The Grill
“First off, the Brunch menu was really diverse and offered a variety of different Brunch specialty drinks.”
“Along with the oysters we also enjoyed their other small dishes for happy hour such as their peppers and hummus dishes.”
“No bagged, canned or other prepackaging of any sort was used to create any lunch dish we all shared on.”
The Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Great place and friendly staff! My friends mostly live in the Forest Hills area and have been here before, and this was my first time here (but I can definitely envision myself coming back if I'm looking for an upscale intimate setting in the area).
We started off at the bar and we ordered the cilantro martinis (Indian girls love their cilantro – and these did not disappoint!). I liked that the bartender asked us what type of vodka we wanted in there and they were fairly strong. When we were seated at the table, we ended up ordering 2 appetizers. The homemade Mediterranean spreads (absolutely delicious combination of babaganoush, hummus, and tzatziki), they gave us a lot of pita which I loved. Calamari with the dipping sauces was amazing too (a lot better than other places for sure).
I ordered another drink which had jalapeno tequila in it (forget the name), and I didn't really like it as much as I liked the cilantro martini (should have stuck to that). My entree was really well-made too. I kept it simple by just ordering a chicken shish kebab and mashed potatoes as a side. I wish the entree came with tzatziki sauce or some type of sauce for my chicken, but other than that I finished every morsel of it.
My friends liked the chocolate souffle dessert (but I was just way too full from all the food we ate), and stuck with coffee. The bill wasn't bad at all considering we ordered apps, entrees, drinks, and dessert! Might want to try some of their seafood next time…
The Grill boasts super romantic decor, so it's an awesome choice for an intimate date. They offer traditional Greek fare, and I found the food delightfully tasty. The Grill's portion sizes are rather large and, dare I say, pretty cheap for the area (a definite plus!).
They start you off by offering complimentary fresh bread and oil. For my dinner and drink, I had the White Sangria which was strong and sweet and a Veggie Kebob platter that packed great flavor. My husband ordered a Shrimp Kebob platter with mashed potatoes and he ended up licking his fingers (mind you, he's a picky eater). He mentioned that the shrimp we're really garlicky (in a good way) and that the mashed potatoes were velvety smooth.
The only thing that we weren't crazy about was the Baklava. It had too many nuts and honey for our taste (but some may see that as a good thing). This place deserves a solid 4.5 for great service, great ambiance, and delicious food.
I popped a cherry here. My raw oyster cherry. NOT a fan, but I'm sure it's not The Grill's fault because everyone else seemed to love them.
I came here for a quick happy hour stop on Saturday. Love that they have happy hour on the weekends. It didn't seem super busy but it took a little while to get service at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and he made an excellent apple martini. We tried a few small plates ($6 during happy hour!) which weren't bad, but I thought they were lacking. This seems to be a trend for me at tapas places, I guess I just can't get used to it. The sliders were super tiny — yes I know sliders are tiny burgers, but these were super duper tiny. I'd probably come here again for happy hour and order an entree. Or maybe just for the $5 drinks!
WORST DECISION EVER!
I made the huge mistake of ordering from the Grill for lunch with 2 friends.
The Grill will make you look bad and leave you very hungry. The portions were miniscule and the shrimp and salmon were burnt. Horribly disappointing.
We ordered salmon kebab, grilled calamari salad and seafood extravaganza. I was embarrassed when my friends got their meal. Their mouths were open in surprise at the small portions. The salmon kebab came with 4 cubes of salmon and a pile of fries, hardly enough for a grown man to eat and cost $25. My friend saved half her calamari salad ($14) for her hubby because the salmon kebab was so unsatisfactory.
The seafood extravaganza was described as "jumbo shrimp, black sea bass, salmon and scallops, marinated with our own seafood spices and herbs. "
My order of the seafood extravaganza came with one scallop, one burnt shrimp, and 2 cubes of salmon. There was no black sea bass. The pile of sauteed greens filled half the box. Definitely not worth $27. Huge rip off. No extravanganza here!
If you want seafood, definitely go to Black sea fish instead.
This is a cool spot for cocktails and Sunday brunch on Austin Street and the owner is super nice. I try to return whenever I can. I love their lamb sandwich and Oysters.
3.5 stars
Great place for a boozy brunch! I love the decor and the service.
$17 for one entree and unlimited brunch cocktails, including mimosas, Bloody Mary, bellini, screwdriver, sangria, and champagne. The mimosas are watered down but the bellinis and screwdrivers were strong. Sadly, the fruit-infused vodka drinks at the bar are not included. They looked pretty good in the infusers.
The entrees by themselves range from $11-16. We had the Fish & Chips (potato fries) and the Steak & Eggs. Not the best brunch food I have had but pretty decent. They start you off with corn muffins and they were delicious! I would come back for those muffins and drinks!
This place has mediocre food, high prices for small portions.
The seafood extravaganza was like a meal for a small child. The scallop was well cooked but single shrimp was burnt. The salmon had burnt edges.
Save yourself the time, heartache and trouble. Never order from here.
I came here one weeknight last week with my boyfriend. The ambience was very romantic. It's a pretty restaurant with dimmed lights. We ordered a bottle of Malbec, a suggestion from the server. We liked it a lot. For appetizers, we had baked clams and a ceviche. The ceviche was pretty small and expensive. 19 dollars which I thought I was a little expensive compared to other places in Brooklyn. The appetizers were very good, though. For dinner, I had a seafood rice pilaf. It had shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels and chorizo. It was delicious. My boyfriend had the prawn scampi. He liked it a lot. The service here was excellent. Overall, I would definitely return when in Forest Hills.