Putnam's

This is a great local restaurant/bar that has amazing food and great service. They have raw oysters every day, with a special on Thursdays. My fave dishes are the burger, crispy artichoke salad with shrimp, crispy brussel sprouts, and Mac n cheese- just to name a few. Portions are pretty big. 4 stars only because the menu is on the smaller side, but you can't go wrong with any of the options. They have outdoor seating with protection from the elements if it is raining. There is also a basement level room for small parties/ events.

I’m not too sure when they opened, but I think we were there in the first week and it’s only gotten better. The unfortunate fire closed them down for some time, but they’re back and going at it better than ever. The burger, the fried chicken sandwich, the shrimp and grits, potato leek soup, and the French press coffee are your top notch items. They also have a nice selection of house beers, but also your typical foreign and domestic‘s. I haven’t been there for lunch in some time, but I loved the half sandwich and soup of ham and Gruyere on a light toasted and buttered baguette with Dijon mustard and cornichons, and a tomato soup. Memorable lunches.

Great neighborhood spot. This has been our go-to option for the past 2 or so years. Whatever the casual occasion, Putnam's has got you covered. Brunch, dinner, drinks, it's all good. I consider myself to be a Bloody Mary Expert and Putnam's Bloody Mary is top-notch. Supremely flavorful, decorative, and packs a punch. We also got the nachos but ate them too fast, couldn't grab a photo in time :) There is truly nothing bad on the menu.

Happened upon this place through a Google search: wanted to find a spot that was a pub in Brooklyn and not in Manhattan. Decided to make it a group outing with The Crew. Reservations are recommended. We had a choice of seating arrangements. Service started out slow, but eventually it picked up. All the food we tried was fresh and simple (not overly complicated). Salmon on their salad had crispy skin along with the roasted chicken (you don't really see that often anywhere). Mac n cheese was also another hit. Other highlights were the cheeseburger spring rolls, braised short rib (comes apart like nothing), and the lava chocolate cake. Drinks were on point too. Can get a bit pricey though, so beware of that. Definitely gotta come back to try other things on menu. Thanks again for a great time.