Mayfield

We came into Mayfield for dinner without a reservation. I felt lucky we were able to get a table outside on such short notice, but my joy quickly stopped there. We ordered a mezcal drink, snow pea salad, fried oysters, and fish and chips. The mezcal drink was decent. As a whole, I could tell there was thought behind the food. Unfortunately, in my opinion the flavors just weren’t there and the execution fell flat. The snow pea salad was covered in some kind of creamy and umami filled dressing. The individual components were good but I think the salad would have been better with a different flavor profile, perhaps something more refreshing and light. As a result of the dressing the salad just didn’t taste that good, even though the ingredients were fresh. The fried oysters sat on top of a sizable bed of smoked salmon and celeriac salad. Individually the fried oysters and smoked were good but the celeriac salad felt out of place. This dish felt like it would have been better with its individual components separated instead of together. Lastly the fish and chips was a disappointment. The batter itself was fried well but the fish was overcooked. The batter was crisp on the outside but slightly chewy on the inside. This would have been great had the batter had some actual flavor in it. The fish itself was overcooked and somehow lacking in flavor. The fries were decent but I expect the fries to be at least this good from a restaurant of this price point and caliber. Overall I could tell there was intention behind the food but felt the execution fell flat. Many of the dishes had great notes of flavor but just didn’t appeal to my palate. It was a shame because you could really tell the chefs were trying to do something great with each plate. It’s like trying to cheer for your favorite sports team that in your heart you know can do well, but lose time after time again. Unfortunately I don’t think I can recommend anyone come here. If I find myself back here I would be willing to try their other dishes for an attempt at redemption.

Entrees (Kale salad, Shrimp and Grits, Cavetteli, and Clam Pasta dish) were all good. Nice indoor and outdoor seating.

Brunch was delicious. Omelet with some extra addons for 1$ each only is nice!!! Service was good. Dont judge a book by its cover (Im sure some of you live in apartments that look way worse...) cause the outside looks a bit run down, but inside is very nice. Also, cocktails were well balanced. Old fashions, negronis, etc.

Fantastic and filling brunch space! Super easy to get a 6 person rez for us. Their chicken sandwich was to die for!

This is a LOVELY local gem. A broad menu, cool atmosphere, and great service. We visited for brunch, and even though we made a reservation, the staff was very accommodating when we decided we wanted to sit outside (even though the inside looked really cool). Drinks were delicious and reasonably priced, and the food was excellent quality. Extra points for having a surprisingly delicious side salad. I don't know if I've ever enjoyed a side salad in my life, but this one was amazing. Best of all, my father was visiting from out of town, and when he asked our server a question about his shirt, the server was super friendly and chatted with him for a few minutes about it. He was very cool and personable, and I am so happy my father had a great experience here. Can't wait to come back!

Honestly, this is just a super cute spot and I love having it in crown heights. Killer burger, and a great back bar. Can get pretty busy on the weekend evenings, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back one of these days and try their brunch!

What a lovely experience. At here with a group. The server was kind, attentive, and entertaining. I got the fried eggplant sandwich. At first I thought $19 was a lot for a sandwich BUT it was MASSIVE — honestly more like two sandwiches, and it was beyond flavorful. It also came with a ton of fries. The drinks were also fantastic. We also split some apps and the cucumber sandwich and mushroom ravioli were highlights. The only small comment is we were sitting right underneath some really strong fans / ac and most people at the table were pretty chilly, myself included.

Great menu selection, my squad pondered the tasty brunch options while getting wired on free refills of their bold hot coffee brew. A couple of us had the burger. Thick, juicy burger, I always love them, but nothing special about this one. The poached egg dishes I saw looked well presented, but similar didn’t knock anyone’s socks off. The cuban was a great savory sandwich, and would be my order if I returned. Missed out on that one. 😪