Bar Tabac

That nasty bartender is gone and the place is back to its former glory. This is the best French restaurant in NYC, everything is cooked to perfection. I always come here when I crave steak tartare. Very reasonable prices and fast service.

Been coming to this place since the early 2000s. Always enjoyed the standard French faire almost always coming for the mussels and croque Madame. Smells and cleanliness were always a bit of an issue but today couldn't overlook such things as we were also served by impersonal and edgy waitstaff who insisted that the mussels never came with bread. I had to correct her, since I've been coming to this restaurant long before she was old enough to work there. This place is going downhill. It was hard to get attention for coffee refill, when asked, other empty coffee cup was ignored. Had very little cream and when asked for more was given very little more. Felt understaffed, felt like poor management, and a new weird and stingy greed, cutting standard things like the bread that comes with the mussels and cream for your coffee, As in France, this dish is traditionally served with bread to soak up the sauce. Look it up. To not serve it this way is an insult to French cuisine. So let me recap....New Year's Day surly staff...dramatic price changes... The bread we ordered was a 5$ up charge making the mussels a 32$ dish. Croque Madame was cold and egg had very little run. Latrine like smells in back, near bathroom, over all looked dirty. We're not coming back. There are at least 4 other French restaurant in the area and I'd rather not get ripped off and have a pleasant experience for these outrageous prices.

This spot is always so lively everytime I walk by, so finally decided to come by. There was live music playing inside, but it was too hot and loud, so we opted to sit in the outdoor seats instead. This little French spot has a nice ambiance and brings a crowd, but I found the menu just mediocre and pricey. We just had some drinks with him ordering the Boulevardier ($15) and her with the Sidecar ($15). The drinks were good, nothing too crazy. The sugar rim was a bit messy for my Sidecar though. We also got the Bread Basket ($5) and French Fries ($9) to snack on. The fries were a bit soggy, but still good. The bread was just a few slices of baguette. There wasn't enough butter for the bread, but at least the bread was toasted.Overall, just an okay spot. The service was good and everything came out quick, but nothing all too special.

It has been twelve years since I last reviewed Bar Tabac, and I think I appreciate it more and more with each passing year. This has gradually become one of my favorite places in the neighborhood to spend a warm evening. It's a beautiful blend of Brooklyn and France, and sharing a table outside as the live music gets going, lingering over a bottle of wine...even I can get lucky.Not that I do, but I could. In theory.Now that I have children, it's become a go-to for them as well. Especially because they have french fries. Good ones. That the whole family wants to get down with. Other winners are the very solid burger, the croque madame (my favorite thing on the menu), onion soup gratinee that hits the spot, the impossibly rich and flavorful duck salad, and the pan-roasted hanger steak with mushroom risotto which is a saucy, full-flavored alternative to the steak frites, and easily blows it out of the water.On the kids menu, I love that their chicken fingers and fries are simply non-breaded bits of chicken breast (and a generous portion), and my kids love the pasta with tomato sauce and a generous pile of parmesan on the side. These dishes are not going to blow minds, but they are consistently delicious, the service is always warm and friendly, and if you run into friends sitting at the next table, it can become a magical evening. It's an institution in the neighborhood, and a driving force behind the best Bastille Day celebration this side of the Atlantic. I'll see you there.

Super cute bistro with friendly staff. We were happy to get a table outside and enjoy the warm weather. The food, while not extraordinary, was of decent quality, and the ambiance, as I mentioned before, made the experience worthwhile. Every once in a while, you find a restaurant that makes you think, "Now this is the place I have to show [so-and-so] when they come to town," and to me, this was one of those.My boyfriend ordered the pork schnitzel, substitute mashed potatoes for roasted, which he seemed to like, and my burger tabac was alright, though I think it would be more fun if they had a signature sauce beyond my slathering of ketchup and mustard that I had to ask for. After all, it's 2023- don't restaurants know no one (except maybe children and particularly picky eaters) wants a dry burger?Hoping to be back in the neighborhood soon to try more from the menu.

This has always been a classic spot. Recently started frequenting the area and we had lunch at Bar Tabac. The Niçoise salad was delicious. The tuna was nicely cooked and the composition was good. We also had the salmon burger which was good. The outdoor seating is a bonus but beware of loud noises from the traffic. Good foodAnd good value and nice atmosphere. Service is friendly but a bit slow since they tend to get busy.

Great spot for a late-summer afternoon happy hour drink. Open air bar space is the best of both worlds for someone looking for a cozy, indoor space, but who wants to experience fresh air and city-street energy

3.5 stars. Bar Tabac is a solid staple in Boerum Hill for a number of reasons and I could see why.I had brunch and dinner in the past and remember being satisfied. I'm just getting the opportunity to write a review now.I recently had dinner at Bar Tabac funnily enough, craving Mussels. Yup, it was on the menu. Actually the menu prices posted on the door differed from the prices on the menu via the QR code. That was a hmmm moment.In addition, there seemed to be a discussion among the staff about the end of HH. They verbally said 6 but the chalkboard stated 7 pm. Once 7 pm was confirmed, someone else said it was 6 but then it was back to 7 pm again. This ping pong exchange was kind of off putting.Our first round of wine wasn't to out liking so we exchanged it for something else which the waitress was accommodating. We were sold on the Mussels & Frites in the white wine sauce. Also served with bread. The Mussels arrived with the frites--a generous portion. The bread for dunking and savoring the delicious wine sauce was nowhere to be found. Service was a bit lackluster and by the time the bread arrived, I was halfway through my meal.The fries were also a bit soggy.Overall, the meal was above average except for the details I outlined. And there were several. It could have been an off night, but prices should be consistent when accessing all menus.Despite this, I'd return.

This is a tough one. Bar Tabac recently dropped down to a "C" sanitary inspection grade. We need to understand that from a hygiene perspective, this is no easy feat. I can secure a sous chef position at a bar and grill, drop a deuce in my hands and clap as I prepare fajitas, in front of the inspector, and still come out with a "B".Then why does the hanger steak in demi glazed shallots slap every time? The Tanqueray (sponsor me) dirty martini with extra olives succulent? At what point do we cast away our preconceived notions of what hygiene SHOULD be and open our hearts to an acceptable level of what is?Not here. Pancreatitis, the maternity ward and this stomache ache crack the Mount Rushmore of abdominal pain. My Postmates courier is calling from CVS, he doesn't know what to do with "yellow gatorade in syringe form".But honestly, live music daily and 10/10 service has me ready to be hurt again. Life's short, C you again Bar Tabac.

Husband and I walked in to enjoy a nice dinner- have been here before for many lunches - the place was hopping so we went to the back to find a table - there were two or three empty tables ( 4 top) we asked the host if we could sit - he would not allow us since we were two and then he said anyway these are reserved ( no reserve sign). He wanted to seat us all the way in the back room in the left corner....not being part of the restaurant. We saw he wouldn't accommodate us and didn't really care. Too bad - we won't be back.