Mayfield
“I could seriously eat that spoon bread all day and no get sick of it.”
“Love drinking wine and oysters at happy hour, having a Kale Salad for brunch, or indulging in the steak for dinner.”
“doesnt even make sense how amazing this was and collards which was some of the best ive ever had) as well as the trout.”
Mayfield
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Deserves 3.5 stars. Good hangout spot (just don't sit near the kitchen or you'll smell like it). Seats weren't that hard to get on a Saturday night for 4. About 10-15 min wait so not too shabby.
– Kale Salad: too cheesy for my taste; not a fan
– Burger: medium with Swiss, bacon, egg, onions- solid burger (medium was actually served medium)…came with yummy crunchy thin cut fries (burger is massive so get ready to stretch your mouth out)
– Pork Chop: perfectly cooked and beautifully presented
– Brownie sandwich dessert: pass on this (brownie was hard)
Will be back for the pork chop.
Eating here has led me to start my own "Hidden Gems" list on Yelp!
Crown Heights is a neighborhood on the verge of gentrifying so Mayfield held down a great spot! But I'd even go so far to say that this restaurant can definitely run with the more well-known spots in Brooklyn.
The decor is hip and modern with brick walls, rusty chairs, hardwood floors, white tile ceilings and the visible kitchen area.
The high chairs aren't the comfiest but I appreciate the backs on the chairs.
The food!
Spoon Bread! ($6)
My girlfriend was raving about from her first visit here with her friend, so she ordered one for each of us. The first bite "confuzzled", what in the world is this thing? I didn't bother to look it up cause it tasted so good. It kind of reminded me of a corn bread, with the texture of a cheesecake. But despite not knowing what I was eating, I couldn't stop..
Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries ($15)
This sandwich is huge! A huge piece of deep fried chicken w/ (not so) spicy red cabbage in what I think was ciabatta bread, or a some sort of roll. It came with a side of fresno mayo, and a huge side of fries that are thin and crispy! Just the way I like it!
Cacio de Pepe ($18)
Fresh fettuccine, bottarga, grana padano, & chopped chives! Portion isn't huge, but it's rich so it'll fill you up! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the pepper wasn't overpowering. If you like a good pasta and cheese sauce, this is the way to go!
Ricotta Donuts ($8)
These donuts were good, but not my ideal style of donuts. It was topped with a cinnamon sugar and had Nutella which was presented nicely on the bowl.
Service was good! Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and often checked up on us.
All in all, the food was great! We might've ordered too much for two people but we got excited lol! They do offer a happy hour deals which include $6 for 6 oysters, so I'm definitely coming back for that!
This spot is no frills, legit good food, and some kick ass drinks. This is why Brooklyn is so amazing: you don't need gimmicks to just provide a solid dining experience.
My friend and I came for Saturday dinner. The space is huge so even though it was really packed, we were seated right away. We both got drinks: he had a drink with a smoky aftertaste (I forget the name sadly but it had scotch in it!) and I had their summer sangria (white wine, fresh fruit, grapefruit liqueur, yummm). I had the Berkshire Maple BLT (only complaint was the sort of rough to chew bacon but they piled on the fries and the bread was toasted to perfection, so redemption) and he had the steak tartare. Service was fast, efficient, and pleasant.
It's pretty reasonably priced too in Brooklyn so if you're in the Crown Heights area, do stop by!
First off, I love the ambiance of this place. Great exposed brick, comfy wooden bench seating, and an open bar/kitchen. A great kind of place to chill and catch up w/friends over brunch – you won't feel like leaving. Service is attentive and you will get as many coffee refills (for brunch) as you'd like – always a plus in my book. They have a good cocktail menu and fully stocked bar.
I've been here twice for brunch – the last time on Mother's Day. The place was packed w/a wait (w/o a reservation) of 2 hrs+. I ordered a make your own omelette w/salmon, spinach, and mushrooms for $13. Tons of different options to choose from and complete w/toast, potatoes, and salad. Good portion though the potatoes were a bit over cooked. My omelette was good though eggs may have been underdone as felt a little sick in a few hours as did others in my family. They had the classic brunch options from eggs benedict, french toast, and egg sandwiches. Prices are in the $10-20 range which is expected for this neighborhood.
All in all, it's a cool place but perhaps I will return just for drinks.
I was supposed to grab dinner with my friend in the city, but she changed it up last minute to come here. I went from Brooklyn to the city and back to Brooklyn, but I can't even be mad because everything was perfect!
What we ate…
– Spoon Bread: I'm not even sure what this is, but I know that it's delicious. My friend said it reminded her of cheesecake, I thought it was more like if grits could be baked. It's magic!
– Lobster Baos (special): these came three to an order, each stuffed with a small pile of lobster. It wasn't so overwhelming that I was eating the sea, but I could definitely tell that it was lobster. The greens on top pulled it all together with the freshness and crispness it needed.
– Seafood Hushpuppies (special): Six pieces of YUM. Like everything else, these came out perfectly – they weren't greasy at all, and they were a pretty good size for an appetizer.
– Cacio e Pepe: it may not look like much, but it was surprisingly filling. It was creamy, and they used just the right amount of pepper.
– Cheesecake: it was cheesecake and it was gooood. Not much to say other than that I liked the marmalade on top.
– Ricotta Doughnuts: I wasn't sure how ricotta would work as a doughnut, but it totally does. It was so soft and pillowy! Coated in sugar and served with a generous swipe of chocolate on the side, it reminded me of a churro.
Service was great. Our waiter seemed a little surprised that we (two little Asian girls) (I'm 5 ft nothing and in the taller one) could clean our plates. Maybe we were hungry, or maybe the food was just that good – or both. Anyway, he was awesome. He obviously did well with up-selling, since we got 2 of the 3 specials for the night. Our waters were always full and our table clear.
We came in at 6:30 on a Wednesday night and we were able to be seated without a problem. It did start getting pretty busy by the time we left, though! Good thing they have ample seating an a pretty open space.
Perfect spot for great food and great conversation. I came here on a Sunday night with my dad and boyfriend. We ordered cocktails, entrees and dessert and loved everything. The wait staff was so friendly and I love the casual ambiance. There's plenty of seating which is a huge plus.
We had the Berkshire pork chop, trout, and fish & chips. I wasn't paying attention and apparently missed the part where it says the trout is an ENTIRE fish – eyeballs and everything. Needless to say, it arrived and I was freaked out. Thankfully my boyfriend will eat anything and we switched. Even though it really was tasty, admittedly.
We also got spoon bread (so good), ricotta donuts (omg), and I had the "I'm a Lady" cocktail (obsessed). Overall, everything was great and I can't wait to go back!!
Came here for dinner with friends, who had never actually been here for dinner (just branch) and they were pretty disappointed.
As for my own experience, I thought that the food was really good. The portion sizes for all of us were pretty small, and from what my friends have told me, the brunch portions are big.
Our server seemed a little dense and uncaring or inattentive. I don't need someone blowing smoke all the time, but she just seemed absent. One of my friends ordered an Italian wine, which they didn't have, but our server "decided for her" and brought out a Sauvignon Blanc instead, which seemed a little weird, even though she said we could just exchange it for something else if we didn't like it.
Anyway, I digress. The atmosphere is pretty nice and I thought the food was good. My mixed drink was also tasty.. I'd probably be back if I lived in Brooklyn, give it a chance for redemption.
Staple neighborhood restaurant. Love drinking wine and oysters at happy hour, having a Kale Salad for brunch, or indulging in the steak for dinner. You've heard all this before.
I'm really here to talk about the Cauliflower Custard. This delightful dish is just the right amount of rich, especially if you cut it with a dry white wine. And there's not much I like more than roasted broccoli.
They also have what I consider to be one of the better burgers I've had, and definitely the best anywhere nearby.
Enjoy!