Food was good! Very flavorful mussels. Great service. The restaurant was very nicely decorated. A bit on the pricey side. read more

Bistro So - Mussels French onion - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Do not even think of coming here and not ordering the Camembert fondu! After a pleasant afternoon walking the streets of Williamsburg Brooklyn and going to the festival of Our Lady of Mt Carmel we of course had a. Hankering for French fare. Ok not really but we definitely were not feeling like walking In the baking sun and eating heavy street food. Luckily a block from our car was this wonderful little bistro that was calling to us and so was its AC! The waiter understood our plight and scurried over with 2 ice cold pitchers of water . I can't say enough about how attentive the staff was. So there is room upon room to choose from, with the back opening up to a new Moroccan lounge/ bar that we will definitely try soon. This vibe is the coolest I've been to In ages, just naturally chic without even trying. It reminded me of my college days in Greenwich village. We decided to sit in the rear which offered high powered ceiling fans and a covered outdoor patio that was protection from the outdoor sun and felt like we were sitting in the shade outside a French garden. We decided on the fondu and the kale and quinoa salad because we both didn't want to eat heavy. The honey definitely is some imported masterpiece, those bees must be the real queens because it had not one trace of anything artificial or store bought: perfectly sweet and fruity. The Camembert was melted exactly right and it was accompanied by apples and pecan slices. I was having a hard time decided which of these two delicious plates should get my undivided attention but Lucky for me I was well taken care of by my awesome partner and didn't have to vie for my food! The owner, as per my understanding hails straight from France and you can tell with her attention to every little detail on this superb menu. I'm going back without a doubt and experiencing another taste of France in Williamsburg read more

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Bistro Sol is the cutest little spot with a sexy, dark interior and a beautiful garden back patio. We stopped in late on a Wednesday for a glass of wine and a snack. i opted for the French Onion Soup ($14) which was impeccable - it had gooey Gruyere cheese, rich caramelized onions, croutons that soaked up the broth beautifully - and unfortunately, a giant FLY! I won't post a picture of the fly because no one wants to see that! Lol. When I brought the fly up, the staff were very apologetic and comped our meal. Overall - gorgeous interior, very kind and attentive staff, delicious food, though a bit high on the price point. read more

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This is one of those places where you happen to stumble upon it during your ventures and you can't resist because they have a display board outside advertising $11 spritzes. Which is precisely what happened to us. Bistro So is so open and airy, it was a worthwhile treat to just sit there in the outdoor spacing and people watch. We ordered an aperol spritz, a st germain spritz and a glass of orange wine to split and spent hours just vibing and chatting. The orange wine was very reminiscent of a white wine. And my St. Germain was a perfect balance of sweet and floral. For $18 for 1.5 drinks, its well worth a visit to at least savor some libations during the summer! read more

Bistro So - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Quite overpriced for what you get. Plenty of other French restaurants in the area that offer a similar vibe for the same price. The food wasn't that impressive either. Ordered the steak as my main - solid flavor but was quite chewy. Staff were really friendly, though. Don't have a great reason to return unfortunately. read more

Bistro So - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite new place! The food! The ambiance! The service! The music! This is my new place for date nights, girl nights, or family nights. Rodrigo was so welcoming and helpful. We showed up during the brunch hour which I am not a fan of. But they were accommodating to my order from the regular menu. I am only sorry I didn't take any pictures of the food to share the deliciousness of it all! Our two orders from the specials were the Burratina and the Short Ribs! I was only sorry I had to share the apps with my family. From the main menu we ordered the Rack of Lamb and the Beef Bourguignon. The sauce! The tender juicy meats. Yes!!! And because there always has to be room for dessert, we ordered the Crème Brulee, Tarte Tatin, and Lava Cake. I can't wait to return! read more

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Bistro So! Food was exceptional. Drinks were over flowing. Our guests raved about the cuisine and it was an excellent start to our wedding weekend! read more

Everything was fantastic. Food was delicious, service on point and a cute comfortable outdoor area. Music was just the right volume, loud enough to fill in silence but low enough for a full conversation. Taking off 1 star from the restroom, it was rather stinky as if it hasn't been disinfected in quite some time. read more

Had a great date night at Bistro So this past weekend. The two of us shared the escargots (fantastically garlicky), crab cakes, kale salad and the scallops. Everything was delicious but I would potentially skip the crab cakes. The waiters were attentive and made sure our huge plates didn't overtake our table. The one strange thing was that my boyfriend and I got menus that were different and both were different from what we are seeing online. I would just make sure that the menus are consistent as it made discussing the menu and ordering a tad confusing. read more

The food here achieves what many places only attempt. Their food quality remains unmatched. This place shows attention to design. The employees maintain friendly interactions. Not a bad spot for a casual dinner or if you are on your own, too. read more

Very cute place with more seating in the back but a bit more intimate in the front. Very shocked at how great the ravioles were, given it was a vegetarian option! The service was great, the drinks were also great, but unfortunately couldn't remember the names. We also got free shots at the end so that's always a nice plus! The cheese board was good for appetizers too. read more

Bistro So - Ravioles de royan - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came with my wife for a Saturday brunch. We came a couple days before Christmas when many folks are out of town and were seated immediately. They have a full bar, three drafts on tap, and a nice selection of wines by the glass with a focus on French reds. I opted or a Pinot noir. We shared their savoryarde crepe filled with potatoes, onions, and bacon. It's topped with melted Brie. Super savory and right up my alley. Probably the best savory crepe that I've had. Service was attentive and friendly. There was one gender neutral restroom. read more

Incredibly sexy restaurant with great food and a great staff. Came one night with a group of friends and had a great time. I had the escargot and she ordered the steak au pouv (spelling). The steak was perfectly cooked and the escargot was tender. The mixology was great too. Will be back soon read more

Bistro So - Steak au - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Big corner restaurant with beautiful back patio and cool atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service, with daily happy hour from 5PM to 7PM which includes some small plates and drinks, good deal. As appetizers we had the onion soup which was edible but, in my opinion it lacked flavor, cheese, onion, the bread inside and the traditional dark wine infused thick broth, so I don't think I would order that again. We also had the escargots which were perfect, delicious, the sauce was amazing, enough ratio of garlic and parsley, served with bread perfect combo, I loved them, probably the best dish of everything we tried. For mains we had the truffle mushroom risotto and the mussels in poulette sauce, the mussels were great the sauce delicious the portion reasonable and came with fries, that were very soggy so I focused on the mussels and ordered extra bread. The risotto was good, texture and flavor but the size was really small, definitely not the size of a main course. For drinks we had gin tonic, perfectly made and their happy hour lager which was delicious, generous glass and super cold. I would recommend going and I would come back, definitely try the escargots & the mussels. Seems like a fun place to be on a weekend night. read more

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I stopped in for a happy hour in this cute Williamsburg spot with a great view of the block and a breeze had a happy hour drink and really great crabcakes, but I love the peppercorn sauce with french fries. The most super delicious my bartender Caye was awesome. read more

Bistro So - FF w sauce and crab cakes, super yummy! - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service was quick and efficient. Pleasant staff. Pleasant, relaxing vibe. Casual enough for a date, yet cool enough to make it a nice one. Pleasant, classy music playing in the background. During dinner, the place gets really dark, so heads up about the minimal light. Good vibe if you want to get boozy and not focus in on your dinner partner's details. Burrattina was a refreshing start of our meal. Enjoyed the tomato compote/sauce it was served with, as that touch of acidity brought out the delicate nature of the tender burrata. Shaved almonds were an unexpected nice touch, to mix up the textures in this dish. Mussels in white wine were standard--nothing to remark upon. Steak with fries were tasty and satisfying. Delicious sauce that covered the steak. Good portion to feel full but not stuffed. Fries were very lightly salted, which is good news for anyone watching their sodium intake. A lot of people ordered burgers, which looked stunning and smelled sooooo good. Would return to try. read more

Super cute little French restaurant in Williamsburg. My boyfriend and I were looking for a wine bar to have a drink before a concert and this place was perfect! Too bad we had dinner prior because everything on the menu looked delicious. They have authentic French dishes like steak au poivre, beef tartare, and French onion soup. They have a happy hour, which we sadly just missed, with $10 glasses of wine and cocktails from 5-7. They have a beautiful outside courtyard with tables for a perfect date night. Cannot wait to visit again! read more

Bistro So - the interior of a restaurant - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing Bistro Great service, food and ambience as well as excellent music 5+ stars highly commend read more

Tonight I stopped to meet the owner to set up a future brunch event. The owner is pleasant and accommodating. I truly enjoyed our chat. The French onion soup had great cheese pull and was so darn tasty. I ordered a salmon burger before I had the soup and really shouldn't have because the soup was so filling. I decided to taste the burger and fries even though I knew most of it would be dinner for the next day. Well my belly was so happy I did. I ended up finish off the fries. That salmon burger was seasoned to perfection. My compliments to the chef. The vibe was just right. They played great music you can chair dance to or get up and dance. I'll definitely be back. Oh the waiter was super cool and made me honey mustard and gave me creme brûlée to try. I gave him a great tip to show my appreciation. read more

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Went here for brunch yesterday and ordered the arugula salad with a raspberry truffle vinaigrette and lightly breaded chicken breast. It was AMAZING. The food here is fantastic. The staff are friendly and the ambience is perfect for a Sunday Brunch. read more

Spontaneously stopped into Bistro So on a Saturday afternoon because they had a HH including $11 espresso martinis! It's a cutely decorated and intimate area and the drinks were delicious! We also got truffle fries to split. Would highly recommend this for an affordable and laidback HH! read more

Bistro So - Espresso Martinis - $11 during HH! - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great evening with family. The food was excellent and served well timed. The drinks were also creative and not too overpriced. The musicians were having a great time and fit perfectly with the atmosphere. We were well taken care of and never in need of attention. read more

Fans of Pates et Traditions, your favorite restaurant owner and crepes are back!!! We used to frequent the French spot all the time at the other location before they closed and re-opened in a much larger spot with ample indoor and outdoor seating... and everything is as delicious and IG worthy as ever. Here is what you need to know: 1. The buckwheat crepes... still the only place outside of Paris and Montreal that delivers on the delicious flavor of savory crepes. 2. The space is as beautiful as ever. The vibes are a cross between a tropical paradise and a French cafe. There's heated garden seating and more seating indoors. 3. The perfect French Fries... 4. Delicious steak tartare and chicken mustard pasta. 5. A burger that can contend with the other ranked fancy burgers in the city. Run, don't walk to Bistro So. It delivers on both vibes and deliciousness! read more

The two friends that took me here at one point were eating here every weekend. And I can see why! The veggie benedict was one of the best I've had - the egg ran perfectly and the hollandaise sauce wasn't too pungent which I often see at brunch spots. The goat cheese fig crepe was also very tasty. We all wiped our plates clean! read more

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I was really excited when I heard that the owners of Pates et Traditions had reopened a few blocks away on Driggs at Bistro So. As far as I'm concerned, Pates et Traditions had some of the best galettes on either side of the Atlantic. I actually felt saddened walking by their empty storefront on Havemeyer after they closed. Unfortunately we didn't realize that the menu here has been substantially revamped to pivot away from crepes towards a more meat-heavy, traditional French brasserie menu. We came for dinner, but the crepes are now only available for brunch. As a vegetarian, the options were a little limited. The truffle gnocchi was creamy and I loved the texture of the fresh pasta, but it wasn't exactly what I was in the mood for. Although my omnivorous friend enjoyed his burger. Maybe I'm just nostalgic, but I hope they bring crepes back on to the all-day menu and can keep their vegetarian fan base! Especially since the vibe at their new space is so wonderful. read more

Awesome spot - super friendly staff, great food. Normally can get in without a reservation. Great for large parties too. Very dog friendly

My favorite new place! The food! The ambiance! The service! The music! This is my new place for date nights, girl nights, or family nights. Rodrigo was so welcoming and helpful. We showed up during the brunch hour which I am not a fan of. But they were accommodating to my order from the regular menu. I am only sorry I didn't take any pictures of the food to share the deliciousness of it all! Our two orders from the specials were the Burratina and the Short Ribs! I was only sorry I had to share the apps with my family. From the main menu we ordered the Rack of Lamb and the Beef Bourguignon. The sauce! The tender juicy meats. Yes!!! And because there always has to be room for dessert, we ordered the Crème Brulee, Tarte Tatin, and Lava Cake. I can't wait to return! read more

Bistro So - Just the specials of the day. - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love food here. We ordered Tuna tartare and chicken pasta, steak with pepper sauce and nutella crepe. Pasta cooked perfectly with rich well seasoning sauce and tuna tartare are delightful. read more

We had such high hopes for this well decorated new spot. Typical drink menu. $10 happy hour beers. The food was just disappointing. The burger was just too small of a patty on an oversized bun. The creamy chicken pasta was more like something we could have cooked at home. And the steak tartare was great. It feels unfortunate that otw home everyone was saying how great the fries were. Not the entrees. Not the drinks. Sad but true. Hope to come back maybe next summer and give it another try. read more

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Tried out this new spot in Wburg last night. The atmosphere was really elegant and cozy, the servers were all very friendly, but unfortunately the dish that I ordered (hanger steak) was not great. Ordered the steak cooked medium and it came probably medium rare and extremely chewy. Fries were very good. read more

Bistro So - Hanger steak - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We went here for a Friday night date night. It's a quaint spot but we never felt crowded. There were plenty of tables set for parties ranging from 2-6. We were immediately greeted by the host, who was incredibly kind. Speaking to him put a smile on our faces. When we were seated, they gave us a heads up that their credit card machine was down, so we had the option of cash or venmo. While the machine was back up before we left and we were able to pay with a card, I really appreciated that they were so up front about the limitation before we looked at the menu or ordered. We ordered the escargot, melomozza salad (melon/mozzarella/prosciutto/pesto), beef tartare, and steak frites. The portions were plentiful and everything was prepared to perfection. read more

Great escargot and French onion soup! They also have a great happy hour for wine beer and cocktails - until 7pm. Servers and staff are always kind. read more

it's hard to write a review in a way when everything is perfect. We had the best experience here. A+ all around. Williamsburg needed more French bistros, and now we got a few! In the former FADA space (but FADA was kind of a mess, with mediocre service and so-so food, wasting their beautiful expansive space) this is just a winner all around. I am so glad it is here. Dark, romantic, pretty but understated, with ice cold martinis, a friendly staff, and really serious cooking. One of the best burgers I've had in a while. The Foie gras was also superb. Great steak. The desserts are delectable. Everyone is just so friendly. Service isn't just good, it's instinctual. I never got to go to Pates et Traditions, despite living here for 7 years, so it's nice to see these *extremely talented super professional * owners expand their vision to this luscious creation. I will be back, for sure! When something works so well, there's a certain magic to it: you don't know why you're so happy, you don't want to leave, you're appreciating every bite, you want to be friends with your server, it's all here. Reminded me a bit of of the East Village's dearly departed Flea Market, but not as scrappy, and with better cooking. Absolutely worth your time and money. read more

We stopped in for lunch around 2 on a Saturday and were seated on the adorable patio area. At first I was pretty bumed to learn they no longer made the pan bagnat, it's my favorite sandwich to order in Nice. I went with the shakshuka instead and my partner and son shared the La Parisienne crepe. I also ordered a glass of rosé and my partner ordered a hard cider. Our meals were delicious and I'd definitely dine here again! read more

The many negative reviews of the ownership of this place are unfortunately 100% accurate. In trying to book a private event at this place, the owner never responded to email messages a single time without my following up with her for a response. She wanted me to venmo her a deposit without giving me clear details in regards to pricing or what was included in the quoted price for my event inquiry. In asking literally 8 times for a contract before offering her a deposit, she promptly ignored that request every single time, and her last message to me shamed me for asking questions in the first place and made me out to be the bad person. Reading other reviews of people being treated poorly by the staff here is quite unfortunate. Do not book a private event here unless you want to be treated with absolutely no respect throughout the whole process. read more

Bistro So is a great local spot. Nice bar. Friendly staff. Clean and sizable restrooms. Good layout. The menu is pretty traditional French but they have multiple crepe options depending on your taste. They also serve their burgers on a brioche with red onion and lettuce, tomato and cheese. Fries are top notch. Portion sizes are large and generous. Sodas are canned but served with a tall glass of ice in an ice cold can. Waters are in a glass bottle (which could be colder) and self poured after the first one. The places is really spacious considering the other restaurants in the area. The staff were even speaking French to each other which added to the ambiance. Decor here is well done. The dining rooms are connected but also separate from each other which help the place retain some intimacy. Good location for a date or even a business lunch. I'd love to try brunch here. Eclectic menu in a nice bright setting. read more

I was recommended by a friend to try this place. I had been looking at the menu and planning when to go. I sat outside in the back and enjoyed the foi gra, escargot, steak tartare , burrata and more . The ambiance was beautiful and made me feel like I flew to france . Every dish was tasty and just right. I ended with the creme brulee which was perfection. And the bartender made me an espresso martini for national coffee day. The service was friendly and made me feel at home from the hostess to the busboy food runner waiter all attentive and helpful. I can't wait to return with friends and share this amazing experience. Best of luck read more

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Place at slightly above capacity, kitchen is extremely slow. Sunday bartender treats people like she's doing them a huge favor --just overall unpleasant. Canceled and never going back. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Great service and owner. Enjoyed the pasta dish and salad last time I was there. We sat in the outdoor area which was lovely. Would recommend. read more

Bistro So - Salad - Brasseries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best meal I've had in a while! I had the mussels, crab cakes, camembert coulant, and two of their specials tuna tartare and steak. Every single thing was delicious! read more