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Woodland
Deep within a major boulevard, tucked under the cosmopolitan venues of Brooklyn brownstones, dances in our thoughts a familiar character that we can all relate to. He is juggling his light-hearted smile with a goblet in one hand, pipe in the other; the promise of your good time sparkling in his eyes. He is our Satyr, and meant to remind all that enter our door, that the Woodland still exists, along with its fun, flavor, and song.
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58 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 58 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(7)
Food
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(22)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(17)
- great for brunch(12)
- vibrant bar scene(11)
- hot spot(10)
Woodland Reviews List
Review 1 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Great food, bad service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went pre and post concert, they were understaffed and unprepared for the influx but for some reason continued to seat customers. We waited 45 minutes for our food before having to leave hungry for the show. They bought our drinks which was a nice gesture and asked us to return after the show. We came back only to have our server bring out 2 or our 3 drink orders wrong. I ordered 3 things before finding something they weren't out of. The food was delicious but didn't come out all together and we were left waiting a while for everyone to have their food. The manager was defensive when I told him the situation and we had to ask for our check multiple times before it being brought out.
Again, food was fantastic, service was not."
Again, food was fantastic, service was not."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 2 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Boiled Steak
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bit of a muck-up. Got a good recommendation from a friend and took a group there for dinner. We ordered some appetizers. My friends wine was corked, we tried another wine and that too was bad. The wait-staff could not figure out what to bring us--ie they never took it away. My friends steak was boiled, tasteless, and the waiter did take it off the bill. Overall a sad disappointment."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Kitchen slowdown?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here was delicious, when we finally got it. The night we were there our table and other tables around us waited over an hour before getting any food.
It was 20 minutes before drinks we ordered were delivered and they arrived one at a time. Two drinks were unavailable, including iced tea, so they waited 30 minutes for their drinks. The waitress was very nice and noted she was working a double, but between her being run ragged and some apparent issues in the kitchen, it detracted from the experience.
Dinner, when finally served, also arrived piecemeal. The food was hot and good, but overall it was a poor dining experience."
It was 20 minutes before drinks we ordered were delivered and they arrived one at a time. Two drinks were unavailable, including iced tea, so they waited 30 minutes for their drinks. The waitress was very nice and noted she was working a double, but between her being run ragged and some apparent issues in the kitchen, it detracted from the experience.
Dinner, when finally served, also arrived piecemeal. The food was hot and good, but overall it was a poor dining experience."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mothers' Day Brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visitng Brooklyn with wide and adult son, when we met at woodlands for a Mothers' Day brunch. Perfectly pleasant but not exceptional. There was nothing to distract us from enjoying one another's company...which is far more than can be said of many other places."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 5 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Your service is terrible. Will never return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 6 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
They charge you for coffee refills!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed our brunch there-they have a delicious menu and some unique dishes. Brunch also comes with complimentary mimosas or bloody mary's which is nice. We were shocked when we got the bill though-they had charged us for each coffee refill! I had come here with my parents and they were so upset. The waitress had asked us if we'd like more coffee when our current ones were getting cold, but she never said we'd be charged. Definitely frustrated after that."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
maybe just working out new
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"maybe just working out new restaurant kinks, but we waited a little too long for water and to have our order taken. we almost walked out! once we got served, food was good, and so was atmosphere."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I loved the look and menu
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved the look and menu from the website. I should have prepared myself when we arrived and told them we had a reservation for two at 6pm. We were met with a blank look then told they had not received reservations yet, but could seat us. I only hoped they had a complete system melt down that day because if the chaos that evening was the norm , then words fail me. I actually think the waiter was a nice guy, but just overwhelmed. We were lucky, we got a glass of wine and a cocktail twenty minutes after ordering them and our food forty five minutes after that. The table next to us waited 45 minutes for a beer, God knows when their food was coming. When the food did come, it was overcooked. Music is too loud, with heavy bass."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Before Barclays - you deserve it.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I picked this for a group of 6 dare I say, middle aged, guys wanting to celebrate a birthday dinner and see a Nets game. Everyone was very pleased with my choice. Woodlands has a comfortable, nice contemporary pub sort of a feel, is very clean, and sits on a corner with beautiful front and side walls of windows.
Our waitress was very helpful and friendly, and our food was terrific, ranging from salads, onion soup, lamb chops, burgers and a steakhouse quality ribeye . We were served ample bread, and had great sides of roasted veggies, all downed with ample pints of good draft beer.
Pricing wise this is not a burger joint but is very reasonable given the quality of the meal and atmosphere."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not recommended
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrible service. One member of our party never received her entrée despite repeated reminders. Service staff did not return for additional drink orders but had to be literally chased down."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for pre-event at Barclay's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pleasantly surprised by this Flatbush Ave near Barclay Center. Great place to have a pre-event meal. Decent menu and well executed too."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great especially before an
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great especially before an event at the Barcleys"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
EXCELLENT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service couldn't have been better. Charming waiter, Alex, and also charming hostess. Because my friend could not eat her rabbit dish as it was too salty, we both received free deserts.
The snacks prior to the meal to accompany our reduced priced wines was unbelievably imaginative and delicious."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, service was terrible. Drinks were mixed up (including giving alcohol to someone who requested not) and everything took far too long. The good makes it worth it, but it won't be at the top of our list in the neighborhood."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 15 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Would of been better had not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would of been better had not all of our dishes tasted like a salt lick. We could see layers of salt crystals covering our food. We couldnt finish our entrees although they looked appetizing. Management was very nice and discounted our bill and gave us a free round of drinks. If they fix the obscene amount of salt added to the dishes would recommend."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Expected better service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ditzy un-professional server is below par for an expensive restaurant. Forgot our side orders, took our drinks away before they were finished. Not familiar with the menu."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Woodland - A True Gem on Flatbush
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pleasantly surprised by Woodland! Lots of little delicious touches like the smoky tomato ketchup and the homemade olives and liver pate. The only thing that I found less than impressive was the burger, it just wasn't anything to write about. I highly suggest Woodland for a standalone date or a meal before or after an event at Barclays Center."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Too noisy but that is usually
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too noisy but that is usually the case it seems everywhere"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
the nEw park slope scene
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"is a pretty place and the food is definatley different..Almost Western..I felt like I might fit it with cowboy boots and a hat. It's somewhat limited menu, but enough for all diets... It's petty pricey for the experience, but overall I would recommend. I doubt I'd go back. Maybe for small plates and a glass of wine.
They didn't have decaf coffee which was quite upsetting to my guests."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant, we were looking for a steakhouse that was open late (past 10pm). The service was good, food was good, and the ambiance really tied everything together. Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We got a trainee server on
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We got a trainee server on valentines day. And our bill was incorrectly tabulated. The food was also so-so"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 22 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This establishment thinks
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This establishment thinks it is cool, but it is not. Any place that has "foraged mushrooms" on its menu is a faux joke. Also, the dinner entrees were all over $20 except for the "special" which, surprise, was sold out when we ate at 6 p.m. Some plywood and exposed lights does not a Brooklyn foodie destination make."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2004
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Review 23 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I get that there was a concert
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I get that there was a concert nearby that night but we waited 45 minutes to get our food order. The table next to us had the same issue. My food was fine but my boyfriend's was bland. The music downstairs was louder than it was at the concert at Barclay's later that evening. Not fun."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
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Review 24 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I held a surprise baby shower
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I held a surprise baby shower here and the manager/staff was amazing! They provided a private room for us and had 2 servers with us throughout our reservation. Awesome! The location was a hit and the service was great."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 25 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a good spot to grab
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a good spot to grab dinner before a Nets game. The restaurant has a fun energy/ambiance. The menu has ambitious ingredients that look good on paper but the kitchen relies on a simplistic "more butter, more salt, more oil" preparation style. Don't bring your food snob friends and you'll be fine."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2006
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Review 26 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious, service a bit slow.
Onion soup came cold but was exchanged for a new one!
Port cup was covered in lipstick :(
Entrees and food very tasty."
Onion soup came cold but was exchanged for a new one!
Port cup was covered in lipstick :(
Entrees and food very tasty."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and atmosphere. Will be going back a lot. Best before any Barclays Center event."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 28 for Woodland
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Wont be going back
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall a disappointment. They were out of several things and didnt have basic liquor at the bar. Apps were good but that's about it"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Woodland
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic