Incredible New American fare w/ standout sticky toffee pudding & swordfish. Reservations tough but worth it for a top-tier dining experience.
This Brooklyn gem has captured the hearts and taste buds of many, with patrons frequently declaring it the best meal they've had in NYC. The atmosphere is consistently praised as low-key and vibey, making for an exceptional dining experience. The menu, featuring New American cuisine with a focus on small plates and an extensive wine selection, offers several standout dishes. The 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' is a recurring favorite, often described as perfect, while the 'Grilled Swordfish' and 'Veal Medallions' also receive high marks for their exquisite flavors and textures. Don't miss the 'House Bread,' a sourdough delight served with cultured butter that many agree is worth the extra cost. For those seeking unique flavors, the 'Rock Shrimp Rice' is a must-try, reminiscent of uni. While the majority rave about the consistently top-notch food and service, a few diners have found the offerings a bit too simple or underwhelming. Securing a reservation can be a challenge, but many feel the effort is well worth it.
The cuisine is described as New American, with a focus on wine bar food and small plates. Standout dishes include the 'Sticky Toffee Pudding,' which is frequently called perfect, and the 'Grilled Swordfish' which is praised for its buttery, salty, garlicky flavor. The 'House Bread' served with cultured butter is also a highlight, considered worth paying for. Other highly recommended items are the 'Rock Shrimp Rice,' described as having an uni-like flavor, and the 'Veal Medallions.' While most feedback is positive, some diners found the food to be too simple or underwhelming, and one mention of 'gnocchi fritti' stated it was disappointing. The menu changes frequently.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' and the 'Grilled Swordfish.' The 'House Bread' is also a must-try, as is the 'Rock Shrimp Rice.'"
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, frequently calling it the best meal they've had in NYC, consistently top-notch, and incredible. Many highlight the attentive service, low-key vibe, and the overall dining experience as exceptional. However, a few found the food underwhelming or too simple, and one commenter experienced horrible service, though the food and wine were still superb. Reservations are noted as being very difficult to secure.
Important Note
Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure. Some diners have found the food to be underwhelming or too simple, and a few have experienced poor service.
"Recommends The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. While primarily a wine bar, it serves food and is mentioned in an Italian food context."
Positive"User recommended Roman’s, Cecily, Ops, and Four Horseman as restaurants that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"User recommended Four Horseman as a restaurant that recently 'wow'd' them."
Positive"Highly praises the sticky toffee pudding from The Four Horsemen, calling it a memorable dessert they still think about."
Positive"The user CoochieSnotSlurper found that Four Horsemen lived up to the hype."
Positive"The user morosehuman felt Four Horsemen lived up to the hype."
Positive"The user MurrayPloppins has basically never been disappointed by Four Horsemen, suggesting bar seating for better service."
Positive"The commenter highlights The Four Horseman in Williamsburg for having the 'right vibe' and 'excellent food.' They note it's atmospheric in the evening, though lunch might be easier for securing a table."
Positive"Four Horsemen is highlighted as an affordable, non-fine dining NYC restaurant that holds a Michelin star. The author expresses surprise that more establishments of this type are not similarly recognized by the guide."
Positive"Author recommended Four Horsemen in Brooklyn, noting it can be hard to book."
Neutral"The Four Horsemen was disappointing, though the wine and veal skewers were amazing."
Negative"The food at Four Horsemen felt like "elevated and refined wine bar snacks," not a full meal, and nothing truly wowed the author."
Negative"The commenter had a disappointing experience at Four Horsemen, with inattentive service and underwhelming food despite the hype."
Negative"The service at Four Horsemen was horrible, but the food and wine were superb."
Neutral"Four Horsemen was good but didn't wow the author, possibly because they needed more food later."
Neutral"The Four Horsemen is a solid restaurant choice."
Positive"Four Horsemen consistently provides the best dining experience in the city, especially considering the price and casual atmosphere."
Positive"Author suggested Four Horsemen for the dinner."
Neutral"The user agrees Four Horsemen is enjoyable, describing the food as simple and subtle in the best way, though the environment takes time to settle into. They prefer it for lunch."
Positive"The user lists The Four Horsemen among several NYC restaurants that they believe live up to their hype."
Positive"The user strongly disagrees about Four Horsemen, describing a very underwhelming and simple (in a bad way) food experience, compounded by extremely cramped tables."
Negative"The user states that while it's a huge pain to get a table at Four Horsemen, it is completely worth the effort once you do."
Positive"Recommends The Four Horsemen as a good 1-star Michelin restaurant."
Positive"Lists Four Horsemen as one of the best places in New York."
Positive"Liked Four Horsemen during a recent food trip."
Positive"Recommends Four Horsemen among other restaurants like One White Street and Minetta for lunch at the bar, while advising against Carbone."
Positive"Agrees with other commenters that Four Horsemen is fantastic and specifically praises their Oeuf Mayonnaise as being very good."
Positive"Mentions that Four Horsemen's menu changes frequently but to look out for the Oeuf Mayonnaise and Sorana Beans in Brodo."
Positive"States that Four Horsemen (and Torrisi) are fantastic but have very tough reservations."
Positive"Highly recommends Four Horsemen, calling it incredible. Advises trying for a walk-in at 5 PM as reservations are difficult."
Positive"Suggests trying Four Horsemen at non-peak times due to difficulty in securing reservations."
Neutral"Wishes they could visit The Four Horsemen."
Positive"Finds 4 horsemen incredible but wishes it wasn't so hard to get a reservation."
Positive"Listed as one of the commenter's recent favorite restaurants."
Positive"The original poster acknowledges Four Horsemen looks great but is saving Brooklyn exploration, including this spot, for a future trip."
Neutral"Commenter states Four Horsemen is absolutely worth visiting, especially for wine lovers."
Positive"Recommends 4 horseman in Brooklyn as amazing."
Positive"Commenter declares Four Horsemen their favorite restaurant anywhere in the world, despite living far away in SF."
Positive"Commenter hasn't had Four Horsemen's sticky toffee pudding but plans to visit soon based on the recommendation."
Neutral"In comparison to The Snail, this commenter believes Four Horsemen's sticky toffee pudding is superior."
Positive"Commenter mentions that dining at Four Horsemen might facilitate entry into the affiliated bar/club Nightmoves, which can be selective."
Neutral"This commenter found the rock shrimp rice to be exceptionally good, describing it as one of the best things they've eaten recently with an 'uni-like' flavor."
Positive"This commenter notes that Four Horsemen is opening a new, more Italian-leaning restaurant on the same block."
Neutral"Commenter had a great experience, praising the kind service despite being late and highlighting the rock shrimp rice and swordfish sauce. They found the sticky toffee pudding really good, though preferred versions elsewhere."
Positive"This commenter declares Four Horsemen their favorite restaurant in the city right now, stating they do everything right."
Positive"Commenter notes the house bread is exceptionally good and worth paying for. Their favorite dish from a past visit was the Spanish Mackerel."
Positive"A local resident finds the restaurant consistently top-notch on walk-in visits. The sticky toffee pudding was particularly memorable."
Positive"Commenter states Four Horsemen consistently provides the best dining experience they've had in the city."
Positive"OP considers this the best meal they've had in NYC in 1.5 years, praising the attentive service, low-key vibe, and specific dishes like swordfish and sticky toffee pudding."
Positive"Considers Four Horseman to be just 'fine'."
Neutral"Not even in the same league as Four horsemen."
Positive"Four Horsemen is a lot more special and unique."
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