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Bar Tabac

128 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY, 11201
at Dean St.
718-923-0918

6.2 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
25% Would you go on business?
44% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 6.8
Service: 5.4
Décor: 6.7
Value: 6.6
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great

eugenio from 52031 | Posted on 10/6/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? (NA)
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? (NA)
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Great in all

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6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Worst Service Ever

Boerum_Hill_Hunger from 11201 | Posted on 4/24/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 3

I have stopped going to Bartabac entirely after a run of bad experiences. The service is lousy. The food is oily and the people that run the place are jerks. I once had to wait 45 minutes during a slow lunch service to place an order. I recommend Char down smith street, which has food in a similar price range and courteous knowledgeable staff. Jolie on Atlantic Avenue is far from perfect, but if you have to get your French food, eat there. It also has seating outside in the back. I know the sidewalk cafe of Bartabac is tempting, but I would rather buy a ticket to France and wait in airport security. I would probably get my food quicker that way, too.

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4 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Good comfort food.

EatItBrooklyn from 11231 | Posted on 10/3/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 6
Décor: 7
Value: 7

Great classic French dishes like French Onion Soup & Moules. Great frites too! For photos & more descriptions, go to: http://eatbrooklynfood.blogspot.com/2008/09/french-onion-soup-moules.html

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8 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Awful Service!!!!

ladybug from 11231 | Posted on 7/14/08

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 7
Value: 4

After my dinner there this weekend I have finally learned my lesson and will never go back. The service at this place is consistently absolutely awful. The waitress and bus boy were both rude. I saw at least two roaches and the fish special that I had tasted as if it were microwaved. Considering that there are about twenty other restaurants on Smith Street I recommend not wasting your time and going to this one!

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9 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Love/Hate relationship with Bar Tabac

madhatnyc from 11225 | Posted on 5/7/08

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 4
Décor: 7
Value: 5

I have a love/hate relationship with this place. Most of the time I feel extremely rushed by the waiters, but I love their outdoor sidewalk tables so I keep going back. I had a really bad brunch experience there too. My friend ordered a veggie omelet and when she was half done, she started finding HAM in it. We complained to the waitress, who was very gracious. However, the manager started bitching about us in French behind our backs... too bad for him I speak French and read him the riot act. Another time I saw a huge roach crawling up the wall. I said something to my waiter, he caught it, but didn't even say thank you or apologize... All that said, I probably will go back because they have a killer steak sandwich and it's such a cute corner. What to do...

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9 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

THE best neighborhood bistro in NYC

Nastaran from 11201 | Posted on 3/9/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The food, service and everything in general, all around about Bar Tabac is wonderful. The music is also great; they bring wonderful musicians who play some of the best classics. If you're obnoxious and impatient you shouldn't expect, like ANYWHERE in NY, to get the quickest response...otherwise they take very good care of regulars or pleasant people.

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31 out of 62 people found this review helpful.

good service.... attractive waiters

maayanpearl from 10036 | Posted on 12/14/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 10

food is rather good, the environment is friendly and laid back... the best part about it are the attractive waiters

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64 out of 128 people found this review helpful.

Horrible

brooklyndr from 11217 | Posted on 1/21/07

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 2

The food was marginal, but the sinker is by far the terrible service. My pregnant friend ordered waffles with "fresh fruit." What was placed in front of her were soggy, brown peaches and grapes and left an alcoholic aftertaste. After we informed the waitress the manager came over to us and proceeded to insist that it was indeed "fresh fruit in alcohol." He then continued his tirade and kept waving his finger in my partner's face, telling him that they "didn't need" us. In my lifetime this was the first time I ever got up and left a restaurant. I can't believe this guy is still in business.

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298 out of 600 people found this review helpful.

not bloated

ddoble | Posted on 1/31/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I usually feel bloated after eating at French restaurants, but not this one...a bit noisy, but the food makes it worth it

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281 out of 565 people found this review helpful.

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