I was predisposed to love this place. It has a welcoming, yet somewhat hidden vibe. It's got a layout that seems familiar, but it's still a bit surprising. It has a lovely backyard and spacious dining room for what at first glance seems like a hole in the wall. I'd stopped in once before and ate outside on a sunny day for just drinks. This time I came with my family for a quick dinner. We sat in the cosy dining room and were served by the owner, a friendly and humble gentleman who insisted we come back when we stopped by in the summer. To our delight, he remembered us! I ordered the lamb ragou pappardelle and my family split an order of fries. I found my dish to be surprisingly hearty, with a rich sauce that wasn't too heavy. The al dente pasta graced with a dollop of ricotta and fresh basil created a balanced dish that wanted neither salt nor pepper, and could be enjoyed as is. It warmed me thoroughly on the coldest December evening of the year. This place is a hidden gem that could use some local love. It's right close to my barber so I definitely will be back. read more

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I've been here once before for a drink and decided to come back here for dinner recently since it's right in my neighborhood. It's actually much larger in the back than I realized. Overall the food was pretty good; we shared a peach caprese salad and the gambas appetizer which were both delicious. I ordered the brisket which was also pretty flavorful and tender. All the food was also presented very artfully which caught me a bit by surprise. When we first arrived it was pretty empty so the server gave us a lot of attention, filling our glasses every couple minutes; however once more people arrived, it became very difficult to flag down the server for more water and the check, which took us probably almost 20 minutes of actively trying to wave him down. read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Brisket - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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First I'll start with the staff. Super friendly and accommodating and the bartender kept everyone at the bar entertained and engaged in conversation. I went for happy hour. The Italian Spritz was strong and tasted great. Truffle fries were amazing. The oysters were a bit gritty and on the smaller side but the mignonette sauce was a great addition. I decided to order the skirt steak as well. The steak was cooked perfectly, well seasoned. The same for the green beans. I wasn't a big fan of the texture of the mashed potatoes but alongside the green beans, it worked. read more

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Really good food and staff. The owner and bartenders make this place the perfect neighborhood bistro.

The bartender Pancho was awesome. Great company, and so accommodating. Kept us laughing the whole time! Will be coming back again soon. :)

Stumbled upon this place on a Sunday and went in for an early dinner/late lunch. Only ordered apps but everything was delicious. Only complaint was a few mussels had sand... Super flavorful and great menu selections. A bit pricier but great for a date night or special occasion. read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Korkscrew Bistro is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. I've been twice now--once for brunch with family and once for dinner with my husband--and both experiences were excellent. The food is consistently delicious, the specials are always worth trying, and the service is warm and attentive. It's hard to believe this place has only been open for 10 months because it already feels like a cornerstone of the community. The owners clearly care about what they do, and it shows in everything from the menu to the overall vibe. While the interior is a little kitschy, it adds to the charm, and the quality of the food more than makes up for it. With reasonable prices and such a welcoming atmosphere, Korkscrew Bistro is the kind of spot you hope every neighborhood has. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. It's places like this that make supporting local businesses so rewarding. read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Oxtail stew special - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Just had dinner here for the first time with a good friend who lives close by my husband and three visitors from Europe. The decor is superb, The service excellent, the menu fantastic, the food good, though my palate needs a touch more seasoning. In the cozy dining room, we ate, talked and laughed our way through three hours. The music is good too. We will be back. read more

Friendly staff and delicious food, the ox tail empanadas were amazing!!! Great space!

The service is the first thing you'll notice at Korkscrew- you feel genuinely welcomed and wanted! The food is delicious - so fresh, so well executed, with interesting and new combinations. Brunch and dinner are top notch! While they don't yet have their liquor license, the wine selection is wonderful and the owner is happy to recommend, which I always love. And you wouldn't know they didn't have a liquor license because the wine based cocktails are so yum! The bar is the type you could sit at forever. And the back room/dining area is bright and lovely. The art is from local artists. Can't recommend this place enough :) read more

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For a somewhat limited menu, I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I ordered a vegetarian burger and it was actually quite meaty in texture and flavorful through and through. One of the better vegetarian burgers I've had. The portions are huge--I felt like I was eating for an hour straight. It's a large space and generally pretty empty when I went, so you should have no problem getting a table. Nothing particularly unique that makes me want to come back, but worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood and want a good dinner spot. read more

Amazing food, attentive service, great atmosphere. This is my favorite place in NYC to have a meal. It's rare that you find a place that is this good and isn't impossible to get a table and at least twice as expensive. Highly recommend you eat here before you're unable to get a table. read more

My wife and I found this place on out date night. It is like stepping into a wine bistro in europe. We fell in love with the decor. The owner took care of us. He was extremely nice and has an extreme knowledge of wine. He blew is away with his wine background. He paired our wine perfectly with our meals. I had the Pan seared red snapper turmeric cauliflower puree. Which was out of this world. My wife had the beet salad which was so fresh and delicious. This is our new go to date nite spot! So happy they are here!!! read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Pan seared red snapper with Turmeric cauliflower puree! Ammmmazing! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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stopped by for a late dinner with a friend randomly. found delicious, simple, but well-executed food at a reasonable price for NYC cocktails are 12-13 dollars (in 2025??? insane) well-balanced and not inventive, but sometimes you're not trying to drink salmon and dill flavored martinis. got the chicken, string beans, sweet potato fries, and oxtail empanadas to split. empanadas are a must, and remind me of (in the best way) the flavor of tj mini tacos lmao. service is great, vibes are cozy, easy to grab a spot. would wanna come back to try other stuff on their menu kinda popped off on the ordering for 2 but $52 pp with a drink each and we were struggling to finish read more

Excellent service. Christiane was a phenomenal server, passionate about food & wine. The food was superb. We had the beef skewers for an app, my wife had the butternut squash ravioli special and I had the roasted half chicken. Everything was fabulous. Highly recommend this place if you're in Brooklyn! read more

Love this place. Food is great. Waiter was very responsive. Perfect First Leg of a family birthday celebration. Mama was very satisfied.

Finally! An amazing brunch spot in Bed-Stuy! My wife and I have been craving a place with good food and bottomless mimosas. She loves the octopus hash when they have it on special. We've also been here for dinner and love the buratta salad. Highly recommended for brunch and dinner alike! read more

Wow! I am absolutely blown away by this lovely restaurant. It's tucked away on a well-known street, in a well-known location in Brooklyn but in an area where there isn't much activity going on in terms of businesses. With that being said, I love how low-key it is. Based on this, no one would know that they have absolutely delicious food, which means a lot considering that there were four people in our party and everyone devoured their food and throughly enjoyed it as well. I had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was perfectly seasoned and textured. Even the fruit that came with the meal was fresh and the perfect portion. Another thing I liked about the restaurant was that there was something on the menu for everyone and those in our party who preferred healthier options were able to seamlessly order something for themselves. Our waiter was attentive, quick, and patient. The restaurant owner/manager greeted us in a friendly and professional manner when we arrived and when we left. It feels like the goal of the restaurant was to make sure everyone was good at all times, as in, they were big on service. I also loved the ambiance of the place because they have a nice little bar in the front and several tables in a much larger area in the back. Plus, the restroom was clean, comfortable and had warm water AND soap available. The restaurant overall felt homey and cozy. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular there. May the restaurant bloom and prosper in so many good ways. I hope it becomes a Brooklyn staple. read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Brunch menu - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Lovely place. Felt spacious and relaxed. Had oysters and roast chicken and a glass of a lovely snappy white wine our server picked for me. Oysters were delicious w just a dab of their special green sauce, chicken was ample and perfect, with a wonderful light pool of sauce. My friend had the gnocchi, and approved. (The gnocchi were good but i was glad i got the chicken ha!) read more

This place is an absolute hidden gem. The food is amazing and in perfect portions. The service is attentive and friendly. The decor is spacious and colorful, I felt very comfortable in the space. We came in for brunch, I had the chorizo hash special and my wife had the French toast. The chorizo hash blew my mind!! It stands apart as one of the best brunch dishes I've had in a long time. The hash potatoes were so tender and the chorizo imparted the perfect flavor profile. I sincerely hope they add it to the main menu because I will definitely be back!! The French toast was fluffy with plenty of butter and syrup. Everything was so great, I wish I wasn't full haha read more

We loved this place! Great atmosphere-classy yet casual, great service, and delicious food! We went for brunch and loved the menu. I also appreciate when food is very visually appealing as it is here. We had fun brunch cocktails also. I can't wait to go back and try the dinner menu and the wine list looked great! read more

Korkscrew Bistro - French toast - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Very tasty and lovely restaurant . You haven't been for brunch yet but u would love too.

Service - Chris was very attentive and recommendations were spot on. Ambiance- Clean and oasis atmosphere. Food- compliments to the chef...Fresh, Flavorful, and filling. Everything we had was tasty! read more

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It's hard to review this place. When we walked in everyone was friendly and seemed happy to see us until we met our waiter who had no personality at all!!! He did not introduce himself, was very militant, we tried to order a soup after the appetizers were entered and he indirectly told us that it could not or should not be done. We also heard: 'I already told you' or 'like I said before' responses to any questions that were asked more than once. Thankfully the food was good. However we will not return to deal with the Soup Nazi. Good luck with your establishment. read more

Just dined at Korkscrew and want to share my gratitude for a good meal, good drinks and even better service. The space is beautiful and welcoming, the people working are inviting and to top it all off, everything i ate was amazing. This spot is still relatively new, so i hope people catch more wind of them, but im glad I did. The watermelon salad was to die for and even though I rarely order burgers, i ordered one and it was fantastic and perfectly cooked. I couldn't recommend this place more, you are sure to have a wonderful time. read more

A fabulous new local spot for fantastic wines, great food, diverse menu and awesome staff- highly recommend !!!

Frites Wednesdays are a must!!!! I've been waiting on this place to open forever, but boy did they deliver! Starting with spacious dining room perfect for small AND large parties, to amazing service by Chris himself, to the wine list that feels more curated than at a wine bar, to ambiance and sophisticated music playlist, and of course The kitchen! I truly don't understand why you can still just walk-in and not wait on reservation for weeks. Freshest oysters, tuna tostada that's enough for two to share and is just perfectly made, steak frites and chicken were the superb quality meat and delicious, with freshly cut shoestring fries, and then the creme brûlée that took my soul to heaven! I'm out of words how good their chef is! Definitely coming back and telling all my people!! read more

Absolutely delicious!! We got the truffle fries and a daily special and I was blown away by how delicious the butternut squash soup was. The thin cut of the truffle fried and dip and magnificent. The staff was also very kind and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My favorite restaurant in the world!! I love the food, Pancho the bartender is so sweet and makes the best drinks. Chris the owner treats me like family! read more

If you want an intimate ambiance, you must stop here. The food is great the drinks are great and the owner and the staff are so welcoming you don't want to leave. Go see Chris the owner you won't be disappointed read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Place is great to sit and have dinner and lots of drinks! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

We live in the neighborhood and absolutely love this spot. The menu and specials are great and the happy hour prices are excellent. The staff and owner are friendly and super accommodating especially to our 14 month old daughter. We come here often right after we pick her up from daycare for a nice evening snack and a drink or two. 5/5 would recommend. read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Hqppy hour fare - truffle fries and meat balls - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome venue with lots of seating and drink options. Wait staff was amazing and super attentive. Didn't try any entree's however if you're into getting a bunch of appetizers every single thing on their menu was amazing especially the mussels!!! Will definitely be back to try more of the menu read more

Love the staff, and the food is great! It's a great spot in the neighborhood. Keep up the amazing work!

Amazing food and even better service. Could not recommend this restaurant enough. Just visiting Brooklyn for the week and I have to say this is a must try if you're in the area. Thank you Korkscrew Bistro for a fantastic evening with my family! read more

Korkscrew Bistro - Half Roast Chicken 10/10 - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was Delicious, Server was extremely welcoming & informative on specials. Decor of this establishment is beautiful.

Korkscrew Bistro Wine & Beer: A Flavorful Haven Nestled on bustling Tompkins Avenue, Korkscrew Bistro Wine & Beer awaits your arrival in Spring 2024. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a vibrant atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, setting the stage for an unforgettable flavor adventure. The Highlights: Food: The culinary offerings at Korkscrew Bistro are nothing short of exceptional. From delectable small plates to hearty mains, each dish is crafted with care. The flavors dance on your palate, leaving you craving more. Service: The attentive and friendly service adds an extra layer of delight. The staff's passion for wine and beer shines through, making your dining experience truly memorable. Music: The carefully curated playlist sets the perfect backdrop. Whether you're sipping a bold red or indulging in a flight of locally sourced beers, the music enhances the ambiance without overpowering conversation. Would We Go Back? Absolutely! Korkscrew Bistro Wine & Beer is more than just a place to dine--it's an immersive journey through carefully curated vintages and craft brews. Uncork your curiosity and savor the essence of Brooklyn's newest libation destination. Location: 165 Tompkins Ave, New York, NY 11206 Hours: Check their website for the latest hours of operation.Additional Amenities: Outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials. Remember, this review is based on what it is, and for what it is, Korkscrew Bistro Wine & Beer is definitely the best of its kind. read more

Great staff , great service , amazing food ( the oxtail empanadas wow ) and great wine selection

Delicious food and nice service. We ordered take out and it was on time and we felt like returning another time to sit down in the restaurant. read more

The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They provided excellent recommendations and ensured that our dining experience was seamless from start to finish. read more

This place is absolutely incredible. The service is fantastic and everyone is just so kind. Food and drinks are delicious!! I'm blessed to live close by it because now I go every week :) Thank you! read more