Le Paddock

This place has quickly become one of my favorites. It's got this really cozy vibe that makes it perfect for a relaxed meal. The staff always makes me feel welcome. The food is always solid and looks just as good as it tastes. I've been back a few times now, and it's one of those spots that just never disappoints. It's the kind of place where you can count on good food and a great atmosphere, so I'll definitely keep coming back.

I love this neighborhood gem!!! Located in Windsor Terrace, Le Paddock has been serving French comfort food for years. I have not been in awhile but but coming back home this time, I made sure to visit. Staff is always welcoming and super nice. Eating here is always a great experience. The resto is cozy and has outdoor patio. I had the Mussels (Moules Mariniere) with Fries. Full bar and the cocktails are delicious! The bartender made me an amazing espresso martini (not featured). You must know, parking is not that bad or take F/G to Fort Hamilton. Also, the resto takes cash or Amex only.

Service was friendly, quick, and welcoming; ambiance was warm but a little darker for some tables than others. We came here to try their restaurant week menu and ordered the escargot, salmon risotto, cassoulet, crème brûlée and chocolate cup de creme. We also ordered the deviled eggs from their regular menu. Escargot: 2/5, like other diners have noted, the flavor is on the blander side, which could be improved to your own liking with some salt. My wife's plate came with lots of sauce whereas mine barely had any, so there's also inconsistency in terms of its preparation which is unfortunate. Deviled eggs: 1/5, overly mustardy which overpowered the entire dish, where there's no other flavor present; no sweetness, no savoriness, just the burn from the mustard.Salmon Risotto: 2/5, the salmon at first arrived pretty raw in the inside, which is evident in the picture. They fixed it for us kindly, which we appreciated it. However, the risotto were also quite tough and not soft like it normally would be. Flavor was also on the blander side and we had to adjust it to our liking by just constantly adding salt. Cassoulet: 3.75/5, not your typical cassoulet which is often served with breadcrumbs, and came with some beans, 3-4 pieces of sausage, and a duck leg with some pancetta bits. The duck leg was perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender. The rest of the dish felt small, like half the bowl it came in was empty when they could've added more beans just to make it more hearty. Definitely had better but it's not bad.The creme brûlée and chocolate cup were both 5/5 for us, for they were both perfectly crafted, big in portion, aesthetically pleasing, and just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess! I would definitely get them both and I promise you won't regret it; whoever made the desserts did everything right! Overall it was a decent experience for us; though we have high hopes Le Paddock can definitely improve and reach the 5 stars I know they have the potential of achieving! So give them a shot and definitely get the desserts! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

I came here for dinner with my friends and had a reservation. The restaurant was mostly emptied when we arrived but they sat us in the middle where the fan was really strong and blowing our hair in our faces. Not a great start. We asked if we could move to the booths further away but they said it was reserved. We asked if they could lower the ceiling fans a bit and they said they would but I'm not sure they actually did it. Hair ties it is ladies!We ordered a good amount of food for a table of 6 to share. While the meal was ok, we were not blown away. The escargot was rather bland, kale ceasar was ok but didn't taste like a ceasar, the fried calamari was ok, the shrimp pastis was good, I didn't like the Pate de Campagne, La Windsor pizza was really salty from the blue cheese, the mussels was good, the beef bourguignon was ok and my friend ended up adding the skirt steak because she wanted more meat and they forgot to make our risotto. The steak was cooked medium rare as she wanted and was good. They did allow us to cancel the risotto since we were done eating and they didn't make it yet.Our server was really nice though and let us try different wines because we were not sure which bottle we wanted to get for the table. It's a small place inside so can get crowded. I highly recommend making reservations if you want to dine here. FYI: They only take CASH or AMEX.

Le Paddock is a great gem in Windsor Terrace. The family did brunch one late Sunday morning and overall it was a solid experience at this equestrian themed restaurant. I would 100% recommend you check it out if you're in the neighborhood. Pros:+ Delicious burger+ Chill outdoor, intimate neighborhood vibes+ Friendly service + Exceptional fries. Perfectly crispy+ Close to Prospect Park+ Great for friends, family brunch Possible Cons:- Amex or Cash only- Burger cooking was a tiny bit off - Rare burger came out too rare and medium was a bit too well done.

Absolutely delicious. The staff were very friendly and spoke french. Every dish was good, just a little loud in the restaurant.

Wow, last night just seemed to be a perfect evening. Wanted to try a place that was close to my friend's house and ended up finding a gem. We both had worked later than usual, and we both arrived about 8pm. There were a couple of tables available and we took the table on the far end of the restaurant. My friend had a huge and expensive bag and did not want it on the floor nor on the radiator next to us. The 1st person could not find 5 when the owner came over. He grabbed one from the closet without a fuss. He even made a few jokes about it, and I was laughing my head off!! That's how you start a great evening. This place is so cozy and romantic, and the staff is super attentive. It was the right amount of attention we both needed after our long day. Barry was our waiter and had such a good demeanor. He shared the specials of the night, including oysters, for a lower price!!! There was no way I could resist oysters! The other special was Cod and shrimp with a hint of curry on a bed of mashed potatoes. Let me tell you how good this dish was!! Although we shared that main, there was nothing left, and my friend eats very little food. We also indulged in a fried calamari appetizer prior to the Cod dinner. Totally forgot about our drinks!! My friend had the muscadet, crisp and dry, while I had Cardero Maduro brown ale on tap, which was quite nice. The reason why I went 5 in rating was all the above.; good, service and the ambiance! It is certainly a place to revisit. Btw, the bread is so fresh!!!

Dinner food and service is great: lunch is another story. The service was indifferent (I had to get my own salt and pepper inside) and the food was awful. The calamari was coated with oil (probably because the fryer oil was too cool or old) and the "kale Ceaser" didn't even have Ceaser dressing on it. The server was apologetic. Clearly the management doesn't care about serving a decent lunch. It appears the owners don't monitor these reviews, so I don't expect anything will change.

Loved the vegetarian couscous dish. Perfect for an unexpectedly cool, rainy evening in Brooklyn ~ I'd enjoy it in nicer weather too. The base tastes great. Crème brûlée was Très magnifique :) Staff were helpful and spirited. Appreciated the outdoor seating. I'll be back!

Excellent comforting food on a cold day, very nice waiter, good wine selection. Enjoyed the music very much during my lunch visit. I would return to try dinner or brunch.