This place is a gem! On a recent visit three of us had a lovely dinner with exactly the kind of warm ambience you hope for in a cosy bistro. The food was beautifully b prepared and serves--my salmon was perfectly finished and the grilled vegetables were just the right combination of snap and cooked. My daughter's had equally delicious seafood dishes--perfect butter scallops and Thai curry. So amazing. Thanks for being such a warm welcoming dining experience, Petite Crevette. read more

Fish stew is amazing, food is so tasty and so fresh. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly, attentive even when busy. Excellent off the beaten path special place. The ambiance is very eclectic and very French read more

I've been coming here for years - it's one of my favorites when I'm in the mood for seafood. The menu is simple, but everything is tasty. I always forget that it's BYOB, but there is a wine store and a bodega nearby. The atmosphere is cozy and casual. read more

This place wasn't for me...but I could tell there were a bunch of regulars who loved the simplicity and homey feel of this place. If you have extra change in your pocket and you miss a bistro feel, this might be your thing. - Food: Simple, straightforward, nothing-too-exciting flavors, higher-ish prices (a seafood chowder is $18, a fish dish around $28), and the tiny Steve's Key Lime pie ($11) tasted like it had maybe frozen for too long (usually I'm a fan). - Drink: BYOB, $10 bottle fee - Ambiance: It would have been more pleasant to not be near a bunch of serving clutter. For such a small place, my chair was bumped over and over again. The decor is eclectic - I'm sure you will find something to charm you, and something that will put you off! - Service: No complaints! read more

Love this place!! I hadn't been in 7+ years but still amazing. Same small intimate feel. Food is amazing. The scallops to sea bass, fish and chips some of the best I've had. I think better than I remember. I will definitely be back. Great place for small kids. Feels like your in your own living room :). read more

Super casual vibe with a pricey menu. Old style atmosphere & decor indoors (no one dining indoors during the summer) and super casual, no frills, simple wooden tables & chairs set up outdoors. BYOB. You can purchase alcohol at a store right next to the restaurant. Was expecting more from the food. This place is know for their fish and seafood, but I thought that the $38 Cioppino Bowl and $34 Tuna Nicoise were average. Tuna steak was a bland. Mash and veggies were standard. All the seafood in cioppino (except tough shrimp) was tender. The highlight of our experience was our waitress, who was the warmest staff person I've ever met. She was genuinely sweet and accommodating. So caring with menu recommendations, displaying pride in working at this establishment. She joked around with us, not rushing us to finish our meal, as we were the last guests on a Sunday night. Truly enjoyed our interaction with her. Live music was playing for a bit (a few guys sitting outdoors, entertaining people). read more

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3.5 but rounding up since portion size and accompaniments weren't thought out for delivery purposes. A first time delivery fell slightly short of my expectations. Living forever in the vicinity, I never had the opportunity to dine in or try the food at Petite Crevette until recently. Browsing the menu, I observed it was mainly sesfood which was music to my ears--my favorite protein. I also noticed that most mains had similar sides--either mashed potatoes and veggie medley or fries. Don't get me wrong, I love potatoes but as an avid veggie lover, I would expect some switching up regarding sides. Asparagus.? Green Beans? Rice? The order was simple--Shrimp Provencal served in a tomato sauce with mashed potatoes and a veggie medley. It arrived promptly packed in a small plastic takeout. I was taken aback seeing a few tablespoons of mashed potatoes and maybe 8 julienne slices of carrots and zucchini. The quantity of Shrimp, at 9, was very generous but didn't run evenly with the sides. No bread included for the sauce. The flavors were good. Shrimp were fresh and the sides were tasty even though the portion was underwhelming. I felt hungry again not long after finishing my meal. FYI excluding other delivery and service charges, this dish alone was $28. read more

I ordered delivery from this restaurant, I live around the corner and have always been curious. I saw a positive review about the scallops and they sounded good so I gave them a try. I have been confined to the bathroom ever since i consumed the meal I received. I have never been sick like this, this could only be characterized as food poisoning. Do yourself a favor and stay away- I promise u, you don't want to risk this outcome. I got two dishes and both dishes had something off but it was hard to pinpoint- until my symptoms start and then it was undeniable that the food was contaminated and poorly handled/prepared. Shame on you petite Crevette read more

This a nice local spot when inside you feel if you're in an old French Bistro. The service is friendly and the food is simple and delicious. read more

Petite Crevette - a plate of food on a table - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Right by the Gowans BQE highway that's probably best to get there by public transportation and by foot so I think this place serves the local neighbors well. It is a small two store front place that has the ambience of a cozy thrift store. It has a collection of all sorts of items that sets off a bit of southern France. The menu is leaning more French but a little bit of northern Italian too. It was good and the best part is it is a BYOB place. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the service was great and I just wish I didn't have to drive around for 30 mins to find parking to come here. Next time we will know to leave the car at home. read more

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Coming here is always such a pleasant and low key impressive experience. Feels like sitting in someone's rustic French kitchen, with food that's simple and unpretentious but super fresh and perfectly cooked. The fish is always done perfectly and clearly high quality, and even the minimal sides -- some mix of sautéed veggies and mashed potatoes -- are truly perfectly cooked as well. A delightful not so hidden gem that feels like a hidden one! read more

Petite Crevette - Wild, Mustard Encrusted Salmon (delicious sauce) - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Forgot to take a picture of food but here's an eclectic moment. Just a cool place helmed by the legendary restauranteur knowns as Mr Fish. Not surprisingly, the fish is fresh and properly cooked, which puts this spot above and beyond so many others. Fried, curried, sauced, you'll love it. Appetizers and desserts are wonderful too. BYOB, cash only, don't ask for rice, and you'll be delighted. read more

Petite Crevette - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great byob spot with classic french menu. The Cioppino is outstanding, same with the steak frite and the sea bass. Staff is friendly and the decor is really interesting. Highly reccomend read more

Petite Crevette - Cioppino Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is divided in two by a little informal homage to Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi. Being optimistic about such a unnecessary interruption makes this a good starting point for this establishment to be a cauldron of good vibs in a beautiful area where town houses, highways and a complicated waterline negotiate with each other. The kitchen is literally in the middle of the small shack feeling space. The sound of the fire is the background while you are here. Fish, fish and seafood is the thing here, as a reminder that we are just a few blocks from the ocean. Whereas at the beginning you might think this remains from ancient fishermen's communities, it us not the case. This was open when this coast was not a place anyone would want fish from; it us more a life support system, for those living in the area horrified by the inflation of the pepperoni pizza regime! Do not come to this place if a pizza comprises your entire gastronomic ambition. This is not too large and we would not like you taking a table from us, if you can do with some dough with tomato sauce and cheese. This is our link to non-stupidity for many of us. Don't take it from us. Just go to wait, wait and wait to the close-by Lucali, where masses of people who sadly lost a significant part of the part of the brain where self-estime is allocated in the friction with social media. This is not for those affected by the social-pepperoni-media. read more

Food was great. Waitress was vey helpful. We wanted a cup of coffee but they didn't have any. Ambiance could be spruced up. I don't know what is up with the naked pregnant statue. read more

Like Amelie came back from all her travels and decorated a restaurant with her souvenirs. In a good way! From the outside looking in, this is cozy dinner party you want to be invited to. No formal paper menus, only menus written on slate chalkboards hanging on the wall. They blend into decor, like sketch boards hanging in an artist's studio. The food featured seafood prepared with pan-European methods. Having come from a chocolate, cheese and cider tasting, we shared two orders of the Mussels Provençal and an order of their house Cioppino. The mussels were good but the cioppino stood out. They packed scallops, potatoes, plenty of mussels, and half a lobster into that bowl. Yummy tomato-based broth. Mmmmm. Thank you to the gracious staff who took care of our mess after we accidentally knocked a glass on the floor. Also this place is byob with a $6 corkage fee! read more

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Food is delicious service is terrific ambiance is rustic . The fried oysters as an app are the best

Still one of the best places in the neighborhood. They now take cards too. Don't forget to bring cash to tip the musicians. read more

Petite Crevette - Seafood restaurant, French food - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been going to Petit Crevette for 15+ years. This place is a gem for a thousand reasons: ambiance, music, decor, romantic, artsy, memorable, transcending time and trends, amazing owner, true to himself, brilliant cook, extraordinary service, every piece of fish/seafood is exceptionally cooked, mashed potatoes are to die for, the chocolate dessert is one of a kind, fresh Steves key lime pie, BYOB, and so many more delightful details. I celebrated most of my friends and family milestones there and I recommend you to celebrate all your milestones there as well. read more

Petite Crevette is a small, adorable, tucked-away-next-to-the-highway French seafood restaurant in Carroll Gardens. Its BYOB. Yes! Cash only. Romantic cozy spot. Looks like someone's living room turned to a restaurant. The night we dined, the owner was our waiter. My husband ordered the branzino, which was cooked so the flesh was tender, flakey, well seasoned. The buttery potatoes that arrived with the branzino were addictive and creamy. He didn't want to share. My cioppino was rich medley of tomatoes, wine and briny seafood juices. The half lobster was so satisfying. We left extremely happy and our stomachs were content. I can't wait to return to try more of their menu. read more

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More like a 3.5. It's a very neighborhood place. The place seems very French from the food to the staff. The place is tight and somewhat odd looking but that adds to charm of the restaurant. The food is not fancy, just really nice food made with care and attention to detail. The food: Roast Cod with Capers- it was good but it wasn't really an exciting dish. The flavors worked, but the fish was a tad over and somewhat chewy. The mash was ok, didn't really have a homemade feel, though. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=hiyERZzMM-ej33dN5-0oJQ Fresh Fried Oysters- the flavors of the oyster were fresh and tasty, I only wish the oysters were a tad crispier. The side salad was a nice palate cleanser. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=mziOPQKBF0kv5l1uLekDIQ Bouillabaisse- my friend order this and it looked amazing. I only tried the broth and it was pretty fanfuckingtastic. read more

Petite Crevette - Roast cod with capers - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I like the concept of this place with regards to having menus posted along the walls, however, if you can't read them, it's really no use. They look like ancient scrolls along the walls and they were pretty (decoration wise) but not practical to be read. Maybe it would have been better if I wasn't seated at the corner of the restaurant where I had to turn my neck a lot to read the menu. Hope you're only bringing your love ones here because the place can be a little claustrophobic when it's busy. The tables were literally on top of each other so I won't be surprise if everyone is rubbing their shoulders and knees against you. Petite Crevette also appreciates the art i guess, they had a naked woman sculpture on the table that was looking at me during the entire dinner. (it didn't really bother me, but I just noticed it throughout my dinner). By the way, this place is CASH ONLY Food wise: +It's BYOB so that why this place is really popular. I'm more of a food kind of girl so this didn't apply to me, but I can see why everyone likes it. I think there is a $5 cork fees but I can be wrong. +Seafood Chowder was pretty good. It had chunks of fish and veggies in it. + Tilapia was pan roasted and it was kinda bland and overcooked based on my opinion. The mash potatoes were freshly made so that was good. +Mussels was probably the best dish of the night. They were fresh and plump! Wish there were more of a side dish included. -We didn't go for the desserts because they had a limited option. They had tarts and flour-less cake (which I'm not a big fan on) but go for it if you like. read more

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Petite Crevette is cute, cozy, and eclectic with all the random trinkets placed all around the dining area. When you walk in, the open kitchen and fresh fish on display is immediately to your right. We were led into the 2nd room through the corridor since the first was full. The service was wonderful, the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, flavorful, and most importantly, very fresh, and with a $5 corkage fee, what could not be more perfect?? Here's what we ordered: - Cioppino: A big bowl of seafood is the key to my heart and stomach. The cioppino came as a perfect steaming aromatic bowl and filled to the brim with half lobster, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. Everything, really, EVERYTHING was cooked perfectly. The lobster was buttery, the scallops still had a spring to them, and the shrimp was just so so that they weren't tough but still cooked. The broth was delicious and went great with the bread or by the spoonful. Lightly squeeze a lemon and it'll add a level of brightness to the entire dish! - Thai curry with sea bass: My boyfriend ordered this one and it came with so much fish that it had to be more than just one filet. The curry was just spiced just enough to lend some heat but without overpowering the subtle sweetness of the sea bass. The fish was also cooked perfectly. The fish fell apart in flakes and was not the least bit tough or overcooked. It was garnished with string beans and some potato on the bottom to add some bulk for a well rounded dish. He loved it and so did I! Petite Crevette is a little bit of a walk from the F/G train on Carrol St but since the weather wasn't cold for a December evening and we were lucky to not have a long wait, I'd say the distance wasn't bad at all. Date night perfect. read more

Petite Crevette - Thai curry cod fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a cute little shop my friend brought me to for my bday dinner. When I first walked in I was like whoa what's that smell cause it was a heavy fish smell which I didn't particularly like, thank god there's a section that's a little further in with no smoked fish smell. I ordered the sea bass and my friend got the red snapper, I preferred mine better even though I've had better sea bass at other restaurants. The service was good and our water got refilled enough. I didn't particularly like the salmon tartar cause it was just a slice of salmon filet over a bed of greens, when I picture tartare I think of chopped salmon and this wasn't it. Overall a good dinner with great company read more

Petite Crevette - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is amazing. Bursting with flavor. Atmosphere is a cool quirky vibe with odds & ends furnishings everywhere. Service was excellent. The waiter was very knowledgeable and amicable. A great place for a date dinner read more

The worst restaurant ever. This restaurant is located in my neighborhood in Carroll garden. I came hete all the time, but today i came here and the server paid us no mind. He doesn't care to our order. We keep waiting and waiting and waiting. Meanwhile the people who were after us had food and start to eat. We started to question, and the server said he is forgot about us. The worst server ever, how come he forgot us when we were right next to that table he just serve. Dont come here. They are the worst read more

Eclectic atmosphere, cosy, great service. Most of all ,delicious seafood expertly prepared. One Of my favorite restaurants. Byob read more

I had the wild mustard encrusted salmon it was so delicious it came with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables perfect a side of bread is the best meal I've had all week and it was a delivered order. I will definitely order again from this restaurant.. read more

Very average food for the price. Delivery was ready in less than 20 min so that already was a red flag. The tomato and mozzarella appetizer was poor. It had way too much vinegar on it and the mozzarella slices tasted like rubber and were tough. I had fried fish, which was ok. But they served it on top of the few French fries they gave me. So the fries were soggy. Overall, it felt like everything was already cooked ahead of time. read more

Love the fried oysters and sea bass. The best food I ever had. People provides an excellent service. The beer and wine unique.

Good food , a bit overpriced, byob element makes it worth it... also I respect that they've beeen there for a really long time

They have regained my love and business. My only advise is do reservations on Valentine's day. Ok, that being said and done, the food is fresh and delicious always. The branzino is heaven. The chopino a must everytime. Everything is so well prepared the atmosphere in the main/back room is cozy and delightful. Enjoy. read more

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This place is truly a gem!!!! I came across it looking for a place in red hook with fresh seafood and lots of non shellfish options and this place had so many options. We got there and they sat us right away, let us bring our dog in, and also are BYO which is a major plus. The food was INCREDIBLE, so fresh and so so good, the Thai curry and tuna steak were standout but legit everything was delicious. Our waitress was so sweet and we got to meet and shmooze with the the owners who were so sweet as well. An awesome neighborhood spot and super high quality food and service read more

Petite Crevette - Tuna burger, whole branzino, Thai curry - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time ordering for delivery; both salads arrive with dressing on it which is a sign off a low class operation. That's not the worst part. There was a live small spider inside the salad. Just when you think you've seen it all. So, they don't rinse their salads and just drench it with dressing. Be very careful and don't consume insects or arachnids when ordering from there. Or just don't order at all. That was my first and last time. Side note, I was actually able to save the spider and release it outside. Other than that, the rest of the salad was flushed. read more

It's been years we have driven by this place and have been intrigued. We finally walked across the BQE to explore. Fried oysters were tender, mussels were delicious (but an extra plate for the empty shells was not provided) but I should have ordered bread for the delicious sauce. The fries were limp and not really freshly fried. The shrimp po bit was delicious. BYOB for the best wine experience! read more

My husband called 10 mins ago and was told there was space for two. We arrive 5 min later, went inside the restaurant, we were told by the band inside it's a bar and had to go outside. We go outside and are totally ignored by 3 employees. I feel like they could've said "hello we will be right with you", literally ANYTHING would have been better than standing there feeling like a fool. After standing and waiting without acknowledgment, we decided to leave. read more

This is the only restaurant I've been to in NYC that feels like New Orleans. And I mean that in the best possible way. The owner and chef, Neil, says he's never been to New Orleans, but I assure you that this place would fit right in. You want reasons? I've got reasons. 1. It's got character. 2. It makes me happy. 3. It serves seafood with soul, better than almost everywhere in NYC, and at a good price. I recently came in on a weekday for lunch, and it was blissfully quiet. I got to chat Neil up, and I literally stood next to the kitchen and watched him cook my tuna burger to perfection. The fries were fresh, hand-cut and sprinkled with the perfect amount of salt. I don't think I've had a more personal restaurant experience or a better lunch in NYC than I did at Petite Crevette. I'm coming back for the cioppino. read more

This wonderful, little gem of a restaurant is tucked on a corner of old Brooklyn that is very dear to me: the intersection of Hicks and Union hosted a Holy Trinity of excellent food represented by Petite Crevette, Ferdinando's, and Korhogo. Each place had its own distinctive character, and its own individual take on different kinds of food. Now Korhogo has been supplanted by an anonymous pizza place, leaving Ferdinando's and Petite Crevette as the remaining guardians of this corner of old Brooklyn. But I digress. Petite Crevette serves great seafood. Simply prepared, with character, passion and distinctive flavors. The place is small, with 20-24 seats in the main room. They don't take reservations, and it's BYOB with a $5 corkage fee. We got a bottle of Domaine Durand Sancerre[1] from Old Brooklyn Wine & Liquor Company around the corner on Union St. http://www.yelp.com/biz/old-brooklyn-wine-and-liquor-co-brooklyn The decor is simple; the main dining room used to be a flower shop, and the gold lettering remains on the front window. Brown paper is used as tablecloth, and for the hand-written menu, which is hung on the wall, as well. A few odd objects here and there add to the character of the place: a clock with birds that sing at the strike of the hour, an old balance, a statue of a pregnant woman. Overall the place is very welcoming and relaxing; with charm in a subdued way, but still with distinctive character. Last time we came here our waiter was Silvano. And he was excellent: extremely nice and totally unintrusive[2]. We both opted for the Fluffy Fried Oysters as starter[3]: it's a dish of 3 large oysters, served with a simple salad and mustard and tartar sauce on the side. The oysters were perfectly fried, moist on the inside, almost silky, screaming with flavor. I am sure this dish would do great with a spicy sauce as well. For the main course[4] I had the cioppino, an Italian seafood stew that included half a lobster, scallops, shrimps, and mussels. What I loved about this dish is that the delicious sauce (I mopped up every droplet of it) was not overwhelming at all, and allowed for each component of the stew to keep its distinctive and subtle flavor completely intact. For dessert, unfortunately they were out of the Creme Caramel, which being 7 pm was kind of surprising. Nevertheless, the Flourless Chocolate Cake was excellent: nice, firm, and soft, with a delicious bitterness to it. I like the very diverse clientele that comes to dine here: this place is good for a date, good for when your parents are visiting, good for a group of friends, good for couples with little kids[5]. Cash only. ------------------------------------------------- [1] Very dry and citrusy, with a distinct acidity and mineral notes. $22.85 including taxes. [2] I think Silvano may be the owner. Engage him in conversation; he has some amazing and very entertaining stories to tell. [3] Their menu offers two different kinds of chowders as appetizers as well, and I look forward to trying them in the colder months. The tuna and the salmon carpaccio also sounded tempting... [4] Their choices for whole fish are two Mediterranean fishes: Branzino, which is similar to striped bass; and Dorado/Daurade/Orata, which is similar to sea bream. They are both excellent fish, with firm flesh and full of flavor. Try them grilled; I guarantee you'll love them. [5] Kids will particularly like the toilet seat in the restroom. Oh, who am I kidding: I LOVED that toilet seat! read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time. The live music outside was the final push. My girlfriend and I had a good meal; shrimp po boy for her, scallops for me. The servers were all very nice. Getting drinks from The Flying Lobster, which apparently is a different business but with the same street address, was slightly chaotic, but it all worked out. There was one thing that could have completely ruined the evening: our outdoor table was the closest to the tree that leans into the outdoor area, and as we were finishing our meal, we noticed hundreds of insects (termites?) crawling on the tree, way too close for my girlfriends comfort. So, stay away from the tree until they call the exterminator. read more

For my 100th review it only seem fitting to tip my hat to Neil and his phenomenal restaurant, Petite Crevette. I swear I wrote this review on Yelp 6 years ago but it seems to have vanished into thin air (or maybe it is just my memory going), so here we go again...I think: In a city where it is surprisingly difficult to get a straight forward fresh piece of properly cooked fish (that isn't drowned in sauces and other trendy distractions) Petite Crevette is a welcome oasis. Tucked in the tiniest space you could imagine (in a tiny old flower shop) and practically overhanging the BQE, going to Petite used to feel like you had journeyed to the end of the earth (back when the Carroll Gardens West / Columbia Waterfront district just had a few restaurants and PokPok and Brooklyn Bridge Park didn't exist). Personally I love the atmosphere with is mismatched (slightly uncomfortable and sardined together) furniture, old strange remnants of the flowerhop that used to be there, and the creepiest nude figurine watching you while you eat. While surely you have heard the stories about Neil being difficult and throwing lobsters at people, I think he is awesome. Just like the restaurant, he has true character you won't forget. I love how he is not there to impress you with service or kiss your ass, but rather he just wants to serve whatever he thinks he can get as the best fish each day. You don't go here for Daniel level services (although I have to say the staff is always great). You also don't go here in a rush or asking for substitutions. Petite has a small menu that hasn't changed one bit in the 12 years I have been going here. Keep in mind this place just has one stove with 4 burners and Neil cooks it at his own pace and your food will come when your food comes. Luckily if you are hungry they have awesome fresh bread and a olive oil dipping sauce that it incredibly addictive to tide you over. One thing that has changed over the years is that we rarely see Neil doing the cooking these days (maybe it is just when we come or maybe it is just that he has to juggle both the restaurant and bar next door). I do have to say that we used to feel things were always over salted but that hasn't been an issue for years. If we get appetizers, we typically split an order of mussels which is very filling (especially after you drown their awesome bread in the sauce). If I am feeling gluttonous I go for the corn and crab chowder which is excellent or sometimes the tuna tartare. While they always push the Cioppino, it is the one dish we have never thought was amazing. Instead we often go for the mustard crusted salmon, which may sound boring but is insanely good and always cooked to perfection (I must have had 100 times). It is an absolute bargain at $20 (it used to only be $15). The tuna burger and salmon burgers are both phenomenal as well (which come with fries cooked to perfection), although the price of the tuna burger recently shot up from $14 to $21 making it too hard for me to pick over the salmon (Neil explained the price hike is due to the current demand for tuna). Occasionally we mix things up with whatever the fresh fish of the day is....and when he says it is fresh, it really is fresh off the boat. Typically this is a whole fish, so expect to do some work picking out the meat. Of course one of the best things about Petite is that it is BYOB (with reasonable $5 corkage fee that if you go there enough they may just waive). I don't know of any other place where you can get this quality of food and bring your own wine. While, yes it is annoying that it is cash only, the pricing is so reasonable that you won't care (plus, this is the only place where I think the owner is so fair with the pricing that he shouldn't get screwed with credit card fees). By the way, the BYOB factor makes this one of the best places to treat friends to. Nothing like not having to pay restaurant pricing for booze. Petite is definitely one of my favorite restaurants anywhere and seriously one of the reason we left Manhattan over a decade ago. It's not for everyone, which is part of the reason we love it so much. read more

Petite Crevette - Mustard Crusted Salmon. $20 and excellent - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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