(718) 643-0361
570 Henry St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6818
-74.0006
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
What People Are Saying About Crave
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – Blink and you'll miss this tiny restaurant in the heart of Carroll Gardens. There are only a handful of tables, but the upside is that the atmosphere is so cozy, diners feel like they're eating in someone's living room. A comfy banquette in the window and light fixtures (designed by one of the chefs) complete the intimate vibe. – – The Food – Crave's two chefs have resumes that boast stints at Payard, Nobu and Industry (food), so it's no surprise their menu is full of unusual twists on old favorites. Tender arctic char is cooked in a parchment paper…
10/08/08
Very Good Food....
by graffii
The Crave is not cheap, but that's not why you came here with your date. You came here to get a little and sure enough... you will. The food is very good, but not spectacular, the wine prices are a little high, and the service is not up to the level of the menu or ambiance, but the setting is amazing. This may be one of the most romantic restaurants in all of NY so you will put up with the other failings because it sets the mood
05/20/08
perfection for the palate
by atelierunknown
Just tried Crave for the first time since I moved to the neighborhood and regret not going sooner. Great atmosphere with good music that still allowed me to have a conversation with my friends, who were very impressed. We tried a little bit of everything, which was the way to go. The brie tart was fantastic, we also had the shumai with wasabi, and the croquettes which melted in my mouth. I had the salmon, which had to be the most creative plate I've eaten in a while! It had a purple sweet potato and small sausages on the side, and the fish was cooked to perfection. My friends had the chicken and Ribeye, both beatiful plates. For dessert we were recommended the chocolate chili cake, and it was to die for! The waitress also explained to us about their tasting menus, and that will be a must for next time. Overall was a great experience and I was very happy with everything. We were treated to a course of small soups before our main courses, a touch that made the night all the more special and the service attentive. Go Crave!
- Pros: food you'll remember
- Cons: make a reservation
04/26/08
NOT IMPRESSIVE
by designorganic
I was so excited for crave. Our party of three consisted of huge foodies, both of the vegetarian and carnivorous variety. We ordered a variety of things. The food was not as creative as it claimed. Sides and apps were under-seasoned. It was just kind of boring. The wine list was decent. Space is cute, but I wouldn't crave Crave again. Though the service was friendly, it was inattentive, which is hard to swallow considering that we were only 3 of 5 people in the restaurant.
- Pros: cute neighborhood/space
- Cons: the food was disappointing.
The Details on Crave
What to Drink:
The wine and beer list may be small, but each bottle is handpicked to match the menu and hovers around the $20-$30 range. There are also several good beers on tap--ask for info on the seasonal options.
Know Before You Go:
Crave offers two tasting menus which change seasonally.
Delivery:
Only cash is accepted for delivery.
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