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Robin des Bois

195 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
nr. Warren St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-596-1609 Send to Phone

Photo by Gavin Thomas

Hours

Mon-Thu, 4pm-midnight; Fri, noon-1am; Sat, 11am-1am; Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

F, G at Bergen St.

Prices

$10.50-$17.50

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic
  • Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Bernard Decanali has outfitted many of Manhattan's better-known French bistros, like Lucien and Casimir, but had always resisted the expat Frenchman's impulse to open one of his own. He caved in and christened the garden of his former Boerum Hill antiques shop Robin des Bois. Now he serves light French fare like an open-face poached-egg-and-ratatouille sandwich, and the Sherwood Special, a shareable charcuterie-and-cheese assortment presented on a handmade rustic board. Funky seating arrangements include a (well-scrubbed, we presume) carved bluestone Turkish toilet excavated from a French castle.

Brunch

Sat.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Note
Reservations are accepted only for groups of 6 or more.

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Mediocre+

Xari from 11201 | Posted on 3/23/08

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 6
Service: 4
Décor: 5
Value: 7

The food is well-prepared. Nothing spectacular, but better than average. The din of other patrons and the loud music can make it a bit hard to hear someone not sitting next to you. I'd describe the decor best as...Read More

way too much attitude!

pal2222 from 11209 | Posted on 2/17/08

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 1
Décor: 4
Value: 1

the place looks like a diner....and the hostess was a snob! the food was eh ya know...okay. the worst part about the whole expirience was the hostess. she was more consernd about her coversation with her coworker then serving...Read More

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