Classic American plates inspired by iconic NYC haunts are served in a warm, wood-accented space.
Peter Le
Didn’t know how popular this place was but found out very quickly. Got a lucky open reservation that opened up and was sat down by 8pm. When I say this burger ranks up there with the best in NYC, not hyperbole. Got to try it yourself. Otherwise everything else we got, the wedge with thick bacon, the squid ink pasta, and the mussels were amazing. Will definitely come back.
A+
… moreR P
Great joint. Their burger is delicious, cooked rare as requested, and ranks high in my personal list of all time great burgers globally.
Note to self: I should have avoided the unnecessary shrimp cocktail, that was bland at best (and probably recently defrosted)
The young team running the show is dynamic and friendly, not to mention very efficient, and the vibe is neighbourhood-ish.
I was there 30 minutes before their lunch opening and joined a small queue which grew much bigger by the time they flung the doors opened. Reservation is therefore highly recommended.
… moreIsobel Kelly
Came on a Monday without a reservation at 5pm and sat at the bar. Ordered the Dukes martini, croquettes, wedge salad, oxtail cavatelli and the burger. The place filled up after about 20 mins. Wedge salad was delicious and large! The sauce on the croquettes was delectable. The burger was buttery and big. Brought the cavatelli home as I was stuffed (the sauce was lovely, a hint of sweetness). They were playing 60s and 70s tunes
… moreSyed Ashrafulla
The burger was a moist thick patty so for those who are secretly anti-smash come here. I suggest sitting outside where the environment is calmer. Inside is warm but a bit too cramped compared to the lovely crisp air.
Also highly recommend the romaine wedge. It’s a full romaine heart layered with a great dressing and crumbs.
The French onion soup was deep and hearty, for those who want a light meal consider just the soup and an appetizer.
The waitstaff were excellent and the tavern captures the vibe of the local community. Highly recommend.
… moreAdam Cohen
This place is no joke. I drove in from Westchester for a 630pm reservation. Finally, hit the push notification on resy in time. Sat at the bar, which is the best spot in my opinion. Started with a dozen oysters, just amazing, the served it with hot sauce, onion sauce and some orange slush, the onion was my favorite of the three sauces. Went to the kale salad next, I could of ate another, very fresh ingredients, then moved on to an absolute mouth watering burger, served on a light brioche role, to die for. I had to top everything off with some rainbow cookies, 4 to an order, I split them, could of ate eight my self. They are from Hafley Baked in BK, so I’ll have to stop by there one day and get an LB.
… moreNJ
They deserve their reputation of serving one of the best burgers money can buy. Simply done, generous burger of top quality. I got here about 15 mins before they opened on a Sunday and got in around 20 mins and was seated. Good service too. Highly recommend this place. Not much else around this area and not near a subway station but worth walking the extra mile if you’re in town. Check it out.
… moreasmaa odeh
Got a last minute reservation from a friend who couldn’t go anymore and I’m so glad! We sat at the bar and it wasn’t extremely comfortable but it wasn’t bad at all. The bartender/our waiter was extremely kind and took care of us even when he was super busy, like talking to us, asking us about what the food, he was very sweet. The food was amazing!! I love oysters and those were great quality and they added some cool toppings for them. The prawns were 10/10, definitely get them if you go like don’t skip them. The main star of the show is the burger of course and it was really good!! The beef was amazing and you can just taste how amazing the quality is. I feel like in a world of smash burgers, it’s nice to have a burger like this. We also got this ricotta sweet corn pasta dish and ehhh not my favorite, pretty forgettable. Lastly, desert was good and perfect to end the meal. Oh yeah, cocktails were amazing too!!
… moreKyle Dahl
Overall: Definitely lives up to the hype!
The good: One of the better burgers I’ve ever had, right up there with some of the best. The vibes are great, regardless of whether you’re sitting inside or out (though inside is definitely more cozy). Great drink menu and the fries really hit the spot. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal.
The not-so-good: The french onion soup was fine, I’ll try something else if I go back again. I’ve heard the wait here can get crazy, but we were able to walk right in on a Wed evening.
Food/drink: 8/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Service: 8/10
… moreAndy Liu
Rating: 9/10
Date Last Visited: 9/6/2025
We ordered the Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger ($32), Fish and Chips ($28), French Onion Soup ($18), and a side of bacon (+$8). The burger was absolutely amazing, and it was definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had. The meat is super juicy and cooked perfectly while the bun is the perfect vehicle for the meat. For how simple the burger is – bun, patty, cheese, pickles – they do an amazing job elevating the taste to the next level. For over $30, it’s a bit pricey but well worth trying at least once. The fish and chips were good too, but pretty expensive for the portion sizes. I would not get the french onion soup again – it was decent but again, too expensive. And skip the bacon too, 100% not worth $8. I would come back again, but only get the burger. The service was great, and the restaurant itself had a nice cozy vibe to it. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who loves burgers, it’s worth coming out and trying this place at least once in your life.
… moreMaria C
Indeed a hidden gem in the lovely Red Hook area. Must make reservations because otherwise your not guaranteed a seat that day… we had an hour wait then another 30 minutes for them to make and prepare the roasted chicken but my God was it worth the wait. Service Is fast and served hot very fresh just look at the photos the dry aged 31 days crazy burger speaks for itself its an absolute show stopper. Also please do not forget to order a fresh dark mcsorelys ale yummmm
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