Brooklyn Star

Just arrived at New York and decided to head here for some good southern comfort food. Mac n cheese was superb. For the meat lovers, do get the meatloaf sandwich! The lagers are also a must.
Everyone is so friendly and nice. Will go again.

OMG WHERE DO I START so the BROOKLYN STAR’s service was Awesome they were very polite and respectful. We waited at the bar because we were late for bunch but early for dinner and their food was so good. The buttermilk biscuits were 3 huge biscuits but they were worth while and the Mac and cheese with bacon amazing that was just the appetizer and the Mac and cheese can feed no lie 3 people. I had the chicken fried steak everything was so good but the best part about this plate is the hot SLAW AAAAAMMMMMMAAAAZING!?!

Best place ever. Great soul food.-amazing atmosphere. This place is the bomb digity, no doubt!

Amazing Chicken Fried Steak and Mashed Potatoes with Cream Gravy. An order of the Bisquits is a Must!
Can’t wait to go back.

Absolutely phenomenal. A unique take on southern comfort food. The spicy duck wings were perfectly cooked and were very meaty. The country fried steak and meatloaf sandwich were fantastic. The meatloaf sandwich was unlike any meatloaf I had in the past. Unlike the standard meatloaf, a spicy mayp blend dressing was used and blew me awa (and I usually hate mayo). The cocktails were impeccably crafted as well.

I came here for brunch and was treated to the best Mac and cheese I’ve had in New York. Creamy and bubbling, the dish comes to your table in a cast iron pan. I also ordered an entrée (which was delicious), but I couldnt get enough of the Mac and cheese.
Also, the drinks were surprisingly delicious. I had a boozy coffee drink that gave me the perfect buzz. Would definitely recommend coming here. Be prepared to wait, but know that it’s worth it.

Yep 100% awesome. You do get fatter every time you go here though. I have dreams about the bacon Mac n cheese.

Ok so i might be in luck because im 2 for 2 on good restaurants. I ran into this gem because i took the wrong turn while driving and stopped by because i like the front of the restaurant and let me tell you this place did not dissapoint!

Yessss girl, yes. So I can’t really elaborate on all the food here because we always come too late and have to do the late night menu, but I seriously only come back here for one thing – the fried duck wings (which, yes, are on the late night menu). Ugh god they are so good. I’ve heard many good things about their other food, which I will have to try sometime. But trust me – duck wings. Get it. You won’t regret it.

Good brunch. Would recommend arriving at 11:45 if you don’t want to wait (a line goes from no one to 50 people at 11:50).
The menu is a bit heavy. The only light item is the kale salad, but if you’re looking for something that’s not quite THAT healthy, but also not a heart attack on a plate, you’re out of luck. As someone who doesn’t enjoy things that are that fatty in the morning, this is not necessarily my kind of spot.
That being said, the biscuits are GREAT. Ex georgia resident here speaking. The flapjacks are really sweet. The roasted grapefruit is really tasty. The sausage is good. I found the little hash brown that came with my order to be repulsively oily.

Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Yeahhhh boy!
Come here with friends and get the family dinner with succulent fried chicken and a plethora of endless big portion sides. You will not regret it.
Can’t decide between biscuits or corn bread? Get both. Can’t decide between regular cornbread or jalapeño cornbread? Get both. Can’t decide between white or dark meat? They give you both. There is nothing you will want more after having this meal. Aside from the great fried chicken, there is Mac n cheese, mash potatoes and gravy, collard greens, black beans, cole slaw… It is endless. You think you have that extra stomach to pull you through this meal, but it’s almost impossible. It’s too much food but happily accept the challenge.
Eat here. Period.

Traveled one hour to come try this place. My favorite has always been Blue Smoke so i wanted to try some place new. We get there at around 6, before the evening crowd. We stand around waiting 5 minutes, everyone was running around, but being our first time there, we had no idea we had to walk pass the bar to get to the dining area… only until I flagged someone down, that they mentioned that.
We get seated and ordered:
— corn bread
— meat loaf sandwich
— fried steak
— mac and cheese with bacon
The corn bread was not as buttery as I thought it’ll be, it was bland.
Meat loaf was just okay, I actually didn’t like the taste of the meat. The chips were really good though
Fried steak, it was my friends dish, he said he enjoyed it
Mac and cheese was a bit bland too, the bits of bacon was hard to find… but bacon tastes good in general
Overall, I would not come back as it is far too get to and Blue Smoke tastes better and true to southern food in my opinion.

Holy Schnikes, this place is amazing. Came here for brunch and everything from the drinks to the food, sides and service was incredible. You cannot go wrong with anything you order. Absolutely cannot. Recommendation: come with a small group and have everybody order something different.
Carry on.

Food: We came for brunch and I have one word for this place «Amazing!» We ordered the shrimp and grits and also the pork chops. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the grits was also. The pork chop was nice and thin, very tender and the breading was amazing.
The décor is very chill and laid back and the staff friendly. This is my new brunch spot for sure.
Brew: Great beers and cocktails, something for everyone.

I think this may be my favorite brunch in Brooklyn. That’s saying a lot, because Brooklyn is basically made for brunching. And to deem one the best… well, that’s not something I take lightly.
Since everyone seems to agree with me here, I’ll just offer up some suggestions: The flapjacks are sinful, and the chicken n waffles are the holy grail of bread + bird. And the cinnamon roll is an absolute must, it’s so sugary and delicious that I walked out with a childlike grin on my face.
Now I just need to go for dinner, where I’m sure everything is just as good.

Came here a few weeks ago with a large party for a birthday. Great service, great drinks and really good, diverse, innovative food. Would definitely come back.

OMG THE DUCK WINGSSSSSS
ok ok i’ll calm down here.
Came to the Brooklyn Star on a Saturday night around 8pm no reservations but was seated within 10 minutes! Started with the biscuits which were perfectly warmed and served with butter and honey on the side YUMMMM. Next had the fried brussel sprouts OMG cooked perfectly nice and crispy and chopped up like a salad. Next we had the Spicy fried duck wings which I had read about previously and omg THEY WERE SO GOOD, the meat fell right off the bone and the sauce made with ground chili, honey, Coca Cola, fried garlic. Last but not least the roasted chicken was also cooked to perfection, and a HUGE portion could split between 2 – 3 people for sure.
I loved the atmosphere, and they serve family style which was nice. The service was also so good and waiter super attentive. I would definately recommend if you are in the area.

ahhh… food is on point here; I don’t even know where to begin. We started off with the cornbread and mac n’ cheese to share along with some cocktails and beers.
I’ve been here a few times and both times had wonderful experiences (except the wait time of course). Service is excellent, food is delish, and drinks were on point. Their country fried steak is cooked perfectly; super tender and juicy; also big enough to share.
I’d def. come back here again when I’m out in the area!

Great for groups, great for a date, great for grabbing a late night meal at the bar solo (nothing like a meatloaf sandwich at 2am!). Brooklyn Star wears many hats very well. While the menu is heavy on delicious meat dishes, there are also delicious vegetarian options including a kale salad and fried brussels sprouts. Exceptional mac and cheese. Come hungry!

Came here late Saturday night! The food was so amazing! We got the Brussels, Mac and cheese with bacon, the jalapeño cornbread, and the trout! It was way too much for two people but I can’t complain about leftovers!
I got a cocktail as well– can’t recall the name but something mezcal and had egg whites! It was phenomenal!
Also– they have kool aid. Done and done.

Started with a couple drafts beers, glass and beer perfect temperature making rings down the glass as we enjoyed the scene until 6 pm when the kitchen opened. The friendly staff took our order right away, we had the fried Brussels sports so yummy that raspberry chipotle sauce and the ham was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the gorditas my main dish it was perfect I’ve never had anything like them the lamb was superb moist and the flavors exceeded all expectations. Dish two was the trout wasn’t my meal but I had a few bites, and would order it for myself very smoky, just right. The entire vibe of the restaurant was cool. Not trendy or cliché but still cool af.

Celebrated a dear friend’s birthday here last night (1÷17÷16) and the staff was so accommodating. I made reservations ahead of time and made last minute changes on the day. They were extremely nice about it and there was no fee for cakeage which was refreshing. The atmosphere is modern and rustic.
The food, oh my the food was amazing. We all walked away filled to capacity and completely satisfied. Southern comfort food at its best right in Bk.
The fried pigtails, bone marrow, Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, collard greens, cornbread, fried duck wings, Brussels sprouts, and was all super delicious. They offered a family style fried chicken dish with 5 options of sides. It was perfect for a group, the chicken and side dishes were phenomenal. Kudos to the chefs!
If your in BK looking for Southern comfort food, I won’t steer you wrong, TRY THIS RESTAURANT!
Thank me later.

A brunchtime mecca that’s surely always going to be a madhouse as long as they’re doling out food this good. Yes, the wait time is a bit of a bummer. But all that angst will fade away the minute you’re presented with a steaming skillet of homemade bacon mac & cheese. A HUGE skillet for that matter, which can definitely be shared, and is crazily reasonably prices.
The vibe in here is cozy hipster chic, with lots of wood paneling and drinks served up in mason jars. And it’s one of those menus that will leave you flummoxed about what to choose, and immediately anxious to come back to sample even more of the offerings.

Dear Unilocal gods,
Thank you for letting me find this place on a random Saturday night. I was in the mood for the best eats in town and this place exceeding my palate’s expectations. Amen!
Suggestions: Everyone at the table order these things and share amongst each other. Portions are generous.
–The Mac and cheese– probably the best I’ve ever had! baked to perfection, cheesy, and flavorful. You can definitely share this with 2 – 3 people
–Spicy Duck wings– Duck really tasted like a more tender chicken, 7 drumsticks pieces which are huge, the sauce on the wings were mind-​blowing (like maybe sweet and sour plus hot sauce?!)
–The biscuits– 3 in each basket, I usually love Red Lobster’s biscuits (laced with crack), BUT THIS ONE will put Red Lobster’s biscuits to shame. The butter melted on top of the hot biscuits added to the savory taste.
–Meatloaf sandwich – COLOSSIAL in size, had multiple ingredients in the sammich, taste was on point.
–Cornbread with jalapeños and bacon bits– nice size, amazing when hot and freshly brought to the table.
–The MAC AND CHEESE – oh I’ve already mentioned it already right? Well worth mentioning again. You can’t go wrong with this and spicy duck wings!
–The kool-​aid is also legit! It’s like authentic kool-​aid, made by what appears to me by a southern woman named Mabel (or at least it should be because it’s so damn good). We all ordered two, some of us brought shots of bacardi and mixed it!
Bill for 6 people which also included cocktails, the spicy chili (which wasn’t that good so I don’t recommend it), came up to $ 170!
Follow my suggestions and you can’t go wrong. this place blows minds!

Brooklyn Star is excellent! Yes, it is quite expensive, but the inventive Southern-​influenced dishes more than make up for it. The restaurant is spacious and dimly lit, with wooden tables and (occasionally overly) attentive staff. Both the «small» and «big» dishes are quite large, so I suggest ordering a variety of dishes and sharing everything. To start, we began with the fried brussel sprouts, duck wings, and mac n cheese. The fried brussel sprouts were delightful: crispy, nicely marinated, and paired well with the cooked hams. Not to go too NYTimes on this, but the duck wings were a REVELATION. I had no idea you could cook duck as a wing and still preserve the textures (i.e., crispy skin, juicy meat). Also exceptional was the mac n cheese. Yes, I was skeptical too — like burgers, every restaurant claims their mac and cheese is great. But the gooey mix of quesos, crunchy breading on top, and last but not least, crispy diced bacon made this a standout. Most joints put thick, limp bacon in their mac — not Brooklyn Star!
Now to the main: sweet tea braised chicken with dirty rice and Chinese broccoli. Already the juiciness of the chicken made this A+, but on top of that was the distinctive sweet, but savory marinade. The dirty rice with sausage and chicken liver was also quite good, and made for a meaty accompaniment. And the Chinese broccoli certainly served its vegetable purpose.
However, do be warned that a meal — appetizer, main, and drink — will easily run you $ 30 – 40, so this is not for the faint of financial heart. But if you’re down for a lovely Southern-​influenced dinner in Williamsburg, then game on.

Can you say bomb ass dank ass?
Chicken and waffles mmmmmmm :)
Biscuits. Ahllllllllllooooo

Had a great dinner here tonight. Service excellent, food delicious. Crispy duck wings — great; Mac & Cheese, delish; pork chop, tdnder, juicy and flavorful; cornbread — ordered another to take home. Come and enjoy.

Went to Brooklyn Star for brunch when the place we originally planned on going, which didn’t take reservations, was packed and had a 45 minute wait. A quick Unilocal search returned this establishment, so we walked over and checked it out. We were grateful to nab a spot, the only open table for two at the time, and decided to dig in.
The brunch menu was different than most. I don’t know if it was appetite at the time, but I wasn’t looking at the menu and thinking, «I can eat all of this». Rather, I found myself looking things over a few times and felt somewhat undecided. Then I spotted the Blueberry Johnny Cakes which became the instant favorite. Got them and was not disappointed. They were as good as the «Johnny Cakes» Sopranos episode where Vito finds a short order cook at a diner in New Hampshire and gets into some atypical mafia love making.
Great find and happy to have stumbled in. This place also has a floor just for bathrooms, which is a huge deal for me. Love the idea of bathrooms being separate from the kitchen and tables. I’ll try to point this feature out for each review I make.

Shout-​out to the CHEF at Brooklyn Star! I was super hungry on a Saturday morning at 1:00 AM and wanted good quality food. I Unilocaled Brooklyn Star at the last minute and decided to give it a try.
Brooklyn Star is located in Williamsburg so the vibe is very hipster, with a rustic ambiance. The lights were dim and we were able to grab a table within 5 minutes. The late night menu consisted of oysters, 6 for $ 18.00, Country fried steak with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and various other eats that would make your mouth water! I wanted to try the biscuits first, which were soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious. The mac and cheese was cooked to perfection with a tasty crust on the top… just the way I like it! What I love about this place is that the meals are of large proportions. The country fried steak came with TWO pieces of fried steak and drenched in mashed potatoes. It was absolutely amazing… I also had enough for left overs lol. If you are an oyster fan like myself, you will love the oysters because they are fresh, not overly salty, and delicious. I also wanted to mention that Brooklyn Star serves cherry kool-​aide for $ 1.00!!! I haven’t had kool-​aide in such a long time, but I couldn’t resist.
Brooklyn Star is such a great restaurant and I would highly recommend anyone to give them a try, especially if you are in the mood for great food!

This place is great! Really good Southern fare with a bit of a modern twist. My only gripe about this place is that there is only one entrée on this entire menu for a vegetarian. Yes, I know most southern food is meat based, but we live in NYC where vegans and vegetarians are everywhere. Challenge yourself to make delicious southern food that vegetarians can eat! It exists! I’ve had it!
With that being said, my husband ordered the brick cooked chicken and loved it. It finished everything on his plate. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly. I ordered the kale salad which was fresh and delicious. We also split the cornbread, which was a bit tasteless but good. I ordered one of their cocktails and it was mixed perfectly. This is a great spot for southern food, they just need to expand their menu a bit!

Next time I’m going to wait right at noon when they open cos apparently when you’re 15 minutes before noon, you’re too early! So instead of getting all our food and then getting a spot on the beach, we got a spot first which was a long, tiring walk in the sand to go back and forth to. When we went, the lines for every eatery was super long except for The Brooklyn Star. Their fried chicken and waffle cone did smell good, so it was pretty worth it. The staff behind the counter were also nice. Price is a wee bit much for just a waffle cone with coleslaw and chicken nuggets drizzled with Sri Racha sauce and honey. The cone was a unique addition. It tasted like it was made with some cheddar cheese in it. It was pretty good though. The whole row of restaurants felt like a smaller version of Smorgasburg — the high prices, and the long lines! Might as well bring your own food next time.

Brooklyn Star is always a sleeper hit at food festivals. The first time I tried their chicken and waffle cone was at Roberta’s Block Party, so I had to try something different this time around.
I settled on the fried duck wings. Let me just say that it’s the best bang for your buck at the Riis Park Beach Bazaar. For $ 13, you get 10 wings. Ten!
They are perfectly crispy, and come with a side of duck sauce and fried garlic to pour on top. Let’s just say that if you’re planning on hitting on the opposite gender, you may want to stay away from the garlic. It’s so delicious though.
Quick service, nice people. Happy to give them my business again!

Another place in Brooklyn for some great late night eats. It’s a really laid back atmosphere and I usually just sit at the bar and order from there. Other than the bar, they also have bench seating.
The food at Brooklyn Star is really exceptional. I would classify it as comfort food, well at least the items that I ordered off the menu. I had the country fried steak served with mashed potatoes, bacon and hot slaw as well as the Mac and Cheese with Bacon. I also had the buttermilk biscuits. Everything was so delicious! The country fried steak was cooked perfectly. The biscuits were my favorite. I couldn’t stop eating them. They were so buttery and flaky! Since I was sitting at the bar, I ordered a spicy margarita, which was tequila, serrano infused agave syrup, lime and grapefruit. It was a solid cocktail.
I will definitely be returning to try more menu items!

Finally came here for dinner after a year and a half of living near and missing out. Little birdies have told me takes of glorious meat loaf sandwiches on fields of house made chips. One the side, lakes of molten mac and cheese are broken up by texas toast islands. I had to finally see for myself.
This is not far from the truth. The truth is this is some really, really good food. I went here for dinner on a Monday whim — as ya do — with my girlfriend in tow. I immediately zeroed in on the hot meatloaf sandwich. She ordered the mac n’ cheese and we got a texas toast to split. The toast came out first, and was two perfectly seasoned and crispy slices of bread that served it’s purposed (namely to soak up the day drinking done prior to this) perfectly.
A few minutes later we got hit with the entrees. The hot meat loaf was amazing, mixed with a hot slaw between two perfectly fresh piece of bread. But what really shocked me was how damn good their chips were. Super salty and well flavored. The GF’s mac n cheese was less transcendent but still a great example of mac, with a awesome crispy crust on top.
Other than the food the bartender was cheery, and the atmosphere was that old timey wood feel that a lot of bars seem to be going for these days. They pull it off, and it made for a cozy bar to step up to on a cold day and eat some very well done comfort food.
Coming back again, no doubt about it.

***3.5 Stars***
Real good. Real friendly.Real chill. Real laid back. I felt the down south atmosphere here at Brooklyn Star. I had the family combo deal ($ 20 bucks). It came with southern style fried chicken, a whole bunch of sides. Cole slaw, grits, mash potatoes, collard greens, bacon cornbread, that so delish mac and cheese, oh gwad. I absolutely love Brooklyn Star. The chicken was good, a tad bit dry, but passable, especially when drizzled or doused in ranch dressing. The bacon cornbread was good, wished it had more bacony crunchiness, the collard greens were real good, and I didn’t get that straight outta of a Green Giant can taste, fresh and actually pretty darn good. The cole slaw was not that impressive and the grits were more of an afterthought, but great the next day for breakfast. Brooklyn Star, I heart you and the Chuck Norris posters.