Henry’s End Restaurant

i first went here in the early 90s and it was fantastic. It’s good to know that their dedication to quality and creativity keeps them relevant and delicious. Great job Henry’s End, we will see you again in a few weeks.

Came for dinner on Saturday night with reservation.
We got duckling, veal, and steak entrees, and a shrimp and country pâté appetizer.
Everything was tasty, fresh, well cooked. It deserves 3.5 stars really… but not enough to round up to 4.
The steak was just a little tough. The duckling entrees were GREAT, I’d recommend those. The country pâté was OK, great portions, came with all the fixings. I don’t think I’d come back, but I had a good experience.

A wonderful dinner for the four of us this evening:
Starters:
+ Maryland corn & crab cakes
+ Lobster penne
+ Goat cheese, greens, and beet salad
Mains:
+ Crispy duck in strawberry sauce
+ Pistachio-​encrusted chicken breast with pears
+ Veal with Brussels sprouts & pancetta
+ Pumpkin seed-​encrusted chicken with avocado/​mango salsa
+ A nice bottle of Chenin Blanc
+ And a delicious Kahlua, chocolate, and coffee «mud pie» to share

Immensely impressed by this restaurant. Service was great, food was even greater. Went here with my boyfriend on a Tuesday evening around 7:30pm, sat right away in a cozy table next to the kitchen… it’s an open kitchen so this was pretty cool. Great selection of beer, mostly local. We shared a pasta special: linguine with soft shell crab — DELICIOUS! so much flavor… as well as the Tortilla crusted shrimp which came with the best side of guacamole ever. Dinner we shared a chicken special with dried cranberries, peaches and a blue cheese (hint of it) marmalade type, and it tasted like Christmas. We got the side of brussels sprouts with andouille sausage which was perfect. Everything was so flavorful and I will be bringing my friends and family back to this establishment in the future!

Really a 3.5 –wish we could give half stars. Very cozy, small establishment, just wished the food was a little better. Both of us ordered the prix fixe. Scallops were good, sole was nothing special, but soft shell crab linguine was delicious. The desserts were underwhelming — apple cobbler was very mushy on the inside.

The minute I walked in, I was blown away by how good the place smelled. The aromas from the open kitchen were wonderful. This is a small low-​key restaurant on a strip of restaurants in Brooklyn Heights. As an appetizer, I had a special, a (hot) potato and watercress soup with blue cheese. A decent sized-​portion (but good enough that I could easily have eaten more). My main course was the walnut crusted chicken breast with pear. Also delicious. The menu didn’t make it clear, but the main dishes came with rice and a vegetable. The desserts looked wonderful, but I didn’t have room for one by the time I finished the meal. My dining companion had the fried chicken, and the portion was ENORMOUS. She took half of it home.
Wheelchair accessibility notes: I would not recommend the restaurant for someone in a wheelchair. There is a step up to get in, then a turn and two doors to go through. There is very little room to maneuver. The two tiny bathrooms would be very difficult to navigate in a wheelchair, and I’m not even sure that a wheelchair could pass down the aisle to get as far as the restrooms anyway.

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 crème fraîche. 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.

My boyfriend found this restaurant on Unilocal so we decided to go. The atmosphere in here is nice and cozy. The kitchen is open so if you sit by the back you can look over and see the cooks preparing the meals.
I ordered the Prix Fixe menu, Spring Onion soup, which was good. As an entrée I had Walnut Crusted Chicken Breast with a side order of mashed potatoes, it was amazing! And for dessert I got the chocolate banana bread pudding. It was good and was enough to share with my boyfriend.
My boyfriend ordered the Mixed Game Grill which featured elk chops, stuffed quail, and rabbit sausage. He’s the more adventurous one when it comes to ordering different things. He really loved this dish!
I would definitely suggest this place and I plan on going back!

Peter is the man. He really knows his beer and takes bar-​tending very seriously.
Tiny beers during the summer changed me into the person I am today. Can’t emphasize the tiny beers enough.
Try the nachos. Good for after a walk across the bridge.
Classic NYC bar in a great neighborhood.

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.

My first turtle soup ever was delish! Nice atmosphere – hip and jumping crowd. Amazing food and a nice bottle of wine. The only thing better was the company.

By far the best dining experience in Brooklyn. Not too expwnsive, and definitely worth it. Whether it’s date night or a small group gathering, it’s fantastic… and you get a discount car for your birthday!

Never had a bad meal here! My husband loves the game menu. The duck is delicious, as is the chicken stuffed with goat cheese.

I can’t say that I was super impressed by the food. The small plates were pretty good, although the mains weren’t anything to rave about. I had the sole citron and my partner had the steak au poivre. The steak turned out to be too tough and my sole was over breaded. For the price, I was hoping for something better. Henry’s End is fine for a neighborhood drink or appetizer, but that’s about it.

My go to Brooklyn Restaurant. I live on the Upper West Side and happily take the train here when I want an amazing meal. Totally recommend the Mustard Tuna and Mud Pie.

Henry’s End was the first restaurant I ate at, after moving to the neighborhood over 11 years ago. It’s still my go-​to special occasion restaurant! Food is consistently high quality and fresh, the wine list is reasonably priced and offers a nice variety, and the waitstaff are courteous. NYE’s prix-​fixe offered some regular menu fare, along with some delicious options I hadn’t seen before. I had the wild boar Ragu, grilled salmon with lobster risotto, and chocolate banana bread pudding. SO good.

We were visiting from California and looking for a place to eat in Brooklyn Heights. We found Henry’s End on Unilocal and decided to take a look. We got there around 20 minutes before they opened and while taking a look at the menu posted outside just about every person that walked by told us we had to eat there. We weren’t disappointed. We all had the wild mushroom soup and it was awesome. I had the elk chops and they were right there too. The service was perfect. It made for a great finish to the day.

Food and ambient are amazing really friendly staff. I have the NY strip steak and the sauce was fantastic. Real food. :-)

This restaurant is worth every dollar spent! Simply put, outstanding!

Personal opinion, I don’t like food too rich and heavy and little sloppy, and a bit expensive

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 entrée 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.

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.

Walked in with my husband and son on a Friday evening around 6. We were seated right away. This place is really cute and romantic. A great date spot. Got the wild mushrooms for an appetizer — AMAZING. Main course was a special– chicken with some type of mango avocado salsa– also delicious. My husband got the soft shell crabs which he really liked. Also got the chocolate cake (amazing) and banana bread pudding which my husband said was good not great. Service was responsive and friendly. Really no complaints, would go back.
One thing to note– we brought a stroller and sat in probably the only table that would work with it. They were very welcoming to us bringing a child, but the layout isn’t very condusive.

Updating to include some photos. My prior review still stands.
«When I want Duck — this is my go-​to place. It’s ALWAYS good — and we’re talking for over 30 years always good!
Dining in — tables are really close together — Tables for 2 can be difficult to hold all the plates — you’re better off taking a 3d wheel and getting a table for 4!»

Ate here tonight for Father’s Day (family of four) & had a great experience! The food was delicious & the service was far above average!
The waiter was fantastic & very knowledgeable about the menu as well as the drink pairings & daily specials.
Here’s what we ordered:
Appetizers
1. Pan-​Roasted Vegetables with Polenta & Balsamic Glaze– So yummy! The glaze was just the right amount of sweet. The polenta was cooked perfectly. Nice assortment of in-​season vegetables.
2. Ribs– Didn’t eat these, but my brother said they were fall-​off-​the bone tender. They didn’t last very long on the table either!
3. Pecan Crusted Shrimp (Special) — I didn’t try the shrimp, but they were served over a corn & chipotle salsa which was very good.
Entrees
1. I had the Southern Style Fried Chicken– It was out of this world. Perfect crispness on the outside & still juicy and tender inside. It was a large portion, too! I took some home. I really liked the spice blend they used with hints of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
2. My brother had the Peppercorn Crusted Steak. Cooked perfectly medium-​rare & served with a Dijon sauce. He had a side of Truffle Fries.
3. My father ordered Two Softshell Crabs: The Basil Butter & Tempura Battered.
4. My mother ordered the 18 Spiced Steak & it came with an awesome Apple Chutney.
Everyone basically cleaned their plates. The waiter was very accommodating to special requests: My brother asked for his steak to be served without the sauce on top. My father had asked for two different style Softshell crabs, instead of the menu stating that they come two crabs to an order with one preparation or sauce. There were no issues with these requests.
Desserts
1. I had the lemon sorbet. Very refreshing.
2. My father had the 21 Layer Crêpe.
3. My mother had the Banana Pudding. The butterscotch sauce was on point!
4. My brother had the Mud Pie.
I think the best part about this restaurant was that the owner was actively involved in the service and checked in with all of the diners throughout their meals. His name was Mark. He also informed us that (since parking is nearly impossible) there are coupons to print off the website for 50% off parking in the lot across the street. Also, it started pouring out of nowhere & some people from the street came inside to wait it out. They didn’t even stay to eat, but he offered them napkins to dry themselves off in the meantime.
Will definitely recommend & will definitely be back!

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?

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.

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.

Excellent restaurant! Try the walnut crusted chicken with pear its exceptional. Helpful and knowledgeable staff! Save room for dessert you must try the 21 layer crêpe cake!
What a great find in Brooklyn Heights!

Henry’s End is an institution.
The dining room, though cramped, is very clean. The staff are affable, knowledgeable of the menu, and eager to create an enjoyable dining experience.
The fare is simple in its presentation, but big on taste, combining lovely ingredients and bold flavour combinations.
The wild mushroom salad is perfectly seasoned, the greens slightly wilted by a warm vinaigrette, and loaded with umami from the savoury mushrooms.
The wild mushrooms also make a wonderful appearance in the wild mushroom and lingonberry duckling. Though the duck was ever so slightly overcooked, the skin was crispy, the fat rendered nicely, and the balance of salty, sweet and umami in the sauce was delightful.
Also on offer are classics of previous decades including a Steak Diane, as well as a shaved salad with Green Goddess dressing.
However, the signature of this restaurant is definitely the wild game festival.
The mixed grill is a triumph of meat with bags of flavour, combining an elk chop cooked perfectly, succulent boar belly, and a spicy andouille sausage of alligator. Each by itself is wonderful, though admittedly, the andouille is shamelessly outmatched by the elk chop and the boar belly. They are served with a savoury chasseur, or hunter-​style sauce, rich with bone stock and reduced wine flavours, hints of tarragon and marjoram, and a slight acidity of tomato — a perfect accompaniment.
Truly, Henry’s End has not squandered its reputation for clean preparation of classic ingredients and elegant flavours.

I’ve been going to Henry’s End for the past 20 years and I’ve never met Henry. Or any Henry, but I’ve never left without being completely content. The gaming menu sounds exotic with the turtle soup and wild boar etc. but it’s not so scary. It’s as if you thought to yourself,“Self, I think this filet mignon (at whatever fancy restaurant) is fantastic, I don’t think there is anything better!” But there is. The whole gaming menu at Henry’s End! Do the sampler with some nice red wine and expect to be rolled from your seat to a cab or wheel barrow more completely full of food and contentment than you could ever imagine possible.

Place is pretty much a hole in the wall. Almost missed it when I was driving by. When you walk in, they do look pretty «unassuming,» however, the food definitely made up for it!
Had the West Indian BBQ shrimp and the Salmon Morraacan (both were great!
Make sure you try the mudslide as well!
Will definitely be back for Round 2!