General Greene
(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.
User Reviews
girlskoutNYC
April 20, 2009
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
January 20, 2009
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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bklyn09
December 18, 2008
Now, I've heard people rage about how great the General Greene is and I'm willing to give it a second chance, only because I live around the corner, but my friends and I had a terrible experience. We were all not in the mood to eat meat and when we asked for veggie options on the menu the waitress looked at us as if we'd asked for a macrobiotic plate at a steakhouse. She pointed to a couple of things we could order. (Unfortunately tasty things like the watermelon salad had chunks of bacon in it that we were told could not be extracted). My two friends ordered the baked potatoes, which sounded filling, and I ordered delivered eggs and a couple of sides. The "baked" potatoes were clearly microwaved and when they arrived we realized by "potatoes" they meant only one-half of one, already tiny, potato. When my dish arrived, we realized by "deviled eggs (3)" they meant three halves, not three eggs. Maybe this all would have been fine if the prices weren't astronomical. As it was, we left with a huge bill... and starving. We scarfed down slices of pizza from the joint across the street that's been in the neighborhood for 30 years. Maybe the menu has changed since our experience and the wait staff has gotten friendlier. I'm going to try again. I won't order the potatoes and my fingers will be crossed.
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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:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Date Spot, Group Dining, Brunch, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Nicholas Morgenstern
