Blue Ribbon Brasserie Brooklyn
Category: American (New) [Edit]
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope280 5th Ave
(between 1st St & 2nd St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 840-0404
- Nearest Transit:
Union St (M, R)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Fri 5:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Sat 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Sun 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
42 reviews
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village
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50 Reviews for Blue Ribbon Brasserie Brooklyn
A rather large and sleek dining room. No wait on a Sunday night, so we were off to a good start. Had the 1/2 lobster tail, chilled. Ok, but a little stringy. My entree however, was what really delivered. Giant lamb chops, GIANT. There was almost too much medium rare succulence, almost. Served atop creamy mash with some healthy greens (I ate some Mom, I promise).
Left with a busting belly and a smile, solid stop for comfort food.
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Went here twice!
The first time the staff was amazing and went above and beyond! I had pigeon for the first time here and it was great. I didn't even think about the central park pigeons walking around. The banana walnut bread pudding was the best thing I've ever had in my whole entire life! (close to it) It was so delicious! Warm and cold..perfect!
The rack of lamb was so well cooked. I can definitely come back here again and again!
Nice ambience, nice staff, nice crowd. Most expensive restaurants can smell low class from miles away. In this case, they made you feel so welcomed.
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Blue Ribbon in Soho offers the best service you're gonna find, friendly, smooth, and seemingly able to anticipate your every request before you speak it.
Blue Ribbon in Brooklyn, not so much.
Our recent small but boisterous birthday celebration there was tended to by an awkward server who was also a low talker (a talkward?), meaning he had to repeat his constant, annoying questions and interruptions.
Plus, there was obviously concern that we'd chintz on the tip or dine and dash because the manager grabbed the check as soon we put our payment on the table. He kept his beady eagle eyes on us while we waited for the car service. I don't know what high jinks he thought we were up to. Maybe their usual customers don't have fun with each other.
I'm still going with three stars because the food is outstanding (seriously, I could make a meal out of the bread alone), the wine list is very good, and the runner/bus guy was fantastic, down to earth, friendly, and efficient. He even made a crack about the manager snatching the check off the table. He must have been on loan from the Soho location.
In short, if you want a fat meal with stellar service, skip Blue Ribbon Brooklyn and head straight to Soho.
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I think I ordered wrong, but I was unimpressed with my inaugural Blue Ribbon experience. Rolled up with some Yelployee Powerhouses after the Elite event last night and as it was on the company dime (thanks Jeremy!) we ordered up a storm. The feel of the place is very dark and chill - welcoming, but a little austere. Like it's trying to remind you its a "nice" restaurant while at the same time wanting to be a neighborhood joint.
Things started promisingly with half a dozen New Brunswick oysters and salads all around. What I tried of the seasonal vegetables was delicious too - sunchokes and yellow beets in a yummy vinaigrette. But my main dish just wasn't up to par. I ordered the duck club, which I figured would be piled high with bacon and juicy portions of my favorite poultry, but instead came a dry little sandwich with what looked like sliced deli meats. For $20+ an entree, I'd appreciate a little more effort than a nod to my local jewish deli (points for the pickle, though...)
Should I return to a Blue Ribbon establishment (which is only a matter of time - they're hard to avoid in this town), I think I'll stick with seafood. They seem to do that well.
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Have been here several times for drinks and dinner. Food is consistently good and so are the drinks. The service is good and they have a really pretty bar with a raw bar. Always a good choice but make a reservation because this place gets really busy
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Hot Sunday early evening. Got a booth straight away at 6.30 but by 7 tere was a line. You have to get used to the fact that BR is quite understated. The menu just doesnt sell itself. However the food was great and really impressed us. Calamari was delish, salmon sandwich a true classic. Cosmos were brill and bill was not too bad really. A winner!
a place like this really gives park slope a more welcoming feeling.i love the fact that there are so many options when it comes down to wine/liquor. booths are really comfortable and just about anywhere you sit your guaranteed awfully good and attentive service. true story: my friend and i met a waiter there who we shall call "E" but was nice enough to sit down and talk to us about how my friend couldn't have 3/4 of a scoop of ice cream because she wouldn't finish it. this was a completely random and funny conversation but he was really cool and really knows his beers! " I'm not an alcoholic. alcoholics go to rehab.I'm a functioning alcoholic"
as for the food its full of flavor and its fresh even if you walk in after midnight! which is usually when most kitchen in p.slope CLOSE!
last time i went here i think we had a new waiter who was real cool and very professional. he was extremely attentive and we felt like superstars. they staff here knows how to take care of there customers.
and as for the bartender who can conjure up an amazing drink(the Manhattan) or an even better story about living and growing up in Brooklyn.
do yourself a favor. go here
and please
DONT FORGET TO TIP YOUR BARTENDERS
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I have never had a bad meal here. I've been here several times in the past year. There was one night that the shrimp was a bit overcooked, but the waiter saw my displeasure right away and took it back to the kitchen... 5 minutes later I received a new dish with perfectly cooked shrimp!
I have to say that the service here is TOP NOTCH! From the hosts to the wait staff, I feel warmly welcomed every time I arrive.
The only thing that I would have to say that I dislike is the wait. Reservations are not accepted, so it makes it a little difficult at times. I usually just call ahead and place my name down and arrive an hour or so later to a table waiting for us. For a restaurant that is this great, it's definitely worth the wait!
Bone marrow marmalade. I can't remember what else I ordered. Whatever it was, I'm suite sure it was very good - but the marrow really trumps all.
On the marrow string, better than Landmarc, and much better than Prune.
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The very kind waiter started reading the specials "Appetizers: Peel & Eat Crawdads" ...that's all I heard and I was SOLD! We started with yes - the crawdads, 4 oysters and a bottle of Vionger. I'm not an expert in Oysters - so we went with the waiters recommendations. They were GREAT! Served with some nice lemon, garlic and other dips/sauces. Then tackled the crawdads (given the choice - hot or cold. We took'em hot!) with a chipotle butter/mayo dip. My friend had the sole (I believe - I don't remember.) It was good. My "Sweet & Spicy Catfish" was perfect! Melted in my mouth. Served with mashed potato's and greens. We left full but not stuffed. It was perfect...
The atmosphere? Awesome. Dimly lit, lots of dark natural wood. Casual/formal - could go either way. There's a bar in front. We walked in without a reservation on a Saturday night around 7:30 PM. Had a drink at the bar (I was happy to order my hometown fav Anchor Steam), chatted with some local strangers that claim to be regulars and strongly suggested we get the raw bar platter (but that was a bit too steep for our wallets - looked great though), and sat down maybe 20 - 30 minutes later. Service? Excellent. Great wine selection - a large but definitely not overwhelming menu. Price? Totally fair for what it is - to do it right expect to spend $75 - $100 per person (including drinks, appetizers, entree and some tastings from the raw bar).
If you live in New York or are just visiting Brooklyn. Blue Ribbon absolutely gets my recommendation.
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We waited an hour for a table for 4 on a busy Saturday night, but it was so worth it! Try the Escargot Bourguignon (it's a chef's special). My hanger steak was excellent and my friends also enjoyed their meals. I tried someone's skate and it was cooked perfectly (tender and juicy). Next time I'm in the area, I would definitely go back. Yum!
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Solid. Enjoyed the special branzeno whole fish special, eyes and all. The bread was high quality as well. The waiter needed a lesson in how to pour wine cause he dipped a couple of drops of chardonnay into my pinot, sorry to be picky but this is NYC :). The goat cheese salad with endives was fab. Definitely a perf spot when in the mood for "American (New)" cuisine.
Would have liked more of the dried tomatoes with the fish. I have only had whole fish about 3 times now, so I really don't have that much to compare it to yet.
Been going here for years and have always loved it but the recent decision to close at 2am instead of 4 and introduce a kid's menu makes me realize I'm no longer the target audience here. Yeah, I know it's Park Slope and all but I'm going to miss those 3am blue reubens, or even just the idea that I could have a great sandwich at that late hour.
So Blue Ribbon my old friend, I give you 4 stars for old time's sakes but I won't be back as much, if I want to eat dinner with kids I'll go visit my brother....
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The standard by which most other 5th Ave restaurants are judged. I first came here in late 2001; I've been waiting to make a return so I could yelp about it. Blue Ribbon is crazy because the menu prices range from $8 for soup to over $150 for some seafood, caviar, vodka thing. The food has always been good the only thing I wasn't crazy about what the middle eastern plate.
The service is excellent although on this most recent visit I could not quite discern what our waiter Armando was saying-yes there was the din of a dinner crowd on a Saturday night but there was an ennunciation issue ie we had to ask him what the specials were three times before we understood what the major ingredients were.
The decor is stylish without being cold and who doesn't love the industrial type sink outside of the unisex bathrooms.
The food was tasty-well prepared and nicely plated.
The creme brulee came in something resembling a mug-I tend to prefer a flatter dish. A nice place for a date, four people, diner with anyone else who is paying. I would not encourage people to bring their kids here but I give props to the peeps next to me there little girl was very well behaved-yay!!
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Blue Ribbon is the kind of place that makes me want to move to Park Slope. Late-night dining is something that is seriously lacking in DUMBO, and Blue Ribbon is so cozy and warm and comfort-foody...sigh. It's just really, really nice there.
One VERY cold Sunday eve a little while back a friend and I were stumbling around the Slope looking for some post-movie dinner, and the first 42 places we went were closed, or had just closed their kitchens. What is this, the suburbs? we wondered as again and again we were turned away into the freezing air. Finally, we stumbled into Blue Ribbon, and the angels started singing, the sun rose above the mountain, you get the picture.
To warm up, we ordered hot toddies and matzoh ball soup. The hot toddy was one of the most expertly made I've had, and I'm no softy when it comes to cocktail evaluation. It was delicious--sweet but not too sweet, honey, lemon, cloves, good whisky...just perfect. The matzoh ball soup rivaled my mom's, and they were really nice about splitting the order into two bowls for us. Next we had the salt-and-pepper shrimp, which come with the shell on, but you can eat the shell! At first I was a little apprehensive, but it really wasn't any different from eating soft-shell crab--just gave a nice crunch. Another bonus of eating the shell is that you get more salt, and I've long been of the opinion that more salt = better.
Finally, we split the fried chicken, which I think may have been an actual ENTIRE CHICKEN, plus mashed potatoes, gravy and spinach. Ridiculous amount of food, and all of it insanely delicious.
I am so serious, if I lived in the nabe I'd be here twice a week, easy. I'd also probably be about 20 lbs heavier, but it might actually be worth it. Please Blue Ribbon people--Blue Ribbon DUMBO has such a nice ring to it!
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This is the first place I've been to with a Dine In Brooklyn (restaurant week $23 for 3-courses) menu that I've actually ordered the Dine In menu. Brooklyn restaurants don't get into the restaurant week thing nearly as enthusiastically as Manhattan ones do.
The lentil soup was delicious although I didn't notice many whole lentils. It was a delicious concoction though with other vegetables providing a nice texture.
The sweet and spicy catfish was delicious also, accompanied by collard greens which have a delicious chargrilled flavor.
Service was great, but you definitely pay for it, as most entrees are around $25.
Chocolate chip bread pudding was okay. Nothing to complain about here! Overall a great time and at $23 it was a steal!
After a long night at work, all you really want sometimes is a bottle of champagne and a dozen and a half oysters. Maybe some french fries or a grilled shrimp remoulade with fried celery root, but mostly the oysters. And of course it's all you want at midnight on a weekday, but there's this place, you see, called Blue Ribbon Brooklyn...
Not just all of the above, but you can do all of the above at the bar, which, in my book, is a wonderful, wonderful blessing. Sitting down in the restaurant part of Blue Ribbon is a different experience, though; the servers in their white shirts and ties milling about in a comfy red dining room serving booths and banquettes is a sight to behold in the wee hours of the morning.
I'm more a fan of the appetizers at Blue Ribbon than the actual entree courses, and more and more I've been finding myself having a huge meal consisting of just small plates and pass-arounds rather than having a big honking plate of steak or a surf-and-turf platter.
The wine selection is pretty bomb (don't miss the South African Sauvignon Blanc, which is a STEAL), and the beer selection is always good (Anchor Steam on tap is a plus for ll you Bay Area ex-pats).
And there's also the one server I can never tell is a guy or a girl (I've not had the [dis?]pleasure of being served by shim), so you tell me.
Three yeses (food, drinks and atmosphere!) and a big maybe (that server...)!
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My friend and I made a trip to Brooklyn/NYC and our friends toop us to Blue Ribbon.
The place itself is lovely and intimate. I had the Salmon Asparagus and the food was delicious... Excellent wine list.... Superb...
We were with great company so that made the experience even better... Oh and the service was delightful!
I had an amazing dinner with 10 friends at Blue Ribbon. It is so warm and the staff was really fun and funny. We got a few 'gifts from the kitchen' which is always a pleasure because we got to try so many excellent flavors. I was visiting NYC and invited all of my NYC friends to join me there for dinner. It was great because they didn't all know each other so the conversation was varied and exciting. We sat next to M1 from the Dead Prez which was a thrill for the hip hop fans in the group. I'd go back in a second. Yum.
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I don't get what people are falling all over themselves about. Maybe I need to eat here again, but once i leave a place relatively unimpressed it's hard to want to go back, ya know?
I went here back in July when me and 4 other tenants in my building were evacuated thanks to condo construction next door. The contractor sent us off for dinner and told us to 'do it up', which is really a perfect way to sample all a place has to offer. If only the service were not so... (what's the word - absent? bad? knowsnothing about the wine list? then disappears? absent?) sucky.
Either way, here's the good and the bad recounted a few months after the fact.
appetizers:
The oysters were reallyreally good.
Escargot tasted yummy but was gritty. ick.
I think i finally decided I am not much of a fan of Steak tartare.
entrees:
My Duck confit was tough. Flavors were good but how in god's name can you manage to make fat-cured duck chewey? wtf? I was more than slightly confused.
Jessica had surf and turf. It was an obscenely huge amount of really yummy food.
I don't recall the other entrees - I think people were generally happy but not enthralled.
dessert:
obscene portions. really huge desserts - they were very good.
If i go back again i will sit at the bar, get a big pile of oysters and a big pile of one of the cake-type concoctions.
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Amazing food. Moderately priced for the fantastic variety. Aside from the predictable seafood and carnes there are random listings pierogos, artichokes, fried chicken- who the heck put together this menu a mind reader??? Best place to go for fun americana in Park Slope.
Warm, impressive atmosphere, great staff...
When I think about all of the meals (expensive or cheap) that I've had in the New York area, Blue Ribbon always comes first. The service was great and the food was perfect. That particular trip to NYC was very stressful for me, and my experience with this place really made me feel better.
I read a lot of people saying it's overpriced. I disagree. For the type of service and food you're getting at a white cloth joint, this place is a bargain. I ordered an appetizer, glass of wine, lobster dinner, and dessert for under $50. I can't speak for the other meals, but the lobster was prepared perfectly and they definitely knew a thing or two about serving and chilling a delicate white wine.
The atmosphere was good and straightforward. No stupid themes or unergonomic trendy furniture.
I will go out of my way to dine here again!
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Mmmmm. I'm so happy I went here for restaurant week--unlike some other places, they don't serve the prix price menu people second-rate stuff (and if this is second rate, then bravo!) I got the pork belly for my appetizer, a mistake as it was too fatty even for my cholesterol loving ways. Have to say the appetizers seemed a little bland (selections include Caeser salad, lentil soup). Wish they would have taken more risk here. Moved on to a most tasty and generously sized grilled salmon, which was accompanied by buttery mashed potatoes, fresh asparagus and crumbly fried (but not greasy) potatoes. Surprisingly, the real standout was my dessert. I never hold high expectations for desserts unless I go to a place that is known for their sweets--too often, the dessert is treated as an afterthought or imported from a bakery and marked up a lot. But I got the bread pudding and was blown away by how good it was (God bless the pastry chef that makes me salivate at the thought of biting into bread pudding!) It had a smore-like, smoky flavor, as though it had been slowly toasted over a fire. Came smothered in a rich chocolate sauce and was topped by a ball of fine vanilla ice cream. Such a perfect end to a great meal. Oh and our waiter was really great in that he took the time to answer our questions and patiently explained what was on the menu.
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The first time I went there was at 2am on Tuesday and it was as if it was 8pm on a Saturday in there. Large groups of people eating and drinking, having a great time. For a night owl like me, this is what I like to see. If you sit at the bar, they are VERY good to you. My girlfriend comes in here with some of her hot friends sometimes and they sit at the bar; she swears she pays for every other drink. Myself- they're sent me over extra raw bar before - I'm not complaining. The tomato soup is incredible, The chocolate chip bread pudding, the raw bar is fantastic, I usually get some west coast oysters and a glass of prosecco and I'm quite pleased. The attention to detail is excellent - they manage to pull off the hard tails on they're shrimp cocktail while leaving the meat perfectly intact, and they serve budweiser in actual budweiser pilsner glasses.
I love this place.
They don't take reservations for small parties, expect a wait at premium hours, and parking is really difficult here. Expensive!
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After reading the reviews, I was quite excited to try this place out. The service and atmosphere were great. Casual, yet classy. Good and attentive wait staff who took care of our large group expertly.
The fish soup - with a mix of octopus, salmon and white fish - was very tasty. Reminds me a lot of the Southeast Asian style of fish soup (with noodles or rice).. quite delicious. Something to take note of: It doesn't say so on the menu, but they put shrimp in the fish soup as well. Since I'm allergic (very sad about this), I had to send it back and get one without any shrimp.
I ordered the hangar steak over onion rings and mushrooms, medium-rare to rare... and it came medium-rare to medium. Very unimpressed. The meat was quite tough as well, and the seasoning wasn't as good as it could be. The mushrooms and onion rings were very well prepared though.. too bad the highlight of the dish paled horribly in comparison.
In general, most of the table seemed "okay" with their dishes. No one was really raving about how good the food was.. what a pity, especially for the hype and the price. Will not be going back.
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We got a bunch of overpriced mediocre appetizers here. It was fine, but not really worth the money or the hype.
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Yummy! The food here is good, good, good!!!!!!!!!!! I had a hanger steak that was perfect, as well as a steamed artichoke that was soft and light. I also had some beaujolais that was seriously delicious.
The service was great; our waiter was funny, attentive, and didn't seem to care that we were 2 of the last patrons in the joint.
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Go on a blind date with someone who really, truly enjoys eating and drinking. Have a few drinks, develop a nice, warm buzz, and when you finally realize that it's midnight, you're hungry, and you don't want the conversation to end, go to Blue Ribbon. Sit at the bar. Order a glass of wine or some scotch (or a can of PBR - they keep 'em on ice!) and have some appetizers. Order the weirdest combination you can think of: oysters, steak tartare, steamed artichoke, country pate. And if you don't have the escargot traditional, you're blowing it. It's the best, most garlicky, buttery, smoky escargot you'll find in the neighborhood. Order another glass of wine, dip the bread in the garlic butter, tell your date he (or she) must help empty all of the little nooks the snails came in, lick your fingers. Then go home. Alone. Because you DO want there to be a second date, don't you, you tramp?
Or just take your visiting parents, sister, or the drummer from your old band back home for dinner. They'll love it, too.
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I had a rough day yesterday, so a friend of mine took me to Blue Ribbon. Let me tell you, it was just what I needed.
The service was great. The wine was flowing and oh so yummy. We shared the artichoke appetizer. I had the lamb special - reeaaallly good. I would cross the East River anytime to go there again! Hell, I'd swim it! (Okay, maybe not swim it, unless in a hazmat suit.)
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This has been a favorite since I moved here almost 3 years ago, and it's become my go-to place when I have out-of-town visitors. Why? Excellent service, good food, fun atmosphere. Everyone we've ever brought here has truly enjoyed the experience.
I really love the chilled seafood tower - it's not cheap, but it's such a fun, interactive meal. Another favorite on the apps list is the calamari - it's sauteed with garlic in white wine, and it's to die for. It's a must-have for us every time! Usually you get fried calamari when you eat out, but this is such a wonderfully flavorful (and hopefully a little healthier) alternative!
Also tried the escargot traditional (garlic, butter) - never thought I'd like eating snails, but this was great. The fried oysters, foie gras terrine, whole roast garlic, garlic shrimp and chorizo, everything has been wonderful. And they serve bread that is warm and crusty, like it's fresh out of the oven - this is great for soaking up any sauces from your apps!
On the entrees list, I've tried the paella royale, which was tasty and could feed a small family, the striped bass, the lobster, sweet and spicy catfish, skate, and hanger steak, and all have been delicious. I've yet to have a bad meal here.
Wine list is great, and servers all seem fairly knowledgable about the selections, which gives Blue Ribbon's service the extra edge.
And last but not least, dessert - you MUST try the chocolate chip bread pudding. They put it on a griddle so that it gets a nice crust on the outside, and it's served a la mode with hot fudge. Be sure to save room for this, as it's rich and heavy, but oh-so-worth-it! We've also tried the chocolate bruno (very very rich and chocolatey), fresh berries (served w/ whipped cream), profiteroles, hot fudge sundae, and a special bread pudding that was served with a port sauce. That last one was a hit with my parents when they visited from SF.
It's not cheap to eat at Blue Ribbon Brooklyn, but I know I'm guaranteed amazing service, great food, and overall, a great evening. And if you're lucky, you might spot a local celeb from the neighborhood!
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Ok, I might be going at this the wrong way. The service is great here. They have a large wine selection and fresh clams/oysters but the price is just way too much for me to wrap my head around. I've ordered the steak several times with varying degrees of success but the one meal that has actually been worth the price was the trout dish I recently ordered. This place is too much for the food when you've got an al di la or stone park on either side so I'm giving it three stars for that. But it's a fun environment that's not pretentious so that's cool.
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This place is triple the size of the Sullivan Street restaurant --- with triple the menu choices. Get the bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Slurp it up with either oysters on the half-shell or some belly luvin' chicken matzoh ball soup. Roll up your sleeves to eat some of the best fried chicken on a lightly sauteed bed of collard greens with plenty of smothered mashed potatoes on the side. Want to keep in step with the southern theme? Add in the sweet & spicy catfish. You're not complete, though --- if you're adventurous and want seafood that tasty & flaky? Savor the skate. Then there's the Hanger Steak on a bed of meaty mushrooms with fried shoestring onions... Sigh. Top it off with the Banana Bread Pudding. Ah yeah!!!! You WON'T be disappointed. Well, maybe... because it's all gone.
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I had the pleasure of dining at Blue Ribbon Friday night as part of Brooklyn's restaurant week. My friend and I choose BR randomly as it was a place that both of us had actually never been too. We are glad we went. The prix fixe was actually amazing. We both had the acorn squash soup (delicious!) and I had the salmon and my friend had the lamb followed by dessert. We were stuffed! We ended up walking to the Franklin Avenue stop on the 2,3,4 and 5 (she lives in Queens) to try and settle our very full bellies. I think we are going to try their sister (Blue Ribbon Sushi) next.
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Blue Ribbon is on my top three restaurants of all time list. Start with selections from the raw bar (just ask for the freshest picks). Then, order the Beef Marrow and Oxtail Marmalade (take a risk, it's unusual but AMAZING). Their version of Surf and Turf (Whole Steamed Lobster, NY Strip, and French Fries) is perfect. The lamb is also awesome. The meats in general are cooked to perfection. The simple-sounding fare is prepared so well. Try the Profiteroles with Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Ice Cream & Hot Fudge for dessert. The wine selection is also lovely. Be prepared to wait a long time for a table, but it's worth it. Also, the staff persons are super nice and friendly, no attitude here at all.
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I came here last night for Dine in Brooklyn, and though it was absolutely packed, we still had excellent courteous service. We got a large table in the back, and the atmosphere was totally French braisserie Brooklyn-style.
There is a good wine list to choose from here with lots of options by the glass and half-bottle for those who like to imbibe less. The root vegetable salad and the garlic potato soup was quite yummy. I really liked the striped bass with the buttery mashed potatoes. But, the real winner was the delicious warm chocolate chip bread pudding. This is a great place to meet up with some friends pre-or post barhopping.
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I love this classy jernt. The Oysters are always great, the other menu items are attentively prepared and the staff is usually chill and knowledgeable. It can be you're family get together spot of your intimate retreat. Stop in for a beer or drink in the early afternoon and I think you'll get the vibe.
Oh. Dear. Gods.
The escargot at the Blue Hill is amazing. Little tiny snails (I know, I know, and I just don't care) absolutely swimming in their individual little pots of butter and garlic. You can charge me whatever you want for a fancy French name for a gardener's hated nemesis, and I will pay it, because they are tasty. I know all you who are squeamish will think I'm crazy, but that is all right. I will eat your escargot as well. And dip my bread in the little cavern of buttery deliciousness left behind. And then I will let out my belt three notches, and vow that I will rock-climb on the morrow as punishment for my indulgence.
But I won't. And that will be my secret.
Also, our waitress never wavered when my friend and I told her a) we'd be ordering a bunch of appetizers instead of an appetizer and entree and b) that she was not drinking wine (a teetotaller, that girl. Madness, I tell you). I know I always got a little skeptical about my tip when those things happened, and kudos to the waitress for not letting her fear show in her service. She was a doll.
Tip your waitresses well. Spread the word.
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Recently celebrated my birthday here. Went all out and everything we ordered was great; highly recommend the salt and pepper shrimp (appetizer), and the fried chicken was AMAZING. You just can't imagine how good it is until you give it a try. We couldn't decide on desserts... so we had two. The chocolate chip bread pudding was one of the most amazing desserts I've ever had. Portions were huge and service was excellent. The only reasons why I give it 4 out of 5: a bit on the pricey side (but you taste the quality and care in the food) and dining room is loud - not the most romatic setting.
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NEWBIE!
this was my first meal on my first night of moving to New York. which was a while ago, but it still remains in my noggin very vividly. the ambience is very nice and the room oozed "energy" from servers, customers, and even the food. i love their portions b/c you can easily split it between two and still be satisfied. i had a classic burger w/ salad. the cocktail i had was a bit strong (but that's how i like it) and i spilled my glass of water all over the table. Oops! but nobody huffed and puffed about it. they gladly cleaned up the mess and didn't make me feel like an idiot. how nice for this tipsy girl! haha.
i love the neighborhood, the location, the people, and vibe altogether. it's one of those places that you instantly fall inlove w/ Brooklyn. but if you're already there... you find that you have a crush on Parkslope.
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