02/11/08

Is the Food worth the hassle?

by Nielle

My boyfriend and I have gone back many times. The french onion soup is great as are the scallops. The crepes arent bad. Prices match the food quality and creativeness. The live music and or skipping cd's arent to my liking. It trys too hard to be trendy. The brunch on weekends is nice, particularly the french toast and crab and cheese omlette. It would have been a wonderful experience , except the service isnt very tentative. Ive waited a half hour for water and got asked every 5 minutes if i wanted a refill on coffee, yet was lacking a mug. I once watched a woman breast feed while her 11 person family watched and dined. It is quite annoying to be interrupted by screaming whining children that must be spoiled by their yuppie mommy and daddys to have them quited.Bottom line, if you are just going for the food, then you will be satisfied , but do not look for more, you will not recieve it here.

• Pros: Food is good
• Cons: no parking , bad service , not very romantic

12/14/07

Insect in Salad, Plastic in Glass

by sheckman

I went there with my friends. Yes it was 2 for 1 entree. Big mistake, I should say.

First, we found a piece of plastic in a glass (the waitress didn't even say "sorry"). Then, we found an INSECT in SALAD. What did waitress say? "Oh, you didn't want it?". Poor joke...for poor food. Now I understand why the restaurant is so dark... so, open your eyes if you don't want to eat something other than you ordered.

About food? Believe me, you can do better (I'm French).

• Cons: Hygiene, Food, Service

07/08/07

Food isn't bad if you can avoid the kids

by germinal

Do you enjoy paying $75 per person, in cash, to eat while yuppie dad roots around under your table for his shrieking 3 year old?s Tonka truck? If you do, run, don?t walk, to this place. They love kids here.

03/23/07

good, not great

by ktobiassen

I wrote a glowing review for Cocotte after restaurant week, and felt I needed to come back and temper my enthusiasm a bit. I have been back two times since then. The out-of-this-world bouillibaise they served during restaurant week was, unfortunately, a different version of dish they usually serve. The usual variety is just that: usual. It's fine, but really not anything to write home about. I took my parents here especially for that dish and was bummed to get a different (and much less tasty version). In general, the food is pretty good, but not spectacular. Since the prices are pretty reasonable and they run all kinds of special price deals, maybe it's a matter of getting what you pay for. The service is very uneven and it totally depends who is your server: some are perfectly competent and some are perfectly clueless and inexperienced. If you're not in a big hurry, you should be fine. I will go back, but next time with lowered expectations.

• Pros: decent food; romantic ambience; affordable, good wine
• Cons: some dishes are just so-so (although some are good); service can be bad at times

12/03/06

Great for Two More Fun for a Group

by bmx

My first visit to Cocotte was a cozy dinner with my girlfriend.

LOVED IT. We met the chef and I was eager to tell him that I enjoyed my meal and would return.

Return I did, only this time we came as a group of ten.

We took up positions at the bar in the rear of the restaurant while we waited for everyone to arrive.

Everyone enjoyed all courses. I had the Seared Scallops - my new favorite- but tasted a few of the other choices on the menu. I was more than pleased with each dish.

The staff attended to us with affection, taking great care to ensure a pleasant evening, without interrupting our tables.

We finished off the night at SOB's for some Brazilian music and dancing !!

What a Great night !!

Worth the drive from Jersey !!

- BMX

10/10/06

French farmhouse dining along Park Slope's Fifth Avenue restaurant row.

by Contributor

In Short
The owners of Fort Greene's popular Lou Lou opened their second French restaurant in Park Slope. Beamed ceiling, wood-planked floor and stained-glass lamps convey a country air, as does the soft, gentle lighting. The clientele reflects the neighborhood's diversity, all drawn by homey Gallic menu offerings like bouillabaisse, crepes, steak frites, and, of course, rustic French wines.

09/19/06

Really cute place

by iheartdiningout

Went here for dinner while visiting a friend in Brooklyn and was in love with this place. We had such a good time and I think much of it was due to the service. We each ordered appetizers and dinner and the bill wasn't totally unreasonable. Definitely would go back again and recommend you check it out.

09/02/06

I don't think so!!!!!!!!!!!

by jennicon33

What a lousy restaurant, poorly run, bad service, and a two for one menu that screams this place is on it's last legs!!!!!!!!!!

08/19/06

what a joke

by pogologo

the food is over priced, the taste varys depending on wich bus boy is cooking and the staff is always very unhappy

08/16/06

Horrible Service

by britneyismyhero

Went to Cocotte this past Sunday for brunch and couldn't believe that ten minutes after having been seated, we still hadn't been given menus! We got up and walked out--figured maybe they'd notice and bring them, but none of the servers batted an eye. I guess they're not too concerned about pleasing customers. Never going back.