Umbra

Name: Umbra
Address: 785 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11237-3503
Telephone: (347) 227-6208
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (16)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

785 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY 11237-3503

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Neighborhood gem
Lively

A space for artists by artists, we believe that dinner is an art too. Our seasonal chef is featured just as prominently as the musical performers on stage.

Paired with a locally-focused wine and beer list, Umbra is a perfect date night destination to enjoy delicious offerings while enjoying inspired live performances from a rich tableau of musical stylings. If you're looking for a celebratory night out with friends and family, our mezzanine lounge can fit larger parties up to twenty without the need to rent out the full space.

Stop by for market-fresh small plates, and a menu that varies with vibrant surprises from week to week, and even night to night. Our chef will design the menu each evening based on the freshest ingredients sourced that very same day.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(347) 227-6208
Website
https://www.umbrabrooklyn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs mezzanine that allows for parties up to 20 to reserve as a private area with a dedicated server. Unlike most places, this won't require you to rent out the space as a whole, essentially allowing you to have your own private area within the larger event. This lets you book for special occasions and still enjoy our programming!

Location
785 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY 11237-3503
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Cross street
Hart St between Knickerbocker and Wilson
Parking details
None
Public transit
Dekalb L or Central/Knickerbocker M stops. Jefferson L is also just a short stroll through Maria Hernandez away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

4-Course Chef's Selection
$37.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come in for a proper 4 course meal at a reasonable price, $37/person! Make a reservation, and we'll take care of the rest. Make your reservation early if you'd like to eat before the music, or after 7:30 if you'd like to experience dinner and a show! Our menu is constantly shifting and changing, but as an example of what to expect, here's what you can expect in a general sense of what we have to offer: appetizer - eggplant tempura salad - beet salad entree + side - burger au poivre or mushroom shawarma + fried fingerling potato or broccolini dessert - basque cheesecake or chocolate-tahini sundae
5-Dish Small Plate Tasting
$33.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Can't decide what you want? Try all 5 of our small plates for $33/person! Our menu is constantly shifting and changing to stay fresh and creative, so we can't guarantee what you'll be getting, but here is a general idea (even if the items switch out, the concepts and portions will remain generally similar): - broccolini : salsa-verde. ricotta salata. brown butter breadcrumbs. - fried fingerling potatoes : vadouvan butter. sour cream & onion. chives. - eggplant tempura : zaatar. pomegranate molasses. citrus labne. mint. - beet salad : orange supremes. avocado mousse. candied walnuts. pea shoots. citrus vinaigrette. - gnocchi : shiitake & scallion broth. smoked pancetta. smoked gouda.
Happy Hour Burger, Beer & Shot
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come in after work and grab our burger au poivre, with our Golden Session from 18th Ward and shot of your choice, all for $25!

Offers

Live Music - No Cover
Multiple dates available
Sun - 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM,Wed - Sat - 7:30 PM - 10:15 PM
Forget dinner then a show, wrap the whole experience into one at Umbra! Have a fantastic dinner while you watch some of New York's most talented musicians across a multitude of genres and sounds. We pride ourselves in our eclectic and widespread booking, expanding beyond jazz into post-rock, R&B/soul, experimental electronica, and anything else you can dream of. The through line with all our bookings is 2 things: the music is incredible and free of charge. Whether you know the artists, or you're looking to expand your horizons, Umbra is the place to be.

fried fingerling potatoes [veg + gf]$10.00
vadouvan butter. sour cream and onion. chives.
asparagus [v* + gf*]$10.00
salsa verde. ricotta salata. brown butter breadcrumbs.
eggplant tempura [veg]$14.00
zaatar. pomegranate molasses. citrus labne. mint.
beet salad [v + gf]$16.00
orange supremes. avocado mousse. candied walnuts. pea shoots. citrus vinaigrette.
gnocchi [v + gf]$20.00
scallion & shiitake broth. pancetta.
wild mushroom shawarma [v + gf*]$24.00
king oyster & shiitake mushrooms. lebanese spice blend. charred tahini-garlic sauce. pickles. onion. tomato. romaine.
burger au poivre$24.00
8oz beef patty. caramelized onion. gruyere cheese. cognac & green peppercorn sauce. brioche bun.

dessert

brownie sundae [v]$12.00
house-made vegan ice cream. chocolate-tahini ganache. candied walnuts. sesame tuile.
basque cheesecake [v + gf]$12.00
vegan cheesecake. rhubarb-thai basil jam.
affogato [v + gf]$8.00
house-made vegan ice cream. café integral espresso.
- add cardomaro armari$4.00

What 16 people are saying

Umbra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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16 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
They have great customer service and the food and drinks are pretty decent. I would totally give them another shot when they are not hosting events where the event host are rude to their customers - they definitely need to make sure that their paying customers are comfortable and not being passive aggressively push away in any way.
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Deborah
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful. What a gem of a club. Can’t wait to come back. The owners are the hardest workers there which no doubt is why it is such a fabulous experience.
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Karim
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We did the Valentines Day pre-fix menu for $180 that included live music. The music was great and so was the ambiance... The food however was not worth the value spent. This was more of a tasting menu than a pre-fix menu: 1st course - chicken liver pattè 0/10 served on two small crackers 2nd course - Gnocci - 5/10 3rd course - Miso pear salad 7.5/10 (the best thing we had) 4th course - Wagyu steak 7/10 (good flavor but a little dry in some areas) 5th dessert - two small chocolate strawberries (4/10) - very lazy in my opinion. I would’ve much rather have ordered from the regular menu which sounded like they had some good options. Would’ve spent less money and might have enjoyed the food a bit more.
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Maggie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a really wonderful date night here! The food is exquisite and the vibes were perfect. Highly recommend
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Charles VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, we booked the wrong restaurant in the wrong state and we’ve never been here but we figured we just give you a five star review for the troubles
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Karen VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All the dishes were delicious and the tasting menu is a good value for what you get! Plus FREE music from really talented musicians while you’re eating, and a nice drinks list (just wine-based cocktails, but they’re good!) I would definitely go back!
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Christopher VIP
New York City180 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very nice spot. Food was solid and service lovely.
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Ahu
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. The service was top notch. The food menu was creative and tasty. The music was instrumental which was perfect for a date night
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Rania
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is beyond amazing! If you’re on the fence just take the leap and book for a night. The chefs tasting menu is beyond incredible and a great price point for the quality and quantity you’re served. The vibe is super welcoming, we went on a Sunday where they had an open stage, so many talented people coming together to make music in the moment. I’d 100% come back and will be recommending to everyone!
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Vincent
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a music venue that serves an excellent meal and a small, but lovingly, brilliantly curated wine selection. Just go. You will be delighted by the ambience, your dinner, your wine and the handmade, live music.
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FAQs

Umbra is rated 4.5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

785 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY 11237-3503

Additional information

Cross street
Hart St between Knickerbocker and Wilson
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Dekalb L or Central/Knickerbocker M stops. Jefferson L is also just a short stroll through Maria Hernandez away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.umbrabrooklyn.com/
Phone number
(347) 227-6208
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs mezzanine that allows for parties up to 20 to reserve as a private area with a dedicated server. Unlike most places, this won't require you to rent out the space as a whole, essentially allowing you to have your own private area within the larger event. This lets you book for special occasions and still enjoy our programming!

Umbra

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

4-Course Chef's Selection

5-Dish Small Plate Tasting

Happy Hour Burger, Beer & Shot

Offers

Live Music - No Cover

Menu

dinner

fried fingerling potatoes [veg + gf]$10.00

asparagus [v* + gf*]$10.00

eggplant tempura [veg]$14.00

beet salad [v + gf]$16.00

gnocchi [v + gf]$20.00

wild mushroom shawarma [v + gf*]$24.00

burger au poivre$24.00

dessert

brownie sundae [v]$12.00

basque cheesecake [v + gf]$12.00

affogato [v + gf]$8.00

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Is Umbra currently accepting reservations?

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