OurHaus

American restaurant · Red Hook

OurHaus

American restaurant · Red Hook

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275 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Tucked away in Red Hook, Grindhaus serves up an eclectic blend of creative American dishes, standout burgers, and hearty dumplings in a cozy vibe.  

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275 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Get directions

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"Since opening in the throws of Hurricane Sandy, Grindhaus has seen many iterations, including one reviewed by Pete Wells. These days, the restaurant owned by Erin Norris, a former dominatrix, just wants to have fun. The menu here skews vegetarian-friendly in many dishes, but you wouldn’t necessarily notice. Don’t skip the artichoke dumplings and miso panna cotta with fruity cereal." - Eater Staff

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"But the Grindhaus panna cotta ($10) with miso and Lucky Charm marshmallows is truly in its own league." - Eater Staff

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John Till

Google
We were in town for a day en-route to the Caribbean on the QM2 and discovered this place, and are so pleased we did. Fantastic, friendly and welcoming staff - great atmosphere and quirky. Was a highlight of our holiday to stop by, but most importantly the food. The burgers were to die for, honestly the best I’ve ever tasted! We will definitely make another visit when next in NY, even if we’re not on a cruise. Fantastic choice of beers too. Big well done to all team from some very happy customers from the UK.

China Moses

Google
The juicy lucy? I didn’t even know this existed. This will be my naughty pleasure for a while. Great fresh food. Salad delicious. And such a warm welcome!

Kelly Cooke

Google
Add this to the list of Red Hook gems. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for drinks and the “spam and clams.” Yum!! Great service, owner is very nice, interior is cool. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, dumplings are out of this world. Vibes are great.

Ryan Samuel

Google
This place is a hidden gem. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Red Hook Tavern is the hotspot in Red Hook right now, but this place is on par, if not better. We had the Pea Pea Dumps, Trout Tartare (pictured), and the Chicken Sandwich 2.0. Everything was top notch and the Chicken Sandwich might be my favorite in the city. Highly recommend going out of your way to try it out 🤌🏽

Evgeniia Guliaeva

Google
We ordered biscuits with mushroom gravy, mushroom fried rice, and shrimp buns — and shared these in tapas style. Everything was so well done: seemed like the right amount of everything. Also, loved their decor — it seems like most of the items were bought at a thrift store, which is absolutely amazing. They have a beautiful patio with heaters.

Jefe Birkner

Google
Google description calls this a vegetation restaurant "using locally sourced fish", which is silly, their current menu has no fish at all. It's darned good though, and while mostly vegetarian my favorite dish today was the "Duck and Waffles" sort of spin on Chicken and Waffles, with a perfectly done confit. The room is still being completed, staff of friendly, knowledgeable, engaged, and delightful. They are cash or Venmo only while they get credit card stuff worked out. Everything is yummy, not too spendy and I hope to return often before it gets too crowded.

Natalie C

Google
Outstanding burger, exceptional service and a gorgeous and intimate atmosphere. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Lauren Eskelin

Google
Best rice cakes and meatballs with garlic chips I’ve never had before but will be having again and again. I-feel-cool-just-coming-here atmosphere. Best restaurant in Red Hook.

Jennifer L.

Yelp
Oh! My! God! Chef David! One of the Best experiences and meals I have had in nyc/Brooklyn. It's a neighborhood gem. The restaurant itself is cozy and welcoming. The owner Erin is remarkable! If you don't live in red hook it's worth the cab ride over. You son of a bitch, you done it again!

Orna S.

Yelp
Really enjoyed this restaurant. It's a cute place, great vibe, and has a covered outdoor patio area. Lots of nice seating options. They don't have a liquor license, but they have wine and beer. They made me a shoyu cocktail, which i never tried before, and it was really tasty. The trout tartar appetizer was our favorite. Really nice fish on a pastry with some light sauce/ seasoning. The lightly grilled tomato topped with assorted stuff was also very good. The duck with waffles was OK(sorry, forgot to take pic). I probably would order something else instead next time, but it was fine. The dessert didn't really hit the spot. It was a flan with a little miso, and these lucky charms marshmallows for crunch. Looked pretty, but i would have put toasted nuts and/or yuzu creme instead. I recommend this sweet spot in red hook!

Roger G.

Yelp
Cozy funky dining room with a menu that is unique and regularly updated. Our awesome server Erin helped us pick out just the right amount of food and made sure we didn't miss the stars, namely the trout tartare (I'll be dreaming about that kimchi bread) and the pea dumplings. It was a Sunday so we also got to try the excellent burger. Super inventive menu, made really approachable by knowledgeable and fun staff. We'll definitely be back.

Julie B.

Yelp
Man, that was a great meal. One of the best restaurants we've visited in Brooklyn. Lovely outdoor space, great service, too. The duck confit and waffles was incredible - chicken sandwich was very good, loved the crab quesadilla and the mushroom dumplings. Everything was spot on with a twist that appealed. Terrific place and would definitely return.

Michael J.

Yelp
Went here last night for dinner and the burger more than lived up to the hype! This burger is among the best in Brooklyn no question. It had great texture, tons of flavor, cooked perfectly and very filling (I had the double). Also the fries and sauce which accompanied them was lights out as well. The service from Erin the owner was fantastic and its clear the chef and owner are a fantastic team. Great food, great vibe and great service.

Tom M.

Yelp
Love this spot. They always have creative vegan options, the inside looks cool (plus a very fun themed bathroom), staff is friendly. Great for a stop back on a trip to red hook.

A A.

Yelp
Sophisticated and satisfying, probably the best restaurant in Red Hook! Try the po bao which is a wallop of flavor or their delicious take on a caesar. I'll definitely be back soon.

Alani W.

Yelp
Friendly service! I went here with my friends for my birthday and they gave me an extra Shrimp Bun. Additionally, the food was really good. Highly recommend the Shrimp Buns and the burger.

Kathryn H.

Yelp
This place was such a pleasant surprise! Delicious and super creative menu, fun wine list, good vibes, and great service! Definitely recommend!

Rose R.

Yelp
Phenomenally good in every way. We stopped in last night and were immediately seated at the bar with no reservation (got very lucky on that, otherwise the place was full!), and to our collective delight, were kept so incredibly well fed and entertained by Erin and Kevin, we stayed as late as humanly possible partly for the highly creative and exquisite menu, but also very much for the conversation, tone and vibe. This is a delightful space, charmingly conceived in every way, with a fantastic playlist, aforementioned DIVINE menu (lots of veggie/ vegan options!) and overall incredibly warm feeling of being treasured guests in someone's home. This is an instant all time favorite restaurant for every bit of the experience- can't wait to come back and see our new friends!

Peter D.

Yelp
I have drank more than any human being ever really should at Ice House and Bait & Tackle (RIP) across the street, and somehow I've just never walked into Grindhaus. I'm an idiot. While no one is surprised by my idiocy, I am still simultaneously disappointed with myself for waiting to try Grindhaus for so long, and absolutely struck dumb by the deliciousness and creativity and fun coming out of this tiny little kitchen in Red Hook. The Koji Tomato. Brilliant. After her first few bites, my wife said, "This requires drugs." As anyone would, I assumed she meant being married to me...but she was referring to the imagination required to conceive of this beautiful, and fascinating plate. Using the fermented rice/mold (that is one of Japan's finest exports) to intensify a grilled tomato is bold and unique enough, but savory lemon curd? Leek hay?! This is out of control. I'm down with the whimsy of serving it with (and purchasing and using) a metal spork. Obviously, I love this dish, and I was excited enough about it to be making notes on my phone for later reference. I apologized for being rude to my wife (par for the course), and she said, "I don't care. While you're on your phone, I'm eating it all." As delighted as I was with the tomato, I must admit that the impossibly rich flavors and perfect cookery on the Duck Dish pissed me off. I'm furious that I haven't been shoveling these luscious, fall-apart legs into my mouth on a regular basis. When combined with little pops of sweetness from the gooseberries, the intensely savory skin, lightly drizzled with hot honey...it may be the best thing I've eaten in months. We've also shared the Elote Fried Rice, a Mexican/Asian mashup that is just as colorful and texturally interesting as the tomato. As much as I loved the smoked corn and the roasted tomatillo salsa, it's almost too large a portion to share with just two people. So we came back again a week later with six people. (If you're reading this guys, I didn't bring you out because I like your company. It was so I could try more stuff.) Like the whole roasted dorade (as good as a fish can be), the pork saltado (a sauce worthy of drinking), and the super fancy poutine they just dropped (rich and perfect for sharing). Unbeknownst to the rest of my friends, I also ordered us a burger for dessert, and I regret nothing. It's amazing. Shout out to the chef Kevin Speltz for producing this astonishing menu all on his own, and to my man Walter for bringing us all the wine (I recommend the vinho verde they have) and making excellent recommendations. Oh, and the space is dark and weird and adorable and perfect (and has a lovely backyard), all at the same time. Except my wife would like a hook in the bathroom. That right there is literally the only thing we didn't like about Grindhaus, and only my wife cares about that which means it doesn't matter. If you couldn't tell, this is my new favorite restaurant, and it will be yours too. As one of the signs inside reads, "everyone deserves a piece of the action."

Xling Z.

Yelp
Yummy foods ! Hope will go again next time, the owners and chefs are very nice and we enjoyed our lunch here yesterday

Keaton K.

Yelp
Erin & Kevin are freakin godsends. Do not pass this place up - it's such a treat from the wine to an incredibly unique, hug of a menu. Duck waffles, Koji tomato, and their constantly evolving specials feel studied, experimental, classic -- just damn delicious. Bring friends & try all of it.

Alexis T.

Yelp
Stopped by Friday night for a friends birthday and they were able to accommodate our small party in their backyard. The food was amazing and this was the best customer service I have every experienced. We ordered two burgers, mushroom friend rice, and an order of shrimp buns. Everything came out steaming hot and not only did they sing happy birthday, they provided the birthday girl an extra shrimp bun. Night was truly made, Friday night was freezing cold but between the lovely heated lamps in the back and great services, our hearts were definitely warm! I will definitely be back, my only con was that I wish the fries portion for the burger was more than we received. Plussss they make their own buns, it was so freaking good. I'll definitely make the trip all the way from the UWS to Red Hook for this restaurant. Don't sleep on this location, even their customers are so nice asking us questions about our night and wishing my friend a happy birthday.

Tara C.

Yelp
Fantastic dinner at Grindhaus! A low key and eclectic little joint on Van Brunt, down in Red Hook. The place is tiny... seating for about 20 inside, though there is a patio out back with a few tables. Outdoor seating is of course subject to weather. A quaint menu for a quaint place... just how it should be. Food: (... you'll know what I'm talking about.) - Bread - Tomato - Rice - Oxtail - wine & beer - outdoor space If there's a wait at Grindhaus, and it's early enough, check out Black Flamingo, which is a couple of storefronts away... grab yourself an espresso & listen to some good music in this Parisian coffee shop, or take a walk down to the water where you have amazing views of the Statue of Libery and an old, abandoned street car which is located directly behind Fairway. There's lots of trouble to get yourself into while you're in this area. Explore, explore, explore!

Maya B.

Yelp
Last Sunday I finally made it here for lunch and luckily they were open. We actually had the place to ourselves as most people were away for the long weekend. We were greeted by the owner and allowed to sit anywhere we pleased. I asked about the backyard and was shown to the back. I was even provided with bug spray now that's full service. It was a really cute space well decorated both inside and out. For drinks we had the white wine which was recommended and I was pleasantly surprised as it was not dry and not sweet yet still flavorful and perfect for a nice sunny afternoon. I had the soup it was garlic with a cauliflower base and it was amazing. Even my husband who doesn't like garlic loved it. He had the famous burger for main and I had the carrots.Burger is handmade so it's not uniform but he truly enjoyed it.Wow those carrots they are something else. So simple yet delicious with walnut oil smokey and on a bed of goat cheese with walnuts on top. Yum. Very simple and very impressed how much I enjoyed it. Didn't notice the white horse until we were leaving. Got to talk to the awesome down to earth owner and the chef came out to say hi post meal. We got to pick his brain about food and travel and it was such a great experience. These are the nicest two people I could have ever imagined spending the afternoon with and what small business is all about.

A R.

Yelp
Was pleasantly surprised. Amazing food and service. We enjoyed everything. Dumplings and duck were the highlights.

James C.

Yelp
The pork The lasagna The salad The donkey sculpture The hazelnut dessert You son of a bitch, David you've done it again.

Alex G.

Yelp
THE BURGER. So insanely delicious, my boyfriend and I took a bite and just stared at each other in awe. So. DAMN. Good. You can only get it cooked well done, and I'm a med-rare fan, so I was a little nervous, but wow. The pork mixed in...the cheese...the buttery crispy and soft bun. We died. We also tried the ribs, and I have to say I wasn't super into them, I thought they were a tiny bit dry...at least a few of the ribs in the basket were...and I wish they had a bit more sauce on them. My boyfriend loved them and praised how the meat came right off the bone. The atmosphere and the staff were amazing! Super friendly. I loved how small and intimate it was...we were so lucky to grab a table while it was raining after the Red Hook Bike Crit. We will definitely be coming back for that burger and to try the oxtail dish!

Julie M.

Yelp
Came here because this place has "the best burger in Brooklyn" according to Thrillist. And that's the last time I take advice from Thrillist. The burger looked appealing and I didn't mind that it doesn't come with fries but after the first bite my disappointment was clear. The burger was so salty that it felt like punishment to eat it but after spending $17 on a burger you really feel like you have no other choice. The service was not great either. Won't be back.

Melanie R.

Yelp
Amazing service and food! Kevin our waiter was the best! As well as Kevin the chef. The duck and waffle dish was our favorite. Soju drinks were delicious as well. Highly recommend!

Melanie T.

Yelp
So so good, this restaurant will not disappoint. Recommend sitting outside on the patio. Food was cooked to perfection. Sauces on every dish we tried were incredible.

Eric T.

Yelp
Not tricks or gimmicks here, no reinvention of the wheel. Simply delicious food from a nice neighborhood joint. Tartare - very different from the usual. Texture is that of raw blended ground meat. Not the usual chopped little cubes. Texture aside, flavor was great along with the olive and cheese. Crispy bread was included. Burger - really delicious diner style burger. Double patties, American cheese and ketchup. Extremely juicy even though it is cooked medium well. This isn't a steakhouse or gimmick burger, it's just a really good juicy burger Potatoes - meh, nothing amazing about them. Yogurt sauce was good tho Place won't blow you away, but the food is good

Billy C.

Yelp
Grindhaus has been on my bookmarks forever and it's been like that because I don't get to venture deep down to Brooklyn often. I was lucky enough to score a table and happened to be in the area at the time. I'll get into detail: Place - average sized place that is comfortably lit that makes it a cozy, great dinner spot for a date or a group of friends. It's casual and friendly staff makes you feel welcomed. Service - great! Food - ordered the leek soup which was delicious! I first thought I was having something with bacon in it but keep in mind the soup is vegetarian! It was creamy like chowder and I wanted more. Got the mushroom potstickers - it was great as well with the perfect crunch in the one side and the softness in the other on each dumpling. However I feel like it was a small main entree. If you're a big eater, you'll want to order more. They only had 1 dessert to offer that I didn't indulge in but overall this was a great dinner. I'll definitely be back when I'm around the neighborhood! It's a seasonal menu too! So can't wait to see what new items they'll offer!

Kelsey S.

Yelp
Oh my gosh. So amazing. We came here on a whim and this place went above and beyond. Such great recommendations from Erin (owner) and David (chef) for our group of 4. The bread and tapenade were savory and delicious. OYSTERS should not be missed! Warm salad was on point. Meatballs were complex and heartwarming. Berkshire Pork and mushrooms were just as incredible as my Iowa mom's cooking. Oxtail lasagna is everything your melted cheese heart desires. And don't forget dessert!! Chocolate mousse with nostalgic sesame hazelnut brittle. Sake was a surprisingly perfect compliment to all of it. Support your local Brooklyn spots!

Ren T.

Yelp
New chef is a genius! A true artist with the Japanese flavors. One of those places where every bite is an amazing and enjoyable experience. A lot of big time Manhattan restaurants could take a lesson. This chef is talented! Zucchini noodles with chili oil were a pleasure, as was the corn chowder with bass. Happy camper.

Philip E.

Yelp
Every restaurant in Tribeca seems to have a great burger. Well, Gridhaus takes the prize on this one! What a truly amazing burger. Simple but perhaps the best I've ever had, EVER. I'll never get tired of it. Don't underestimate the rest of the menu - it gets less attention from me because the burger is so great, but the rest of their offerings seem to consistently rival some of the best restaurants in the city! Another thing I believe is quite unique are the pop-ups: when Erin & Kevin are away, they sometimes allow a pop-up restaurant to open in their space. I've had some of the best, most interesting and delectable dishes ever. Don't shy away from Grindhaus regardless of what and who you get in there!

Chris L.

Yelp
Amazing arrangements of ordinary and extraordinary ingredients into delightful plates! To quote my collegiate dining companion: stupid good. I can only think of one tiny suggestion for improvement at Grindhaus: serve the bread with the food instead of as the first course. That foie gras berry sauce in the big bowl simply cried out to be mopped up!! Starter (amuse bouche) was a tiny wine glass with diced peach and tomato in a slightly salty foam. Yum! Three craft beers on tap that summer evening: a very light summer ale, a slightly more robust summer ale (Blue point), and a nice non-summer ale. No flights but they'll let you sample all three, sweet. Servers must not be beer people, they struggled to explain the choices Sourdough bread for $6 was about 5 small slices with a generous dish of olive oil. Oh yeah it's just fine but for me it would have been better accompanying the food instead of preceding it. A salad "purslane" had dots of fluffy carrot purée, crunchy quinoa, little tomatoes, slices of beets, dots of a smooth creamy cheese (ricotta maybe?) and other delicate goodies I just couldn't quite identify. Wow, $11 wasn't too bad. That fois gras might well have been our best dish, little lobes nicely warmed and served in a rich sauce of blueberries, balsamic, black pepper and other great stuff, about $20, spendy. An entree of blackened sea bass was heavily crusted on one side & perfectly cooked, served atop a fresh corn chowder described as polenta, with little globes that our server finally had to explain were special tiny eggplants. Excellent but (as other yelpers have noted) quite small, more tapas size than dinner, about $25. Vegetarian rating: 2ish stars, choices are salad and bread. The menu is so, so tiny, and they have not chosen to put on a proper warm veg entree. Warm & friendly service, happy to explain what we were eating. The 20 seats are folding chairs, ok but you won't settle in too deep lol. Worth the longish walk from the 9th Street subway stop west into Red Hook, but definitely bring plenty of money.

Abul R.

Yelp
First off, went on a very very rainy day and the owner was dealing with some flooding issues... and yet, she couldn't have been nicer. So of course, like every other jacka$$ who read the Thrillist BK Burger list and saw this was on top - we had to go and try it. I believe that list was written by someone who like Porky flavor in their burgers. I prefer my burgers to be all beef. (This def has pork in it and you can taste it). It's good, but not in my Top 10... not even in Bklyn. I also have a little trouble with a "Best burger in Brooklyn" that comes with a side bag of Ruffles potato chips. This would be cute if this was the cafeteria at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Not so cure when you Uber over to Red Hook from Park Slope for this "amazing" burger. Great if you're in the hood, not worth trekking for.

Jan R.

Yelp
What a wonderful restaurant. I love staying in Red Hook where my daughter and her family live. And one of the best things about the area is that it always surprises us with the some of the best food we've ever had. This restaurant is no exception. It is tiny with a tiny patio in the back and yet they manage to produce some of the most delicious foods I've ever had. I had the mahi mahi and it was exquisite. My friend had the Cornish hen and he just couldn't get enough of it. He could have eaten another whole order because he enjoyed it so much. But I have to say that we were very full after the meal. They give you just enough to make you satisfied. The bread that we had as an appetizer was exquisite and the Shirley Temple type drinks for the grandchildren were delicious and beautiful. The service is excellent. They make you feel as though you are family and friends having dinner together with them. It is a wonderful experience and I can't wait to return.

Helena W.

Yelp
Don't be alarmed when you walk into the restaurant and see a white horse's head! We had the fluke crudo sprinkled with yuzu sauce, perfectly grilled octopus with a hint of lemon and the tagliatelle ciao + pepe to share for two. All great however tagliatelle was a bit dense so we drizzled their amazing olive oil to lightened the dish. The flavors were very clean & delightful. We were still left hungry so we had their freshly baked bread and the amazing olive oil. I really want to know what they use! A peeve I had was that all their wine by the glass was pricey starting at $15. But I understand, they need to make money somehow. All three dishes plus three glasses of red wine including tax & tip came out to $115. I'm a fan but we were still hungry after. Don't come here if you're extremely hungry & looking for a big meal.

Daisy C.

Yelp
We randomly stumbled into Grindhaus in search for dinner one night after shopping at ikea. I'm so glad we did!! I thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience here.. The owner/waitress/host, Ms. Do-it-All was great! She was honest, funny as hell and made excellent recommendations. We tried the following: 1) Burger OUR Way! - there's no lettuce or tomatoes on this burger.. and don't bother asking because it already states on the menu that they don't offer it. It was juicy and their special sauce was bomb! 2) Succulent Pig Steak - HOLY CRAP! Did you know that you can deep fry lotus roots? That was the highlight of this dish. IT. WAS. BOMB! The pork was tender and delicious. The sauce.. oh my... my mouth is watering just thinking about this dish as I write this review. At the end of the night, the owner informed us that they were preparing for a big weekend event so dessert was out of the question.. however, she did recommend a great gelato place down the block. Definitely worth visiting!

Dana M.

Yelp
Very delicious and fun little restaurant. Salmon was cooked nicely and the lemongrass coconut milk sauce was perfect. Celery fries were unique and fun Waitress was friendly and fun. Red hook has Portland-like charm.

Lorean C.

Yelp
The owner was serving the night we went and she is something fantastic. She is energetic passionate and friendly. We had multiple questions about the menu ( both b/c it's unique and because we have some food restrictions) and she happily answered everything. Even though the place was getting busy. As for the food... EXCELLENT!! We had the mushroom bao, the tortilla soup, and the burger. It all was rich and very tasty. The wines the owner recommended were great too. Nothing to complain about.

Leah F.

Yelp
Y'all. This is a gem of a restaurant. High quality and great ambience. You can tell that these people care deeply about their restaurant and their food but also want you to feel a fun, comfortable atmosphere with that distinct Red Hook kitschy charm. The. Food. Is. Dope. Get the bread. I had the lamb neck ragu over perfectly cooked potatoes. There was a very creative herb thing going on. The dishes are b oth cerebral and comforting which is hard to achieve and they nail it. For dessert was a miso panna cotta and it was so interesting and creative and still amazing. The wine is very well chosen so that you don't have to worry about price for quality. Its quality. You may not have heard of the wine or the region but trust they've put a lot of thought into getting the best bang for buck. Go there. Enjoy.

Mike T.

Yelp
Hidden gem. Rotating seasonal menu from true characters with lots of skill and creativity. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn.

Megan V.

Yelp
This might be one of the best meals I've ever had in New York. Every bite was exceptional, from the Winter Salad with warm melted butter dressing (yes), to the pillow-soft beet raviolis and the impeccably crispy farro cake. The quaint, cute set-up was cozy and felt like dinner party at a good friend's house. I'd like to send sincere props to David in the kitchen, and to Erin whose service and suggestions were top-notch. I live in Jersey City, but would gladly make the trek back to Red Hook for another Grindhaus experience. You should check it out too.

Richard A.

Yelp
Everything is amazing but don't get too attached because the menu changes. They make a different type of bread every day or maybe week and the fresh focaccia they brought out was unbelievable. The place is a little out of the way but 100% worth it. Erin is so welcoming and they are constantly improving the space. There's a brand new bar! Side note: they definitely have the most unique choking hazard sign I've ever seen

Robert R.

Yelp
Visiting from California we happened to stubble across this restaurant and what an experience. Everyone was on on deck from staff to make we were kept feed and hydrated.

T S.

Yelp
Double burger, bag of ruffles, shirley temple... literally HEAVEN. Burger was cooked to perfection with all the flavors of amazingness. Thank you for taking me there for a minute @grindhaus. Love it! Oh and not to mention the vibe was intimate, but causal. Literally was in Heaven.

Stephanie M.

Yelp
Alright - the bar was PRETTY HIGH when we got here. The space is very cute, servers were really nice. We all got a burger. It was a very good burger. Classic, not dressed up, just a great burger done right. My household is a bit of burger snobs, and I would NOT say it's my #1 favorite (Donovan's holds the crown) BUT it was yummy.

MR S.

Yelp
Total hidden gem. A group of 4 of us came in Friday night ravenous and were fed amazingly well with exceptional service. The double burger and duck were outstanding as well as the cauliflower, ribz and rice. Each dish was made with so much care and love. I texted for a reservation earlier in the week and I recommend doing so as the place is fairly small and every spot was taken. Although the size of the restaurant is small seating was comfortable and the atmosphere was charming and magical.

Gilbert P.

Yelp
I read a review of the top ten burger places in Brooklyn and this was ranked as number one. Above Peter Lugers!! Needless to say I had very high expectations when entering. I don't know what I'm missing here. I will say the service as prompt and friendly. The burger was just.....average. Below average. Nothing special about the bun, I didn't feel like the meat was above average in terms of flavor and texture, I was personally disappointed. Highly. Again. Highly.

Kjersti M.

Yelp
Grindhaus is on a list I have. It's a list of restaurants I feel I NEED to return to. Grindhaus has a cheeseburger that is amazing. I am perpetually on a quest for a killer burger and theirs definitely is. I have every intention of returning to the restaurant to try other items. The space is really cute, and the service is great. I highly recommend a visit there if you are in Red Hook.

leonard b.

Yelp
Four of us decided to split the burger, fried rice, pork chop and salmon and I was disappointed when we finished because everything was delicious and I want to do it all over again! We'll definitely be back. Our server (owner?) was just really nice about discussing the foods, chatty in a good way and turned me on to the most delicious Rose' wine. Oh- I've never had such a tender pork chop before. This place will not disappoint!

Robyn W.

Yelp
went for Mother Tongue. But its a quaint bar in red hook. Mother tongue was an awesome host for our event. endless bubbly, and while i passed on the cricket tacos, i just ate a to go biscuit and it was awesome.

Meri K.

Yelp
Awesome staff! Erin, the owner was our server, and has a great personality! Nice, quaint, very "Brooklyn" backyard/garden, where we sat for burger dinner, as we had heard that they were fantastic, and they truly held up to the hype!!!! Glad it's down the block from me, I'll def be returning!

Herrick G.

Yelp
I just had a tremendously tasty meal here.I rarely write reviews but I felt I had to. There are several poor reviews if this quaint establishment on yelp. These folks must have been in an entirely different restaurant. The bread and butter is lovely. The cream of broccoli soup is lovely with coarse sea salt floating on top. The burgers are outstanding. Yes there's a horse head. Deal with it. Great food.

Miranda R.

Yelp
I wasn't too crazy about my server but it slowly got better. Regardless, the food was awesome & definitely worth coming for. Loved the duck! Took the oxtails to go! I would definitely recommend treating yourself to a nice meal here!

Carla P.

Yelp
Amazing place. Amazing service, I had a really good super fish, tasty, well presented... Amazing! I wish I could come back but I leave in San Francisco. I will always remember this place.