(718) 222-0666
1 Main St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.7037
-73.9904
Neighborhood: Vinegar Hill
What People Are Saying About Bubby's Brooklyn
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
Bubby's original Tribeca location succeeded because of its oversized space, comfy vibe and the general quality of the food. The Dumbo location is even bigger, more comfortable and busier. Just steps from a waterfront park overlooking Manhattan, the converted warehouse is bright and spacious, with three offset levels of dining areas visible from the entrance and bar area. Because it's a family joint, servers, hosts and bartenders all exude folksy charm, and even when service is stretched a bit thin, things tend to work out fine. As in its sister restaurant, fluffy sourdough pancakes, thick,…
08/02/09
DO NOT HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE!
by kayteebugone
First of all, planning a wedding is hard enough but, one of, if not THE most important thing is to ensure that the reception food is delicious!
My fiance and I embarked on the arduous rite of passage of finding a reception venue for our wedding. After visiting many places, we stopped by Bubby's .
The prices are reasonable, the space was great-fun, big, two-levels with sweeping views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. We thought, great, let's have a tasting and then we can book the place. Here's the rub:
BUBBY'S ONLY OFFERS TASTINGS FOR WEDDING MENU ITEMS AFTER YOU PUT DOWN YOUR NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. We thought that was insane so, after a lot of back and forth we were able to secure an ENTREE tasting at a fee where we could sample entrees only from the wedding catering menu.
So, with fiance and father (he'll eat anything) in tow, we headed to Bubby's on a rainy Friday after work.
Once there, our waiter started bringing us the entree items one by one. The presentation was less than impressive with the food slapped in the center of the plate-no garnish, no sides...
First up: veggie lasagna
Review: had to be frozen. was cookie cutter lasagna, watery and without flavor
Next up: pecan crusted salmon
Review: overly sweetened crust to mask the blandness of the cat food like underside.
Lastly: Steak
The best of the three but, not good.
Don't get me wrong, the staff at Bubby's is really nice and the Brunch there is great BUT for something as important as your wedding-look elsewhere!
- Pros: Spacious, Nice Views Affordable
- Cons: THE FOOD IS AWFUL!!!
08/25/08
Great food!
by lizzyred8
Great food - had gazpacho and flank steak...so yummy. Corn pudding is so good - like a dessert. I will definitely go back.
- Pros: Great food!
01/03/08
Decent Brunch...limited menu
by paule_10025
I had good memories of the place in Tribeca. The brunch menu was pretty limited...don't put up pictures of your mac and cheese then not have it on the menu! Apple and bacon omellette...solid. Only two pies available for dessert. Lame. They made us wait around for a while though there were open tables...a little annoying. Not a bad consolation prize if the line at Grimaldi's is too long.
The Details on Bubby's Brooklyn
What to Drink:
At brunch, the bloody marys are spicy and excellent; at dinner, a reasonably priced wine list is available.
Save Money:
The kids' dinner menu offers smaller portions of macaroni and cheese, spaghetti with butter or tomato sauce, chicken fingers and more--for cheap. On Sunday night, kids eat free.
Know Before You Go:
During winter, the restaurant is closed Monday through Wednesday.
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