All 159 rated mentions, most helpful first
“In the end, I decided to stick with going to CTBF over Blue Hill, Atomix, Atera, etc., but was incredibly nervous to be spending $430+ on new chefs with a completely different untested/unreviewed menu, and took a huge gamble… and boy did it pay off (paid ~$630, $430 base + $200 truffle and caviar supplements)!”
H3
“Absolutely amazing meal.”
H3
“Biggest disappointment I've had in fine dining. Food was ok but service was shit - the only time the wait staff spoke to us, they were trying to upsell supplements.”
H3
“It’s fine. Service is a disaster. If you have the bad luck to be seated on the left half of the counter, you will not be served a single food item until about 45 minutes after your seating time.”
H3
“Probably the best fine dining spot in NYC at the moment.”
H3
“The ingredients that they have were amazing. Top grade. But I hated their service.”
H3
“1. Tuna tacos at chefs table at Brooklyn fare”
H2
“Food was amazing, but the service was disappointing. Hard to explain, but it felt so cold and not hospitable.”
H2
“It was one of the best dining experience I've had. Granted it was $300ish when I went”
H2
“Brooklyn Fare had amazing food but the chef was a complete asshole and I'm not surprised to hear he's being sued.”
H2
“Been to both, this was better than Bernardin.”
H2
“Meh. I thought it was overrated. Luxury ingredients just for the sake of luxury ingredients, with a couple actively bad dishes”
H2
“The food was good—better than Shake Shack, worse than Atera.”
H2
“Chefs table — caviar toast”
H2
“the absolute best I've been to in NYC is Brooklyn Fare.”
H2
“Chef’s table at Brooklyn fare (outside the price point)”
H2
“I agree. Was underwhelmed. It seemed over curated and such small portions that you really don’t get a full understanding of the taste and texture. So many better fine dining restaurants in NY.”
H2
“We had Brooklyn Fare two years ago. Entirely forgettable food paired with excellent service, and we don't care about service.”
H2
“Worth: Atomix, Le Bernandin, Chefs Table, Masa, Ichimura”
H2
“Now I imagine the soul is lost and it’s just overpriced food.”
H2
“It simply wasn't particularly memorable or good, and factoring in the wine pairing and gratuity, it comes to ~$1,800/2 people.”
H2
“I’m also a huge Atera fan- I’ve been to Brooklyn fare and Atomix as well, and there are more dishes that stick with me from Atera than either of those two.”
H2
“meh. Pricey and not as good as other Michelin starred. Seemed more like an “impress the date” kind of place.”
H2
“The restaurant has always been weird - it’s clinical and surgical versus valuing genuine interactions with guests”
H2
“Over time, they arguably got better, but the value proposition went down”
H2
“We tried Chef's Table. Thought it was forgettable and couldn't justify the cost. I've hard better fine dining meals for a third as much.”
H2
“It was still really good and worth a visit.”
H2
“I went to Saga and CTBF both within the past week and found Saga infinitely more enjoyable. More creativity, more passion and narrative, and straight up better food.”
H2
“My meals last year at both Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare and César were frustratingly inconsistent for how expensive they were. Both served some amazing dishes but also some dishes that tasted kind of bad. I can't say I'd recommend either one”
H2
“Absolutely stunning meal! blew huso and def cesar out of the park! Saga i would not even mention. Amazing luxury ingridients nobody else does in the city! Absolute stellar meal! Worth 3 stars for sure!”
H2
“I went last week and it was mindblowing! Def best restaurant in the city by far!! Amazing N/A pairing and the ingredients they use are just perfectly executed! amazing overall experience!!! highly recommend!”
H2
“Unless I’m just a pleb when it comes to food, but I thought the whole experience was awesome. I took my husband for his birthday and they had a note ready, were so kind, and the food choices and flavors were a delight.”
H2
“I’d argue that some of their best courses usually also revolve around seafood/ fish but the menu isn’t solely reliant on them (it’s a bit less coherent than the places previously discussed, partially due to the seasonal approach; this seasonal selection also means the menu can be very fish and seafood heavy at times though)”
H2
“I think Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is very unique, makes a big impression, and has great food and service... although I sat at the 'bar', so I'm not sure what the table service it like... and doesn't feel stuffy... just elegant.”
H2
“Embarrassing: Brooklyn fare, l’appart, eleven Madison park”
H1
“I’d put CTBF up there as well—not sure what Michelin is thinking as it’s a far better meal than the old three stars.”
H1
“Chef's Table and Atomix really hit it”
H1
“Food was amazing but the service made me feel like I was at a food mausoleum”
H1
“That said, Chef's Table was great.”
H1
“Chefs table at Brooklyn Fare”
H1
“I found it to be in no way worth the price. Better meals and experiences out there for significantly cheaper.”
H1
“Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare”
H1
“I would also recommend ILIS, bōm, Saga, or Atera over CTBF.”
H1
“The chef’s counter at Brooklyn Fare is amazing, but their prepared foods aren’t great.”
H1
“The meal I had at Chef's Table last year was the best of my life.”
H1
“He loves it, and raves about it.”
H1
“Definitely more deserving than some of the other restaurants on the list that's for sure”
H1
“Me also. 2015 was still top three meals in my life.”
H1
“loved Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (2022)”
H1
“If you want a counter, look at Atera or Brooklyn Fare.”
H1