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    Bernie's

    4.4 (208 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BERNIE'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mozzarella sticks
    Jules P.

    The wait was so long and i don't know if the food was worth the wait but it was certainly very good food! Buzzing atmosphere and hot tip- you can put your name in at the bar separately from the front host for a potentially shorter wait. You just have to stay in and mill around while you wait rather than leave and go somewhere else

    Burger
    Hayne K.

    I'm sorry... I did not enjoy my time at Bernie's. The food is obviously good bc it's a burger... and mozz sticks... and grease and how could that not be good but that's it. There is literally nothing that makes it stand out that justifies the price and wait associated with it. The burger is comparable to 5 guys... and chilis has a better mozzerella stick. I'd rather get a salad from the Amish market on 45th for $8

    Bar Area
    Parker G.

    I love Bernie's. I classic, super popular spot in Brooklyn...but never acts too good for anyone and always tries their best to make room for any visitors. I had such a fun time here. Granted, I mostly came for some pre-gaming activities before going into midtown Manhattan, so I don't have any personal experience with the food here, but from as far as I can share, I had an amazing time when it came to the drinks and vibes. The service itself is impeccable - everyone is so friendly, accommodating, and hospitable. I also love the selection of brews here, and....yeah! You know, I just had a really great time!! Good drinks, and amazing vibes! I highly recommend! And yes, I would love to return in the future and try out the food. Either way, my advice for now is a resounding YES for visiting!

    Shannon S.

    I've had Bernie's on my list for a while now, and I finally had the chance to go with my friend on a Saturday night for dinner. It's walk-in so be prepared for a wait, especially if you're going during the peak time or weekend. We walked up and it was packed, so we put our name down with the hostess and went for a drink nearby. Fortunately, there are a bunch of cocktail bars and breweries nearby within walking distance. We came back around the expected time that we would be able to get seated, and we were seated outside. The vibes were a cozy, casual yet sophisticated diner experience, and the food reflected that as well. My friend and I ended up sharing the Caesar salad, onion rings, and their popular chicken Parm over two dirty vodka martinis. It was absolute perfection. We ate every last bite. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed and tangy, and the chicken Parm was decadent. The onion rings were not at all greasy and were crisp on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. My friend and I were talking the next day and still raved about how good that dinner was. The service was efficient and the staff is friendly all around. I can't wait to go back again soon.

    Emily D.

    Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in New York. This place is such a fun vibe to drink with a big crew and grab dinner. It is walk in only though so I recommend going early to put your name down and then grabbing a drink at their bar. I wasn't even hungry when I ordered but ended up cleaning my plate!

    Mozzarella Sticks
    Danielle P.

    Finally made it to Bernie's after lots of pre-planning and strategizing the line, and I'm annoyed to report that it's as good as everyone says it is. Came here on a Saturday and started waiting at around 3:30 pm. There was already a decent line, so I was getting a little nervous at this point. We were able to grab bar seats when the place opened at 4 pm, which were fine. Ambiance is old school with lots of wood. Our bartender was great and really on the ball. He took care of us right away and took the time to explain the menu to us and make recommendations. I ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olives which really hit the spot. We started out with baked clams and mozzarella sticks. The backed clams were 10/10, mozzarella was good but honestly I would skip these next time to make room for the main attractions. I got the chicken piccata which was delicious, sauce was incredible, chicken was pounded and breaded expertly. We also had the eggplant parm which was well constructed, red sauce was everything it should be and nothing else. It was my birthday, so the bartender treated us to espresso martini shots and brought out a tiramisu with a candle in it. 10/10 experience, I'm annoyed to say that I would wait on line for this place again.

    Wedge salad
    Vy T.

    We got rained out and I couldn't take a good picture of the chicken parm & vinegar chicken. The wedge salad was lathered in blue cheese. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but was able to eat this since the blue cheese flavor was faint. The bacon carried this dish. The bacon was really good. Not too salty and meaty. The bacon was the best thing we had all night. The chicken parm was average and the vinegar chicken was also average. I wouldn't wait for any of the dishes I had. The host was really nice and managed to move us inside during the rain. There was no wait for outdoor seating and 1 1/2 hour wait for indoor seating on a Tuesday evening.

    chicken parm and mushroom
    Edwin R.

    A solid place with solid food and service. Ordered the chicken parm which was hearty and well flavored. The octopus is also tasty. The wait times can get pretty insane and I don't the place warrants waiting that long but if you can find a quiet time to go it's quite enjoyable.

    Kais S.

    Bernie's has been on my must try list for a while now, finally was able to do it. Nice dive bar/ expensive restaurant feel with an incredible ambiance. You will find it dimly lit and need the candles on the table to help you read the menu. But it's part of the incredible vibe. The service is amazing and the servers are on point. You can color and draw on your wax paper on the table while you wait with crayons. As for the food the chicken parm was big and big enough to feed 3 people so keep that in mind when ordering. Full of cheese and a thin chicken layer underneath all of that cheesy goodness. Old school chicken parm which awesome for 33 bucks. 8/10 The burger was solid not great. 7/10 due to so much chuck and gristle in the patties. Adding honey mustard as a dipping sauce was a brave choice but one that worked.

    Vinegar chicken
    Laura Jean O.

    Great experience a little pricy but customer service and flavor are on point. I ordered the vinegar chicken and was not disappointed. Bartenders are super sweet and laid-back, great crowd. Outdoor seating available.

    Vinegar chicken
    Jina P.

    Bernie's is walk in early but it wasn't too hard to get a table for four on Tuesday at 6. The ambience of Bernie's is dark and there's so music playing so it could be tough to hear people at times. It's not too bad though. There's even crayons at each table for doodling. In terms of the food, we got 1/2 vinegar chicken, eggplant parm, onion rings, and baked clams. My favorites were tied between the vinegar chicken and eggplant parm. In terms of the portions, it was enough but I think some people were left a little hungry afterwards. Overall, it didn't blow my mind as much as I hoped but I would definitely come back again.

    Alan S.

    I finally made it to the much-beloved Bernie's, which despite the crowds around the bar and hour long waits seems to have maintained some of the simplistic coziness - paired with well-executed eats - that caused it to rise to fame. By some twist of fate I've been eating a lot of eggplant Parmesan as of late, but that wasn't going to stop me from ordering the epic $28 portion here. The eggplant is served with a sweet (perhaps slightly smoky?) tomato gravy and a generous serving of both cheese and olive oil. It's a very satisfying dish. I'm not sure I would wait an hour and a half for a table here, so I would recommend a seat or two at the bar on a weeknight.

    Outside
    Shannon F.

    Finally got to try Bernie's and it was an incredible experience. I checked in and put my groups information down around 5/5:15 and they told us about 2 hours. We were seated at 7:30 but we got drinks nearby and had a drink outside the restaurant for the last 30 minutes of us waiting. I really don't know what my favorite part of the meal was everything was so good. We got the onion dip, wings, mozz sticks, wedge salad, ceaser salad, burgers, chicken parm, and vinegar chicken and lots of dirty martinis ... SO GOOD. My only regret is being too full for dessert

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    Best food, best vibe, best service!!! 12/10 everything. Only spot worth a vegetarian burger x

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    Casual but intimate table service. Fun booth seating comfortable for a group of four! Caesar Salad is amazing! Fries cooked to perfection!

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    Can you order takeout?

    Hello! At this time, we do not offer any takeout. We do have 20 seats outside of you prefer outdoors. We hope to see you soon :)

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