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General Greene

229 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Map it  

11205 40.689600 -73.970201

(718) 222-1510

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Features

Neighborhoods:
Fort Greene
Categories:
Shopping, Restaurants
Price:
$$
Cuisine:
New American, Tapas / Small Plates

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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Date Spot, Group Dining, Brunch
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Visa, American Express

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“As some have mentioned, the atmosphere here is friendly and the staff is welcoming, but thats not enough for the price we paid.”
dessert
100%
“Recommended: red quinoa, burgers, the mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, bacon, warm chocolate chip cookies and the Greene Collins cocktail.”
drinks
100%
“After waiting another 10 minutes for the missing beer, I got up and went to the bar to order the beer.”
food quality
72%
“The seating is comfortable, the staff was incredibly helpful and the food was delicious.”
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service
50%
“Horrible service!”
value
100%
“As it was, we left with a huge bill.”
wait time
100%
“After waiting another 10 minutes for the missing beer, I got up and went to the bar to order the beer.” View Less

Reviews for General Greene

tasteofasia

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
2.0
April 08, 2011

What service?. The food at General Greene is exceptionally delicious, no question. The staff, for the most part, is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The service itself, however, is nonexistent. I've been to General Greene at least 6-7 times, and I continue to go back because of the food; however, I have had to go in search of my server EVERY TIME I've been to this restaurant....for water, for another drink, and/or for the check. When I find my server, he/she is always in the back somewhere sitting at a table and socializing with other staff members as if they are actually dining there, and there's never an apology for the fact that I've had to go searching for them. It doesn't matter if you go for dinner on a weekend or lunch on a Wednesday.... you will be there for a minimum of 2 1/2 to 3 hours even if you do not order anything other than an entree. It would be one thing if the service was just slow and your server eventually came back to you. That does not happen here. You place your order, a runner brings it out, and that's the end. I really WANT to give this place four or five stars, and I think that it has potential, but it's not even a "new" restaurant anymore, and the service hasn't improved since the place opened. I read the other reviews saying the service was great, and I'm wondering how this could possibly be the same restaurant that they're referring to. I have never experienced anything even close to "great service" at GG. Clearly I'm a glutton for punishment, because I still continue to go back. I'm officially taking a hiatus for now though.

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akw141

Member since Jul, 2010 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 2 years ago
5.0
July 25, 2010

In my opinion, the best spot in Fort Greene!. This has become my favorite place for food and drinks in Fort Greene. The food is always amazing and the service always excellent. It is definitely a place worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood.

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Boychik

Member since Jun, 2009 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
2.0
August 25, 2009

Overpriced and bland. 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.

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girlskoutNYC

Member since Mar, 2009 View Profile
6Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
April 20, 2009

Excellent!. 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.

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malefunsio

Member since Apr, 2006 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 6 years ago
1.0
January 20, 2009

Bad end for inauguration night.. 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.

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