Beast
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (718) 399-6855
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Vanderbilt Avenue
- Directions:
- 2, 3 at Bergen St; Q at 7th Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am
Message from Beast
Enjoy tapas with a nice selection of wine
- Outdoor seating
- Variety of tapas
- Selection of wine
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Editorial Review for Beast – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
The wrought iron fence encircling this corner restaurant only hints at its slightly goth interior. Renderings of mythical creatures festoon its walls, and heavily tattooed waitresses pick up orders from the open kitchen and chat at the small bar. The clientele, as mixed as the neighborhood, gathers in groups in the spacious back room.
The Food
Beast is not a conventional tapas bar. Generous servings are piled on small plates, and eclectic house specialties outshine the traditional Spanish dishes--like the overly eggy tortilla. Try the complimentary flatbread--seasoned with a heavy hand--chewy, charred, and addictive, and breaded and fried Manchego, a clever spin on mozzarella sticks. Ribs braised in Guinness fall off the bone, and luxurious seared scallops pair well with the Italian Fiano, a soft white wine with honeyed fruit flavors. Finish with a rich chocolate pot de creme or, better yet, grilled baby bananas with homemade pistachio ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyAfter 11pm, tap beers--including a selection of Brooklyn beers and Belgian's spicy and refreshing Leffe Blonde--are only $3 a pint.
User Reviews for Beast
07/29/2008 Posted by tamanat
this is one of my favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood, consistently good food, chilled out vibe and a good selection of wines. like the idea of the wine in quartino size. we have never been disappointed with food here but service is very erratic. don't go if you're starving, it's not quick. usually with just 2 of us no problem but took 4 friends and ended up in the back room one night waiting 40 minutes for a bottle of wine, yes 40 minutes.. don't mind waiting for food when it's busy but it's not difficult to grab a bottle of wine and usually keeps the customer happy while waiting for food. avoid the back room and the australian waitress (our wine culprit)
Pros: food, wine list
Cons: service
07/14/2008 Posted by marcpay68
20 of us ate here for a freind's bday and were served quickly and efficiently. The food was great. That paella was good enough for a return trip. Looking forward to eating there again.
