Rusty Nail Brooklyn – American
Stepping into Rusty Nail Brooklyn feels like discovering a hidden, amber-hued retreat where the clink of crystal and the scent of charred botanicals set a moody, cinematic tone. The bar masterfully balances the elemental and the ethereal, swirling together notes of smoldering woodsmoke and crisp alpine air into sophisticated sips that evoke the rugged beauty of the natural world. It is a sanctuary designed for slow evenings and deep conversation, where the warm glow of the lounge illuminates a world of bold flavors and artisanal craft.
1701 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11230 https://rustynailbrooklyn.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Dairy-Free at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuengling Draft and Well Shot, Bloody Mary and Pitching Wedge. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pitching Wedge, Below Deck and Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pitching Wedge, Below Deck and Le Petit Champignon - Sparkling Brut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bloody Mary, Siren Song and Hot Apple Cider. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bloody Mary, Siren Song and Hot Apple Cider. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 25 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuengling Draft and Well Shot, Trapped In Amber and House Hot Toddy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuengling Draft and Well Shot, Trapped In Amber and House Hot Toddy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
Rusty Nail Brooklyn in Brooklyn has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pitching Wedge and Below Deck. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rusty Nail Brooklyn
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Siren Song | 0.4 g | 18 g |
| Rusty Espresso Martini | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Woodsmoke | 51.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Yuengling Draft and Well Shot | 53.2 g | 7 g |
| Canned Beer | 62.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Frozen Margarita | 19.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Below Deck | 2.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Bloody Mary | 7.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Trapped In Amber | 18.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Riptide | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Rusty Nail | 0 g | 0 g |
| Hot Apple Cider | 6.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for perfectly cooked steaks and high-quality ingredients, guests consistently leave feeling satisfied by the flavorful menu. Reviewers highlight the intimate setting and knowledgeable staff who provide attentive service, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed yet refined meal. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared beef, which diners praise for its consistent quality and reasonable pricing.
Menu
Seasonal Signature Cocktails
- Rusty Nail - $14: Dewars blended Scotch, Drambuie, lemon oil
- Trapped In Amber - $14: Four Roses bourbon, Pear Nectar, orchard cordial, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Alpine Climb - $14: Granja Mezcal, apricot brandy, grapefruit, elderberry liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Siren Song - $14: Mount Gay rum, passionfruit puree, marachino liqueur, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Woodsmoke - $14: Espolon Blanco tequila, ginger liqueur, luxardo marachino, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Brushfire - $14: Rittenhouse rye, apple cider, bonal aperitif, pommegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sand Dollar - $14: Tanteo habanero tequila, pear nectar, apricot, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Grey Dawn - $14: Four Roses bourbon, earl grey tea syrup, bitter orange, sweet vermouth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rusty Espresso Martini - $14: Titos vodka, Punt E Mes, Faretti espresso Liqueur, Brooklyn Roasting Cold Brew 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
- Riptide - $14: Granja Mezcal, amaretto, cinnamon, pommegranate, lime
Frozen Drinks
- Frozen Margarita - $12: House made. Flavors: Strawberry, mango, or passionfruit
Hot Drinks
- House Hot Toddy - $12: Whiskey, cinnamon syrup, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Apple Cider - $12: Fresh NY pressed hot cider, choice of liquor 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
- Lively Lodge - $13: Brandy, amaretto, vermouth, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bold Return - $13: Granja Mezcal, ginger liqueur, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Non-Alcoholic Signature Mocktails
- Pitching Wedge - $8: Earl grey, rosemary, grenadine, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Below Deck - $8: Cinnamon, mango, lime, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beer & Wine
- Draft Beer - $8: Rotating seasonal selection
- Canned Beer - $7: Rotating seasonal selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Le Petit Champignon - Sparkling Brut - $11: N.V. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- M. Dean - Sauvignon Blanc - $12: 2022 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Berger - Gruner Veltliner - $12: 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Isotta Manzoni - Sparkling Rose - $12: 2023 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bieler Sabine - Rose - $12: 2024 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Charles and Charles - Cabernet Sauvignon - $12: 2021 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bieler Pere et Fils - Cotes du Rhone - $12: 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Specials
- Yuengling Draft and Well Shot - $10: Combo special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bloody Mary - $9: Happy Hour Special Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Mimosa - $9: Happy Hour Special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Rusty Nail Brooklyn
- Is Rusty Nail Brooklyn dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rusty Nail Brooklyn has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuengling Draft and Well Shot, Bloody Mary and Pitching Wedge.
- What can I eat at Rusty Nail Brooklyn on a dairy-free diet?
- Yuengling Draft and Well Shot, Bloody Mary and Pitching Wedge carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rusty Nail Brooklyn have vegan options?
- Yes. 25 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Yuengling Draft and Well Shot and Trapped In Amber.
- Is Rusty Nail Brooklyn gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rusty Nail Brooklyn?
- Siren Song, at roughly 18g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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