A Brew House That’s Worth A Visit

By Written by Alexandra Dauz on June 8th, 2010

With six locations around Manhattan, Heartland Brewery is never too far away. This casual brewery won’t take a toll on your wallet. Open for lunch and dinner, Heartland has a prix fixe menu offered from 5pm-7pm for $28.95. Each location has a slightly different menu but overall the general theme is the same.

I enjoyed a sirloin steak sandwich ($14.95) and sweet potato fries. The fries were fabulous, but then again when are sweet potato fries not absolutely delicious. The sandwich was a good sized portion; the steak was juicy and flavorful, and the melted cheddar along with the toasted onion roll rounded out the meal. I also tasted the buffalo burger made with free-range bison, the chophouse burger, and the Idaho fries (I know, a lot of meat). However, if you’re not a fan of red meat, Heartland offers other dishes such as Ahi Tuna Salad, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. And from what I tasted, I bet all would be excellent.

Not only was the food here great, but for some the drinks could be considered the main event. Heartland’s award winning beer is brewed daily. They offer two beer samplers that give you a taste of either 6 or 7 of their different brews. Their Farmer Jon’s Oatmeal Stout won a medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 1995, 1997, and 1999. Choices range from Red Rooster Ale with a caramel toffee roasted nut flavor, an Indian River Light brew with a hint of coriander and the Oatmeal Stout previously mentioned that tastes like espresso and chocolate.

They offer party rooms and a great catering menu. Party hotline number is 212-582-2057

Heartlandbrewery.com

Times Square

127 W. 43rd St.
646.366.0235

Midtown West

625 8th Ave. at 41st St.
646.214.1000

Union Square

35 Union Sq. W. at 17th St.
212.645.3400

Radio City

1285 6th Ave.
212.582.8244

The Seaport

South St. at Fulton St.
646.572.BEER