Noah

First; the bread is next level. 6 stars for the bread. And overall this is a good restaurant that’s mostly hits but has a few details I would change. This was almost a 4 for me, but I’m swaying in the 4.5-4.6 direction so full 5 star credit is granted. The drinks are quite good and the Tepeche is something I haven’t seen before! It’s a mild pineapple kombucha; super tasty. The margarita was also top notch, not overly sweet. These are from a well considered bar. The bread is life changing. The butter is perfect. Why have dinner after? Just get a loaf. In all seriousness it was a generous portion of amazing sourdough and it changed my life and became my friend for just a moment. The melon is far too simple of a dish and needs to be portioned differently and come with some other flavors in tow. It’s just a slice of cantaloupe and salt; so this was a let down after the divine bread. We found the burger and desert to be spectacular (that’s strawberries and cream), although the cream leans into feeling a bit oily and the dish could have been slightly colder. The steak was another slight miss. It was good but for the price point ($40+), I need to see something really amazing to not feel out of sync here. Meat was slightly dry, could have been more tender. Nothing much to say about its flavor and it wanted to be part of the sauce but was plated oddly and separately… sort of inviting you not to mix them. The accompaniments were ok, a little too much salt forward-ness in the mushroom marmalade. But it was tasty overall: would rather have had 2 burgers. Fries were on point and well cooked. A lot of unique savory notes in the burger that put it a cut above competitors. I know it feels like I’m roasting this place, but I’ve been to restaurants at every price so I have hundreds of points of context for this review. It’s a top 50 in Brooklyn, brunch is awesome here apparently, but it’s not in my top 10-20, roughly. Anyway; that’s the review. Thanks for reading! Enjoy!

+19

Javier Kohen

I thought the food was great. The presentation was really good. The burger was juicy, the Paris sauce with the gnocchi was fresh and tasty. The chocolate mousse was lighter than I hoped, but still good. Overall very enjoyable, and I'd like to try more things. Nice airy space.

Liyah Ash

Came in for work related purposes and was delighted by the ambiance and super kind server. Had a pumpkin pecan cake slice and it was the best I’ve ever had. I was reluctant to try it at first because I’m not a nuts kind of girl but did anyway and I ate every bit of cake and nut there was and wanted more. It was a perfect balance of sweet and yummy! The vibe is super chill and relaxing!

Madeline Breda

Cute little French-adjacent place for dinner or drinks. Go M-F 5:30-7:30 for LE BINGE: happy hour pricing on drinks & $15 for a dozen oysters. Great ambiance and food overall but be aware: It’s a very small space (read: hard to maneuver in) and not every cocktail is subject to happy hour pricing.

Chad Johnson

Went for Sunday brunch. Chic decor, open, sunny, intimate. Coffee was hot and delicious, bright, slightly acidic, yet with some body. Their fresh baked bread is to die for and the French cheese starter was light, creamy, and magnifique. For the main dish I had the omelette—simple, cheesy, soft, and tasty. Staff were welcoming and friendly. And for dessert a chocolate plum cookie, rich and decadent. What a wonderful experience and lovely Brooklyn gem.

Steven Van Haren

Had a fantastic dinner last night at Otway. Pure flavors with many layers of complexity. Some of the best cooking I've encountered. Order the uni crepe with a glass of sparkling Jacky Blot Chenin Blanc. Thank me later. Oh, and the service is on point. Bravo, Otway! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

+2

Chicken sandwich was pretty nice and the fries were goood. The onleyte and sourdough wasn’t worth ur tho

Goddess Prosper

Rose Quartz Crystal tea spoon... too cute, and yes the food was good too. The service and food was delicious and delightful. Beautiful Environment, Organic, Vegetarian, Deliciousness, Kindness and Cleanliness are all keys for me when picking a place to eat. Otway has nearly all of these. Thanks for the hospitality. One missing for me...I would like to see more organic options maked on you menu or some how communicated. I found out at the end of my meal by asking... I may have chosen a different meal had I known. What I eat was good either way. I had to ask and to my surprise, you all have a lot of things that are organic or sustainably sourced (like your wines, which I will be back to try). I wanted the waffle and it was 86 on the waffles the day I went. So you get a 4 stars, for the 86 on the waffles. - @GoddessProsper

Meron

disappointing experience. they were sold out of nearly all seafood. service was pretty darn bad with plates hitting the table at strange times and being told quite a long time after ordering that they were out of one of the appetizers…and then a few mins later that they were out of the entree that we ordered at the same time—on top of a pretty unfriendly vibe from the server. the entrees were the same size as the apps & were underseasoned.

Rachel

I’m so sad I recently moved to the city and wanted to try this place that is close to me. The drinks were great, music was good and service was okay but my burger was completely not edible because it was freezer burn. I ended up leaving the entire burger behind because it made me sick after one bite. If you go to this place be cautious about the food.

Jee

Cute average Brooklyn dining spot. Our experience was marred by the extremely rude attitude of the female server/receptionist. When we requested our dish to be cooked a bit more, she ignored the request, seemed annoyed and snatched the plate, causing some of the food to spill. The kitchen seemed to have trouble understanding our simple request, leading to the dish going back and forth twice. I've never encountered such a lack of basic hospitality. Given the abundance of other dining options in the area that offer both delicious food and excellent service,we will not be returning to this place.