Otis

We had a big group to try out all the dishes they have on the menu. Overall it was great! My favorite is their breads: so soft and fresh. The grilled shrimp dish is also amazing. My least favorite is mussels because I have had elsewhere better. Most of the dishes are on the salty side, with a lot of sauces (especially for the salad) and it's not really exactly my preference.Staff is attentive. Drinks are bomb! Will try to come back!

Came here for a date night to celebrate my SO's new job. We were promptly seated at the chef's counter and loved getting to watch them create such beautiful dishes. The good:1. Delicious food - we were really impressed by the apps & sides this visit - the curry soup (rotating), breads & spreads (ricotta & fig mustard jam - rotating) and roasted rainbow carrots over smoked hummus.2. Yummy cocktails - can't recommend the Love Her Madly enough; it's not too sweet.3. Excellent service - very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff from the hostess up front to the waitstaff. We go thru water so quickly and appreciated that our bottle was promptly refilled. Orders came out at a good pace and we never felt rushed. The not as good:1. Price for portion, but c'est la vie nowadays, I guess. Our mains - the Hokkaido Scallops and Branzino - while delicious and bursting with flavor, had very little seafood. For nearly $40 each, we expected more than 3 scallops & 1 uni for the Hokkaido dish (it was mostly risotto) and a whole fish for the other.2. Dessert - would love to see at least 1 more option, perhaps a fruit-based one for a light freshness. We had the sticky toffee pudding, and while good, it wasn't what we expected. The toffee sauce was not the typical sugar & butter base but a salted dark chocolate ganache (perhaps there was an accidental swap? The brownie dessert comes with ganache so perhaps there was a mix-up). We were tipsy at this point and just accepted that this may have been a creative take on the dessert lol. Overall, lovely experience and we will return for special occasions.

Ambiance is great - comfortable, sexy and hip. Lots of bar space though it is a little tight. Good is excellent. I got the 24 oz ribeye - I was hungry - and it did not disappoint. One of the best ribeyes I've had, nicely displayed and delicious. Desserts looked amazing too but after 24 oz...well, game over. Only 4 star because bar was tight and they charged me $8 for two pieces of sourdough bread after I ordered the $100 ribeye. Come on guys.

Definitely going to be in my rotation of restaurants! The ambiance is incredible - with being greeted by a bar and lounge right as you enter. The restaurant is further in and the whole space just feels inviting. I got the carrots, mussels, and pork braised pasta. Each dish that came out only got better and better. The pork pasta is a must get.

Incredible meal. There's so much love that goes into each well seasoned dish. I was impressed with every bite. Dishes are served family style and the portions are shareable. The soup and salad were a meal. The pork shoulder pasta and sticky toffee pudding was pure indulgence. The staff were warm and friendly. They gave us time with ordering and could accommodate as needed. The style is understated elegance. Beautiful glass light fixtures create a warm environment, offsetting the rustic wood furnishings. The lounge, complete with two oversized plush couches at the front, is a comfortable spot to wait while they ready your table. Reservations are recommended and they will charge if you are a no show. Otis is a standout for the neighborhood.

We had a great time at Otis. We were seated at the counter with a perfect view of the open kitchen. The mezcal based cocktail I ordered was a great surprise. I normally don't like mezcal but this was perfectly balanced with the yellow chartreuse it was mixed with among other delicious ingredients.The bread was delicious and came with butter and a specialty daily dip which was eggplant based on this particular day. The bread was a mix of a focaccia and then a sourdough. I only partook in the sourdough which was delicious. Admittedly, I had too much of it especially since we also enjoyed some with our mussels. The mussels came in a gorgeous sauce with parsley and tomato. The host (maybe manager?) came around and offered to select some amaros for us which we took him up on along with a shot of espresso. We loved the selections and appreciated the offer after such a filling meal. All in all it was delicious and service was exceptional. I would recommend this spot to others!

Been a few years so I figure it's time for an updated review. First off, food is just as good as I remember, if not better. Menu is pretty small but they absolutely ace everything on it. Service is good and the drinks are STRONG. The burrata appetizer remains my favorite burrata dish in the city and the broth for the mussels is incredibly flavorful (took the leftover broth to go to make pasta later). The accompanying bread for both is A++ (love that char!!). In terms of other must-orders, the little gem salad was AMAZING, I'll have to try their other veggie dishes sometime. Braised pork pasta was yummy; the dish that stood out the least to me was probably the scallops (executed well, uni had that subtle sweetness that comes with high quality uni, but the scallops were on the smaller side and it didn't stand out to me as much as the others). The sticky toffee pudding was another one of my favorite bites of the night, highly recommend.

Quite possibly one the best restaurants in Bushwick and some of the best cuisine I've had in quite a while. First and foremost, no matter what you order here, you have to get the grilled focaccia. Any dish that comes with it, just order. That being said, our server was so helpful the entire time, and recommended the burrata. Our server said it's like the "official" dish of the restaurant and we agreed. The burrata was so creamy and great for dipping some bread in. We also split the breads and spreads, because more of that bread please. We also ordered the Braised Pork Pasta and the Tandoori-Spiced Salmon. Each dish was better than the last and we were STUFFED beyond where we could even fathom dessert. Very modern open kitchen concept with a great interior and all the good smells. Definitely a gem of a place for some fine dining and celebrations. Would absolutely go again.

I liked it but it wasn't a standout meal for me! Probably can partially attribute this to the fact that New American just isn't my favorite type of cuisine. I tend to get bored with the flavors.That being said, I thought everything was well done. Pastas were enjoyable, burrata dip had a nice blend of spices with it, desserts were diverse and not too sweet, classic drinks were correctly made.It's expensive, but you'll probably have a consistently good meal. Just not my style.

Otis, My Man! - Animal HouseI planned out both dinner and show Friday night for my wife. I have the first reservation at 6pm but in order to make this all work she has to leave work a little early. She says it shouldn't be a problem but all I'm thinking about is their homemade breads. If there's an issue, I may leave late. Woman, set yourself on fire and run out of there! Once inside, this is a beautiful space in Bushwick. Bushwick always makes me laugh. If my grandparents were alive they'd say the rosary for me. Bushwick in the late 70s? As I see the subway across the street, I can see why in 2024 this is a popular neighborhood.Walking inside, there is a long beautiful looking bar that's stocked with some high end booze. I was about to order one of the great Scotch offerings but I see a smoky & spicy Otis signature drink called "Revenge Of The Line" made with Mezcal, Charred Pineapple and Habañero. Ah-mazing.The Otis Menu isn't broken down into starters and mains. The Otis team lists everything, figure it out and order. My wife & I made this work. Starting with the Burrata and the Roasted Beets. The Burrata was on top of this Sweet Potato and Tomato Jam. Once the burrata was cut open, delish! We slathered the cheese on the charred focaccia, soo good! The roasted beets with Ruby Frost Apples were another solid dish. What made it next level was the Crispy Quinoa and Candied Pecan bits. Highly recommended.Next, Lamb Meatballs and Braised Pork Pasta. We're sitting at the chef's table and watching these guys cook is crazy. They have 5 pans going at once and they are hustling to get food out. I see them take the Lamb Meatballs and put them on the grill to get that charred goodness. When they're finished the Lamb Meatballs are plated over a Tomatillo Tahini. This is a phenomenal dish, and the definition of phenomenal: very remarkable, extraordinary.Finally, the Braised Pork Pasta. This was something I never had before, it says miso but the underlying flavor tasted more like cinnamon. House made Gigli Pasta with Pork Shoulder which was cooked low and slow, fork tender soft and loaded with flavor. This dish was topped with House-Made Ricotta. Best described as a little heat with sliky tomato sauce, the Braised Pork Pasta is the best dish on the Otis menu.The desserts looked amazing but we were so packed I had to say No Mas.I am so glad we dined at Otis, I highly recommend Otis for Cocktails and Dinner.