Gage & Tollner, Downtown Brooklyn
37 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Gage & Tollner draws recommendations for its historic-looking room, and two diners specifically favor it for a steak-and-martini evening. The steak gets a less uniform response than the atmosphere: supporters call it solid, while critics describe bland, overcooked or disappointing meals. Some prefer the oysters, drinks or desserts. It is a credible occasion restaurant with a visible split over the steak itself.
Address
Gage & Tollner, 372 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/lazyadjacent in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Calls it a solid old-school spot with good service; steaks are reliable, and desserts are outstanding enough to save room for.
- Recommendsu/Calm-Foundation59 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026
Names Gage and Tollner as a steak recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Bobby_Brooklyn5 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Lists it among good options that are easy to get to.
- Recommendsu/MurrayPloppins in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026ambience
Rates it spot on for a steak-and-martini birthday dinner, though they slightly prefer St. Anselm.
- Recommendsu/kje2109 in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024ambience
Says bar seats there are also nice.
- Recommendsu/MrCakemeat in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024ambience
Great vibe, solid choice.
- Mixedu/Brokelynne in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Found an anniversary dinner disappointing, with a delayed table and unremarkable steak, but enjoyed the drinks and rolls.
- Recommendsu/Gullible_Ad_5246 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026
Names Gage and Tollner as a steak recommendation.
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- Caveatu/jtrainbk in r/Brooklyn · May 2026taste
Calls the steak absolutely terrible and expensive, just awful.
- Recommendsu/misslo718 in r/AskNYC · May 2026ambience
Recommends the food and moody room for the requested steak dinner.
- Recommendsu/PapaFudgey in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience
Says a walk-in could work and you could take your date to the speakeasy upstairs; Resy shows tables
- Caveatu/pillkrush in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Overhyped; average steak, disappointing baked Alaska, overpriced juice and unremarkable rolls.
- Mixedu/eagleambush in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Everything is insanely special except the steak; the steak is good but the rest outshines it.
- Caveatu/Krynken in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026taste
Argues it is far below other Brooklyn steakhouses for the price; praises the pork chop and baked Alaska but not the steak.
- Recommendsu/SoSpiffandSoKlean in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Says it cooks well-done steak better than several other steakhouses they have tried.
- Caveatu/TurbulentArea69 in r/AskNYC · May 2026consistency
Regular says it has gone downhill; last two visits the filet was bland and prices are insane.
- Recommendsu/curiousinthecity in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026ambience
Notes the nice bar there after a meal.
- Recommendsu/Resident_Analysis370 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests a quick subway ride to Gage & Tollner in downtown Brooklyn.
- Caveatu/udonforlunch in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Great for oysters, martinis and apps, but would not get the steak.
- Recommendsu/bklyninhouse in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026
Switching to Gage & Tollner for a special occasion.
- Recommendsu/dudddee in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Came to say the same recommendation of Gage & Tollner.
- Recommendsu/Ruglife1 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2026
Endorses parent's Gage and Tollner recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Cool-Business-77 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Calls it perfect for steak and martini, noting the other option serves no liquor.
- Recommendsu/yourgrandmasgrandma in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024ambience
Recommends it as a match for the requested steakhouse atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/trendoid01 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Names Gage and Tollner as a steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/Maximum_Assistant_36 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Named Gage and Tollner as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/cocktailians in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Good and very solid, historic though current incarnation is newish.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate-Froyo16 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Top two, in Brooklyn.
- Mixedu/raisinboysneedcoffee in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Likes the vibe but found the steak really disappointing.
- Mixedu/irememberthealamo in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Steak overcooked but tasty enough; poor service experience overall, though upstairs bar fantastic.
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