Margot

I was hesitant to visit this local spot, but I had probably the best meal I've had all year, and as I left, I felt massive regret that I hadn't come earlier and often. The standout dishes were... Everything? The bread & butter, salad, beans, and pasta al limone were incredible. It was my friend's birthday, and they were accommodating and kind when I brought in a little cake before our reservation. Excited to come back!

This cute and cozy Brooklyn cafe / Bistro is making some excellent food. It was Halloween night and everyone was dressed up in a variety of outlandish costumes you would only see if you were in Brooklyn!All of the food coming out of the kitchen was very good.Us four started ff with:* Sourdough with cultured butter that was so good, I could have stopped here* Leafy greens with lemon and tarragon that had just the right amount of dressing* Rigatoni with tomato sausage ragu that we all devoured* Grilled pork with anchovies and potato was excellent* Bay leaf panna cotta was greatThe bar had great offerings and Brooklyn on Halloween - what can I sat except ENTERTAINING!

Not sure if this is indeed a restaurant but when I was at this location in the summer it was Snipes teaming up with 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks alongside Jordan Brand to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Spike Lee's iconic film, Do the Right Thing. So enjoy these photos from outside the event. I'm sure they rented this space out or something as the bar is still visible but it seems like a nice establishment nonetheless.

Very happy this place opened up in the neighborhood. It's quite spacious inside and you can choose a full table or to sit at the bar/counter and to watch your drink/food being made. They always have a fun wine list and staff to help guide you to something that fits your needs. The food menu is always changing with new treats for what's in season. It's the perfect wine bar for a drink before dinner or to stay and have a full meal. Have gone quite a few times and have always left happy.

We had an interesting, fairly light late dinner here. Menu seems designed for sharing, and so we did. The starters were a bit odd, and not a wonderful start--an Heirloom tomato salad with a tomato caramel that was a little one-note and too sweet, and an Eggplant escabeche with saba and a whipped cheese that was interesting but an odd texture (and we are typically eggplant fans). Entree was excellent though--a Cavatelli with mushrooms that was wonderfully savory--fairly small though, left us wanting more. Also had a very nice dessert a Coconut sorbet with succulent grilled peaches topped with a pinch of sea salt--lovely meal closer. The portions run quite small--we had eaten a late lunch and weren't starving, but you'll probably have to order heavy and run up the bill for a full, satiating dinner The cocktails were mixed--My girlfriend had something called Violet Beauregard Could Never (whiskey, amaro, blueberry, lavender, urfa biber) and I had a gin cocktail (Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon) with sherry and cherry blossom both were good but also maybe a tad over-ambitious/perhaps one thing too many going on in there--particularly the whiskey cocktail.Our server, Nick, was great, fun, attentive and engaging. The food prep folks working at the bar less so--we sat at the bar--I suppose they were busy, but had that intense "important restaurant" vibe when we were asking about the dessert they prepared and served us. Overall, though, the space is excellent (former old diner) and the vibe is nice. The food was interesting--often good--but rarely overwhelming. Perhaps I heard a bit too much in the way of raves and was a tiny bit underwhelmed. I'd definitely come back but not rushing back.

Great happy hour they call it "Apero Hour" with quality drinks (hard to come by in the area on a Friday night). I got the dry vermouth with soda and was super-pleased it came with a steel straw (which BTW helps keep the drink cold). I paid cash, and they had change, unlike at high volume bars in the city. The woman seated across from me at the bar got a macadamia nut snack, which she said were salted and with curry which sounds delish. The space has a nice airy feel to it, the books decorating the bookshelf not trying too hard (astrology)

Unfortunately this was a miss for us (2.75/5 stars). Each of the dishes we got were mediocre at best and none of it made a lasting impression on us, which was such a bummer. The steak tartar was decent but didn't come with enough sauce and wasn't served with any bread or cracker to provide a nice texture contrast, so it's like eating a spoonful of flavorless raw beef without the sauce, so if you don't mind it then you'll probably enjoy the dish more. The smoked speck was also decent and quite flavorful, but would prefer the presentation to make it easier to grab each piece, for since it's on top of one another, each time we grabbed a piece, all the toppings would fall off. The radish and butter was very plain and didn't hit the spot for me, for the butter was too light in flavor to make a dent onto the rawness of the radish. The focaccia ricotta with hot honey was also quite bland in regard to the honey, and you would need to dunk it in a lot of ricotta to bring out its flavors. The Rigatoni alla Gricia was also light in flavor and without eating it with the accompanying meat resulted in no flavor at all unfortunately. Koji brined half chicken was overpriced for what it was worth, and didn't have much flavor as well, so it felt like eating a simple roasted chicken dish. The roast duck was a bit gamey but had a nice proportion of fat to balance it out. The red cabbage that accompanied it didn't enhance the dish much so you really just focus on the duck by itself. Overall, the price is quite high and the quality just wasn't on par with its price point. The area we sat at was close to the kitchen and since so many staff goes in and out, sometimes staff flings their hand and water would get on us. They didn't seem aware of it but the staff were all very friendly, so we didn't wanna make a big deal out of it, but just fyi to those who may be sitting near the kitchen area! One other downside is they forgot our drink near the end of our meal perhaps because they were busy and overworked. I think Margot has good potential, for I know their menu changes regularly, so I hope this review can help guide them to change and grow into something even more amazing. Unfortunately this time it was a miss for us, but I do hope to see them continue to grow and improve, by adjusting the flavor profile of their dishes and attributing a more congruent price to its quality, especially for their entrees!Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

Had a wonderful late Dinner at Margot last night! Had a 8:45pm reservation, and why the time we arrived, about 3 dishes were sold out so, keep at In Mind, however there were plenty of other things we tried! Overall service was very friendly, and enthusiastic. They kept our bottle of chilled wine in the back, so it took a bit between pourings. However not a big deal, maybe we drink too fast lol. Below is what we ordered with thoughts, what I will say overall, the ingredients are fresh and you can taste it!Focaccia, ricotta, urfa crunch: Bread was delicious, very crispy on the outside, bust still soft inside. Airy Ricotta, maybe could have just had a little tiny of sprinkle of salt but totally my preference.Spring vegetables, fromage forte, pistachio aioli: this right here was probably one of my FAVORITE, dishes of the night. I know it's just Veggies and Puree. but trust me! that Fromage Puree was chefs kiss. Little gem lettuce, crispy shallots, candied macadamia nuts: I'm a sucker for little gem salads, I'll always over it. I was concerned it was overdressed when we received it, but again, the flavor was spot on. Absolutely a delight.Black pearl oyster mushrooms, orange glaze: Mushrooms were lovely, meaty and hearty side, and it felt like you were indulging in a Chinese orange chicken dish but with Mushrooms. A bit of a guilty pleasure :)Cavatelli, nettle green garlic pesto: Very fresh Pasta option, the nettle green pesto flavor was a delightful alternative to regular pesto. Very unique and refreshing to go with the heavier items.Steelhead trout, celery root, mustard greens: Honestly i was STUFFED by the time i got here, but pretty simple, really well cooked fish, and that Celery Root puree was lovely with the fish.Vanilla bean ice cream sundae, candies nuts, caramel: Literally amazing, you can't go wrong with a rich delicious vanilla ice cream. perfect simple dessertBanana olive oil pound cake, toffee rum sauce: I don't even like bananas and couldn't taste it. this was a lovely dessert, and that toffee rum sauce was light and paired so well!Overall a very memorable dinner and would love to come back for more seasonal dishes! Cheers!

Superb across the board: the rave reviews are well deserved. A sea bass crudo, house made focaccia with ricotta and kumquat preserves, wild boar ragú and banana olive oil cake. A terrific list of wines by the glass. This will be my go to for events in Clinton Hill.

Came as a party of 3. The place looks cute, leaning hard on trendy new American type vibes. Every drink has at least one too many obscure ingredients. The best dish was the bread and butter. Spaghetti was overly lemony, needed salt or something, to contrast. The Rigatoni with sausage ragu was watery and the nuts added a strange crunch that you don't really want in a ragu. The chicken was super sweet, and every element of the dish tasted exactly the same.The pacing was weird, empty plates would sit there for a long time, but everyone was very friendly.Overall it's a solid three, no reason to go back.