(718) 923-0918

128 Smith St (Dean Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11201 40.6873 -73.9902

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Neighborhood: Boerum Hill

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Hours:

Daily 10am-1am

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What People Are Saying About Bar Tabac

The Editor

Erin Behan

Citysearch

During peak hours, this Smith Street restaurant draws a full house. Its kitschy interior is crowded with random wall hangings; there's even a moped in the dining room. The upbeat, loungey music sets the tone for the stylish crowd that soaks up the fast-paced bistro atmosphere into the wee hours. The French-ified menu's simplest dishes, like juicy burgers and moules frites, work best.

3 Star Rating: Average

05/02/09

Like the feel, not the food

by aldo2002 at Citysearch

They show the soccer, which I appeciate but the food's pretty blah, brunch options are very limited and unimpressive. my french onion soup was very uninspired (really people its not difficult) my mother lives in france so likes going here when she visits so she can chat to the french staff - but i grew tired of it rather quickly due to the food. Again, the space and vibe are pleasant, there's a fun band on the weekend.

  • Pros: Vibe is nice, enjoy the euro vibe steps from home
  • Cons: Food is very average to poor
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/12/09

neighborhood favorite

by 246mag at Citysearch

i've been going here for years, even before i moved to nyc, just visiting friends. staff is almost always friendly, though when they get really busy (think brunch) service & quality of food suffer. For a spot like this, on Smith st., its just plain fun! My Faves - goat cheese & beet salad, french onion soup, scallop & mushroom brochettes.

  • Pros: live music on weeknights & sundays, friendly bar staff
  • Cons: long waits for brunch, hurried service on sundays
3 Star Rating: Average

08/31/08

Manager is a rude mess

by rpnyc at Citysearch

We enjoy the food and the vibe of the place. We like sitting outside on nice nights. And yes, the service isn't fantastic by any means and the place is overpriced for what it is/the quality of the food but generally we like Bar Tabac. BUT the manager is arrogant, rude and not very good at his job. He behaves as if he's doing you a favor, is rarely polite and has been downright RUDE with no provocation. It's unfortunate that the owners of what is generally a fun place decided to hire such an incompetent manager.

The Details on Bar Tabac

When to Go:

For live jazz, come in from Sun-Thu starting at around 8pm.

The Extras:

While Bar Tabac won't deliver, it provides takeaway service.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

French

Smoking Permitted:

No

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