Happy Hour at Leland Eating and Drinking House
Leland Eating and Drinking House is a beloved corner restaurant and natural-wine bar at Dean Street and Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, opened in 2020 by partners Randi Lee and Delfin Jaranilla. The kitchen calls its cooking “New York Mediterranean” with strong Asian influences — duck frites with hoisin and béarnaise, poached eggs with laffa and jalapeño labne — built around hyper-local ingredients and in-house baking. It has quietly become a neighborhood sleeper hit.
The draw is elevated small plates, house-baked breads, and a deep natural wine, vermouth, and amaro program in a cozy, buzzy room that fills up most nights. There’s a heated front patio among potted plants for al-fresco seasons. It’s a go-to for neighborhood dinner, weekend brunch, or a natural-wine hang, and the crowd tends to be regulars.
What to Expect
Leland doesn’t run a conventional happy hour — there are no discounted drinks or oyster deals on record. The closest thing is “Vinyl Hour,” a Wednesday-through-Friday afternoon service from 1 to 4pm centered on records, natural wine, and small bites. Think of it as a relaxed daytime lunch-and-listening session rather than a discount window; the real reason to come is the food and the wine list.
The Room
A snug, convivial corner space with a dining room and bar that fill most nights, plus a heated front patio dotted with potted plants for warmer months. The feel is warm and neighborhoody, with house-baked bread and a record player setting the tone.
Who Leland Eating and Drinking House Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood dinner | A cozy Prospect Heights corner spot beloved by regulars for elevated small plates. |
| Weekend brunch | Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10am draws a steady local crowd. |
| Natural wine | A deep natural wine, vermouth, and amaro list rewards curious drinkers. |
| Date night | The intimate room and thoughtful plates make for an easy, romantic evening. |
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Leland Eating and Drinking House FAQ
Does Leland have a happy hour?
No conventional happy hour. The closest offering is “Vinyl Hour,” a Wed–Fri 1–4pm daytime service with records, natural wine, and bites — not a discount deal.
What kind of food does Leland serve?
New York Mediterranean with Asian influences and hyper-local ingredients — duck frites, house-baked breads, and seasonal small plates.
Is Leland open for brunch?
Yes. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm; the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Where is Leland located?
At 755 Dean Street on the corner of Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, near the Bergen St 2/3 station.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Leland Eating and Drinking House before visiting for a specific deal.