Pesto Burrata
a pizza and a glass of wine
Filet Mignon Carpaccio: Brenton salt, lime pith, Meyer Lemon, olive oil, topped with Arugula, Beaufort ribbon, pickled onion, capers.
a bowl of steamed mussels
Chicken over potatoes (delicious)
Mussels: cream, curry, garlic, cumin, crushed red pepper, garlic, country bread.
a bicycle parked in front of a restaurant
View cross the street
Organic Chicken Breast
interior
Grilled Octopus Appetizer
Our meals (Classic French onion soup, 3 cheeses *which were the server's choice), and the best glasses of wine we had during our trip.
Pesto Burrata
Curry mussels! The best
Salad
Cassoulet: Cannellini beans, duck confit, braised short rib, Merguez, pork belly chicharrones, topped with shallot confit, panco
Classic French Onion Soup
interior
Croquettes
Creme Brulee
Our check. Very reasonable considering we had 3 apps, 2 main & wine.
THE BUTTER.
food
I'm probably nuts for posting bathroom pictures, lol. It's clean, well decorated with VERY COOL tile.
John M.
Nov 22, 2024
This place was recommended by my nephew and so we decided to try it when visiting the area. Overall, Big Tiny did not disappoint!Here is what we liked:- Great selection of French wines...which we were particularly interested in since we recently visited the France wine regions.- Menu that lends itself to tapas/sharing...there were three of us and we shared with the Pesto Burrata and Octopus appetizers, followed by the 4 Cheese Pizza and 3 Cheese Cauliflower, then the Duck Salad and Cassoulet. All were excellent and very sharable!- We finished up with the Chocolate Marquise, which hit the spot!- Service was excellent...we were never rushed along for made to feel bad even though we were there socializing for a long time.- Vibe was casual, comfy and warm...especially good given the rain pouring outdoors.Bottom line: I can see by Big Tiny is my nephew's fave...we would go back again for sure!
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Cindy Z.
May 3, 2024
We made an impromptu stop here while strolling in the neighborhood. There was plenty of seating outdoors along the sidewalk, which was nice since we had our pup with us. Once seated, menu were brought out to us right away.We were just looking for a drink, so I got the Orange Moscato ($16) for a glass while he got the Lager ($8). The drinks were decent, nothing too special. I actually found it to be quite pricey for a single glass. We also decided to get the Three Cheese Board ($18) to accompany our drinks. When it arrived, they didn't give much explanation for the types of cheeses, but it was played beautifully. The cheeses were OK, but we did not like the bleu cheese one (definitely a big hit or miss for most people). Nothing really impressed me and I found everything quite pricey. Maybe the actual food would be better, but doesn't come too appealing to me. It's a cute spot and service was friendly, but a pass for me.
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Jillian B.
Aug 23, 2024
Excellent spot to grab dinner and catch up with friends! We shared the Big Tiny Cassoulet, the steak tartare, and fries, paired with some rose (a summer classic). The steak tartare was a generous portion for the price, and fries came with 3 dipping sauces. The cassoulet had short rib in it which was cooked to perfection. All were delicious, and we left feeling very satisfied!
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Ashley H.
Apr 25, 2024
We randomly chose Big Tiny as our dinner spot post walk, and are so glad we did. Phenomenal food and lovely ambiance, felt like we were in France at a local neighborhood spot. Nice variety of wine to choose from and the servers were all very helpful. Escargot was buttery and tender. Will be back again when we're in the area.
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Victor H.
Jul 29, 2023
Came here for dinner with fds. We ordered a lot We ordered Croquettes, Octopus, chef selection board, and ducks. They were super tasty. Loved them. The duck was juicy and with great amt of fat in there. The duck made the day! The ambiance was chic and enjoyable. A bit dim tho. It would have been better to turn up a bit the light The service was great Definitely coming back again to this place in the future
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Gene L.
Jul 15, 2023
I had lived close by here for years and always saw it buzzing, but never had a chance to drop by. It wasn't until I met a French expat at a wedding who said this was her favorite bistro to eat/hangout that I finally made it a point to check it out.Super cute neighborhood spot. There was someone who I presumed was the owner or manager hanging out at the bar. Great wine list, and super friendly waitstaff who are helpful in giving recommendations and attentive the whole night. The escargot was delicious as were the mussels - although I wish there was more of a bread or carb to sop all that rich, buttery goodness.This place seems wildly popular with locals. They do take reservations, which might not be a bad idea if you plan on coming during prime time.Would gladly come back in the future if looking for a nice, intimate dinner in an unpretentious setting.
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Laura S.
Jan 2, 2024
Fantastic neighborhood spot. The ambiance is the perfect cozy, intimate, and friendly French restaurant. Every dish my husband and I got were delicious. Pretty reasonable prices as well for the quality of food and flavor!We got the steak tartare to start, the cassoulet, and beef bourginon. The steak tartare was a refreshing starter. The cassoulet was a great cozy dish in a cold night. Great flavor that wasn't too heavy. The beef bourginon was also fantastic. The beef was tender and moist and came with a great, rich sauce. Wine options were great and paired well with dinner. Also loved that the water cups were made from old wine bottles. Very friendly owners and servers!
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Helen H.
Aug 4, 2024
Looking for lunch and found this tiny cozy spot. It was sunday and they served brunch. Had a nice oyster special! Turned out to be really nice. The prices were reasonable, but the dishes were small as well. Service was good. The only "down side" to the place would be the tables are small so it doesn't have room for all the plates, cups and utensils. Would come back.
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Glenn C.
Dec 26, 2022
I went back to this French bistro with a group for dinner having already been here for brunch once. They have since expanded (along with the joke "bigger" tiny as said by other Yelpers) going from a small hole in the wall which consisted of a bar counter and a few seats to a pretty sizable restaurant. Their menu has expanded slightly but they kept what was there before. I got a cider to drink which was Aval as expected as I wasn't in the mood for wine even though this is a wine bar. Other people got wine and the pours as per before are generous. The service was very friendly making sure for one of the diners that their food was gluten free. My appetizer was the Filet Mignon Carpaccio with Meyer lemon, olive oil, shallots, Beaufort ribbon, pickled onions, capers, Comté cheese, and topped with arugula and it was $14. The dish was well plated and had a good portion. I tried the Pesto Burrata which was $19 and it was also delicious. Another person had the French Onion Soup ($13) which they liked a lot. The only appetizer at fault was the Seared Crab Cakes which was $18. There happened to only be one crab cake and it was pretty small so it was not worth it at all as well as the name not being accurate. I'm not sure if it was an issue or if it's misspelled now but I wouldn't recommend it. For my main dish, I went with the Boeuf Bourguignon with mixed mushrooms, baby carrots, and a butternut squash purée for $24. This was outstanding with very tender beef. There was also a piece of a large sauteed onion (I believe pearl or white) which was sweet while the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The butternut squash purée was a unique twist which I prefer over the normal boiled potatoes (though I probably would have preferred it with pasta as it is occasionally served.) Another person had the Big Tiny Cassoulet which I tried a little bit of which was delicious. The Jolie burger looked outstanding and I am probably going get that next time. Someone had the La Bouillabaisse which they liked and the last two people enjoyed their mains as well; the daily fish special (which I think was skate but I'm not sure) and the vegetarian lasagna. For dessert which isn't online unlike everything else, I got the tarte tatin. I believe it was around maybe $10-$12. This was served very differently from other spots consisting of a small layer of pastry topped with a generous amount of mashed caramelized apples and some vanilla ice cream. There was also a caramel like sauce on the side which also had a strong apple flavor. While not traditional, it was still very tasty. Another person had the lemon tart which they enjoyed (tried a bit and it was nice,) someone had the crème brûlée, and someone had the chocolate dessert which was tiny but rich. Outside of a couple portion sizes being perhaps a bit small for the price (nothing on my end but definitely a few of the other dishes such as the crab cake and chocolate dessert,) the food here is well worth it. Very well developed French flavors with very nice service and a cozy atmosphere. Will go back and enjoy again (likely the outstanding looking burger next time.)
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Jeannette N.
Aug 19, 2023
Big Tiny has become one of my neighborhood staples. We've tried many things on the menu and I don't think we've ever had something we didn't like. My personal favorite are the mussels provençal, which come with fries and bread. You'll want to drink the broth once you finish the musssels and use the bread to help soak up the last drops. Wines by the glass rotate daily and are written on the blackboards on the wall. I've had some amazing whites, if only I could remember what they were! My favorite time to go is like a Tue or Wed night when it's not too crowded and you can have a leisurely dinner. It can get pretty busy Thu-Sat nights and you might be touching elbows with your neighbor given how close together the tables are, which is a vibe in and of itself. They've taken reservations in the past, but it seems like they aren't doing them anymore. Service is friendly and generally pretty speedy.
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