Velvet Lounge – American
Stepping into Velvet Lounge feels like entering a hidden sanctuary of plush textures and dim, amber lighting, where the air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling Margherita pizzas and warm, salted pretzels. This intimate retreat invites guests to linger over artfully arranged charcuterie boards and bowls of creamy spinach and artichoke dip, offering a sophisticated yet effortless backdrop for shared plates and slow-sipping evenings.
174 Broadway https://velvetbrooklyn.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Velvet Lounge
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Wings (Full Tray) | 64.2 g | 94 g |
| Arugula Salad (Half Tray) | 3 g | 49.2 g |
| Arugula Salad (Full Tray) | 3 g | 49.2 g |
| Bottled Beer | 24.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Catering Hummus | 45.9 g | 29.8 g |
| Catering Charcuterie & Cheese | 11.9 g | 28.8 g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 28.7 g | 20.8 g |
| Farfalle Pasta Alla Salmon (Half Tray) | 4.1 g | 20.7 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Catering Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 3.3 g | 19 g |
| Sausage & Peppers (Half Tray) | 12.4 g | 18.9 g |
| Marinated Olives | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 25:00
- Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 26:00
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the consistent quality across the menu, from the flavorful appetizers to the main courses, with many highlighting the standout desserts as a must-try finale. Reviewers frequently praise the warm and professional service that creates a welcoming atmosphere, making it a top choice for those seeking a high-quality and memorable dining experience.
Menu
Small Plates
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board - $22: selection of aged meats and cheeses, hot honey, crackers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $13: chickpea puree, tahini, fresh lemon, olive oil, served with toasted naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $12: gluten-free chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Meatballs - $20: beef meatballs, hummus, toasted naan Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salted Pretzel - $10: cheddar cheese, hot honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $17 Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Dips & Apps
- Catering Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $80: cold, rich & creamy blend of spinach, artichokes & cheese. served in a bread bowl with toasted baguette slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Hummus - $80: blend of ground garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon & fresh thyme. served w/ toasted naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Balls (Dozen) - $40 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad (Half Tray) - $60: tomatoes, fennel, olives, shaved parmigiano-reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad (Full Tray) - $80: tomatoes, fennel, olives, shaved parmigiano-reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Finger Food
- Catering Charcuterie & Cheese - $160: aged sausage, manchego, parmigiano-reggiano. served with spicy olives & gourmet crackers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings (Full Tray) - $140 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Meatballs (48 pcs) - $80 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Phyllo Pastries (48 pcs) - $120 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas (50 pieces) - $125: chicken or beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas (100 pieces) - $225: chicken or beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Hot Trays
- Sausage & Peppers (Half Tray) - $90 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Mediterranean (Half Tray) - $80 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farfalle Pasta Alla Salmon (Half Tray) - $90: grilled salmon with garlic, lemon, and white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana (Half Tray) - $90 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ziti (Half Tray) - $90 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusilli Zucchini (Half Tray) - $80 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Handcrafted Cocktails
- Velvet 74 - $17: gin, prosecco, creme de cassis, raspberry, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Catch Him In The Rye - $17: rye whiskey, creme de cassis, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Hasta Mañana - $17: jalapeño infused tequila, scotch, creme de violette, maraschino, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- It Gets Better (It Doesn't) - $17: vodka, pomegranate, lime, cinnamon, cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gin There, Done That - $17: gin, campari, amaretto, sweet vermouth, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Rum Forrest, Rum - $17: rum, elderflower, ginger, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- L'Italiano - $17: aperol, ginger, hibiscus anise, amaretto, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Espresso Martinis
- Nutty Girl - $17: vodka, frangelico, espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Whiskey Business - $17: bourbon, drambuie, espresso, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Wake Up Call - $17: tequila, mezcal, coffee liquor, espresso, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- The Willyburg - $17: mezcal, campari, espresso, orange zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Nutty Boy - $17: whiskey, peanut butter, espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- No Bailing - $17: scotch, amaretto, baileys, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Wine
- Santa Julia Chardonnay (Glass) - $15: mendoza, arg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Starborough Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $14: marlborough, nz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lamoreaux Landing Riesling (Glass) - $14: finger lakes, ny Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Massaya White (Glass) - $16: sauvignon blanc, beqaa valley, le Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Massaya Rosé (Glass) - $15: cinsault, beqaa valley, le Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Massaya Red (Glass) - $19: grenache noir, beqaa valley, le Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Solitude Côtes du Rhône (Glass) - $14: syrah, rhône valley, fr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Substance Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $16: columbia valley, wa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Beer
- Draft Beer - $10: brooklyn lager, guinness, rotating ipa, or seasonal
- Bottled Beer - $10: almaza, stella, heineken, victoria, or bell's ipa
- N/A Beer - $10: athletic brewing golden or ipa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beverages
- Ginger Up Buttercup - $9: ginger, lemon, tonic 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
- Rosemary Tea Refresher - $9: rosemary, green tea, lemon, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- The Pomegranate - $9: pomegranate, lemon, cinnamon, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- A Sundae in Brooklyn - $12: organic vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, toasted almonds, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato - $7: vanilla bean ice cream topped with espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Velvet Lounge
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Velvet Lounge specializes in American cuisine, featuring a menu of shared plates like Margherita pizzas, charcuterie boards, and spinach dip.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include Margherita pizzas, salted pretzels, charcuterie boards, spinach and artichoke dip, and highly-praised standout desserts.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests praise the consistent food quality, standout desserts, and professional service, resulting in a positive 4.0/5 rating for this high-quality experience.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Velvet Lounge is distinguished by its intimate, plush atmosphere, professional service, and high-quality American dishes like Margherita pizzas and charcuterie.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Velvet Lounge by visiting their website at https://velvetbrooklyn.com/.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include hummus, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature arugula salad, affogato, and various Mediterranean-style appetizers.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a sophisticated, intimate ambiance featuring plush textures, dim amber lighting, and warm, professional service that creates a welcoming atmosphere.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting consistent food quality, standout desserts, and warm, professional service.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant maintains a website at https://velvetbrooklyn.com/, though the provided data does not explicitly mention online ordering options.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Velvet Lounge offers an upscale, intimate dining experience with sophisticated shared plates, professional service, and expensive ($$$) pricing.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Velvet Lounge?
- Buffalo Wings (Full Tray), at roughly 94g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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