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Kiwiana - Kiwiana - Permanently Closed, Brooklyn, NY

Kiwiana - Permanently Closed

4.7

108 Reviews

$30 and under

New Zealand

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Kiwiana in Park Slope provides diners with a memorable experience in terms of appearances and taste. When you first enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the sight of rich, warm wood tables, chairs, and floors paired against pale walls. Large windows let in plenty of sunshine and lovely green plants hang from the ceiling. The Kiwiana menu boasts blue point oysters, fettuccini with roasted beet and pecorino sauce topped with pine nuts, Yucca tater tots with a bacon aioli and many more. The restaurant takes simple foods and elevates them with incredible flavors and ingredients that melt in your mouth. End your meal with a deliciously satisfying dessert, like the sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream or the pecan and whiskey bread pudding. Stop in at Kiwiana today for a top-notch meal for dinner or lunch.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
New Zealand, Comfort Food, Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Friday: 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm Saturday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Phone number
(929) 276-3161
Website
http://www.kiwiana-nyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Chef Mark Simmons will work with you to create the perfect menu for your special occasion. We can accommodate up 45 people in one of two private spaces; pricing determined by day and time of the party. Prices start at $25 per person (please note the menu shown is a sample and not necessarily the starting price point) . We have a full bar and beverage options can be customized on request.

Location
847 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Neighborhood
Park Slope
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Quiet

107 Reviews

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Eagle
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kiwiana remains our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food is great and the service outstanding.
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SJOBklyn
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall2food4service1ambience1
We walked in to a smell of Pinesol so strong, it burned the nostrils. We were meeting friends so we took our seats when normally we would have turned straight back to the door and left. With 10 minutes we were the only diners in the restaurant and our waiter was trying to hurry us from minute one. The food was pretty good but the staff so obviously wanted us out of there, they were sitting in their coats at the bar and dragging garbage bins past our table as we ate dessert. They were just so stunningly rude that we gave up and left. Unbelievable experience. We'll never return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Great service. Comfortably chic ambience.
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Gwendolyn
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everyone in our group loved their meal and it was a great spot for a cozy gathering.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Brooklyn!
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CS
CarmenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kiwiana is one of the best restaurants anywhere. All the food is consistently outstanding, and the personalized service is even better. An absolute gem!
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DanielB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome - great food, greeted by the chef, great service
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TracyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an absolutely lovely night and will definitely be returning in the future!!!
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BenK
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food that put enough of a twist on classic presentations to make it interesting and different. I would eat here again.
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JaneS
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice, friendly restaurant. Great scones with rubbarb jam (brunch), good lamb and salmon (dinner), excellent desserts.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went for dinner date with my wife. Had the yuca tater tots and heirloom tomatoes to start then the salmon and fried chicken. Everything tasted great, fried chicken was the tastiest I’ve had in a while. I even left my sunglasses on the table and our server ran after us down the street to return them so A+ service.
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KatJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and great food. Portions just right. Really enjoyed it!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone loved it, we came back again the next day!
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MaryannK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff were eager to make our special birthday dinner a wonderful experience. Wine and food recommendations were spot on. The food was simply amazing!!! I will return and recommend Kiwiana to my friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dining experience as always!
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VictoriaH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restraurant. Delicious food. Nice place to have dinner and a conversation. Lovely but not too noisy.
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samagrerba
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was excellent, as well as the food; however, the portions were very small and the prices high. The restaurant is nice and homey.
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Nadia
New York Area
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food and service were just okay. Plenty of better options out there; no plans to return. Ambiance was very pretty and relaxed with nice outdoor tables in front.
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EmmanuelD
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place, I've been there at least half a dozen times and I haven't had a bad meal yet. Their brunch is particularly good.
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Carl
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been coming to this place almost since they opened. It is small (& sometimes a bit tight in terms of seating), but the food is amazing … the wine selection unique … the service always attentive & always charming. I cannot recommend this place enough.
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Max1
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
All the dishes were excellent. I was surprised that this place is not busier. One of the best meals I've had in Park Slope.
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Eagle
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kiwiana is an excellent neighborhood restaurant offering excellent food at a fair price. The whole family regularly enjoys Kiwiana for brunch and dinner.
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UESvegmama
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
An absolutely delightful dining event - though our whole party was vegetarian, the options for us were more than usually delightful - each dish was fresh, flavorsome and surprising, from the pecan in the squash soup to the creaminess of the beet pasta. The service was unflaggingly attentive and courteous and though the room wasn't overwhelming in its decor, it was charming with a great, though unobtrusive soundtrack. We agreed we'd be back!
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michaelcairl
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Kiwiana does everything right with a small menu. The salmon with Brussels sprouts and lardons was inspired. I won't eat restaurant fried chicken anywhere but at Kiwiana. The wine list is excellent, the service thoughtful. We have a great thing in Park Slope at Kiwiana.
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ThomasL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall3food5service3ambience4
I had a great time here, it was so nice to go to a great restaurant and not be in a crazy loud environment. The only problem I had, was that my wife and I sat down way before the tables on either side of us, and both of them got their entrees before we did, and they ordered the same thing that we did. As someone who has been in food service for 10+ years that makes absolutely no sense.
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WilliamW
Key West
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very good meal. Great lamb chops and fried chicken. Wine by the glass selection limited and pricy. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. We will return.
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RichardM
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great night and great dinner-we all enjoyed what we ordered and best of all we could all hear each other speak throughout the dinner-a rarity in NY these days! Highly recommend.
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CarlK
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, perfect atmosphere
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digtc
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lots of delicious courses and interesting flavors! Very homey and comfy.
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KathyL
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there for dinner with my son...everything was excellent, the food, the service - definitely will go back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite experience all around. The owner, Mark Simmons, waited on us himself (it was a very quiet night a couple of days after New Year’s), and he was exquisite — factual, quietly confident, not boasting. And there was a LOT for him to boast about! The room is quietly elegant, charming, and cozy. An extensive beer and wine list, with several cocktail selections that looked quite delicious. Every single thing we ordered was perfect — the white bait latkes, octopus salad, short ribs, and three plates of fried chicken with truffle honey and kale slaw. Had we had room, we’d have ordered dessert. But that will have to wait for our next visit! A perfect five-star experience all around.
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Andy
New York Area
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious
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JosephL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kiwiana is the perfect neighborhood restaurant. Laid back, great food, and all at an affordable price. I even had an engagement brunch here and their special event treatment greatly exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend coming in and for the coffee connoisseur, order a flat white!
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Poeposition
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of seven for Christmas Eve dinner, and Kiwiana did not disappoint. We had a teenager with us, so I was a bit concerned that he might not find a dish that appealed to him, but he really enjoyed his NY strip steak. The service was warm, friendly, and very attentive, yet we never felt as if someone were hovering over us. The space is small and cozy with a very comfortable, relaxed ambience. Music was playing at a good volume: loud enough to hear it, but not so loud that we had to speak loudly over it. We ordered a number of shared plates: salmon ceviche, whitefish latkes, beets and ricotta, and yucca tater tots. For our entrées, we had the strip steak, burgers, fried chicken, and lamb(?), all of which was delicious. The desserts were fantastic, especially the pavlova. The lemon poppyseed pannacotta was delicious, as well as the pecan bread with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Thank you for the wonderful meal and service for our special holiday dinner!
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Foxbat
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Good food, service and very family friendly. We travelled 30min by taxi for family brunch and would happily do so again.
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Jeff
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was a tad oversalted and overdressed but otherwise very enjoyable
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Andy
New York Area
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
An underrated gem that should always be in the conversation about great Brooklyn restaurants.
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AtypicalJohn
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fairly quiet for us, for people fairly early on a Saturday evening, so service was very attentive and quick. The chef came out to say hi which is always appreciated. Could easily have had anything on the menu, looking forward to returning.
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AndA
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Marc's cuisine is awesome. We have a love for kiwi cuisine and stumbled across this place while wandering through Brooklyn. The food was creative yet comforting and made us feel right at home. Marmite Pork Belly fell off the bone with a fork and was to die for. We will definitely be back.
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IrwinBarry
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my two twenty-something cousins who were visiting from Israel as well as my daughter and her boyfriend here for an 8 o'clock pm Thursday reservation. We were all quite happy. The service was outstanding and the host made a special effort to explain and accomodate the menu to one of my young cousins who has celiac disease and eats gluten-free. The food was delicious, Two people ordered the lamb chops which, as expected, was a small portion, but the size and price of the same thing in any restaurant I've been to in the US. They said that it was delicious. I had ribs which were absolutely terrific, someone else had salmon which was cooked and served perfectly, and the "Kiwi" burger was terrific as well. Dessert was delicious-extremely fresh and nice portions. The restaurant is not big but it is nicely decorated, and the bar looks great. I highly recommend Kiwiana.
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Kiwiana - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

847 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Additional information

Neighborhood
Park Slope
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Friday: 5:00 pm- 11:00 pm Saturday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Cuisines
New Zealand, Comfort Food, Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kiwiana-nyc.com/
Phone number
(929) 276-3161
Private party facilities
Chef Mark Simmons will work with you to create the perfect menu for your special occasion. We can accommodate up 45 people in one of two private spaces; pricing determined by day and time of the party. Prices start at $25 per person (please note the menu shown is a sample and not necessarily the starting price point) . We have a full bar and beverage options can be customized on request.

Kiwiana - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

To Start

Homemade scones

Blue Point oysters

Pulled pork slider$3.00

Bowl of fresh berries$7.00

ANZAC Porridge$7.00

Chilled corn & crab soup$9.00

Egg Dishes

Green market vegetable omelet$11.00

Eggs Florentine$11.00

Eggs / Avocado / Chorizo$15.00

Lightly smoked and seared salmon$15.00

Large Plates

Chai-spiced French toast$11.00

The Fry up$14.00

Burger$16.00

Sides

Toast$2.00

Apple wood smoked bacon$3.00

Home Fries / Hand cut fries$5.00

Yuca tater tots$6.00

What 108 people are saying

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