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I have given Thistle Hill about five chances. Everything they serve seems heavy or overly buttered. I cannot explain what it is, but it is too much. The last time I went there, the price tag for two small children and myself ( a couple of appetizers and two main courses) with sodas, came to around $90.00 with tip. I felt like crying. Never, never will I go there again. On the upside, the service is out of this world as is the decor. Go there and judge for yourself, but do not finish a full portion as there must be at least a stick of butter used for each one.

I went to THT with high expectations and was not disappointed. The ambiance is lovely. A brooklyn restaurant done right. We had to wait a lot longer than we were originally told, but the host apologized and we luckily had a seat at the bar so it was fine. To start with the lows, the falafel and mussels were just ok. Not bad at all, just nothing special. The octopus and the donuts however were lovely. The octopus portion could have been a little bigger, but I certainly did not leave hungry. The highlight of the meal, and the reason I will most certainly go back, was the fried fennel. It was to die for! We seriously considered getting a second order for dessert! All in all, a very good restaurant.

Been twice within the last few weeks and found the food to be very good on both occasions. First time was a party of 4 adults and a 20 month old on a very busy warm Friday night in June. Although it was extremely busy, the owner was very accomodating and helpful in getting us seated and providing enough bread to keep the tot busy. All four of us walked away from the restaurant saying that it was one of the best dinners we'd had in a long time. Last night 2 of us went for dinner and really enjoyed. Fav appetizers so far include fried fennel, braised endive and figs and burrata. Hamburger was well liked by many at the table - I'm not a big burger fan so hard for me to say, but the octopus entree was excellent. Only slight disappointment was mac n cheese. Thistle Hill is a very welcome addition to Park Slope dining scene.

The most expensive thing on the menu and possibly the worst. Pork chop was paper thin and dry. Bad presentation with the tough beet leaves just thrown on top. BBQ beans were the best part but just OK. Where do they get off charging $25? What a joke. I don't care much for portion sizes but for that price and the underwhelming quality I would've expected to be full at least. No such luck. They could at least provide bread!

I ordered mussels .....There were about 3 doz. I couldn't finish 11 of them and asked to doggie bag them. I was told that they couldn't let me do that...When I can't eat anymore ,I'm not allowed to take the rest home with me even though I"m still paying ... This is a very bad policy! They didn't even say," I"m sorry, but we can't pack the rest for you to go.

Food is pretty tasty and restaurant itself is cozy; however, the crowd is pretentious making for an irritating meal...would try again if the restaurant was less crowded

I want to like this place, no I want to love this place, but like a bad boyfriend, it just won't let me. Park Slope begs for a first rate place of this scope; gastropubby, good local joint, but the neighborhood has low expectations and that keeps many like Thistle Hill from improving enough to be great or even consistently good. On my first visit I went with friends for lunch and sat outside on a sunny day shortly after it opened. Friendly waitress, a little slow considering we were one of five tables, best BLT I've had in a long time, perfectly striations of really good B, crisp green L , and perfect ripe but not mushy T, with an avocado mayo on thick grilled grainy bread, really good, served with Belgium envy salt and pepper fries. On a subsequent visit that same BLT looked like the dishwasher in a Bodega made it. The bread was limp and barely toasted, the B was of the same quality but thin skimpy and overcooked, the L limp green outer leaves, the T a few sad slices of Roma tomatoes, just a wisp of Avo mayo. The fries were like what was left iin the basket, broken and singed, not the $9 BLT of anyone's dreams. My girlfriend's salad was so overdressed, that we watched it wilt while we mourned it. Don't even ask about the service, nice girl she's no waitress at a time in this town when your waitress is likely to be an owner in a couple of years, you won't find those kind of kids here. On a Dinner visit I was underwhelmed by dishes that were supposed to wow. The Octopus, sure it's ok, not as good as any Greek diner in Astoria, but you're in the Slope. The Pork Belly has good flavor but lacks finesse, The Chicken is a good bet but $19 for that portion, really. The Spaghetti Squash is like hippie pot luck, sorry. Good Burger, but marinara is not house made ketchup, stop serving it as if it were. Everybody and their brother is making their own pickles now, but vinegar soaked veggies are not pickles; I could'nt even get my fork in them and not finger friendly, bad call. Thistle Hill wants to be better than it is with local cheeses, and seasonal veggies, so why isn't it? It's a great spot, a warm well done room, friendly bartenders, great place to have a drink and a bite if you're hungry, but don't think it's a restaurant. Alas Park Slope is still waiting