Wild game restaurants serve meats typically hunted rather than farm-raised, such as wild boar, venison, quail and elk. The state of New York is home to a few restaurants that specialize in wild game. Located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and as far west as the Buffalo area, these restaurants range from casual to upscale establishments and serve both American and Italian cuisine. Some serve wild game year-round; others feature it during specific times of the year.
Henry's End Restaurant is named for its location on Henry Street in Brooklyn, New York City, between Cranberry and Middagh streets. Established in January 1973, the restaurant held Zagat dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food and service and "fair to good" for its decor as of October 2010.
From October through February each year, Henry's End features its wild game festival. Each night during the event, the restaurant features eight wild game entrees. Selections vary, with past dishes including herb-crusted elk chops, kangaroo with Brussels sprouts and barbecue rattlesnake salad. A four-course, wild game prix fixe dinner is available on weeknights during the festival. The restaurant has a full bar.
Henry's End Restaurant serves dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended because the restaurant is small. Tables are close together, so plan to dine during off-hours if you want to have a private conversation during your meal. Casual attire is acceptable. The nearest parking is along the street.
Henry's End Restaurant
44 Henry St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-834-1776
henrysend.com
San Marco restaurant is on Kensington Avenue in Amherst, New York, a community approximately eight miles northeast of Buffalo. Established in September 1984, the family-owned restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, particularly Tuscan and Venetian cooking, and serves dinner in an intimate, candlelit setting with white linen tablecloths and dark cherry wood furnishings.
The nightly menu features a variety of wild game dishes. Among these entrees are the wild boar with juniper berries, the quail in cognac and shallot sauce and the white rabbit, accompanied by truffles and porcini mushrooms. The wine list features more than 60 selections, primarily from the Northern regions of Italy.
San Marco restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closes every Monday. Reservations are highly recommended. Business casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant has its own free on-site parking lot.
San Marco Ristorante
2082 Kensington Ave.
Amherst, NY 14226
716-839-5876
sanmarcobuffalo.com
Freemans Restaurant is at the end of Freeman Alley, found off Rivington Street between Bowery and Chrystie Streets in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The restaurant held Zagat ratings of "extraordinary" for its food and appeal, "very good to excellent" for its decor and "good to very good" for its service.
The restaurant has a rustic feel, decorated with dark wood and taxidermied animals. The menu changes regularly and features at least one wild game dish. Local and organic ingredients are used as much as possible, and much of the produce used by the restaurant is purchased directly from New York farms. The bar is known for its cocktails, with nine specialty drinks available.
Freemans serves lunch and dinner nightly. Reservations are not taken, and waits are possible because of the restaurant's small size. Consider dining during off-peak hours to ensure you get a table. Casual attire is the norm. The nearest parking is along the street.
Freemans Restaurant
Freeman Alley
Manhattan, NY 10002
212-420-0012
freemansrestaurant.com
