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Dressler

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149 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
nr. Driggs Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-384-6343 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.4 out of 10

    7 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau
Photo by Konstantin Sergeyev

Hours

Mon-Thu, 6pm-11pm; Fri, 6pm-midnight; Sat, 11am-midnight; Sun, 11am-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

J, M, Z at Marcy Ave.; L at Bedford Ave.

Prices

$20-$32

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Hot Spot
  • Special Occasion

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

For years, cabs full of Williamsburg-bound gastronomes were ineluctably drawn to Peter Luger's, but nowadays, there's much more South Side culinary competition. First came the artfully rehabbed Diner and Marlow and Sons, now, the elegant Dressler takes up residence, as well. The seasonal American restaurant, named for the title character of Steven Millhauser's Pulitzer-winning historical novel, is the third (and most ambitious) local venture for Colin Devlin, owner of DuMont and its casual spinoff, DuMont Burger. Devlin hired Brooklyn artisans to build Dressler's quirky iron chandeliers, light-box screens, and zinc bar, and with the larger room and budget come a bigger wine list and a more extensive, more upscale menu courtesy of DuMont chef Polo Dobkin. But to placate neighbors wary of higher prices (and unmoved by entrées like roasted duck breast and braised leg with duck crepinette), Devlin shrewdly offers DuMont's famous burger on the bar menu.

Recommended Dishes

Roasted duck breast and braised leg with duck crepinette, $25

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me_art from 11357 | Posted on 3/22/09

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 9

This is a really wonderful place. Went on a first date. Definitely a romantic place to dine. The pictures on their website are very realistic - they depict the place very well. My date and I both ordered fish and both dishes...Read More

Really great place, terrific food, relaxed vibe

MTD31NYC from 10001 | Posted on 2/1/09

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 8

I highly recommend this restaurant. On a cold January night, it felt good to step into the warm dining room with its glow and the buzz of conversation. The service was good (one nit pick: they forgot to come by our...Read More

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