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Patois

255 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
nr. DeGraw St.  See Map | HopStop Directions Hopstop Popup
718-855-1535 Send to Phone

Photo by Jonathan Bourland

Hours

Tue-Thu, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, 6pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11am-10pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

F, G at Bergen St.

Prices

$17-$23

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Romantic

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Credited with being the restaurant that blew open Smith Street's potential as a fine dining destination (eateries to have followed the trend include the now famous The Grocery), Patois still holds the title of best bistro on the block. The rustic French country interior has aged well, and the prix-fixe menu, three thoughtfully prepared courses for $20, is a great value. This place may not lure Manhattanites into Carroll Gardens just for dinner, but it's worth checking out if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

Pre-Fixe Dinner

Three-course dinner served Tue.—Thu., from 5:30 p.m.—10:30 p.m.; $20

6.5 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
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I wished we liked it!

Abbey from 11201 | Posted on 2/13/07

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 3
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 5

I must say, I was excited to finally try this restaurant after years of walking by its door. Unfortunately, although warm and cozy with decent service, the food just wasn't that good. From the start it was not promising - a...Read More

Wonderful French Cuisine.... Casual yet Refined Atmosphere!!

Coastie from N/A | Posted on 3/31/05

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

Our night out at Patois was simply outstanding. The food was wonderfully prepared, the presentation was beautiful and most importantly, it tasted GREEAAAT! I will return on my next visit to the neighborhood and I highly recommend Patois to everyone looking...Read More