Like it
Reviewed by ben
at June 26, 08:08 AM
The food here was delicious. I had the farm bread with smoked goat cheese and kalemata olives to start and the french dip as my main course. Both were great. We ate in the extremely charming backyard area and enjoyed everything except for the service which was not exactly bad but a little weird. Neither friendly nor unfriendly, just kinda blah.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at May 30, 02:31 PM
Moving to a new area of Park Slope and having a broken stove is a perfect formula for culinary exploration. The area I'm living in now happens to have a lot of diners, the lack of which I was always complaining about when living further north. Unfortunately, none of the diners I've been to have lived up to my expectations, Daisy's Diner being no exception. Perhaps I have a romanticized vision/taste of what a diner should be in my head that no diner can ever really live up to...
Anyway, at Daisy's I ordered the Devil's Muffuletta, it involves chicken, chili, ham, and swiss cheese all on a roll. It was pretty intense and kinda good for the first couple bites but got old fast. Especially as I felt my arteries clogging up. Other than that I don't have much to say about the place. I'll probably keep going back only because it's open 24 hours and to see what other devious treats Daisy has in store for me!
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at May 30, 02:23 PM
There's something about the word "pita" that seems to invite whimsical plays on the word when it comes to opening a restaurant. First there was Pita Pan and now there's Pita Hut. Ha. Unfortunately, the fun ends there. After a long walk to Target and back I was starving and figured Pita Hut would be a quick tasty meal. However, the Chicken Kabob sandwich I ordered took forever to make and was not very good at all. The hot sauce was more like red water and the pita they used was so structurally unsound that I ended up just putting it down and eating the whole thing like a salad. I don't think I'll ever be going back again.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 19, 08:27 AM
Brooklyn Burger Joint is conveniently located right off the F so it's one stop or a short walk from me and one stop or a short walk in the other direction from the sketchy Prospect Park movie theater. As for the food, I must say I was quite satisfied with the burger, especially the bun part of it. I was also a fan of the little wedge fries and the managable thickness of the burger as a whole once topped with the accompanying garnishes (tomatoes and onions). The space seems a bit cramped but sitting at the bar and eating was enjoyable and for a late Friday night dinner the regular burger and a Delirium Tremens really hit the spot.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at May 17, 04:55 PM
It's a diner, it's open 24/7, and the food is okay. With the plethora of diners in the area I don't see any reason to return anytime soon.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 17, 04:50 PM
Apparently the owner of this place used to work at the Joe's pizza in Manhattan and it appears a little of that magic has rubbed off on him. While the pizza isn't mind blowing it is very good, a welcome discovery in this neck of the woods. Even though there's a pizza place across the street I'll probably be walking the extra avenue to eat here instead.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at May 17, 04:45 PM
I can see this place from my room in my new apartment so I desperately wanted it to be good. So far I've only had a meatball parm hero that was merely decent. Not horrible but I probably won't ever order it again. I'll keep going back but only because it's so convenient.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 15, 07:42 PM
A lot of love and care go into each one of these "dawgs." Seriously. I thought it would be a quick in and out sort of thing but the dawgs took a lot longer than expected. Was it worth the little extra wait? Sure, I guess. I had a Blue (blue cheese, tomato, onion on a rye roll) and a Spike (red onion sauce, jalapenos, on a rye roll). Both were pretty good, the jalapenos on the Spike had a lot more kick than I expected them to. The bread appears to be fresh baked and the dawgs are yummy plus they have a large assortment of mustards. One thing that I really want to check out next time is the nice little backyard they have setup.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 15, 08:01 AM
Despite my rating of "Like it," the food here is "Love it" good. Unfortunately, the restaurant is Manhattanesque in its prices and portions. I had the prix fixe which consisted of a tuna tartare amuse-bouche, artichoke soup, hamachi, and black bass. I would describe how they were prepared except that I don't exactly remember. I do remember that the black bass had delicious crunchy skin and was served on top of a very creamy polenta. I actually can't really think of anything bad to say about the food other than that the portions weren't exactly the most filling, but Saul isn't exactly a place you go to have a filling meal. However, it is a good place to impress a date or your parents.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 3, 02:03 PM
I duno why it took me nearly a year of living a couple blocks away to finally visit Miriam but I'm glad I eventually did. The olives and pickles they brought out to start the meal were good although the pita type thingy was just okay. To start we had a spanakopita (sp?) which was really good. For the main course I had the chicken shawarma and my partner had the scallops. The scallops were great and the chicken shawarma was pretty good as well. This place is definitely worth visiting again to try some of the other things on the menu. The serving sizes are very large for both the appetizers and the main courses and the prices aren't cheap but they're not super expensive either.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at May 2, 07:26 PM
I had a pepperoni, and mushroom pizza that was delivered. It was pretty damn good I must say. Not amazing but I'm definitely not going to complain. Once I've actually gone there and eaten in I can post a more in-depth review.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at April 23, 07:19 AM
I would've given Bonita a "Like it" because the food was very good but they ran out of two of the things I ordered so that put a damper on the experience. To make matters worse the large group right next to us were eating corn on the cob and guac! The two things I tried to order, presumably they had snatched the last of both...
Anyway, the enchiladas were pretty good and the chips that come with the salsa (or the guac if you're lucky enough to get some) are made on the premises and arrive at your table hot! Yum.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at April 21, 12:33 PM
I went to Alchemy for brunch today and ended up getting a burger. The burger was decent but nothing special. My girlfriend ordered the Guiness pancakes and those were delicious. Highly recommended and worth going back for. I also really like the space inside. From the outside it looks like it's going to be dark but there was plenty of sunshine today and the interior is suprisingly spacious.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at April 16, 08:19 AM
I've already reviewed this place but I need to upgrade to a "love it" after recently discovering the desserts here. The flan (which they're very proud of) is delicious and the churros are great as well. The chocolate sauce that comes with the churros is a bit watery but the dulce de leche is absolutely divine. Another reason for the upgrade is coconut mojito. I'm a fiend for mojitos and this one is yummyyy.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at April 9, 12:59 PM
I had delivery from Beet and was neither pleasantly surprised nor disappointed. I had the chicken pad thai (cliche, I know...) and split fried spring rolls, calamari, and plum glazed wings or whatever they're called. The pad thai was decent but the appetizers were pretty disappointing. The spring roll was nothing special, the calamari was good but had suffered at the hands of traveling many blocks to my apartment, and the wings were pretty gross. They also forgot to send us our drinks. It seems a bit unfair to review a restaurant based only on a delivery experience but I've had many great delivery experiences in NYC so I'm still going to hand Beet an "Ok." If I'm ever in the area I'll stop by and try it again but I think I'm done with their delivery services.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at March 28, 06:51 PM
I was pretty excited when the empty space on the corner of Lincoln and 5th finally showed signs of life since I live a block away. Unfortunately, my first experience there wasn't the best. The service and everything was fine but the food was unremarkable. However, it seemed to be pretty busy when I walked past it last night, perhaps they're better than my first meal there indicated. If anybody here can shed some light please do.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at March 23, 08:40 AM
Apparently I can now write multiple reviews for a restaurant so I thought it would be most fitting if I wrote about Stone Park since it's my favorite restaurant in Park Slope and my original review doesn't do it justice at all. The first time I reviewed it was after my first visit there. I had a burger and it was good but I wasn't blown away. Since then I've been back many many times, usually for brunch.
The brunch at Stone Park is great. My favorite thing to get is the biscuits and gravy which is phenomenal. The hangtown fry is great as well if you like oysters, although it's a little heavy on the grease factor. It's pretty hard to go wrong for brunch here. Oh yeah, the smoked salmon and bagel: YUM!
Dinners at Stone Park have been consistently great as well. The scallops are delicious and the short rib mini burger appetizer thingy is so damn good that you'll be temptd to just order a couple of those for dinner. If you're not up for anything fancy the regular burger is always a good fallback too.
Lastly, the service has been consistently great (and a bit eccentric at times) and what more can you ask for than great food and good service? Nice atmosphere I guess... well, they've got that too!
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at March 22, 07:07 AM
I've heard that this place used to be good and the first time I went I had a decent experience. It's been downhill since then and I don't plan on going back anytime soon. However, I did see a crazy dog try to steal a woman's scarf right outside the restaurant. That was awesome.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at February 26, 07:51 PM
The cornbread that started the meal was delicious as were the collard greens but the fried chicken was subpar.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at February 12, 08:40 PM
I'm a sucker for foods that are both crunchy and soft. That's why I put potato chips in sandwiches and fries in burgers. Anyway, the lamb here was absolutely delicious. The outer layer was perfectly crisp and the rest of it was juicy to perfection. Yummmmm. Thumbs up to the bread and olives as well.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at February 2, 12:56 PM
*Yawn* the place is overly hip and the food is bland. Not a big surprise for Thai food in NYC. A little spicy but no flavor. Somebody please prove me a wrong and recommend a great Thai place! The website has lots of good reviews clipped from reputable sources but they are all from five or six years ago. This leads me to suspect that Long Tan is past its prime.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at January 31, 05:44 PM
Oh yum. Eating here often probably isn't a very good idea but for all the complaining your heart will do every time you go, your stomach will thank you. The food gets soggy pretty quickly if you get take out but unwrapping that newspaper and finding a clump of greasy goodness inside is a beautiful thing.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at January 30, 04:29 PM
After being told numerous times that this place was REALLY good I went. The staff there was incredibly friendly and helpful. The good times continued with the food. I had the arugula salad and mozzarella panini. When I got my food I quickly realized this was way too much food for one person. The reasonable prices had thrown me off when I was ordering. Both dishes were exceptional and I'm now anxious to go back and try their banana espresso pudding which is supposed to be amazing.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at January 28, 02:39 PM
I've had brunch here once and the pancakes were great so I can't complain about the food. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other reviewers in saying that the place lacks character.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at January 13, 12:49 PM
Long waits to get a table aside, Dizzy's is great. The food is a little overpriced but it's good and as Kagome said, the Strawberry butter is really really yummy.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at January 11, 05:37 PM
I just ordered pizza from here for the first time and am please by the fact that it's not horrible. It arrived a little colder than I would have liked but it tastes good and for that I will order again.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at December 30, 11:14 AM
Omfg this place is so nasty. Pizza in the Slope is pretty bad but this place takes it to a whole new level.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at December 30, 11:12 AM
There aren't very many diners in Park Slope that I know of but this one is pretty good. When I'm in the mood for diner food this is my go to place and it usually never fails. The burgers are incredibly juicy, perhaps too juicy, the other food is all on par with what one would hope for from a diner. Just like most other places in the area, on weekends it can get pretty busy.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:36 AM
I'm not much of a coffee drinker because I'm really sensitive to caffeine but once in awhile my Seattle roots kick in and I just need to have a cup. In those rare moments, I venture over to Gorilla where they brew a damn fine cup of coffee. Damn strong too, one cup and I'm up until two or three in the morning...
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:30 AM
I wanted to like this place so badly... unfortunately, the food here was awful. However, it's still always packed for dinner so maybe it had to do with me going on the first day?
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:21 AM
I ate here when it first opened and was unimpressed. The food was on the bland side although not horrible in any way. Although I'm not in any rush to return, I probably will someday just to see if they've gotten their act together.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:08 AM
The Poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, nuts, raisins, and other goodies is one of my favorite dishes in Park Slope. Just for that dish, I'm giving Maria's a "Love It." Fortunately, the rest of the food here is pretty good as well.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:06 AM
Really fantastic sushi with great service. The only bad thing about the place doesn't actually have to do with Blue Ribbon Sushi at all. Taro Sushi just happens to be in the same neighborhood and a lot cheaper. However, BRS is still definitely worth visiting, especially if it's a special occasion.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at December 28, 01:54 PM
I went here every week to participate in their trivia nights. In the process I discovered that they actually have really really good food. The pizza is baked in a brick oven in the backyard area and it's very very good. The menu also includes burgers, lasagna, and other goodies that the cooks feel like making. They even roast a whole pig every first Saturday of the month. The selection of drinks is decent as well so it's a good place to grab a drink and some surprisingly good food. If the weather's nice you can even enjoy it in the backyard which is great. The only complaint I have is about the one male bartender I had once who wasn't very nice and also made the worst mojito I have ever tasted. Colin Farrell would not approve. The rest of the staff is great.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 28, 01:41 PM
Praise be to the owners of this place for having the guts to open a restaurant amongst the tire shops on 4th avenue. This place is right around the corner from me and was always empty after it first opened. Out of pity, I went there with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the food. It seems that everyone else got the memo as well, Sheep Station is always packed when I walk by and it's fully deserving of the attention it's getting. The leg of lamb sandwich I had was delicious and the fish and chips were greasy but good (they are fish and chips afterall). My only gripe is that even though the food is good, the menu seems a bit limited at the moment, however, that won't keep me from going back.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at December 20, 07:29 AM
I had brunch here once and was unimpressed.With all the yummy brunch options in the neighborhood, I don't think I'll be going back.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at December 20, 07:27 AM
I ordered delivery from Amin once. The food was hardly even edible. Not because it tasted gross (it was actually kinda good) but because it was so effin spicy. When the menu warns you that the food is spicy, BELIEVE IT! I've noticed that most places in NY that claim to have spicy food really don't. Amin is the exception. I've never suffered more than I did trying to eat that dinner. Afterwards, my stomach spent the next day telling me it didn't appreciate my efforts.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at December 20, 07:22 AM
Yum! The decor is kinda strange. Walking in the place kinda feels like it's going to be some old west saloon. Maybe it's the wood door with "Sette" carved into it? The interior doesn't do much to help... However, the food was excellent. The foccacia and olives were so good we would've been content just getting full of those. The appetizers were great as well, I'm not a fan of beets but the beet salad was tasty and the wood oven baked eggplant was great. For my main course, I had the wood oven baked fish and that too was excellent. Nice cheap wines too!
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at November 21, 01:58 PM
I took my friends here for dinner the day I moved to Park Slope. Starving and sweaty, we stumbled into Tamari and were pleased to find that it was sake happy hour. Many drinks and some good food later, I made my way home, collapsed in my new apartment and took a nap. Tamari welcomed me to the neighborhood and made a very good first impression. I've been a loyal customer ever since.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at November 20, 02:11 PM
I too often think of Mr. Farrell's famous line from Miami Vice. Maybe this is because I too am a fiend for mojitos. Waltzing in to Cubana Cafe and finding a t-shirt on the wall celebrating the mojito was all I needed to know that I liked this place. The mojito was good and the food was good as well. The only things I have to complain about were the annoying videobloggers outside the window and the Zombie Bar across the street. Zombies are dangerous.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at November 20, 02:06 PM
I've heard some bad things about this place on another food website but both my visits have been great. I got the chicken both times and it was fabulous both times. However, the place gets pretty busy but they can't help the fact that their food attracts a crowd. Go on a weekday.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 06:59 AM
The service here was great and the food was pretty good but I think I'll stick with Maria's just because it's closer to me.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at October 31, 05:37 AM
Yum, the pizza is very good but not so amazing that I would trek all the way out there for it. If I happened to be in the area, that would be different. DiFara's on the other hand...
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at October 25, 07:06 PM
The burger was decent the fries were great. I'd give it another shot.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:00 AM
The peanut butter cookie wasn't soft like I was hoping it would be but it tasted damn good. Everything else that I've had there has been good as well. I just wish they had cupcakes... anyway, it's a good place to grab a snack when you're at the flea market across the street.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at October 25, 10:19 AM
The service was fine but that's probably because there was nobody else in the restaurant. There was probably nobody else in the restaurant because there are much better places in the area. Go to bierkraft next door and have an ice cream sandwich instead.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at October 13, 07:06 PM
Average Italian food. The noodles in the spaghetti were good but the sauce was just decent. While I didn't regret going here I don't really see any reason to ever go back.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at October 2, 05:16 PM
As Kagome said, it's a little pricey but the Stone Park burger was good enough that I'll be going back again. The service was also very friendly and helpful.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at October 1, 01:35 PM
The food here was decent but not good enough that I'm in any hurry to ever go back. It tasted fine and was actually even spicey (somewhere a lot of Thai restaurants fall short) but it wasn't exceptional in any way.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at September 20, 06:39 AM
12th Street Bar and Grill has a great brunch and usually isn't very busy. The last couple times I've tried to go to Dizzy's for brunch it's been so busy that we always just end up here which is fine with me. The bread basket they give you is always full of surprises and if the chocolate bread is in there, you're in for a treat.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at September 11, 06:42 AM
My girlfriend and I came here on a spur of the moment decision after we walked all the way to Franny's only to find that it was closed. I had heard there were sometimes long waits to get a table but we were having an early dinner so seating wasn't much of a problem. Everything else about the meal was great as well, one of the best dining experiences I've had in the short time I've been living in Park Slope. Highly recommended.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at September 11, 06:25 AM
The crostini I had here was fantastic and the pizza is quite good as well. Yes, it's a little overpriced and it seems to ALWAYS BE CLOSED (or I just have bad timing) but like someone else said: it's much better than anything else in the area. Especially 5th Avenue Pizza. NEVER EAT AT 5th AVE PIZZA.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at September 11, 06:21 AM
The food here is good but I was unimpressed by the happiness of the happy hour. The drinks were barely cheaper and they're not very large or especially good. Nevertheless, I'll be going back, just not for drinks.
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at September 8, 07:54 PM
The atmosphere here is horrendous and it doesn't look like the sort of place you'd want to be eating raw fish from but you couldn't be more wrong! I had the omakase here and had an amazing meal. The sushi chef asked me if there was anything I can't or won't eat and as soon as I told him I'd eat anything he handed me a fried giant shrimp head. I almost changed my mind about that "eating anything" claim but I didn't want to insult the chef either and so I took a bite and ended up being very pleasantly surprised. The rest of the meal was also full of surprises. The Uni was creamy and delicious and a piece of eel that I had was unlike any eel I had ever eaten before. It was slightly baked, seasoned with salt, and just sort of disintegrated in your mouth. A fabulous experience from beginning to end. Sit at the sushi bar, order the omakase and prepare for a treat.
Oh yeah, did I mention the place is dirt cheap for a sushi restaurant as well?
Love it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:04 AM
Yum. Pricey but yum. Everything I've had here has been great. The fried chicken with the honey to dip it in is so damn good that I'm tempted to order it every time I go but everything else they have is delicious as well. If fried chicken is not you're thing, they have a pretty long menu with lots of things to try so you're bound to find something you like. The raw bar is fantastic as well, I like to get oysters from the Pacific Northwest because it reminds me of home *sigh*
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:09 AM
Unlike most of NYC, Park Slope seems to have a couple decent options when it comes to Mexican food. Mezcals is not one of them.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at September 8, 09:05 AM
Pizza in Park Slope is generally pretty whack. This place is a less whack than most but whack nonetheless.
Never again
Reviewed by ben
at September 8, 09:04 AM
Not very authentic Vietnamese food. Pass.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:11 AM
Decent food, the fries were good. I do like how they open their big garage door-type entrance during the summer but I haven't found much reason to frequent the place otherwise...
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at September 8, 09:00 AM
I ate a pizza here that had gold foil on it. It was quite good.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:15 AM
Yum! The mole is nice and spicy. I think I may have gotten sick after eating there once but it was only for a day. The number of good meals I've had here is greater than the number of days sick as a result of eating here so I keep going back!
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at September 1, 01:19 PM
Decent food, the lunch special is nice and cheap.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at September 1, 01:18 PM
Taro is right a couple blocks away, so why bother? While the sushi isn't horrible, it does kind of gross me out because they seem to think that oversized slabs of fish on rice makes good sushi. They must not have ever learned the concept of balance.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at August 14, 08:45 PM
The first restaurant I ever ate at in Park Slope. Decent Tex-Mex but there are better options nearby.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:13 AM
Great food for brunch and dinner. Their burger with blue cheese is a little messy to eat but delicious.
Like it
Reviewed by ben
at December 29, 07:13 AM
They have Trivial Pursuit, need I say more? Yes? Okay, well... they have good coffee and also serve wine and chocolates. A great place to sit around and do nothing for a couple hours.
It's ok
Reviewed by ben
at August 14, 08:45 PM
Decent Thai food. I've had some very good meals and a couple bad ones. If they have the Thai style buffalo wings, get them. If they serve you undercooked chicken (like they did to me), don't eat it.
