Brandl

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   Ganeane

   New York City

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We arrived for our 8:15 reservation. There was a line out the door. We stood there for 25 minutes and the line didn’t move. The blond guy who’s always there as the host did not bother to address the crowd, tell anyone what was happening and why no one could be seated. He basically just ignored the issue. There were tables in the porch seating area who were just sitting there and clearly uncomfortable with the line of people hovering around them, and none of them were getting any service. We were speaking to others in line who were all frantically looking on their phones trying to make other arrangements as it was clear there was no hope for Brandl. We ended up leaving, calling Rooney’s, driving 25 minutes and Rooney’s was kind enough to get us a table at 9:30 and we had a beautiful meal there instead. This is our last straw at Brandl. Until they fire this blond guy and get better service, they will remain hopeless in our eyes.
   

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   Vincent

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Manager was very accommodating and service and food was excellent.
   

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   Gail

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Awful. Had a 7:30 reservation for NYE. Also called to confirm. Arrived to mayhem. About 50 people waiting all with reservations. People bailed. Even seated people left as they were waiting 45 mins and had not ordered yet. Heard food was not good. Hostess did not acknowledge the situation. We left and had a wonderful evening elsewhere.
   

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   Sissie

   Chicago

   22 reviews

   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We love Brandl but it's getting weird. The passive aggressive approach with their servers aand especially Paul the "manager" on New Years Eve was ridiculous. He seated no one for 45 minutes. We were right on time. Had a 6 year old with us. Tables were empty and he ignored us until Chris hot there. As I say we go often...or used to.
   

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   Thomas

   Baltimore

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Had 6 PM reservations New Years Eve. Noticed that there seemed to be very few staff. Host (who was the manager) ignored us and made no eye contact. Went on to take orders from two tables. Finally, was seated. Sat at the table for about 20 minutes. Bread put on the table. Had to ask for a wine glass. Manager came over finally to describe the specials. Again, no eye contact. Felt unwanted. For the prices in this restaurant, a little service or a sense of welcoming would be nice. My wife and I decided to leave. Went to 10th Avenue Burrito, across the parking lot, and it was fun. While waiting, met another couple that had the same experience at Brandl. We live in the area and decided to go out for a special evening. I will never return. When my wife went to work and was asked by a coworker on our experience, the coworker stated that her and her husband previously ate there and felt the staff was rude. At one point when the manager was trying to decide where to seat us, he was rude and disrespectful to a young girl that worked there. I asked the girl is that man was the owner. She stated that her father was the owner and that the man was the manager. If I was the owner and someone treated my daughter that way, that manager would be looking for a new job.
   

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   Patrick

   New York City

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Disappointing. Let’s leave it at that. Service was under staffed and no one asked how things were. So I just bit my tongue. They were quick to take the bill though.
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   New York City

   89 reviews

   5.0

   89 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Though it was a busy Christmas Eve, our server, Haley, provided wonderful as did Paul and Arturo. My husband I shared the Beet & Arugula salad and Shrimp Cocktail. The sauce served with the shrimp was fabulous, spicy with a nice kick of horseradish. The salad was lightly dressed with a champagne vinaigrette along with goat cheese…yum. For entrees we ordered roasted pork tenderloin with mustard sauce and shaved Brussels sprouts along with the Braised Sort Rib over garlic mashed potatoes. For dessert we finished with Banana Tart. Food is consistently delicious and inventive.
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   New York City

   89 reviews

   5.0

   89 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you looking for fresh, innovative food creations, look no further than Brandl's in Belmar. This past Saturday evening, their seafood special was grilled grouper over red wine risotto with fresh asparagus. The fish was moist, tender and perfectly cooked as was the risotto. The red wine infused risotto was scrumptious and different.
   

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   Christine

   VIP

   New York City

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always the best experience here. Highly recommend.
   

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    DebG

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Often neglected local spot - never disappoints! The menu is eclectic and beyond excellent Wonderful BYOB!
    

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