Historic restaurant with retro decor, serving oysters, steaks, and chops, plus wines and cocktails.
Daniel Siino
I took my girlfriend to Gage & Tollner for her birthday. The service overall was fantastic, your water glass is constantly being filled up and you never feel forgotten (especially for how busy the place was on a Thursday night). We had a reservation and were seated immediately, and our drink orders were taken after our water preference. To start we had the Caesar salad and the hot rolls and both were delicious, our server even brought extra butter when we used all of ours. The croutons in the Caesar salad were delicious. For dinner we had the T-Bone for 2 which can be ordered pre-sliced. It was a very good cut of meat with a little too much fat but still amazing. For dessert we had the Brooklyn Blackout Cake which was also very good and not too rich for a completely chocolate cake. Finally, since I indicated on OpenTable that we had a birthday in our party there was a Happy Birthday card waiting at our table when we sat down and a candle in our cake complete with Happy Birthday written on the plate! (All a surprise). Overall, a great spot for steak dinner and especially a special occasion!
… moreGerman Bosquez
In a landmarked building in Brooklyn, this remarkable, Victorian- design restaurant harkens back to 1879. We invited friends for brunch there and enjoyed a first class experience. First, the decor is exquisite (see photos) and their wait staff couldn’t be friendlier. Then the food and drinks came! Their cocktails were well crafted (the Bloody Mary is a brunch favorite). We then enjoyed their poached eggs and sprouting broccoli on toast (so good!), fried chicken w/hush puppies & sriracha honey (to die for!), G&T steak and eggs (perfectly cooked steak & eggs) and finished the meal with their Brooklyn blackout cake (amazing!!) and fresh brewed delicious coffee. All this while surrounded by wonderful furniture, wall decor and lighting that transports you to an earlier, more civilized era. We have to return there for dinner!
… moreJenny
Visited on 11/16 in the morning and had a reservation for one. I got seated quickly and the service started off well. The food was good overall, I had the House Rolls, steak with eggs, and fries. The fries were too salty and the rolls were average, but the steak with eggs was excellent with the sauce. The only downside was the constant check-ins; two different servers came by about every 15 minutes. I know they’re trying to be attentive, but it felt a bit rushed for someone who likes to eat slowly.
… moreNora Hunt
What an incredibly special place! Perfect for our anniversary celebration, although it’s also the type of place you could go regularly without needing a special reason. Beautiful space where you just feel the history of it. Service was top notch from start to finish and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend the devila on horseback (bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cheese and almond), bone-in rib eye for two, and the baked Alaska. I already want to go back!
… moreMayra Heras
I found myself at the bar enjoying a drink and a meal with my friend on February 12 around 9 PM. The bartender by the window, wearing snake earrings, appeared somewhat neutral and professional, but came across as quite cold and unwelcoming. It felt as though they didn’t fully understand what true hospitality means, and I didn’t feel valued, which made the experience awkward.
We spent nearly $300 on a quick meal, which isn’t much given the atmosphere, but it felt like we weren’t welcome despite or consumptions . While the bartender wasn’t rude in her words, the way she looked at people felt condescending. Their demeanor seemed entitled and disengaged, lacking both personality and warmth.
On a positive note, the food was excellent, and the hosting team was friendly and attentive. However, the bartender’s lack of engagement really stood out. A simple smile or a warm sentiment like, “Thank you for visiting, have a great night,” would have made a significant difference. This establishment has a lot of potential; I noticed many great servers who were engaging, smiling, and professional. With so many patrons, it’s clear this is a wonderful place, and it deserves a bartender who embodies a more welcoming spirit and better hospitality. I hope the bartender was just having a bad day and that this isn’t the usual way they interact with guests. We’re all human and not perfect. While my experience with that person wasn’t the best, I still want to give a 5-star rating because the food was fantastic. At the end of the day, we don’t know what someone might be going through, and I hope their demeanor isn’t typical, as it really lacked the warmth of good hospitality.
… moreDale Ramsay
This was my first time dining at Gage & Tollner and it was awesome. The servers were very courteous and made me and guests feel very welcome. The occasion was my mom’s 75th birthday and she really enjoyed her meal and the service. My people and I loved the food and the presentation. Each meal looked like a work of art and tasted even better. The bone in pork chop, sautéed seasonal mushrooms and crab cake were to die for. I can honestly say that I’m so looking forward to going back to Gage & Tollner very soon.
… moreNilima Shet
Came here for brunch a little bit ago and enjoyed everything we tried! We started with the Parker house rolls – which were seemingly fresh out the oven/skillet – and, though I am particularly bread-avid, I could eat like ten more of these. We also tried the guava-lime donut which was delish! Their other option that day was earl grey flavored and I kinda regret not trying that one too. For my main, I had the dutch baby pancake which was the perfect consistency and topped with a delightful apple mint salad. For the table, we also shared the fried chicken with hush puppies and sriracha honey – also great! The portions, generally, are generous so plan to come hungry!
… moreShauna Gonzalez
We did the New Year’s Eve prix fixe and left feeling underwhelmed, especially for the price (over $200 per person with taxes and tip). While there were aspects of the meal I enjoyed, the quality of ingredients, preparation, and portion sizes didn’t feel like a good value. This was a meal I expected to blow me away.
Both my husband and I ordered the steak and lobster Newburg, and unfortunately his steak was severely undercooked. He didn’t mention it until the end of the meal, so it wasn’t corrected, but at this price point that shouldn’t happen.
That said, the service was very excellent. I needed to move tables due to a very strong cologne at a neighboring table, and the servers and manager were incredibly kind and accommodating. Service was the highlight of the evening ….I just didn’t enjoy the food enough to justify the cost.
… moreRafik Awad
Good vibes! Service is good as well – pricey but food is good. Got the beef Wellington which is good with mashed potatoes, crab cake was good as well. Chocolate cake desert can be better but not bad. Overall good experience. We did resy few weeks in advance which I saw the place was packed.
… moreIan Jindal
How to renovate an eatery! Ground floor is mirrors, atmospheric gloom and fabric wallpaper. A grand diner experience. Upstairs there are two speakeasy cocktail bars that are carefully decorated and have a nice atmosphere. It’s very “designed” and thoughtful, but such is the buzz and the pace of service that it feels real rather than a stage set.
The food is standout. A limited but well formed brasserie menu caters to most. For us the standout was the beef wellington – exceptional. The squash and sprout side was beyond tasty. The famed naked Alaska defeated us – should be between four rather than two! So so sooo sweet (the Italian meringue is a marvel). One small demerit was that the Caesar salad was overdressed I didn’t mind but not to everyone’s taste.
Great range of cocktails and thoughtful mocktails too. Wine list is very sensible indeed with a solid variety by the glass and decent prices.
Staff were on point all night – really interesting to watch the teamwork and interaction.
Beware that the noise level is savage. Consistently at the limit of being able to speak. Quietened around 10pm
So go early or late if you want to chat.
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