Banh Mi, monkfish, carrot crepe and lamb are to die for! One of our favorite neighborhood spots for dinner. But make a reservation.

Sat at the Chef's table for the Tasting Menu at Olmsted. An amazing meal while watching three talented chefs feed a whole restaurant on a busy Saturday night. The menu was 89 dollars and quite a good value for the quality of food and service. Small bites included, Tempura Broccolini with the most amazing sauce, Falafel with "whipped honey" and a liver pate take on a bahn mi sandwich. Don't miss the monk fish or the rutabaga tagliatelle! Service and atmosphere was great!

I think it's a 3.5/5, New American that's a bit of a hit or miss situation. Carrot crepe and the squid ceviche are delicious. Thick-cut bacon cheese burger is well executed, but the key ingredient, beef patty, doesn't taste like high quality beef. I thought the pasta dish was real pasta with some decorative root vegetables, my bad, but the richness of cheese and truffle went wasted on those ribbon shaped rutabaga imo. Grilled monk fish was small in portion and the sauce was weird. Falafel w/ whipped honey was decent, even for someone who doesn't like falafel. I wish we had some bread to dip the remaining whipped honey with. Chocolate tart and banh mi were unmemorable. Wine list looks meh. We didn't order any of the cocktails although judging by the menu, some options look very clever and interesting. Service staff were kind and friendly, so four star.

Olmsted had been on my list since I first read about it in Condé Nast Traveler so I was excited for my first venture into Brooklyn as I usually spend time in Manhattan. I was well on my way until I got on the wrong train and realized to my dismay that I was going to be 45 minutes late! I tried calling the restaurant but was directed to email them which further stressed me out because I assumed I would have to make alternate plans. As soon as I entered, I apologized profusely to Michaela and she calmed me down immediately be explaining that even seasoned New Yorkers sometimes get on the wrong train. She did everything she could and secured me a seat at the bar. I was so grateful! As soon as I sat down, Mark, the bartender laughed and joked with me about my experience and soon after I was greeted by my waiter Greg, who was fantastic and by the end of the night, I was just in awe of the hospitality of the entire staff. The ambiance was warm and inviting and the curated playlist with artists ranging from Amy Winehouse to Corrine Bailey Rae and Outkast, created an invigorating and lively atmosphere. For drinks, I started with The Fennel which was really good, but the showstopper was Greg's creation which will soon be featured, "The Cucumber". It was fire and aesthetically pleasing! I like that you have an option for either the a la carte menu or the tasting menu and I chose the tasting menu and added on the pumpkin kouign-amann. The dishes were all delicious except I was not too crazy about the rutabaga tagliatelle. Olmsted is truly a neighborhood gem and not to be overlooked.

This place is really really nice but something always feels not quite up to the hype. That being said, the food is innovative and the menu changes every 3 months. The aesthetic and vibe is cool earthy modern. Wouldn't go out of my way, but would go again if someone wanted to!