Feast

Came for Sunday brunch. Rustic, cozy interior. The brunch is prix fixe and a bit steep for what you come away with — it’s fair to say the portions here are not for you if you’re looking for an actual «feast.» The apps consist of single portions of a mini muffin, scone, couple tablespoons of yogurt, and a shot of juice. They’re good but nothing hard-​hitting or particularly memorable in two bites. Still, it’s always nice to nibble on a few apps to mix it up on the palette! I will say the omlette with housemade ricotta was creamy and delicious without being overly rich. Several of the other entrees add a few more dollars ontop of thr prix fixe. I would be more likely to come back if I could just grab the omlette, without the somewhat gimmicky frills of the mini muffins and juice shot. No, not everything in this city has to be a deal, (let’s be real, most things aren’t), but I just don’t think the prix fixe fillers were really worth what you pay for them, and actually detracted a bit from my review of the quality of the food overall. Bartender was great!

Food is really delicious. We ordered the feast tasting menu. Each dish is delicious and has its unique taste. On the menu, it says the feast is good for 6−8ppl. We have nine and we can’t finish the food. The portion is more than enough. The space of the restaurant is good, good for large group. There’s no wait. Definitely recommend

I came here for the prix-​fixe brunch in a hungover state. It was loud and crowded and not at all conducive to a relaxing meal. The décor was eclectic; for example I was squeezed into the corner with my two cousins to eat over a sink that had been covered by glass. It was a creative and fun idea, but not enough space for 3.
The juice shots were fun and helped me feel instantly better, and the little yogurt parfaits were adorable! And delicious. I got the baked eggs dish with some kind of meat, and I was a little disappointed. I make this kind of dish at home all the time, and it tasted like my amateur rendition.
The coffee was very strong but not dark. I like a brunch place that can do a dark roast.
Overall, a fun spot if you like the noisy brunch scene, very good service, and pretty good food.

Loved it! Food is always amazing! The staff if super friendly. I have zero complaints.

Clarification – I would give this restaurant 3.5 stars.
Ordered: Brunch price fix– a juice shooter, mini parfait, miniature scones/​muffins/​cookies, bellini, smoked salmon entrée, and mini red velvet whoopie pies (dessert not part of price fix)
Pros– The restaurant was very accommodating with my reservations. They also didn’t rush you to finish your meal or leave the restaurant. The juice shooter was my favorite. It was light and refreshing and seemed to be a mix of apple and other fruits. I loved the little scones/​muffins/​cookies as a start to your brunch meal.
Cons– The lox was slathered in pepper which overwhelmed the dish. The entrée was listed to have a red flannel hash, but all it was underneath were slices of potato and beet. I tried my friend’s potatoes (who ordered a different dish) and it also left a peppery aftertaste. For dessert, the whoopie pie’s cake was too dry.

I came to feast with a group of seven for a birthday brunch. The restaurant was very accommodating of us despite us arriving late for our reservation. The service was quite good throughout our experience. The staff was very attentive and accommodating. I appreciated that the staff allowed our group to sit around and talk for a while after we finished eating.
I felt it was too expensive for the portions size. I opted for bogota benedict as part of the $ 29 brunch prix fixe. The dish was tasteful; however, there were only about six total bites. Additionally, the prix fixe did come with a drink, a juice shot, a small parfait, and small pastries, but I felt it was still too pricey. The quality of everything was good; all the portions felt small for a restaurant called feast.

Came here for brunch with 8 others. The meal was not good. The thimble of juice they give you is tasty and as is the shot glass of yogurt. the pastries are nice too, but literally 1 bite of scone and 1 bite of muffin. I guess no one told them that they are charging $ 29 for the meal and that this wasn’t a toddlers tea party.
Then my entrée of the chorizo benedict came. The arepa and the chorizo was dry as burnt toast. The eggs and hollandaise couldn’t make up for that. How do you make a chorizo sausage dry? Also, I take offense that you are trying to be a set menu type of place but don’t have any sides with the chorizo benedict. It costs $ 6 extra for potatoes (which were probably the best thing I ate there) The omelette looked good but wasn’t anything you can’t get a deli. My friends had the best looking dish of steak and eggs and they didn’t like it either since it was covered in a tick gloopy sauce. If you can’t get chorizo or steak right, then why bother?
If you aren’t going to make an effort with the brunch menu, then why are you actually open for lunch on weekends? seriously dissappointing.

Came here for brunch for a friend’s bday. The place is really nice and they have a whole downstairs section that was able to accommodate a group of 12 people for a bday brunch. I think I must have ordered incorrectly because I did not like my omelette. It was ok but just didn’t taste good to me. I glanced down the table and their sweeter options looked much better and possibly their grilled cheese aka croq monsieur.
I don’t know if I’ll be back here but I think the interior was really quaint and the staff were quite friendly.

A huge shout out to Margaret, our waitress, for a delightful meal full of good laughs. We were sat in the downstairs ‘dungeon,’ and at first were not thrilled, but Margaret’s great attitude and constant humor kept us entertained and happy through the entire meal.
The food is pretty good, too. I ordered the duck, she ordered the ribs. Shared a kale Caesar. No complaints — well cooked, flavorful, good accompaniments.
I’ve been for brunch, as well, and enjoyed then, too. Minus one star for the sometimes-​awkward-​moments when you are sat at a communal table. Did not happen to us this time, but has in the past — and it has sometimes been uncomfortable.

I don’t understand the raving good reviews.
The interior is decorated with a midwestern kind of feel. I grabbed brunch here with 3 other people and got seated downstairs next to a vintage moose head. The downstairs area had a giant table that was set up for a party of 12+ while we were there. With the exception of that table, the other smaller tables were sort of set in dingy lighting. I felt like we were often ignored by our waiters because we were seated in such an isolated table, away from the brunching crowd upstairs.
Additionally, the food, although beautifully presented, was way too salty. I had to constantly chug water and as I’ve mentioned, it didn’t leave a great impression when mixed with the lack of service.
I liked the way there were small bites to share before the entrees and the bellini was fine. I can understand the slow service because the restaurant is always busy around brunch but the food itself was just too salty and I can’t really come up with an excuse for that.

Loved this place! We came here for couple of our friends bday on Saturday night for dinner. Given ghe large size of our group (12 people) we were seated downstairs, which I personally liked a lot more — as its much more spacious than upstairs.
Despite there being dietary restrictions in our group — some vegetarians, some who don’t eat beef/​pork, one vegan and gluten free (me), they were amazingly nice abs accommodating. They brought out everything family style with options both for vegetarians and meat eaters and bought out special plates for me.
Loved the dessert that they prepared for me as well — a brown rice flour tempura batter fried apples in s berry sauce!
Really good for large groups and birthdays!

Enjoyed a terrific dinner at Feast. The place is small but not crowded and has a comfortable, contemporary décor. It had a great mix of music and the volume was appropriate for dinner conversation.
We started with drinks at the bar. The bartender was fantastic – she was very knowledgeable about the menu and mixed some great drinks. We also enjoyed the tzatziki dip, which was very fresh.
For dinner, the three of us ordered three different meals to share – the chicken and waffles, glazed rib and steak frites. All were terrific – the three of us felt all three were equally great. The hanger steak had an excellent preparation and was very flavorful, and the fries, excuse me, frites, were unique – soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, like friend mashed potatoes. The ribs had a delicious glaze with the right amount of sweetness. And the buttermilk coating on the fried chicken was light, flaky and delicious.
We would definitely return for another meal. It isn’t a cheap place – the entrees were close to $ 30 – but Feast has the quality to match the price.

Brunch review only. We chose Feast after searching Unilocal to meet friends in this area. While not a review of Unilocal,I have to say that our expectations were properly set and met.
FOOD is farm-​to-​table genre with classic recipes modified for the modern palate. The menu structure is really nice. They provide a small fresh juice, yogurt with fruit and granola, and a sample of breads along with a drink choice. Drink choices are standard NY brunch fodder with a twist on the Bloody Mary theme. We then choose an entrée. Our table went with omelets, salmon and Merquez stew. Everything is prepared with care and served hot.
The BAR is nice and features a nice trio of draughts. My current good-​health discipline meant that I resisted indulgence here. I wasn’t really paying attention so, not sure if cocktails are served here…
DECOR is rustic country with lots of brick, unfinished wood beams, dried vegetation (what do you call those twig and thistle arrangements?). Casually arranged wooden picture frames adorn the walls. There are standard tables and community tables.
SERVICE is extremely good. I was greeted by the bartendress /​hostess immediately and taken to the tables where the ladies awaited my arrival :) Our waitress was charming and funny.
If I lived in the area I would probably frequent Feast although we are only an occasional brunchers.

I had a great time here after work on a Thursday. I was wandering around the area and did a quick search to see what was around. I saw all these Cajun/​Southern call outs on their menu (gumbo, head on shrimp, chicken and waffles, grits) and decided I had to give them a shot.
Brian, the awesome Queens native bartender, kept me company during my meal and chatted with me about the menu. Apparently the chef spent some time in New Orleans, and he even gave me some recommendations of places to visit and places to avoid when I visit. Thanks guys :)
By the way, the menu on Unilocal is completely out of date, ignore it and go straight to their website.
I had a refreshing tequila cocktail to start that I can’t remember the name of. I also tried their Bloody Mary mix which is out of this world, the BEST I’ve ever had. They put GARLIC in there, OK guys? Just go and drink it, it’s magical and perfect and even a little spicy.
I tried ratatouille for the first time and loved it. Lots of big garlic cloves with squash and tomatoes, just everything falling all over each other and delicious.
I also had the Cioppino: head on shrimp, mussels, crab, and black bass in a mild tomato and garlic broth. Spot on.
They also do brunch and their brunch menu looks awesome. Go!

I had Feast book marked for quite a long time before making it over there. I heard a lot of good things about their brunch but I came here for dinner after calling five different restaurants for a last minute reservation for 4. I’m glad we ended up here because the food was really great.
There are two main menus here. One is their seasonal feast which costs $ 68 per person and you get all the dishes listed under the menu and they are split among the table. Though it sounded good we stuck with the regular menu.
To start I got the watermelon carpaccio ($ 16). It had about 8 pieces of thinly sliced watermelon with feta cheese on top. It was delicious but over priced.
For my main course I got the cioppino ($ 36) which had mussels, clams, sea bass, and shrimp in a tomato broth with a piece of bread. It was super tasty and a pretty good portion.
The other dishes that were ordered were the chicken and waffles which I think was $ 29 and extra $ 12 for the foie gras. It was the largest dish that was ordered which had about 4 or 5 pieces of fried chicken, a salad, two jams, and half s biscuit with foie gras. Another dish was the wagyu burger ($ 19) which my dad said it was the best burger he ever had. The last two dishes were the corn chowder ($ 11) and the side of ratatouille ($ 10). I tried both and the chowder was ok but the ratatouille came with a delicious pesto sauce.
They also serve complimentary bread that comes warm with butter and is SOOO good but extremely dangerous because I could eat it nonstop. Overall I would highly recommend Feast. It is a little pricy for what it is but the food is worth it

Entering into Feast, you get a feeling of stepping back into a cozy cabin… with delicious contemporary American food that is. The brunch menu is a very simple $ 29 pre-​fixe. You start of with juice shots, parfait, and a plate of baked bites. This was great to munch on while we got our food. Then there are a list of plates to choose from. I got the mushroom tart filled with scrambled eggs and mushrooms on top and hubby got the Croque Madame. You can also pick an alcoholic or non-​alcoholic drink to come with your entrée (bellini, mimosa, beery mary, orange juice, or coffee.) We got the mimosa and bellini and were pretty satisfied. There are also some upgrades including carafes of the alcoholic beverages listed for $ 20.
Every piece of the meal was absolutely delicious and done to perfection. Every aspect of the restaurant, from the decoration to the food, is done to absolute perfection. It’s on the pricier side, but definitely stands out from the traditional brunch faire.
First time in Manhattan that I have been blown away by brunch. Thank you, Fellow Unilocalers!

One of the best, if not best brunch I’ve had. Admittedly, I’m not a brunch diehard as I go once a month but Feast exceeded my expectations.
Feast’s brunch is a pre-​fixe menu and the way it works is each person pays $ 29 for a brunch cocktail, assortment of cute pastries, juice shot, and a mini parfait, as well as your choice of a main dish. I especially loved this because I got to try a large variety of dishes and pastries in one sitting without feeling super stuffed. Everything we ordered was delicious so I’m pretty convinced that you can’t go wrong with whatever main dish you decide on getting. On our table, we had the omelette, wild mushroom puff pastry, and eggs benedict — all of which were highly recommended by our charming waiter (and me having sampled all of them)! Even though the pre fixe is quite pricey for brunch, I completely felt like it was worth it.
To add on top of the amazing food, Feast has the cutest décor and atmosphere. If you’re on the fence about it, I suggest you make it a date to go!
Tip: Make a reservation via OpenTable or call them to save a lot of waiting time. They typically have a lot of reservations available even though they’re busy.

Brunch is my absolute favorite meal of all; I don’t get around to it often because of infamous NYC wait times. There are way too many restaurants in our city to be waiting 2 hours for food. Thankfully, Feast takes reservations via OpenTable.
Their country rustic vibe is an interior style that I love. I imagine that this is how my own dining room would look. The tables are communal; you’ll find yourself comfortably sharing with other ‘Feasters’ unless you’ve got a large enough group.
For $ 29, you’ll receive:
— A beverage of your choice: either one glass of mimosa, bellini, «beery mary,» orange juice, OR bottomless drip coffee.
— ‘Basket’ of pastries: rectangular plate of mini pastries to share.
The sticky bun, loaf, and scone were all perfection. On all fronts: the right amount of sweet. I wished the portion sizes had been doubled.
— Yogurt parfait, juice shot, & canapé
A nice lead-​up into the main course. The apple yogurt and beet juice were especially pleasing.
— Main plate of food
I inquired about the pork belly benedict that many have referenced in their reviews. The menu changed by the time I went– the waiter had never even heard of it. Slightly disappointed, but I decided on the smoked salmon[red flannel hash, quail eggs].
The smoked salmon was divine, and the cubed beet and potato hash paired nicely with it. In case you were wondering, I got about 6 quail eggs on my dish. The quail desperately needed seasoning. I’m not sure if the blandness was intentional as to offset the saltiness from the salmon, but it definitely could have used salt.
My verdict:
Portion-​wise, it was just right. Take into consideration that I had a bowl of cereal before I left my house. Overall, the value of the meal was decent enough– not because the portions were large, but because I got to sample delicious bites ranging from sweet to savory.

Review is for brunch.
The décor/​environment is cute and hip. Brunch here is a $ 29 set menu that includes drinks and various small appetizer bites. I was a fan of the small bites but less so the entrees. I tried the pork belly Benedict which was very rich and thick due to the grits and the super buttery biscuit soaked with sauce. The pork belly was unfortunately very dry. It came with a soft boiled egg that is breaded and deep fried. Interesting concept but didn’t really add to the dish which was just too heavy and salty overall.
Also tried the croque madam, which turned out to be more of a grilled panini with prosciutto and egg. The egg inside was cooked all the way. Overall too salty again and nothing special.
I also got «bottomless coffee» that they never bothered to come and refill.
For $ 29 price tag I expected more.
Cute place to catch up with a friend (but aren’t all brunch places in NYC?) but I wouldn’t come for the food.

I’d caught notice of Feast prior to its fiasco with the Google Glass users [1], but despite several close attempts at making it there for dinner, I wasn’t able to make a visit until much later in the year. Thankfully, the restaurant had rolled out a full brunch menu by that time, so a painless reservation on OpenTable was all it took before I met up with a friend of mine for a weekend meal. The restaurant is conveniently situated in Union Square, and at 12:30PM, was still filling up with guests. There’s a fair number of two-​tops as well as a larger communal table, which is ideal for larger groups or families, and the exposed brick walls coupled with the greens and flowers placed on each table gives the sense of being inside a farmhouse.
For brunch, Feast offers only one set menu: a $ 26 prix fixe which lets guests choose a starting beverage and entrée, and provides a variety of amuses and breads for the table as well. I opted for the bottomless coffee while my friend went for the mimosa, and after wavering a little on the decision of the main course, eventually went with what had initially caught my eye. Our drinks were quickly brought over, and I’ll have to thank our server for filling it several times throughout the meal; I’ll never turn down a little more caffeine at the start of a day.
The amuses and breads were brought out shortly after. The latter were served in miniature sizes, and we got to nibble at a moist carrot muffin, a lightly sweetened white chocolate scone, and a rather messy sticky bun, all of which were tasty and tasted freshly baked. The former was served canapé style, and consisted of a refreshing cucumber consommé, a small cup of yogurt topped with granola and pineapple pieces, and a crostini topped with a sweet-​savory dollop of truffled ricotta. All of these starting bites did the job of whetting our appetites, but we were certainly looking forward to the following course.
Let’s talk about this Pork Belly Benedict, though. Any lover of Southern cuisine should immediately gravitate towards it — after all, does it get any better than poached eggs atop a slice of crispy pork belly, grits, and biscuits? There’s a handful of spinach thrown in (for color and variety, I assume), as well as a unique BBQ hollandaise that gives the benedict a smokey-​sweet flavor. Each element was done to a tee, however, and I was surprised that the biscuit halves were able to retain most of their texture despite the number of ingredients that had been layered on top.
I have to say that Feast does brunch very well, especially as they’ve reduced much of the uncertainty for their diners in offering a set menu. The quality in each dish was evident, and everything from the décor to the service only helped to ensure a good meal. I hope to return for dinner, which has even more options for both pairs and large groups… including a whole hog dinner (!).
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