Petite Crevette
(718) 855-2632
144 Hicks St
(at Between President Street and Union Street)
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6841
-74.0021
Neighborhood: Columbia Street Waterfront District
Hours:
Daily 11:30am-2:30pm
6pm-11pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Petite Crevette
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
Owner Neil Ganic originally opened Petite Crevette in Brooklyn Heights as the casual little sister to La Bouillabaisse in Brooklyn Heights. After being closed for a few years, both restaurants have relocated to Carroll Gardens. The aqua-blue space, minimally decorated with antique lanterns and fish-themed art, is no bigger than a boat cabin--convenient for Ganic's loyal, mostly local fan base, who can read the single handwritten menu from anywhere in the restaurant.
The Food
The daily-changing menu inspires instant devotion. Crab cakes, fluffy and flavorful, compete with those from a Maine roadside shack, while fried oysters are richly satisfying without excessive heaviness. Pan-seared trout is delicate and moist, while a salmon filet is so flavorful, it barely needs its light mustard seasoning--and might just trigger a fantasy of the nearby BQE as a raging river. If available, the fig and blue cheese appetizer makes a light and lovely dessert.
User Reviews
Ladiesmantle
May 03, 2009
It was a wonderful little place for our nite out. We enjoyed the food...its byob and there is a wine shop around the corner with a nice selection. The food was very good but waiting over an hour for an entree after finishing our apps was crazy..what was worse was when we asked if we would get our food soon the overly chill waiter dude replied ," I dont know". GREAT RESPONSE. Seriously its a great spot but have 2 bottles of vino and nowhere else to be if you go on a weekend nite. We kicked our bottle and had nothing to drink for the dinner that arrived almost an hour and 20 minutes after our apps!
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sweets509
April 09, 2009
I went there for the first time for an early Friday night dinner. The restaurant itself is very unassuming from the outside and the location is hidden - it's tucked away on Hicks St right next to the BQE. I passed it by chance when I walking to Red Hook from Cobble Hill, and I would've never noticed it except I decided to walk on Hicks Street. We got there at 7PM and if was already getting crowded. Had delicious whole Branzino with fried oysters. I can honestly say it's probably one of my best dining experiences I've had in Brooklyn (food and service.) Compliments to the chef! Very nice waiter - attentive and friendly and the seafood was excellent. Decor added to the experience - it was very eclectic and rustic - lots of different decorations of fish. I will definitely come back! At LEAST once a month!
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Mangiatona
February 06, 2009
The address listed on this website is incorrect. 144A Union Street (entrance on Hicks Street) Brooklyn, NY 11231 For someone that only began eating fish several years ago, I'm hooked!!! Its great food and ambiance.
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Know Before You Go:
Petite Crevette is cash-only for now, so be sure to stop at an ATM on the way.
BYOB:
If you're walking from the F or G train, pick up wine at Smith and Vine, which has many great bottles for under $10. There is a $5 corkage fee.
The Extras:
Visit Bouillabaisse 126 just around the corner.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Date Spot, B.Y.O.B., Hidden Find
