The Seneca

Great food spot kitchen is open late night till 11pm which is great. Got the burger and spicy chicken sandwich. Was surprised on how delicious both sandwiches were. Spice on the chicken sandwich was very spicy with lots of sauce, which is great since I love Saucy burgers. Also dog friendly, has outdoor seating and nice staff. Good decor and good vibes. Definitely recommend for a late bite or just a nice chill time with friends if you’re in the area.

This was a random find but I was in the mood for some wings and this place delivered! Slapped. Smokey, crispy, but still wet. Great spicy marg. Great smashburger too. Service is tricky. You almost have to run down a bartender to get help. But honestly they are super nice just a lot going on. Will def be back.

this burger was insane!!! it's a must try. my partner had their octoberfest bratwurst special which was also super tasty. also perfect fries - thin, crispy, and seasoned to perfection. all this with cider on tap made for a perfect fall stop in

The Seneca just joined the brunch game and it's already a must-go. The space has a lovely skylit classic old tavern feel, but the menu is fresh and modern. From the bright, punchy breakfast tacos to the perfectly charred smash burger to the share-size pancakes (HALLELUJAH why are these so rare!), this spot is officially in the rotation.

Love this place. Have been coming for a few years and it’s always a great experience. Bartender/server Jack is always attentive, even when the place is crowded, and makes a mean iced Irish coffee! The food is amazing (try the burger and GET EXTRA PICKLES!!!) Def a number one spot to hit up in Ridgewood for brunch or their sweet burger deal on Mondays!

Nice little dive. Good for a quick pop in drink and small bite. Limited food menu. Food is decent. Pool tables, booths, bar. Decent drafts. Good local spot.

If you love to have bartenders and the owner, just stare at you while you wait at a table waiting for someone to take your order....this is the place to come to. I used to come here religiously when the staff used to give a damn and now I remember why I stopped coming. The food is good. But is it worth waiting for 30 minutes to get acknowledged....not really.

Love love love. The bartenders are so friendly and make great cocktails. They he burger is amazing. There’s always great music and my friends and I love to spend a night playing pool in the back. Oh! AND there’s a back yard.

Truly amazing food and unique drinks. Honestly the owner is obviously quite in control of their shit.

People sleep on this place, but best smash burger in NYC. Service is ok I guess, but then again it is more of a bar than a restaurant. Go on a Sunday during the afternoon for a chill vibe, good burger, and a cold beer.

The Seneca is a cozy, old fashioned bar that transports you back to the 70s in the most comforting way. The food is tasty bar-fare and they had amazing specials for Fall (I tried literally all of them). The Oktoberfest brat paired with the Maple Old Fashioned and Vegan Pumpkin Soup were the perfect cures for a rainy fall day! Even with a packed restaurant, service was quick and friendly. If you want a friendly neighborhood bar I couldn't suggest this one more!

This place is good time to hang out with your friends and catch up! The ambiance is nice and dark, kind of like a darker lounge but also a very casual place. It is self seat so just find any seats open and sit down! My other two friends and I came on a Sunday night and there weren't as many workers so service was a bit slow/not super friendly and welcoming. We each ordered the Seneca single patty ($11 each) which is similar to a smashburger, ordered a tray of fries ($9), sesame salad ($13?). My friend also ordered a beer - total came out to be $78 with tip. My favorite was the salad which complimented the burger really well because there were no veggies in the burger except for one pickle. The fries were shoe string fries but my personal preference is the thicker type. I would probably come back here again fro the salad and maybe grab a beer next time as well! FYI, there are pool night tournaments that start at 8pm with a cash prize of $50 (I believe that is what I read). They also have board games so it's fun to just hang out there.

Got served a raw chicken sandwich. Put a nauseating, frightening twist on an otherwise nice night. The chef needs a thermometer I guess? Staff made sure to grab it out of my hands before I could take a picture.

Went here for a birthday party and had a good time! I had a burger and fries and they were soooo good. They're thin like a smash burger and thats my favourite! The cheese and sauce were perfect. The ones we had were smaller, so I definitely could have eaten like 5 of them. The fries were good, too. Thin and crunchy. It wasn't too busy since it was during the afternoon, but the wait at the bar was still long. I got the cucumber gin drink and it was pretty tasty. The ambiance was nice, but again I was here during the day. It was pretty chill, low key. Not sure what the vibe would be at night. If I were in Ridgewood again I'd def stop by for another burger.

To start off the website shows a brunch menu but didn't offer any brunch until NEXT MONTH!When i made the reservation i specially asked for a high chair for my infant which they assured but when we got there i was offered an unsecure contraption that wasn't even for the table that we had. Service was underwhelming at best, and the food i was extremely bland! Would definitely not recommend this place.

Looking for a great brunch spot in Ridgewood? Look no further...The Seneca is here to save the day with a bar flare. I ordered the little Seneca burger and added a fried egg. The comeback sauce was delish and it reminded me of McDonalds Big Mac sauce (but better). The drip coffee was presented in a beautiful cup, which is always appreciated. I'm hoping next time they have Almond Milk has a choice, however Oat was acceptable! I also loved the ambiance inside and out. The service was good and great vibes by all. The futebol (soccer) game on TV reminded me of my younger years watching it with my Dad.

The staff just get worse, I have gave this place multiple chances, to turn it around! Worst bar in the neighborhood, not for food and drinks, but for service! I never once seen a manager around or owner, what a waste of time, no wonder the staff don't know what they are doing! Won't be back!

Bar tenders are douchebags, vibe is horrific, and the food is fine. Aunt Ginny's, Gottscheer hall, windjammer, etc etc. There are tons of other great bars in the neighborhood where the staff is actually competent and friendly.

*sigh* this will always be my favorite place in Ridgewood. Tom Ballinger, the owner, has become a life-long friend and I'm constantly amazed at how much time and investment he puts into this amazing bar. I also have to shoutout Roof Alexander for being a wonderful friend and bartender. I split the RODEO burger with a friend with the plantain appetizer (know the menu is always rotating) and I was in heaven. Roof made the best espresso martini. Tom recommended a wonderful IPA. I miss this place so much I could cry! I have a hat that no one else has and I have worn it delivering mail and every single day when I am outdoors. It was so nice to reconnect with my old neighborhood bar. Te quiero, The Seneca.

Yeahhh these burgers are pretty amazing! Pricey for such a small burger but I can't stop eating them. Try catching them on one of their happy hours for a good deal!

had my son's Birthday 4/1 there excellent service from Adam this past Saturday. Food tried burger, wings lemon pepper, and the Spicey Margarita awesone. Must add the vibe was great and the place is cozy we enjoyed the big screen and pool table.

Love this place. Classic neighborhood bar with great deals. Monday for the burger and Wednesday for the martinis with great service. Can't beat it.

The food had small portions and it was just ok. Nothing to make me want to go back. However, the service was great but food ehhhh.

Holy moly that's a great smash burger and fries. And they have my favorite beer on tap, Oxbow Farmhouse Pale Ale. And there's table service, which I didn't expect, and everyone is very sweet. Great spot.

Great place, awesome burger, well priced. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area

I had the chicken sandwich. Very tasty and if you like heat it does its job. Just get a good cool beer and you will be fine. The tunes were good their also. Had some old school hip hop. The vibes were good there. Will go again

Despite being located firmly on the Queens side of the Ridgewood-Bushwick border this place is very much of the "New-Brooklyn" variety that has became so common to the point of over-saturation in the past decade plus in that borough and across the planet. It's evident the moment you walk in and see that particular breed of design and layout, as well as the thoughtfully selected local and rarer craft beers on offer on tap and bespoke cocktails offered, sadly at a good 2-3 bucks higher than at any other bar in the area, and likely 4-5 more than some of the longtime dives that may be barely hanging on at this point. This is surely one of the ugliest and most infuriating aspects of harbingers of gentrification like this, new establishments pricing drinks significantly higher in order to keep a "certain element," aka longtime residents who made the wonderful neighborhood what it is to begin with, out, while catering to yuppie scum who will immediately pick up in this dog-whistle pricing and fork over the extra dollars to avoid the possibility of having to rub shoulders with their working class neighbors. Happy hour is extremely limited in terms of options offered and generally include none of the good beers I would like to drink. Despite this disturbing pricing and the dark culture of greed and elitism/racism behind it, this place has become something of a go-to of mine when in the area on the strengths of its other good qualities, of which there are many. Firstly the food is really really solid superior the a good number of the similar bars in the neighboring borough. Really excellent burgers, of the more shake-shake-esque fast-food "smash" school, on a delicious potato bun, as well as excellent super thin fries accompanied by an awesome house made ranch dressing are probably the menus stars. It's surely ranks as one of the better burgers in the borough, once you remember you are in Queens, that is... From there you've got solid, somewhat new school wings breaded and non-traditional but yummy, along with an equally solid if extremely ubiquitous Mac and cheese with bacon. The only dish I found somewhat disappointing, despite eyeing up a delicious looking dish a patron was inhaling across the bar, was the spicy crispy chicken sandwich. While adequately cooked and juicy, it was overpowered by an odd tasting and saccharine-sweet hot sauce. They were however also accompanied by those delicious shoestring fries and ranch dip, offering some carby-consolation. Beyond the delicious food and drink, this bar managed to carve out its place in my heart as all good bars do, on the strength of its staff, overall really cool and professional, and offering a good cross-section of random New Yorker clientele, including, yes longtime residents as well as recent transplants from every where you could imagine and more, of which I have managed to have some good, interesting and properly weird New York conversations, as you should and any good NYC bar. While the pricing is unfortunate and hopefully maybe the owners may see this and be inspired to drop drink prices (I won't hold my breath), the place has also nonetheless and in spite of itself seemingly endeared itself to the hood to some degree by hosting movie nights, trivia nights, community council events and other such community-fostering events. Also, the space while the design would maybe rate as cliche even 10 years in BK, its undeniable gorgeous and welcoming. Hell I guess I'm still a sucker for the Basic BK Bullshit after all the years, when its done right, as problematic as it can be....

Nice spot in Ridgewood great to hang out with friends it's big enough for a medium group for beer or stop by for some grocery from market

It's unfortunate that a restaurant that once served THE best French fries and chicken sandwich would succumb to serving this as "chicken nuggets". I'll let the picture do the talking... but it's just sad.. as of recent their quality has been all over the place. But because I've ordered from them quite a number of times I thought the last two times were fluke incidents. After this time though I won't be able to bring myself to order from them anymore. $10 for burnt, dry and HARD, INEDIBLE "chicken" pieces??? Straight to the trash. Mind you they also have a delivery fee. Imagine serving that as an actual dish? I'm nothing short of appalled. And now, hungry too.

They have the best smash burger! It's the only burger I ever crave. It would be my go-to spot if I lived in Ridgewood. Great place for small or large group of friends if you're looking for a casual spot with really good food.

Best burger in Ridgewood and a great beer selection. All of the staff are great and the kitchen is on point.

Wow. What an unexpected spot in Ridgewood! I'm so happy to have stopped in. The vibe is awesome. A pretty low key, beautifully decorated bar/restaurant with plenty of space. Drinks are on point (as others have said) and the limited menu (my favorite kind) was stacked with classics: burger / chicken / salad... Friendly service, FANTASTIC burger and fries (think Shake Shack), and nice seating. I will most certainly be coming back to try more of the rotating beer and cocktail specials. This one is a GEM.

The wings are fire, the burger is smash style and so good. I had a delicious spicy marg, and the pool table in the back is a nice touch. Tommy the owner is the sweetest guy ever and works hard to keep the quality of everything that comes out and it shows!!!!! Great neighborhood spot.

Amazing double smash burger. Wish they didn't get rid of the buffalo option for the wings like they used to have.

I've frequented here for the past few years, but after having such a lovely time at this weekend's Oyster Fest, I felt it appropriate to contribute a review here. The atmosphere here is casual and family-friendly; the space is basked in natural light and is cozy, inviting and includes an outdoor patio as well as a pool table. The bar staff are hard-working, attentive and especially welcoming. Going along with what others have said here before, I believe that what set's this bar apart more than anything else is the food menu. From the wings to the "smash" burger to the vegan bahn mi sandwhich, this is definitely elevated bar food done consistently right. I look forward to coming back for years to come!

When I ordered my French toast it came with cold apple topping as well as cold French toast. I waited for about 10 mins for the server to come back to see how the food was I kindly let her know the food was cold. The server took the food back, brought back the same plate heated up, the food was soggy and had bad taste. I usually suck it up and eat the food, but I had to leave with paying 13$ for a plate i did not even eat. Left to go to another restaurant to eat better food. The server didn't offer me anything but the same plate again AFTER I TOLD HER HOW IT WAS HORRIBLE

The Seneca has really done a lot to endear themselves to the neighborhood, and they've only been around about a year. They have delicious, eclectic food that they're constantly switching up and experimenting with. They have great cocktails, a superb beer and wine selection, and a really respectably stocked bar. They also function as a great cafe during the day with excellent brunch fare, coffee and wifi. The space is large and beautiful, and you can always hear the person you're talking to. It's a relaxing and fun spot day and night that has become a go-to for me and my wife. But the main thing I wanted to write this review about is what they did for my wife and I for our wedding rehearsal dinner. We had wanted to do something with the Seneca, as it's one of our favorite local spots and we were trying to keep everything in the neighborhood. What we were expecting was to piece together a dinner for our family with the stuff they had on the regular menu, and to set up a simple bar tab - but Corey and his team went so far above and beyond to make the dinner truly special. They sat down with us to figure out exactly what kind of food and wine we were into, and designed a menu based around that and our budget. What came out the other end was really fantastic. I even suspect some of the stuff they came up with for our event ended up on the regular menu. In short: really good food, delicious drinks, chill vibes, and an amazing team working there. Go there to eat, go there to drink, but most of all talk to them about doing your next event because they absolutely killed it for us.

The place looks nice, but we had to leave. Someone had their dog wandering around by their table barking (it was at least on a leash as far as I could tell). This is both disruptive to the nice ambiance that the restaurant seems capable of and absolutely disgusting and unsanitary. Needless to say, we didn't stay to eat, so I can't comment on the food. So, if you're a "dogs are people too" type, this is your spot, bring Fido along. However, if you prefer to dine exclusively with humans, go elsewhere.

This place has it all! The vibe inside is cozy, casual, and romantic all at the same time! You can come here with a group of friends, by yourself, or on a date. I came for the burger which was DELICIOUS. The bartender said it is a "destination" burger and boy was he not wrong. I got the double (would recommend as it ends up being the size of a regular burger) which came with onions, cheese, pickles, and sauce. The meat was cooked to perfection, charred on the outside, crispy around the edges, and juicy as hell on the inside. The toppings were just right and the bun was outstanding and kept everything together. I added on fries for $3 and those were great as well. Shoestring fires with perfect crips and salt ratio. I also had the cheddar broccoli arancini which were tasty as well. Service was great and I can't wait to come back to try everything on the menu! RUN don't walk to this neighborhood gem.

Friendly staff and the owners are amazing! Please do yourself the favor and try out "the Italian" sandwich! Amazing!!

I really liked this place. Decided to check it out before class. They have a really awesome beer selection - you can even do a flight if you would like. They also have kombucha on tap which is so hard to find! We got the wings and there were delish - a little small- but great none the less. Also had the salad which was great and the chicken club was awesome too. I am dying to check out this place at night time. They have wine we Wednesday's, two for ones which will have to be a must. I'm very glad I stumbled upon this place. Can't wait to come back!

I've been putting off on leaving a review for a while because let's be real.. writing a review is tedious and time consuming. But this place deserves 5 stars and so here it is. Place is super clean and spacious and welcoming. Food tastes great and their hot sauce is house-made. Their smash burger and fries are solid. They also seem to have various events throughout the week. I've been to trivia night and it's actually pretty good. Above it all though, they carry one of my favorite brewery Other Half (their IPA selection is )

Love the lava lamps! A fun touch to an otherwise unusable area of the restaurant/bar/cafe, up high in the corner. You couldn't chill there, it's like a shelf type thing above the bathroom .. totally unusable space. UNTIL THE LAVA LAMPS SHOWED UP . I'm sure it's not the only spot in NYC with a lava lamp, but it's the first one I've seen or at least noticed.

By far one of my favorite brunch spots! The staff are friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend!

I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been to The Seneca until this morning, because apparently this gem has been around since June! And I'm sad to say that I decided to come by and visit while partaking in 'Dry January' because this place looks like my dream neighborhood bar--great happy hour specials, a robust selection of drafts and cans, and a well-stocked liquor selection. What I can personally attest to is that the food here is delicious. As a former Austinite I have pretty high standards for breakfast tacos, but I have no hesitation saying that The Seneca's tacos are worth swapping your morning bagel routine for. I tried the egg, cheese, and avocado taco with salsa and was in love... the flour tortilla was grilled to perfection (none of that sogginess) and there was *plenty* of avocado to go around. I also got the avocado toast because it was one of the cheaper versions I've seen at $6. Glad I did - just like with the taco they didn't skimp on the avocado and topped it with some peppers and greens to add some texture. Add some salsa to the top and you're good to go! The vibe of this place is amazing. I'll have to come back at night during traditional bar hours, but there's plenty of seating and comfortable booths if you want the traditional brunch experience. Bartenders are some of the friendliest I've met and let me know about their events which include jazz brunch on Sundays and DJs on the weekend. Sometimes bars in Brooklyn (and anywhere, really) have an air of pretension but I didn't feel that at all here. All in all, I'll definitely be back to The Seneca soon.

Best smash burgers in nyc, their menu is packed w delicious and elevated it's, they also have incredible rotating specials, also... their Thursday night trivia (8pm) is a part of my weekly routine as well as half the neighborhood. Go out of your way to attend.

Great food, excellent location, good drinks... would be better if the bartender knew how to make a proper Negroni & burger. Call me what you will, but I came immediately following one of the MOST important interviews of my life and I B-lined for The Seneca because it's close to my apt, the natural lighting is great & I love the vibe. PLEASE train your bartenders - Bushwick is an already saturated market. The food was and is the best part. I look forward to my next visit!

Great neighborhood restaurant and bar. The menu is really well done, and there are always great beers on tap. The bar tenders are always very helpful and friendly. I really hope this place makes it through the pandemic.

Great food and unique beers here! A relaxed place to hang out. I've especially enjoyed brunch (for the chicken and waffles special) and happy hour, where you can get a beer and a shot for only $5. Menu options have expanded so you can tell they're only getting better!

Cool vibe. Love the lava lamp collection. Lots of comfy seating. And not one, not two, but three skylights. Probably really pretty during the day. Friendly bartenders and well priced drinks. Brought a bunch of friends over to celebrate a birthday. We stayed for a while, bought a ton of drinks and they kindly brought us carafes of water and empty glasses so we could stay hydrated. A few people also ordered food (Kitchen was open til midnight) and said it was really good. Spicy wings, burgers, and a sandwiches. They also said the fries were amazing - shoestring and plentiful. Oh and at some point a wild DJ appeared and the music got really good. I'd happily return since I live so close. Great to have a cool bar nearby.

Came in for breakfast food. Breakfast tacos with chorizo, potato and egg are Coffee program looks legit. Also showing World Cup on two TVs.

This place would be awesome if the owners very young kids weren't running around screaming. One of the kids touched my friends thigh twice. It was so awkward. The constant screaming is intolerable. This is a bar...not a day care. Be professionals. If you want to cater to millennials, lose the kids, I'm serous.

Beautiful space, great service, but I do think their brunch is a little overpriced for what you get.

This place has potential... but the young bartender is disgustingly obnoxious. I'm not sure if it is her boyfriend but a guy was just sucking on her fingers while sitting next to me. If I have to hear how cute she is or or hot she is out of her own mouth again... or her say "byeeee" I may have to leap over the bar. She's walking behind the bar drinking cocktails. Great place but management should work on professionalism...

Went to The Seneca today for the first time for Sunday brunch and LOVED it! From the staff to the food to the vibe, it was awesome. The best part of all is they were able to seat our 10 month old right in the booth with us with the attachable child seat they have for babies. Will definitely return.

This bar/restaurant is a local watering hole. Very simple menu - I would say their burgers are the star. Thin patties, cheese, and pickles. Classic and tasty. The fries are thin and crisp and served with a tangy sauce. Drinks are pretty good too - i usually get a beer on tap. Great for call ahead orders for pick up - usually 15min. Brunch is hit or miss but staff are generally nice and the overall vibe is very laid back.

My husband and I love coming to this bar. It's a beautiful space with an excellent happy hour. We bring our 2.5 year old daughter here too sometimes and they are very nice about letting her run around the place. They also have toys and games available for small children which is an amazing plus if we just want to relax and let her play. The menu has a good balance of comfort bar food and healthy options as well. Definitely a go to spot for us any day of the week!