Red Hook Tavern – American
Stepping into this wood-paneled sanctuary feels like a warm embrace from old-school Brooklyn, where the amber glow of the bar and the hum of lively conversation create an instantly timeless atmosphere. The air carries the irresistible scent of searing beef and salt-crusted fries, anchoring an experience that elevates tavern staples into art forms, from the legendary, dry-aged burger to chilled platters of pristine seafood. It’s a corner of the city where the rugged charm of the waterfront meets the polished comfort of a leather booth, inviting guests to linger over stiff cocktails and the simple joy of a perfectly executed meal.
329 Van Brunt Street, NY 11231 +1-314-192-5352 https://www.redhooktavern.comRating: 4.3/5 (1138 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
What to order at Red Hook Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Tartare | 39.2 g | 49.6 g |
| Chopped Kale Salad | 72.3 g | 34.6 g |
| Chopped Kale Salad | 72.3 g | 34.6 g |
| Romaine Wedge Salad | 42.7 g | 34 g |
| Romaine Wedge Salad | 42.7 g | 34 g |
| Graft “Farm Flor” Cider | 0 g | 24.2 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Buck Wild | 101.5 g | 20.8 g |
| Mafaldine | 0 g | 17.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently celebrate Red Hook Tavern for its standout dry-aged burger, described as a thick, juicy alternative to smash burgers with deep flavor. Guests rave about the supporting menu items, particularly the massive wedge salad, hearty French onion soup, and excellent prawns, though pasta dishes receive mixed feedback. The atmosphere is frequently highlighted as warm and cozy with a genuine neighborhood vibe, complemented by friendly, attentive service whether sitting at the bustling bar or enjoying the crisp air outside.
Menu
Tavern Cocktails
- Tavern Julep - $17: Bourbon, Creme de Cacao, Cocchi Americano, Dash Lemon, Lots of Mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Luna de Margarita - $18: Blanco Tequila, Creme de Banane, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Buck Wild - $19: Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, Passion Fruit, Giffard, Braulio, Lime, Ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- On the Water Front (served hot) - $18: Chartreuse Verte, Goslings, Averna, Dry Vermouth, Mole Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Isle Old Fashioned - $20: Toki Blended Japanese Whisky, Giffard Pineapple, allspice dram, spicy jerk bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Martinis & ‘Tinis
Our takes on some of our favorite drinks that have gone, at one time or another, by the name Martini
- Alpin Glow - $18: London Dry Gin, Chartreuse Jeaune, Contartto Bianco, Italicus, Suze, Absinthe wash
- Spanish Gibson - $17: Choice of Vodka or London Dry Gin, Atxa Vino Vermouth, charred onion, rosemary
- Dukes Martini - $21: Overproof Gin & Vodka, Amalfi lemon oil, salted cucumber, Chambéry Vermouth, gordal olive. Served very cold.
- Cosmo No. 2 - $17: Vodka, VSOP Calvados, apricot, cranberry cordial, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Drop - $19: St. George citrus vodka, mango-chili liqueur, Benedictine, alpine bitters
- Caffè Amaro - $18: Forthave Marseille, Ramazzotti Amaro, Kalani Coconut, Stumptown Cold Brew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Wines by the Glass
- Guy Mea “L’Assemblage” 1er Cru NV - $28: Champagne, France (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Terrevive “PerFranco” 2021 - $16: Modena, Italy (Salamino di Santa Croce) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Maison des Ardoisière “Silice Blanc” 2024 - $19: Savoie, France (Jacquére) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tenuta di Fessina “Erse” 2024 - $18: Etna, Sicily, Italy (Carricante) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rijckaert Bourgogne Blanc 2023 - $17: Burgundy, France (Chardonnay) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lagar de Costa “Naranjo” 2023 - $16: Raìs Baixs, Spain (Albariño) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Domaine les Terres Promises Rosé 2024 - $17: Provence, France (Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Weingut Schödl “Super Nova” 2023 - $19: Loidesthal, Austria (Pinot Noir, Sankt Laurent) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Château de Chambert 2018 - $21: Cahors, France (Malbec) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Nicholas Altare Dolcetto 2023 - $19: Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy (Dolcetto) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Suertes del Marques “La Solana” 2022 - $18: Valle de la Orotava, Tenerife, Spain (Listan Negro) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Graft “Farm Flor” Cider - $12: Newburgh, New York (12 oz can) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beer
- A Tribute to McSorley’s Ale House Light or Dark - $9: 12 oz mug · 5.5% or 4.7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wild East “Patience & Fortitude” Pilsner - $9: Brooklyn, NYC 16 oz · 5.1% Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Other Half “Green City” IPA - $9: Brooklyn, NYC 16 oz · 7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Boulevard Brewing Co. “Farmhouse Saison” - $12: Kansas City, MO 10 oz · 8.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Guinness Draught - $10: Dublin, Ireland 16 oz · 4.2%
- Rothaus Pilsner - $11: Grafenhausen-Rothaus, Germany 12 oz bottle · 5.1% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Duvel Blond - $15: Breendonk, Belgium 11.2 oz bottle · 8.5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Good Time N/A IPA - $7: New York 12 oz can · <.5%
Dinner - Starters & Salads
- Demi Baguette - $12: Cultured butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- East Coast Oysters - $24: Seasonal Accompainments Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Cocktail - $12: Bun’s fancy cocktail sauce, Old Bay Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mortadella - $20: Truffle pecorino, olive oil, bread, cultured butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Steak Tartare - $26: Whole grain mustard, cornichon, caper, horseradish, matchstick potatoes, egg yolk, grilled sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Country Ham Croquettes - $16: One-year aged white cheddar, dijonnaise, rye bread crumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- French Onion Soup - $18: Sourdough, Austrian Gruyère
- Chopped Kale Salad - $18: Granny Smith apples, toasted almonds, two-year aged Gouda, Champagne Dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Romaine Wedge Salad - $21: Bleu cheese, pickled mustard seed, sourdough crumbs, Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon with buttermilk herb dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Head-on Prawns - $20: Garlic mojo, herbed butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- PEI Mussels - $26: Spicy tomato broth, ‘nduja sausage, fines herbes, charred sourdough
Dinner - Mains & Pasta
- Mafaldine - $28: Mushroom Stroganoff, Sour Cream, Scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carbonara - $26: Bucatini, guanciale, grana padano, egg yolk Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cavatelli - $28: Oxtail ragu, garlic breadcrumbs
- Fish and Chips - $28: Tartar sauce, malt vinegar, frites Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Striped Bass - $36: Butter beans, manila clams, salsa verde, lardo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger - $32: American cheese, white onion, frites Dietary tags: Low-Carb
- Roasted Chicken - $38: Yukon Gold mash, chicken gravy, thyme Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Smoked Pork Chop - $35: Braised cabbage, sweet pepper relish, grits Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- 45-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In New York Strip - $130: Creamed spinach, rosemary butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Dinner - Desserts
- Rainbow Cookies - $12: Classic New York treats by our friends at Hafley Baked. Contains almonds. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet - $12: Two scoops. Handcrafted by our friends at Dolce Brooklyn. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fior di Latte Gelato - $12: Homemade hot fudge, candied pecans. Handcrafted by our friends at Dolce Brooklyn. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Lunch - Starters & Salads
- Demi Baguette - $12: Cultured butter, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- East Coast Oysters - $20: Seasonal accompaniments Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $12: Bun’s fancy cocktail sauce, Old Bay sprinkle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Country Ham Croquettes - $16: One-year aged white cheddar, dijonnaise, rye bread crumbs
- French Onion Soup - $18: Sourdough, Austrian Gruyère
- Chopped Kale Salad - $18: Granny Smith apples, toasted almonds, two-year aged Gouda, Champagne Dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Romaine Wedge Salad - $21: Bleu cheese, pickled mustard seed, sourdough crumbs, Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon with buttermilk herb dressing
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $24: Little gem, radicchio, Belgian endive, garlic croutons, boquerones, grana padano Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Lunch - Mains & Sandwiches
- Mafaldine - $28: Mushroom Stroganoff, Sour Cream, Scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carbonara - $26: Guanciale, pecorino, egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Cavatelli - $28: Oxtail ragu, garlic breadcrumbs
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $21: Melted Brie, Ginger Gold Apple, Esme Arugula Cranberry Aioli on Toasted Ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Fish and Chips - $28: Tartar sauce, malt vinegar, frites Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Dry Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger - $32: American cheese, white onion, frites Dietary tags: Low-Carb
Lunch - Desserts
- Rainbow Cookies - $12: Classic New York treats by our friends at Hafley Baked. Contains almonds. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet - $12: Two scoops. Handcrafted by our friends at Dolce Brooklyn. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fior di Latte Gelato - $12: Homemade hot fudge, candied pecans. Handcrafted by our friends at Dolce Brooklyn. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Hook Tavern
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Red Hook Tavern offers a warm, cozy atmosphere with a genuine neighborhood vibe, wood-paneled decor, and an old-school Brooklyn feel.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the legendary dry-aged burger, salt-crusted fries, massive wedge salad, hearty French onion soup, and excellent prawns.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The specific hours of operation for Red Hook Tavern are not included in the provided restaurant information.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Red Hook Tavern is categorized as expensive, represented by a price level of $$$.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include sorbet; keto and low-carb items include oysters and shrimp cocktail; gluten-free options include gelato, sorbet, oysters, and shrimp.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Red Hook Tavern is rated 4.3/5 and categorized as expensive ($$$), with diners praising the high-quality dry-aged burger and service.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- East Coast Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail accommodate keto and gluten-free diets, while Sorbet serves vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free needs.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.3/5, diners celebrate the dry-aged burger and cozy atmosphere, though pasta dishes receive mixed feedback from some guests.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.3/5, this expensive ($$$) American tavern offers a thick dry-aged burger alternative to common smash burgers and cozy neighborhood vibes.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Red Hook Tavern offers a warm, cozy, wood-paneled atmosphere with a genuine old-school Brooklyn neighborhood vibe and a bustling bar.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Red Hook Tavern?
- Steak Tartare, at roughly 49.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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