Buttermilk Channel
15 expert reviews
“His American bistro menu includes both grass-fed flatiron steak (presumably not from Governors Island) and buttermilk batterfried chicken.”
– New York Magazine
"This cozy restaurant is like a spirited slice of down-home Americana. Locals swear by comfort-food mainstays with emphasis on local and organic, especially the all-time fave." Full review
""Welcoming" "neighborhood vibes" and "terrific" "comfort food with a twist" make this "quaint" Carroll Gardens New American an "absolute fave"." Full review
"Yeah: buttermilk. As in buttermilk fried chicken, with cheddar waffles."
Michelin Plate
"Glossy, dark paint and large windows emanating a warm glow give this establishment an inviting, turn-of-the-century maritime feel." Full review
13.0
"With a friendly staff, reasonably priced comfort food, and an inviting ambience, it's hard to catch the subway home for a modern channel crossing back to Manhattan." Full review
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From the entree menu, we recommend the sweet potato and pumpkin pasta with black olive rosemary butter.
"The crowds that have descended on Buttermilk since it opened in November also speak to the kitchen’s efforts, the best of which are very fine indeed." Full review
"Buttermilk Channel has a way with the locals, and the menu emphasizes its hometown flavor." Full review
"It exceeded our expectations, not only when it comes to the menu of classic American guilty pleasures, but also the restrained and tasteful decor." Full review
"You can’t fault the restaurant for popularity, but a three-hour wait for a table doesn’t seem very neighborly." Full review
Best of NYC
"The long menu tends toward comfort food, and the charcuterie, some of it homemade, is a strong point." Full review