Brushland Eating House

Brushland was hands down one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. We came here for my birthday dinner, and from start to finish it was everything I could have hoped for and more. Weeks later, I am still dreaming (and drooling) over this meal.

The food was absolutely incredible — simple, thoughtful ingredients transformed into the boldest, most unforgettable flavors. Every single dish felt intentional. The menu celebrates quality ingredients, local farms, and true craftsmanship, and you can taste the passion behind every bite. As a picky eater and a tough critic, it was honestly the best meal I’ve ever had.

The atmosphere is equally special. Brushland is located in a historic building downtown with so much charm, character, and personality. The moody, intimate vibe makes you feel like you stumbled upon a hidden gem, the kind of place where you immediately know you’re somewhere special.

What makes Brushland even more magical is the husband-and-wife team behind it. The chef’s passion for sourcing locally (and even hunting for ingredients when possible) is incredible, while his wife creates such a welcoming front-of-house experience. She made us feel right at home, gave amazing recommendations, and helped guide us through both the food and wine.

I also loved that they focus on beer and wine only — it keeps the attention exactly where it belongs: the food. I rarely drink anymore due to developing an alcohol sensitivity, but I enjoyed two glasses of wine from their thoughtful selection and felt great afterward. It made the whole evening feel even more special.

Brushland is the kind of restaurant you plan a trip around. We live five hours away, and I would genuinely drive back to the Catskills just to eat here again.

An unforgettable meal, a beautiful space, and incredible people behind it. Thank you for the perfect birthday dinner, we cannot wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was fresh and amazing. Schnizel, pasta, burger all awesome but the carrots and rice pudding stole the show. 2000% will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped here for dinner and it did not disappoint. They were busy so they asked us to grab drinks and relax while the kitchen caught up — with great local craft beers on tap, that was easy. I had the chicken schnitzel with asparagus and the pickled deviled eggs as a starter. Everything was fresh and the atmosphere felt like dinner at a neighbor's farm. Super special spot. The two women who took care of us were attentive, kind, and felt like friends by the end of the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went for the pre fixe meal and it was so special, it felt like going to the theater; it was a celebration of ingredients. Everything was beautiful and delicious, creative but unpretentious. The service was warm and atmosphere comfortable and inviting. The portions are generous. There are no photos because we were too busy eating. This is our new favorite place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just glorious. The kind of place you wish was in your neighbourhood. Seasonal ingredients cooked exceptionally well. And the loveliest people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A must visit! We are here three nights in a row during our trip. Everything was impeccable, but not uptight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was unbelievably good and we got such good recommendations. The staff was also super attentive but never felt overbearing. I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visiting the area and surprised my bf with a reservation here. The menu was unique and everything was amazing. He got a beautiful steak and I got the handmade pasta. He said it was the best steak he has ever had (I tried it and agree), and the pasta I had was delicious. We also tried the braised celeriac and it was PHENOMENAL. The ingredients were fresh and the taste exceptional. The staff was friendly and attentive. We would 100% come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful space, incredible food and charming staff. Every element of the dish was a star and a delight. It's a clean-your-plate kind of place because you don't want to waste a single bite of this excellence. The rice pudding is insanely good. Fun music!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic experience. The lamb ragu is absolutely delicious, I’m not a foodie but there were so many complex flavours in this…it’s one of the best dishes I’ve eaten anywhere in the world. I lived in London most of my life, currently living in New York City…this restaurant won out over anywhere I’ve eaten in both of those cities. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. A refreshingly concise menu with just the right amount of choice. Beautiful space to sit in on a cold winter night. It was my birthday and this turned out to be a fabulous treat. Book a table and go.

Best food and vibe upstate.
Amazing service
Inventive fresh farm to table food
Great wine selection
Beautiful restaurant.
Don’t miss their Persian feast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Simply magical

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is impressive though. Could be a good choice in the area.
But service is deterring from our unique experience.
We brought dogs and planed to leave them in Airbnb but later found it not practical. We had to bring dogs and were not able to dine in anymore. I first came up to the manager and proposed several options but each was declined respectively.
1. Sit by door so we can see our dogs - NO because seats are assigned.
2. Take-out - NO because each dish is cooked in order.
3. Dine in our own car parked in backyard - NO because they cannot serve outdoor.
After rejecting all my proposals, the manger just left me behind because she had to take care of people seated. She could have told me she’ll be back in a few minutes but she didn’t. My friend learned the conversation and she proposed to take out after all dishes were served and finally they agreed. Plus, no utensils given.
The whole experience was like they took our money already and don’t care if we can have dinner, not even tried to help. It was us, patrons, that kept thinking of solutions and they decide whether to take it. The service is overpriced.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

From start to finish, everything was deliciously prepared & presented !!! Phenomenal experience!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every dish was delicious. Great service, great vibes. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5