Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bernie's

    4.4 (205 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

    Bernie's Photos

    Business Info

    BERNIE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Bernie's

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Bernie's

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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

    Lemon ice box pie
    Gab G.

    Put our name in at 6:23 on a Thursday, and our party of 3 was seated outside at 7:54 (we went to Eavesdrop for a drink in between). We ordered martinis (fantastic), then shared: + Mozzarella sticks + wedge salad + Cheeseburger deluxe + Crispy eggplant parm + Lemon ice box pie + Bernie's brownie sundae The burger was a letdown, but otherwise the food was really good. Desserts were actually my favorite, followed by the eggplant parm. Mozz sticks were also great!

    Shrimp cocktail
    Kristina K.

    Charming retro diner vibes and friendly service. The dirty martini was spot-on, and the shrimp cocktail, while fresh and nicely presented, felt a bit pricey for what it was. Nostalgic spot perfect for a low-key nightcap on a late weeknight.

    entrance

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    13 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kais S.
    11
    141
    78

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maya F.
    4
    197
    111

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rachel W.
    1042
    41
    5

    5 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Ask the Community - Bernie's

    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 :)

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    Red Rover

    Red Rover

    5.0
    (7 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    One of the most creative and cool coffee-boozy bars in Brooklyn! Even if you are not a fan of…read morecoffeehouses with booze options, it's worth stopping by to soak in the vibe. There is local artwork on the wall (for sale if that is your goal), there are dozens of seats between couches, tables and even an old wooden desk from the 1930's. There's also a great outdoor patio with some covered tables and chairs. Effortless cool, this is it. Coffee: 5/5. We had the espresso and cortado. Both were rich and dark, and came in a nice porcelain cup. We appreciate the small touches, because coffee in paper cups is just not as tasty. Ambiance: 5/5. The decor is perfect for creative types looking for remote work locations. Plush couches, small high top tables with bankers lights, and a few long coffee tables makes this place ideal for work or socializing. The noise level on a Sunday afternoon was muted, but it might be louder during weekdays. Value: 5/5. The prices are well below market value for Greenpoint, about $1-$2 less than other coffee bars. And they have so many mocktails under $10! Wow it's like 2018 in here!

    Red River checks all the boxes when it comes to a coffee. The atmosphere is very chill with…read morenumerous seating options to meet the needs of whomever walks in. Cozy couches, nice indoor tables, comfortable outdoor tables too. The coffee was rich and smooth. Not sure who their roaster is, but my latter was a nice full bodied blend. It really hit the spot. My wife likes her lattes with some spice and not every place can meet that request. Red Rover had cayenne which they sprinkled on her latte and for her it was just the right mix. Not too spicy but not wimpy either. Red Ricer is worth a visit if you want great coffee served with a warm coffee house vibe.

    Photos
    Red Rover
    Bathroom is clean and chic
    Bathroom is clean and chic
    Red Rover

    See all

    Bernie's - newamerican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...