Chance Restaurant
(718) 242-1515
223 Smith St
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6841
-73.9922
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill
What People Are Saying About Chance Restaurant
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
The sleek red, black, and gray room evokes Hong Kong chic, making it the sexiest space to hit Smith Street yet. Everyone worth watching is inside, though giant streetside windows offer excellent people-watching. The warm and gracious waitstaff immediately takes to the young, stylish crowd and adds to the comfortable, attitude-free atmosphere.
The Food
China meets France in a subtly fused menu with homemade touches that make the combination really work. From the meltingly delicate wrapping of rich foie gras dumplings to the balance of brine, heat, and crunch of deep-fried oysters with jalapeno, everything is shown great care by the kitchen. Hong Kong egg noodles with chunks of lobster in a decidedly Gallic butter cream sauce is the best blend of both worlds, but since one must choose sides, opt for the Peking duck with its sturdy yet paper-thin pancakes, crispy skin, and tender, lushly flavored meat.
User Reviews
246mag
February 18, 2009
i stopped in with a couple friends for drinks & apps at the bar, it was horrendous. The place was empty, the bartender kept looking at us & nodding, so we thought he was coming over...10 minutes, still no menu, no water...got up asked for menus...nod...5 minutes later, menus. our other friends showed up, we waved, because clearly patience was not the key to service in this place...tried to order drinks, bartender at this point, was in 'deep' conversation with a server. I've been working in rest. for a long time, & eating out for longer, i have a high tolerance for bad service, but never in my life have i experienced something like this. We ended up leaving after 20 + minutes w/out having had or odered 1 drink in an empty bar. Worst part is we decided to give it another 'chance' & the food wasn't all that bad for the 'hood...to bad i'll never step foot in there again!
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Anonymous
December 16, 2008
First of all, Chance stands for China and France. When I found that out I had to go here! This place just stands out as a sore thumb which is why I often passed by it, but then after I found that fact out I went in. The food was simply delicious. My meal encompassed the Chinese style of food with the spices however, it was also healthy tasting which made it even better. The ambiance was great and so was the service. I highly recommend this place. It has a trendy, hip, sleek look about it.
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cubbynewyork79
September 14, 2008
The food was disgusting. I ordered the crab appetizer because it had been recommended in a magazine review. It tasted like old, dirty sea water on a stale cracker... Then, after the waiter's rec, I ordered a sea scallop dish. It, too, was inedible. I expected just a handful of scallops, but it arrived packed with two dozen small and gooey bites. Normally, I can eat pretty much anything, but this was pathetic especially given the price.
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Save Money:
Go Monday through Thursday and choose from a $17 or $26 three-course prix fix dinner. At the bar, wine and beer is two-for-one.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Prix Fixe Menu
