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Five Leaves
Category: American (New)
Neighborhoods: Williamsburg - North Side, Greenpoint18 Bedford Ave
(between 12th St & Lorimer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-5345
We will be closed the 25th and 26th of December. Happy Holidays
Announced 2 days ago- Nearest Transit:
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Nassau Ave (G)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
94 reviews for Five Leaves
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Motherfuckin' Truffle Oil French Fries.
PS
Their portions of everything are hearty, the staff was extraordinarily friendly and I kept belching* truffle oil well after my "Big Breakkie" brunch of fluffy eggs, avocado, hashbrowns and sauteed mushrooms.
*Don't judge me, it's motherfuckin' truffle oil!
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6/24/2009
In this particular order if you please and best if shared:
1. Reason to celebrate! (Like you really… Read more »
The food here was nothing special, but I enjoyed sitting outside. The waiter brought the wrong appetizer and later the wrong entree, but he was nice and eventually brought the right food.
This made me sad. They obviously had to throw the food away, and I was immediately struck by the temporary quality of mankind's existence. We go to nice restaurants, sit outside, eat food and in a hundred years nobody will ever know. It made me want to call my friends and family, tell them that I love them, watch reruns of Eight is Enough and have a good cry at the end.
That said, the wine list is excellent. I had a chardonnay that was pretty top notch.
This restaurant is the quintessence of hipster cum* Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
A restaurant that boasts an investment interest on behalf of the late Heath Ledger, the space was a glorified dump. As in, welfare chic. As in, the inside was a sanitary Hooverville shack, and the tables were replete with Mason jars as water glasses. The seating was so tiny (and I'm relatively slim), so you can imagine the limited range within the intended clientele: starving artists, and yuppies who starve themselves.
I had the salad with butternut squash, which was pretty good, hence the three stars. My friend had the lobster bisque soup and half-pulled pork sandwich and seemed to enjoy it.
*cum, as in the Latin variant of the preposition "with," not as in male/female ejaculatory discharge. Enjoy your food!
Our server could hardly be bothered, and acted surprised when we had to hunt her down for change on the $40 we gave her for our $22 check!!
A follow-up call to the manager to lodge our displeasure only resulted in excuses about it being "hard to find good help these days." Please! In this economy? There must be scores of struggling immigrants and artists in Greenpoint dying for a position at a trendy, over-priced hipster spot like this.
The food is good, and the decor is beautiful, but we'll take our business where it's appreciated, thank you very much. Regretting now that we even left a tip. We won't be back.
Killer negroni: 5 stars
$8 for frozen french fries with a dash of truffle oil on them?: 0 stars
Average: 2-1/2 stars, but I'll round up since the space is great and the waiter was hot.
Ate a late dinner here last night, and had an awesome time. The food was great, service was top notch, and it was just the right amount of hustle and bustle.
I got a dozen oysters, the house made ravioli, and the pot de creme. All of it was awesome, and left me without question that I'll definitely stop in again next time I'm in Greenpoint.
One of the great things about New York is that the simplest of places can burrow deeply into your memories, especially the fond ones.
Five leaves, for me, looks like this:
Sunny summer brunch day outdoor dining. Park sounds. Waitress friend. The kicker: an artful bowl of house made ricotta adorned with honey comb, fresh thyme, sea salt and mouthwatering figs. Oh so perfect beginning to an oh so perfect day.
or:
Long-awaited reunion with visiting mother. Toasts for new beginnings, the warmth of friendship, and enduring love over some bubbly lovely. Crisp, cold, ocean perfection oysters. Oh so perfect ending to an oh so perfect day.
thank you 5 leaves. xo.
For the love of god and baby jesus in the manger.
Can we talk about the steamed mussels for a minute? These bitches are cooked in saffron coconut milk with cilantro and sourdough bread that's been grilled oh-so-slightly. I'm pretty sure I peed my pants a little bit they were so good. Just the right amount of everything - and the cilantro wasn't overused and was the nicest surprise to the dish. The sourdough bread soaked up the coconut milk and, in all, it was enough for an entree. I also had the truffle fries, which floored me - how have I lived without them for so long? I could smell them wafting from the kitchen and was ready to eat my firstborn by the time they arrived.
I definitely recommend Five Leaves. Everything I've had so far has been amazing, and the outside seating makes for great people watching.
NB - I've been here many times, and the typically disinterested service that one comes to expect from overly-hip Williamsburg restaurants is absent from Five Leaves. Always a pleasant surprise.
Best cocktails in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
Yes, the food is good. Yes, the place looks good.
But holy cow: the best damn cocktails for miles. If you want a beer, you have a 100 options in the area. If you want a well made cocktail, you have one frakin option: this is it. House cocktails are amazing.
I came for dinner and really enjoyed the food. I walk by it everyday on my way to work and had been looking forward to checking it out. Didn't disappoint!
First off, they were playing the Supremes when I came in, which was boded well. They also had a Negroni on the menu, one of my favorite cocktails, which was delicious. On to the food...
Fried Oysters - very good, served with cucumbers and mayonnaise (labeled aioli, but if it was aioli there wasn't much of any garlic in it).
Salad with beets, orange, macadamia nuts and greens - tasty, though i think the oranges with the beets made it a little too sweet
Ricotta with honey, rosemary and bread - fantastic, simple and flawless
Truffle fries - Ordered truffle fries (and was charged for truffle fries), but I detected no truffles. I'm going to assume they just made a mistake and gave us ordinary fries, or else there is no reason I could detect to pay an extra three bucks.
I definitely will be coming back here and exploring their menu some more.
Went for breakfast, but was not overly convinced. It was a little crowded, and noisy. Being I'm lactose intolerant their menu was a bit difficult maneuvering for Saturday breakfast. After telling me they were out of both types of croissants, I went with just a soy latte and stole bites off my fiances big breakfast platter, which was impressive. Proper baked beans, texas toast with real butter (they should have brought jam), thick bacon (a little fatty), scrambled eggs (were a bit watery), and hash brown patties that a spicy kick to them. I noticed they were open until 1am, so maybe I'll go back in the evening for a drink and enjoy it a bit more.
I used to love this place, then I tried eating dinner here with my kid around 5:30. We were the only people there and still the waitress was giving me attitude because my kid was in her way. When I asked to move the table out a little bit so he didn't ram his head into the hard edge, she said no because there wouldn't be enough room to get by. Did I mention we were the only people there?
I specifically go out to eat at 5:30 because I know hipster waitstaff don't want to deal with a crowded restaurant and toddlers. To be made to feel like you and your kid are this massive, epic inconvenience when the place is empty is just rude.
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10/10/2008
Finally something decent in the neighborhood besides Enid's. The seasonal salad (endive, apple and… Read more »
I was very disappointed in this place, particularly after reading all of the positive reviews. First, the attitude--maybe I had the one bad waiter in the place, but he was just surly. I don't expect service with a smile, but I don't expect a grim-faced person impatiently and dismissively standing by the table with a cooler-than-thou hipster attitude. I understand if a place is crowded, the waiter might be a little abrupt; but there weren't even that many customers in the place. The waiter even took my drink before I was finished and made a face when I asked to keep the drink a bit longer.
Second, the food--it's ok, but not worthy of the price. This is Green Point, not the West Village, and I don't expect to pay $23 for a small piece of fish (without any sides). The cocktails, though, were good.
Third, the set-up. They need to buy some better chairs. I was sitting in a rickety fold-up chair that was wobbling to the point that I thought that I was going to collapse. It was even less comfortable because the servers would knock it as they walked by (and wouldn't bother apologizing).
Delicious. As I am rather skint these days, I was lucky enough to be brought here for a business dinner. And as one is app to do when the dime is on someone else, I of course perused the more expensive items on the menu. But I kept coming back to the same all American fare, the free range burger with beets topped with a grilled pineapple ring. After much soul searching, I went for it. The waiter suggested I add the truffle oil fries, which made me feel some retribution for ordering the burger off such a beautiful and seasonal menu.
So glad I went with my gut. The best burger I've ever had, hands down. And the fries were amazing. It's the perfect date spot or warm winter location for scheming with friends. It's the kind of place where you want to get to know the staff and laugh with the owners long past the time the doors have closed, sitting at the bar, sipping drinks and slurping mussels.
This is my favorite place to go for brunch. They have great coffee, tea, friendly staff, and great staples. There is outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The sides are a great addition to any meal. I like the egg sandwich, the ricotta, beans, veg sandwich, and salads. They definitely accommodate vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
The only downside to this place is that sometimes the food takes awhile, but I don't usually mind as I really enjoy the ambiance.
Okay, I still love Five Leaves, but . . .
It was hotter than hell in there for dinner recently. And, my hanger steak was underdone and had to be sent back. Everything else was great, as usual.
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3/22/2009
4.5 stars. I'm bumping this place up a little just for the amazing ricotta, honey, figs on raisin… Read more »
Been here 3 times. Thrilled by the food on all occasions.
Atmosphere and service are mediocre, but the food makes up for any areas they may fall somewhat short. Hands down one of the best burgers I've had. Fresh, high quality, and seasonal food. I think it blows away some of the other high profile restaurants in the area.
Although the vibe is a bit lacking (hipsters everywhere, a la Williamsburg; crowded much of the time), the food here is delicious. The first time I came here,I was happy enough to roll out of bed and go to a nearby place with friends on a weekend, but what really made me happy was the granola and fruit...I don't know the exact name on the menu... fresh, delicious granola, greek-style yoghurt, PECANS, and LOTS of fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas, oh my!). I absolutely loved it- you also get a lot, so contrary to what granola might sound like, it is filling. FIve Leaves does get crowded and pretty loud on weekends, but it's a good place to have breakfast/lunch (or indeed, brunch). I have to go back and try some other things on the menu before I can really get a feel for the place, but so far, so good.
UPDATE: The Ricotta Pancakes are SO F**KIN DELICIOUS!!!... moist, fluffy, topped with fruit (strawberries, blueberries, a WHOLE banana) and butter, as good pancakes should be. Let's see: three pancakes stacked high, topped with fruit...I finished it, EASILY (even though I didn't think I could stand a chance). They are THAT good, trust me. I can see why there is always a wait on the weekends....and breakfast is served till 3, so no rush. Mmmmmm...my friend thought the sandwich she had was delicious too, so it seems like you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. Word to the wise though- if you aren't a huge fan of cold oatmeal/porridge-ish type things, avoid the meusli, and go for the homemade granola (w/fruit and yoghurt) instead. BUT if you ask me, the best breakfast there, is without a doubt, the Ricotta Pancakes. I could go for some now, and it's almost midnight.
I tried to eat here, but the waiter could not be bothered.
It was one of those awkward situations, where the bartender told us to take a seat despite the fact that the waiter was probably swamped.
The awkward part was that the waiter refused to look at us...Not even a "hey, I'm the only server, I'll be with you in a minute."
Wah, I'll give Heath Ledger's place another chance when it isn't so busy.
We stumbled into this place cuz its located right by McCarren Park and there were a decent amount of locals there.
Pros:
- Outdoor seating (what interested us)
- Charm (what drew us in)
- Sandwich #1: roast chicken/anchovies/parmasean/chipotle mayo - superb combination and decent size for $11
- Sandwich #2: BLAT (A for avocado) w/ fried egg on top: decent but could be better (maybe a stronger kicking sauce)
Cons:
- $5 Fries (blah)
- Small outdoor tables (just enough space for drinks, food, water, coffee) leave your phone in your pocket
I went to Five Leaves last week, or was it the week before? Anyway, I cannot decide if I want to give this place 3 or 4 stars, so I'm going with 4 because I enjoyed my food and the service was decent.
What made the evening most enjoyable (if not slightly frustrating) was the couple next to us comparing Five Leaves to the now unfortunately closed La Goulue, giving La Goulue a 9 out of 10 and Five Leaves a... what was it? 5 out of 10. It was pretty hilarious, considering Five Leaves and La Goulue are restaurants of completely different caliber and style and comparing the two is utterly pointless in my opinion... I digress. So, the couple next to us got a little obnoxious in their self-importance and it started to irk me which made my boyfriend laugh. This goes to show how small this place is, the tables are tiny, the chairs are tiny, and you are eating really close to your neighbors (not necessarily in a good way all the time.) We felt like one of those couples that have been together for so long you don't feel the need to talk during your meal, we didn't have to talk for entertainment we got it from our neighbors, but that's beside the point. 3 stars for the decor...
The food... 4 stars:
I couldn't decide what I wanted, preferred a "light" dinner and chose (to BF's amusement) the house-made ricotta and the acorn squash, arugula and feta salad. I really enjoyed the ricotta, the honey and salt ratio to ricotta was perfect and the bread was very nice. The salad was good, nothing really amazing, but I still ate all of it. Yes, I was happy with it...
We shared the roasted (or was it grilled) sardines, which were done nicely, whatever the mix underneath the sardines was, I liked it!!!
BF had the duck, he cleaned his plate.
We both had two glasses of wine, I had white (don't ask me what it was because it has been too long) and BF had red.
No dessert for us, but they get extra points for having pineapple upside down cake. Thus, the 4 stars.
Ok but not great. The food is nothing exceptional. Got a burger there and wasn't anything special. There are better spots in Williamsburg.
really nothing special. the GF loves this place. we went right after opening so i'm sure it's gotten better.
i thought the bacon wrapped dates app we had was not warm enough.,
the fish i had was a little too oily and not well seasoned.
but every time i pass the place around brunch time it looks like someone poured a bucket of hipsters on the sidewalk, so it's definitely popular.
i'll try it again sometime.
THIS IS MY KIND OF FOOD.
I'm a sucker for Hangar steak. Also skirt steak. And oysters. And housemade ricotta with eggplant. Served in a rustic setting. Yes, I'm a sucker.
But this food is really good.
Does Williamsburg have the monopoly on restaurants whose decor says vintage/retro NY? Perhaps not the monopoly, but def. so many spots that embrace this look, and it is a fab look.
That being said, I am perplexed by the popularity of this place. I ordered the organic eggs on panini with lime butter served with undressed lettuce and underripe tomatoes. $7 bangers.
RESTAURANT OWNERS PLEASE NOTE:Undressed lettuce does not make a salad and is tasteless.
The eggs were good, but the 20 minute wait and my hippper than thou waitress could not have been bothered to utter- your order should be ready soon. Sorry that is not service!
Amazing food! Our dinner conversation pretty much consisted of "Wow... mmmm... this is so good... you have to try this... can I try yours?" My highlights:
- Appetizer: Beet and blood orange salad, with arugula, goat cheese and macadamia nuts. A sophisticated, unexpected blend of flavors. I never wanted this salad to end, seriously.
- Entree: The duck. This cut of meat was sublime. Thick and tender, cooked just so, with no chewy fat. It sat atop a savory bed of wheat berries, celery, rutabaga, and other earthy-tasting things.
- Dessert: Try the homemade fresh ice cream which features vanilla (eye-poppingly bright and clear), banana (OMG) and hazelnut (not my fave but still great).
I was also pleasantly surprised to find sweet, attentive staff who were knowledgeable about the dishes - a rarity in Williamsburg joints. This was the best meal I've had in a long time!
I live on the same block as Five Leaves, and I'm very glad it's there. It's a great place to have lunch on a weekday; the light is nice and it's generally quiet. By dinner time it's a different story: Five Leaves is consistently crowded with attractive locals. The food has improved a lot since it opened last year, with the exception of the brunch menu, which is still unexceptional and not at all worth the long lines. If you want to wait 45 minutes for eggs, you might as well go to Prune and get something really exceptional.
Lunch and dinner fare at Five Leaves is very good, and not overly expensive for the neighborhood. Drinks are reasonably priced. They usually have very good oysters. Some of the appetizers (e.g. the devils on horseback) are sort of uninspired but others, like the fresh ricotta, more than make up for it.
The decor is the de rigeur fin de siecle throwback: pressed tin ceiling, edison bulbs, elaborate salvage bathroom door. My only complaint is the folding chairs, which are rickety and uncomfortable. But more often than not, I sit at the bar.
Mostly I'm just happy to have this place in the neighborhood. It's a great casual restaurant with a really nice feeling and a pleasant, accommodating staff.
I have only been here once so I cannot give it 5 stars solely based on my BLAT sandwich, which was amazing by the way. I strolled into 5 leaves with my parents after hearing all good talk about it from friends and people in the neighborhood. We were all really happy with our meals, and even though Brooklyn was super humid and hot, it was still pretty cool sitting in the shade. The host was a super cool guy, very friendly. Perfect person for front of the house in a restaurant, he made sure all was well in the heat and with the service, which was really nice. You do not generally get that kind of attention in NYC restaurants anymore. Thanks 5 Leaves, Ill be back fo sure.
I love this restaurant! After Paloma burned down, we didn't have a spot in GP to go for a little more special night out. Five Leaves fills this void beautifully. It has all the charm of Moto, but the food is way better and the staff is much more professional and friendly. Like Moto, the seating is tight, but that's the price you pay for a quirky little joint like this.
Recommended dishes:
To start try the House Made Ricotta w/fresh thyme, chestnut honey, figs, maldon sea salt & fruit bread or the Thinly Sliced Prosciutto w/shaved fennel, pomegranate & house made lavosh.
For entrés have the Five Leaves burger w/grass fed beef, fried pineapple ring, housemade pickled beets,harissa mayo, sunny up egg, salad or fries
And for desert, it's got to be the date cake with caramel sauce and home made ice cream.
this place was ok. it wasn't original or different from any other restaurant in williamsburg/greenpoint but it may be a bit more expensive. we came here for our 9 monthiversary and we got there at the perfect time i think it was about 7:30pm because the place was packed by 8pm. we started with glasses of wine and the ricotta appetizer/starter, that was really good. being vegetarian i had the only veggie entree option on the menu, the ravioli ( i think i should have tried the salad). there were i think 9 ravioli on the plate and it was served in a butter sauce but i didn't really taste a sauce. my boyfriend had the burger and truffle fries. he said the burger was just ok nothing special but the truffle fries were amazing! i suggest getting there early and just having a glass of wine and some truffle fries at the bar or just a couple of small plates.
great brunch. I had a plate with 2 eggs, seasoned with herbs, thick homemade bread, hashbrown patties and a side of avocado and beans. The beans definitely weren't kosher (im pretty sure there was bacon in there) but they were delicious!
also, they have a well trained barista working the espresso bar, serving Wandering Goat espresso. Extra points for changing it up with micro roastery coffee.
Found this cafe scooting through williamsburg on our way to fort greene. I highly recommend the chicken and anchovy sandwich. Great flavor combination without the fishiness. And the bacon, avocado sandwich was nice as well. The fries were a bit much and too thick for my taste. It was nice to sit out for a quick bite if you're ever in the neighborhood.
Girlfriend and I went there for a pre-anniversary dinner. We started with the roasted eggplant dip with some sort of red pepper, which i forgot to take note of, and white anchovies. The presentation was beautiful. Toast points were tasty and the eggplant dip was......so dreamy. One of my top three veggies is definitely eggplant, so I'm glad that this did not disappoint. The only thing I would change would be that I'd ask for extra anchovies! I do love me some white ancho-fishies and this just enhanced an already delicious dish. Very happy with that.
We both had the Five Leaves burger which is already described in so many reviews here, and we got them with truffle fries for $2 extra. At first I was stunned that I actually paid $17.00 for a burger.....in Williamsburg, nonetheless. The burger was really fat and the bread/bun they used, ciabatta maybe? Was really yummy. Loved the pineapple and the egg in it. I could do with or without the pickled beets. Best part was the pickle. Then again, I really love pickles. Mm. Yum.
The truffle fries were SUPER FREAKIN' salty. Like seriously oversalted. Seriously. The truffle flavor was great however, paired with the greasy fried taste of the fries left much to be desired. I would much prefer my truffle (oil?) served with something fresh. Perhaps some fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, salt and pepper...truffle oil? Truffles make my imagination run wild. Wild!
So was it worth the 17 bones i shelled out for each burger? Hmmm, maybe not. But I would so go back there again just for that delicious, dreamy, smooth, eggplant dip. I'm dying to try dessert there. Next time.
Go. Worth a shot. Very raw space which was charming. NYC tap, yum. Friendly servers. Little small, always crowded. Try for yourself. I, personally, was not impressed....at all. But it was a fun experience and we'll probably be back when we have an extra 70 dollars to kick to the curb.
So good. I have been here for brunch a few times and was very happy with the food, but brunch is kind of hard to fuck up (although it was better than most places I suppose). But this past week we went here for dinner and it was sooooo crazy good. We had the mussels to start, and for entrees I had a bass special and my bay had this shepard's pie thing with lamb in it. Everything was delicious. A couple bad things-the tables are like a millimeter apart so you basically sit with other people, the service is kind of slow, and it's always too crowded. But I am not even taking off a star for these things, that's how good it is. I want to eat there everyday!
I just read the NYtimes review of Five Leaves and my jaw just dropped open, so I had to come here and write my own review.
I've only been to Five Leaves once - and it was enough for me to NOT come back. I suppose it was because it was the first weekend they had brunch available, but if you're going to try to do brunch, at least attempt to do it right. Don't get me wrong - the place is cute, but it's tiny. I like at least a little bit of elbow room when I'm trying to eat so I'm not elbowing Mr.-I-Wear-Sunglasses-Indoors next to me.... well wait... not like that's a bad thing.
Anyway, so we sat down, and I attempted to order a Bloody Mary because you would think, a bar + brunch = Bloody Mary, right? The waitress goes, "Sorry, we don't have tomato juice." Um, okay. Scratch that. So then we ordered our food, both of us ordered the Big Breakkie, which by the way is way overpriced. $13 for 2 eggs and hashbrowns?! So then, after we ordered, 2 groups of people sat down on each side of us and ordered.
30 minutes later.... no food. Then I see the waitress walking with 2 plates and a joyous smile comes to my face, but lo and behold, she places the plates down to the people on my right, who were seated FIFTEEN minutes after us and ordered the same thing. So I was like, fine, whatever, bitch is getting her shit messed up. Same thing happens again to the people next to us. The waitress doesn't even give us the time of day until I glared at her and beckoned her to come over and I ask politely where our food was, and mentioned that the people next to us ordered the same thing and were seated after us.... she gives us a blank stare and said, "Oh let me check on it." Then we realized SHE FORGOT TO PUT IN OUR ORDER.
So 1 hour later, I finally get my plate of $13 eggs and hashbrowns and I was still hungry after. And pissed off. Needless to say she didn't get as tip.
This place is best for a beer + appetizers at night I suppose, but I really wouldn't bother with brunch unless you're a light eater because you'll still be hungry after. If you're gonna wait 30-45 minutes for brunch, at least walk over to Driggs and do it at Enid's instead.
solid restaurant, fancy cocktails. the southern belle was delish.
it was a tad annoying that we were told we had to have food if we sat outside. repeatedly. i think they alerted us to that fact 3 times.
my companions enjoyed their duck and rabbit. since i am a vegetarian i was once again relegated to salad and sides, since i did not want the one pasta dish in butter sauce. but the side of celery root (?) was yummy and it was a huge portion. maybe because they knew i was just getting a beet and orange salad. this was also delish.
everyone was nice and service was adequate. i would def try this place for brunch.
Funded by the late Heath Ledger, this nautically themed oyster bar has great tap beers and fine wines. The crowd is laid back, and it has become a celebrity spot already.
Make sure you try the masterful scrambled-egg-and-fried-sage breakfast sandwich. Greatness!
Truffle fries and rabbit ragu with parpadelle (this was a special). Mmmm. Yummy. Nice vibe, nifty decor. Generally a good experience. We didn't really have trouble getting a table for 6 on a Saturday.. but we did show up at 6pm, and it was already rapidly filling up.
Drawbacks: smalllll space, fills up fast, kind of a little too dark and a little too noisy. Service is also slooooooooooow. They really should have had more thsn 2 wait staff here on a busy Saturday night.
Not the cheapest for this hood, but my friend Ed refered to it as Heath's joint, so we had to try it out, just cos'.
My first thought was that I wished it was about a foot wider. Then you'd have enough space to get to your table without knocking the guy at the bar, or hitting some woman's head sitting at a table. The atmosphere, besides that, was good. I love the industrial/antique feel of the bar and the fixtures. I love the lighting. I especially love the red bulbous exit sign/lamp and the porthole-fixture WC sign.
Amazing chicken sandwich - on toasted baguette, with chipotle mayo and anchovies. Chicken sandwich epiphany. Good fries, too (and well-salted!)
Wine list was a little frustrating, since I couldn't find anything to go with the sandwich. Then when I tried to order a beer, I found out they were out of gas and couldn't get me a beer-on-tap. So, slightly frustrated, I decided on a dark MOA (New Zealand beer). Delicious. If you're wondering if you should try it, I would say it was reminiscent of McSorley's (dark) and Smithwicks. (God knows I love Smithwicks.) It's the type of beer I could drink like water. And there's an emu on the bottle. Awesome.
Note: CASH ONLY!!!
Did someone say try LE BRIQUE around the corner? A bad french knock off run by Polish people who about two months before tried serving Korean food there? Try Le Brique?
I think that reviewer is on crack. 5 leaves is a little pricey but the food is awesome, and the atmosphere is kick ass.
Try Le Brique? I mean, why not suggest Duncan Donuts as upscale fare?


