A revived Brooklyn institution w/ historic charm, killer cocktails & classic American fare. Stellar seafood towers, fried chicken & desserts.
Step back in time at Gage & Tollner, a beautifully revived Brooklyn institution serving classic American dishes like steaks, chops, seafood towers, and sensational fried chicken.
Willa Moore reviews Gage & Tollner, a historic Downtown Brooklyn steakhouse that blends old-world charm with a modern feel, highlighting its martinis, raw bar, and special occasion appeal.
This historic Brooklyn establishment, open since 1892, offers a captivating dining experience with its timeless ambiance of vintage mirrors, cherry wood, and brass chandeliers. It balances its charming atmosphere with a menu of substantial, well-executed dishes. Highlights include impressive seafood towers, hearty steaks, and a standout fried chicken inspired by Edna Lewis, making it a perfect spot for any occasion.
Gage & Tollner offers a classic American menu with standout dishes including impressive seafood towers, a highly praised fried chicken (inspired by Edna Lewis), and a popular Baked Alaska for dessert. While steaks are generally good, some reviews mention inconsistency. The Parker House Rolls and butter-roasted hash browns are frequently recommended sides.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Parker House Rolls, butter-roasted hash browns, seafood towers, the fried chicken, and the Baked Alaska for dessert. Their martinis are also frequently praised."
Customers largely have a positive view of Gage & Tollner, praising its historic ambiance, well-executed classic American dishes, and excellent cocktails. There are some mixed reviews regarding steak consistency and price point, but overall sentiment is high for special occasions.
Important Note
Some diners find the steak to be inconsistent or overpriced for the quality. The location, while historic, has been described by some as being on a grim stretch of road, with surrounding demolition and odors noted.
"Gage and Tollner was described as wonderful by a commenter."
Positive"The original poster found Gage & Tollner to have a beautiful aesthetic and be within walking distance, thanking the user for the recommendation."
Positive"This user recommended Gage & Tollner in downtown Brooklyn as an option if the user is willing to consider Brooklyn, highlighting its historic nature and steakhouse vibes."
Positive"The appetizers and cocktails, particularly the Old Fashioneds, are highly recommended at Gage & Tollner."
Positive"The user expresses great enjoyment of Gage & Tollner."
Positive"The Devils on Horseback, chocolate cake, and other suggested items are recommended."
Positive"Both the roasted chicken and fried chicken at Gage & Tollner are excellent. The butter-roasted hash browns and Parker rolls are good for sharing. The Baked Alaska is good, but other desserts like cake slices or a chocolate mousse were more impressive."
Positive"At Gage & Tollner, Parker house rolls are a must-try. Also consider oysters Rockefeller, their version of clams casino, and the crab cake. While the fried chicken is good, the focus is on steak and seafood."
Positive"The She Crab soup at Gage & Tollner is highly praised."
Positive"In response to a concern about Parker house rolls being too filling at Gage & Tollner, it's noted that leftovers can be taken home."
Positive"At Gage & Tollner, consider ordering Parker rolls, tempura mushrooms, fried chicken, and the Baked Alaska."
Positive"The recommendation is to order everything at Gage & Tollner."
Positive"When visiting Gage & Tollner, consider the house rolls, clams kimisino, or raw bar items for starters. For sides, butter-roasted hash potatoes and spinach are good choices. For steak, stick to a classic cut. The Baked Alaska is a signature dessert, but the sundae might be more interesting."
Positive"The Baked Alaska is recommended as a dish to try."
Positive"There's a question about whether the highly recommended Parker house rolls at Gage & Tollner might be too filling."
Neutral"Gage & Tollner is described as a fine establishment with a good-looking, landmarked space, but the food is considered nothing special."
Neutral"The commenter had a phenomenal experience in the private dining room at Gage & Tollner with a small group, praising the food, service, and cocktails as 10/10."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Gage & Tollner, recounting a positive solo dining experience on an anniversary. The staff was exceptionally kind and attentive, the food (turtle soup, clams Kimsino, wedge salad) was great, and the martini lived up to its name. The meal fit within the budget, and the service even improved after staff learned of the occasion."
Positive"Gage and Tollner is mentioned as a potential suggestion."
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