Food: Food is delicious here! We were a group of 5 and were able to try a variety of appetizers and entrees. For appetizers, we tried the escargots, French onion soup, calamari, and pate. Fresh bread (sliced baguette) and butter is also served after you order. For entrees, we had the pork chop, strip steak, and salmon. All dishes were excellent; I would highly recommend the French onion soup, pate, and pork chop. Overall, everything was very well made and you likely won't have a disappointing dish here. Service: Service was wonderful; our server was friendly and attentive. The manager/owner was very welcoming as well and checked in on us during the meal. Ambiance: This is a small restaurant but has a good number of tables that can accommodate both small and large groups. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. The restaurant gets pretty packed during peak dinner time so a reservation is recommended. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! read more

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Ordered a burger they recommended for lunch. It was awful - burger was overcooked. It was crunchy. Nice location, friendly staff. read more

Very bland white people food I wouldn't recommend the service was good though and the atmosphere is nice

Service was somewhat ok, but seemed a bit disjointed at points. Deviled eggs were great as well as my onion soup. My friends Lamb burger was great as well as the French fries we both had. My half chicken was somewhat over cooked and dry unfortunately. They give off a nice vibe somewhat French bistro somewhat hipster somewhat cool place to eat with the music at the right level. I'd have given 5 stars ... but the chicken killed it read more

Yummm. Had lunch here on a weekday afternoon and loved it! Excellent service, the waiter was very nice to my elderly family remember who kept asking for more bread (that they bake in house!!) All 3 of us ordered French onion soup as our app, it was delightful. For mains we ordered a boeuf bourguignon, kale Caesar with chicken and the avocado toast. The BB was an enormous portion and super high quality and flavors. Other mains were also delish. Dessert was shared lemon pana cotta and crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was the only thing I didn't love - the caramelized sugar layer was too thick! Love the horse theme and would love to come back. read more

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I love this neighborhood gem!!! Located in Windsor Terrace, Le Paddock has been serving French comfort food for years. I have not been in awhile but but coming back home this time, I made sure to visit. Staff is always welcoming and super nice. Eating here is always a great experience. The resto is cozy and has outdoor patio. I had the Mussels (Moules Mariniere) with Fries. Full bar and the cocktails are delicious! The bartender made me an amazing espresso martini (not featured). You must know, parking is not that bad or take F/G to Fort Hamilton. Also, the resto takes cash or Amex only. read more

Le Paddock - Moules manière - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service was friendly, quick, and welcoming; ambiance was warm but a little darker for some tables than others. We came here to try their restaurant week menu and ordered the escargot, salmon risotto, cassoulet, crème brûlée and chocolate cup de creme. We also ordered the deviled eggs from their regular menu. Escargot: 2/5, like other diners have noted, the flavor is on the blander side, which could be improved to your own liking with some salt. My wife's plate came with lots of sauce whereas mine barely had any, so there's also inconsistency in terms of its preparation which is unfortunate. Deviled eggs: 1/5, overly mustardy which overpowered the entire dish, where there's no other flavor present; no sweetness, no savoriness, just the burn from the mustard. Salmon Risotto: 2/5, the salmon at first arrived pretty raw in the inside, which is evident in the picture. They fixed it for us kindly, which we appreciated it. However, the risotto were also quite tough and not soft like it normally would be. Flavor was also on the blander side and we had to adjust it to our liking by just constantly adding salt. Cassoulet: 3.75/5, not your typical cassoulet which is often served with breadcrumbs, and came with some beans, 3-4 pieces of sausage, and a duck leg with some pancetta bits. The duck leg was perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender. The rest of the dish felt small, like half the bowl it came in was empty when they could've added more beans just to make it more hearty. Definitely had better but it's not bad. The creme brûlée and chocolate cup were both 5/5 for us, for they were both perfectly crafted, big in portion, aesthetically pleasing, and just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess! I would definitely get them both and I promise you won't regret it; whoever made the desserts did everything right! Overall it was a decent experience for us; though we have high hopes Le Paddock can definitely improve and reach the 5 stars I know they have the potential of achieving! So give them a shot and definitely get the desserts! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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What a delight! My husband's family is French, so our standards are pretty high, and Le Paddock met all of them. The food was DELICIOUS: great steak, great fish, grate paté. We tried two different wines, both wonderful. But biggest shout out to the wonderful, attentive staff who made it such a lovely experience. You can tell this is a neighborhood gem, and while it's a trek for us to Windsor Terrace, we will come back for Le Paddock. read more

I came here for dinner with my friends and had a reservation. The restaurant was mostly emptied when we arrived but they sat us in the middle where the fan was really strong and blowing our hair in our faces. Not a great start. We asked if we could move to the booths further away but they said it was reserved. We asked if they could lower the ceiling fans a bit and they said they would but I'm not sure they actually did it. Hair ties it is ladies! We ordered a good amount of food for a table of 6 to share. While the meal was ok, we were not blown away. The escargot was rather bland, kale ceasar was ok but didn't taste like a ceasar, the fried calamari was ok, the shrimp pastis was good, I didn't like the Pate de Campagne, La Windsor pizza was really salty from the blue cheese, the mussels was good, the beef bourguignon was ok and my friend ended up adding the skirt steak because she wanted more meat and they forgot to make our risotto. The steak was cooked medium rare as she wanted and was good. They did allow us to cancel the risotto since we were done eating and they didn't make it yet. Our server was really nice though and let us try different wines because we were not sure which bottle we wanted to get for the table. It's a small place inside so can get crowded. I highly recommend making reservations if you want to dine here. FYI: They only take CASH or AMEX. read more

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Le Paddock is a great gem in Windsor Terrace. The family did brunch one late Sunday morning and overall it was a solid experience at this equestrian themed restaurant. I would 100% recommend you check it out if you're in the neighborhood. Pros: + Delicious burger + Chill outdoor, intimate neighborhood vibes + Friendly service + Exceptional fries. Perfectly crispy + Close to Prospect Park + Great for friends, family brunch Possible Cons: - Amex or Cash only - Burger cooking was a tiny bit off - Rare burger came out too rare and medium was a bit too well done. read more

Le Paddock - Burger with Cheddar - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this neighborhood spot. The owner is so friendly and kind. He has a way of making you feel individually welcomed, which is just peak hospitality in my opinion. Food was delightful- I got their mustard crusted salmon and it was just *chef's kiss*. Perfectly cooked and flavorful. read more

Service was wonderful unfortunately menu was limited. There weren't any French cuisine selections. 4 for service. 2 for selection and food quality. read more

Wow, last night just seemed to be a perfect evening. Wanted to try a place that was close to my friend's house and ended up finding a gem. We both had worked later than usual, and we both arrived about 8pm. There were a couple of tables available and we took the table on the far end of the restaurant. My friend had a huge and expensive bag and did not want it on the floor nor on the radiator next to us. The 1st person could not find 5 when the owner came over. He grabbed one from the closet without a fuss. He even made a few jokes about it, and I was laughing my head off!! That's how you start a great evening. This place is so cozy and romantic, and the staff is super attentive. It was the right amount of attention we both needed after our long day. Barry was our waiter and had such a good demeanor. He shared the specials of the night, including oysters, for a lower price!!! There was no way I could resist oysters! The other special was Cod and shrimp with a hint of curry on a bed of mashed potatoes. Let me tell you how good this dish was!! Although we shared that main, there was nothing left, and my friend eats very little food. We also indulged in a fried calamari appetizer prior to the Cod dinner. Totally forgot about our drinks!! My friend had the muscadet, crisp and dry, while I had Cardero Maduro brown ale on tap, which was quite nice. The reason why I went 5 in rating was all the above.; good, service and the ambiance! It is certainly a place to revisit. Btw, the bread is so fresh!!! read more

Le Paddock - The bar - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious. The staff were very friendly and spoke french. Every dish was good, just a little loud in the restaurant. read more

Le Paddock - Skirt Steak - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dinner food and service is great: lunch is another story. The service was indifferent (I had to get my own salt and pepper inside) and the food was awful. The calamari was coated with oil (probably because the fryer oil was too cool or old) and the "kale Ceaser" didn't even have Ceaser dressing on it. The server was apologetic. Clearly the management doesn't care about serving a decent lunch. It appears the owners don't monitor these reviews, so I don't expect anything will change. read more

Le Paddock - Oily Calimari - apparently the fryer was either too cool or the oil was old. - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place has quickly become one of my favorites. It's got this really cozy vibe that makes it perfect for a relaxed meal. The staff always makes me feel welcome. The food is always solid and looks just as good as it tastes. I've been back a few times now, and it's one of those spots that just never disappoints. It's the kind of place where you can count on good food and a great atmosphere, so I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Le Paddock - Crème brûlée - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a lovely stop in Brooklyn--a French café with a horse theme and heated outdoor seating area. We went for weekend brunch. The food was fantastic but I had to remove a star for service. Our party of four was seated immediately indoors and within a few minutes, we ordered our drinks and food. I had a fresh, lovely mimosa that wasn't too sweet, and my husband had a Bloody Mary that was spicy and delicious. Usually, I don't like them but this one was enjoyable. My kids ordered fresh mint lemonade that would be wonderful on a summer day. We had to wait about 20 minutes for our drinks. 45 more minutes passed and I asked our waitress when we could get the deviled eggs we ordered for an appetizer. She said she forgot to put them in and that our meals were almost ready, so we never got them. This was disappointing. After almost an hour overall, we finally got our food. I had an omelet with a little too much cheese, but the roasted potatoes it came with were delicious. My husband had Merguez, which was a lamb sausage and lentil dish topped with egg. He enjoyed it but it was a small portion for the price. My daughter ordered quiche but it was bland and mushy, with a soft wet crust. She loved the fries, and my son enjoyed his burger. We noticed that other tables got their food faster, and other tables were served bread. We were not. If we are in Brooklyn again, we will give it another chance since most of the food was good, but I'd rate it a 3.5 due to the service and a couple of issues. They make it very clear that they only accept Cash or AmEx. read more

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This restaurant knows their craft. Each mouthful brought pure joy. Each time I visit, another menu item gets tasted. Personnel deliver excellent attention whenever I visit. This place stands among local culinary highlights. read more

This spot left me with a strong positive impression. My dining experience was extraordinary. Every worker offered politeness and assistance. The restaurant delivers beyond basics. This spot offers a novel experience. read more

My family appreciates how well they accommodate all our tastes. The taste quality stands among my lifetime highlights. The pricing structure is sensible. The workers combine technical excellence with genuine hospitality. Tasty food & comfortable space. read more

Loved the vegetarian couscous dish. Perfect for an unexpectedly cool, rainy evening in Brooklyn ~ I'd enjoy it in nicer weather too. The base tastes great. Crème brûlée was Très magnifique :) Staff were helpful and spirited. Appreciated the outdoor seating. I'll be back! read more

Le Paddock - Crème brûlée - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The outdoor dining set up here is pretty nice. There's a covered area that actually retained heat. There were also heat lamps. I came here for brunch with a friend. I had been craving steak and eggs, so I finally got the chance to order it. I asked for the steak to be medium well, which is evidently a very difficult temperature to get right. It seemed like the steak I was served was quite well done. The steak was slightly charred, which I don't mind, but I found the meat to be kind of tough and extremely chewy. It was nicely seasoned at least. The egg came fried completely, just as I requested. It was decent, and paired well with the steak. The french fries were irresistibly crispy and had a ton of potato yumminess. I also enjoyed the salad that accompanied the dish. There was a perfect amount of vinaigrette dressing, which tasted fresh and full of great acid. Service was good throughout. The portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable. read more

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This is my mom's favorite place to eat when she visits me in New York. Easy to spend a lot of time by yourself or with friends. Comfortable and delicious. Alfredo is the best food runner. read more

3 and a half star rating Nicely sized portions, good service, and decently priced food. We came here for brunch on Sunday. It was busy but not too crowded. We were seated immediately. There were a few wooden tables, a no frills kind of place. I had the French toast, which came with real maple syrup, and fresh berries, which were strawberries and blueberries, included in the order. The French toast was alright but very eggy. My friend had coffee, the soup of the day, and the beet salad. She didn't have any complaints about the coffee or the soup. She said that the beet salad was good but could have used less acidity from the citrus in the dish as it seemed to overpower the natural earthiness and flavor of the beets. We weren't blown away by the food...maybe we picked the wrong items on the menu to have. Next time we are in the area we will order different menu items and give this place another try. read more

Just had a perfect meal (we had skirt steak, duck salad, risotto) at Le Paddock. Outside patio is lovely, Staff was on point, and the food was done perfectly. If we lived just a few blocks closer this would definitely be our local. read more

Haven't been in a few years, decided to pop in after pandemic brunch. The food is what I remembered, flavorful and tasty. Initially service was good. I guess our waitress got off of work, neglected to tell us, and we just see her casually eating her lunch outside. I am used to a waitress/waiter formally stating, "hey guys such and such will be taking care of you from here on out". The proprietor or manager proceeded to tell us that they are switching from brunch to dinner and that we need to close our bill before we were really done. No problem, I don't care but I did feel like the service lacked the WOW factor. I left disappointed to say the least. Casual detour ambiance and tucked away location, one of the main reasons I gravitated here 6-7 years ago. read more

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I am in LOVE with this place! I came here for brunch, and I was drawn to Le Paddock because of the cute outdoor seating area. When I went to check out the inside...cute as a button! Very provincial, French bistro esque. Not too fancy or elegant, nor too casual of a joint. A great middle ground. The service was great, they were attentive and friendly and warm. The FOOD! Oh. My. Gosh. How delicious! We shared the quiche and the poached eggs with gravlax. So rich and savory, the pastry crust was tender and buttery, everything was perfectly salted. I have to ask what they put on the potatoes because they were out of this world. I was also pleasantly surprised when the bill came, and it really was very reasonable for a nice brunch meal at a French restaurant! I WILL be coming back, and sharing this spot with visitors from out of town when I want to impress. read more

Le Paddock - quiche and poached eggs with gravlax - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

second time here.solid food and great "support" staff but don't sit at the bar. weekend bartender was brusque at best. threw half a duvel in the trash rushing us when no one was waiting "it seemed empty" and coughed into his hand as opposed to his shoulder the whole time he was serving. we don't hire a sitter for this! read more

Such a neighborhood gem. Fantastic service, gourmet dishes.. but successfully brought to bring the kids so super family friendly. Great vibes. read more

I usually don't write reviews but this was disappointing. I came in starving with my family on a quiet Saturday after at 2. Probably 2 or 3 parties including my family and I. The host and server were regular service nothing out of the world. I ordered a beef burger, my family ordered the omelette and quiche of the day. Pretty simple I assume, waited for 40 mins for our food to arrive. I can't speak for my family, but my beef burger was mediocre at best. I asked for medium rare, it came out medium or borderline medium-well. I was confused how I bit one side and it was a little juicy and as I kept eating it got dryer and dryer. The tomato and bacon added texture but not much taste, the I could barely taste the tomato by itself and the bacon was like a kettle cooked chip with less flavor. Nevertheless the individual flavors were clouded by the brioche bun. The fries, standard restaurant fries also nothing special. The potatoes wedges on the other hand from the omelette were seasoned and tasted pretty good props for that. This is my second time coming in a few years however, my first time I got the pizza that was here and it was exceptional, I thought I would get the same quality of food but unsatisfied with my experience now. read more

Le Paddock - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went there last month. It was very warm and cozy place. The food was good. I didn't know that there was this place around my neighborhood until I found it on the restaurant week program. I really had a good time. read more

I split the margarita pizza with one of my dining partners and had a side salad. Both were great. Washed it down with a French pilsner beer (never knew about French pilsners) . Was there with a party of nine. The other dishes, such as the lamb burger looked substantial. Plus, the owner came out & had a wonderful conversation with us! Friendly waitstaff as well. Food promptly prepared. read more

Le Paddock - My salad - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Well then! Pleasantly surprised at how tasty our meals were this latest visit. Some months back, I had ordered brunch items to-go and they were just fine. Nothing memorable. And also a tad greasier than I'd hoped. This time, my plated sit down brunch was spot on and quite enjoyable on a hot and muggy weekend afternoon. My omelet was fine, but my dining mate's lamb merguez was memorable. The lamb sausage link was delicious and makes you wonder why you'd ever give up meat. I want to try a few more dishes before I fully decide on whether I love the place. All I know is my two experiences have definitely balanced themselves out at this point and I need a third to break the tie! read more

Le Paddock - Merguez & Eggs - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious hidden gem with excellent service and wonderful food. The muscles in the seafood pasta had zero sand - they were smooth and buttery! They are dog friendly too read more

Le Paddock - Seafood Pasta - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First time at this restaurant and pleasantly surprised. Potions are large, big enough to share-and I don't usually like to share. The pork chop was tender and tasteful and calamari not chewy, with flavorful sauce. Only issues I had that prevents me for giving 4 stars is the steak and noise. While it is hard to do anything about noise, especially since there are few restaurants now that are quiet enough to talk and not scream at friends, restaurant can do something about steak. It is a hangar steak, nice size but was chewy. It was ordered medium. Friend who had it rare liked it. Maybe the temperature but didn't like. I would recommend this restaurant. Try it when not busy and less noisy. read more

I like Le Paddock, but constantly wish there were more vegetarian options. What there is IS good -- I loved the pizza, especially the roasted whole garlics -- but there's not much if you don't view salad as a meal. My wife enjoyed her salmon (medium), and the creamy lentils that came with it. The cauliflower appetizer was also, well, appetizing. There was a bit of a wait because of a huge Grubhub pizza order that arrived just before us, but we didn't mind. It passed quickly. They checked vaccination status, so I felt comfortable eating inside. Very comfortable. All this and two drinks was $99 before tip. read more

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Fish was so yummy Seevice perfect Sat outdoors Good value for brooklyn Ready to return read more

It's an excellent local restaurant. I'm rounding up from 4.5 stars as it's not worth a trip from far away.

I came here a few weeks ago for brunch with a friend outdoors. Brrrr. It's not too bad. They have a covering, its open to the outside, and there are heat lamps inside. But you still have to be pretty well bundled in the outdoor dining for this spot. I think they used to have a prix fixe brunch special deal which would be great but that's gone. Drinks are individually priced at $9/10, which isn't too terrible. I've actually never dined here before knowing it's medium expensive for the neighborhood and really this was just a treat yourself moment. I ordered the La Vie en Rose cocktail (Sparkling Rose, elderflower, bitters) - Surprisingly boozey, bubbly, a little too much sugar at the bottom I noticed they poured sugar grains in, but it didn't overwhelm the drink too much. I felt tipsy off of one drink and that's an accomplishment. Croque Monsieur sandwich - Decent. It's a ham and cheese sandwich. What could go wrong? The egg is $1.50 extra. I can never understand that part. I can buy an entire carton of eggs for $1.50. I mean, c'mon. I will say though, this croque monsieur is a lot better than what Le Paris bistro down the block used to churn out. So I did notice a difference in the quality of a gourmet cheese sandwich. There was something about the bechamel, the cheese, the light crisp on the bread. . . . something. And the fries were pretty solid as well. My friend went with the steak and eggs. She said it was good. There wasn't any raving commentary but it seems like it was in that 3.5-4 territory of this is nice but would I come back? I'm tempted to try the pizzas here. French pizza. . . . they look appetizing in the photos at least. Service also was top notch. Our guy kept coming out in the frigid cold to check on us every few minutes and was super quick lightening speed at getting that side of mayonnaise because I'm a fatty. Heck yeah. read more

A group of three of us came for a work holiday lunch. The escargot came deshelled, with potatoes and was FULL of flavor. The steak was fine, I wasn't a fan of the dressing that came with it. It was quiet/not busy (we came on a Monday at 1230 pm). Decently priced and tasty! I would recommend and come again. read more

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