Van Horn Restaurant
(Now Closed)Restaurant$$$$
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
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Colin M. FordMarch 9, 2013Great spot for late-ish dinner and drinks or weekend brunch. Get the BLP (a BLT but with Pimento Cheese), you won't be disappointed! If the weather is nice sit out on the deck.
Michael GalpertMarch 15, 2012This stylish new Southern cafe serves a very fine sandwich made with toasted sourdough bread and light, creamy pimento cheese. It's like if sharp cheddar and fancy French mayo had a cheese baby.
Katy Rose GlickmanMay 9, 2013The fish sandwich is lovely, and if you're lucky enough for the special to be steamers -- order them as an appetizer! All around delicious meal, and wonderful atmosphere.
highly recommend the kale, hushpuppies dipped in honey butter, and the delightfully refreshing john daly cocktail. ask about the "dirty bird" (off the secret menu) and if possible sit in the backyard!
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try the fried chicken sandwich—fowl soaked in jalapeño-spiked buttermilk, fried to order & served in a Caputo’s bun with crunchy red cabbage–cilantro slaw. It’s 1 of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more
David GavazziMay 1, 2011Fried chicken sandwich is killer (and large). Use generous amounts of house vinegar. Bake beans and pimms cup are nice twists on old faves. Small but excellent rye, bourbon and beer selection.
Serious EatsMay 21, 2013Southern sandwiches, fried chicken, and easy drinking cocktails with a nice outdoor patio. Closed Mondays.
Sean BartnikJune 14, 2012North Carolina-style pulled pork BBQ done right. Or at least as right as I've ever seen it done north of the Mason-Dixon line. Also be sure to try the hush puppies and Brunswick stew.
Regan StephensFebruary 23, 2014Attention pimento/fried chicken sandwich lovers: Van Horn dropped the sammies from the menu, it's not just other delicious southern dinner foods. Now you know.
Matt HeindlAugust 8, 2013Great fish sandwich, great beer on tap and awesome crust on the pie. Now on my list of frequent eats in the hood. (Just not cheap!)
You can't go wrong with either the chicken or fish sandwich and a side of greens. A strong cocktail and killer brunch help too.
karen bonna rainertJuly 24, 2011The fish sandwich, shrimp po boy, hush puppies and Mac and cheese make for an indulgent and awesome meal. A pint of unsweetened ice tea wraps up the spread perfectly.
CompassMay 14, 2014Local bacon, meat, and cheeses are packed with downhome flavor thanks to comfort fare recipes sourced straight from the south.
Alice GriffithsFebruary 16, 2011Amazing fish sandwich, very light, delicious tomato soup, pulled pork sandwich, baked beans! Skip the mac and cheese though. And no coffee or dessert yet (they're working on it).
Brad RickmanOctober 1, 2013The catfish and chicken sandwiches here rate high on the flavor/satisfaction scale. In good weather, there's a pleasant outdoor space.
Joe ChecklerJanuary 31, 2011BLT is delish, because the Pullman loaf is as fresh as DJ Jazzy Jeff's prince. Tomato fresh in Jan. too! If u need salad because you're getting fat, get the chix salad, tho it's slightly unhealthy.
Ali WattsJune 10, 2013Fried fish sandwich was amazing, brussel sprouts salad was really good, mac & cheese was ok - sit outside if you can!
The sweet PLT here is amazing! You must try it with the house made hot sauce. Skip the mac n cheese. Doodling on the table is a fun way to wait.
Katy KelleyMarch 2, 2013There are outdoor heating lamps to keep the beautiful back patio warm in the winter
Jessica BenjaminMay 7, 2012I will be dreaming of another PLT until my next visit! Great place to stop after a movie at Cobble Hill Cinema!
Kris YoungJanuary 12, 2013fish sandwich will change your life. the sweet potato fries and hush puppies are pretty great too.
The Sweet PLT is delicious, just be aware that the "smoked sweet potato" is sweet potato chips on your sandwich.
SkeeterNYCSeptember 27, 2011There's a reason you see a lot of chicken sandwiches go by. Follow that instinct. And for something different, the PLT. You just need to try it.
Cari Brooke RobertsApril 22, 2012A delicious southern style sandwich shop. The fish is unbelievable as is the stew. And Jacob is lovely!
Gradie OakesNovember 9, 2011Pork or fried chicken, grab the spicy vinegar. Full bar which you probably never wanted w/ a sandwich, but a shot of bourbon can't hurt- Kris YoungFebruary 24, 2013chicken sandwich is to die for. be sure to ask for the homemade ranch sauce on the side.
I always come for the chicken salad, which is INSANE, but the trout salad is delish too!!
AndreaFebruary 22, 2013Chicken salad is better than chicken sandwich. Also bring a sweater in the winter..they don't believe in heat.- karen bonna rainertJuly 30, 2011Fish sandwich, shrimp po boy, mac and cheese and hush puppies. Bonus: Unsweetened iced tea in a pint glass.
Daniel L.February 25, 2011The Fried Chicken sandwich is juicy, crispy, and full of flavor! Add the jalapeno infused vinegar to your sandwich before you bite in! (No AMEX)
The serve real dinner food (not just sandwiches) at night now. Pretty delicious.
GarrickOctober 16, 2011The Sweet P(otato) LT was a revelation. Sandwiches served with a fresh pickle and a bit of salad. We'll be back...
Megan DoAugust 4, 2012Order the Chicken Sandwich or the BLP and head outside to their amazing backyard seating.
The special menu is almost as long as the regular menu - make sure to check it out.
It's all delicious. The fried chicken salad is awesome. So is the pulled pork sandwich.
excellent sammiches and sides and a nice back garden. my faves are the fish sandwich and potato salad.
Best hush puppies in Bk. BLP is amazing, so is the fried chicken sandwich.- Their house chicken salad or sandwich is RIDICULOUS! Love this place.
The buttermilk fried chicken salad with homemade ranch dressing is life changing.
Pork sandwich is insane. Be sure to ask them for vinegar, it really makes the whole thing come together.
Fried chicken sandwich and burnt rhum old fashioned. So good.- M KFebruary 28, 2013Try putting the yellowish-green sauce on everything, especially the hush puppies.
The pulled pork sandwich is the best NC style BBQ I've had outside of, well, NC.
Byron BrewerOctober 9, 2011Easy pick here... Buttermilk fried chicken sandwich served on a Caputo’s bun with crunchy red cabbage.
Kilt Salad with Bacon Dressing is rediculous. Brunswick stew? Eat it by the bucket.
Bacon lettuce and pimento sandwich will change your life....at least for a day or two
Get the chicken every other time. On visits 2, 4, etc., try the other sandwiches; they're good too...
Sally YoonJune 1, 2012pimento cheese sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, chicken salad, drink fort gibson
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- Tue–Fri
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(718) 596-9707
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