Elevated New American in Red Hook, praised for its cozy ambiance and flawless dishes like the chocolate cake, though some find it pricey.
This Red Hook establishment offers an elevated New American dining experience, noted as a standout opening in the neighborhood. While praised for its cozy, relaxing atmosphere and excellent service, customer opinions on the food vary. Dishes like the flawless baguette and decadent chocolate cake are highly recommended, though some find the pricing steep for the overall quality.
The food receives a range of feedback, with the chocolate cake and baguette being highlighted as exceptional. However, some reviews suggest that certain dishes, like the $18 salad, are overpriced, and one commenter found the overall quality to be poor.
"The chocolate cake is a standout, highly recommended with a tip to order it with sauces on the side. The baguette and other dishes like zucchini flowers, cafe salad, chicken, cod, and apricot tart have also been described as flawless."
Overall customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising the restaurant's ambiance and specific dishes, while others find the quality inconsistent or the prices too high.
Important Note
Some diners find the restaurant's offerings, particularly appetizers like the salad, to be on the expensive side.
"This commenter had a 'meh' experience at Cafe Kestrel."
Neutral"This is described as a small, elevated New American restaurant and the best opening in Red Hook since Hometown BBQ."
Positive"Cafe Kestrel was recommended as part of a general list of restaurants to try for the user looking for new dining experiences."
Positive"User haribobosses points to Cafe Kestrel's $18 cheapest appetizer (a salad) as another instance of the New York Times reviewing restaurants that are not affordable for most people."
Negative"The user was surprised by the number of restaurants on the list they had visited, specifically mentioning Cafe Kesteral as one of the worst offenders. They found the quality of these restaurants, including Cafe Kesteral, to be generally bad."
Negative"The user recently visited Cafe Kestrel in Red Hook, finding it very chill and delicious. They highly recommend it."
Positive"Recommends Cafe Kestrel in Red Hook, saying it's very worth the trip."
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