Greenhouse Cafe

My boyfriend and I went here this past weekend for a Valentine’s Day brunch. It was a last minute decision, we didn’t have a reservation or anything. As soon as I walked in, I automatically loved the place. The bar is right on the right when you walk in and you really feel the «pub» atmosphere. It has the «pub» look, but very elegant. As we walked towards our table, the atmosphere changes. It really looks like a café. There are a bunch of little tables, and a veranda type of seating outside. All the napkins and tablecloths were a forest green color, complimenting «Greenhouse» café. The waitress led us to a little round table in the back. We had plenty of room and weren’t on top of other tables like in a lot of other restaurants. The brunch special was $ 29.95 for a three course meal, unlimited mimosas, and a choice of tea or coffee. We both got the fruit plate to start off. The fruit was very well displayed and very fresh. The waitress was very attentive and as soon as we finished a mimosa, she was ready to bring out another one. I ordered the eggs benedict, which was fantastic. I haven’t been ordering it lately because I find most places don’t cook the canadian bacon correctly, but this bacon was perfect. For dessert we both got the brownie, which was loaded with chocolate chips. I wish I could’ve eaten more of it, but I was too full. I really enjoyed this place. The service, the quality of food and drink, and the brunch special were enough to make me come back every Sunday. I highly recommend this place.

Good is always great. I have had many parties here, and also went to many parties here. Never had a bad experience.

I went with a few coworkers for restaurant week. We made reservations for 6:30 and when we arrived the place was completely empty. No one greeted us or asked us to sit until we confronted them first.
The wine prices were extremely costly. A bottle of yellowtail was priced at $ 35! I ordered french onion soup and rack of lamb. Both were pretty good but neither was anything exceptional. Desert was the best — chocolate brownie with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.
I didn’t have a bad experience by any means, but considering the cost per plate I don’t think I would eat here again.

Came here at the evening on Tuesday with my friend. The place wasn’t packed, there were 5 – 7 people sitting at the few tables and at the bar. Our hostess offered a table for two near the entrance door. I didn’t like it and I moved to another table at the back of the restaurant. It was table for 4 persons. After that hostess said that we can’t have a sit at this table because it is for 4 persons and we must sit at the table for 2 persons. What a ridiculous, the restaurant wasn’t full, and I think I have the right to choose the place that I like! I didn’t want argue with hostess, so I offered my friend change the place immediately. I won’t ever come back here.

Stay out of this dumpy restaurant the food is horrible the bartenders are always high and drunk and treat you with disrespect take your money to other places in be ready but please please please stay out of this place

Pretty sub-​par dining experience for an above priced meal. We even threw out our leftover which we had asked to be wrapped — the look on the face of the busboy who wrapped up our food looked like he was up to something & he seemed aggravated. We went about a week ago and i can’t even remember what i ordered! Too many better places in the neighborhood to waste time here!

My girlfriends and I came here at 1pm on a Sunday for brunch. We were seated and given menus and water right away. They have a brunch menu which includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert and unlimited mimosas, pina coladas, or screw drivers for $ 26.95.
I got the Caesar salad as an appetizer, penne vodka for an entrée, and the rainbow sherbet for dessert. Everything tasted great. The pasta was portion was huge, it could of easily been split between two people. Everyone else I was with was satisfied with their meals and for the price it can’t be beat.
The matradee Peter was so helpful and attentive to our table, and every other table that I could see. He made sure everyone was satisfied and happy.
I will definitely be back to Greenhouse!

Had a great time here last week.
Staff was super friendly. Very courteous. Sat next to a couple who frequented the café and made the night all the more enjoyable.
Food was good, but a bit bland. Prices were fair, especially since I had recently purchased a coupon for it.
I had a beer and my date had a Malibu Bay Breeze which she enjoyed very much, saying it was «very fruity.»
The live band was a welcome addition; I loved that they played the older hits.
All in all, a great place to dine.

Used to come here years ago and had a good experience. Took my mom for her birthday and mothers day last night, spent almost $ 100 and it was the worst meal I’ve ever had in New York. Complete waste of money. First of all we were seated in a VERY noisy room we couldn’t even hear ourselves talk. We should have just left at that point. We started with the onion soup which was pretty good, after that everything went downhill. We ordered two pina coloadas which were HORRIBLE and left a bitter aftertaste. Bartender may have put rum in them but if he did, you could not taste it at all, it was just two very bitter frozen drinks that tasted awful. After that our meals came. my mom had a pork chop which was so tough she could barely get her knife thru it and the baked potato was so small and cold it was like fast food. I had the fish and chips which were soggy and tasteless. I’ve had better fish from Gortons frozen. Basically inedible. the fries were horrible, just a bunch of shriveled up potatoes cut up and cooked and tasted awful. Didn’t eat any of them. Then we moved on to desert hoping that would be good. I ordered the «Brownie» which wasn’t a brownie but just some cheap cakey chocolate cake. again… didn’t eat it. Tasted awful. mom had apple turnover which was blahh. Even the bread we got at the table felt warm on the outside but you open it and the inside was cold! So the bill total with tip was $ 91 for a really bad meal. I still gave the waiter a 20% tip because he didnt cook the food and was very sweet. So service wise, its fine, food wise, STAY AWAY!

My family and I love the Sunday brunch here. We have always enjoyed the food and attentive staff so I decided to take a shot and have my daughter’s baby shower here. I cannot express how happy I am with my choice. The staff was wonderful and the food was great. I had 60 guests and not one complaint. The owner Bobby is all about customer service. He was so easy to deal with and made this special day stress free. I would highly recommend the Greenhouse café for brunch, dinner or a party.

I had my baby shower in a private room for about 55 guests. The table setup was nice and the drink service was good. My issue was with the amount of food provided for the brunch buffet option. The fruit and cheese platter was very small and hardly enough for even half of our guests. It wasn’t announced nor did they refill it when it was empty. The brunch was good but there was not enough bacon or eggs for everyone. I’m the mother to be and let all my guests eat first and there was no bacon for me. When we asked if they will provide more, they said that they’re making it but they never got around to it. We asked a few time too! I feel that for the amount that we paid per person for the buffet option, there should have been enough food for folks to have a full plate of whatever they liked. Overall, my experience was okay but not the greatest.

As a person with Celiac Disease, I am often hesitant to attend events at restaurants whose menus are predominantly Italian. Even if they say to notify the staff of your gluten sensitivity, that usually means, «We’ll accomodate you with a salad and grilled chicken cutlet., so you don’t starve to death while watching everyone else enjoy their food.»
NOT SO at the Greenhouse. Last Saturday, I attended a reunion there and the person organizing it told me they would «take care» of me and my gluten issues. I got there expecting to eat nothing but salad, mussels and sausage and peppers. I was very surprised when they brought me a platter of assorted gluten free appetizers including chicken skewers, mozzarella in carrozza and meatballs. As I started to dig in to the appetizers, they brought out a large plate of gluten free penne ala vodka and a platter of assorted entrée selections including more meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and a yummy chicken dish with eggplant and mozzarella that I don’t know the name of. Everything was delicious, but there was no way I could eat it all, so the staff kindly wrapped the rest for me to take home. And they even brought me a special gluten free dessert!
I have no idea if this is normal for a catered event at The Greenhouse, or if our event organizer was very persuasive or paid extra for me, but it was the best treatment I have ever received at any restaurant or catering facility that claims to accommodate those with gluten restrictions, including my children’s weddings, which I coordinated!
While I no longer live in Brooklyn, The Greenhouse will definitely be my first choice any time we’re looking for a place to eat in the area.

We had a fabulous Brunch today at The Greenhouse, a great staple in Bay Ridge!
Eggs Benedict, perfection! Excellent Bloody Mary’s, Apple Strudel, awesome! Service was terrific!

Omg! Took my boyfriend there for his birthday dinner and it was inedible!!! We ordered Cesar salad and stuffed mushrooms to start and they were horrible. Even the bread was stale. Then our entrees were worse. I think gorden ramsey needs to come and help this restaurant!

A gem!
Delicious food and top notch service.
The presentation makes you want to dive right in. The portions are a tad bit on the large side. But perfect to allow a right sized doggie bag home.
They have a full dining experience menu. $ 28.00 that includes an appetizer, entrée and desert. Great price. But get pricier if you order outside of that menu.
I’d definitely go back.

Last time l was here (a few years ago-​before they got graded). l found a white hair in my mussels (Gross!!) .they didn’t do anything about that when l brought it to their attention, just apologized & brought it back. This place has had a «B» grading since after. You think owners would try to shape up & get upgraded to an «A».

I had my son’s graduation party there today. I can only comment on this and his Confirmation party a few years ago.
After reading some of the more recent not so great reviews from some Unilocalers, I grew concerned on whether the quality and service had changed from our last occasion. Happily, for us that was not the case. We all enjoyed our meals and the service was very good. I was very happy how John on the telephone earlier in the week and then Peter at the party, were so accommodating to the diets of a couple of the older members of our party.
If you are expecting to try some new food trend or something do not come here. However, if you want just some good food without pretension then this is your place.

Came here for a quick drink. The bartender was setting up for the evening, but he still seemed to be very inattentive and my drink was kind of weak.
The space is pretty narrow when you walk in, with the bar along one wall, but the space opens up a bit to a seating area in the back and outdoor space.
I didn’t try any food here, so I don’t have much else to say.

Greenhouse Café is pretty good, but based on my first visit it doesn’t really stand out. I came here last weekend with my family and everyone seemed pretty satisfied with their food. I ordered french onion soup to start, which was really tasty– it probably was the best part of my meal. I also tasted one of my dad’s clams which was really good– I’d definitely get a plate for myself if I wasn’t in a soup-​y mood. I got the penne ala vodka for my entrée and it was just okay. The grilled chicken strips were overcooked and their flavor was nothing memorable. The actual vodka sauce was pretty good, but the penne was pretty disappointing and wasn’t cooked perfectly. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate mousse pie. I didn’t end up finishing it, it was kind of «too much.» I had a few bites of the cheesecake, which was pretty good! (I’d order that if I had a do-​over!)
Side note: the band playing was pretty fun. Typical bar band, but definitely played a bunch of crowd favorites!

Attended a marathon party here the other day. Staff was nice and accommodating. We had:
Family style hot appetizer tray — Baked clams, Mozzeralla En Carrozza, chicken satays, calamari, stuff mushrooms, zuchine chips. My favorites were the mushrooms and the calamari. Everything else was just ok.
Penne alla vodka — good, nice portion size (not too much). Not the best I have ever had, but if you like Penne Alla Vodka, you’ll like it.
Green salad — good, but very small. I honestly would have been happy with this as my main if it was larger. A kind of mayo looking creamy Italian dressing is provided, but they’ll bring you oil and balsamic vinegar if you ask for it.
Shrimp scampi — The sauce was too heavy for me to really enjoy the shrimp. I did however eat the steamed veggies and some of the baked potato it came with.