Sel de Mer

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374 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211 40.715568 -73.944523
nr. Conselyea St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-387-4181 Send to Phone

Cuisine: Seafood
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Reader Rating:
8 out of 10
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Photo by Hannah Whitaker

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 4pm-midnight; Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm and 4pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Graham Ave.

Prices

$12-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

With its curtained façade, simple décor, and affordable menu, Sel de Mer reminds us of another cash-only Brooklyn seafood bistro: the original La Bouillabaisse during its Atlantic Avenue heyday. Like that crowd-pleasing spot, Sel de Mer is without wine and beer, for now. But that temporary drawback only helps keep tabs low for meals showcasing generous portions of fresh, imaginatively prepared seafood, like a recent halibut special served over coconut-milk-creamed spinach with crispy potatoes ($14), and a curried grouper ($15) that chef-owner Jeff Slagg dreamed up on a stroll down East 6th Street. There are three versions of moules-frites, and a selection of whole fish of the day. But the best deal might be the pair of so-called fish-cake sliders: two hefty hake burgers on toasted English muffins, served with a mound of cole slaw and the expectation that you’ll need a doggy bag ($16). — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld