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    Bar Tabac

    3.6 (678 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Malbec bottle and PLANCHE DE FROMAGE
    Melissa C.

    Cheese was too funky, arguably not good. Bread was a bit too hard. Wine was fine. If you like a cellar vibe, this is a great spot. A dark, quiet place to chat over a bottle of wine.

    Rubbery Calamari
    James M.

    The service and ambiance here are nice. The drinks were decent, acceptable, good enough. The one dish we had was embarrassing. We ordered the fried calamari and it was made from pre fried then frozen calamari rings that were not cooked properly. A rubbery mess. A real disappointment when friends told us this place was really good.

    Salmon burger
    Pat E.

    If you are in brooklyn, this neighborhood spot is great. We had early lunch on Friday. Not crowded. Sat outside on a nice early spring day. Small outdoor seating provides all the sights and sound of the city. Service was prompt and attentive. The fried calamari appetizer was a STANDOUT. Crispy, intentionally seasoned and stretchy interior. Too dam good. The chicken and salmon sandwhichs were the best we had. Everthing including the bread and toppings were fresh and flavorful. Steak frites were what you expect. A-OK. Worth coming to Bar Tabac!

    French Fries.
    Cindy Z.

    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.

    Steak Frites
    Peter D.

    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.

    Delicious arugula beat salad, and mussels.  Glass of Bordeaux, French martini. We are very happy with our lunch.
    Gretchen P.

    We are very happy with our meal. Great service and nice sidewalk spot for lunch. French martini was delicious.

    Burger Bar Bar Tabac
    Max B.

    While I love Bar Tabac, there's not very much Parisian or French about this place, except for the food, I'm speaking mostly of the ambience. The escargot was excellent, and the burger was average. If I remember correctly, I got the burger medium rare, with Gruyère cheese, and bacon. It was a tad bit underwhelming, but the escargot was so good that I made up for it. The service was excellent, they accommodated me and my three dogs outside with little to no issues.

    Burger Bar Tabac

    I came here for dinner and the service was very slow, but the main reason I'm writing this review is they served us a cheeseburger with completely raw ground beef. I called the waiter over and showed him and asked if it was intended to be like this, and he just asked "do you want us to cook it more". We said no and we'd just like to send it back and get the check. There weren't any apologies really and we still ended up paying $65 for 2 drinks and a salad.

    Nicoise Salad
    Agta B.

    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 food And good value and nice atmosphere. Service is friendly but a bit slow since they tend to get busy.

    Fries
    Johanna B.

    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.

    Love the bar
    Tiffany H.

    I love this place. Great corner location. It's in one of my favorite locations in Carroll gardens/ Borem Hill. Even after I moved away I always come back to this area. Across the street there is my favorite nail salon Dashing Diva ( see my Sep review). So after I get a mani pedi, I stop by here for happy hour. Except on 7/14! I stopped by n it was Bastille day! There was live Caribbean mystic outside, and no happy hour. I found out too late, No matter, I was already seated, the place was decorated w French flags "viva la France", very festive! Je adore ! My daughter had the tuna tartar, she said it was very good. Tuna tartar was over bed of seaweed topped w guac & chips. I only had Fries w sparking Rosé. Perfect for summer afternoon. See you next time. Au revoir !

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    Went in for a nice glass of Chablis at the bar and to watch the baseball game. Quaint little spot. I loved it.

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    Great food and ambience. Servers always wonderful. I'm a regular for a reason! Get the escargot

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