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After less than a year in Industry City, the team behind Confidant moved the restaurant to Brooklyn Heights in February — a bold relocation that immediately reshapes the neighborhood’s dining map. The new site expands the kitchen, adds a pasta program and dessert offerings, and gives local diners a cozy, wood-forward room to discover New American cooking from chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman.
The space reads like a small, thoughtfully dressed cabin: exposed brick, warm wood paneling overhead and a wider, open kitchen where line cooks and servers are much more visible. The menu has been stretched to accommodate pastas for the first time, while pastry chef Mariah Neston supplies layered desserts that feel built for sharing.
Standout dishes to try
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- Trout mousse — Toasted rounds arrive with ribbons of airy trout mousse and a scatter of trout roe; the combination balances creamy texture with crisp bread and saline pops. (About $19)
- Prawn pot pie — A dramatic dome of puff pastry shelters a silky prawn bisque studded with sweet shrimp and tender parsnips; visually striking and rich in flavor. (Around $34)
- Spaghetti al funghi — Winter mushrooms, seaweed-infused butter, red chiles and gremolata give this pasta a deep, savory profile that leans into umami. (Roughly $23)
- Malted mille-feuille — A crisp, multi-layered dessert built from chocolate crepe rolls, coffee diplomat and hazelnut components for crunchy, nutty sweetness. (Approximately $15)
Portions are composed to be shared, and the kitchen’s confident seasoning makes tasting several plates a rewarding way to map the menu.
What to drink
For bottles and by-the-glass suggestions, ask for Lucy Saintcyr, the restaurant’s manager and wine director. We had a mineral-driven Domaine Rijckaert Arbois Savagnin (listed at about $83), which cut through richer dishes and complemented both seafood and mushroom-forward plates.
Wine pairings here skew toward acidity and minerality to balance the menu’s creamier elements — a useful rule of thumb when ordering.
If you want to extend the evening, Long Island Bar sits just across the intersection and offers an unpretentious neighborhood counter for a pre- or post-dinner drink; it’s an easy way to bookend a meal without straying far.
Neighborhood notes and what’s next
The move into Brooklyn Heights signals a shift: Confidant is now more accessible to downtown and brownstone neighborhoods, rather than the industrial fringe. That accessibility may help the team build a steadier local following.
Look for a new project opening next door this spring: the owners plan to debut Lou & Bev’s, a bakery and pizzeria that will expand what the block offers for daytime and casual dining.
Practical info
- Address: 127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Website: https://www.confidantnyc.com/
- Tip: Reservations are advised on weekend nights; ask staff about nightly features and wine pairings.
Confidant’s relocation is more than a change of address — it’s a conscious move to be part of a neighborhood dining scene, with an expanded menu and adjacent projects that suggest the team plans to stay and grow in Brooklyn Heights.
