Off The Brook | Bistro & Cocktails 1810 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566

"We went for Sunday Brunch and the ingredients are all here, but execution is missing. 1. The loud techno music on a Sunday morning is a bit much, maybe change that to a softer jazzier vibe. 2. The coffee is terrible; weak somewhat tasteless. so bad in fact, that I saw the staff go across the street for their own coffees. Sunday brunch has to have good coffee and it should keep flowing. 3. it's freezing, they have a space heater pointed on the bar, so they clearly know something is amiss, need the landlord to understand that nobody wants to eat Sunday brunch wearing our winter coats, hats and gloves. 4. The recipes are excellent, the kitchen knows what they are doing and the food was very tasty... but ... if you burn the bun for the egg sandwich - DON'T serve a blackened charred piece of coal. Toast it again and this time, don't burn it. 5. at these prices ($20/entree) the butter should be something a little more than just some non descript cheap tasteless version."

"This place is great and I have made this a semi-regular spot to dine at. Drinks are fantastic, food is phenomenal and the service is amazing with a super friendly wait staff! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"

"Off The Brook is fantastic! Loved their cocktails, especially their different cocktail flights. I love the regular menu, but the weekly specials keep things fresh and surprising for a regular! Definitely a coming back!"

"Service was a little slow at first but the food made up for it. We got the gnocchi to start and it was delicious. Also had chefs special carne asada tacos and the salmon which was good. Drinks were also great! We enjoyed 2 margarita flights and swapped 2 flavors the second time."

"I love this place. Top notch food and drinks. Taco Tuesday is one of my favorite days here, I ordered the sweet potato tacos and classic margarita. I am aiming to try every dish on the menu, so far every meal is better than the rest! What is even better than the food and drinks is the service - the staff is wonderful and welcoming, the owner is pretty great too!"