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(718) 643-5400
187 Columbia St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6856
-74.0024
Neighborhood: Columbia Street Waterfront District
What People Are Saying About Alma
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – This Brooklyn hot spot, located on an unlikely corner west of the BQE, draws a diverse crowd. A raucous bar leads upstairs to an upbeat, Southwestern-appointed dining room. Another flight up, the elegant lantern-lit rooftop inspires a reverent and romantic mood. – – The Food – After 14 years at Zarela, arguably the city's best Mexican restaurant, Gary Jacobson offers bold cooking that befits Alma's many moods, playing soulful and serious in the same bite. Some appetizers, such as saucy tortilla cheese chilaquiles rancheros, will have you licking your plate,…
10/05/09
Wonderful rooftop v iew of NYC Skylight Wondederful Rooftop
by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch
Lively place,great food,great service,great mixed drinks and a view that kills to with it. What more can you ask? Check it out, you'll be writing a similar review as well.
07/14/09
Perplexed by all of the negativity
by Gowanusguy at Citysearch
I have been going to Alma since it opened, and I still eat there nearly once a month. I cannot fathom what some of the other reviewers have experienced since I have always received good service, and have enjoyed every meal I’ve ever eaten there.
Their menu is seasonal, with a lighter fare in the summer (try the fish tacos), and hearty meals in the winter. Some of their dishes (such as the chicken mole) are on the menu year-round, with good reason, they are great. Everything they do with pork is extremely tasty: the pork taco is pleasantly spicy and the pork stew (pozole) was amazing this past winter. I was sorry to see it removed from the summer menu.
They serve brunch on Sundays with an altogether different menu – it is not to be missed.
Yes, the wait can be long, but that is to be expected since the food it is worth the wait. Especially if the weather is good, plan to spend some time at the bar with the friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Hands down, they make best margaritas I’ve had locally. The pool table and jukebox are free – so the time spent waiting passes very quickly.
Do not let all the negative reviews keep you away. Go to Alma and judge for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
05/22/09
terrible waste of money, except the view is free
by chicknwangs at Citysearch
a very disappointing evening. I ordered the charcoal grilled shrimp over hominy with wine, lime chili sauce. It was almost inedible. The shrimps were over cooked and tasted like they'd been marinated in dirty dishwater. I didn't taste any limes or wine in the sauce. It was dirty looking. Incredible unprofessional. I have no idea what they have going on in the kitchen but trust me its not worth the $100 you'll be spending on two entrees and 3 cocktails.
- Pros: view
- Cons: embarressing food
The Details on Alma
What to Drink:
The bar mixes fantastic margaritas with house-infused tequilas in vanilla-pineapple and habanero flavors, plus fresh lime juice.
Know Before You Go:
The free chips and salsa come with smoky pico de gallo and fresh salsa verde. Make it a meal with buttery guacamole, served in a lava-rock pedestal bowl.
In the Neighborhood:
Find out what's happening on Smith Street.
Look Good:
Reservations are not taken, so show up early for a coveted patio table.
The Extras:
In the winter, the patio is enclosed and heated, ensuring a great Manhattan in any season.
Category:
Restaurants, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, View Dining, People Watching, Group Dining
