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Kingswood
Owned by Australians, Kingswood opened in September 2007.
Situated in the West Village, Kingswood is a neighborhood favorite. The vibe is energetic & refreshingly unpretentious. The bar scene is lively every night of the week, where full dinner service is available.
Accomplished chefs head up the seasonal menu. Top purveyors & careful ingredient selection, combined with the kitchen's polished technique, make Kingswood's menu one of the most exciting & enjoyable downtown.
Menu favorites include a Tuscan Kale Salad, Flat Iron Steak Tartare, and our Grilled Grass-Fed Cheese Burger with cabot cheddar served with a side of our famous Truffle Fries.
Desserts are ever changing with different options. Try some of our house-made cookies and a daily selection of home-made ice creams & sorbets.
Our Wine list offers both Australian & old world selections with a wide range in price & styles with 11 labels available by the glass.
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Situated in the West Village, Kingswood is a neighborhood favorite. The vibe is energetic & refreshingly unpretentious. The bar scene is lively every night of the week, where full dinner service is available.
Accomplished chefs head up the seasonal menu. Top purveyors & careful ingredient selection, combined with the kitchen's polished technique, make Kingswood's menu one of the most exciting & enjoyable downtown.
Menu favorites include a Tuscan Kale Salad, Flat Iron Steak Tartare, and our Grilled Grass-Fed Cheese Burger with cabot cheddar served with a side of our famous Truffle Fries.
Desserts are ever changing with different options. Try some of our house-made cookies and a daily selection of home-made ice creams & sorbets.
Our Wine list offers both Australian & old world selections with a wide range in price & styles with 11 labels available by the glass.
90 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 90 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(7)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(43)
- vibrant bar scene(30)
- fit for foodies(29)
- good for groups(25)
- hot spot(23)
- great for brunch(20)
Kingswood Reviews List
Review 1 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sister to Everleigh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love their LA restaurant, and were pleasantly surprise there was a NY owned restaurant as well.....great night, great food, great neighborhood location, and the staff was just fantastic-"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed Mother's Day brunch at Kingswood. All of the options were delicious and we were very satisfied with our "Big Breakfast" (eggs, bacon, maple sausage, potatoes, biscuit!), French toast with caramelized bananas, and Eggs Benedict (although I wish that had been served on a biscuit.) The ambiance was lovely and I especially appreciated how it was not loud at all - we could actually hear each other and pleasant music in the background. We will be back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I keep coming back to Kingswood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I keep coming back to Kingswood for the food but I think I might have to stop because of the service. I understand it is an extremely popular place and Saturday nights are probably their busiest, but something's gotta give. Our food and drinks (even just beer) took forever to come, we had two different versions of the menu (and not enough for each of us to have our own), and generally we just had to wait a long time between courses and to get anyone's attention. Our waitress was lovely but clearly overworked- at one point the hostess was filling water glasses and distributing food."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good for groups however gets
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good for groups however gets very crowded so a large reservation can be difficult."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 5 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
A Staff Night Out
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A real shame. Staff made us feel like we were intruding on a private party they we holding. We got our food so quickly we barely had time to digest it.
The staff were holding there own little menu tasting and cocktail tasting party at one end of the bar and our waitress would go and have a sip of her cocktail and dig into the bounty of food lashed out on their table to head back to us to let us know how great the place was and see that we were loving it.
We didn't and unfortunately for the owners we had come in from Sydney to check what the boys from Sydney had to offer and were ready to settle in and spend up. We left as soon as the bill was thrown at us were told to have a great night.
All up we give Kingswood a 2/10."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cute spot, terrible service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Kingswood several times and always enjoy it but this time was a nightmare.
We came for a later brunch (2:30) and it felt like our waitress had no idea what she was doing. Everything took forever (despite the fact that it was an off time and it was pretty slow) We waited over 1/2 hour for our first round of drinks, the kitchen was out of avocado toast but our waitress never told us... she would disappear for long times or be standing idly and we'd have to flag her down to attempt to get some service. Not sure if she was having a bad day, but she was mind-blowingly terrible.
The food was good and the drinks were yummy - as always... but our experience with this waitress was so bad."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 7 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The hostess was great and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The hostess was great and very accommodating as our party changed from 5 to 7. The food was delicious just overpriced (as were the drinks) and I was a bit disappointed after eating a tiny $14 salad. I would not go back."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Though the food was good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Though the food was good, the atmosphere was more like a bar than a restaurant. Would only recommend eating during the day if you want to talk to your companion(s)."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch
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Review 9 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went here for Easter Sunday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went here for Easter Sunday brunch. We were seated at a communal table which isn't my favorite but was fine for our group of 5. The banana bread was the best part. The main brunch entrees of omelettes and fried egg sandwiches were what you would expect. Everyone enjoyed the brunch drinks as well."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kingswood was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Kingswood was outstanding. The brussel sprouts with maple syrup and bacon are a favorite as well as the steak."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Waited 45 minutes after our
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Waited 45 minutes after our reservation to be seated. Food very saltyhh"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I came on a Saturday at 11am
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came on a Saturday at 11am for brunch with a girlfriend and we were one of the first parties to be seated. I'd probably wait until 12-1 to make a brunch res next time. Despite the quieter start, the food was SUPER YUMMY! Love Kingswood!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Meal in a lovely setting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The first thing that struck me was the lighting - natural, diffused light. The beautiful ambiance sets the scene for a lovely meal. Interesting, creative selection of choices and the food was well prepared and displayed. I found the service was excellent - no rush but well cared for. Wish I had known about it long ago."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is the best! The food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is the best! The food is sensational and the wines are gems."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Epic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply an epic Valentine's day. Service, food, ambiance was absolutely great. I was happy to pay for the wine and 4 courses of food that was handled excellently for someone with specific allergies."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
NICE DECOR , poor service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"arrived there on time and was seated immediately, although the host had an attitude, the decor is amazing very amazon outdoorsy, like your sitting inside of a botanical garden with bug and butterfly pictures all over the wall, BUT we sat their for at least 15 minutes before we got water or even a waiter came over, we had to flag down a bus boy to just get water and the bread for the table came 30 minutes later. the portions are SMALL, although tasty, i won't pay again 32 for a petite hanger steak again. the appetizers were even smaller but reasonably priced. overall the decor is amazing but the service is POOR, and the wine list is small and the seating is so close to one another i knocked over a candle trying to squeeze out of my seat ."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic
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Review 17 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was salty and the staff
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was salty and the staff is obnoxious. This is my 3rd time there and it is always the same..... It's a shame, bc it could be a cute place."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Best for the young, noisy,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best for the young, noisy, dark and can hardly read menu."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing. We got
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing. We got the crispy pork, brussel sprouts, burger, truffel fries, and carrot cake. I was 100% satisfied with my experience here. Definitely will be coming back."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Nice for a long lazy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very Nice for a long lazy brunch. Bloody Mary was pretty terrible, but I drank it anyway.
Food: Salmon egg scramble was divine. Eggs Benedict..great. Its totally different during the day. A lovely brunch"
Food: Salmon egg scramble was divine. Eggs Benedict..great. Its totally different during the day. A lovely brunch"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friday - date night dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I had dinner at Kingswood on a Friday night at 7:00pm. The ambiance is wonderful -- cozy, natural, and warm. The food is delicious. Fresh and proper portions. Tables are a bit close together, but that's to be expected in NYC. Overall, I was very pleased and we really enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, terrible wine choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kingswood is a great little place. The noise level only started picking up towards the end of the evening as it got fuller, but compared to other NYC restaurants this wasn't too loud.
The food was tasty and very inventive, although very small for the price tag - ouch! We were dissapointed that they only had 3 wines available on their winelist, and then the wine they did have (Australian Shiraz) we wanted to order another bottle of - they ran out of. Considering they are an Australian owned I would've expected Kingswood to have a fabulous wine list. They need to get that fixed."
The food was tasty and very inventive, although very small for the price tag - ouch! We were dissapointed that they only had 3 wines available on their winelist, and then the wine they did have (Australian Shiraz) we wanted to order another bottle of - they ran out of. Considering they are an Australian owned I would've expected Kingswood to have a fabulous wine list. They need to get that fixed."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
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Review 23 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Just kept waiting n waiting
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had to wait for almost 2 hours after our reservation time to be seated and then were told that the kitchen was closing in 10mins so order quickly. Food was passable, my truffle fries were stone cold. My partner did like her steak though.
But to be honest by the time we actually sat down, the experience was pretty much kaput. They gave us a glass of bubbles about 1 hour through the waiting ordeal as a sorry - that is something I suppose."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
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Review 24 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The oysters... wow... the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The oysters... wow... the best oysters i've ever had!! That is all."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Kingswood
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was overpriced and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was overpriced and the service was SO slow."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kingswood
Based on the average of (65) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic