Amber Sparks
Serious effort was put in to this new space. Excellent ambiance, lighting and quality execution. Wine selection was outstanding, surprised to see some choices on the list — vastly different than most places in the area with very reasonably priced bottles. Lucky Lime oysters were the best I’ve had since Maxie’s in Ithaca. A true contender in this space. Highly curated all around and well worth the night out.
… moreJustin Hicks
Absolutely incredible food and service. I came on the grand opening night and I gotta say I was blown away by every aspect of this beautiful quaint place. Bravo. Brine and stave will be a staple in a community that is very difficult to impress!
… moreKate Kuharic
Josh is a brilliant chef that I have followed. He is a master of building complex flavors and honors the ingredients. Love this restaurant. There is nothing in this area to compare.
… moreJohn Felton
My son and I really enjoyed the sushi. I’m looking forward to trying more menu items on my next visit.
… moreBill Blake
Alicia and Josh are quite the dynamic duo! Brine & Stave will certainly be a feather in the cap for Hamilton. Can’t wait to get back there!
… morescott stensland
oysters sushi … nice place … low lighting … high ceilings … great people … independently owned by a family with kids to feed … with an edge
… moreDavid Gorhan
We visited here last night and had a wonderful meal and experience. They have really turned this space into a high end eatery with great art and design throughout. It is obvious how much thought went into every decision in this place! The open kitchen allowed us to talk directly with the chef and front of house staff who were both extremely knowledgable and great to talk to. We are very lucky in the area to have many restaurants to serve diverse palates and this one is a fantastic addition to the rotation! Food-wise, we started with Tuxedo oysters and then got the Tuna Tataki and the Hamachi Crudo which were both rich and wonderful complimented with some very interesting fruit and sauces/purees. I also had one of the best bowls of chowder that I have ever had, strong praise coming from a New England tranplant! Presentation was spot on! And the sake choices are excellent as well! I would highly recommend Brine and Stave to anyone who wants to explore beyond pub food and burgers (not that there is anything wrong with that and there are great choices nearby for those too!).
… morejessie jia
Excellent! The only place with good sashimi in this area. Will be back soon!
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