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    Rusty Nail Brooklyn

    4.2 (38 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    RUSTY NAIL BROOKLYN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Comfort Sisters Menu
    Amy A.

    Great local bar and currently hosting Comfort Sisters as a pop up kitchen. We've tried the salmon burger, burger, empanadas and mozzarella sticks and they've all been delicious. It used to be just weekends but food was available on a Monday night - yeah for not cooking in the heat!

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    Olaedo E.

    Ehh I'm so disappointed and really wanted to love this place after finding it in the neighborhood. I came here with my girlfriend in the evening. They have outdoor seating and practiced social distancing. The inside was turned into a liquor store, which was really cool. We ordered our drinks at one side and then food on the other end. For drinks, I had the frozen strawberry margarita which tasted like watered down slush. My friend ordered one of the gin cocktails on the menu and didn't like it. For food, we ordered the honey sriracha wings, the baked wedge fries, the Cajun corn and the pan seared Brussels. The corn was seasoned very well but was overcooked. It had the texture of as if it were previously cooked, then frozen and thawed out to be reheated. The Brussels were just okay, and the wings were dry and could have used more sauce. The wedges were the best item we had ordered. Overall we were not satisfied with the food or drinks but I do appreciate the measures they have taken to practice social distancing.

    The Rusty Nail
    Emily P.

    My dad's favorite cocktail is a rusty nail and no one ever knows how to make it, so I definitely wanted to check this place out! Came here on a Friday night with three friends after work. It was fairly quiet when we first arrived but within an hour or two the place had filled up. There's a nice seating area around the bar, two tables fitting 6 people each in the middle, and then another wrap around seating area along the outside of the space. It's an intimate space but big enough that it doesn't feel crowded. I am a big fan of the decor, too. They have good beers from around BK and other states, along with wine and their signature cocktails. The happy hour is decent, especially for Brooklyn. Their cocktails are pretty good though nothing that blew me away and several tasted watered down (too much ice that took away the flavors). We had the rusty nail, cinnamon smoked old fashioned, and the st. Nicky alexander. They do have a nice assortment of whiskeys and other spirits to chose from if you want something straight. Prices are reasonable. They do have these cool pre-made cocktails from the Wandering Barman. Honestly, we liked those more than most of the drinks that were made fresh. We had the Miss Casanova and the Iron Lady, both delish! The food from Memphis Seoul was pretty good and has good vegan and gluten-free options, but note that you have to pay separately. The sandwiches were more satisfying than the rice bowl as the rice was dry and not fresh. All in all, the atmosphere is nice and everyone who worked there was really warm. If I was in the area I might stop in again, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here (I much prefer their sister bar Sycamore).

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    Spencer S.

    Great place to get some quality crispy boys on draft, or from a can. They have a couple non-alcoholic options too, which I always appreciate. The food is surprisingly awesome, I love the beyond burger here. Love the seats in the canopy area with joke hole. They're dog friendly too, which is great, not because I have dogs of my own, but because dogs are often there. Staff takes COVID seriously, masks are on, even the nose is covered!

    The Reuben
    Intrigue L.

    I've been waiting to try this place for sometime as it's 1 of the new additions to my old neighborhood. Nothing to complain about. Outdoor seating during Covid that's really cool and comfortable. High tables and low tables. Order your drink from the bar- then place your order for food at Stuf'd thru a different window. Find a seat and your food will be right out. The chef is extremely friendly too. The Reuben was delish. Tender meat...thousand island dressing could've used a bit more "umphh" but I still enjoyed it paired with a red cole slaw. I love their signature bread. It's really fluffy but not too soft. The brussels were amaze balls! Lightly seasoned but packing flavor. Forgot the name of my drink but it was some type of sangria that left me with a buzz after 2... don't expect anything too fancy.. this is really a bar setting but in a really cool neighborhood that has changed so much. I will return

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    Bartender stole my friends card and thought it was "no big deal". Tried to tip himself $10 on the tab the day after.

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    5 years ago

    Love this place, staff is great, drinks are great, and the restaurant attached is so good!!

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    6 years ago

    Very cozy, great neighborhood place. A wide range of beer and cocktail options. Friendly service.

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    6 years ago

    Great food and great drink menu. The staff is super friendly too. I love that this place opened up in the neighborhood!

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    6 years ago

    Love the Rusty Nail. Drinks are great and staff are friendly. Much needed addition to the neighbourhood.

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    6 years ago

    Great place to spend some time with some friendly people great staff and a really nice atmosphere I would recommend it to all my friends

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    7 years ago

    My kids and I really liked the takeout food! And the bar had a nice vibe too. Especially recommended the steamed buns and rice bowl.

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    Great local bar and currently hosting Comfort Sisters as a pop up kitchen.

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