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128 Smith St
(Dean Street)
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6873
-73.9902
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill
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.
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
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
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:
Payment Methods:
American Express
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
