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Shortly after Buttermilk Channel opened, the Times printed a one-star review of the restaurant. I was confused. The review basically said "Everything was good," but still awarded one star. I live just two blocks away. I decided to try Buttermilk for brunch. My girlfriend and I got up early as to avoid the wait. The only seats were at the communal table. This is no problem, and we sat down. Warning number one: there is literally nowhere to walk in this restaurant. This is a common feature of NYC establishments, but it is particularly bothersome here. Yet, they allow strollers. Awesome. Ordered an egg scramble and the french toast. Egg scramble was good enough. Nothing special though. The french toast was undercooked, gooey, and covered in some sickly sweet sauce. Not good. French toast should not be eggy. The coffee was eh. Tasted a little burned, but was good and strong. They were handing out free donuts. I love donuts, but not these donuts. They were not good at all! How hard is it to screw up fried dough with sugar? Not as hard as I thought, I guess. So, the food was not particularly good, and the service was rushed and scant. Below average, I would say. On top of everything, this is the noisiest restaurant in the hood! The acoustics are apparently set up to make it impossible to converse normally, which is a disconcerting feature. After our trip, I concluded this: The food was good enough, I guess. The decor is cool. The place is pretty neat, but yeah... one star.

buttermilk is one of the greatest additions to the nyc dining scene. the brunch is seriously out of this world (french toast, eggs, sausages, pancakes are all sensational!) and the dinner is just fantastic as well. the seafood is so fresh and the meats are so perfectly cooked. i recommend the meat loaf and the scallops. the pecan pie sundae is also a must. it can be a bit loud, but it's definitely worth it.

In a neighborhood with more than a dozen really exceptional brunch options, Buttermilk Channel stands out. The food is perfect - possibly the best pancakes I've ever had, the Eggs Huntington are Of Heaven, and even simple dishes like the scrambles are delicious. The decor is beautiful and the service is polite and prompt. Only complaint, and it's a small one: it can be a little noisy when the restaurant is packed, and it's always packed.

we've gone to buttermilk about 5 times now and every time, i have loved it more and more. brunch is by far my favorite. the cheddar waffles and homemade sausage are superb. the french toast is a must. the burger looks great too, i haven't tried it yet. what a great addition to the neighborhood.

I live down the block from Buttermilk and see the crowds every night. We finally went and ordered: fried chicken, ribs (appetizer), grilled swiss chard salad. The salad was really awful. It tasted like someone sprinkled ashes on it. The ribs were strangely tender yet completely dry. The chicken was cooked to perfection yet had no seasoning and was bland. Everything just kinda misses the mark. We so wanted to love this place but it's not to be. The staff was really great and friendly. They always say hi when I walk by.

I've been here twice and don't plan on going back. When I went for dinner, I got the fried chicken and while it was pretty good, the cheddar waffle was dry and not very tasty. I went for brunch today and got one of the scrambles which, again, was pretty good, but the clove hash brown was just weird. It's like they're trying to be edgy for the sake of being edgy, but it doesn't help the flavors of the food at all. I don't understand the long lines and love for this place. I prefer other places in the neighborhood.

The fried chicken was really good, as were the waffles. Dipping sauce/syrup was kind of strange, and didn't really add much to the meal. The warm lamb salad was kind of strange and the presentation somewhat off putting. Although tender, the dish is nothing to write home about. Sweet potato and goat cheese "snack" was really good, as were the 1/2 dozen oysters. Liked the atmosphere and the prices weren't outrageous, but not so impressed that I'm rushing back.