A little noisy. Nice neighborhood place great food..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol Hennecken
We had such a lovely dinner out! We were greeted immediately and seated. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our food was outstanding. The serving sizes were so generous that we could not finish our meals. I would highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn C
Winter Restaurant Week Review 3/6-
Recommendations for restaurant week: Apps- Goat cheese salad or pappardelle. Mains- Pomegranate duck, schnitzel, or branzini. Desserts- Persian lime pie. Lime pie is Steve's quality, and you can quote me on that.
Drink: Hot Toddy with bourbon, St. Germaine, honey, lemon, and clove for $12, which was standard and helped warm me up after walking across the bridge to get there.
Bread- Focaccia and olive oil to begin with.
For appetizers, my favorite that didn't have an extra charge was the Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Salad. The highlight, of course, was the goat cheese, which was nutty and slightly funky. I wish there were more roasted beets, and otherwise, I found the dressing a bit light. For $3 extra, there was the Pappardelle with buffalo oxtail ragu, which was small but tastier. The pasta wasn't the biggest portion, but it was perfectly cooked, and the ragu had a good consistency. If you don't mind paying a bit more, I would recommend it. The remaining appetizer, the Ozark Bar-B-Q Ribs, was a bit disappointing. While I liked the sauce, which had a sweet and spicy flavor, the ribs were very tough and a bit too fatty.
For the main course, my easy favorite was the Duck, which was a $6 supplement. The portion was very large, consisting of several pieces of sliced duck along with a duck breast. The sliced duck was tasty, but the larger piece was even more tender and flavorful. The sauce itself had a mild sourness and sweetness, and at the end, a few folks were mopping it up with the remaining bread.
Also tasty, but $3 extra, was the Pan Roasted Branzini. The fish was cooked well, being tender with crispy skin. The beans were mildly cooked and still had some texture, and I particularly liked the fish with the escarole, as the mild bitterness worked well. This was pleasant but perhaps a bit mild, and I think a light sauce would have helped, possibly with garlic and other ingredients. We also got Grilled Scottish Salmon with three mustards, cream, and horseradish. The fish was cooked nicely again, but I found it a bit too pungent.
The remaining dish with supplements, the Venison Bourguignon, was good, though a bit small compared to the other dishes. This was $6 extra, and the meat itself was tender, while the sauce was rich. I found it just a little bit salty, and I presume that was from the bacon, but it was good and honestly better than many of the generic bistros in the city. Speaking of bacon, we also got an $8 side of Brussels Sprouts, which were decent.
The best main dish sans supplement was the Chicken Schnitzel. The chicken had a nice light breading and was very tender. The mushrooms added earthiness, and the mashed potatoes were soft and buttery. Also lightly fried, but worse was the Veal Lemonese. Outside of sauce preferences, as both were prepared well, the veal was unfortunately much less tender.
For dessert, most of us got their highly recommended Persian Lime Pie. Instead of being a wide piece, this was more of a pie jar, similar to how Mia's in Cobble Hill, among other locations, serves it. However, the comparisons end there, with the flavors being much better. The filling had a perfect mix of sourness and sweetness. In terms of NYC, this was honestly the closest thing to Steve's Key Lime Pie that I've had. Another person had the Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, which was a bit above average but not comparable to the pie.
We overall had a pretty good meal here at this neighborhood spot. It's not the best for any particular dish, but it was mostly worth it for the price, especially if you don't mind paying extra for some things. Mid 3 bumped up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Allan
Went for their restaurant week menu. Super cozy, local spot warm/hearty dishes in a very creative menu overall. The staff was super welcoming and had a great recommendations. Will definitely be back!
Terry
I've been eating at Henry's End for more years than many of the servers have in their life, and it has never failed. The food is delicious, especially the wild game choices. The regular selections, shrimp, chicken, are also lip smacking. And don't forget dessert, especially Mrs Mud Pie. The restaurant is not big but it also is not loud like many are nowadays. Service is both friendly and professional. Definitely one I would recommend.
Georganne
Tried Harry's End via Restaurant Week and I can't wait to go back! Absolutely excellent in every way. I think it is now one of my all-time NYC favorites! Turtle soup, bread, venison stew, chicken schnitzel, mud pie - delish! The whole menu looks amazing. Great service too!
John
As a long-time resident in the neighborhood, I can attest to this restaurant's high standards and consistency. It's always a pleasure to dine there.
Jene
We had a delightful meal during Restaurant Week. The Branzino was a poem, as was the black-eyed pea soup. My dinner companion gave the chicken schnitzel very high marks as well.
Lora
We love the friendly neighborhood vibe this place continues to have. We have been coming here for many years and are never disappointed. Every guest is treated with dignity and respect. The service Thursday night was fast yet we didn't feel rushed. The food was delicious! Our waitress remembered to check with me about wine for my entree. We highly recommend Henry's End and will return!
Tracey
We enjoyed eating here for DH's birthday! We had the shrimp appetizer and the duck and the venison bourguignon entrees and all were excellent. Very nice wine list with reasonable prices. Mrs. Mud pie was a great share for desert. It was a cold snowy day and the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Excellent service, too. We will be back!
I appreciate the birthday certificate every year but was dis appointed this year that the the certificate was not honored for a free entree, as written, but for $25. Not a good practice to change the rules after stating what they are
Dan
Henry's End is a small, neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. We discovered it when searching for a restaurant to eat at before watching the 4th of July fireworks from the Brooklyn Promenade. That was 11 years ago. When in NYC (we're from out of town), we always return.
Gizem D
Summary: Atmosphere is ok.. it’s a small place - cute. Tables are crammed a bit.. They do have old furniture. This other guy at 1 of the tables found himself on the floor because his chair broke. And no he was a slim man. Service is good. Very friendly smiling and attentive staff. Food was ok. It wasn’t bad but not memorable. I had branzino, my husband had salmon.. They were both ehh ok. Prices - seem somewhat high. Especially for the quality and taste of the food. The branzino filet felt trader joe-ish. $17 cocktails… Also they include gratuity in the bill. I didn’t care as much since the service was good but i’d be super annoyed if the service happened to be bad.
So in summary there isn’t much that invites me back unfortunately. I did wanna love this place because the staff was super nice!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Aiste Buina
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RA Hoff
Henry’s End, at its present and former location on, of course, Henry Street, continues to serve unique and delicious starters and entrees, such as its famous turtle soup, elk chops, honey & ginger & soy duck, and so on. The wines are delightful, and the servers are long-timers who know their business very well. It isn’t fancy; one goes there for the food, the great care of preparation, and eating very well. Do try it. A reservation is a good idea.
A little noisy. Nice neighborhood place great food..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had such a lovely dinner out! We were greeted immediately and seated. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our food was outstanding. The serving sizes were so generous that we could not finish our meals. I would highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Winter Restaurant Week Review 3/6-
Recommendations for restaurant week: Apps- Goat cheese salad or pappardelle. Mains- Pomegranate duck, schnitzel, or branzini. Desserts- Persian lime pie. Lime pie is Steve's quality, and you can quote me on that.
Drink: Hot Toddy with bourbon, St. Germaine, honey, lemon, and clove for $12, which was standard and helped warm me up after walking across the bridge to get there.
Bread- Focaccia and olive oil to begin with.
For appetizers, my favorite that didn't have an extra charge was the Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Salad. The highlight, of course, was the goat cheese, which was nutty and slightly funky. I wish there were more roasted beets, and otherwise, I found the dressing a bit light. For $3 extra, there was the Pappardelle with buffalo oxtail ragu, which was small but tastier. The pasta wasn't the biggest portion, but it was perfectly cooked, and the ragu had a good consistency. If you don't mind paying a bit more, I would recommend it. The remaining appetizer, the Ozark Bar-B-Q Ribs, was a bit disappointing. While I liked the sauce, which had a sweet and spicy flavor, the ribs were very tough and a bit too fatty.
For the main course, my easy favorite was the Duck, which was a $6 supplement. The portion was very large, consisting of several pieces of sliced duck along with a duck breast. The sliced duck was tasty, but the larger piece was even more tender and flavorful. The sauce itself had a mild sourness and sweetness, and at the end, a few folks were mopping it up with the remaining bread.
Also tasty, but $3 extra, was the Pan Roasted Branzini. The fish was cooked well, being tender with crispy skin. The beans were mildly cooked and still had some texture, and I particularly liked the fish with the escarole, as the mild bitterness worked well. This was pleasant but perhaps a bit mild, and I think a light sauce would have helped, possibly with garlic and other ingredients. We also got Grilled Scottish Salmon with three mustards, cream, and horseradish. The fish was cooked nicely again, but I found it a bit too pungent.
The remaining dish with supplements, the Venison Bourguignon, was good, though a bit small compared to the other dishes. This was $6 extra, and the meat itself was tender, while the sauce was rich. I found it just a little bit salty, and I presume that was from the bacon, but it was good and honestly better than many of the generic bistros in the city. Speaking of bacon, we also got an $8 side of Brussels Sprouts, which were decent.
The best main dish sans supplement was the Chicken Schnitzel. The chicken had a nice light breading and was very tender. The mushrooms added earthiness, and the mashed potatoes were soft and buttery. Also lightly fried, but worse was the Veal Lemonese. Outside of sauce preferences, as both were prepared well, the veal was unfortunately much less tender.
For dessert, most of us got their highly recommended Persian Lime Pie. Instead of being a wide piece, this was more of a pie jar, similar to how Mia's in Cobble Hill, among other locations, serves it. However, the comparisons end there, with the flavors being much better. The filling had a perfect mix of sourness and sweetness. In terms of NYC, this was honestly the closest thing to Steve's Key Lime Pie that I've had. Another person had the Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, which was a bit above average but not comparable to the pie.
We overall had a pretty good meal here at this neighborhood spot. It's not the best for any particular dish, but it was mostly worth it for the price, especially if you don't mind paying extra for some things. Mid 3 bumped up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went for their restaurant week menu. Super cozy, local spot warm/hearty dishes in a very creative menu overall. The staff was super welcoming and had a great recommendations. Will definitely be back!
I've been eating at Henry's End for more years than many of the servers have in their life, and it has never failed. The food is delicious, especially the wild game choices. The regular selections, shrimp, chicken, are also lip smacking. And don't forget dessert, especially Mrs Mud Pie. The restaurant is not big but it also is not loud like many are nowadays. Service is both friendly and professional. Definitely one I would recommend.
Tried Harry's End via Restaurant Week and I can't wait to go back! Absolutely excellent in every way. I think it is now one of my all-time NYC favorites! Turtle soup, bread, venison stew, chicken schnitzel, mud pie - delish! The whole menu looks amazing. Great service too!
As a long-time resident in the neighborhood, I can attest to this restaurant's high standards and consistency. It's always a pleasure to dine there.
We had a delightful meal during Restaurant Week. The Branzino was a poem, as was the black-eyed pea soup. My dinner companion gave the chicken schnitzel very high marks as well.
We love the friendly neighborhood vibe this place continues to have. We have been coming here for many years and are never disappointed. Every guest is treated with dignity and respect. The service Thursday night was fast yet we didn't feel rushed. The food was delicious! Our waitress remembered to check with me about wine for my entree. We highly recommend Henry's End and will return!
We enjoyed eating here for DH's birthday! We had the shrimp appetizer and the duck and the venison bourguignon entrees and all were excellent. Very nice wine list with reasonable prices. Mrs. Mud pie was a great share for desert. It was a cold snowy day and the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Excellent service, too. We will be back!
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I appreciate the birthday certificate every year but was dis appointed this year that the the certificate was not honored for a free entree, as written, but for $25. Not a good practice to change the rules after stating what they are
Henry's End is a small, neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. We discovered it when searching for a restaurant to eat at before watching the 4th of July fireworks from the Brooklyn Promenade. That was 11 years ago. When in NYC (we're from out of town), we always return.
Summary: Atmosphere is ok.. it’s a small place - cute. Tables are crammed a bit.. They do have old furniture. This other guy at 1 of the tables found himself on the floor because his chair broke. And no he was a slim man.
Service is good. Very friendly smiling and attentive staff.
Food was ok. It wasn’t bad but not memorable. I had branzino, my husband had salmon.. They were both ehh ok.
Prices - seem somewhat high. Especially for the quality and taste of the food. The branzino filet felt trader joe-ish. $17 cocktails… Also they include gratuity in the bill. I didn’t care as much since the service was good but i’d be super annoyed if the service happened to be bad.
So in summary there isn’t much that invites me back unfortunately. I did wanna love this place because the staff was super nice!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry’s End, at its present and former location on, of course, Henry Street, continues to serve unique and delicious starters and entrees, such as its famous turtle soup, elk chops, honey & ginger & soy duck, and so on. The wines are delightful, and the servers are long-timers who know their business very well. It isn’t fancy; one goes there for the food, the great care of preparation, and eating very well. Do try it. A reservation is a good idea.
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