(718) 783-3800
787 Union St
(nr. Sixth Ave.)
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
40.6757
-73.9781
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Hours:
Mon-Tue, 5:30pm-10pm
Wed-Thu, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Fri, 5:30pm-11pm
Sat, 10am-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm
Sun, 10am-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Rose Water
Featured Review
Liz Zack
Contributor
In Short – Tiny tables packed into a cozy dining room on a residential street are frequented by the Slope fine-dining trinity: parents who've left the kid home with the babysitter, chic gay and lesbian couples and the usual hipsters. Seasonal and organic ingredients are used to create garden-fresh meals. Dishes intensified with lovage, parsley-based salads, and appetizers served with pungent pickling sauces all contribute. – –
| ambiance | 96.14999771118164% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 80.0% positive |
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| food quality | 87.25000381469727% positive |
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| menu variety | 96.87999725341797% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 79.54999923706055% positive |
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| value | 50.0% positive |
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| wait time | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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Rose Water - Save Your Money
by Nach
I've been going (or rather trying not to go to) Rose Water for 5 years now, and despite being displeased with the entire experience, have refrained from making negative commentary about this establishment. However, the awful experience I had today has compelled me to write a review. As a general point, this restaurant has several issues (1) the food is underseasoned and overpriced and (2) they mistake the fact that they are small and can only accommodate a few people at a time to mean that they are good (as there is often a line) and, therefore, tend to have nasty attitudes and sub-par service.
My experience today was as follows- My best friend LOVES their food, but we never go there for brunch, because I really dislike the experience. Today, since I was not very hungry and we had not eaten there in almost a year, I decided to cast my aspersions aside ad give them another try. The waitress came to take our order and my friend ordered immediately.
Since I have food allergies, I had some preliminary questions, which the waitress answered, then I asked her to put my friend's order in and give me a second to think. She refused, stating (in a very snarky way) that she had to put our order in all at once. I said fine, and ordered the pita/hummus plate and a coffee. She then very rudely informed me that they had a $14 minimum and that I had to order something else - PAUSE - is this even legal. Anyway, I asked her if i could just pay the $14 or difference, as I was not very hungry. She (in a very rude way) refused. I asked if she could put that order in and come back to me in a minute. She refused and said I had to order $14 of food from the beginning. Okay, re-approach - I explained that I was happy to pay, but didn't want to waste food, thinking that this allegedly organic and green restaurant would appreciate that and, hey, I was willing to give them $ for free. The rudeness continued until I finally said, okay, well my friend just ordered $21 worth of food and I ordered $9, does it have to be $14 a person - such that I must order more - or can I just pay for her eggs. She thought for a moment and then, reluctantly, agreed.
This is just one example of many bad experiences at Rose Water. Attitude/Service is awful, food is tasteless and the space is uncomfortable. Save your money and your time, they are PLENTY of yummy other places to eat brunch at in the Park Slopish area - Miriam's on 5th Avenue, Scottadito on Union, Stonepark on 5th avenue (they're attitudes sometimes stink too, but the food is great) AND, if you really want a treat- Cheryl's on Underhill at Lincoln - and these are just a few.
Excellent!!!
by brklyn80
I have been to Rose Water twice, once for dinner and once for brunch!
It is amazing. The food is so fresh and tastes as though it was just picked from a garden! Their fish was delicious it was perfectly cooked, and the polenta was out of this world!!! I had their frittata at brunch and it was delish, with amazing vegetables.
It is small and they don't take reservations for brunch!!! But it is totally worth the wait! The staff is friendly and it is a perfect Brooklyn hot spot!!!
Good food, good service
by benwhit
Very enjoyable brunch.
- Pros: Good food, good service
- Cons: Little cramped
sooo good
by brigmoran
their appetizer with the 3 dips is fantastic, their fish rocks. seaonsal and organic is the way to go and this is the restaurant to indulge!
worth a visit
by ieatwhatever
My visit to Rosewater was pleasant and a great value for the cost. My friend and I both had the chef's tasting menu, which was five courses, but they gave us an additional two courses gratis. Only $58, and a wine pairing for only $28! Now, this is not Daniel or Jean-George, some dishes were not prefect, but they were all tasty. The highlights were the unbelievable berkshire pork belly...mmmmmm, the poached egg with smoked salmon, and the amazing sirloin steak, which was the most unique and innovative dish. And totally delicious. The Mahi Mahi was notable as well as the deserts. Oh and the celery root soup! wow.
We left the menu entirely up to the chef, and it was really great that they didn't serve us the same thing. We each had different courses, except for the two main entrees. That made it really fun since we were able to enjoy such a variety. I highly recommend this restaurants tasting menu if you don't want to break the bank but have a really nice food experience.
- Pros: great value, creative dishes
- Cons: small dining room, average ambiance.
The Details on Rose Water
Place Categories:
- great homemade food
- terrific the service
- disappointing brunch
- like restaurant
- pricey dinner
- like low key atmosphere
- warm ambiance
- apologetic server
- most unique dish
- incredible meal
- great date place
- impressive menu
- cold food
- fresh organic ingredients
- friendly staff
- recommend scallop appetizer
- great help
- worst waffles
- knowledgable servicers
- wildly disappointing rose water
- great such care
- unique brunch specials
- recommended highly
- nice location
- great market salad


