"Great food, friendly service. It’s simple fare but really satisfying."
"While the menu isn't extensive, the food is awesome and the people who work at Brindle Room are too."
"The steakhouse burger I think it was called, will change your life."
"Hands down some of the best food I’ve had in a while!! The steak was so juicy and flavorful I could’ve eaten like five of them!!"
"Every time I’ve been to NYC I’ve made a stop to Brindle Room for the burger and it has never disappointed. It’s the best burger in the world and I would eat it weekly if I lived in town."
"Their steakhouse burger is simply legendary... made from ground ribeyes and charred to perfection with american cheese and caramelized onions."
"Food was great. Dates and sprouts for starters. Burgers, truffle fries and steak for dinner. We all loved every bite."
Cons:
"All in all, over-priced and not worth the trek to Avenue C."
"The burgers are fine — Corner Bistro-esque. Nothing special and thus also not worth $21-$22."
"Super disappointed. Poor service and unimpressive food."
"Save your money and go to McDonald's... the burger itself was small, boring, and unsatisfying."
"The burger was overcooked, not medium, but well!"
"Came here for the burger, and it’s probably $7 too expensive."
"Not worth $25 and disgusting."
Service
Pros:
"Saw this place on TV we had to go for the Burger and I have to say I wasn't disappointed... the service was great would definitely be going back."
"Drinks and social vibe are upbeat fun; a great addition to the Lower East Side cool scene but without any attitude."
"Super quick service and really friendly relaxed staff."
"Despite unavoidable things that happened causing a short 30 min delay, we really enjoyed brindle room and hope to return soon."
"Service: Excellent, everyone were professional and the place is quite small but cozy."
"The service was fast and attentive."
"The service was great and the vibe was great as well."
Cons:
"When the waiter finally took our order, I asked about the chicken and he said it came with kale. When it arrived, there was just mashed potato and no kale."
"The staff was very polite, but sort of inattentive, took a while before came along from the kitchen to take the order - and later when we wanted to call for the cheque."
"We walked into the establishment and the hostess saw us and made us stand in the doorway for somewhere between 10 and 15 minutes."
"The one thing I wouldn't come here for is great service. The waiter/bartender was curt and too the point bordering on monosyllabic."
"Had such high hopes for the Brindle room after Virginia’s closed during the pandemic. Upon ordering the burger it was recommended that both be cooked medium yet it still came out raw (not rare) and wasn’t immediately taken back to the kitchen."
"So, service was terrible. My friends burger was sent like ice cold rare."
"Went for the first time in a couple of months and was disappointed- Waited 40 min for our food during brunch hours with only 3 other tables full."
Ambiance
Pros:
"This feels like a right proper bistro, and if I lived in the neighborhood I would absolutely make it a regular visit."
"The place is super small but very nicely setup, with the exception of the washroom...."
"Great food and an cozy yet lively atmosphere. Only seats about 30 or some people, so every order gets the chefs full attention."
"It's a nice cozy place. They have coat check which is convenient due to the fact I visited during winter."
"It’s such a cute place I highly recommend coming to grab a bite and some drinks to catch up with friends."
"A sweet space. The new space is bigger than the last and it’s lost some of the cozier vibes, but it’s great to sit down and not need a reservation."
"Everything is packed with flavor, and served by wonderful staff who seem genuinely glad to be working at such a special spot."
Cons:
"However, there were too many people with good clothes. It made me feel self conscious and low on self esteem."
"Space was packed and very loud, hard to hear."
"Very 'fancy' atmosphere, presentation, and price for pretty simple food."
"Came here for brunch and was kind of disappointed... it tasted like something I could've made at home."
"Terrible “brunch”. Sausage was actually a hamburger patty covered in soy sauce."
"Second time I've been to this establishment in a week time frame... totally unprofessional and blatantly disrespectful."
"Toast was $7 & burnt black."
Value
Pros:
"Went for brunch. Food was tasty, service friendly, and mimosas cheap at $5."
"The prices are very reasonable, and the space is small, but homey."
"If you want one of the best burgers in New York for a reasonable price, than you have the right place."
"The price reflects the excellence put into it, at $18, worth every penny."
"A true hole in the wall and a real hidden gem."
"One of the best burgers I've ever had."
"This is one of the best burgers I've had in a long time."
Cons:
"Their beer glasses smelled like an unclean industrial steam cleaner in a school cafeteria."
"Especially at the price point of $16, higher quality would be expected in this competitive city."
"Not worth $25 and disgusting."
"Imagine paying $10 for a single pickle, cut into chips. and deep fried. It's one pickle, Michael. What could it cost? Well, $10 to the Brindle Room."
"My only complaint is the price to volume ratio."
"Came here for the burger, and it’s probably $7 too expensive."
"Interesting to see all the raving reviews on their burger. My husband got it and considers it good, but it wasn’t the best burger he has had. It’s pretty pricey for a simple burger and fries are extra."