Jackie MacLeod

For the last few years, Vinegar Hill House has been our go-to when we have something to celebrate or just want a delicious night out in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. So when we were deciding where to have an intimate dinner as our wedding reception in June 2025, this was our first choice, and SO GLAD we did! We booked the back garden and everything was just perfect, including the attention to dietary restrictions. Shout out to Karl, the events manager, who was amazing throughout.

Vivienne

Listen up, gorgeous souls! Your girl just had the most DIVINE dining experience at Vinegar Hill House in Brooklyn's charming Vinegar Hill neighborhood, and I am LIVING for every single bite! This hidden gem is tucked away in the most enchanting little corner of Brooklyn, and baby, it is worth every step in these heels! First off, can we talk about this INTERIOR?! *chef's kiss* It's giving rustic chic meets Brooklyn bohemian realness, and I am absolutely OBSESSED! The exposed brick, those pendant lights, and that cozy farmhouse vibe had me feeling like I was dining in the most fabulous countryside cottage. The ambiance is so warm and inviting - perfect for a romantic date or catching up with your chosen family! Now let's get to the FOOD, because honey, this kitchen is serving LOOKS and FLAVOR! We started with their legendary Seeded Sourdough Focaccia and I literally gasped when it arrived - thick, pillowy perfection with the most gorgeous golden crust. Then came the Spaghetti with asparagus, ramps, savoy spinach, pistachio, and sheep's milk feta, and darling, we DEVOURED it so fast I didn't even get a photo! The combination of fresh spring vegetables with that creamy feta was pure poetry on a plate! The Cast Iron Chicken with shallots and sherry vinegar jus was absolute PERFECTION - juicy, tender, and cooked to the gods! Served in that gorgeous cast iron skillet with fresh herbs, it was giving main character energy on a plate. And can we discuss the Wood Fired Asparagus with hollandaise and country ham? STUNNING presentation and the flavors were *mwah* magnifique! But the real star of the show? Those Marble Potatoes with raclette and cornichons swimming in herbs and what I can only assume was liquid gold! They were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and that melted raclette had me ready to propose marriage to this dish! Yes, it's a little off the beaten path in this adorable neighborhood, but trust me when I say this place is worth the journey! The service was attentive without being intrusive, and every single dish that graced our table was a work of art. Vinegar Hill House, you have my WHOLE heart! If you're looking for a place that serves both Instagram-worthy dishes AND soul-satisfying flavors, run don't walk to this magical little spot. Your taste buds will thank you, and your feed will be SERVING content! XOXO, A very well-fed and happy queen 💋

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Emily Davila

Held a corporate dinner event in the carriage house and it was amazing. The venue is perfect for a private, upscale feel. The staff was incredible. They helped customize the menu, print additional documents and let us overstay our welcome at the end of the night. All the food was great, would say the pasta could be better seasoned, but I loved the salad, chicken and chocolate cake. I can't recommend the venue enough for a corporate event!

Rovik Robert

Cute spot for brunch especially in warmer weathers when you can sit outdoors. Pancakes here were sinfully good and the breakfast sandwich was a nice savory complement. Overall aesthetic is slightly rustic which is nice.

Michael Lehrman

Finally made it here after wanting to go for years. A bit out of the way but worth the effort. I had brunch so can't judge all of the food but the food we had was far above the standard brunch fare in nyc. Delicious French omelet with a lovely side of crunchy greens. Good bacon and roast potatoes as add ons. The pancake is fluffy and not too sweet. Good drinks. Excellent service. Tables are small and a bit tight but the food was so good you'll just have to be careful not to knock things over (I knocked over my coffee cup but the staff was so cool and took care of it immediately). Now I need to try dinner

Cody Rasmussen

Quite possibly the most darling restaurant in Brooklyn. The French omelette is simple and delicate. Their pancakes are my favorite in the city. The staff are kind. You can’t go wrong having brunch or dinner in this remarkably lovely restaurant.

Mark Mendola

We had the beets, focaccia, rigatoni, and halibut, with the panna cotta for dessert. The beets were outstanding, with the piquant sauce complementing the earthy sweetness of the beets. The rigatoni was also solid. The halibut itself was under-seasoned, but the accompaniments were flavorful. It felt like the dish needed a touch more acid and salt, but I still enjoyed it. The panna cotta was solid--it is not a sweet dessert, but not all desserts need to be. However, the peaches were not the best (perhaps too late in the season or frozen?) and the lemon verbena was too perfume-y. Waiter was excellent, decor was nice, but it was quite loud.

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Nicolas Tahon

Great food place with a hidden gem of a garden tucked in the back. Ideal spot for summer brunch or dinner. Food was good but quantity is not huge so make sure you order enough. Friendly service and fresh produce. Would recommend

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Vlad Lesun

Had dinner here, it was very nice, great food and frendlly stuff but a bit pricey. Will recommended the chicken liver mousse and octopus Cast iron chicken was outstanding! We’ll be returning to check out the brunch menu, and maybe for a cocktails, but probably not for a dinner again

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David Joseph

I came here on Tuesday night in late July with four others. The reservation seemed pretty easy to get a week prior and we were able to modify the reservation on the day of reservation for a slightly earlier time. The restaurant is very cute and cozy but I would not come here on a hot summer day as the restaurant gets very hot during peak meal times and the air conditioner didn't seem to keep up. This is the place you want to be a cold winter night. The food was fine. I thought the server was very professional. He told us when he thought we were ordering too much, quickly addressed any issue, and had a great attitude. I would come back here if someone else organized it but I wouldn't seek it out. I also wouldn't come here on a hot day.

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Human Zacharia

Quaint little neighborhood spot in Vinegar Hill. I haven't been since before the pandemic, so I was really looking forward to this visit. We were seated in the garden which was perfect, given the weather and cool breeze. The servers were attentive and very nice. The brunch menu only had a handful of options. They only serve coffee no espresso drinks, so I opted for a cold brew which was quite refreshing. Unfortunately the rest of the food was just okay. The omelette was made well but lacking flavor. The egg and cheese sandwich was alright. The sourdough pancake was quite unique, more of a French toast style pancake. Unfortunately the mix of flavors was a little off, with butter, syrup, tart strawberries and salt. I may have to come back and try the lunch or dinner menu, but won't be back for brunch.

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Sasha Monai

We were excited to try Vinegar Hill House but left disappointed. No one greeted us when we arrived and we waited about 10 minutes before being acknowledged. After being seated, we still had to wait for water and menus, and no one apologized for the long wait at any point. Appetizers came out at different times, and we waited almost an hour for our mains without our server checking in or offering another glass of wine. The food was okay but not worth the price — the $38 roasted chicken was juicy but very bland, and the pork chop came with cold cheddar jalapeño grits. Our total was about $245 including tip, which didn’t feel justified. I wouldn’t recommend this spot.

Natalie Coleman

I booked here for an anniversary dinner recently and had a terrible experience, which I feel bad even saying because everyone talks so highly of this place. While the food was very delicious, though keep in mind they are small portions, the service was atrocious. We made a reservation a week in advance for our anniversary and yet we were shoved into an afterthought table squished between others that should be saved for walk-ins. (A couple who walked in without a res shortly after us was given a cushy four top...was gently fuming over that lol). We struggled to flag service attention from anyone, which progressed through the night to almost totally ignoring us. This persisted from both server and hostess who both spent time chatting with friends at the bar. It's a tiny space so I'm not sure how our attempts were ignored so fully but the tables next to us also struggled. After many attempts we finally got the dessert menu, and then were promptly forgotten about, and 20 minutes later without having ordered dessert we finally flagged the check down. It takes a lot for me to review service poorly, and we still tipped 20%, but for such a well-recommended restaurant I was surprised by how poor the service was, especially on a Saturday night. Would only return for a casual lunch, if that.