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Paloma

60 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
nr. Franklin Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-349-2400 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Reader Rating:

    8.0 out of 10

    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, Eclectic/Global, Vegetarian/Vegan
Photo by Paloma

Hours

Tue-Sat, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

G at Greenpoint Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

In the midst of a desolate block, Paloma’s doors open wide, sheltered by a burgundy awning. Like an eager date, it’s available: The sinuous wooden bar with its wide-planked floor offers a comfy perch, and the restaurant in back has plenty of tables, including a few appealing, odd-fit nooks. But the two halves don’t quite make a whole: The lurch from the warm bar to the stark industrial-chic dining area is heightened by the white wall that doubles as DVD “screen,” with whimsical programming—anything from Cab Calloway to extreme snowboarding to Betty Boop. Eats cover the gamut, from veg-friendly fare to carnivore-pleasers like double-cut pork chops and braised lamb. Plates are full and generally good, or good enough. Simple, seasonal entrées like slow-roasted pumpkin, served with an oddly dry mound of chile red lentils, and a lightly sauced striped bass with earthy-sweet fall vegetables hold appeal. The bland salt-cod fritters, all poufy breading, no bite of ocean, seem to run counter to the menu’s Iberian-Carib sensibility. But the bar’s generous guidance, providing wines for tasting or custom cocktails infused with Kaffir lime or house-made orange bitters, graciously lubricate any meal.

8.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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A bargain! The best i ever had!!

Jamie_Wylie from 11222 | Posted on 6/7/07

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

Soooo... where do i begin? I heard rumours on the Greenpoint grapevine that this tremendous eatery's chef is to appear on Top Chef. I can see why she was selected, the food really is beautifully cooked. The grilled talapia is...Read More