one of the best things I've ever put into my mouth and I consider myself to be a huge foodie. Their seasonal offerings of game are also not to be missed.

Went here because they have "game meat" which sounded really interesting. Well, I finally had kangaroo - it was diced meat in a pasta wrap. Not really that interesting. Tasted like chicken. So that was sort of disappointing. Still, the food, ambience, and conversation was wonderful... we did have duck, and a few other interesting meats that were truly tasty. As non NYC folks in Brooklyn, we engaged with a man who did reviews of many many NYC area restaurants - he did a blog, and was into the many hundreds of restaurants.... he said this was one of his favorites. Overall, we had a great meal (twice) and had a great time. Good food, good wine, ate kangaroo... what more could you want? ;)

Very welcomed restaurant in a historic Brooklyn Heights. Very well spaced distance between tables, attentive server and bus boys - followed all the distance rules. Food is amazing. Unique elk chops, soft shell crabs - this is what you have to come for! Salad was great too. Perfect portion size. Definitely must try.

A great place. I first came here to celebrate hubby's birthday and we came back to celebrate my birthday here. The atmosphere is dim lighting and close quarters. We experienced great meals and great service both visits. The service is very attentive and they listen when you inform them of special occasions. You get a free entree for your birthday if you sign up with them. They are known for their wild game festival and their usual menu has wild game specials. The regular menu is also great. Portions are generous, I believe we took doggie bags home both visits. There's no bar area at Henry's but there is a bar on the corner, one storefront away, which came in handy because it Poured on my birthday.

This place is super cute and the food is DELICIOUS. The staff was attentive and personable, the space is inviting - they were reasonably busy on a Tuesday night, and I could see why! I had the "spinach and goat cheese stuffed chicken breast with fig jam" and it was AMAZING. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I'll be thinking about that for the next week!

Came here for brunch. I ordered Tortilla Espanola and it comes with a side salad. I asked if i could sub it for anything else and they said no? They said I can only remove it and then I would have to order a side of somthing else? When my Tortilla came, it was tiny, maybe half a portion and it was dry. The salad that I didn't want was wilted. When the check came, I saw they charged me $4 for my gingerale???

Excellent food, friendly, professional service and neighborhood gem. Never a bad meal; especially good the game specials and Mrs Mud Pie dessert.

The outdoor dining was nice and cute with the lighting in a pretty quiet neighborhood. We had the octopus and crab cake as our starters. The octopus was tasty and el Dante inside. This was my first time ever having elk chop! I was blown away! The seasoning was great and the elk was cooked perfectly. The elk also wasn't too gamy paired perfectly with Turley Juvenile Zinfandel. What a little charm in the neighborhood!!

Wow. This place is an institution, and definitely one of the best places you can go to in the neighborhood for a real sit down meal. They moved down the street from their old location but the food is the same and the atmosphere is better than before. In the fall their wild game menu is wild! Year round the menu is filled with hits. When my girlfriend goes a week without giving me a hard time this is where I bring her for date night, and they never disappoint us. Sit down have some wine and choose anything on the menu, you can't go wrong.

My wife and I are visiting from California and staying in Brooklyn. We looked on Yelp for a local place and found Henry's End. The food was excellent, as was the service. I had the andouille sausage and chicken which was delicious. The chicken was tender, the sausage tasty, and the sauce excellent. My wife had the pecan crusted chicken with pears and cranberry. She gave it a 12 on the 10 scale. Excellent neighbor restaurant that I would highly recommend.

A true gem of Brooklyn Heights! A very unique menu featuring many fresh "game" meats (I.e rabbit, deer, duck, etc) which maintains unbelievable quality and is well worth the price. Food: I had ordered the a mixed plates with duck, rabbit, and venison and everything was impeccable. My friend described his chicken as best chicken if his life. Drinks: short but fantastic beer menu featuring local gems. I ordered wine special which was excellent and fairly priced. Service: really amazing service. Wait staff was very attentive and genuinely cares we were satisfied. Vibes: My favorite part of Henry's End is it is not pretentious. To have this level of food and service it is refreshing to have a relaxed unassuming atmosphere.