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Colonie

Colonie

American Restaurant$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
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9.1/10
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    The experts at The New York Times and Gothamist recommend this place
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    Kika G.
    "A litre of wine for $40 and the best sticky date cake in the world."(14 Tips)
    Sam B.
    "Killer brunch, the duck hash is the most popular item for a reason."(23 Tips)
    Amy S.
    "Ricotta crostini, pork chop, and the burger are phenomenal!"(8 Tips)
    Andres
    "The duck hash (with egg) and the biscuit benedict are very good."(7 Tips)
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  • Danielle P.heart icon on user image
    Danielle PurslowMarch 26, 2018
    New favorite brunch spot. Turkish eggs and monkey bread are delicious.
  • Corey C.
    Corey CirilloDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great restaurant! Living wall is so cool and open kitchen is mesmerizing! Try the spaghetti squash! Great selection of oysters!! We'll be back again and again...
  • Ariel D.
    Ariel DavisJune 3, 2012
    Amazing food! Great vibe. The scallops with carrots in some kind of purée were heavenly. The cool hand cuke cocktail is my favorite cocktail ever. So refreshing!
  • Densheart icon on user image
    DensFebruary 24, 2014
    Even if you are so full that you can't even consider dessert, you need to order the "Date Cake" -- it's like lick-the-plate-clean-good which is exactly what we did and it was weird.
  • Trae F.heart icon on user image
    Trae FAugust 24, 2015
    A great place to splurge and order the steak. Friendly staff and great cocktails.
  • Alisa M.
    Alisa M.October 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The most fantastic addition to the neighborhood- worth the trek to BK if you live in a different borough. Menu changes often. This place is so fantastic they can even make brussle sprouts taste good.
  • Jason K.heart icon on user image
    Jason KooJanuary 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place. Easily the best restaurant in the Hts. Cool hand cuke, duck rilette, spaghetti squash, la Crotta Pinot. Palette heaven.
  • william r.heart icon on user image
    william robinsonMay 19, 2021
    every single thing i’ve had has been great. i’ve been ~10 times over the past couple years and it never disappoints.
  • Alyssa B.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa BereznakSeptember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    $1 oysters from 4pm to 7pm, plus amazing cocktails and killer burgers. menu is full of yummy small dishes, too.
  • Erika P.
    Erika PerziJuly 5, 2016
    Spaghetti and crostini are good, but for a place w oysters - they only offer one kind for a 1/2 dozen order. Who does that? Skip the grilled salad. Heard brunch is good, not worth hype for dinner.
  • David H.
    David HuJuly 28, 2014
    The steak comes with a very small steak knife. It does the job if you try hard enough. Then again, real men don't need to cut their steaks.
  • Daniel A.heart icon on user image
    Daniel AllardJune 25, 2018
    The foods as good as all the other reviews say about it! And awesome service, ambience and mocktails too!
  • Iris B.
    Iris BasicJanuary 17, 2013
    Amazing food and service! The crostinis and seabass were pure perfection and we got to sample desserts for free. Great staff!!!
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KolodnerAugust 11, 2014
    Fun twists on classic dishes, great cocktails, cool space. Great for brunch or dinner, but don't expect a bargain.
  • Liz C.
    Liz CohenJuly 21, 2013
    Order the pork chop entree with couscous. Cooked perfectly, juicy, flavorful, just right. Also the ricotta, mint and honey crostini.
  • Rob H.
    Rob HoliberJune 15, 2013
    Anything with peas. They are fresh and crunchy. Simple ingredients. Also get the baby lettuces with buttermilk and herbs.
  • MidgeMadge D.
    MidgeMadge DSeptember 4, 2011
    Just wow. Might be my new favorite Brooklyn joint. Standouts: The hanger steak, the heirloom tomato salad, sweet corn, egg salad and ricotta crostini.
  • Amber G.heart icon on user image
    Amber GardnerDecember 6, 2011
    Colonie is amazing from start to finish! I didn't even realize I liked beets until I had them at Colonie. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. A must visit!
  • Tessa B.heart icon on user image
    Tessa BillJanuary 14, 2018
    Monkey bread is amazing! Great spot to sit at the bar and enjoy a fabulous brunch.
  • Zac S.
    Zac SniderMay 25, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Doesn't matter what you get for dinner, it's all good... Just make sure and get the sticky date cake for dessert.
  • WEI W.heart icon on user image
    WEI WEIAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love brunch here. The best scrambled eggs I had for years.
  • Connie W.heart icon on user image
    Connie WilliamsOctober 1, 2016
    Love that they cleverly use everything, very little waste for delicious food. Great drinks, too.
  • Shrutika S.
    Shrutika SachdevJuly 29, 2012
    Small decor details make this simple place special. Duck Hash and Asparagus and gruyere scramble with sticky date cake for dessert! All very good but the ice-cream with the cake was way too salty.
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GreenbergerAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This Burger. Get it even if it's not "on the menu" today. Just wow.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 17, 2011
    The giant, plump crustaceans float on a bed of velevetty, Saturday-decadent grits. Each spoonful pools in some of the rich, buttery juices in the wide bowl Read more
  • Eric J.heart icon on user image
    Eric JaffeDecember 22, 2019
    Best restaurant in nyc? Lamb belly, octopus, creste rigate, warm doughnuts. All A+
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannJuly 22, 2020
    Solid place for dinner on Atlantic. Food isn’t remarkable but is well done and nice atmosphere.
  • Savannah P.heart icon on user image
    Savannah PetrickMay 19, 2016
    get the blazing saddles to drink and the gemelli with ricotta, peas, basil, nettles, & pecan pesto to eat
  • Andresheart icon on user image
    AndresSeptember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is amazing for brunch. The duck hash (with egg) and the biscuit benedict are very good. Coffee is ok
  • Audrey
    AudreyApril 11, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The place does get crowded. I made the mistake of asking about the status of my table after 45min and got YELLED at by one of the owners (Max?). Too bad, it's around the corner and food is delicious.
  • V R.
    V RDecember 16, 2015
    Black pasta was great. Also loved the custard-like desert with dried blueberries.
  • Damola A.
    Damola AbiolaNovember 19, 2012
    Some of the brunch dishes, like the poached egg and salad thing, are tiny. Like, appetizer-tiny. If you're hungry definitely ask about portion sizes before u order. Good food tho.
  • Kris Y.
    Kris YoungApril 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    get the shrimp and grits with an egg. also ask for a side of siracha to go with it. perfection.
  • Mell P.
    Mell PerlingSeptember 1, 2014
    Shrimp and grits are excellent. Leek and mushroom scramble was ok, but similar dishes are done better elsewhere in the neighborhood
  • Steff H.
    Steff HindOctober 28, 2014
    Amazing brunch! Scrambled eggs are delish and you can get filled doughnuts.. #brunchpudding
  • Zac S.
    Zac SniderNovember 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I personally don't think French toast is the time or place to get creative with your toppings.... You'll have to ask for butter and syrup.
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaDecember 14, 2015
    The ricotta crostini & fresh doughnuts w/ caramel custard were both incredible.
  • José D.heart icon on user image
    José DucósApril 29, 2016
    Great atmosphere and delicious food. Don't forget to try the Burrata.
  • Hannah D.
    Hannah DNovember 18, 2011
    Garlic soup, egg salad crostini and duck breast were the best of a few items. The Loire chenin-blanc paired well with the crostini
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerSeptember 17, 2018
    everything on the menu is delicious, surely you could not order wrong here
  • Kat C.heart icon on user image
    Kat CJuly 22, 2017
    Order any of the pastas and the sticky date dessert. Cocktails are great also.
  • jake f.heart icon on user image
    jake furstApril 8, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Menu changes daily so I can't tell you what to order, but I'm pretty positive you'll leave here happy. Great staff, great food, great ambience.
  • DK G.heart icon on user image
    DK GoldfarbMarch 1, 2020
    Pastas were top notch. Great overall spot with terrific menu
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoyceFebruary 10, 2019
    Lamb & eggs, French press coffee, doughnuts
  • Alexander L.
    Alexander LeedsJanuary 15, 2014
    For ambiance and standard fare, best spot in the area for Sunday brunch, despite lots of competition.
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RubinchikJune 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Get everything to share. Except the Cool Hand Cuke cocktail. That one's just for you.
  • Holly M.heart icon on user image
    Holly MooreMarch 3, 2017
    Duck lovers, get the duck hash. They don't skimp on the duck!
  • Clark M.heart icon on user image
    Clark MinorDecember 10, 2017
    sunchokes, lamb belly, duck egg, spaghettoni
  • Lindsay D.
    Lindsay Deak FriedmanSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great addition to the neighborhood. Michelle at the bar is a pro. Nice set up, great service an food. Check it out!
  • miles l.heart icon on user image
    miles lennonMay 29, 2016
    The whole trout was fantastic.
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