Henry’s End Restaurant
“When I went for my birthday it was the first time I went there outside of the "Wild Game Festival".”
“Crab corn cakes and Bar-b-que shrimp appetizers, off the charts duck and lingonberry sauce, shrimp and grits and amazing chocolate desserts.”
“We also had the shrimp tacos, roasted vegetables, crab cakes topped off with the chocolate hazelnut dessert..”
Henry’s End Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I have to dole out a 5 star for this amazing place. Not only is the food excellent the waitstaff are extremely courteous and sensitive to every diner here. This place functioned like a well oiled machine, our courses came out with such perfect timing. We started with some Crab cakes, whoa, utterly amazing. I could have just ordered these……. just kidding, because for my entree I had an amazing mixed gamer grill, which included quail, elk chops, and elk sausages. This was superb, but the standout were the perfectly cooked elk chops. This is perfect meat, better than any beef I've ever had. It was superlative food. My family ordered from their regular menu, tortilla flour crusted shrimp (amazing) and stuffed chicken (also amazing). Another very special aspect of the restaurant is the beer list- it's thoughtfully curated with many nods to local breweries, but with some great beers from all over the country. You can see that whoever put this together really believes that beer deserves the same emphasis as wine at fine dining establishments. Henry's end is a special place. It's unpretentious, yet in my opinion it can stand up to any NYC michelin starred restaurant. It's a place with great food, great service, and simply put authentic charm. If you're going out for a splurge or special occasion, it's my advice to consider this place. I can't wait to return.
KANGAROO!? Python salad? Turtle soup! Elk chops? They have unique items you won't find in your average restaurant, menu changes in the fall and they have an ever so amazing selection of Game that you would never even think a hole in the wall (in BROOKLYN) could ever have. Service is on point, just like the steak, lobster penne vodka, rice with snow peas, walnut chicken, truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, all delicious. Dirty Martini – Yes.Kangaroo, I will be back for you, Kangaroo.What did the fox say?
Came here twice for the Australian game food theme they had going on. The elk & kangaroo were def my faves. The boar was good but it was slighty a bit too much sodium for me. Place is smaller but has a great ambiance for the perfect romantic date night. I would without a doubt come back again! Great food & hole in the wall.
A terrific, old school vibe and good service in Brooklyn Heights. The spicy margarita was a bit too spicy, even for me; aside from that, dinner was warm, cozy, and tasty. The crab cake appetizer was a winner, as was the unique cold sour cherry soup. The sole citron entree was the lightest offering from the prix fixe and was nicely citrusy and a large portion of fish. Dessert was a small – in a good way – lime tart. We left stuffed and happy, a nice combination for the train home.
Bottom Line: Superb dinning with exotic meats cooked to perfection
I love this place. I've been here several times and the restaurant is on my top 10 places to take a date. First off, you're in the heart of Brooklyn Heights – where you get the Brooklyn Promenade and a quaint little community.
The food here is not good but GREAT. As a fan of wild game, I think the food here is cooked perfectly. Do you want your Buffalo steak, duck, or lamb chop cooked medium rare? Well then come to Henry's End because they know how to cook it. Also, for all you non-Meatatarians, they have a pretty good list of fish dishes to check out as well such as Sole with Lobster :).
Not only is the food good but they also have a great wine list that's worth checking out. My friends and I have found several new bottles that we buy on the regular now.
Enjoyable steak, crowded but warm atmosphere.
Meal:
Really enjoyed my peppercorn steak. Nice cut of meat, prepared well. Side dishes are modest in size, but still enjoyable.
Service:
Waitress was friendly. Service was a little slow, but our water was kept topped off all night, which we appreciated.
Env:
Had to squeeze around tables as the restaurant was cramped. But that is part of the atmosphere. Reminded me of a Boston North End Italian restaurant setup (long and narrow). But I wouldn't want to table in the back, about a foot from the bathroom door. Makes for an uncomfortable moment for both parties..
Recommend.
I think I went in with some high expectations but unfortunately my evening at this restaurant did not meet those expectations.
My date and I opted for the pre fixe menu. We started with the linguini and the crab cakes. The first was way too salty and the second was just ok. Entrees were not much better. The sliced pear was the best part of the chicken dish and the Duck while crisped well was only saved by the sauce. They came with no sides so we needed to purchase them separately.
For dessert :The Apple cobbler lacked sweetness to balance the tartness of the apples and the crumble topping.
The highlights of the evening were the bread and the bread pudding. Service was good and attentive. I think even if I had not gone in with expectations, I would have been underwhelmed. I tried it but I will not be returning.
Henry's End is basically a Heights institution – continually in business for 40 years, which is basically an eternity in this competitive market. It's the antithesis of the trendy newcomer with reclaimed wood walls and gleaming subway tile lined open kitchen. Expect to walk in and see locals, populating the worn but cozy dining room, decorated with the random bric a brac and the odd blaring neon sign on the wall.
BF and I stopped in last night, specifically to take advantage of their in-season soft shell crab offerings. When we saw that they offered a $35 prix-fixe menu WITH soft shell crab, we decided to take advantage of that too. I'm ashamed to say, that last night was our very first visit there. Totally ashamed, since I've been a Heights resident for about 5 years now.
First of all, do not order from the prix-fixe, if you're just moderately hungry. I mean, if you've had a late afternoon snack, or a heavy lunch, you just won't be able to do it justice. You'll need to have a roaring appetite to fully take advantage.
The food –
Soft shell crab linguine with spring onion app. This was soooo delicious. It probably had at least a half stick of butter in it, but I was very satisfied. The portion was very generous, about 75 percent of a normal dinner portion. I think I might just go back for this and order as a dinner.
Crab cake app – There are two nicely sized cakes with very thick but crunchy breading accompanied with tartar sauce. Very meaty, though I don't think it was premium crab meat. I tend to like my crab cakes less bready, but they were still tasty.
Duck – To say my breast was huge, would be an understatement. Ha, the duck, not mine. But seriously, I don't think I've ever encountered that portion at a restaurant before. Prepared with a nice and crispy skin, and sauced generously with a ginger jus. A touch too sweet for my taste, but still good. I managed to finish half, and ended up doggy bagging the other half.
Salmon – Very nice size, served with a beet salad and a horseradish creme fraiche. Tasty, though I think maybe a touch overdone for me.
Sides of rice and snow peas, What, more food?
Desserts totally put us into heartburn territory, but the mud pie and lime pie were very good, albeit decadent.
The drinks – they offer a great selection of wine and beer. All are reasonably priced. I was happy with my fume blanc.
There is an upcharge on some the items – Salmon and duck were $5 extra, and the linguine was $2 more. But so worth it.
I'm totally going back next week for some more soft shell crab linguine. Mmmmmm.