Very good French restaurant. Small and cozy. Great service. Really good food. Ribeye Steak is out of this world! Highly recommend. 4 stars instead of 5 just because it was too hot in the restaurant. read more

Olivier Bistro - Ribeye steak - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Oliver's: Once a Favorite, Now a Maybe I've been a longtime fan of Oliver's -- the ambiance, the French bistro aesthetic, the sense that you've stumbled into a little corner of Paris tucked into Brooklyn. But my most recent visit made me question if the magic is fading. Service: Cold and Defensive Our waitress was... difficult. Dismissive, oddly defensive, and unwilling to take accountability. At one point, she claimed I didn't get the dessert menu because I had stepped outside to smoke -- which I hadn't. Instead of simply placing the menu on the table like any competent server would, she made it my fault. That kind of interaction just kills the mood. Food: Technically Fine, Totally Forgettable Everything was cooked well, sure. But nothing tasted like anything special. Sauces were bland. Seasoning was minimal. No dish stood out. It all felt uninspired, like the chef was following a script but forgot the soul. Price: $127 -- For What? With service that felt icy and food that didn't deliver, $127 for one person felt absurd. I've had better meals at half the price where I was treated like a human being, not an inconvenience. I'm hoping this was just an off night. Oliver's has been great in the past. But the vibe, the food, and the service all missed the mark -- and for now, I can't recommend it the way I used to. read more

Olivier Bistro - Gin Martini - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for Father's Day dinner with the family. Service was great and the staff made sure we were seated and took keen attention to our table even though we were a large group. The food was underwhelming to me. The highlights were the steak and the salmon. The most disappointing dish was the French onion soup, the cheese on top was not baked over the goblet but placed directly in the soup. read more

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I had the best time here and will return. Yes it is cash only with $3 fee plus what your bank charges you for using an ATM. They definitely have the French bistro vibe down and it is very intimate setting. So if you are coming solo, don't be shy. The staff was friendly and professional- no yelling or any rudeness. My serve gave me generous wine pours so I was in heaven. I order the duck pate, kids burger, duck entree and the profiteroles. We will definitely be back here and I will have my Amex lol :) On the truth scale my duck was not medium rare which I love. I shared this server so she knew and she was open to my feedback. Next time - I am trying the French onion soup- and mussels or beef read more

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What an all around delightful experience. The cozy ambiance, the astounding service by Annette (so much so we had to ask if she was the owner!) and don't get me started on how delicious all the food was!! The recommended cauliflower appetizer special - delish, a dozen $1 happy hour oysters - fantastic, and the star - the cote de boeuf - mouth wateringly superb! Already planning our next visit and recommending to others! read more

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This is easily, and there's no comparison really, the closest you will get to being in a bistro in Paris without actually being there. The food is 10/10 and so authentic that if you blind taste tested after living in Paris for 20 years you wouldn't be able to tell the difference AT ALL. The service is 10/10, so warm and welcoming and friendly, and all of the staff work together so cohesively. The VIBE is really perfect as well, they can open the front window wall for a true street facing Parisian experience. Honorable mention for the best dirty gin martini I've had in years. I don't know if this place is a secret or not but they just won a permanent customer from me! read more

I love this place and have been coming here for years. Excellent pastries and chocolate croissants and sometimes savory baked goods and hot or iced coffee, Americanos etc in the morning on your way to work 10/10 recommend. Also love their food for brunch or dinner. We love coming here to watch the NYC Marathon because the front windows open completely and it's and inside / outside perfect way to enjoy and watch the runners run right by. Service is alway excellent. Bloody Mary's today were perfectly medium spiced. Love this little spot anytime of day. read more

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Food was serviceable, so was the service. Good enough of a brunch spot if you need a spot to go to

I had a wonderful visit to Olivier Bistro on November 8. The food was delicious, the atmosphere warm and inviting, and the service truly excellent. A place that gets everything right. Highly recommended. Eva read more

Came in for a happy hour drink on my way home. Service is fast, courteous as expected. Great neighborhood place. read more

Olivier Bistro - French 75 - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Our first time visiting, we arrived early for dinner service (6:30). As the place filled up, the service became nonexistent. Any time we needed anything (water, more wine, the check...and a second time asking for the check), we needed to get up and find a staff member. They were woefully understaffed. Food was ok. Cheese plate was, well, a cheese plate. Decently presented, but whatever. Mussels portion was HUGE -- definitely shareable; fries were cold. The Nicoise Salad was underwhelming, as the tuna was completely opaque and overdone. (I saw someone else's Nicoise and the tuna looked proper: seared but pink in the center)...and *very* salty. Ambiance was nice, music selection was definitely up our alley (late-1960s R&B). All that said, I think we'll go somewhere else next time. read more

The service quality surprised me after reading reviews. The dishes show knowledge. The team adds warmth to professional service. The quality extends from what you eat to what you see. My experience was completely positive. read more

We came here on a Saturday night. It's a cozy place. The food was ok. We got the - apple martini: drink was well made. Strong but had a nice slice of apple and apple flavor - escargot: good garlic taste and spices - fried cauliflower: this was good. There were almond pieces on there for additional flavor - poulet au citron (chicken): sauce was good. Chicken meat was good and juicy - hanger steak: this wasn't good -- the meat was very chewy even with the medium rare pieces. It's just the wrong cut read more

Olivier Bistro - Apple martini - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Terrible place! We went there for dinner with my husband and kids, and the owner looked at us and said the restaurant was full -- even though it was completely empty. It was clear she just didn't want us there, and we felt discriminated against. The place is very expensive and disgusting. I do not recommend going there -- there are many much better restaurants in the area. read more

Casual, great food and service. Got brunch which was empty and the food (moule frites and eggs Benedict) came out fast and was delicious.

Outstanding, very well executed food and great service. The eggs Norwegian were perfectly cooked, solid whites, runny yolk, and the salmon was silky. The croque monsieur bread was fluffy and airy with a great crust. The merguez sandwich was so flavorful. I loved the shoestring fries that came with the sandwich but the potatoes that came with eggs benedict were dry. The profiteroles were disappointing, read more

Olivier Bistro - Profiteroles - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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4.5 stars! They're cash only! plenty of outdoor seating and friendly service. Came for brunch and had the best croque madame i've ever had. Nice crunch on the bread, melty cheese, good ham ratio and the runny egg on top is delish. Would definitely come back to try other items! read more

Olivier Bistro - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My food experience was positive it was awesome to do outside dining in my hood at this establishment. The restaurant is certainly meeting all new covid 19 criteria social distancing and the restaurant was clean and spotless The rest room was clean with paper towels and hand sanitizer to use. My food was yummy starting with arugula salad was made perfectly with the pear and cheese incorporate it in the dish perfectly. I also had a tuna tarte that was made perfectly avocado was placed in the mix tasting lovely. Then my main Course was mussels in where wine sauce my goodness that was to die for yummy for the tummy. I like to take this opportunity to thank the personal at this restaurant for the great service and cleanliness keep healthy and stay safe!! read more

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We had no idea it was cash only The owner is EXTREMELY rude We made the trek here from Hoboken for my birthday. Don't come for a special occasion. read more

I was having a nice Friday evening dinner here and was extremely impressed by the appetizers (octopus perfectly cooked) so I had very high expectations for my main course, which was a "pan seared" salmon. I had opted for this dish over the vegetable risotto. At my first bite of the salmon, everything seemed to be going well. The sauce was amazing. However, as I continued to eat it, I noticed a strange taste coming from the salmon. Upon further investigation, I realized a few things about the salmon. First, it was not fresh. It had very clearly been frozen and then thawed before cooking. And second, the skin was not pan seared at all. It was soggy, as if it had barely been cooked and was still retaining water being previously frozen. I was thoroughly grossed out and extremely disappointed in this main course, especially given that it was a special. I hope this was just a fluke, so I'm willing to give this restaurant another try since everything was tasty aside from the salmon. read more

The service was good. They were able to accommodate last minute Friday evening reservation. The food wasn't the best but decent. The duck breast was requested medium rare, it was not cooked to perfection; the border was cooked well and the center was rare, there was too much contrast. The steak was tasty but the outside was too charred for my liking. The lamb shank special was disappointing, it tasted too broiled. I came mid-Sept., it was still pretty hot outside but they had the doors open with no AC. The restaurant isn't they big. read more

Olivier Bistro - Duck breast, rib eye and lamb shank daily special - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In the passage of my travels I came here to pass time before going to the theater and for a cool down. Weekend brunch appears popular to attract patrons. I decided for one glass of Bellini $9 which was average. Service is attentive. The outdoor patio area was open as well as their window which the air conditioner was not in use. I was hoping for a cool down evading the blazing sun and heat to be in the comfort of indoor air conditioning atmosphere. Nevertheless, I was provided a glass of cold water with abundant ice. The bill is handwritten on a old fashion "guest check" and not computerized. Business cards are available for grabs. Note: payment policy fine print on the bottom of their menu "we accept only American Express $10 minimum, ATM available inside." read more

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Hidden gem. Their cote de boeuf is hands down one of the best steaks in the city. We always get the escargot which is bangin too. I know my way around some snails, and they do it right at Olivier. We often get the duck and chicken which are great too. Good wine. Cash only - like so many of the best kept secret spots are. Atm inside. read more

Small, intimate restaurant with Delicious white whine mussels with shallots and a side of home made French fries! $18 read more

Olivier Bistro - Brunch menu - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good value, tasty dependable offerings in a small comfortable setting with maybe 15 tables. Service is always attentive.

What a lovely place with supportive staff - Annette rocked out with her welcoming and friendly vibes They have a great oyster deal and great options on the food menu Would definitely return ! Love the ambiance read more

Love this neighborhood gem! The overall vibe is great; warm lighting, good music, great service. We are vegetarian and get the beyond burgers every time - so good on English Muffins. It's our local martini and burger spot for sure. We also come for brunch on weekends. read more

The food was fair. The service fair However the waiter was way out of hand. We were a party of 4. Paid our bill using American Express the only credit they accept . The waiter came out of the restaurant as we were saying goodnight to our friends and asked my sister why the tip was so low? My boss will think bad service ??!!!! You and your boss will never see us again. How rude. We left a decent tip not over the top but it was fair Never had I have that happen to us and we frequent restaurants regularly I was appalled when my sister told me this. This is one place I will cross off my list. read more

Very tasty food, best French toast this side of Paris. Been going for years. Unpretentious and fairly priced. Be alert just cash and Amex.

Good food. Delicious. Extremely limited menu. Good wine selection. A neighborhood regulars' hang out. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Just wished the place was less claustrophobic and had a little more choices for food on the menu. The wine selection is just perfect-diverse and interesting read more

Total neighborhood gem. Great food in a small, romantic setting, perfect for a date night or for meeting friends. Staff was impressively attentive to us even though there was a very large Christmas Day dinner crowd. Should be better known than it is, so get there before everyone else finds out! read more

There are many reasons for a business to choose to be CASH ONLY. I can understand if my corner deli or a food truck or the ice cream man doesn't take credit cards. But a passé French Bistro in the United States in the age of Apple Pay and Bitcoin? Come on. Really? Pay your taxes like the rest of us. This was my first and my last time coming here. Cocktail: watery Steak Tartar: oversized chewy chunks, gross sauce Escagot: rubbery "Here is your check. Hope you happen to walk around in this modern age with a wad of cash in your pocket like a weed dealer... Oh. you don't have cash on you?No problem, monseuir, you can get up out of your chair and walk to our sketchy ATM next to the bathroom, and get charged a banking fee in order to pay for your mediocre meal." What an annoying experience overall. read more

The term "french food" evokes a certain image and taste. Olivier Bistro takes that image and turns it on its head. Though it fits within the bounds of what is expected, there is also an American twist on some of the dishes. Though some of the dishes are a bit pricy, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is earthy and inviting. read more

A very cute, local spot in the neighborhood - food was great and the owner was incredibly nice! Would come back again!

This Bistro has surprisingly good reviews considering the awful experience that I had this afternoon. Initially, I had to request that my water glass be changed twice since the rim was stained with lip impressions. The third glass that came was also stained but I decided to keep it in embarrassing disbelief. Note, there was no apology offered. The waiter picked up the glass (twice) and looked at it in the light while walking away as if I was making it up. The glasses on the table next to us weren't any cleaner. The food itself was very poor. I ordered a brisket tartine, which was supposed to be brisket in "jus," on country bread topped with fried eggs and hollandaise sauce. What came was a bowl of transparent liquid in which sat my country bread and brisket, upon which was two underdone eggs and a thin, runny, white sauce that tasted like heavily diluted butter and possibly some cream. By the time I forced my way through the first third, the bread had become a soggy mess by absorbing all of the flavourless liquid in the bowl. I stopped eating not long thereafter. Sadly, my spouse's plate wasn't much better. The waiter didn't once come over to ask if we needed anything until our table was bussed and I requested the bill. Once the bill came I placed my credit card upon it and was then informed that they only accept cash or American Express BUT there is an ATM in the corner of the restaurant; an ATM that tells you "the owner of this ATM will charge a flat $2.50 service fee." Once I had my cash, I sat at my table as my waiter conspicuously wandered around "keeping busy" likely with the hopes of me leaving without asking for change. When I had had enough, I got up and asked for change thereby leaving a 10% tip, which I thought was generous considering the lack of service, uneaten food, and overall experience that we had. When the waiter calculated what I was leaving her, she spat out, "is something wrong?!" I said yes and then proceeded to tell her that the food was terrible. Her response was to say, "you know I'm not the cook." I responded that the service was not much better than the food. She then slammed my change on the counter and exclaimed, "I guess I won't be seeing you again!" No, no you will not. Perhaps I was there on an off-day; however, considering the absence of professionalism and entitlement of our server, I would think our experience is the usual. I'd go out on a limb and say this restaurant was once authentically owned but now whoever is in the kitchen cannot cook French cuisine nor frankly, cook at all. Beware. read more

This is a solid little place in the Park Slope/Gowanus area, serving up French classics. The service is lovely, with friendly staff and good recommendations. When I went, our party had oysters, escargot, the goat's milk cheese, chicken pate, the rack of lamb special, and the quarter chicken entree. I wish the bread was served warm and was more of a French bread. I didn't love the pate and the veggies on the board could have been fresher, but the rest of the food was delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly medium rare with a nice squash puree. The quarter chicken was tender and juicy and the breast was actually my favorite part (which rarely happens!). Olivier is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Great little spot. Nice staff and great food! Love the hamburger, it's a bit unique. Dessert was great too! I can 3x in one week when I first moved to the area. Delish! read more

Olivier Bistro - Moelleux au Chocolate - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cook the salmon correctly please. You have a beautiful French restaurant everything is so good. I don't even mind the Parisian style service- but it's usually justified by a crispy skin salmon that I cannot complain about. Get it fresh, do not freeze it, hot pan with oil, remove the scales, score the skin, lightly salt, place in pan at high heat until crispy skin happens. Then flip it over, to finish at a nice medium. LIGHTLY sauce the fish if you must, leaving the customer with a beautiful crunchy, salty skin to add depth and texture. Then charge $34 for it. read more

Delicious food, great service and a very welcoming owner. Loved this little corner spot during our visit to NY. Everything we tried was amazing - the brunch menu was impressive and SO hard to choose from. Which is always a problem you want to have. Would highly recommend! read more

I asked for a medium steak, and they gave me a very red medium rare. Also BEWARE they only take American Express cards or cash. I didn't know that when it was time to pay because it says it in very tiny cursive at the bottom of the menu. So, I had to use the atm which causes you to have to pay $10 just to use it. TOTAL SCAM. read more