gair

I hosted my birthday party at Gair on a Sunday afternoon for about 15 people and loved the experience. The space was beautiful and worked well for a group our size. Guests were all very impressed by the space, commenting especially on the DUMBO views, Christmas decor, and architectural details throughout the space. Food and drinks were also a hit. The Peruvian Sour and Cosmo Verde were our favorites, and the starters were all delicious and easy to share, especially the guacamole, fish and shallot dips, and olives. What stood out most was the staff, who truly went above and beyond. They were attentive, handled a large number of separate tabs smoothly, and moved through a packed space with ease. They also helped us think through how best to use the space for our group and were genuinely h

Stopped here for dinner. Greeted by a super friendly charismatic host who gave us several seating options before sitting us in a prime spot. Ambiance and vibe was great. Service was okay. Food was mediocre. Just look at my picture. It tastes just like how it looks and that was not worth $38. Oysters were good though and so was the harissa caramelized shallot dip. Just really disappointed in my main dish. Not a horrible place, just wouldn’t go out of my way to dine here.

What we had: - fried zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese - tuna poke - fair burger Sharing my thoughts: - the place is admittedly located in a very busy tourist attraction. This is both good and bad: Good because for being located in a tourist attraction site, the food could had been mediocre food for premium prices. But the food was actually pretty good. Which leads me to my second point; - bad because the food comes with the premium prices. It is very rare to come across a burger in the city that does not include fries with the burger. The burger itself is $22 and if you want fries then you are looking at an extra $6. That is my only reservation with the burger because the burger itself is good: a smash patty deluxe with a refreshing crisp balance of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. - Th

A 11:30 pm full stop for an event should not compromise the hospitality and palate of a restaurant. The Service: Friendly host sat our party promptly without an issue, I explained to him we are celebrating a birthday and they discreetly asked dessert preference. For a first time visit to Gair a menu walk through, pairing guide, even a recommendation would have gone a mile. At the very least informed of 86’d items before trying to order. Unfortunately that did not happen. Oysters with no spoons for mignonette. A side accompanying the starters when it was meant for mains. Not a refill of a water carafe spoke volumes. The audacity to bring the dessert while mains are still on the table stating the kitchen is closing without a candle for the aforementioned birthday. Left the meal incredibly a

The Bangkok cocktail, burgers and fries, and lava cake were out of this world. Service was also fantastic the server was super nice and gave us some great club recs. Great location 1 step away from the brooklyn bridge viewing area. Will be back for sure.