(718) 222-1510
229 DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11205
40.6896
-73.9702
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
What People Are Saying About General Greene
The Editor
Keith Wagstaff
Citysearch
In Short – Co-owner and seasoned pastry chef Nicholas Morgenstern--who has worked in kitchens from Gramercy Tavern to Gilt--has combined New American cuisine with small plates for a relaxed, distinctly Brooklyn approach to fine dining. The modern rustic decor belies the restaurant's theme: simple, seasonal fare arranged with artfully spare presentation. The six-ounce burger, collard greens with pigs feet, thick cuts of candied bacon and heirloom tomato salad are part of a rotating cast of homey dishes that keep the restaurant packed with a hip and affluent Fort Greene crowd. –…
08/25/09
Overpriced and bland
by Boychik
Dorade was tasteless and dry. Potato salad "special" tasted like Key Food. Sugar beets were bitter and tough. Lemon chicken was touch and a mess of soggy bread crumbs. No bread was brought to the table (big pet peeve of mine with restaurants). The ice cream is good, but you can get that at the stand outside; don't bother going in.
- Pros: good air-conditioning, ice cream
- Cons: overpriced & unflavorful food
04/20/09
Excellent!
by girlskoutNYC
A perfect experience. The seating is comfortable, the staff was incredibly helpful and the food was delicious. Recommended: red quinoa, burgers, the mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, bacon, warm chocolate chip cookies and the Greene Collins cocktail. A good selection of vegetarian dishes were available. I look forward to going back.
- Pros: Great food, great service
01/20/09
Bad end for inauguration night.
by malefunsio
As some have mentioned, the atmosphere here is friendly and the staff is welcoming, but thats not enough for the price we paid. Regretfully, my Obama night out was a gastronomic bust. The featured sucking pig was unevenly cooked (if not under cooked) and under seasoned, as were the bland sweet potatoes. My stomach has been bothering all night. A shame.
The Details on General Greene
What to Drink:
Ask the waitress! Like the food menu, the tiny list of craft beers changes with the seasons. Also, be aware that the prices reflect the cost for a 12 ounce beer, not a full pint.
Know Before You Go:
You'll need at least four different small plates to make a complete meal.
The Extras:
When the co-owner is a pastry chef, you know the desserts are going to be good--don't miss out on the plate of three fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
Category:
Notable Chef:
Nicholas Morgenstern
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