Historic Brooklyn chophouse w/ stunning ambiance. Known for sensational fried chicken, seafood towers, classic steaks & must-try desserts like Baked Alaska.
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.
Step back in time at Gage & Tollner, a historic Brooklyn institution revived with a stunning 19th-century dining room. This classic American steakhouse offers a lively atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Indulge in their renowned fried chicken, lavish seafood towers, and expertly prepared steaks. Don't forget to save room for their sensational desserts, with the Baked Alaska and coconut layer cake being must-tries.
Gage & Tollner offers classic American cuisine with a focus on steaks, seafood, and Southern-inspired dishes. Popular recommendations include their sensational fried chicken, lavish seafood platters, and unique sides like butter-roasted hash browns. Desserts, particularly the Baked Alaska and coconut layer cake, are frequently highlighted as standouts. Some diners have noted that steak can be inconsistent, but other dishes and appetizers generally receive high praise.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Parker House Rolls, Butter-Roasted Hash Browns, She-Crab Soup, fried chicken, and the Baked Alaska for dessert. Classic steak cuts and raw bar items are also popular choices."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Gage & Tollner, praising its historic ambiance, classic American dishes, and exceptional desserts. While some note occasional inconsistencies in steak quality, the overall experience, including cocktails and sides, is highly regarded.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest steak quality can be inconsistent, and one comment mentioned the restaurant's location being on a grim stretch of road. Another noted that it can be a challenging reservation to secure.
"The Baked Alaska at Gage+Tollner in Brooklyn is highly recommended for including cherry ice cream and being very good."
Positive"Gage and Tollner is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"The coconut cake at Gage + Tollner is recommended."
Positive"This user enthusiastically endorsed Gage & Tollner and suggested having drinks at Sunken Harbor, a tiki bar upstairs, beforehand."
Positive"This commenter highlighted Gage & Tollner as the best option, also suggesting the tiki bar upstairs. They also mentioned Bamonte's for red sauce and Laser Wolf for Mediterranean, and Theodora or Miss Ada as other great choices."
Positive"This user simply recommended Gage & Tollner as a birthday dinner option."
Positive"The original poster found Gage and Tollner to be too fussy for their preference."
Negative"A suggestion for a steak restaurant."
Neutral"This user suggested reaching out to the pastry chef at Gage & Tollner, as she created a beautiful and delicious cake for a friend's celebration in a style similar to what the original poster is seeking."
Positive"The user recommends the Baked Alaska at Gage and Tollner."
Positive"The user mentions that the Baked Alaska at Gage & Tollner in Brooklyn is supposedly iconic."
Positive"This user described Gage and Tollner's Baked Alaska as phenomenal and confirmed its Brooklyn location."
Positive"Gage & Tollner is recommended for its historical appearance, looking like it's from 1890. The bar upstairs has an ornate shipwreck theme and is described as super fun."
Positive"This user mentioned Gage and Tollner's as a place for Baked Alaska, noting it's meant for a group."
Positive"Gage and Tollner was recommended as a quintessential NYC restaurant."
Neutral"Gage & Tollner was recommended as a quintessential NYC restaurant."
Neutral"This user listed Gage & Tollner as a suggestion for an upscale Italian restaurant or steakhouse."
Neutral"Gage and Tollner was recommended, particularly for downtown Manhattan dining."
Positive"Gage & Tollner was mentioned as a restaurant likely to receive many recommendations."
Positive"Gage & Tollner is listed as one of several establishments that offer a New York dining experience."
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