Cookshop
American restaurant · Chelsea ·
Energetic, greenmarket-driven American fare with popular brunch
Energetic, greenmarket-driven American fare with popular brunch
"Simply put, Cookshop has been one of NYC’s most reliable restaurants for a very long time now. We’ve been coming here for years, and our meals have never been anything but delicious—not even once. The menu is uncomplicated and as American as it gets, with pork chops, fish, roasted chicken, and brunch. There is no bad time to visit—even breakfast is solid here—and there's a big outdoor space for the nine days in May and September that you can actually sit outside. Just know that it is nearly always busy, and you will wait for a table. RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Stone Oven Pizza Cookshop has a big wood burning oven, and when you have that kind of oven, sometimes you make pizza. Yes, this one is topped with ramps and therefore also the slightest bit of pretense, but it’s also pretty damn good. Order with confidence. Vermont Lamb Tasting If I was a lamb, this is how I would want to go out. Various parts of me, cooked to delicious perfection, served on a slab of wood to a king. OK, if not a king, a president. No presidents eat here, do they? How about a high ranking member of parliament? A famous actor? No? Fine, someone at a restaurant in Cheslea. Someone smart enough to order me. Spit Roasted Cascun Farm Chicken Roasted chicken in a restaurant is no novelty, but it’s rarely this good. There’s some smoked chili oil in the mix, which punches things up a bit. Do it if your heart so desires. Whole Fish You’ll find various fish presentations on the menu at Cookshop, and our move is always to keep it simple. Nobody at the table is gonna be mad at a nice piece of fish." - Chris Stang
"If you’re looking to have a healthy dinner with several children and a few parents, you should do it at Cookshop. This American restaurant in Chelsea is casual, but nice enough for difficult-to-please parents, and the menu has vegetarian options, as well as a few different salads and seafood dishes." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, willa moore, sonal shah
"If you’re looking to have a healthy dinner with several children and a few parents, you should do it at Cookshop. This American restaurant in Chelsea is casual, but nice enough for difficult-to-please parents, and the menu has vegetarian options, as well as a few different salads and seafood dishes." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, willa moore, sonal shah
"Located in one of Chelsea’s quieter sections surrounded by distinguished older buildings, Cookshop was founded with a farm-to-table ethos in 2005 and has gradually grown to be a favorite spot for a tumultuous brunch or a quiet dinner. Vegetables are emphasized — even in its inventive pizzas — and there’s a substantial commitment to seafood, while many appetizers and entrees are prepared in a wood-fired oven." - Robert Sietsema
"It’s 2pm, the only thing you’ve eaten all day is a banana, and now several people you’re related to are staring at you, asking where you should all get lunch. Fortunately, you know about Cookshop. Maybe (hopefully) you even made a reservation in advance. In which case, you can tell everyone to relax, then head over to this Chelsea restaurant and eat some things like burrata, a lamb burger, and/or a pizza with a bunch of vegetables on top. This is a crowd-pleasing place, and there’s a bunch of sidewalk seating when it’s nice out." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, matt tervooren