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Blue Ribbon Brooklyn

280 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215 40.674178 -73.98217
nr. 1st St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work718-840-0404 Send to Phone

Cuisine: American Nouveau
Price Range:
$$$
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Reader Rating:
7.9 out of 10
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8 Reviews | Write a Review

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Official Website

blueribbonrestaurants.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 5pm-midnight; Fri, 5pm-2am; Sat, 4pm-2am; Sun, 4pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

M, R at Union St.; F, M, R at Fourth Ave.-9th St.

Prices

$25-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Delivery
Dine at the Bar
Great Desserts
Kid-Friendly
Kids' Menu
Late-Night Dining
Romantic
Take-Out
Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

16th St. to Flatbush Ave., Prospect Park West to Fourth Ave.

Profile

In the beginning, there was Blue Ribbon, which begat Blue Ribbon Sushi, which begat Blue Ribbon Bakery. It was only a matter of time, then, before brothers, chef-owners, and night owls Bruce and Eric Bromberg got around to Brooklyn. Although the space is bigger, Manhattan regulars can get their bearings with a few familiar Blue Ribbon landmarks: the neon OYSTERS sign in the window, the shellfish display, even an identical table No. 16, the big round one in the corner. The likewise familiar menu packs a few surprises including some newfangled surf 'n’ turf, like “dragon and phoenix,” Bromberg-speak for grilled Louisiana shrimp and pigeon. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

Possibly the most family-friendly restaurant in all of New York, the menu includes just about anything a kid could want, from fried chicken to catfish fingers.

Note
Reservations are only accepted for groups of 5-10.

Recommended Dishes

Surf and turf platter, $42; pigeon, $29.50; New Orleans shrimp, $16.75

Food:	4

Service:	4

Décor:	5

Value:	5

The highlight of our night was a drunken guy named Brian. The village full of Blue ribbon in Brooklyn. Apparently this guy is a usual at the bar. He set next to us and started talking to my wife. We were friendly until he became rude and obnoxious. (Asking my wife what was she doing with an "ugly guy" referring to me). We tried to be polite and Adam tried to get rid of this guy and was apologizing repeatedly. When he failed to get rid of this drunken fool he sent us OUR CHECK as if he wanted us out. The manager that was at the end of the bar babbling with some waiters did nothing. We decided to take off leaving the free desert that was sent to us at the bar. Don't go there! The food is less than average and the bar is a neighborhood spot for older, aggressive drunk locals.

Blue Ribbon Brooklyn

Really excellent

jaydbw from 10027 | Posted on 9/9/08

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	7

My father took me here for my bday. Really really excellent. The waiter had a mustache which is awesome. Ordered the catfish and the trout. Both were superb and topped it with a strawberry sundae. Quick service and delicious food. Highly recommended.

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