Gage & Tollner
#1 Dinner SpotRestored 19th‑century restaurant serving steakhouse classics and seafood in an opulent setting.
Downtown Brooklyn
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Founded in 1879, Gage & Tollner is one of Brooklyn’s oldest and most historically significant restaurants. Housed in a landmarked brownstone with an Italianate facade and stunning 19th-century interior features — from ornate Doric columns to rich wainscoting — the space is a journey into Brooklyn's golden age.
After a heartfelt revival in 2021, the restaurant reopened as both a nostalgic and forward-thinking venue: the original dining room preserves its chophouse charm, while the upstairs “Sunken Harbor Club” adds a tiki-inspired cocktail bar above.
The menu features dry-aged steaks, seafood towers and classic chops served in a dining room adorned with gilded mirrors and gas-lit chandeliers.
Why Gage & Tollner Stands Out
Historic Significance
Landmark restaurant dating back to the 19th century.
Refined Cooking
Steakhouse classics and seafood executed to perfection.
Dual‑Level Experience
Main dining room plus a tiki lounge upstairs for post-dinner drinks.
What to Order
Oysters Rockefeller
Classic oysters baked with herbs and butter.
Dry‑Aged Kansas City Strip
Juicy, charred steak served with house sauces.
Pork Chop with Apple Butter
Rich and flavorful entrée balanced by sweet apple.
Tiki Cocktails
Head upstairs for tropical drinks at the Sunken Harbor Club.
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