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Colonie

Colonie

American Restaurant$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
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9.2/10
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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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  • Amber R.heart icon on user image
    Amber R.March 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go with the Biscuit Benedict for brunch. The hollandaise is delicious.
  • Marthaheart icon on user image
    MarthaDecember 14, 2014
    attractive room, staff is attentive and friendly.
  • Jake L.
    Jake LevineNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ricotta gnudi and Brussels sprouts were both excellent
  • David M.
    David MaddenJune 6, 2011
    Ask for a seat at the kitchen bar and enjoy the show. Great team cooking up some great food
  • karen b.
    karen bonna rainertJuly 30, 2011
    This restaurant was funded as a kickstarter project. I just love that. The food is also awesome.
  • Nick G.heart icon on user image
    Nick GorczynskiJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have a really good sense of flavor combinations.
  • Slow Food NYC
    Slow Food NYCJune 27, 2012
    Happy to award the Snail of Approval to Colonie
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    sne345June 12, 2016
    The kale salad was amazing!
  • Kenneth B.
    Kenneth BingFebruary 25, 2012
    Everything was fantastic! The scallops great, the skirt steak omg!
  • Julia B.
    Julia BottlesApril 6, 2013
    The gruyere and leek scrambled eggs are excellent.
  • Scott J.
    Scott JacobsonAugust 18, 2014
    Colonie was disappointing. The waitress was overly pushy. The pork chop was delicious, but was extremely fatty. The extreme darkness of the restaurant made it hard to eat since I couldn't see my food.
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    AndresJune 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Shrimps and grits are great
  • Davina K.heart icon on user image
    Davina KimJanuary 2, 2015
    The duck hash is amazing.
  • Ian G.heart icon on user image
    Ian GriggsAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck Hash for brunch with a Bloody Caesar
  • Kelly R.
    Kelly Reeves 🐱May 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck hash is excellent for brunch and killer 80s jams on the speakers.
  • Zachary B.
    Zachary BlankDecember 21, 2014
    Nice place, food was a little on the buttery/oily side.
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda ClaymanDecember 4, 2011
    Eating at the bar is super fun. The Brussels sprouts side is AMAZING!
  • Jessica A.
    Jessica AprilMarch 20, 2011
    steak is fantastic. Butter lettuce salad is fresh and good. Bartenders are awesome.
  • ginny h.
    ginny hJune 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries. Yum!!
  • Devin W.
    Devin WinterbottomMarch 12, 2011
    Fantastic addition to the hood. Eat everything, ESP the rabbit rillette!
  • Brian M.
    Brian MooreSeptember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food but it seems like the entire staff hates one another.
  • Katie
    KatieMay 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Space is beautiful. Service spacey. Rabbit rilette and kale salad tasty. Overall good but not great.
  • Saneel R.
    Saneel RadiaMay 10, 2012
    Duck or rabbit rillette crostini is a must order.
  • Emilia A.heart icon on user image
    Emilia AllonsoMay 31, 2015
    The duck hash was so tasteful
  • Dante C.
    Dante CrumpAugust 31, 2014
    Colonie burger is on point.
  • Stephanie Paige M.
    Go on a Monday, bartenders are so nice and will make u custom cocktail
  • Kishoreheart icon on user image
    KishoreMarch 20, 2015
    Amazing lightly fried chicken
  • Nitzan
    NitzanMay 2, 2015
    Empire State Sour, burger and shrimp & grits
  • Mary S.
    Mary SomersJune 1, 2014
    Sticky Date Cake. DO IT.
  • Girl F.
    Girl FridayJanuary 30, 2012
    I highly recommend a hendricks gin martini. Perfection!
  • Eric F.
    Eric FriedmanMarch 20, 2011
    Try the chocolate torte for dessert with thevmoscato dessert wine for a great finish!
  • FMH
    FMHJuly 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Their doughnuts with the salted caramel custard? Yes god.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RavenelAugust 31, 2014
    BLT was excellent.
  • Meghan P.
    Meghan PaulApril 9, 2011
    Don julio's orchard is one o the top 5 cocktails in NYC. Get it!
  • Dave B.
    Dave BrownApril 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The cheeseburger is ridic. Best I've had in years.
  • Max T.
    Max ThomasSeptember 13, 2011
    Sticky date cake with salted creme fraiche ice cream...really memorable.
  • DAMstyle
    DAMstyleMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The duck hash is a must - hands down!
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    CCnycNovember 23, 2014
    Martinis, Bloody Mary, burger, oysters
  • Amanda M.
    Amanda MillerFebruary 20, 2011
    Best restaurant in Brooklyn. All the "Large" plates are awesome.
  • Vanessa S.
    Vanessa SchwarzFebruary 2, 2012
    Wow this could be my new favorite restaurant! Everything is amaaaazing!!
  • Burak M.heart icon on user image
    Burak MJanuary 18, 2016
    Excellent brunch!
  • Michelle R.
    Michelle RowleyDecember 29, 2013
    Duck hash recommended
  • Emily M.
    Emily MalinowskiJune 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Evan and Aaron are amazing bartenders!!
  • ginny h.
    ginny hDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    MmmM......those salted caramel donuts were good.
  • alex v.
    alex vbApril 9, 2011
    Duck rillettes are fantastic & cheap. Hearty snack.
  • Kerry E.heart icon on user image
    Kerry EusticeMay 22, 2016
    Duck hash 👌🏻
  • Kellie H.
    Kellie HoneycuttFebruary 20, 2012
    Don't miss the smoked egg yolk raviolo!!
  • Caitlin H.
    Caitlin HeikkilaDecember 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Bloody Mary - amazing bloody mary
  • Jason K.heart icon on user image
    Jason KooDecember 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The duck rilette, man. Get it.
  • Alissa L.heart icon on user image
    Alissa LudanskaaApril 25, 2016
    Pretty sick Brunch
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