Brushland Eating House - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

TL;DR - It was amazing! I first learned about Brushland Eating House during COVID. Every time I looked at their Airbnb, it was booked. Finally, the schedule aligned. The week’s menu was: Mushroom Focaccia, Romano Bean Soup, Tomato Salad, Cavatelli, Chicken Pollo Alle Melanzane, and Olive Oil Cake. My partner has an allium sensitivity and is also a vegetarian so they not only made an entirely different menu that was vegetarian, but they even altered the vegetable dishes to remove the onions. The vegetarian entree was Gormeh Sabzi, which was the tastiest version of this dish I’ve ever had, and I’ve had plenty of Sabzi The service was also very attentive, and the mix of people who chose to drive all the way out here made for great conversations. My only regret is that I did not do this earlier. Looking forward to another wonderful meal in the future!

It’s our 3rd time here. Now we are coming to Bovina for Brushland. Time at Brushland is a little celebration. It’s very special. Cheers to Sohail and Sara, people, who found their calling.

Everything was exceptional. The space is lovely and inviting, and you all nailed it with the lighting. The waitstaff was warm and friendly. However, the real star of the show was the food. As a former chef I know firsthand that making ‘basic’ dishes (like a roast chicken) really sing is the mark of a great chef. While at first roasted potatoes might seem simple, they were elevated to a new high with a chicken fat aioli. The tomato salad with red onion and romaine was delicately dressed to perfection with a light touch of buttermilk ranch dressing. Moreover, a pre-coursed meal can often times leave me feeling overly stuffed. Not so with Brushland! The chef designed a menu that had a perfect amount of food that left us satisfied but not uncomfortable. And, for all this made with love and the freshest of local farm to table ingredients, the price is beyond reasonable. We will absolutely be returning!!

Great for gatherings. Attentive waitstaff. Cheery atmosphere.

this is such a fun, beautiful, delish experience. the staff is attentive and the eclectic beverage choices are a fun way to add to the experience. the skin contact wine from Iran was amazing. be sure to not eat a big lunch, plenty of tasty food and timed out not to rush. The chef owner is strangely shy and out going helping the staff on the floor and giving a slightly awkward welcome speech which I personally loved. the single picture of John Starks dunking on Jordon in the bathroom always makes me smile. I truly believe the extremely rare one star reviews are from people who spend their lives rehearsing for their own unhappiness. If you enjoy life book a table at Brushland's and take your time because nobody is rushing you out the door. Thank you Sohail and team.

Atmosphere was great, and food was excellent. And the old house made it a magical experience.

Exceptional every time. Pure gold. Delicious. Fun. An experience to be shared.

Such a wonderful experience on our honeymoon. The menu was so thoughtful, tailored to the local growing season, and very very tasty. With such a limited seating per night, it felt so much more social as we were able to interact with staff and learn about the dishes, where the produce came from, and Bovina. It was such a special night.

Stayed here and ate dinner New Year’s Eve 2014

Absolutely incredible experience. From the moment you walk in the space feels so warm and welcoming and comfortable. Everyone working here is very kind and intentional in creating a wonderful experience. The beverage list was unique and delicious- wine and beer both. The food left me speechless...simple yet complex, the flavors were exciting and expertly executed. The portions were perfect, just enough to enjoy the course but not be overly full by the end. Each course was paced very well and we never felt rushed to finish something. Everything was fresh and very high quality, approachable dishes with an upscale touch. It's clear a lot of thought and talent is behind each and every aspect. The atmosphere in the restaurant was communal and fun, but it was also easy to let it melt away and be present with whoever you're dining with. One of the best dining experiences I've had in NY and I can't wait to go back. :)

Dining at Brushland Eating House was a wonderful experience. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere and charming decor made me feel right at home. The owners are amazing, greeting us personally and making us feel like cherished guests. The farm-to-table menu is outstanding, featuring fresh, local ingredients in every dish. I especially loved the raw asparagus and deviled eggs. The service was impeccable, with spot-on wine recommendations, including a chilled red wine that I need to go back for again. Brushland Eating House is a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious, thoughtfully prepared food in a warm, inviting setting. Highly recommended!

Amazing food and service and wine, honestly the whole package of the feeling of “dinner party at your friends”

This is my favorite restaurant experience in the world. The same time seating, the atmosphere, the food, it’s all amazing. You won’t find anything like it anywhere else. The owner and chef remembered after nearly two years that my wife and I enjoyed their olive oil cake and surprised us at the end of the meal with a little slice to take home—even though it wasn’t on the menu! Lovely spot. Lovely people.

We came here for a special seafood dinner and meal was absolutely delicious and brilliantly executed. I especially appreciated the wine recommendation, which complemented the food wonderfully. Will definitely come back

Simply the nicest dining experience we can remember from start to finish. It's different when you sign up for the menu sight unseen and get to see how a kitchen can knock out every course better than the next. Staff was a delight to interact with and the room just had a great vibe and atmosphere to it. We'll be back.

The Crown Jewel of Delaware county. Alice Waters would be proud.

Overpriced and underwhelming. Cool speech tho

I've eaten some of the best meals of my life at Brushland. There is no other place like it: welcoming in a way that distinguishes it from pretty much any other restaurant. Rather than the palpable stress that you usually feel in a restaurant, the laid back vibe and quiet but methodical kitchen is possible due to the simple and humane format: 1 meal, 1 service, three nights a week. If the attention to detail in the food - every course, every morsel - doesn't melt the hard heart of the reluctant cynics among us (note the angry posts here about hipsters and outsiders), the kindness and generosity of the owners will (just to be clear, the food is stellar). While it is not cheap, it is worth saving up for a special occasion. The food and ambiance could easily be two or three times as expensive and it would still draw a sizable crowd. And the portions are very generous - often a complimentary cocktail and digestif and you always leave full. Attentive but unobtrusive service. This is a place where the "flow" has been perfected, and as a guest you have the privilege of being part of something rare and wonderful. Farm to table, with French and Persian influences. I hope that you can experience what we experience at Brushland.

Went last year for a meal after hearing the hype and were terribly disappointed. They gave a speech at the start of the meal which was lovely and we liked how they passed the tray of after dinner drinks from one guest to the next. Both of those created a lovely spirit of connection. Other than that, would never go back. The food was awful. Not one good thing to say about it. Not sure why they get these glowing reviews but the "Emperor has no clothes" comes to mind.

Truly a unique experience. There's a single 5-course menu and a single seating. Chef introduced himself and the staff at the outset and encouraged everyone to make it more than just about eating food and instead engage in a communal experience. The night we were there - which sounds like most nights - everyone was up chatting and celebrating together. Really, really wonderful evening

My son, Josh and I bought a cabin up the road from Bovina Center and found this restaurant to be the most amazing experience. We had the best time first the food was spectacular service amazing the atmosphere just what I needed I crave and I mean crave this restaurant when I think of our home up on the mountain

This is the absolute worst meal I’ve ever had at what is touted as an upscale dining experience. The so called chef who openly admits in his self serving speech to the diners has had trouble with inspiration. Might I suggest he sample a meal at Mill Pond Inn. It’s not far from his establishment and he will locate the flavors he is sorely missing

This was the worst meal I ever had. The food was inedible. Go at your own peril. $75.00 that you must pay in advance not including wine and beer plus tip for raw vegetables and no flavor.

Nothing but the best. This is what you wish every meal could be like.

Mediocre food and an arrogant, aggressive chef with zero comprehension of customer service. I'd heard so many bad stories about Sohail and his overhyped, underwhelming food but decided to judge for myself, and it turns out everyone was right. Avoid this place, it's not worthy of your time, money or tastebuds. Sohail, grow up and learn some manners.

Excellent flavors, cozy atmosphere, warm staff. A truly unique experience. You can tell the staff and owners take pride in their craft and the community. A+

came here on date night for the full moon persian dinner and it was the best food i've had yet in the catskills, hands down. sohail and team made the night absolutely incredible.

Very warm and communal dining experience with delicious and seasonal food, laidback, but professional service, and an elegant yet cozy vibe. We went here for my girlfriend’s bday dinner and it did not disappoint. 4 course pre-fixed menu and drinks available. Also, the food is served to tables individually, you are not eating with strangers, but everyone starts eating around the same time. It’s communal in the sense that everyone is sharing the same meal at the same time, you can of course choose to buddy up with the table next to you or not. Depends on you, which we appreciated. Would love to come back soon!

Excellent place to visit, its style represents the area. The menu that presents 5 meal course and the dishes are prepared with food from the Location and the creativity of the chef Sohail. Every day that the kitchen opens, its presentation will be different and the chef flies with his imagination. All the excellent staff, the kitchen staff and all their waitresses. we share with everyone as if it were a dinner in our house. Congratulations and the best of success.

Passion and hospitality are two words that come to mind after a wonderful dinner experience at Brushland Eating House. Our meal was perfectly prepared and every detail was clearly considered. Excited to join the party again soon!

Great food, better atmosphere. Always something different.

Simply a one of a kind ! We have been fortunate enough to eat here a handful of times and it’s truly the most unique dining experience. The family style and atmosphere is so welcoming and warm . The food is always perfect. The wine list is beautiful and interesting. So happy and fortunate to have Brushland in the area !

A fun Catskills experience worth buckling up and going on the ride. Flexibility is a must and a good muscle to build.

Amazing experience from beginning to end. I’m vegan (my partner is not) and both of us walked away so satisfied, content and full! Staff were lovely, food delicious and vibe was perfect. Highly recommend trying to snag a reservation!

Certainly a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and plentiful. The atmosphere was charming and lively. From the moment you enter to the second you leave you are made to feel welcome and appreciated. The service is impeccable. Very attentive without being overbearing. Brushland is a jewel and I am very much looking forward to sharing this wonderful dining experience with family and friends in the future.

Fantastic food. Owner is an incredible human.

Dandelion salad was super yummy. The hand rolled pasta was also delicious. All of the wine 5 stars.

Amazing place. Good quantity and great preparation.

Brushland Eating House was exactly what we were hoping for in coming to the Catskills for our anniversary! The atmosphere is quaint and unpretentious. The owner was welcoming and kind to indulge our questions about the area. All of the food was well prepared & delicious. We ordered Sunchoke & Cauliflower w/ Pesto, Pork Schnitzel, Beef Stroganoff, which was one of the specials of the day, Olive Oil Cake & Blonde Brownie, along w/ glasses of the Bordeaux and a Brushland Red blend. Both of the wines were very enjoyable. All in all a very memorable dining experience!

Pricy, but spectacular food. Expect to spend minimum, $40 per plate. Work it though.

Another outstanding meal and service at Brushland Eating House tonight. The three of us had a combination of items from the regular menu (One Flip Burger; Roasted Carrots; Hand-Rolled Pasta) and specials (Brussel Sprouts; Burrata with Butternut Squash; Venison Tenderloin), and all was (as we have come to expect) expertly and properly cooked, seasoned, and served. Our server took the time to offer me generous trial-sized portions of two different red wines so I could choose one, and he graced us with the same attentiveness and respect that the kitchen gives the food. The music selection (a mix of 1960s and '70s songs from Spotify) was delightful and eclectic, and the noise level from fellow diners was unobtrusive. Great meal, great service, great ambiance, and (once again) one of the greatest restaurants in upstate NY. Well worth the 45-60 minute drive through snow and cold from Oneonta!

What a beautiful, personable dining experience. We popped in on our way to our Airbnb and they were beyond accommodating . We had our one year old son with us and they made us feel like family coming over. A true eating house. The food was impeccable as well.

Service and food are both spectacular. Fresh ingredients make a big difference! Have been and will be back many times. A must visit for anyone within an hour drive

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant on a whim. It's out of the way but worth the trip. Everyone is very nice and service is on point. The food is well seasoned. I had the pork schnitzel with red onion zucchini salad. It was tender and delicious. My husband had the ravioli with shredded leg of lamb. He said it was tasty but it was unevenly heated. That is the reason I gave 4 stars rather than 5.

The freshest food! Excellent flavor combinations! So glad I finally found this place! Gastro pub!

The food, the service, the ambience, the people - incredible!!! Hands down, our favorite restaurant in the Catskills.

With the exception of a strangely timed power outage (compensated for with strategically places candle light), this restaurant delivered quaint, local, organic eats. Simple, yet elegant, fare served by attentive staff who knew their menu well. Awesome beverage selection to accompany the seasonal menu. Highly recommend a visit, but be sure to make a reservation in advance, as they are often booked months ahead.

Make reservations and enjoy a great meal. You can BYOB for a corkage fee. Menu is solid and service is wonderful. It’s in the beautiful little town of Bovina where you have to take a lovely scenic drive to get to it

Such an amazing place. We’ve never had a plate that was anything less than spectacular. Great is small wine and beer list featuring local selections. Always check out the specials, but if you aren’t sure, the schnitzel is to die for. Reservations recommended.

WOW. I cannot believe how good this was. Casually very vegetarian-friendly, as well. I live in Texas and normally foodie places have one veg entree/appetizer if I'm lucky, whereas these guys had about a third of their menu vegetarian. Top ten best meals I have ever had. Also check out their "Owls' Nest" cabin in the woods just outside town; my family loved it.

My friends and I decided to dine here and we truly had an excellent meal. From the appetizers to the main course it was all well prepared and delicious. Our server was knowledgeable about all the specials, and was very kind and affable. The atmosphere was also really nice and cozy and welcoming. And on top of all this: decent prices as well. I Definitely will be back next time I’m in town.

This was some of the best food I've had in a long time. And for the price? What a bargain!! We ate there two nights in a row. Great experience both times. Fun beer selection, the specials were incredible, service warm. Thank you!

A gem in the middle of nowhere. A friend took us, and what a surprise! Farm to table, simple delicious. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Great beer and wine selection. Simple but warm interior.

Didn't hate it. But it's not my thing. I did like my salad and deviled eggs. The atmosphere was nice and the staff was pleasant.

The one-flip burger might be the best burger I've ever had, anywhere. The drive to this restaurant is like passing through a postcard of Old America: falling-apart red barns, forgotten clapboard houses, cows along the edge of a highway. It's worth a visit to the Catskills just to eat here. For a moment, you could be in Brooklyn when you enter the space and see the chalkboard menu and the old-timey bar. But this place is better than any similar restaurant I've experienced in New York City. For once, it is a restaurant worthy of hype. Go here.

Small but well executed menu. Great wine and beer selection. Great service. Hip atmosphere. Desserts are to die for. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the visit.

Incredible service and delicious food! Def order the schnitzel.

I love the atmosphere in this restaurant. The pasta dish with “grandma sauce” is to die for – I literally dream about it for weeks. Prices are a little steep, but not out of the ordinary for the Catskills.

Perfect food, perfect atmosphere. Make the trip!

One of the best burgers I've ever had.

Excellent dinner.... literally in the middle of nowhere. Friendly efficient waiter, small but interesting menu. Everything was fantastic. Great beer and wine selection. Had the hangar steak, pork schnitzel, homemade pasta, roasted carrots and heirloom tomato salad. Chocolate tort and brown butter blondie were delicious. If you're in the area definitely give it a try!

Food is amazing. Service is fantastic. Will be a regular there for sure.

Great food, good service, tony wine list that is a little pricey.

We called this past Saturday for a reservation and were told the only available seating were either at 5 or 9:30 pm. We decided to try our luck w/o a reservation and drove 30 mins from Roxbury thru the mountains. The restaurant is really cute and cozy and we were able to get seating at the bar. There were one two tables available the entire evening, not sure why we were told there were no reservation between 7 and 8. The feeling inside the restaurant is more NY City that Catskills. The music too loud (for me), the servers "gently" pressing you to order, and then take the plates away from you (while we were still "working on it"). Not really the laid back experience that we anticipated. Too bad. On the food side, we had the toast with fava beans (5 small pieces of baguette - the size of one silver dollar - for $10), the baked carrots (good), the sunchokes and cauliflower (good), the cast iron chicken (nothing special), and finished dinner with the brown butter Blondie (really good).

Best food I've had in The Catskills hands down. Attentive service and exactly the right portion size.

Beautiful experience. The food is stunningly good, the ambiance is really quite lovely and the wine is top notch. One of the best I've been to.

Great meal... Everything was very well executed, from the house made pasta to the chicken liver and schnitzel. Well worth the drive. Perfect ambiance as well.

Everything was on point, fantastic food. Worth a trip to the middle of nowhere. One of the best meals I've ever had.

I know they have great reviews. My opinion is it's okay not great. It is a very small space with a strange ombeance. The food is farm to table which is good but I thought it would be better. The steep entrance steps and narrow door opening in and out of the restaurant is a little scary. One has to really pay attention. I would give them a second chance but my first experience was not great.

Excellent food, atmosphere and owners

Brilliant dinner here - service was extremely attentive and the farm-fresh ingredients made superb dinner specials. Wonderful spot for a special occasion, or dinner with your special someone.

Brilliant food. Took my mom for mother's day and basically ordered one of everything! I couldn't remember the last time I had such a flavorful and satisfying meal. They even gave her a little packet of flower seeds as a mother's day gift. So charming.

A little haven on our long drive from the mid-west to the east coast. A steak and a glass of local red wine were welcomed heartily. Sauces and veg served with the steak were delicious. Shared a burratta starter with peaches which was just the right level of flavour. Great place to eat, a little sad that their fish and burrata comes from so far away though, surely something more local could be sourced?

The food is made with a delicate and caring hand. The hosts complement the food , dinner was delicious and not rushed. Atmosphere serene, music on point.. It's a must... Enjoy

Favorite restaurant in the Catskills. Period.

I had the Schnitzel and I really liked how they made Zucchini and red onions with just the right amount of buttermilk work with it. It's a classic transformed into a fancy and super tasty, healthier dish. As Austrian, who had a lot of Pork Schnitzel in my life, it has a special place at the top of the Schnitzel scale. The wine and beer menu is well selected and even has Austrian wines and German beers. Love it! It was pretty well booked on a Friday night, so get a reservation, it's totally worth it. The atmosphere was great and and service was amazing.

Great food, nice decor. The music was very loud and getting a reservation was tough though. Also, the table for the seven of us was actually two two-person tables pushed together in a corner so was very tight the entire meal. Food was excellent and staff was very nice and friendly :-).

The food here is absolutely amazing, service is perfect and the dessert is to die for!

May have been the best pasta I've had in America. Staff is awesome and the food can't be beat. Go here if upstate. Totally worth the drive if you are not super close by.

Incredible food at a great price

great service, great food. A must try!

Burrata with pineapple and toast with salsa were two yummy appetizers. Pasta dish had little to no flavor and low-quality meat. Wine was excellent. Ambiance was phenomenal. Overall, mixed.

Honestly, one of the best meals I ever had in my life. Burrata with fresh peas and mint......everyone was fighting over it!!! Splendid Table wishes they could eat there. Each person had 2-3 unique favorites....desserts were incredible. S'mores pie with homemade marshmallows was a crowd pleaser. So freakin' unbelievable. Call for reservation...we got there at 10.

Fantastic food & great service, highly recommend this place!

I love the burger and the owners.

I must agree with the one and only review on here. Outstanding. I will be back next year for sure. Simply sublime

May be the best food in the Catskills