Reviews & Ratings for Skinflints Restaurant

06/24/08

I absolutely cannot get service here.

by allmembernamesaretaken at Citysearch

The first time I went to Skinflint's, they told me I would be seated in "a few minutes" then left me standing in the bar until I almost literally passed out from hunger.

The second time they seated me promptly, then completely ignored me. No one even offered to bring me a drink. I felt a black woman trying to eat at a white restaurant in 1950s Georgia.

There will be no third time. Far too many good restaurants in NYC to waste my time a place that treat its customers poorly.

• Pros: None that I can see.
• Cons: What's the point of a restaurant that won't feed you?

05/03/08

Cozy comfort

by tallulahbelle at Citysearch

When dining here, you forget you're in a "pub." It is comfortable and dark. Great menu. sandwiches, ribs, appetizers, chicken potpie all delicious. The only thing on the menu I didn't like was the French onion soup. It has a lighter broth and just wasn't what Im used to. Anyway, overall great place and they have a lovely outdoor dining area with a fountain as well. Service can be a little slow on the weekends.

• Pros: good value, good food
• Cons: crowds=longer waits

04/25/08

This is one of the best places in Bay Ridge.

by quovadis2727 at Citysearch

The food is awesome in a comfort food kinda way. From the creamy to die for mashed potatoes to the amazing spare ribs to the entrees which are never too complicated but always hearty. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are fun and friendly. The crowd is always diverse and the music is usually good. Its the kind of place a single girl can hang out without feeling vulnerable! Check it out!

• Pros: Its old world style in a modern chaos filled world and the outdoor tables in the summer
• Cons: It gets crowded on Fridays and there is a bit of a wait, but what good restaurant isn't like that?

10/28/07

Good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere...

by nicky3 at Citysearch

I have been going to Skinflints for over 15 years.. Staff is great, friendly and makes you feel very welcome. Very good burgers and ribs as well as everything on the menu. They also have a great Sunday brunch.

A must go and check it out ...Highly recommended..

• Pros: Great service, good food..
• Cons: Might have a bit of a wait on Saturday nights but well worth it..

10/28/07

Friendly, cozy, good food, reasonable prices

by geezer004 at Citysearch

Skinflints has been a successful bar/ restaurant for 30+ years, so that alone should tell you that it is a place worth trying. The staff are friendly and attentive, the decor is quaint, the food is just plain good and reasonably priced. There is nothing fancy about Skinflints, it is simply a cozy establishment with a wonderful atmosphere. Having been a patron there since it's opening, I highly recommend it to all.

• Pros: Good food, service, and bar
• Cons: weekends are usually crowded(be prepared to wait a bit for a table)

10/16/07

FAR FROM CHEERIE

by jasoneats at Citysearch

I've been stopping in for a Burger/Beer a few times a year for the past 15 years when I visit my sister who moved around the block from the place. The look and ambiance is nice, it has an old world style bar. The beer is fresh and the burgers are average but not great. I suppose it?s slightly better than a standard Diner burger, although some Diners have much better burgers. The burger comes in an English Muffin bun that?s ok but it's a matter of preference, it can be a little too greasy. I?ve known the place for a while and have seen a general decline over time. In the past some nice local women would come in, but for some reason they stopped coming around years ago. The nice feeling the ambiance gave you quickly changes when you settle in and try to get service. It is generally not a friendly place, unless you're maybe one of the 15 or so local regulars who live around the bar. The place is very cliquish and is reduced to mostly unhappy disability collecting ex-civil servant/union worker types. Be prepared to be ignored for a while even when they?re not busy. The staff is usually caught up in important conversation or suffering from ADD so don't expect much and you?ll be fine, they will eventually get to you. If you wanted to show an out-of-town friend what Bayridge was like and took them here you?d be doing a disservice to the people here and to your friend. Not recommended and not what it used to be.

• Pros: Old World Bar
• Cons: Very cliquish

06/15/05

nothing special

by marv4554 at Citysearch

the service is cold ,brusque, unfriendly and too clicky. the burger was just average, the fries boring and warmed over ! the value dosen't measure up. maybe it was better in the 90's. NOT RECOMMENDED

03/20/05

Better than Cheers!

by koolgirl at Citysearch

"...where everybody knows your name..." This is the "Cheers" of Bay Ridge, only better. Super friendly neighboorhood atmosphere where even a lady can go alone and have a drink and feel comfortable. Bartenders are great (especially John) and fast! Excellent bar food and the burgers are some of the best in all of NYC! Real reasonable prices, wait staff friendly and attentive. Wonderful, cozy decor with music just at the right volume. Great place to watch a game, hang out, eat, relax and meet other Bay Ridgers!

• Pros: Best Hamburger in NYC, Friendly, Best Bartenders

07/23/04

Try It

by gardoz at Citysearch

Food is great especially their hamburgers. Service can be slow even when not crowded. Great dacor.

• Pros: Great food

02/06/04

Great Decor Great Food

by shamrock2154 at Citysearch

One of the best things that I like about Skinflints is the decor. Its has real cozy "old world" feel. There are many antiques, statues and great paintings. I particularly like the 4 "monkey lamps" on the bar. Skinflints is a great place for having a few drinks, eating at the bar, or sitting at a table. In the summer time they even have outdoor seating. I highly recommend however on the weekends be prepared to wait to be seated . Rumor has it that Jerry Garcia played at skinflints back inthe 1960's when it was a biker bar.

• Pros: decor, food, atmosphere