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Stopped into Black Oak on 5th with a colleague while in Brooklyn on a business trip, and wow, what a great call. We grabbed seats at the bar and had Gloria, the bartender extraordinaire taking care of us. She was outstanding from start to finish: personal, friendly, and genuinely fun to talk to.
She had great recommendations for drinks and even steered us toward an incredible dessert. The whole vibe was welcoming and relaxed.
If you’re in the area and not sure where to go, go to Black Oak and say hi to Gloria. You’ll walk out impressed and already planning your next visit.
Gloria took the best care of us at the bar. I can't stop thinking about how perfect our experience was here. I loved that not ALL TV's were on sports; I was a big fan of the woodworking channel that was on while we ate.
I had the mac (with buffalo and bacon) which I will have dreams about in the future. This was the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. It changed me, truly. My husband had the steak and eggs, which was equally delicious (he says); I was too deep in my mac and cheese to even think about his food.
This place was incredible, so much so that we plan on returning tomorrow before going back to TN. Get here now, and if Gloria is at the bar, PLEASE sit with her as she's amazing, sweet, and super knowledgeable about the area's goings on.
I came here for brunch with high hopes and a growling stomach. The service was excellent—attentive, warm, and genuinely kind—but the food felt like a missed opportunity wrapped in marinara.
I ordered the Eggs in Purgatory, which looked like it wanted to be shakshuka’s Italian cousin but forgot to bring the flavor profile. The sauce lacked depth, the egg was fine but unremarkable, and the whole dish landed somewhere between “comfort food” and “well, that’s… food.” The side of crostini was serviceable, though it didn’t really help elevate the dish.
Now, credit where it’s due: the Bloody Marys were killer—spicy, bold, and honestly the highlight of the meal. If I come back, it’ll be for the drinks and the friendly staff, not the food.
I wanted to love this place. I gave it a real shot. But when the best part of brunch is your drink and your waiter, that’s telling. If you’re in the neighborhood and thirsty? Sure. Hungry? Maybe look elsewhere.
الرد من Black Oak on Fifth
2025.08.16
Hi Daniel, we’re truly sorry we didn’t hit the mark for you. Your feedback means a lot and we’ll be sharing it with our kitchen staff. We’d love the chance to welcome you back so you can try some of our other dishes.