Vinegar Hill House

I saw a recommendation to try this place out and it did not disappoint! The restaurant gives an intimate feeling with its small size and low lighting. Staff is super friendly and it helped having reservations for brunch since they were fully booked Saturday morning. Apple pancake: 9.5/10 - I'm not big on eating sweet items in the morning but this was worth getting. Our table of 4 shared a large pancake and it was so good! The sweetness was coming purely from the apples so it's not overwhelming even with all the syrup on top. I was pleasantly surprised and would come back just for this. Quiche: 8/10 - If you're looking for something to get your veggies in for the day this is it! The crust was flakey and the filling was eggy with just enough bit from the broccoli. We were told they run out of the quiche pretty quick so I'm glad we were able to try it!

Get ready. This is going to be one of those Matthew S. eats a lot of food and then ranks it reviews.Another typical brunch spot in Brooklyn. Pricey, ritzy, in an upper class neighborhood that I can only dream about living in, and menu items that are only meant for people with refined palettes and deep pockets. The last part is a slight exaggeration, because the food really is not that expensive.Okay, now for the food.I ordered three things here, not counting the orange juice I felt was necessary as it is brunch. The orange juice is not very good. It almost tastes spiked with champagne, and not in the mimosa, hair of the dog kind of way.The first item I ordered was their Willoughby Egg Sandwich. If you want bacon with it, you will pay $3 extra. It is small, and rather unimpressive in appearance. I know it is a simple sandwich, but I could get it at my bodega in Coney Island for a fraction of the price. The only reason I feel the price is high is because high quality ingredients are put into this. 2/5French Omelette: Part 2 of this brunch brings me to an omelette that looks like something I ordered on my train to Montreal. This one however is so underwhelming. The cheese is too numerous and soft, the eggs looked off, too pillowy for my liking. The side salad is nice, but the omelette is supposed to be the star, and it falls flat. 1/5Sourdough Apple Pancake: As I heard this is their hotshot item, I got this last. I chose to get the large pancake (you can also get it smaller), but the large is not overwhelming in size. Everything about this pancake is done right. A great amount of sweetness but not too sweet. It is fluffy but plenty light. The apples provide a nice crunchy note, and you get apple in every bite. 4/5The service at this restaurant was friendly too. Even though the restaurant opens at precisely 10 am on weekends (not one minute earlier), I was able to snag a stool at the bar without a reservation. No waiting for me!I also liked the cozy, vintage atmosphere even if I was sweating like a pig because of the burning fireplace nearby. It adds a nice winter vibe. However, I will be blunt. I will not be returning.No?No.The food is generally mediocre; there are much better brunch options in Brooklyn without sacrificing a 40 minute train ride on the F train.

Cafe Gitane didn't have space for four so we went next door to Vinegar Hill House. It kind of reminded me of an old cozy tavern. It was definitely very cute.The service was nothing to write home about. In fact our server was quite curt. She definitely was having a bad day.The food was tasty but the portion size for the price was crazy even for NYC. I thought the sourdough pear pancake was very unique. The kitchen was open and it definitely smelled like something was burning towards the end of service.Overall cute place with good food but not really worth it given the service and the price for the portion size.

Can't wait to come back here . This pancake was the star of the show and I can eat one everyday for the rest of my life and that says a lot . The service was great , atmosphere great , cozy fireplace. What more could you ask for ?

We visited Vinegar Hill House for dinner. We had a cozy corner seat. There is a great ambience and the servers are very nice. The stracciatella is a must and ask for extra bread. We split the spaghetti and the halibut. Both were delicious! If we're ever in the area we will definitely be coming back!

Great ambiance, not super quiet but comfortable. I had the apple pancake and it was outstanding. Also had an espresso martini with mint that was delicious. They say they close at 3pm but I think we sat with a friend until almost 5pm and only were asked to bounce because they needed to bus our table before the dinner reservations rolled in. Will definitely go back, these guys are awesome.

Cute little restaurant in Dumbo area. This was a perfect place for a light brunch with dishes to share. Only downside is there's no espresso or cappuccinos but they do have coffee. Had three dishes to share which were all delicious...a blueberry sourdough pancake, an egg bacon cheese sandwich and a spinach quiche.

I like to believe that I'm open and can eat everything as long as it's not seafood or pork. Which means I'm not as open as I like to believe LOL LOL. Anywho, I came here w/ a friend for some cocktails and a lil nosh. On the cocktail front, I was happy. The bartender was awesome and was making magic. I had a navy yard. I could drink that all day!Now the food...ehhh. I had the brioche w/ butter and jam. The brioche reminded me of pound cake b/c it was dense. Nothing on the menu was really calling me. My friend got the special, shrimp scampi..she said it was good, but needed a little more seasoning.I am not giving up, though. Their brunch menu looks tasty. So I definitely have to go back.

Had a really nice time at Vinegar Hill House. I was asked to take photos of my friend's wedding reception. They have a really nice back space for events. It was well lit and the mood was really great. It was time for me to take a break, so I pulled up a seat at the bar and was treated very well by the bartender. Gave me a few recommendations and went for it.I must say the food was amazing. I really want to go back and try more things on the menu. I took it easy because I was on someone else tab. But I have to go back for me. Very impressed by this establishment. Will be returning soon!

Food was ok. For party of 3, was seated at table for 2, even though multiple other tables available. Service just ok. Restaurant added extra tip to bill after it was signed.