Now, this is FOOD. Olmsted is cute little place in Prospect Heights, with nice decor and good vibes overall. I went during winter, but I bet dining in the garden during warmer days must be very pleasant. The day I went the only option was doing a tasting menu. What an amazing experience. All the flavors were very balanced and seasoned, and it was one of the best food experiences of my life. Thanks Olmsted! Special shout out to the butternut squash and the salmon dishes, simply impeccable. Edit.: Went back 10 month’s later and thought the restaurant’s new seasonal menu was not up to par with my previous experience. Plus, they are charging 35 dollars more for their tasting menu.

We came here for a private dinner and loved it. The private room has beautiful wallpaper and the ambience of a palatial library. The food was delicious and wonderfully presented; each a work of art. The staff was terrific — attentive, knowledgable and sincere. We had a great time. If we didn’t live in faraway Manhattan, we’d be back more often.

Having lived in NYC for over 20 years, my first meal at Olmsted was long overdue. And it was, without a doubt, one of my top ten meals in the city. Each course was a testament to culinary excellence. Three dishes in particular left an unforgettable impression: - **Cow Tongue Appetizer:** It's a rare skill to transform cow tongue into something as soft, buttery, and bursting with flavor as this. So delightful that even my 7-year-old was enamored. - **bread service** the bread we received was nothing short of extraordinary. It had this alluring sweet, buttery garlic touch. - **King Crab Over Rice with Pea Mint Foam:** the best crab dish I've ever had. The richness of the crab harmonized perfectly with the freshness of the minty peas. We concluded the meal with s’mores, accompanied by actual coals to toast them to perfection. The combination of crisp graham crackers, decadent dark chocolate, and gooey marshmallows was a delightful ending. Special shout-out to our waiter, Chris, who was warm, attentive, and exceptionally knowledgeable in guiding us through our dining experience.

My wife and I were more than excited to try our local fine dining restaurant after hearing many good things. The right special occasion came up and we decided to go. The experience starts wonderfully in a library and getting seated in a cute space for the early courses. The early courses are fun, cute , a little flavor but nothing mind blowing. The duck tart was noteworthy , the drinks were mediocre. Then we get taken inside to a very incoherent space that hasn’t been well planned. There’s noisy music with a random sound track, and a hectic floor plan that causes every guest to see dozens of runners every minute - much less cozy than the early courses. The main courses come to an embarrassingly slow delivery , over 35 minutes per course. The carrot soup and bread were absolutely amazing , but when it took 45 minutes to have another bite I’d already forgotten my enchantment and had to eat a mediocre cabbage omelette instead. The tofu scallop with squash tasted of spices with no flavor - a sign it was rushed (which is insane to me because this dish took another 30 minutes). We had to cancel our additional beef courses with no trust we would be fed in the next hour , and having lost our appetite. We were graced with a 30 minute wait for a solid ice cream dish. Overall Olmsted misses the mark, should be skipped, and can’t be trusted.

We have been here couple times, but it’s our first time trying their tasting menu. Food is pretty good, especially the kale with sunchoke. We also ordered extra sesame bread with hoisin sauce, which is phenomenal. The service could be better. They forgot to bring us silverware at the beginning and I think they might forget that we came to celebrate birthday.

Great accommodations and a well organized restaurant. We ended up at the bar for a hour because without reservations, that’s all you going to get. It’s plenty of time for a quick drink and a few dishes. A quality and well made cocktails is definitely hard to fine. Olmsted bartender knows their drinks and crafts some of the best drinks in the area. We tried the honeysuckle and spiced pear on the menu. Apparently these are seasonal drinks and can’t wait for their fall creation. I love the exterior and interior decor. It’s small inside but they still feel spacious with the way things are. I haven’t get a chance to see the backyard and maybe next time with a reservation. I am honestly not a fan of the food. It’s too creative for me.

came here for lunch prix fixe with 6 people and it was a wonderful experience, although I had slightly higher expectations going in. the food was fresh and high quality, but the portion sizes were very small. we left feeling pretty hungry. however, for such a creative menu and fun experience, I’d say it’s worth it to come once. olmsted also does a fantastic job accommodating for food allergies and dietary restrictions (although their vegan/gluten free bread option was severely disappointing, every other substitution was great). our favorites were the soup and the carrot cake. they also have very fun and delicious mocktails and cocktails!

First thing that gets you is just how nice the place looks, the atmosphere is absolutely great. We set outside and enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. We ordered most the dishes on the menu and every plate was better then the last an absolutely amazing dinner

Kitchen counter seating was great to witness all the action packed into such a small space! Food is always a delight here - the scallops are a must try.

We had a good time here but I will say the food is like sophisticated bar food so a little pricey for what it is. It’s delicious, but everything is VERY heavy. Mostly fried food on the menu would’ve cared for a couple more “fresher” options to balance that out. Even the veggie dish is fried. I think this place is more of a wine bar than a restaurant. The food was very tasty though I just didn’t feel great afterwards 😆 The lobster crackers were a highlight and the waiter explained how they were made which was very interesting. Would come back for the wine and when I’m not so hungry.

Went in Jan ‘23 for the tasting menu and wow it was worth every penny! Highly recommend and the outdoor patio is very cute.

Average price for the style, large portions, great taste. Would come again. Tried the beef appetizer, think it was a beef tartare with fish sauce and cashew. Flavorful and larger than expected. Also had the duck, which has really intense flavours but balanced with great texture. Might have gone well with something sour to drink or on the side as well.

Excellent food and service. Everything is outstanding and with deep flavor thanks to perfect cooking and skillful combination of ingredients. The waffles with ice cream a favorite indulgence for a hot summer day, and the butternut squash bread and perfect decadent start to a meal. Portions are relatively small, but still enough to share among two or more people, and everything pretty much combines with everything else. Great cold brew, with nuts and chocolate notes. The hot brew less interesting though. The service was attentive and friendly. The backyard looks great, though on a hot day it becomes a greenhouse, so I wouldn't recommend it.

We’ve walked by this place many times and our friend was moving out of the neighborhood so we decided to check it out. We didn’t know what to expect but everything was WONDERFUL. We didn’t have a reservation but were able to get a table inside and moved outside to their beautiful backyard for our desserts. We went with the tasting menu so we could split dishes. We were greeted with a cherry tonic and I loved the panna cotta starter. Everything was delicious and the KOUIGN-AMANN was the best bread I’ve ever had—super soft and aromatic. We wrapped up outside with the s’mores. Everyone was very attentive and we were able to try so many interesting and unexpected flavor combinations. This is great for a special occasion and it looked like you can sit at the bar for a nice drink too.

This is the most underrated spot I’ve been to this whole year. I had dinner here by the bar and every dish was spectacular. The highlight was definitely the rice dish. We started off with buckwheat crepes filled with an arctic char filling. The herby mixture was complemented by the thinnest crepe taco with a subtle crisp to it. Next was Rutabaga Tagliatelle, a nutty, buttery delight with, again, the thinnest stripes of the vegetable in the shape of tagliatelle pasta, topped with savoury crunches. Top quality cheffing. Next was Lobster with Koshihikari Rice, the highlight of the night. The eyes eat first here, as it was elegantly presented in an almost yin-yang symbol, half filled with rice and half with an orange sauce. The rice texture is similar to that of a risotto’s, and the sauce brings forward a brightness that complements the heartiness of the lobster pieces extremely well. The tomato water that the rice was cooked with just comes through ever so subtlety, to top it all off. Chef’s kiss. We concluded the evening with Peaches & Cream. A classic pairing that wasn’t overly sweet - a refreshing end to the evening. 11/10 would return.

One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Very inventive menu, everything is so well executed and they have a beautiful garden patio in the back where you can cook smores. Highly recommend.

Truly a wonderful restaurant. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was excellent. Everyone there is so warm and welcoming and there is no wait for your food. With a small and thoughtfully crafted menu, it’s a real pleasure to taste multiple dishes. Overall my table ordered six meals to split and our favorites were most definitely the scallops, carrot crepe, and the duck. If you’re thinking of stopping in for dinner, you absolutely should.

I missed a photo of the blooming mushroom that was so unexpectedly wonderful, but honestly everything was immaculate. All plates were nicely portioned, and tasted like farm to table comfort food. This is probably our new favorite restaurant.

We were in New York celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary and after much deliberation, we picked this local Brooklyn restaurant. There's no doubt, there is the potential for this to be a Michelin starred classic but it's let down badly in terms of service. We enjoyed the first few finger food starters of the tasting menu and the asparagus was very good, a couple were under seasoned but this is a matter of personal taste. Things then unravelled, there was over 30 minutes between the asparagus and Arctic char arriving with nobody once visiting the table or apologising. Meanwhile, the adjacent table had enjoyed two courses whilst we just sat there. The char itself was overpowered by other flavours and by far the weakest of the courses. Things were improved dramatically by a very very good dessert but we left annoyed at the fact that we were asked to tip such poor service with no apology and no gesture of good will. The potential is there but the place needs to be able to deal with a busy Friday night and put their hands up when things go wrong (especially in a service based tipping culture, in the UK there would have been zero tip!).

Don’t get me wrong, the food is good and they were easily able to accommodate multiple dietary restrictions (gluten free, no shellfish) in our party. The staff presented each course well and made sure those who had allergies knew their items were in fact safe for them. However, calling the garden seating “heated for your comfort” is far from reality and severely damped our experience l. We left with near frostbite on our feet. Although I’m sure it is fine most of the year, if there are not more heaters and blankets, it feels wrong to seat people in this enclosed garden in the winter, especially when the temperature is below freezing.

Lush, verdant dining experience in the heart of Brooklyn. The high level of creativity and finesse involved in every facet of our meal was a true delight.

Shockingly bad experience! Husband and I made a reservation weeks in advance after hearing great things. However, upon arrival not only was the host cold, but we were literally seated in the cold. As in we were put in some sort of patio tent and immediately to the right and left were doors that the staff used no less than 5 times a minute! And this is in Feb at 8pm… it’s not warm out! Asked to get seated inside, which we requested when we booked… 3 weeks ago, and only got a bar seat despite multiple open tables. Drinks at the bar were great, but at this point we weren’t feeling the expensive tasting menu. Left shortly after and won’t be back. Check out Ozakaya near by for a good time.

Beautiful space. Awesome location. Went for Brunch. It's like dating in NYC. Lots of potential but lacking something that in the food that would make it phenomenal. It presents as Michlen but isn't. There are too many options in the area.

Inventive and tasty food. Great service. Great aesthetic. One of the best meals you can find

The atmosphere, the dishes, the service from Joe, all were utterly fantastic! The place is absolutely beautiful, everyone is so organized and hustles, they describe the food as they set it on the table, they are so very attentive and caring. And, the food, all of it, was divine! I highly recommend the scallops/shrimp rolls and the duck. Spaetzle with crab was also fabulous! Thank you for having us and thanks to Joe for being so great and attentive!

I was ready to be awed, and a few dishes were out of this world, but ultimately fell short of expectations. The good: - Service was on point - OMG the duck!!! - Bread was incredible - creative dishes and fresh ingredients Complaints: - $14 for “lobster” crackers and hollandaise (no actual lobster) - $12 for (admittedly excellent) bread service consisting of two small rolls - limited vegetable options on the menu Overall it was decent, but not quite worth of the hype. 4.2/5.

Had a group of 6 and we ordered everything on the menu to share. The server is great at recommending how much food to order for the group, answering questions, and taking care of you. The back garden is where you should sit when the weather is nice

Amazing food. Such a special treat. The whole staff is also very kind. They even accommodated me as a vegetarian!

Great customer service. There was no wait. Food was delicious. That syrup on my waffles was a little robust. Id order again without it. Fro yo was great. BEC egg rolls were crunchy and tasty.

I thought the cocktails - which were phenomenal - were better than the food. It was a very vegetable-forward summery menu, and I enjoyed the som tum, carrot crepe and tomato schnitzel. I remember the scallop dish from my last visit here more than two years ago; it's their signature and interesting with the sweet and savory combination of flavors. The s'mores which you put together yourself in the beautiful back garden is a gimmick but cute, if you're into that sort of thing. 1. Carrot Crepe (Clams, Sunflower, Carrot Butter) 2. Heirloom Tomato Schnitzel (Pistachio Pesto, Piperade, Olive Oil Jam) 3. Tempura Fried Dashi Poached New Potatoes (XO Sauce) 4. Duck Liver Mousse (Late Harvest Strawberries, Jicama, Alex's Toast) 5. Spelt Bread (Truffle Honey Butter, Warm Ricotta with Garden Chive Oil) 6. Summer Squash Som Tum (Heirloom Thai Chili, Shisho, Cashew and Shrimp Crumble) 7. Pasilla Rubbed Scallops (Corn Pudding, Blueberries, Chanterelles) 8. S'mores (House Marshmallow, Ginger Snaps, Hershey’s Bar) 9. Peach (Single Barrel Ragtime Rye, Amaro Meletti, Bitters, Absinthe Rinse) 10. Baby Flower Watermelon (Clairin, Aquavit, Amontillado, Lemongrass, Yuzu) - Not Pictured

I had the $75 lunch pre-fixe menu. Please see my photo for the size of the appetizer. (One is mine the other my friend's) Food tasted very good but I think the portion was ridiculous for the price. The $75 course does not include dessert. Just an appetizer, a salad, one piece of (albeit very good)bread and also a small portioned main dish.