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Confidant
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Restaurant in Brooklyn, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Confidant is a practical Brooklyn pick for New American dining when wine matters and the group wants an easier plan than a high-demand destination table. Lunch is the safer first visit; dinner is the better call if the wine list is central to the meal.
About Confidant
Confidant is a Brooklyn restaurant serving New American cooking, with service Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and closures on Monday and Tuesday. Its Star Wine List recognition in 2026 makes it a useful pick when a New American meal and a wine-list accolade are part of the brief. Plan around the essentials: Brooklyn, New American cooking, smart casual dress, lunch and dinner service, a recognized wine-list component.
Choose it for New American cooking with a wine-list signal
Brooklyn has many ways to approach New American dining, from casual neighborhood meals to more destination-driven dinners. Confidant's profile is focused and clear: New American cuisine, smart casual dress, lunch and dinner hours Wednesday through Sunday, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes it most useful for diners who want a direct Brooklyn option with a wine-list note, rather than a restaurant defined by a named chef, tasting menu, signature dish, or price point.
The safest expectation is category-led rather than dish-led: New American cooking in Brooklyn with a recognized wine-list component. If the goal is a broader Brooklyn-wide scan before committing, use our full Brooklyn restaurants guide first.
Lunch and dinner are both on the schedule
Confidant lists lunch and dinner service Wednesday through Sunday: 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. That schedule makes it viable for either an earlier New American meal or an evening reservation, depending on the group's timing.
Treat Confidant as a Brooklyn New American option with smart casual dress and Star Wine List (2026) recognition. For adjacent research, compare Brooklyn stays through our full Brooklyn hotels guide, drinks through our full Brooklyn bars guide, local producers through our full Brooklyn wineries guide, itinerary ideas through our full Brooklyn experiences guide.
Where it fits among Brooklyn and New American choices
If Confidant is unavailable or the brief changes, diners can compare it with other options by occasion. Olmsted is another New American reference point in Brooklyn. Vinegar Hill House is a useful comparison for a Brooklyn meal with a different feel. Honey Badger is another Brooklyn option to consider when looking beyond Confidant.
For a plan outside Brooklyn, Manhatta and Temple Court can be considered separately. The most grounded way to cross-shop Confidant is to start with its core fit: New American cuisine, Brooklyn location, smart casual dress, Wednesday-through-Sunday lunch and dinner hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- 67 35th St Building #5, Space #05-01-C29, Brooklyn, NY 11232
- Website
- confidantnyc.com
- Phone
- (929) 252-0205
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Confidant sits deliberately off the beaten path in a Sunset Park industrial complex, favoring low visibility and an audience that arrives with intention. The setting emphasizes a quiet, serious approach to New American fine dining: warehouse conversions and multi-tenant creative buildings frame an intimate experience that privileges reservation-driven service over casual walk-in traffic. The restaurant's presence in Building #5 of the 35th Street corridor signals a measured, design-forward sensibility rooted in converted industrial infrastructure, where precision cooking and tasting-menu rhythm shape a sophisticated, restrained atmosphere rather than frenetic neighborhood energy.
Best For
This is a place to reserve rather than chance upon: guests are expected to book, travel deliberately, and come prepared for a focused culinary experience. The tasting-menu orientation and fine-dining framing make Confidant well suited to special occasions, business dinners, and date nights where a quieter, more deliberate meal is desired. Because the kitchen and service operate with an intent-driven register, groups who favor structured courses and a curated sequence of dishes get the most from the visit; it rewards diners who arrive informed about the format and pace.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead and plan for a tasting-menu experience—Confidant is described as a reservation-first restaurant that caters to deliberate diners. Expect a multi-course, New American tasting progression and allow time for plated sequences rather than rushed orders. If you want to sample highlights from the house, consider sharing signature items (from the venue metadata) such as the brioche-crusted prawn pot pie or the grilled sunchoke with sabayon; they exemplify the kitchen's approach. Arrive with an appetite for a composed, course-driven meal and be prepared to follow the kitchen's curated pacing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate with '90s boom bap music; quiet during early dinner service with the sounds of crunching sourdough loaf.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- grilled sunchoke with sabayon sauce
- spicy mezze rigatoni
- brioche-crusted prawn pot pie
- biscuit tortoni
- kanpachi crudo
- bread & butter
Planning details
Location
67 35th St Building #5, Space #05-01-C29, Brooklyn, NY 11232 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Olmsted, New American, New American
- Honey Badger, New American, New American
- Vinegar Hill House, New American, New American
- Manhatta, New American, New American
- Temple Court, New American, New American
Restaurant context
How Confidant compares in Brooklyn
Confidant is the easier, more flexible play compared with Olmsted, which is better for diners prioritizing a destination New American meal with stronger name recognition. If the brief is a lower-friction Brooklyn lunch or dinner with a wine-led reason to go, Confidant makes more sense; if the meal needs to feel like the main event, Olmsted is the stronger target.
Vinegar Hill House is the better cross-shop for a neighborhood-feeling New American meal, while Honey Badger is the more adventurous choice for diners who want a less conventional format. Confidant lands between those poles: less defined by a signature personality, more useful for groups that want New American cooking and a credible wine angle without over-planning.
Against Manhattan options like Manhatta and Temple Court, Confidant is the Brooklyn-specific choice for readers already spending time in Sunset Park or nearby. Pick Manhatta or Temple Court when the room and downtown setting matter more; pick Confidant when convenience, wine interest, a calmer Brooklyn plan matter more than skyline drama.
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Compare Confidant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confidant | Brooklyn | New American | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin Plate2026 Michelin Guide New Restaurants |
| Olmsted | New York City | New American | No published awards |
| Honey Badger | New York City | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5662024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #423 |
| Vinegar Hill House | New York City | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5592023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Manhatta | New York City | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #74Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #702025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2372025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #78 |
| Temple Court | New York City | New American | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #6002025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Confidant good for solo dining?
Confidant can be considered for a solo meal if the schedule works for you. Lunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, dinner runs from 5 PM to 10 PM on those same days. If a specific seating setup matters, check directly before planning around it.
What should a first-timer know about Confidant?
Start with the schedule: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, lunch is available Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, with dinner from 5 PM to 10 PM on those same days. Key basics include New American cuisine, smart casual dress, Brooklyn location, Star Wine List (2026) recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Confidant?
Both lunch and dinner are available Wednesday through Sunday. The lunch window runs from 11 AM to 3 PM, dinner runs from 5 PM to 10 PM on those same days. Choose based on timing and the kind of meal you want.
What are alternatives to Confidant in Brooklyn?
Olmsted, Vinegar Hill House, Honey Badger are Brooklyn options to consider alongside Confidant. For a plan outside Brooklyn, Manhatta and Temple Court may also be relevant depending on the occasion.
