Sailor

Sailor, yes please. Sailor is a cozy little spot, nestled on a corner in Fort Greene. We didn't have a reservation, however, they accept walk-ins for their bar area. We were in line on a Sunday, 20 minutes before they opened and we were lucky enough to get a seat for two at the bar. They check all the boxes here:* Great music* Fantastic service* Cozy vibes* Incredible foodI was undecided which dish I was going with for brunch and asked our server what she'd recommend out of the two I had narrowed down. With confidence, she recommended the Turkish Eggs & Flatbread. When I tell you the flavors of this dish had me going crazy... wow, wow, wow! This is a must order - there's absolutely no question about it. So good, I've added this dish to my "best dishes of 2025 list". I'll be curious to see where it falls on the list by the time the end of the year is here but confident it will make the top 5, if not, top 3.To close out the order, my friend ordered their French toast - got an order of fries to split along with a cappuccino & an americano. The reviews are on point - Sailor is a must visit in Brooklyn. I've head good things about their dinner menu as well & hope to make it back to give it a shot soon.

Food was so goodBest french toast i've ever had! Service was a bit slow. Took a while to get our bill

I had been wanting to try Sailor for brunch for months and I was lucky enough to snag a reservation for two on a Sunday at 2pm via the Resy notify feature. We were lucky since I believe the last seating for which they usually have brunch is 2pm on weekends. The place is super cute-- the smoky red, rustic brick exterior, the large windows that let in plenty of natural light, the dark hardwood planks on the ceiling, the navy blue accents, nautical artwork: it truly makes you feel inside a boat. We were seated almost immediately in the dining room and our waitress came by to hand us menus and water. Service was very nice and they answered all our questions about the menu. One thing to note is that for a party of 2 or 3 they do want you out of there within 1 hour which feels a little short, especially if you've been waiting months to come here. For this reason, they also have a policy that food will come out as it is ready (we wanted to save the French toast for dessert to enjoy it fresh without savory distractions but this simply was not possible which was mildly disappointing). Nonetheless, the food was undeniably excellent. We tried:- Caesar salad: Super fresh and crispy lettuce with generous caesar dressing, parmesan, and full anchovies. The anchovies were surprisingly not as salty as I expected and added a very nice aesthetic to the dish. It also came with croutons that were simply divine: super crispy, and garlicky. - Turkish eggs: this dish was phenomenal! Two perfectly poached eggs served over a bed of garlicky yogurt that went really nicely with the silky egg yolks. The eggs came with some spiced oil which had some smoky paprika, and definitely some chili flakes that gave it a nice spicy kick. I could not identify the other spices but the mix was very warm and comforting. It came with this very flaky, yet chewy, and warm sesame flatbread on the side to scoop up all the delicious elements of the dish. Would order again. - Sailor burger: Another hit, this burger was just amazing! The meat had a delicious flavor, and had the right amount of fat to be tender and decadent without being too greasy. It came with some caramelized onions that complemented the umami flavors of the meat well, as well as some cheddar to add another layer of savory creaminess. This came with fries that were exceptionally well done-- the fries were perfectly salted and were very crispy. The bun in which the burger came had a very nice heartiness to it which I think made the burger even more delicious. It provided the perfect plain, rustic base for the rich patty. One of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Does not feel too heavy and is good to share.- French toast: this is a must! The thick brioche comes perfectly grilled, with an almost caramelized crispy exterior and a pillowy, soft interior that is reminiscent of bread pudding. The toast comes with generous amounts of maple syrup, although surprisingly it is not as sweet as you may think! It comes with some light vanilla cream on top to balance it all. This is the best french toast I have had in the city, no question. Would come back just for this. The portion size is not as big so it good to share with one other person. 100/10! Overall, the food was amazing and I would definitely come back to have it again. Downsides I would say are 1) the policies of table time, which I wish could be extended even to 1.5 hours for parties of 2-3 to be able to enjoy that French toast for dessert and enjoy more of the ambiance during the meal in general, and 2) the price, which I think is made up for by their exceptionally high quality ingredients. I still think this place is 100% worth the hype and look forward to trying their dinner service + returning for brunch in the future!

Had a great time at Sailor! Amazing vibe and atmosphere. Great staff very accomodating and friendly. Overall experience was great. Individually some of the food was average for the quality we were expecting. Highlights was definitely the dessert!

Recently had brunch here and it lives up to the quality of their dinner service. Incredible flavors and each dish is so well executed. Their burger can stand up to any in the city. Their fries are perfect. Their fermented hot sauce is so good, we asked for more on the side in order to try with other bites.

Holy cow Sailor has the best french toast I've ever tasted! The texture was melt-in-the-mouth, with a seared outside that was perfection. The sauce was indulgent and blended well with the fluffy insides of the pancake.The burger was also super solid -- not too heavy and cooked just right (true medium rare).The interior gets lots of natural light and is pleasant to dine with friends. The server was also chatty and friendly.

Had wanted to try this place for a while so when a brunch reservation came up, thought I may as well give it a shot. Because I hadn't realized the menus were different, I went in with pretty low expectations when I did see the brunch menu. Happily, I was very wrong and the entire meal was a delight. Started off with the ginger cake which was, in all honesty, the most "meh" part of the meal. The cake itself is very dense, almost chewy, which to be fair was described to me in detail when I asked the server about it. Just not really my style of cake -- but the vanilla cream it was served with, oh my God, I could eat that with a spoon right out of a jar and then lick the very last molecule up because to waste even a particle of that gorgeous flecked beauty of a cream would be a crime. Apparently, it's also served with the French toast, so that will be my next order there. My husband got the burger which is easily a top 5 burger in the city. Succulent, perfectly cooked and this amazing rich savory aftertaste (from the caramelized onions maybe?) I got the eggs with the pita and the pita was this beautiful puffed up wonder and the eggs were perfectly runny and served in a puddly little combo of spicy oil and yogurt. I'm getting hungry thinking of it again. So all in all, fabulous. Still looking forward to trying dinner, but will certainly return for brunch.

A year in, Sailor is better than ever. One of the most exciting new restaurants it is worth the trip to Brooklyn and I don't mean from Manhattan, I mean from LA, London, wherever. Gabriel Stulman and April Bloomfield have created a special place and you need to go, it's just that simple.

This review is for weekend brunch. I know this place has a lot of hype. Not sure I quite understand all the hype (wouldn't necessarily wait for a long time for a table), but it's a great brunch option and I'll be back. Highly recommend setting Resy notifys - I got multiple notifications for brunch openings by doing that. Ambiance / Service: very casual, has a quaint neighborhoody feel. Rustic nautical vibes. I saw lots of families with younger children dining here. There is outdoor seating (not covered so really only good when the weather is nice). Restaurant isn't very big so I don't think it would be ideal for a party larger than 6. Service was great. Food: ordered the below between 2 people. -Caesar Salad: I would order again. Croutons were good and dressing was flavorful. Had a nice tang to it. -French Toast: I feel like this is a must. It's not very big, but it was perfect to share. Not sure I'd want as my sole entree. Texture is similar to a soufflé. Despite what it looks like, it wasn't overly sweet. -Sailor Burger: slightly undercooked for me. We asked for medium and it was medium rare. Aside from that, this was good and I would order again. Not too big, but quite hearty. It kind of reminds me of french onion soup.

TLDR: finally went for lunch, beautiful and casual neighborhood spot, with good food!SETTING: made a lunch res for 12pm. We arrived a few minutes early and there was already a bit of a line with people waiting to walk in. The hype around Sailor is REAL! The restaurant looks smaller than it is inside- they have spaced out tables / fit a lot into a tighter space and the restaurant is beautiful/airy yet cozy at the same time. Perfect for family, dates, friends.FOOD: we ordered the deviled eggs, gentleman's dip (anchovy dip), the burger and quiche. The deviled eggs had a copious amount of Mayo that was a bit much (even as a Mayo lover!!). The anchovy dip was also quite salty- which is to be expected but I wanted a garnish or something that could cut through the salt. The burger was quite salty as well. However I don't mind salt and will say the burger was absolutely delicious! The quiche was a perfect texture and very tasty as well. SERVICE: our server was very sweet and attentive. No notes.VERDICT: great little neighborhood spot I am sure will be around for a long time.