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Neighborhood: Fort GreeneLafayette Ave (C)
Fulton St (G)
Atlantic Ave-Pacific St (2, 3, 4, 5, M, N, Q, W, R, B, D)
Tue-Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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Impeccable brunch! I came for a Saturday brunch around 1:30 and it was relatively full, but not crowded by any means. The decor is delightful and laid back and the staff were all fantastic. I did have an issue with a fellow diner, but No. 7 can't really control the fact that Fort Greene is full of graduated Williamsburg hipsters. You know who you are.
The food at No.7 is spot on. The fried chicken sandwich is what dreams are made of and I swear they put crack in the waffle because I don't ever really enjoy waffles and I ate it even though I felt like I was going to explode. The grits were also cheezy deliciousness. Though the biscuits are good, compared to the rest of the food they were just average.
Our incredibly indulgent brunch came out to $26 per person, more than I would usually spend on a brunch, but it was well worth it!
The first thing that stood out to me was the excellent customer service. I walked in and talked to the hostess who was very friendly and sweet. For the entire hour I waited for a table, she was attentive and kept me informed which I appreciated.
The ambiance is really nice and cozy. When we were lead to a corner table, I wasn't excited about the bench seating but worked. In most restaurant with benches or booths, the table is always too far away or too high but they made it work at No. 7.
My girlfriends and I were starving so we ordered fries from the bar to start and even though they were super salty they were crispy and delicious.
At the table we ordered a chicken fried steak sandwich, fried fish sandwich and the wild striped bass with shrimp, cockles, lobster broth, cauliflower. The broth that the wild striped bass came in was really, really good. The fried fish sandwich was crispy and good but didn't stand out.
I'll definitely be going back!
Went here for brunch yesterday.. Tried the waffles, the fried chicken sandwich, the three bean salad, the biscuits, and the grits with pork and cheese.. Loved everything I tried..
It's a rarity to get fluffy biscuits that aren't dry and crumbly.. These were perfect.. I stole half of the boneless deep fried chicken breast that came on the over stuffed sandwich from the lady.. I made my own fried chicken and grits biscuit sandwiches.. These were awesome.. Chicken reminded me of Popeyes in a very good way.
The waffles were super light.. You can certainly tell that they put in a ton of egg whites into their batter.. Some of the better waffles I have had recently.. And the bananna purree they serve with them is outstaning..
Space is pretty, staff is really nice, I am looking forward to returning..
I have eaten here twice. The first time the meal was excellent, I was not yelping at the time so I did not submit a review.
I had one of the best meals ever at No. 7 over the weekend. It was absolutely incredible from start to finish.
We ordered the fried broccoli and cold octopus, but after chatting with the owner changed the cold octopus to the special appetizer. Panko Breaded Soft Boiled Egg, with Pork Belly and Arugula! It was one of the most tasty and interesting dishes I have ever had. The fried broccoli was excellent as well.
For Dinner we ordered the Grilled Wagyu Bavette Steak yuzu-chili gnocchi, escarole, edamame, blueberries (copy pulled from the menu) which was excellent and tender with unique flavors! We also had the special, grass feed Australian lamb chops encrusted with herbs and quinoa. This was the best lamb I have ever tasted! EVER!
We ordered a bottle of wine and the owner suggested a different bottle that would go better with the lamb and steak. He was right it was a excellent choice. We finished with grappa. I have heard the deserts are amazing, but I was too full to try them.
No. 7 is excellent, it is well priced and great food. The staff is great! It is no surprise to me that they are so successful!
Reliably fun spot with good food in Fort Greene.
I was so excited when this spot FINALLY opened since the sly space behind the subway entrance had been boarded up for ages. Neighbourhood gossip said that something fabulous was in the works behind the spray painted plywood. And I was not disappointed! I have been here a few times for dinner and a number of times to stop in for a cocktail.
Food highlights were chicken dumplings! fresh oysters that were on special, we went back for a 2nd and 3rd order. Oh and of course, the steak. It's got a great ambiance and has been a welcome addition to the block. Also boasts some great cocktails and decent wine selection.
I would give more stars except I have had intermittent service (sometimes a bit too snobby for the fact that this is Fort Greene people and we're eating here because we want a good meal with out the 'tude). Also, a few of the cocktails are very bizarre flavours and on two separate occasions, their cocktail concoctions overshot adventurous and moved into the off-putting categories. Though both times I sent them back they were gracious about it and did not charge.
I have not yet been in for brunch but hear good things about it.
Note, this spot is pretty hopping on the weekends so expect to wait for a table during primetime.
I have issues with bar menus and restaurants that only serve "small plates." Most of the time, I'm so disgusted that I'm paying $7 for a tablespoon of quinoa with lime (ahem, General Greene) that I can't enjoy it. BUT the bar food at No. 7 totally surpasses any other bar food menus at finer restaurants that I'm willing to give the whole genre another chance.
A few friends and I sat at the banquette in the bar area and when the $7 fries came out, we were shocked at the massive amount that came heaped on a giant platter with generous ramekins of balsamic mayo and ketchup. Really tasty and crispy shoe strings too.
The fried broccoli is a breaded entire head with a pleasant hint of sourness from a grapefruit spritz. Like tempura, it got a little soggy after a while, but it was still delicious and fun to eat. You won't find measly florets at No. 7.
Beware, the cucumber cocktail is strong and somehow smelled like an organic furniture polish to me, but it still tasted great and unlike any cocktail I've had before (and I've had a few...).
I would knock off one star due to a grumpy bartender who scoffed when I asked him about an $8 cocktail menu listed on Menu Pages (apparently not available) and the fact that they included "Heinz ketchup" as one of the accompaniments for the fries. Doesn't it go without saying that any self-respecting restaurant wouldn't serve anything but Heinz? But I forgive No. 7 for those isolated lapses into pretentiousness and give it a full five stars to encourage others to enjoy its inventive food and comfortable atmosphere.
I've walked by this place so many times without ever noticing the recessed entrance. What a shame! Finally went for a late dinner recently for a friend's birthday. Loved the sparse menu, ordered a few appetizers which were all very good. Our meals were fantastic and the wait staff was very good.
I ordered the steak with the kimchi perogies and absolutely loved it. I think the steak could have been rarer. I ordered medium-rare, will try rare next time. The kimchi perogies are out of this world! They should have it as a separate item on the menu just so I can stuff myself with them. I usually don't like potato products and am not even that big of a fan of kimchi, but somehow the perogies work and I love them.
Will be bringing friends and family back!
Being an awful little twit of a snark, I came here gleefully anticipating a crushing disappointment of a meal. My whole body was shivering with the divine omniscience that I would despise everything. Why go in the fist place? My friend suggested it for brunch and it provided a convenient halfway spot between our homes...
So why the vitriolic animosity? First off, small plates? At BRUNCH? At a restaurant I have heard described as American-comfort/Asian fusion? Pshaw! Pshaw I tell you! (And who hasn't been burned once or thrice by the small plates concept?) Secondly, No. 7 has received all sorts of rapturous, orgiastic press... "One of the top 100 restaurants in America" claimed Bon Appetit, amongst other breathless praise from sources like the New York Times and the Voice. Being contrary by nature, I always think press is exaggerated. Thirdly, and most egregiously, I read somewhere the chef referring to his food as "casual bad-ass". Ugh! I was raring for a delightfully awful brunch.
Well, I stand dramatically corrected. After downing a Bloody Mary and sharpening my fangs I was stunned by the most delightful hangover cure of all time: No. 7's perfect fried chicken, biscuits with mushroom gravy (they looked like morels but I'm not sure and don't want to get TOO carried away in the magic of the memory) and the best grits I have EVER eaten (including trips to the South): clogged with cheddar, shredded pork and Chinese broccoli. MY. GOD. Casual bad-ass? Not sure about that, or what that is even supposed to mean. Casual kick-ass? Hands down, yes.
Absolutely lovely service, if slightly glacial in their pace, and a stunning, sunny room that I can only describe as reminding me of every lofty NYC apartment I have ever envied a friend for.
I'm not sure I'm really even allowed to review this place since I didn't actually eat here, only drank, but it was such a good awesome place to be that I feel compelled to do it anyway.
Got seats in the front bar area. Squishy and comfy and good for a group. The bar is extensive and not terribly expensive for the fact that it's a pretty swanky joint. Everyone was friendly and awesome to us even tho we weren't eating. Restaurant is lovely inside - dark and romantic. I was even impressed by the cleanliness of the bathrooms.
I really can't wait to go back and try the food. It looked A-mazing.
Dang. I like this place a lot. And I usually dont like fusions. This is Southern comfort mixed with Asian. Great combination.
Love all the windows inside. It's like eating outdoors but with AC.
Waiter + bartender = hot and attentive.
3 of us came here for brunch. Can only imagine how good dinner is.
We didnt want to get the fried chicken-- resist -- resist-- and we already put our orders in-- but as soon as we saw our neighbors eat it-- we added on to our brunch. Great crunchy skin, juicy white meats, and I like the house blended hotsauce-- I tasted chipotle, siracha...yum.
-The grits with chinese brocolli and pulled pork was second best.
-Biscuits and gravy were undeniably good. Unlike Pillsbury, it smells AND tastes just as buttery.
-The sausage was peculiar. Didnt expect it to be fried-- but hey-- surprisingly tasted even better that way.
-Eggs-- cant go wrong, its eggs. Makes brunch complete
-Green salad-- just green salad (may pass on this next time around)
-Three bean salad good too--
Man nothing was bad. We could have ordered the whole menu. And it wasnt because portions were small. It was just good!
*They no longer serve strawberry rhubarb sangria-- it's now blueberry lemondae sangria. I liked!
As soon as we found out No7 was named one of 2009's best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit, we had to try it. After all, we do live only a block away:) This CUTE Brooklyn restaurant in the heart of Fort Greene definitly deserves 5 stars.
From the food to the service - we had such a good experience. We shared the fried broccoli which is definitly something just to try if you've never had it. Ricky got the steak and while eating says (and I quote) "this is one of the best steaks I've had in a long long time..." - and he loooooves steak! I got the pecan crusted tofu and I was a bit hesitant to order it because I find that tofu can taste very bland if not seasoned well, but this was unlike anything I've ever had. The broccolini that came with it was a perfect compliment. Of course - we had to top it off with dessert. The seasonal strawberry rhubarb fruit tart was not only beautiful, but absolutely delicious. Needless to say, we left full and very very happy:)
one of my reasons to go back is their food service. Perugi..however you spell it, with kimchi fillings! and that dinnerplate steak, along with the fried broccoli is one of the delectable dishes I have come across in my neighborhood. For steak, rare medium is always my favorite, and it comes at a perfect level of temperature when served. Perfect portion of food for individual plate and good to pick on friend's plate/appetizer dishes while waiting for yours! I still have tones of dishes (and I hear they have brunch open now with a whole new set of menus) to go back and try.
a chill atmosphere, a good diverse mix of people- love their mix of music and sound of people. you'll be amazed by the interior design there, regardless of the temporary plastic bag they managed to shove above the ceiling. One favorite seating area is the high stool- bar table, which you'll get to order from the bar menu and dinner.
Now that i'm yelping about No.7, I'm feeling the eager to go!
The appetizers are almost better than the entrees! Fried broccoli, amazing french fries, mmmmmmmmmm! Very friendly staff and a beautiful dining room as well.
This place is a bit of a trek for me, but I hope I get to go again soon.
We have been trying to go here for months and finally got in last Friday.
I have to say that the steak is one of the best meals in the city. It's enough for two and has delicious spicy Kimchi pierogies.
If not for the food, I may not go back. I don't feel like the service was excellent nor was the environment. There appears to be no AC, so be ready for it in the summer.
Maneuvering around a flight of steps down to the C train we entered the crowed lounge of No. 7. A loitering line five couples deep blocked our view of the dining room so I sent my BF to find out what kind of wait we had in store... he returned with a 30 minute estimate and a cocktail menu. Scanning the list I fumbled over the effervescent Lambrusco and into the Mango, Cilantro, Chipotle Vodka, Sparkling Lime cocktail ($11). The chipotle lingers like undercooked taro (but in the good way) and the cilantro fills the nose with every sip, but the sweetness (or lack thereof) from the mango was inadequate to tie the libation together. I was only 15 minutes into my drink when the hostess came over to tell us our table was ready.
Although we sat at what is probably the worst table in the house - next to the bread station and bathroom hall - we were happy to be seating at all and we had a direct view into the spiffy bright white kitchen where the red bandana headed chef bobbed back and forth. We were immediately presented with crusty bread and, be still my heart, a warm gooey white bean fondue and delicately thin and crunchy quick-pickles http://www.yelp.com/bi... When the waitress came over I said (with a friendly wave of my hand) "bring us every vegetarian dish" and then chugging my drink "and a Lambrusco!" Our table was promptly filled with 3 appetizers and a cool glass of wine -our waitress warned me it was a sweet bottle, which I loved despite the resemblance to Welch's and day old club soda.
I was eager to get the "famous" Fried Broccoli ($7) in my mouth http://www.yelp.com/bi... but I was sorely disappointed. From what I gather this is a middle of the country state fair kind of delicacy, and so if you grew up with this I'm sure No.7's is fabulous; but this girl grew up refilling the ice bath for lacy tempura and so, to me, this dish tasted like a heavy over battered tempura. The Apricots & Frisee Salad ($9) http://www.yelp.com/bi... was also unsatisfactory; the Frisee was crisp but covered with a dull pasty dressing and the apricot was borderline mealy. But but but... the Pimenton Smoked Mozzarella ($10) is what (my) dreams are made of http://www.yelp.com/bi... The bowl pools with thick smoky cheese under crispy fried artichoke hearts with an unidentifiable "lemon" crumbled thing on top. The icy white "lemon" is sweet and bitter with the consistency of... I don't know... bizarrely cooked potatoes... and pairs perfectly with the cheese.
After a short break, we shared a plate of the Pecan Crusted Tofu ($17) http://www.yelp.com/bi... which bares a notable likeness to filet-o-fish. I stared into the large ramekin of tomato wedges in slight horror, sad that such a significant proportion of this plate was a vegetable I don't particularly care for. But as I ate the otherwise dry tofu I figured out the tomatoes act as a fabulously deconstructed sauce. The broccolini was marvelous, the inherent bitterness tempered by the rich sweet sauce, and light-years more scrumptious then the fried broccoli. The potatoes were vaguely gummy; I'd like to believe because of cheese and not over beating, but it was still otherwise pleasing.
Although full, we were not leaving without tasting one of Amanda Clark's desserts. None particularly jumped at me, and so the waitress recommended the Buttermilk Pudding ($7) http://www.yelp.com/bi... It was a perfectly light on in the stomach and not too sweet finish to a filling dinner. Though I felt the pudding could have used a touch more cumin, I could have eaten an entire bowl of the "pie crust cookies" served on the side.
But I must say the most memorable element of the evening was our waitress. Her warmth shone though the entire dinner with frequent check-ins, hardy recommendations, light conversation, and laughing at my stupid jokes. At the end of the meal I felt like I was leaving the house of a good friend and that I should have given her a hug for being such as wonderful host... instead she asked if I had a blog (gesturing at the large camera) and I shied away 'cause I ain't got no renown... it was only afterward I realized she was most likely the fabulous Meg of HeiferstoTrough just excited to meet fellow food enthusiast...
I love this restaurant. Everything was spot on. Good service, cozy ambiance and most importantly wonderful food.
I had the steak, cooked perfectly with a delicious crust, salty exterior, and velvety rare meat within. The accompaniments are also delectable including beets and Swiss chard and kimchee gnocchi ( wow so good). The best part of my dinner it paid attention to and balanced salty, sweet, bitter, spicy, and sour.
I also tried the octopus appetizer, again, cook expertly with a lot of flavor that does not compete with the delicate octopus. I also had the buttermilk pudding for desert, not to be overlooked but certainly not the highlight of the meal.
I'm still dreaming of that steak.
Went to this place for El Jeffe's birthday.
After all is said and digested, there's only two items worth ordering here: the Fried Broccoli and the Steak with Kim Chi Pierogies. Those two, and only those two, make the place worthwhile. The Fried Broccoli is quite possibly the best broccoli dish I've ever had. Fried tempura style with a hearty batter that oozes flavor all over your wet dirty mouth. its $7 and comes with dill. With this in my mouth, I thoroughly enjoyed masticating.
The hangar steak was also extremely well executed and came out nice and red and for $24 is a great deal. It comes with kim chi pierogies, aptly named, because its a fusion of kim chi & pierogies. Awesome.
The bread also comes with a nice potato based puree, tasty and free.
Place would get five stars for the steak and brocolli, but everything else is overpriced and ranges from decent to mediocre: this includes the Monkfish.
As for desserts, what's the fuckin point when CakeMan Raven is down the street.
Also, it's worth noting that the chicks here are not hot, besides the ones I came here with. Draw what conclusions you will. Converesely, the martinis come with a flask to hold the extra martini from the shaker, more martini for your money and that is Awesome. The bartender had nice forearms too, perfect for choking babies.
I never order grits out, because I fear they won't match my dad's. These not only matched, but topped any grits I've ever had. Sorry Dad. They are perfectly cooked with just the right amount of cheese, not too much, and they have shrimp AND chorizo, making them tasty & spicy. YUM.
We also shared a cinnamon bun which was huge, you definitely don't need one to yourself. Very tasty though. The seasonal sangria was great too, really liked all the chunky fruit & veg at the bottom. It helps that it's a super cute interior too that gets lots of natural light. Great brunch spot.
The boyfriend and I made the easy trek down to Fort Greene recently to have dinner at No. 7. The place is adorable, with an open air kitchen, swanky bar, and chill lounge area in the front. The back dining area is a bit of a surprise: it's this sparse, white, U-shaped area with a few skylights that contrasts sharply with the rest of this dark, moody restaurant. Still, I imagine it must be really pleasant during the day and would love to return for brunch!
The restaurant is kind of hidden but, if you take the C train to Lafayette, you need only turn directly to your left to enter. The warm bread, served with butter bean puree, was addictive. I honestly could have eaten two or three more servings but settled for the delightful half-pickled cucumbers that also came gratis. The boyfriend and I also split an appetizer of fried broccoli, similar to tempura, but with a much more chewy, breaded outside. No. 7 is big on purees and served with the broccoli is a tasty black bean puree that I would not hesitate to order again.
The menu is very sparse, and if my memory serves correctly, there were only four appetizers and four entrees. My boyfriend loved his scallops while I was extremely impressed with my grilled sirloin. Very tender, I was very surprised that my generous cut of meat could taste that amazing! It was literally perfection. The only pitfall of our meal were my kimchi pierogies that I had heard so much about. They tasted a bit overcooked.
Low markup on drinks mean that I would not hesitate to come back for drinks. My cocktail was phenomenal and served in a very cute pitcher/glass. I look forward to returning and trying everything on their small (ahem)-- well-curated menu!
TERRIFIC. Went here for dinner last week with my best friend. Fried broccoli was good but to be honest I was a bit disappointed, especially after reading all the hype on Yelp about that particular item. I had the steak and she had the bass. We both liked the steak more (wagyu beef, medium rare on top of those kimchi pierogies I thought were gnocchi) but I really liked the fish. The portions are quite large. And the dip for that bread was weirdly addictive. The service was excellent as well--not too attentive but not too neglectful either. Can't wait to come back and have the exact same meal, except maybe have the octopus for the appetizer instead of the broccoli.
I just went back here for dinner last week - and they've updated the menu!
We ordered one of every appetizer, including the oysters, on special. The fried broccoli, hard boiled egg salad, cheese, oysters... yum. Totally worth it. The entrees have been updated as well, and because we ordered so many apps we decided to split the brisket (special) and the steak. So so good.
One of every dessert was in order, and each of them are delightful! My favorite was the passion fruit cake, but the other two (a new amazing pudding that has root beer in it! and a rhubarb tart) were both delectable. Plates were licked. Dessert wine was ordered.
Please go to No 7 - you will love it!
I finally got back here for dinner last night, and man this place did not disappoint!
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It should REALLY be called "No. 1."
If I could eat at No. 7 every day, I would. Unfortunately, Recession Specials are all the rage these days. But if you feel like treating yourself one night, head to No. 7.
Granted, I've only been here once. But once is enough to know that I want to return, and enough to write a Yelp review recommending you go there, pronto!
My group splurged and we each ordered an appetizer, an entree, and split a couple of desserts. For an appetizer, I got the tuna with korean pear and basil. It was perfect! Just enough tuna served up in bite-sized pieces that teased your stomach just the way you want it to.
For my entree I ordered the hangar steak. It. Was. Heaven. I can't even describe how tender the meat was. It was packed with taste, and it may have been the slowest I've ever eaten anything because I refused to ever be done with it. But best of all are the kimchi pierogies it comes with--a little bit of spicy, a WHOLE lot of deliciousness. The butternut squash side was really good too. All the components worked so well together.
Of course we weren't going to turn down dessert. We shared the butterscotch pudding and another chocolate desert that I can't remember. But it doesn't matter because it was all delicious.
This is one of my go-to places for Sunday brunch. The fried chicken at No. 7 is excellent, some of the best in the city, in my opinion. The grits with seafood are delicious as are the grits with sausage.
Picking and choosing among various plates sounds like a fun brunch adventure, but be forewarned, at No 7 they really mean it when they say "small." That, however, is not their main short-coming.
If, when hearing "latke," you imagine a large appetizing potato pancake (if not two), freshly fried and crunchy, complemented by sour-cream and apple-sauce (in other words, the way latke is supposed to be prepared), No. 7 is not the kind of restaurant you'll enjoy. Here, latke means two tiny dense vegetable turds with a bit of sour-cream, served luke-warm and leaving much to be desired.
Oh my god! So good! I have been to dinner and sunday brunch at this restaurant. Both were fantastic, but the reason I will go back is the brunch small plates. I had the biscuits and mushroom gravy and scrambled eggs. My friend also had the salad and the salted potatoes which sounded a little odd but was really good.
Very relaxed atmosphere and everyone who works there is super friendly. I can't wait for their outdoor space to open!
no. 7 is a classy joint. clean tile, nice lighting, great atmosphere. the service was good as well.
the fried broccoli was amazing,,,do not miss the broccoli. bush sr. would like this broccoli. stuffed with cheese, deep fried...it was the most unhealthy broccoli ever. but damn was it worth it.
the entrees were alright, but i was not a big fan of the tofu...i need more texture in a tofu dish, and it wasn't present. the vegetables with the tofu were smartly seasoned and delicious, but it couldn't save the boring tofu.
but maybe it's on my head for ordering tofu.
two words: free shots. we happened to be there on the eve of no 7's no 1 birthday. what better way to celebrate than forever wedding the current clientele to your delicious cause through the universal language of vodka? as they say, randomized rewards work best. that's why we're all addicted to email. in any event, i, for one, am sold on this eponymous wonder. and even if that midnight treat hadn't warmed my esophagus, my heart would still love no 7 for their inventive butterbean spread and our waiter's dance moves. the latter makes me wonder how much more i would like any restaurant with waiters who bop around like that...probably a lot. bottom line is that no 7 is both tasty and fun.
oh, and it couldn't be closer to the lafayette stop, which should put it at the top of any C train riders easy to get to/no more excuses for not leaving the house (especially during winter) list.
Was back here last night for drinks and here tonight for dinner. The fried broccoli was excellent and the steak was perfect. The wine was good and affordable.
No. 7 went out of its way to accommodate my friends' 1 year old, who wouldn't have been able to eat most of the menu. They made her a simple pasta with fresh crisp vegetables in a very light cream sauce. It was absolutely perfect for her and very tasty (i stole a few bites).
The service continues to be superb.
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Did you ever get the feeling that the chef has had everyone he knows write a glowing review of his new joint, and a whole bunch of other people have decided to write overwhelmingly negative reviews to balance the flow? It certainly sounds like the case here.
No. 7 is fine. Just fine. Nothing more, nothing less. Worth a visit. But only once. I'd struggle to make a case half as passionate as any of the previous reviewers - positive or negative.
Yes - the space is really cool, and whoever designed it did an excellent job, but is that why you go to a restaurant? And yes, the wait staff and bartenders are rude at worst, or abrupt at best, but this is New York. Would you expect anything else?
The important stuff, the food, is constantly trying to out do itself and failing. No. 7 clearly wants to be the clever, avante garde kid on the block - the poster child of New Brooklyn. It just winds up being really confusing. Grits with shrimp? huh? You're probably not going to find dishes as creative/inventive anywhere else, but all the unnecesary complexity leaves the food overseasoned, oversalted, and often times overcooked.
Had my first dinner upon moving back to NYC at this joint. It definitely has a really cool atmosphere, great bar and really solid drinks/beer. Tasty Manhattans served w/ sidecars and great beer selection, I had the Pale Ale - recommended.
The food didn't quite live up to my friend's hype (sorry guys). We had some fried broccoli and fries to start, both were great -- more on fries later. For mains, it was the roasted chicken and hangar steak. Steak was solid, but the Roasted Chicken was super salty, they should maybe tone that down a bit :)
The fries though...the fries were fantastic and they came w/ this dijon/mayo type dip that was so yum...
I had it as a three star until I started thinking about the fries...four stars it is.
my friends and I stumbled in there last night to grab a drink. I loved the atmosphere, I thought the interior was really well done despite not having a long bar. I ordered french fries which were very good and came with a balsamic mayo which was great and something new to me. one of my friends ordered a peach desert which was expensive for the portion but she said it was amazing. when the bill came it was less than expected and it is convenient to my train line so I will definitely be going back. my only 2 criticisms were, 1: i ordered this drink that was supposed to have cucumber and thyme in it (the last drink on the cocktail menu) not only was there no flavor of cucumber but it was tiny, warm and tasted awful. I only had 1 drink and all night i felt sick afterwards. 2: our first server was great but when she left and someone else took over she was very awkward and a little shy.
I would love to give No.7 a rousing 5-star review based on the atmosphere, friendly staff, owners, and chef, lovely space, and not to mention the slight nod to Korea (chef's wife being a Korean) on the menu, but I have to point out some of the initial new-restaurant-kinks (I hope) they need to iron out.
My friend and I stopped by No.7 for brunch after chatting with one of the owners on the night of their first few days of opening.
The design of No.7's back dining area is quite nice, with the high windows allowing lovely warm natural light to shine in, creating a very refreshing and delightful atmosphere during the daytime.
I ordered the fried chicken, with a side of Kiebasa (what, you don't eat pork and fried chicken for brunch all the time?!), my friend got the egg and cheese on a biscuit with Prosciutto, and we both tried the spiked coffee drink that I am failing total recall right now.
The drink was delicious. Too much so. I highly recommend it, but I cannot guarantee that you won't be tempted to order a 2nd.
The Kiebasa was all right. It was good, but nothing special.
I really loved the deep fried chicken. It had a very distinct outer layer, which reminded me of some anime-armor, in the most delicious sense. It was super crunchy with a bunch of flavor. DO IT!
As for the Prosciutto Egg Biscuit, it was kind of luke-warm, on the cold side. Digging into a cold plate of food at a restaurant is like using the office microwave. Unpleasant.
If No.7 can work out a better system of keeping their food hot until it gets to the table, I'm ready to dole out the 4- or the 5-star rating.
Yes, I will try them for dinner at some point and revisit with high expectations for brunch.
We both got the skirt steak + pierogies + puree + broccoli rabe. We also split a bottle of wine.
The good:
The flavors of the dish were well matched and harmonious.
The bad:
My pierogies were undercooked and barely room temperature. The rabe was too salty (and I love salt). The steak was amazingly prepared and a great cut -- but 1/4 of the portion we get at our favorite TriBeCa steak place (Landmarc) for essentially the same price. Since when did eating in TriBeCa become a good value??!
The ugly:
The service was terrible. The waiter was pushy (he as been pushy with my fiancee in the past). As soon as we finished our meal (which was not a lot to eat!), we had more than 1/2 the bottle of wine left. The waiter and all the staff circled us like vultures (checking in on us every minute or 2, picking up our bottle of wine to see if we'd finished it, etc.) and made us feel totally unwelcome and rushed. I've actually never experienced such aggressive and obvious 'turnover tactics.'
I will never, ever step foot in that place again. If I'm going to spend money on a meal and wine, I want to at least feel like I can have a conversation, enjoy myself, and finish what I've purchased.
Oh -- and I was still so hungry afterwards that I had to get a slice down the block.
C Train commuters will only be ten yards away from the Lafayette Street stop exit when they find themselves sipping $5 and $6 beers at the stylishly well-worn bar of No. 7, the debut restaurant of Jean George alum (Perry St.), Tyler Kord.
While the dining room is further from the taps than the taps are from public transportation, nothing about the menu is pedestrian. Instead, Kord has written a menu that, while terse, borrows from the ethnic diversity of the outer boroughs--kimchee pirogis, Asian pears and Israeli couscous--but still travels to Manhattan for staples that well-traveled diners expect--hangar steak, pork chops, seared tuna.
News of No. 7 has been uproarious, given the Brooklyn address (and in Fort Greene, rather than Williamsburg or Park Slope) and well deserved, if not without certain shortcomings.
The space is well conceived: low, comfortable couches and armchairs sit in a window-paneled nook and look out onto the bar where a number of American beers can be had at reasonable prices. A patina of age and distress that registers as one wanders over to the hostess stand behind which are three beautifully designed banquets that easily seat five in loquacious horseshoes just across from the pass where the bar adjoins to the open kitchen. An ivory dining room nestles two-tops around the remainder of the restaurant's perimeter and a larger table still maintains its autonomy.
The open kitchen is a sterling touch as it lies in the margin where diners may or may not want to put their attention. From there, Kord and two other cooks perform a type of East meets West fusion that has moments of great success but also produces certain muddles that would escape even E.M. Forester.
Our meal began with delicious crusty bread served with a buttery butter bean puree and quick-pickled cucumbers, which served to whet our appetite. An appetizer of tempura broccoli and black bean hummus offered entire stalks of the verdant vegetable, but the black hummus was superfluous as it could not withstand the size, heft or texture of its pairing; furthermore, the florets had been packed with some cheese or curd whose texture mirrored the smear of tahini and black beans.
Two salads came with the same pile of beautiful baby greens dressed in citrus vinaigrette that was crisp, clean and wholly appropriate. An "everything focaccia" with a goat cheese spread was poorly conceived and should have been argued against. Previously, the dish was plated with a brioche crouton, but the focaccia (a sad take on the everything bagel) cheapened the dish and made it seem like a lunch special in midtown. In comparison, that same salad served with thin sliced pork, whose color and flavor echoed the red pork that hangs in Chinatown windows, and a panko-crusted and fried soft-boiled egg was a highlight of the meal. This egg, ingenious and unctuous, gave the salad and the pork counterpoints in mouthfeel and fun.
The hangar steak was as tender and rich as that treacherous (but cost effective) cut can be. It was artfully plated on a bed of butternut squash puree crossed by deep green broccoli rabe and three kimchee pirogis. The much-anticipated pirogis disappointed: they had none of the succulence of ravioli, little of the street-fare glee of Korean mandoo, and none of earthy fire of kimchee. The conceit of this entrée is on target; only the execution of those pesky pies need be tinkered with.
A plate of grouper on Israeli couscous was ho-hum. The fish itself was lightly seasoned and overall it worked as a healthy (female-friendly) choice but seemed out of place on a menu that was so much more creative.
As our meal entered its endgame and the busses and trains that criss-cross Brooklyn awaited, our server (who seemed eager to please but something of a food novice) encouraged us to have dessert. The banana pudding and the apple tart succeeded in that they did not overwhelm. The banana pudding arrived in a glass bowl and cuddled a core of crunchy, savory and salty nuts or crackers (our attempt to find out the filling went unrequited). The apple tart came with a smear of chèvre foam (a tad passé, true) but the flavors were tight and bright. The "crust" was a walnut shortbread that slid too easily across the plate, so an anchor might enhance the diner's overall experience. Nevertheless, the desserts did not exert too much force on the meal.
The check was remarkably low at the end of the evening. No. 7 is just a couple stops from home and, then, a few feet from the subway exit. As an aside, the bust stop is only a couple storefronts down.
Food: So the menu has like 5 appetizers and 5 entrees and also nightly specials. It may not sound like a lot but what we had was perfectly prepared and keeping the menu small helps with that I'm sure.
I had the fried broccoli for an appetizer and hanger steak for dinner and both were fantastic. My GF had that evening's special which was braised beef served in a crock with potatoes and carrots which, despite how good my dinner was, gave me food envy. We split a bottle of Spanish red wine recommended by the server and I also had a pint of Mother's Milk beer which tastes a lot like Samuel Smith's taddy porter. Awesome.
Atmosphere: It's a really cool place with a surprisingly open feeling inside. It is dimly lit, great for a romantic dinner out with sky lights over the tables. The place feels like a throwback to another era. The music was kind of an '80's mix which somehow fit.
Service: Our waiter reminded me of Dane Cook except he was funny and interesting. He made a great wine recommendation and was very attentive.
Definitely going back.
The second time was even better...
I think that i have now at least tried the majority of the offerings on the menu and am even happier with the food the second time.
First however lets have a drink...the bar (while nice in atmosphere) was not terribly friendly and the bartender really seemed like she was annoyed to have to deal with me...i did like the extra little mini-pitcher of martini to supplement the small martini-glass size...
The food..
they seemed to have thinned the white bean puree white a bit and it's a good thing, it's still nice but it is a little less filling now.
The CHICKEN (!!) is really very nice. Yes i know that the chicken is often the chef's least favorite offering (added for finicky and tasteless old ladies) - this is not the case here. It's actually an amazing dish with a boneless breast rolled and crispy-fried in the skin with carrot(?) puree boc-choy and a truffle jus - really a winner - hearty and tasty(!!) but not heavy
I had the Tuna Entree which perfectly-cooked tuna steak served with fava beans and chopped collard greens. This was really tasty but had been over-salted considerably - otherwise it would have been really amazing.
The Pork appetizer was really great. it was two hearty slices of cured/smoked/aged (damn-it i need a menu) pork with a small side salad and apple slices (?) was really an amazing flavor combination. Perfectly balanced salty/smoky/sweet/sour flavors in each bite...just really a nice little starter.
The only real vegetarian dish (shame - i do get it, forget them, but this is Brooklyn) was ok. It seemed to be house made noodles (or filo dough even) layered with veggies and topped with (very) stinky cheese. Personally i think it could have had less dough/noodle and more veggie/sauce and the cheese just took over the rest of the dish..but the layers where meticulously made and very pretty
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We ate at 11:30ish and the food was as good as coming in at 8. So many flavors and the meat (steak and chicken) were very moist. And despite some reviews i thought the service was very friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back!!
Wow, Number 7 in Brooklyn. This place was great! Right up there with Chestnut and The Grocery. So good, in fact, that i've been twice in two weeks!
I love the bean dip and the pickles before the meal -- a very nice touch.
I personally think the main dishes are better than the appetizers. The hanger steak with kimchi pirogues was just ridiculous -- when our food was brought out, i asked for a steak knife and the waitress gave a chuckle and told me I wouldn't need it ...and wow she was right -- the steak was incredibly tender and delicate. Perfectly seasoned with a great flavor
The chicken is strange but awesome -- it's less of a chicken breast and more of a deep fried chicken roll..it's hard to describe, but believe me it's good!
Salmon and cod are also great. Haven't tried the lasagna yet.
All the desserts were good, although my friend loved the banana pudding. I personally liked the apple tart the best. The devils food cake is ok, but you really have to like ginger (because it comes with a ginger egg cream).
As others have noted, the interior of the restaurant is gorgeous. The dining section in the back has a warm welcoming glow, and the bar area in the front has beautiful marble and a curved ceiling.
Portions at number seven are modest, not overwhelming -- be sure to get (or split) an appetizer and/or dessert.
number seven brooklyn!!
I like the look of it, a lot. Nice atmos.
The bar was a good place to hang around with my friend Andy, and the beer was a good deal.
The beer being a good deal, I don't remember if the fried fish sandwich (from the bar menu) was tasty or just OK.
Here's what I do remember: that wise balsamic-mayo or whatever it was that came with the fries. THAT IS SMART THINKING GUYS.
I would give it 2.5 if I could. I was here a while ago, and I think the space is really beautiful. The one food experience I had here was fairly mediocre. I liked the idea of the menu items better than I like the execution. Maybe it was an off night, but I was really disappointed considering the rave reviews this place has gotten.
I've been here a couple of times for drinks, but the last time I was there everyone in the bar completely ignored us. I mean, it was around 1am and I think the bartenders and waitstaff had had all their uber hisptery friends come by. Talking to them was more important than taking a simple drink order. After waiting for almost ten minutes for someone to acknowledge us, we just left and went to greener pastures. I haven't been back since.
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