Brooklyn Fish Camp

(718) 783-3264

162 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217 40.6778 -73.9796

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Neighborhood: Park Slope

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What People Are Saying About Brooklyn Fish Camp

The Editor

Justin Hartung

Citysearch

The Scene – Brick walls, tin ceilings and vintage black-and-white photos of a real fish camp in Florida retain the mess-hall chic of the original West Village location. On the spacious back patio, impeccably behaved toddlers nosh on pricey fish sticks alongside Brooklyn Industry-outfitted hipsters. The friendly service matches the environs. – – The Food – When the original Mary's Fish Camp opened in 2001, lobster rolls were limited to the lore of New England weekenders. But it's obvious why this rendition--with just the right amount of mayo and accompanied by a heaping…

3 Star Rating: Average

10/25/08

Tasty, Overpriced, Food Cost trickery

by barsaregood

I've been a few times, and in terms of taste, I have not had a bad meal. With that sad, it is overpriced. They use classic restaurant food cost trickery - the dish you receive is VERY light on the protein, and VERY heavy on the accompanying side dish. You'll get a small piece of fish, and a PILE of frieds, or salad, or veggie to have the appearance of a big meal. When in reality, you are paying a lot of money for VERY little fish. I've worked in restaurants for years which is how I know this. There is no other fish place in the neighborhood, and it is tasty, but be prepared to overpay.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/17/08

Go, but stay indoors.

by pronger

My wife and I went on a cool summer night, and enjoyed the backyard space. That is, until four legged vermin showed up. After the third appearance we moved indoors (along with a few other diners) and enjoyed the rest of the meal there. A free round would have been nice, but they only took one beer off of the tab.

Like the other reviewers, this place can be expensive. $33 for a lobster roll slightly longer than a hot dog bun just won't cut it. The rest of the meal was good, though (good steamers, salty grilled sardines), and the hot fudge sundae was the best I've had in a while.

We will be returning, but will stay away from any "market price" entree, and will stay indoors.

  • Pros: Great selection of beer on tap, good hot fudge sundae, receptive service
  • Cons: Expensive "market price", ratty backyard
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/28/08

Overpriced and not tasty

by larrue

The food here was mediocre at best. It was totally overpriced- fish and chips was about $15.... There are so many other great places to go to eat and drink..... this place is not worth it...

  • Pros: nice garden
  • Cons: expensive, not tasty

The Details on Brooklyn Fish Camp

What to Drink:

There's no hard liquor available, but tap beer---including Boddington's and Brooklyn Brewery's East India Pale Ale--comes frosty cold and the wine list is appropriately beachy.

When to Go:

Get there as early as possible for a seat outside, and to ensure the availability of popular items like the lobster roll.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Seafood

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