12/18/08

NO SHOW HERE! ATTENTION ARTISTS AND FRIENDS OF ARTISTS...pls pass along

by 2cute4Ewe

Unfortunately the owners of this restaurant are unprofessional handling any kind of artwork. Please do not show your art here. Art has been STOLEN and VANDELIZED and the owners cry poverty when any type of reimbursements were asked for. We were treated poorly when it was our art on the walls and brought in many many customers for the restaurant to thrive from during the course of the showing and after. Extremely disappointing. This is posted by artists that currently have shows throughout NYC at other restaurants and galleries, and this place was the WORST. Artists please consider forewarned, and good luck.

• Cons: STOLEN AND VANDELIZED ART

10/20/08

Best Food

by educatinlopez

Im never disapointed, when coming there really is like being at home. The enviorment is cozy and kind. I enjoy the friendly staff and delious food. I recomend the Chicken Sandwitch and Chocolate Oreo Moose because its to die for. I say you want a night out and a relaxing meal, come here.

• Pros: Game Room
• Cons: Crowed Weekends

07/31/08

Delicious eats, good wine

by sfrucht02

I've never been disappointed by this place. The food is always good, definitely order some wine, and the ambiance is lovely both inside and outside. I recommend the steak panini sandwich---it will leave an impression. The service could be better, sometimes you'll have to flag your waiter down just to get his attention or you'll find out too late that the chef never prepared your order...they make mistakes, but in the end they'll make up for it (i.e. free food). I keep coming back, even with all there is to chose from on Smith Street.

06/14/08

Best Dine and Brunch Ever

by lopez90

I go to this place all the time, this place is great for dine and it's devine. The food is fantasic and the employese are friendly and not lazy. It really feels like home, and the game room is a blast pool table and classic arcade I recomend everything Dinner and Lunch on the menu. Tell Siman Damaris says hello.

• Pros: Great Food
• Cons: NONE

06/10/08

Not a good place to eat or drink

by dctradernyc

The wait staff is rude and bumbling and dirty. I can let many things slide; however, I do expect the staff to be clean, the bartender had so much dirt under his nails he must work the day shift at a mine, and his manners matched his appearance, he even managed to mutter something under his breath after my girlfriend asked for another napkin. The food is nothing of interest and overall below average. This place is on Smith St. and so close to so many good places really no reason to chance it.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Service/food

03/11/08

:) very happy

by godivaprincess

Really loved the place, it was small and romantic. We had zuppa di mussels and they were amazing. The sauce was delicious, i would go back just for them alone. the watercress salad was also great. if your looking for a relaxing place that serves great food and drinks this is it.

02/27/08

Spicy Bloodies and FANTASTIC Service

by HungryAsAWolf

As illusive as the grail or a decent man, a good brunch is hard to find. I was pleasantly surprised by the staff and the meal I had at Apartment 138. The atmosphere is very relaxing and cool but not so cool it's too cool and floats over into pretension (This is Cobble Hill, not Williamsburg). I appreciated the hip contemporary music and felt at ease by the bamboo wall. I loved the exposed brick and the aged wood tables. On the way out, I noticed a sign for a game room on the floor below and hope to make use of it on my next visit. The host was friendly and very accommodating with out SUV sized baby carriage. OK, wait for it, here's the piece de resistance, the complimentary drink actually had alcohol in it. I know, it's crazy. Not watered down like other restaurants I know. The bartender makes a mean Bloody Mary and refreshing Mojito. The spicy Margaritas are no joke which my husband can attest too. The server was very warm and attentive. She seemed like she actually cared. We had the burger and the Benedict and shared the pancakes. All delicious. If you like a relaxed brunch where the alcohol flows and the service is friendly, check Apartment 138.

• Pros: GREAT SERVICE and atmosphere.
• Cons: Food was right on the border of taking too long. But the mini muffins held us over while we waited.

02/19/08

Pretty good place

by 11222

I've been here several times for brunch, and also to the game room downstairs, where I had some of the bar food. THe brunch has always been average to above average. The food is pretty good, the portions aren't huge, but that's a plus, bc I always feel satisfied but not stuffed. The omlettes tend to be a bit greasy. The little muffins they serve are sooo good. Service can be a bit slow. The outside deck is very nice, too. The gameroom downstairs is fun, although it feels like you're in someone's stuffy little basement, and since the kitchen is down there, it gets a little cramped with all the staff running in and out with hot plates. The chicken fingers and calamari were very good, as are the drinks. Overall, I'm glad I live nearby and will contiue coming here for brunch, and for drinks and a game of pool.

• Pros: little muffins, location, games
• Cons: average brunch, service little slow, gets cramped

12/01/07

Go here for a killer margarita!

by grunge_girl

I had dinner at Apartment 138 with a Brooklyn friend while I was visiting from Seattle. He insisted that I have a taste of his margarita -- it was so tasty that I decided to order my own. The waitress was extremely patient as my friend and I chatted (as opposed to making decisions about dinner), and my burger was excellent. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in town!

• Pros: Within walking distance of a cool little neighborhood

11/25/07

Worst Brunch Location

by babybearsky

I took some out of towners here & I was totally embarassed by how bad the brunch fare was. The huevos rancheros was less than mediocre - the tortillas tasted & had the consistency of card board, the crab burger was greasy & tasteless, the veggie burger tasted old & as if it sat out for too long. When we sent the veggie burger back, the waitress came over & was annoyed that that we didn't like it. We explained that the veggie burger tasted sour & she didn't seem fazed at all by it. The grilled chicken salad that we ordered to replace the burger was wilted & the chicken was rubbery. Truly a real disappointment.

• Pros: It wasn't busy, so we were able to bring the baby carriage inside.
• Cons: Awful brunch food.