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The Minnow

442 Ninth St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
between Sixth and Seventh Aves.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-832-5500 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.8 out of 10

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    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Seafood

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Seventh Ave.

Prices

$15-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Kids' Menu
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Romantic

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

This venue is closed.

Chef Aaron Bashy grew up in New England and trained at Le Bernardin—two fishy life experiences that pervade his menu at this mostly seafood restaurant he runs with his wife (and pastry chef), Vicki. There's a bit of Ipswich in his fried-fish basket, and a recognition of the excruciatingly finicky New York dining public in his willingness to poach, saute, grill, or fry any of the day's fresh catch, served with saffron rice and market vegetables. The cozy vibe and diverse wine selection are as much of a draw as the meaty fish cakes with toasted-paprika aïoli. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

Brunch: Sun, 11:30am-2:30pm

Prix-Fixe: Every Monday, three-course dinner with wine pairing, $28 per person

Blue-Crab Fest: All-you-can-eat blue-crab fest held every June, $25 per person

Recommended Dishes

Fish cakes with toasted-paprika aïoli, $15

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8.8 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
83% Would you go back?
83% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
83% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.5
Service: 8.5
Décor: 7.8
Value: 8.7

I just had a steak at Bobby Vann's steak house , and I can't wait to go back to The Minnow

Ireallydidit from | Posted on 3/20/05

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

Second only to Peter Luger's for steak and ahead of all others for everything else, And "Oh my God" even the veggies are incredible. The service is the best, and the staff the most attentive I have ever had."The Minnow" is "Kid friendly",with a wonderful give-away called "Twist Stix" that will keep your children busy while you have the conversation with your spouse that you never seem to have time for at home. The owners/chefs Aaron and Vicki Bashy actually give you personel service and care about how you feel about food they are preparing for you.The portions are generous and pleasing both the taste and eye. I am what you would politely call "an Eater" I have had meals at some of the best,and some of the worst places in just about every city in the United States and a few other countries and I give "The Minnow " a 10+++ and dare anyone to try them and come out anything less than full and smiling. P.S. , before you go home you simply must try Vicki's homemade ice cream .All I can say is Hagen Daaz had better watch out.

best restaurant in the slope...best fish in the city

seneca70 from 11215 | Posted on 2/24/05

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

this cozy restaurant is one of park slope's best kept secrets--the food is fantastic (have the mussels...seriously) and the service is wonderful--what's more, it feels like family at the minnow--aaron is constantly coming out to check on customers...which is an added bonus. i cannot reccommend this place enough. go now.

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