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Beast

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638 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY 11238
at Vanderbilt Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-399-6855 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.5 out of 10

    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, Mediterranean, Spanish/Tapas
Photo by Ty Hewitt

Official Website

brooklynbeast.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 6pm-11pm; Sat, 11am-3pm and 6pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11am-3pm and 6pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3 at Bergen St.; B, Q at Seventh Ave.

Prices

$5-$15

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Hot Spot
  • Lunch
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Few venture this far into Brooklyn for standard bar food, but the faithful know to make the trek for a unique take on Spanish tapas. Couples and families surround the long tables at dinnertime, and the T-shirt-and-sandals set pack the bar and sidewalk until early morning. The dungeon-like front room has dimly lit banquets perfect for first-daters and a dark wood bar (perfect for first-daters waiting on a table), while a sea-green back room is hung with ancient wall maps and iron chandeliers. Appetizers are tapas-plus—larger portions than you’ll find in Spain, and definitely non-standard. Potatoes, chorizo, and raw or marinated seafood are prominently featured. Creamy, pungent Spanish cheeses are paired with crusty 11 Forno bread, and a melt-in-your-mouth Spanish tortilla is drizzled with olive oil. A Parmesan potato herb tart demonstrates its Italian heritage with a cheese-and-breadcrumb crust outside and a somewhat dry inside. Forty mostly Spanish and Italian wines are on the list, twelve of which are available by the quartino, a small carafe.

Extra

The restaurant serves brunch, with Spanish twists, from 11 a.m.—3 p.m. on weekends—think chorizo hash and eggs with chipotle-pepper Hollandaise sauce. And while the kitchen closes earlier, the bar stays open until 2 a.m. from Monday to Thursday, and 3 a.m. from Friday through Sunday. The bar also remains open after brunch ends on weekends.

 

Recommended Dishes

Cheese plate, $10-$13

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Dtsevdos from 11209 | Posted on 6/25/09

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 5
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 5

... a lesbian hangout, which was fine.. but there was no warning on the website u might feel a LITTLE uncomfortable going if you're straight a bit pricey, for no reason

Beast for Wine

justice2001 from 11238 | Posted on 5/7/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Love their taste in wine. Great selection in large climate controlled cave. The food is delectable as well, my favorite way to eat is to share a bunch of things among friends. Recommend reservations on weekends as the wait can be...Read More

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