Had an amazing evening! Henry was our server and he was phenomenal. Highly recommend this restaurant. Incredible food, service and ambiance. Definitely adding this to my regular BK rotation. Yum. What a delicious and fun night out! read more

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Dishes were okay, I really wanted to like this place more. My table tried four different appetizers, nothing stood out. IMO the food is mediocre for the price read more

KenScale: 8.25/10 New York City is already saturated with seafood restaurants, some of them excellent and others more or less in the solid to pedestrian range. So long as the quality of ingredients is there, it is difficult to mess up the seafood and who wouldn't want a giant oyster platter or some whole roasted fish for a dinner get-together? Perhaps for that reason, with the exception of fine-dining institutions such as Le Bernardin and Marea, you don't see a ton of seafood centric restaurants that experiment with different ingredients and techniques for a unique take on the bounties from the sea. Enter Alex Raij and Eder Montero, the husband-wife duo behind a collection of excellent Spanish restaurants like El Quinto Pino and La Vara. They have opened a new seafood restaurant last year in Brooklyn, right next to La Vara, this time not bound by Spanish culinary traditions. My wife Jun and I dine with my ex-co-worker's couple (her husband is a big foodie) from time to time, and the husband said he was dying to go to Saint Julivert Fisherie last year so I went ahead and booked a table in January. As with my previous experience at other restaurants from the couple, Saint Julivert was a very satisfying experience, with plenty of dishes that should grab your attention. The menu at Saint Julivert consists almost exclusively of small plates for sharing. The portion size (especially compared to the price) could be an issue if you came to the restaurant looking for a roasted whole fish; on the flip side, for that reason we were able to order many dishes to get a sense of what the kitchen was trying to accomplish. I can tell that the kitchen is not afraid to combine ingredients in an unexpected way or use parts of fish that do not first come to our mind. The pig ear terrine with kombu and oysters on top, which Eater critic Ryan Sutton spoke very highly of, was indeed a great dish to start with. I absolutely loved the way the chili oil gave life to these ingredients whose textural combination between the meat and the shellfish turned out to be quite interesting. I was giddy that no one else in the dining party was eager to try it so I ended up eating most of this beautiful dish. You don't often see the collar of Hamachi fish outside of Japanese restaurants, and Saint Julivert shows why it should be used more often. The flesh (which Jun graciously skinned with intense diligence) was quite delicious with jerk seasoning. Squid carbonara with parmesan and spicy squid ink was also an interesting dish using thinly sliced squid as the noodle, while everyone also approved the skate that came with sherry and dry chili that gave a nice spicy kick. The best dish of the night, my ex-co-worker's husband and I both agreed, was the crispy tuna bake (which also happened to be the largest dish we had ordered from the menu). It may not look much different from a fish casserole, but the addition of tomato, turmeric and curry leaf gave this dish an entirely different outlook that was quite rich and delicious. With all the seafood dishes we had ordered ending up being winners, it was perhaps not too surprising that the only dish with mixed reactions was the lone meat dish available on the menu. I thought the prego sandwich with local beef tenderloin was solid; Jun said she was disappointed as there was nothing special about the meat inside. For dessert, Jun and I split budin with Cuban bread pudding and mezcal ice cream. The bread pudding was pleasantly soft, but the ice cream's flavor (neither of us is much of a tequila/mezcal person) was a little bit too overpowering. Getting a reservation at Saint Julivert can be a challenge; it has quickly become a neighborhood favorite and the dining space is relatively tiny, so always best to book in advance although you can also try your luck at the bar. There is full bar with some cocktails using interesting ingredients; the wine list could certainly improve, though, with no glass options that jumped out at me. The intimate and cozy vibe of the restaurant is another plus to a dining experience at Saint Julivert. If you are looking for a fresh perspective on how seafood can be smartly done, I highly recommend Saint Julivert. There will be at least a couple of dishes that will surprise you. read more

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Food is very tasty but portions are way too small to warrant the price. These are tapas but priced like regular entrees. Service was great. Ambiance- we were sitting outside- which there had been heaters... read more

This restaurant won Priceless Cities Best New Bistro for 2019. So of course I had to try it. I ordered the whipped mackerel and the crispy tuna bake. They also gave me the anchovies when they made a mistake of putting in my order. The anchovies was really good paired with the vanilla butter and bread. I wouldn't want to order it just for myself. It's too much anchovies for me. I really enjoyed the whipped mackerel. It's very delicious with a little bit of spice. I didn't enjOy the crispy tuna bake. They did disclose that it's like a tuna casserole. There was nothing crispy about the dish except maybe bits of charred macaroni. I am still planning to come back and bringing my friends with me. They have a good selection of wine as well. read more

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Great food and the staff were fantastic too. The reason for the dropped star is I don't like the restaurant at all, mainly sitting at long counters with fierce aircon. If they had cosy booths, we'd be back way more read more

Great outdoor dinning, ambiance was good and quiet. Food is delicious, we had seafood (fish and shrimp). Waiter was friendly and service was good. read more

Went for Valentine's day and it was so great! All of our dishes were fantastic. The menu changes and there is always something unique. Wanted to get 2 of everything! Staff was busy (it was packed!) But they were super friendly. Recommend making a reservation. My favorite dish was the Dorade in parchment. My husband loved the Uni read more

Saint Julivert - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The dishes here are dainty looking, but well executed. Nothing too sweet, nothing too sour, nothing too rich. It just all kind of works together to deliver an avant garde seafood experience. And I use the term experience because that's what this is first and foremost. The food itself does not impress in pictures and certainly not when you put the price tag next to the description. However it's a great place to spend an evening with a friend or partner. You will remember the conversations and you will remember the experience. read more

Super cool atmosphere, service was great. A lot of cool interesting dishes but I didn't enjoy all of them. The whipped mackerel is one of my favorite dishes! The pickled shrimp wasn't that great, the shrimp tasted frozen and for this price point it should be much better. Overall I enjoy it. read more

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This is a GREAT addition to La Vara. I love going to La Vara but they're always very crowded and it's hard to get a reservation before 10 PM unless you make it a few days in advance. Saint Julivert is like the seafood version of La Vara. The dishes are just as creative and delicious. If ever I can't get a seat at La Vara, I would happily come here instead. Their menu selection is a little smaller, but there's some great items on there! My favorite was the hushpuppies, you must not leave without trying these babies. I also liked the pig ear, and the tuna bake. The octopus carpaccio was my least favorite, I just found it too oily. If you're a mezcal fan like me, you have to try to mezcal ice cream, it's delicious! read more

The food was just ok, and incredibly overpriced. Wine selection was disappointing. Decent service. Octupus carpaccio - good Skate - terrible Prego sandwich - ok read more

My fiancé and I were in the area so we walked in without a reservation. Luckily there were seats available by the bar! We loved everything that we ate! Standout dishes were the pickled shrimp and the crispy tuna bake. I really enjoyed the fresh tomatoes with the shrimp and the tuna bake was deliciously rich with a generous serving. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of their menu. read more

First time here on a nice slow Monday night. We had about six courses and numerous cocktails. The service, the food, and the drinks were all stellar! I'm definitely coming back with or without a date and enjoying everything. I love the atmosphere, the music, the staff. You honestly can't go wrong here. read more

Get the surf and turf which had seared short rib and tuna. The barnacles are good but they really squirt and would probably be better in a pasta or chowder. The pig ear terrine and octopus carpaccio were also very good. Super tender and well seasoned. I wouldn't get the sorullitos again. Too salty and mushy for me. The prego sandwich could use more flavor, but the beef was pretty tender. read more

Saint Julivert was preceded by a bit of hype. I was excited by its "world traveler" approach to seafood. I can confidently say it lives up to the hype...for the most part. Each dish was a puzzle. The sardines with vanilla butter were brilliant and delicious, but a bit novel. The pig ear and kombu terrine would have been the best dish of the night if it wasn't a bit too salty. The risotto and tuna bake were both nostalgic but overly greasy. The mussels were perfect, but a bit pricey for what we got. The whipped mackerel WAS perfect. Period. One of the best apps I've ever had. A consistent theme throughout the menu was flashes of genius marred by slight technical imperfections. The service was unfortunately a low point. It felt intentionally unintuitive, perhaps because we were the last table of the night. However, it wasn't bad, just not in keeping with the ambition of the menu. I would certainly come back, but I find myself concerned that the flashes of genius will become untenable and fade before the imperfections are corrected. I hope that doesn't end up being the case. Ambition like Saint Julivert's deserves attention, even if it sometimes slightly misses the mark. read more

While the staff and cocktails at Saint Julivert are wonderful, the food is pretentious as fuck. With excitement, my party of four ordered the anchovies, assuming there would be a pile of nicely grilled fish coming to us. What a surprise when what we actually received were THREE paper thin, anchovy filets! Who filets anchovies!?! This was followed by a number of other odd tasting and or under or overcooked plates (skate was undercooked to the point of appearing as if it was raw chicken; wagyu steak was overcooked to the point of being chewy like a hangar steak). All the plates were beyond tiny and there were no options beyond a crudite plate and a chicory salad for vegetables or sides. The precious nature of the food is extremely odd for a restaurant in Brooklyn. read more

This is by far my favorite place in Brooklyn. The food is great - a little pricey but the quality is amazing - and there is a very nice selection of wines. Try the anchovies with vanilla butter, it will change your world. Its has a nice atmosphere and its enjoyable to sit for an hour or so for date night or drinks with friends. This place really shines because of its amazing customer service. We have been there a few time and each time the greeter, bartenders and waiters have all been amazing and friendly. Even the chefs give you a smile and nod through the open face kitchen. To me this shows a great working environment and people are happy to be at work. Happy staff make happy customers, and happy customers spend more and more often. This would be a six star rating if I could give it because they have never disappointed us and have always excelled my expectations! read more

Everything was on point. Standouts were the mussels with carrot, pimenton aioli, the anchovies with vanilla butter, kanpachi kama (amberjack collar) with jerk and lime. The scallops with shiso and salsa macha. It was good but they went a little sauce heavy which overpowered the scallops. The pozole was very good too. For dessert we ordered the mezcal ice cream and bread pudding. The menu is laid it very well. Drinks were great. I had The Wheeler and my date had a couple of glasses of great wine. Service was great. Food was delicious. Can't say more other than I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Small plates are small, but everything was delicious. Get the (loosely in order): - octopus x 5 - surillotos - pickled shrimp - fluke - tomatoes Tuna bake is not worth it. Drinks and wine are great, as well as service. Also the panna cotta with sorbet was very unique and really delicious. Would love to try everything! read more

Great first experience here. Walked in on a Friday around 8:45 and was seated at the bar immediately. The tables were already booked up for the night, but the bar has plenty of space for walk ins. The drinks were delicious. I got the Puerto Escondido. I was a little worried the beet would overpower everything, but the smokeyness of the mezcal and sourness of grapefruit both came through. Here's the food we ordered: Whipped mackerel: Smokey and creamy. The dill adds a great freshness to the dish. Pickled shrimp with deep fried saltines: tasty, but I was expecting and wanted a little more acidity in the dish. Loved the fried saltines. Octopus carpaccio: super simple dish executed perfectly. The octopus is sliced extremely thin, plated beautifully, drizzled with delicious olive oil, and topped with the perfect amount of spice to give it a little kick. Spiny lobster risotto: Well cooked rice. Very yummy. A bit simple. Not bland but I wanted a bit more punch. Considering it's the most expensive thing on the menu, I wanted more out of it. Tuna bake: my boyfriend's favorite dish of the night. It was like a delicious warm tuna salad. Sounds weird, but was great. Very rich in flavor. I liked the crispy burned bits of pasta on the top. Prego sandwich (with oysters!): this was my favorite dish of the night. The bread had a delicious, garlicky, spicy olive oil on it. I was expecting the beef to be chewy, but it was extremely tender and juicy. The fried oysters added the perfect crunch, contrasting the softness of the beef and bread. The service was excellent. The bartender was extremely helpful picking out dishes and checked in on us often. Next time I want to reorder the mackerel, octopus and prego. I also want to try the squid carbonara, hamachi collar, and scallops. read more

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Incredible food! Went here for an anniversary dinner and we shared 4 dishes and dessert- hush puppies, chicory salad, skate, lobster pozole and key lime semifreddo. The skate was particularly notable. The place is very small and most seating is at the bar or a communal hi-top table. Service was excellent. Can't wait to go back to try more dishes. read more

We need more places like Saint Julivert. The food is delicious, yes, but it has such a strong sense of vision -- a celebration of fish preparations around the world, from grilled hamachi collar to tuna noodle casserole. It makes for a fun outing. The space is damn sexy too. read more

Four stars for food and cocktails. 0 stars for having a ceiling so low coming up the stairs from the bathroom that a 5'10" person could crack their skull so hard they see stars. Also 0 stars for the bug that crawled out of the food and then needing an explanation for why the dish was sent back... anyhow an oddly contradictory experience at a restaurant that is very good but had some definite wrinkles to iron out. read more

It was pretty good, but overall I was disappointed. The menu has some bizarre choices and plates are fairly small relative to their expense I felt. For a couple drinks and plates of food to share it was $100+ per person. The risotto and mackerel spread were highlights, the octopus carpaccio was good but swimming in oil, and the sardines with vanilla butter left me rolling my eyes wondering what the chef is thinking. Tasted like sardines and vanilla ice cream. Our server called it "adventurous", but I think he meant abysmal. The wine list is interesting, but again expensive for a neighborhood wine bar - very few bottles under $100, and not a large selection. The service was great though - very friendly and warm, and it's a cool, young crowd here. Love the design of the place as well. I'd come back for a drink before going next door to La Vara which is owned by the same folks and so much better. I hope they can turn it around here. read more

Super fresh and innovative seafood. Every dish we had was excellent. Loved the clams and squid a la plancha as well as the crudos

Delicious food (fish tacos are a stand out) and staff is great. Wish it was still open for lunch!

Finally tried Saint Julivert and we were so blown away that we went back 4 days later. Every course was a delicious surprise. I would eat the whipped mackerel with grilled bread every day of my life. The amberjack, the shrimp, the anchovies, all great. Interesting wines, and smart, friendly service. Despite the weather, we ate in their heated outdoor area and were fine. Our favorite new spot. read more

I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints! Best seafood in Brooklyn and one of the best in NYC! Great service last night with Vera Alba and Anna at the bar--always have the skate and mackerel--definitely go if you're into fish--great meal and lovely people. read more

So friggin' good! Period. Ordered the clam chowder and fish tacos for delivery... was beyond impressed with the flavors. I had to calm the restaurant and tell them (note: I am very hard to impress). read more

Pros: The food is very good. Innovative and unique seafood dishes. Cons: The space is weird. There are only hightop seats and some of them are awkwardly arranged. Also they dont have a winter vestibule and its a very small restaurant so when the door opens the whole place gets cold instantly. Some of the dishes are extremely small and overpriced. The Pezole was $21 in the hot section but was basically a small appetizer. It has a few tiny shrimps and pieces of avocado. read more

It surprised me that this place has so many wonderful reviews. I'm a longtime patron of La Vara and would recommend them to anyone. But this new spot from the same team was an astounding disappointment. Perhaps it was an off day of service but that shouldn't be acceptable at this price level. On the night I walked in, I sat alone at the bar. There were three other parties dining. I asked about the wines and the bartender didn't know anything about them outside the information printed on the menu. Each course I tasted was worse than the next. Lack of flavor, quality and the hot dishes delivered cold. I very kindly and graciously provided honest feedback when asked about my dining experience. My bill for one was nearly $200. I was told that night I should give it another try. I will not return. read more

Small neighborhood spot with delicious dishes best for sharing. Friendly, attentive service. Good for dates. Most of the seating is bar seating with some table tops that can seat I think 4 to 6. We got there at 6:15p and there were plenty of seats available but this place will be packed very soon once word gets out in the NYTimes. The two of us shared: - Hushpuppies: this was our first snack served and thought it was good. Crisp exterior, soft interior, served with a mildly spicy mayo. It paled in comparison to everything else we had after. - Pickled shrimp with crackers: holy shizz, this was so good. Must order. - Mussels escabeche: another must-order dish packed with flavors. I soaked up the sauce with the bread. - Octopus carpaccio: very tender and flavorful - Tomatoes with vanilla mayo: heirloom tomatoes with tomato juice, vanilla and mayo. The vanilla is very subtle and adds the most surprising flavor, balancing out the salt. My husband hates tomatoes and loved this dish. Def order it. - Risotto with eel and mushroom: rich, flavorful dish if you want something heavy. A nice contrast to the lighter cold dishes we had. We were very full by this dish but we had one more to go. - Prego sandwich: crunchy ciabatta bread slathered with garlic butter and spicy mustard with tender slices of beef. A simple sandwich with great flavors. - Panna cotta with grape granita: it was ok. Wouldn't order it again. For cocktails we had: - Puerto Escondido: mezcal, beets, grapefruit and jalapeno. So good. - Verandah Punch: rum, cognac, rye, lemon. So good. - Glynwood: rye, manzanilla, lime, cider. Good but I liked the other two more. - The special cider of the night. Try whatever the server recommends. We will make the trek from Manhattan to Cobble Hill again for this gem. read more

I would have given this place a five if the portions weren't so small/pricey. Everything was delicious. The stand outs we're the shrimp with saltines, the mussels and the incredible Prego sandwich (a must have). Very nice atmosphere (feels like an episode of black mirror) and great service (ask for Cait she's awesome!). read more

I know this place has tons of great reviews to support it, but thought I'd throw in my two-cents because it's pretty darn lovely. I'll admit I can be a cynical New Yorker, and don't expect to be won over, but.....they won me over with great service and food that kept it real but kept it adventurous too. Sure it's pricey, as some say, but is anyone out there aware of the overhead restaurants have to cover?! Give Saint J a chance, it's worth it. read more

If you are considering whether to try Saint Julivert, do it! A lively neighborhood spot with high quality seafood and a fun atmosphere. There is a wide variety of small plates, fun to share, and easy to create a full meal or a light snack, depending on your mood. We tried about 10 dishes, and the only one that was disappointing was the skate - beautifully presented, but it was very over salted and that masked all other potential flavors. Otherwise we enjoyed the spicy peanuts (perfect to munch on while waiting for the rest), the whipped mackerel (served with amazing toasted bread), the fried clam strips, the hushpuppies (spicy!), the curry sous vide squid (great flavors, though slightly bizarre texture), the pig ears, the jerk seasoned kanpachi collar (yum! So flavorful), the octopus carpaccio (not raw, but very thinly sliced and so tender), and the fluke ceviche with leche de tigre, service with crispy saltines (refreshing and flavorful). The drinks were also great - a treat to find a high quality ti' punch in New York, made with rum from Martinique, and also a variation with a fun twist, adding coconut water. Both were great complements to the seafood dishes across the board. I would definitely return here. read more

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Wow, this place is great! We wanted to try the entire menu and ended up sharing 5 dishes between 2 of us. Portions are on the small side, but it was the perfect amount of food. Favorites were the sorullitos and the pickled shrimp. Risotto is also excellent. Get key lime pie for dessert! read more

Saint Julivert - Pickled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The brilliant and creative couple behind this latest addition to their restaurant "group" have another hit on their hands! With a nod to Spain of course, but going way beyond this time...Saint Julivert is a gem, a secret thrill, a giddy surprise. Charming service and really good food...enjoy! read more

This is an amazing gem in an out of the way location. We are from seattle and seafood is as much a part of our diet as coffee. Our family took us here and it was truly phenomenal. Service was great. The food fresh and innovative and so good. I want to go to their other places. This is a must and highly recommend it BTW the manager is so nice and the staff are so friendly, read more

One of the coolest place. I ate fabulous food with nice drinks also the services were appreciable. I would like to go again.