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The Runner

The Runner

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
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  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerJune 16, 2014
    The braised short rib “is the Runner at its best: old-fashioned tastes, lightened up with vegetables, reconceived for people who sit at desks all day and want to share.” Read more
  • Stina P.heart icon on user image
    Stina P.October 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    the tongue bread with pumpkin butter and risotto with watercress and feta are cozy musts on a fall weeknight. the menu constantly changes with new and old favorites.
  • Annie T.
    Annie TFebruary 17, 2015
    Great cocktails and solid menu. Warm, roasted oysters, Mussels with lemon and parsley.Chopped salad with shaved kale, Brussels spouts & pistachio. Mushroom with goat cheese.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HardenburghAugust 30, 2014
    Great new spot in the area. Cozy ambiance with a nice backyard patio. They bake everything in their brick oven, so definitely try their breads and popovers.
  • Mary Beth Q.
    Mary Beth QuirkMarch 27, 2014
    Everything was delicious and it was hard to narrow down our menu choices because I wanted to eat it all. The staff is friendly and patient. Great addition to the area.
  • Melanie T.
    Melanie TravisNovember 4, 2014
    This place is divine. On a date, get 1 main and 2 sides to split. Compliment with a whiskey cocktail and you just got 12 million points.
  • Lauren
    LaurenMay 18, 2014
    We went with a large group and ordered almost every item on the menu and everything was scrumptious!! The standouts were the tartes and the chopped salad(sounds boring but genius mix)
  • Justin W.
    Justin WelshApril 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Popover with kale and sunny side egg? Delicious! Like an eggs Benedict inside a wonderful popover pastry.
  • Karyn S.heart icon on user image
    Karyn SpencerMarch 16, 2014
    I don't know why someone would say this isn't good. We had frisée salad, bacon, cheese grits, drop biscuits, and sweet potato hash. All made an excellent brunch. Bellinis to boot!
  • Leah S.
    Leah SchwartzNovember 1, 2014
    Wonderful atmosphere, terrific food. The squid ink risotto was particularly great; the salt baked trout was a close second!
  • Jonathan M.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan MeasorJuly 14, 2014
    I've only had a beer but the menu looks fantastic. The idea of Bloody Mary wings excites me.
  • Courtney D.heart icon on user image
    Courtney DudleyFebruary 7, 2014
    Try everything. Bigger portions than you'd expect. Recommend the bone marrow, Brussels and steak.
  • Marco V.heart icon on user image
    Marco VoormolenMay 8, 2015
    Super friendly and attentive staff. Decent food. Very affordable during happy hour (4-7pm)! Nice patio/garden.
  • Siovonne
    SiovonneAugust 26, 2014
    Outdoor garden. Can't go wrong with that. And pair that with great cocktails.
  • Kim S.heart icon on user image
    Kim SurkoMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice spot for a quick glass of wine at the bar! Decent selection!
  • Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LutzMay 3, 2014
    Excellent. Love the popover bcast and the chopped salad.
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Share the smashed potatoes and Bloody Mary wings over cocktails.
  • Jay
    JayMarch 8, 2014
    Great brunch. Really good old fashioned, too.
  • Jenny S.
    Jenny SeniorJuly 24, 2014
    Chopped kale salad was delicious! Service was a little slow
  • Kwame T.
    Kwame Taylor-HayfordAugust 25, 2015
    eat at the bar. good vibes, friendly peeps.
  • Caitlin O.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin OsbahrJune 21, 2014
    Dinner at the bar was great, but the brunch is pretty abysmal. Not salted or seasoned at all.
  • Juliana G.heart icon on user image
    Juliana GlassmanDecember 7, 2014
    Chopped salad, popovers, trout
  • Natural S.heart icon on user image
    Natural SoapJuly 13, 2014
    Incredible Everything !
  • Kate H.heart icon on user image
    Kate HodgeJune 26, 2015
    The short rib
  • LaQuana M.heart icon on user image
    LaQuana McNeilMarch 28, 2015
    Be prepared to wait an hour for your meal
  • Tarah F.heart icon on user image
    Tarah FeinbergJune 29, 2014
    Just another reason in the neighborhood to go to Roman's. Everything was ok at best. So sad...
  • dwayne m.heart icon on user image
    dwayne mentisApril 6, 2015
    Long wait for service and over priced.
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