Hope & Anchor
(718) 237-0276
347 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6772
-74.0129
Neighborhood: Red Hook

What People Are Saying About Hope & Anchor
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The Scene
A crowd this mixed--local workers, lounging artists and adventuresome city folk--usually signals one of two things: the only restaurant around, or a reasonably priced diner that serves darned good food. Hope & Anchor, situated on a lonely gray stretch in Red Hook, is both. The brick-and-mirror dining room, with its swivel-stool bar, metal-flaked booths and rotating dessert case stocked with homemade sweets hint at another hip "New Diner," but it's a friendly staffed neighborhood joint at heart.
The Food
This wide-ranging American menu is less ironic, and more satisfying, than the retro-stylized photos under laminate would suggest. Sandwiches, burgers and salads, like the lemon-dressed cobb, are classic successes. Entrees are more ambitious: Crackly skinned, herb-roasted chicken atop chunky mashed potatoes and greens cries for gravy, but beautifully grilled pork loin is sublime. Sweet-tart lemon butter offsets salty, ham-wrapped tuna--just ask for it rare.
User Reviews
Hopeandwhat
December 07, 2008
Don't waste you time or money in there. I was just banned from writing what I truly think. SO much for free speech... Worst food. Worst staff. Worst experience EVER!
read full reviewcaroster
November 08, 2007
Came in for dinner while visiting friends in Red Hook who recommendedthe place. The best burger I have had - maybe ever. Same for the meatloaf. Friendly servers. Interesting cocktails menu. Try the apple pie, which was probably a foot high!. Later in the night there were two birthday parties and a 7 foot karaoke host! Brunch the next morning was packed but still fast and fresh. Worth a visit.
read full reviewbighelp
November 05, 2007
I thought it was a great place when i walked in ....but when i order there banana cream pie there was a huge hair laying on top i told the wait staff and he said he didn't seem to care yuk !
read full reviewThe Details on Hope & Anchor
The Extras:
You can order high stacks of buttermilk pancakes, omelettes and other breakfast fare all day long.
When to Go:
Catch first-class karaoke from 9pm to 12am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Smoking Permitted:
No







