Flatbush Farm
(347) 497-6160
76 Saint Marks Ave
(at Flatbush Avenue)
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6796
-73.974
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am- 3:00pm, 5:30pm-2am
Sat-Sun 10:30am-3pm, 5pm-2am
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Flatbush Farm
The Owner
Flatbush Farm
Owner
Born from the desire to forge a pleasant and friendly dining establishment with fresh, locally grown produce, Flatbush Farm entered the stage with theatrical flare and seasonal fare. Featuring an eclectic selection of ales, wines, and spirits, it is an endeavor of wonderful simplicity: eat heartily, drink merrily.
The Farm boasts a 1500 sq ft outdoor patio?an excellent place to spend a warm spring evening?and possesses an ambiance harkening back to old Brooklyn. The two-room, 2400 square ft bar-restaurant accommodates large parties and is a great location for private events. The restaurant and bar feature rustic furniture and is adorned with artfully displayed farm implements and vintage portraits.
And so the story goes?the notorious gastronomic rakes of Flatbush Farm have returned to their native Brooklyn and prepare a table just for you.
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
The picturesque dining room, with its impossibly high ceiling, stark white walls and dark wood contrast seating resembles an old-time daguerreotype. A few farm implements grace the walls, but the name is mostly a reference to the "as often as possible" use of organic ingredients from local sources. Servers and patrons epitomize casual Brooklyn chic.
The Food
You may be ready for a farm-worthy workout after chowing on this hearty fare. For starters, a mushroom spatzle delivers not-too-too-heavy comfort in a light, herb-inflected broth, and a slightly overdressed beet and escarole salad tips gracefully toward the rich with a wedge of blue cheese. Of the farm-fresh entrees, the braised lamb shoulder melts at the touch of a fork and arrives with flavorful seasonal veggies, while the menu's salmon cakes are a nice break from the ubiquitous crab and have a pleasing texture and flavor. Desserts aren't shy--the rich chocolate tart would please hungry agriculturists.
User Reviews
CynC
June 06, 2009
I went with JWILS. Her review is above. I was one of the people that went for this horrible experience. My friend is 100% right in the experience we had. The hostess was rude and I got a distinct feeling that they did not want to serve us. The only thing that my friend left out is that when we sat down at the bar the bartender disappeared. I asked for a menu and the same waitress looked at my like I was insane. I was shocked that my friends wanted to stay after the waitress said, "can I help you" and "how many are in your party." What? The three of us standing in front of her should have been an indication of how many of us there were. We didn't look like the other patrons in there so unfortunately I think that may have been part of the problem. Shame on this place for the horrible rude staff and non-existent customer service.
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jwils
May 29, 2009
After driving around with a couple of friends, we noticed the sign for Flatbush Farms and thought it would be a cool place to catch dinner on a Sunday evening. We went inside and was met with the hostess who looked my friends and I up and down and said in the RUDEST tone ever, "Can I Help You?" Really?! I don't think I walked into the Gap or H&M...this is a restaurant...what do you mean can i help you? You should start off by something like welcome to Flatbush Farm would you like to join us for dinner...something like that... So I didn't walk out, I said yes we would like a table for dinner. She looked at the THREE people standing in front of her and said with such a deadpan expression...How Many? Again, I didn't walk out, I said its 3 of us. It was a 30 min wait so we sat the bar. Fine, we'll have drinks and chat and wait. There was a couple that just got up from the bar and the man left his cell on the counter. I said to the hostess, "someone left there cell phone at the bar...I think it belongs to the couple that just got up" WELL, she looked at me like I had just spoken in Swahili and grew two heads right in front of her because she stared at me for a moment, then rolled her eyes and DID NOT RESPOND!! At this point, my friends and I looked at each other, and left. As we were leaving I hear her yell behind us, oh you're leaving. I just kept going b/c I don't have the type of personality that can be calm in these types of situations. My friends were polite and said yes we've changed our minds but I just walked out. We went to a nice Greek restaurant right across the street and had some of the best food I've eaten in a while. PLEASE DONT GO HERE!! The other reviewers are RIGHT! The service is deplorable!!!
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uzimax
February 17, 2009
Myself and four friends dined at Flatbush Farm last night and it was a great! I was apprehensive about this place from reading the reviews and was pleasantly surprised before, during and after the meal. I feel like I went to a different restaurant. One with scrumptious food (my husband and I had the mouth watering steak for two), good service, and no greasy haired waitress. Hmmmm......I smell high maintenance customers frequenting this area. Hello? This is far from fine dining and the cool, aloof service is probably a result of your high maintenance self barking away at the wait staff. This place is CASUAL and very mellow. We had a very nice server who appeared when she was needed and waited on other tables when we didn't need her. Oh my God, yes there were other tables there who also looked extremely pleased with the food. I saw the half chicken entree float by and it was HUGE. Nice portions - the steak for two is not for light eaters. So, for those of you wondering where the server was on a busy night, she was...let me take a wild guess here, WAITING on other tables because you were probably not the only table there. Whew! I know you probably didn't realize this. The prices are reasonable (organic = expensive, park slope(ish)=expensive, year 2009 economy tanking = expensive) and the food is very tasty. If you need to count your pennies to have dinner, perhaps you should stay home and cook your own dinner!
read full reviewThe Details on Flatbush Farm
Dine at the Bar:
There restaurant is split in two, and the large bar side has its own menu, which includes artichoke dip and a burger. You can also order off the dinner menu at the bar.
Brunch:
Brunch will fill you up--choose among buckwheat pancakes, buttermilk biscuits and gravy and farm granola with goat's milk yogurt . It's served from 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
What to Drink:
The beer list includes organic bottles from Sam Smith and Pinkus and on-tap selections include Brooklyn's Sixpoint Craft Ales and the hoppy Victory Prima Pils from Pennsylvania.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are only accepted for parties of six or more.
Message from Flatbush Farm
- Open 7 Days a Week
- 1500 sq ft Outdoor Patio
- Call Us for Private Events
Born from the desire to forge a pleasant and friendly dining establishment with fresh, locally grown produce, Flatbush Farm entered the stage with theatrical flare and seasonal fare. Featuring an eclectic selection of ales, wines, and spirits, it is an endeavor of wonderful simplicity: eat heartily, drink merrily.
The Farm boasts a 1500 sq ft outdoor patio?an excellent place to spend a warm spring evening?and possesses an ambiance harkening back to old Brooklyn. The two-room, 2400 square ft bar-restaurant accommodates large parties and is a great location for private events. The restaurant and bar feature rustic furniture and is adorned with artfully displayed farm implements and vintage portraits.
And so the story goes?the notorious gastronomic rakes of Flatbush Farm have returned to their native Brooklyn and prepare a table just for you.
