American Brass

$$$ • American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar

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2-01 50th Ave, Long Island City
(718) 806-1106

About American Brass

American Brass is a restaurant that offers a happy hour with a variety of options at reasonable prices, and the full menu is available during this time. The restaurant is known for its waterfront location, providing a scenic view of the city skyline. The food offerings have received positive feedback, with standout dishes including the Smoked Gun cocktail, burrata caprese salad, and grilled octopus. The drinks are described as standard, and the prices are on the higher side. The service is generally friendly, although there have been reports of disorganization, such as incorrect drink orders and lack of attentiveness during busy periods. Despite these issues, American Brass has received overall positive reviews and is considered a place worth returning to for the food and happy hour.

The restaurant boasts an amazing location right in front of a large park with a river and a stunning view of Manhattan. Many guests choose to sit outside on the café area, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and great waterfront views. Inside, the atmosphere is sophisticated, with decor featuring many pillars that create a sense of privacy and intimacy. The food is a mix of American fusion, with dishes like ceviche, oysters, and fried calamari receiving praise for their quality. The ceviche, a Mexican style with shrimp, radish, cucumber, and spicy pablano sauce, was especially appreciated. The oysters from Massachusetts were fresher and cleaner than the Canadian ones, and the mocktails were fantastic.

The staff are eager to provide good service, though sometimes they can be overly attentive or not well-coordinated, frequently checking on guests and asking if orders are taken. Walk-ins are welcome, and the overall vibe is relaxed and inviting. The restaurant’s location near a large park makes it a perfect spot to relax with a coffee or enjoy a meal while taking in the scenic views.

American Brass also hosts special events, and it has received glowing reviews for its flawless service and exceptional food. One guest described their wedding dinner there as perfect, praising the attentive staff, thoughtful touches like a fresh glass of milk after cake cutting, and the warm, joyful atmosphere. The team’s dedication made the celebration memorable, and many guests are already considering future events at the venue. Overall, American Brass is recognized as a place that combines beautiful scenery, good food, and attentive service, making it a popular choice for both casual visits and special occasions.

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American Brass Reviews

4.3
385 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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4
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Food
4.1
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
3.9

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We went for Thanksgiving, not expecting much. Understanding they would be busy at 7pm, we decided to take our chances and walk in. Super friendly service. We got a welcome eggnog, brilliantly cooked 3 course price fix menu, great service. There were some hiccups (soup came out crazy fast, while the drinks took the normal time. A little odd) loved that they had a kobe steak as arn option, very moist turkey too. Pumpkin creme bruleee was tasty-not too "pumpkiny". They even have...read full review

We went to celebrate my mom's birthday and they went over the top. There was a menu with her name, a birthday stand, a rose, a cake with a candle, champagne and treats to go. Every restaurant should take a lesson from them. And the FOOD! Incredible! So fresh, nuanced, flavor bomb. Cod was perfectly cooked, chunks of bacon was crazy. Soup was so creative and satisfying. They sent my mom an outrageous carrot cake for free, but I got this Pistachio layer thing that's probably the...read full review

Waterfront views=Killer ViewFood=10 outta 10 Service=100! Went there for my friend's rehearsal dinner and everything was done to perfection. Food was Michelin quality. Service was attentive and every detail was nailed. They even had cute affirmation pics in their bathroom!

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Hours

Monday 9AM - 8:15PM
Tuesday 5 - 8:15PM
Wednesday 5 - 8:15PM
Thursday 5 - 8:15PM
Friday 5 - 9:15PM
Saturday 11AM - 9:30PM
Sunday 11AM - 8PM
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