Gage and Tollner, Historic restaurant in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
Gage and Tollner is a restaurant in Downtown Brooklyn with Italianate architecture that houses an ornately decorated dining interior. The main dining room spans about 90 feet and displays arched mirrors, detailed woodwork, and two bars illuminated by both gas-powered and electric chandeliers.
The restaurant opened in 1879 on Fulton Street and relocated to its current building in 1889. This move established it as a gathering place for judges, politicians, and business leaders in the decades that followed.
The name comes from its two founders and reflects a dining tradition rooted in fine service and classic cooking techniques. The space continues to embody the formal elegance that once drew prominent Brooklyn figures through its doors.
The restaurant is located in an accessible area with public transportation nearby. Visitors should know that operating hours vary by day of the week and reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties.
The building preserves its original Victorian interior and a rare dual lighting system combining gas-powered and electric fixtures. This system shows how new technologies were adopted without removing the historical elements.
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