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Buttermilk Channel

524 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
nr. Huntington St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-852-8490 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: American Traditional
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Official Website

buttermilkchannelnyc.com

Hours

Tue-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-midnight; Sun, 10am-3pm and 5pm-11pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

F, G at Smith-9th Sts.

Prices

$14-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Hot Spot
  • Kid-Friendly

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Some old salts say the tidal strait known as Buttermilk Channel owes its name to the Brooklyn farmers who used to drive their cattle across it at low tide to graze on toothsome Governors Island grass. Others claim that the channel crossing was so rough for Manhattan-bound dairymen that it practically churned their milk into butter on the way to market. Apparently, Ryan Angulo, the chef of the Carroll Gardens restaurant named for the body of water, doesn’t know who to believe. His American bistro menu includes both grass-fed beefsteak (presumably not from Governors Island) and buttermilk batter–fried chicken. Those and the rest of the offerings seem geared for these comfort-starved times: There are snacks (housemade pickles) and daily specials (duck meat loaf, roast chicken for two); there are sausages served in toasted rolls and bacon-wrapped brook trout. The space is homey, too, with a butcher-block bar and a communal table made out of ceiling beams from an old Red Hook warehouse. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Note

Reservations are only accepted for parties of five or more.

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Food: 7.3
Service: 7.3
Décor: 6.8
Value: 5.5

best meal ever..continued

leemonada76 from 11231 | Posted on 5/28/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 8

For the main dish, I got the lamb and lettuce salad which I had to take home but I can't wait to eat tonight...my mother-in-law got the daily special, pork shoulder and it tasted heavenly. My husband got a duck pate which looked like filet mignon and also was finger-licking good. Dessert was also quite tasty. By the time we left, there was a long line and the place did get loud. Even the bathroom was well lit (important for a mom changing a baby) and pretty, decorated with old-time Brooklyn mementos. Try to go at an off time, like I did, and prepare to have a great time.

My New Favorite Restaurant-Best Meal Ever

leemonada76 from 11231 | Posted on 5/28/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 8

I live in the area and went yesterday with family, & sat down at about 6:15. I notice others remarked on the long wait /line, but there wasn't one yesterday (a weeknight at the start of summer). Everything was spectacular and unique. We started with free popovers, slightly caramelized, with a touch of sea salt. On to starters: sweet potato and goat cheese balls that reminded me of falaffel but tasted exponentially better; homemade pickles which were outstanding; thin bread with shaved cheese which tasted like lemon custard - unbelievably good. I ordered a bratwurst which came with the most delicious sauerkraut and horseradish mustard...CONTINUED!

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