The Four Horsemen

I am surprised this is one of the most famous restaurants in Brooklyn, but it was definitely worth the experience. Packed in a bustling wooden room with 50 other people, the dim lighting helped isolate the tables and gave a warm energy. The server checked in regularly and helped clean the table which was nice. The red he suggested was palatable and not too sour as well. As for the food, I was a little sad we had to pay for bread, but it was definitely worth it. The sourdough and the rich butter were a great opener and the gnocco was a disappointing follow up. I liked the airiness of the enlargened fried hollow gnocchi but the fried flavor overshadowed the prosciutto. The skewers came next and these were some of the most tender skewers I've ever had. They had a decent kick to them and the egg yolk umami flavor paired well with the sweet and spicy. I used some of the bread for the egg yolk too and I highly recommend doing that to get that salty creamy spread on your bread. The beans and pasta came next. The beans were pretty massive and the sweet potato was a pleasant highlight, but the brodo broth was too salty for my liking and overwhelmed the dish. The pasta was much better where the mushroom was savory while the squash was sweet, blending together nicely. The finale was the golden chicken and this was a work of beauty. Crispy thin skin with juicy meat - I might prefer this over some Peking ducks. The only downside was the sauce was all over the spinach and that itself was too salty, but worked well when paired with the chicken. Great experience as long as you avoid the jus/broths and reasonably priced.

Definitely tough to get a reservation here, but did Resy notify and I got several notifications. I've been wanting to try, especially after a failed walk-in attempt (went 15 min before opening and got the text after 3 hours). The portions are a bit small, but 4-5 dishes was pretty filling for 2. The dishes were great overall and they had a great wine selection. I only wish they had the tuna crudo available this night but unfortunately they did not. The space is pretty small and crowded, and can get loud but was overall a fun experience!

I really enjoyed my experience for lunch at The Four Horsemen! It is quite difficult to secure a resy but I do think it's well worth it if you can get one. The vibes are very chill and laidback, not snobby for a Michelin wine bar.We are not big wine drinkers (I know, it's a wine bar...), but the servers recommended a great light orange/skin contact option, and a non-alcoholic red, which was so good!! I was nervous for the food, because I'm a big look at the menu the night before kind of person, and since their menu changes daily, I couldn't get a preview. But nonetheless, the menu offered good options. We had the salted cod fritters, yellowfin tuna, celery salad, chicken liver mousse & wagyu chuck flap. We also ended with a black sesame panna cotta. I would skip the cod fritters next time, but I would recommend all the other dishes! The celery salad was a standout and so was the wagyu chuck flap. Their portions are on the smaller side which meant we were able to try everything. We felt content but could go for another slice of pizza afterwards.Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back for dinner to try more! The fact that they change their menu daily and seasonally keeps me interested to come back again.

After coming here for lunch on Sunday after a long process of trying to snag a reservation, I can easily say it is worth the wait! The wine selection is out of this world, I tried about 4-5 different kinds (orange & red) and all of them were exceptional. The waiter knew exactly which wine to recommend based on our preference, and at no point did we feel rushed to leave. Aside from the award winning wines, the food here is just as spectacular. The show stopper was absolutely the toffee pudding, which due to changing menus, may not always be available. The restaurant itself is quite small and cozy, and you will probably feel like you're in the convo of the person next to you. However, I am very much looking forward to the next time I can get a seat!

Unfortunately, I had a lackluster experience at the highly acclaimed The Four Horsemen (summer 2024). We somehow managed to snag a reservation for 3. House bread - Yes.Oeuf mayonnaise - the black and white swirl presentation was fascinating. However, the hollandaise/mayo sauce overpowered whatever was underneath. The caviar didn't really do anything to add to the dishFried skate wing - just a whole, thin fish without much unique flavor. Berkshire pork loin - this is basically just chashu pork. There wasn't much else to it, no twist or fresh take on anything. The pepper was unpleasant to eat and full of seeds.Veal sweetbread skewers - these were delicious, tender, and flavorful.I know their menu rotates frequently, so maybe this iteration was just off. I'd like to come back and try a different course if the Resy gods allow it.

This review is from June 30, 2024 and I accidentally left my review in draft but posting anyway. Menu items have likely since changed but The Four Horsemen is a favorite of mine!I've been for both lunch and dinner. No matter the meal the food and wine are always delicious! I'd suggest a reservation to ensure you can get a table and don't grab a spot too close to closing because menu items do sell out. On this occasion we had a late lunch right before they closed to prep for dinner. We ordered the snap pea salad, poached shrimp, montauk fluke and boudin blanc. Our server we able to suggest wines that went really well with our dishes.Usually service is great but on this date it was a bit difficult to order drinks and food. We also had a bit of a miscommunication or the server didn't hear us but an order for another dish was missed. The server did apologize and even comp'd a round of drinks. Overall it was pretty good experience and hope the slow service was just a fluke.

Visited The Four Horsemen for the first time for dinner. My party of 2 didn't have a reservation, but arrived in line at 5:10 pm and had no issues making their first walk-in seating at 5:30 pm. Upon entrance, the venue is really homie and quaint. The menu changes frequently and they have a large assortment of wines to pair. We started with a couple glasses and had the gnocco fritto, winter chicories, braised leek toast, and butter beans in brodo. All of the dishes were incredible - great flavor and balance. The dishes are a bit on the pricier end (~$20 each for a small plate) so keep that in mind. Overall, would recommend!

The Four Horsemen's reputation as one of NYC's top wine bars led me to bookmark it ages ago. I finally lucked out as a walk-in with spot by their window early in the week. While the natural wine selection is solid and the bread and butter made for nice pairings, I found myself wondering if I've been spoiled by New York's abundance of cozy wine bars. The space has that familiar Brooklyn intimacy, but didn't distinguish itself from the city's many other wine-focused spots. I'm reserving final judgment until I can return for a proper dinner service. For now, it strikes me as a perfectly fine place for a glass of natural wine, even if it didn't quite live up to the hype that had me keeping it on my list for so long.

Fantastic wine bar. Literally worth the hype.Chicken: 10/10House breads 10/10Ouef mayonnaise: 9/10Wine: 10/10Service was fantastic, wine was excellent, food was outstanding, vibes were amazing-- good to come from date night, friends, or with family. Will definitely be back when I can grab a reservation.

Had a great experience for lunch here. Didn't have a reservation so walked-in on a Sunday morning and was seated in ~5-10 minutes at the bar. The food here is small-bites, higher price and higher quality but worth it IMO for a Michelin star experience. The gnudi, cod fritters, and fried chicken we ordered were all cooked wonderfully and very high quality. My favorite was definitely the fried chicken, it was crispy and well-seasoned on the outside and super juicy and flavorful on the inside as well. The sun-dried tomato gave it an extra flavor too.The menu changes everyday so your personal dining experience may depend on what's on the menu that day, but for me personally I had a great experience at Four Horseman and will say it's one of my favorite upscale places to eat in NY.Also, would definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to be at a table and not the bar, as sometimes I think the wait for the bar can be ~1-2 hours.