(718) 388-9222

135 N Fifth St
Brooklyn, NY 11211 40.7174 -73.9599

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Neighborhood: Greenpoint

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Brunch, Dine At The Bar, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

French

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What People Are Saying About Juliette

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The Scene – White tiles and high ceilings offer a refreshing entry to this multilevel loft. Up front, cafe tables offer a full street view, while the back room is warmed by wooden benches and mottled mirrors. Stylish young guests dot the space, which is saturated with jazz and global beats. – – The Food – Nearly everything on the menu exceeds expectations of casual bistro fare. Sumptuous escargots are bathed in a garlicky anise butter, grilled saucisson, or sausage, is crisp and flavorful, and supple mussels are enhanced by a subtle curry broth. Cornish hen makes a…

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What to Drink:
Choose among French martinis and Lillet cocktails ($9-$11) in addition to a succinct international wine selection ($6-$9 per glass).
Outdoor Seating:
In warm weather, the upstairs opens up to an outdoor deck with its own bar--ideal for a mimosa with weekend brunch.
Brunch:
Brunch choices include eggs Florentine, apple pancakes and homemade gravlax (and all come with juice and coffee or tea.)
ambiance
96.30000114440918% positive
  1. “had grown friendly with the people working there (a young energetic and fun bunch, as well as great waiters!)”
  2. “While the ambiance was charming and comfortable, the food was distinctively SUBPAR.”
  3. “anyway very bad experience in a very nice decor.”
  4. “Beautiful decor and good atmosphere.”
  5. “The only thing this place has going is the great atmosphere.”
  6. “The decor is nice, service was ok, but the kitchen is a let down.”
  7. “The food is much better, the brunch is amazing, and you can't beat the atmosphere.”
  8. “Overall great service and friendly atmosphere.”
  9. “It is a very charming bistro with lots of detail and the atmosphere is fun, but the service and food just doesn't live up to its decor.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “We also had the crab cakes, which were good but I've had better.”
drinks
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “The service was so slow that after an hour and a half we were ready to ask for the drink bill and just leave.”
  2. “The wait staff was not attentive to making sure we at least had drinks while we waited.”
  3. “My suggestion when considering an evening of French cuisine in Williamsburg: Have a couple of drinks at Juliette then head over a couple more blocks to the far superior "Gribouille" on Roebling and Hope (one block off Metropolitan) for a really tasty Fren”
food quality
57.220001220703125% positive
  1. “My friend's special lamb entree was actually good, and I'm sure there are other items on the menu I've overlooked, but I won't go back unless the service improves.”
  2. “I'm so very glad that we did as we enjoyed the food, the music, the staff.”
  3. “My girlfriend had the lamb chops and for $24 you expect good meat and vegetables but again it was extremly disappointing.”
  4. “While the ambiance was charming and comfortable, the food was distinctively SUBPAR.”
  5. “Ambience can't compensate for hideous service, inedible food”
  6. “There are several better French bistros in Williamsburg that are more reasonably priced, have good service and graet food.”
  7. “My friend had the duck, which had so much gristle, the entire cut of meat was inedible.”
  8. “and even though we could not eat our meal, brought a full tab to the table.”
  9. “Way overpriced, questionable food, nice roofdeck”
  10. “The burger I ordered had a weird smell and frozen fries were unappetizing.”
  11. “never had great gnocchi before, it is usually dry when I have it but this was just right and tasty and good portions lobster meat.”
  12. “The bread was not fresh.”
  13. “Yes, this restaurant serves the worst food I have ever eaten in my whole life!”
  14. “The lobster bisque was runny, the tuna tartare was actually too much and overseasoned, and the beef wellington was dry.”
  15. “We sat inside, rooftop seemed nice but I hate b ugs and the stuff from the air that can get in your food.”
  16. “We are both patient, forgiving ladies who are used to waiting for food in New York and waiters who are less than friendly, but this was so bad I was inspired to create an account and write a citysearch review.”
  17. “The pork tenderloin was dry, but otherwise ok.”
  18. “My suggestion when considering an evening of French cuisine in Williamsburg: Have a couple of drinks at Juliette then head over a couple more blocks to the far superior "Gribouille" on Roebling and Hope (one block off Metropolitan) for a really tasty Fren”
  19. “We also had the crab cakes, which were good but I've had better.”
  20. “best worst french food”
  21. “like their food variety and their choice of liquor.”
  22. “My meat was a little dry, although my friend's steak was pretty good (Though not warm enough, if you like freshly cooked food.)”
  23. “My companion and I went on a night when they were not busy, so there should be no excuse for poor service and poorly prepared food.”
  24. “Amazing space, Friendly attentive staff and good food.”
  25. “My friend had the cod as a entree which was very good (and I normally don't eat seafood but I liked it) and I had the special with was beef tenderloin and short rib.”
  26. “had the lamb, rubber meat and bad garnishing, 2 friends had mussels, suspicious and another friend had the steak frite (mc cain's for sure.”
  27. “It is a very charming bistro with lots of detail and the atmosphere is fun, but the service and food just doesn't live up to its decor.”
  28. “The food is much better, the brunch is amazing, and you can't beat the atmosphere.”
  29. “Lovely staff, great food.”
  30. “ive been here about five times and always had good fresh food, was there again the other day and had a crabcake appetizer special which was amazing, and i know crabcakes having spent lots of time in MD. the garden and roof are awesome and the service is g”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “My friend's special lamb entree was actually good, and I'm sure there are other items on the menu I've overlooked, but I won't go back unless the service improves.”
  2. “like their food variety and their choice of liquor.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “My friend's special lamb entree was actually good, and I'm sure there are other items on the menu I've overlooked, but I won't go back unless the service improves.”
service
68.42000007629395% positive
  1. “We are both patient, forgiving ladies who are used to waiting for food in New York and waiters who are less than friendly, but this was so bad I was inspired to create an account and write a citysearch review.”
  2. “I'm so very glad that we did as we enjoyed the food, the music, the staff.”
  3. “My companion and I went on a night when they were not busy, so there should be no excuse for poor service and poorly prepared food.”
  4. “Lovely staff, great food.”
  5. “ive been here about five times and always had good fresh food, was there again the other day and had a crabcake appetizer special which was amazing, and i know crabcakes having spent lots of time in MD. the garden and roof are awesome and the service is g”
  6. “My suggestion when considering an evening of French cuisine in Williamsburg: Have a couple of drinks at Juliette then head over a couple more blocks to the far superior "Gribouille" on Roebling and Hope (one block off Metropolitan) for a really tasty Fren”
  7. “Since we were the only ones eating, we had attentive service from our waiter.”
  8. “The wait staff was not attentive to making sure we at least had drinks while we waited.”
  9. “It is a very charming bistro with lots of detail and the atmosphere is fun, but the service and food just doesn't live up to its decor.”
  10. “Amazing space, Friendly attentive staff and good food.”
  11. “There are several better French bistros in Williamsburg that are more reasonably priced, have good service and graet food.”
  12. “Slow service”
  13. “The service was extremely slow and aloof.”
  14. “My friend's special lamb entree was actually good, and I'm sure there are other items on the menu I've overlooked, but I won't go back unless the service improves.”
  15. “had grown friendly with the people working there (a young energetic and fun bunch, as well as great waiters!)”
  16. “Overall great service and friendly atmosphere.”
  17. “The service was so slow that after an hour and a half we were ready to ask for the drink bill and just leave.”
  18. “The decor is nice, service was ok, but the kitchen is a let down.”
  19. “Ambience can't compensate for hideous service, inedible food”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “never had great gnocchi before, it is usually dry when I have it but this was just right and tasty and good portions lobster meat.”
  2. “that because the neighbourhood is changing they can serve "de la merde" to customers and charge big bucks for it!”
  3. “Way overpriced, questionable food, nice roofdeck”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service was so slow that after an hour and a half we were ready to ask for the drink bill and just leave.”
  2. “The service was extremely slow and aloof.”
3 Star Rating: Average

08/28/10

WILL GIVE IT ANOTHER TRY!

by Lozzer at Citysearch

Went to Juliette tonight to try the mussles as they are always really good there. We were fortunate enough to get one of the best tables on the deck overlooking 5th street. Our waitress Helana was fantastic. She made us both feel right at home and had a thorough knowledge of the menu. I would definately give the service a five star rating. We were somewhat dissappointed with the mussles. We could only order the "special" mussles which were spicey and served with merguez sausage,.Hardly French! We left feeling short changed,.We will however return to give it another try and next time we will make sure that we can order the mussles cooked with white wine, tomato and garlic!

Thanks again to Helana who made our experience wonderful!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/07/09

Will return.

by msdecember at Citysearch

We stumbled across this place after being very disappointed about Egg being closed next door.. Too hungry and tired to walk any further than a foot away, we decided to give it a shot even though the prices on the outside menu startled us a bit.

I'm so very glad that we did as we enjoyed the food, the music, the staff.. even the fellow diners.

Will definitely return... even if Egg is open.

  • Pros: Atmosphere, staff, food
  • Cons: Prices
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/15/09

Lovely

by ldowning at Citysearch

I feel very lucky to live so close to such a delightful restaurant. Lovely staff, great food...always a treat!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/01/08

great spot...

by davidb1b at Citysearch

ive been here about five times and always had good fresh food, was there again the other day and had a crabcake appetizer special which was amazing, and i know crabcakes having spent lots of time in MD. the garden and roof are awesome and the service is good. prices are about right for a place that looks like this... newsflash, when someone spends hundreds of thousands building a resto... the drinks arent gonna be $4... haters be gone.

  • Pros: amazing space, great food
  • Cons: dont think they do lunch yet
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/31/08

Way overpriced, questionable food, nice roofdeck

by lapsu at Citysearch

Worth going for drinks on the roofdeck, skip dinner.

I went here once for drinks on the roofdeck, and it was pretty nice. We went back for dinner in the dining room. The decor is nice, service was ok, but the kitchen is a let down. The duck part of the duck confit was good, but the lettuce was not crisp and tasted like it had been microwaved. The pork tenderloin was dry, but otherwise ok. It came on top of some soupy, overcooked vegetables and didn't work together at all. Not even close to a $30 meal (not including drinks).

  • Pros: roofdeck
  • Cons: food

The Details on Juliette

Place Categories:

  • good respectful service
  • aloof service
  • like cooked food
  • overpriced prepared food
  • fun atmosphere
  • very nice decor
  • great waiters
  • sure special lamb entree
  • good meat
  • otherwise ok pork tenderloin
  • favorite bistro
  • comfortable ambiance
  • worst dining experiences
  • amazing crabcake appetizer special
  • awesome roof
  • great spot
  • weird frozen fries
  • weird smell
  • not attentive wait staff
  • hate b ugs
  • awesome garden
  • amazing brunch
  • good portions
  • very good cod
  • really tasty french dinner

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