Rider

I hosted my 40th birthday party for 36 guests at Rider. The experience was exactly what I had hoped for, and my friends can't stop raving about the party! Patrick (owner) and Will (manager) were super responsive and attentive to my requests, but also very down to earth, personable and really easy and pleasant to work with. I picked Rider as a venue because I wanted a private space at a reasonable price. The upstairs room was the perfect size for my party and has a nice wall-length window. (So many party rooms are in the back of the restaurant and don't have any natural light.) Rider easily accommodated my request to play my play list (there is a dedicated speaker system for the upstairs room) and even procured a projector so I could project a slideshow on the wall. This worked out perfectly. More importantly, the food (10 different passed hors d'oeuvres) and drinks were delicious, abundant and at a reasonable price point. I asked that wine and cocktails be available to guests upon arrival, and Will made this happen exactly as I requested. I was a little nervous committing to host a party at a restaurant I didn't know well, but the experience exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Rider for a private party and look forward to returning for a sit-down meal.

Great restaurant with cute atmosphere and a delicious menu. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn! Although small, I've never had a problem getting a table pretty quickly. Their menu is small and always changing. I've never had something that wasn't delicious from here. Deciphering the menu can be difficult, so don't hesitate to ask your server about the different sections, as there are no labels. I know that they separate it by appetizer then by animal-type and finally they list their pizzas. The problematic part can be you might not know when you're ordering a pizza, since they don't make it very clear. Cocktails are great, yet small. If you go for lunch, they never have a bartender working and only have a list of about 4 signature cocktails that you can order that the entire staff is required to know, which is a good think to note if you're hoping for some lunch drinks. All in all, a great place!

Love the decor, the service and the food - they have outdoor seating but we chose to sit inside to get away from the heat. The tables are very cutely designed and the entire restaurant has a nice vibe. We had the lox fries, the tofu scramble and the crab cakes. The crab cakes were our favorite and the rest were good as well. They have great drinks, notably the Upgraded to Middle Class. Would definitely recommend for brunch.