The outside koi fish ponds really were a sight to see. We didn't get to try any of the food but the drinks were moderately priced and the bartender was real nice about the fact we didn't recognize anything on the menu. 5/5 for ambiance. read more

Sea Witch - Koi fish and a turtle - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sea Witch is an awesome bar. First off, they have a fantastic selection of local, craft beers. They have beers on tap from breweries like Folksbier and Peekskill. The offering are pretty diverse; they had sour ales, wild ales, stouts, and various IPAs. The atmosphere and the bartenders were great too. They played some great hip hop. Unfortunately, it was a little too cold to venture out to the outdoor patio, but I'd like to check it out in the summer. They also have a delicious menu of bar food. It's simple but hits the spot. We shared fried oysters and a grilled cheese sandwich. read more

Meh, average Brooklyn hipster place. So so food. They have a million items on the food menu, but they're out of 99 percent of them by 9:00 pm? Drinks average... I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this place... read more

This place has the coolest backyard with a manmade stream and koi pond. It's a very chill atmosphere perfect for after work social gatherings. I usually come here for their fried clams sandwich. You get a generous portion of clams that's not heavily breaded so you can actually taste the clams. The pork schnitzel is also super tasty and not dried at all. I've also had the fish taco and the bluepoint club (fried oysters) and honestly I loved them all. This is a solid place to eat and drink casually. Also the price point is still moderately decent so that's a plus for great food! Update: July 2, 207 The kitchen and establishment has changed a bit and the food is def not as good. Their tacos were downright disappointing. The blue point club was sub par at best. And also they no longer have server service. Oh well, still good if you come for drinks. Cheers! read more

Walked into this place on a whim for Sunday lunch, we had actually got turned away from one of our favorite brunch spots but they were too packed. The menu outside was more than enough to get us in the door. You order at a little window and then walk into the dinning/bar area. The theme of the restaurant is evident throughout, there's a fish tank behind the bar, mermaid paintings and lots of other deep sea themed decorations as well as an outdoor seating. We wanted to order everything on the menu, but we ended up ordering fries (they aren't anything out of this world but they taste very good and are well seasoned), fried oysters (delicious and not too oily), fish filet, and cheeseburgers (basic but very delicious as well). Definitely can't wait to come back and try more on the menu. read more

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Interesting cocktails, a pretty good beer list, and an awesome fish tank. I like all of the nautical stuff, it was themed without being silly. We stopped in on a Thursday night, it was pretty quiet. A nice place to meet a friend for a drink or two, a good place to have a conversation. The bartender was friendly and quick with a drink. read more

Why is this place rated so high? I mean lets go through the PROS and CONS. When I walked in I soon found out for myself there is no waitress service. Note to self seat yourself. You get all the food for yourself and your own drinks from the bar. That whole open a tab at the bar so unnecessary like the bartender was saying. Don't get me wrong the outside is really cute and so is the little aquarium contraption behind the bar but the SERVICE IS SO BAD its not worth it. The burgers are way overdone and are not soft and tender. The fries are just gross and oily? I left the fries behind and I never leave food behind. I mean if you are used to good quality burgers like two8two in downtown Brooklyn or the pour house in Manhattan you will not be pleased. The bartender is just plain rude. I asked him where the water was and his response was along the lines of you see that barrel over there and proceeded to continue his conversation with someone while on his phone. He was more concerned with smoking outside than the costumers at the bar. When my friend asked what kind of root beer he has his response bordered we don't specialize in soft drink I mean really?? WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. read more

Have I died and gone to heaven? I just recently moved in down the block and finally stumbled me Irish arse in here on a whim. Approaching, the decor is unique and inviting. Throw in the classic music and western on the radio, sweet oval fish tank, anchor-style chairs and 6$ old fashioned cocktails and you have yourself an ace. Oh, got your attention? That's right, 6$ old fashioned drinks, and that's not even happy hour. We're talking Saturday evening here. Beer drinker? Check out their nice list of craft brews on tap. Love nature and oxygen? There's outdoor seating a plenty in their well cared for garden. They also offer brunch, which I will report on asap! What better way to introduce myself to the neighborhood than stumbling around the streets singing Hank Williams to nobody-in-particular? Will definitely be back! A vast ye land lubbers! Full (Anchor) Steam ahead! * * (Actually I dislike Anchor Steam, even being from San Francisco.) read more

Sea Witch - 6$ old fashioned? Can i just move in?? - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So many high and low points. LOW: The back garden is beautiful, but beware: they not only permit smoking, they more or less encourage it with "Smoking Permitted" signs dotting the entire patio. What?? Why are we regressing to 1980? Moreover, because of the (albeit pretty) water features installed in the back, space is limited. So expect to sit inches away from your neighbor and for all the second hand smoke to ruin your time. HUGE bummer. HIGH: The food was great and cheap. The cheeseburhers were done perfectly, though they could stand for some real lettuce in place of the limp, single, leaf of iceburg. Fries were great and worth the extra $3. LOW: The bartender was pretty lame. Had no sense of order while helping anyone who happened to be in front of his face before those who had clearly been waiting longer. (mind you we were there at an extremely slow time- would hate to imagine what he's like when it gets busy) He also added two drinks to our bill that we had not ordered. When we pointed it out he simply said, "Oh, you didn't order those?" No apologies, just a silent transaction when we told him to take it off the bill. Um... sorry? HIGH: The server who brought out the food was super friendly and helpful. All in all, I probably wont be back. I can find a decent burger and beer list elswhere without subjecting my lungs to 2nd-hand smoke. Oh, and I may even get a smile out of another bartender. read more

Sea Witch - Garden space with babbling brook - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been going to this place for years, and I can't think of a more welcoming vibe anywhere else in the NYC area. The beer selection is excellent, the food is good (especially the whole belly clams), and the bartenders are friendly. I love the enormous aquarium; and I've become good friends with the fish and turtles that live in the outdoor pond. The backyard is a perfect place to spend a few hours on a warm day. I am a 60+ woman, and I generally spend time here with friends my age, a fact I share so readers know Sea Witch attracts a wide range of patrons. Say hello to Eduardo when ordering your food; he's one of the nicest people ever! read more

The best thing about this spot is the decor and the drinks. The wall art is pretty cool and its a nice size spot. The bartender made a good ass drink but he looked like he just came form the sauna. In the summer with the back door closed and lock plus no fan, Im surprised no one passed the hell out?!?!? I was like I know I saw this place had an outdoor space...needless to say it was not open!! Which would not have been a real problem if you had a ceiling fan or hell just go to Target and get a couple of fans to put in the windows?!?!?! Just so confused cuz the staff looked hot and sweaty. Not appealing when your service looks like the just been ran thur by the devil?!?! When the menu is so simple it should be good but no not even close at the Sea Witch. Very pricey mediocre/bad food.... 1. Fish tacos...what was the white stuff on the top...Greek yogurt?!?! Chef needs major lesson on breading and frying fish...tragic 2. Al pastor taco...why do you call them Al pastor....just say pork cuz you are missing leading real taco eaters....HORRIBLE!!!! 3. LMAO cheese burger tasted like my six year cousin made it?!?!?! And the crowd can get really loud like screaming/hollering loud. Also I must say the crowd must be very loyal or local cuz aint no way anybody drink in that heat unless the bartender is hooking you up or you live around the block?!?! Very Dissapointed read more

Really chill bar in [very] South Slope that offered a nice pit stop after our recent tour of Greenwood Cemetery. Nice vibe with the type of sundry characters and misfits you expect to run into in Prospect Heights and other margins of hip Brooklyn. Bartender was nice, beers were good (with some nice options, whether you want a summer sipper or get wrecked on an 8 oz. extreme beer). They don't have a full integrated kitchen, but there is a literal hole in the wall when you walk in staffed by dudes who will make you a tasty kielbasa or burger. The most memorable part, easily, is the Christopher Walken sailor painting we sat under. Truly, I couldn't take my eyes off it. read more

Stopped in here for some happy hour drinks after pizza at Giuseppina's. Wasn't crowded or loud and was lit well enough. Good place to sit and have a conversation. All things that I really enjoy about a bar space. Also really enjoyed the stools. Comfortable and stylish. The decor is mostly hipsterish Brooklyn except for the giant electronic fish tank that kinda looks out of place. Had a few beers to drink, draft and cans. The bartender (don't recall her name), made good recommendations and understand the beer and tap list well. Always a bonus when a place serves beer from breweries you've never tried, as was the case here. Worth a visit if you're looking for a good beer selection or to kill some time. read more

Sea Witch - Sea witch was on fleek, like this beer they served there - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sea themed vibe, very cool feel in the Sea Witch in the lower Slope. Beers on tap. Menu now at the bar where you order. Garden opening soon and owner turned on light to show me the wood gated space. A few folks on early Friday eve many more than other spots. Clam belly w/small fries- $13 Fresh fried fatty clam and fries to order. Soft bun, housemade tasrtar transforms you to a sea worthy locale, just as Sea Witch does. Friendly folks man the helm here. read more

Late night bar and take out. Food is whatever not good but when you can't find anything where else serving at 2:30am, ok. Drinks were strong but nothing special. Crowd was annoying young hipsters. There was this one really loud girl that voice hurt my ears. read more

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Great bar in this neighborhood, and definitely one of the best kept secrets in Brooklyn. The backyard is a dream! You order food at the kitchen, and pick it up when they text you. You order drinks at the bar, and the kitchen can put your food order on the same tab. So efficient! The background is beautiful, with a little water feature running across and a small bridge. Tables and trees line the sides of the backyard. We sat outside because it was a rare warm April day during an unseasonal cold front (climate change amirite?). The beer selection on tap was huge, and they also had a few ciders and sours. Prices were really affordable! We ordered fries, the BLT, and the pork schnitzel sandwich. The fries were a treat - they were the shoestring kind, and the pork schnitzel sandwich was delicious. The BLT was good too, but I probably wouldn't order it again since they're usually better coming from a deli. All in all, I found my new summer bar! read more

I am definitely not a fan of this place. I don't know, it seems dirty, the bartenders are off and it smells funky. I don't know, I just did not have a good vibe from this place while I was here. It had a decent beer menu and I can certainly enjoy that about it but I can't say I'll ever be back. To me, it almost seemed like the bartender was drunk when we arrived...and it was 6pm. read more

So glad I found this bar w a beautiful garden in the back. Came here after work, plenty of beers and seasonal ones, I had pumpkin ale and love it! you can order food by the entrance but not w bartender. I have yet to try the food and cocktails yet. would be happy just to go back for post work drinks and chill at the back garden during summer times! read more

Perhaps the ambience is nice if you're there, but we made the mistake of ordering takeout and the burger and fries look and taste like McDonalds. read more

Bartender was incredibly rude and entitled. Became nasty with me and the person I was with because we didn't "tip her 20%". Mind you, we gave her a $4 tip for two beers and two shots. A dollar a pour as is customary. There was also nobody in there which made it all the more mystifying. read more

Holy crap/ come here for the awesome bartender service.. Then STAY cause your drink is so awesome and you've just lost forty five minutes staring at the fish in the aquarium and you ordered the shishito peppers and fries and it may as well have been the last supper.. You're happy, you really are. Even your iPhone 5s can't distract you from the awesomeness you behold here. Do it and then- tell others. You're welcome. read more

Sea Witch - A bitchin cocktail courtesy of bartenders choice:) - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I boycotted Sea Witch a couple years back because the staff had serious attitude problems, including the kitchen staff. At that time I didn't even leave a review. My friend convinced me to give it another try last night and lo and behold the bartender managed to be condescending to my friend in the 30 seconds that we were ordering drinks because she couldn't hear what she said over the music. Get over yourselves Sea Witch. You're not cool...and talking down to paying customers just makes you a douche and erodes your patron base & your own tip money - smart! Boycott is back on. I'll continue to support the other bars in the neighborhood who don't hire holier than thou staff. There are too many options in the area to pay for that kind of service, no matter how awesome you think your playlist is. read more

Have since tried both the Pork Schnitzel & the Kielbasa sandwiches & as expected they are both really good and greasy. I would have to say however the Fried Clam Roll is the menus definitive star. read more

My kind of bar. Funky little place with some cool quirky design choices, a great courtyard, and a few different seating nook and crannies for you to settle into. Had a great night here with a large group of friends that were spread out all over the place. Burgers were ok, not top notch, but decent enough. Other Yelpers may be complaining of the lack of service, (pay at the bar as you go - no need to sort the bill at the end of the night), but as a traveler accustomed to a more laid-back style of service, this just felt like home to me. read more

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This place has a very hip pub feel. You order your food in the front directly to the kitchen, and they text you when it's ready. My friend and I got the al pastor tacos, the fish tacos, and a large order of fries. The al pastor was spicer than I anticipated but great pub food all the same. We also got a couple cocktails, which were made well and tasted great. The outdoor seating area is pretty, with an artificial stream running through rocks and plants going through the center of the area. There was plenty of space for us at 3:30pm on a Sunday. All in all a hip, well-done pub experience. read more

Sea Witch - Al pastor tacos, fish tacos, large fry - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Since I have a new bike, this place is more practical for me to drop in. I'm glad I did on this sunny Sunday afternoon, because frozen margarita's and fish tacos were a wonderful respite. The BLT is still amazing too. The quality of the food is just wonderful at this price point. Good value. Reasonable portions. They used to have Shake-shack-like buzzers, but now leave your phone number with the small kitchen, and they will text you when your food is ready. Love that ingenuity. Thank you. read more

Perfect happy hour spot and had a great time talking with Bam the bartender and the chef. Fries were amazing! There's indoor and outdoor space. The aquarium behind the bar is mesmerizing too. read more

We love this place (me and the boy). Great beer, great BLT, nice bartenders, great bar (and fish tank- better than watching sports) and great little backyard area. We've gone 2-3 times a month for about 6 months now and unless something drastically changes, this will continue to be our favorite bar in the area. read more

One of my favorite bars in the area! The backyard is gorgeous. The inside of the bar (closed for COVID but hopefully reopening some day) is enchanting and cozy. The beer menu is unique, with frequent rotations so there is always something new to try. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty. Their burger is simple but really delicious...the perfect bar food! read more

Very thoughtfully laid out in decor in every way. The furniture and bar are beautifully finished and everything seems to work together to compliment the whole. (the large Sea Witch mural , the curved facade of the entrance) The ceiling lights are large woks that have the constellations drilled into them. The ceiling is painted a midnight blue and the effect is that of being inside a boat on the ocean at night. The fish tank behind the bar gives the effect of looking out from a portal out from the ship' s hold. The menu is great, very affordable foods of many varieties. The beer list is very potent and eclectic !! read more

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I love Sea Witch and even moreso love living 2 blocks away from it. It's definitely my go-to bar when I also need to grab a bite. They always have at least 2 sours (my fave) on tap and their selection rotates frequently. The food is maybe not the cheapest but it always hits the spot. I always get the fish tacos and shishito peppers. Carlos at the window is so nice and funny. For brunch they make a killer spicy bloody mary. Lovely backyard (though it gets very buggy at dusk; they should provide bugspray and/or get citronella candles) and fun weird decor. The aquarium behind the bar is impressive. read more

The backyard is lovely. The food is solid. Reminds you of seafood shacks. I've been here a few times and my only negative is the staff who seem to be very unhappy. The guy taking orders was clearly over all of us. I was there last weekend and my cocktail had a hair in it. I brought it back to get another and the bartender put the drink on the bar and when a guy at the bar asked what it was she said he could have it. Giving someone a returned drink with a hair still in it doesn't seem like a good idea. read more

Sea Witch is truly flaw free. As many people have mentioned before, the backyard is absolutely lovely. There's a pond, koi, turtles, a very vocal bullfrog, plenty of seating, etc. That said, sitting inside isn't bad either. The ambiance is pretty sexy - great nautical themed artwork, an aquarium with some colorful buddies inside and great seating options both for a group or a date. The food is definitely worth sampling, too. Love the shishito peppers for something different and the fries for something familiar done exceptionally well. I can't speak highly enough of this space! read more

Needs more bottled beer selections there are no light beer options or hard seltzer which is really weird for any bar.Prices are not cheap there either.Backyard is nice thats about it.Will not be returning. read more

I could have sworn I had been here before sometime last year because everything seemed familiar when I met friends here last week- The corny decor. Expensive drinks and the bartender who seemed confused about life in general. Perhaps I am in a mood but I dont see myself coming back to this bar anytime soon. If anything it seems more of a summer spot then winter. Also the fact they serve food and have no real dining area creates an awkward environment for drinkers posted next to the people lame enough to think having their kids eating at what is mostly a bar is appropriate. No joke a girl who couldnt have been more than 10 was reading with a flashlight at one of the tables while her and her dad waited for their food. read more

The bartender was great, so was the atmosphere! The burger was ok. The fries fantastic! Loved the art and outside patio!

Star for the name, star for the rum selection, two stars for the fish tank behind the bar. Seriously though, this is a solid bar. They have a decent selection of beer, a friendly and fast bar tender (apparently he can drum like a mofo too), good music, a small outdoor patio, and cool decor inside. There's a table for pirate meetings, and the drinks are strong. read more

So, I don't usually like to give crappy reviews, but I went here a few times and each time the bartender, who I'm also assuming was the owner, didn't seem too thrilled to be serving anyone drinks other than his regulars. Also, we were at a table and (with all honesty were joking and laughing loudly) he told us that if we didn't "shut the fuck up he was going to kick us all out." I'm not gonna bitch and moan and act like i've never gotten into a confrontation with someone before, but c'mon man... you can't treat customers like that if you want them to come back. Maybe he didn't want us to come back, but that seems like bad business for a bar that just opened up, especially because we were, at the time, enjoying ourselves there. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend this place to someone, I'm just saying that I personally won't be going back. read more

Normally I'd pass off a bar with a nautical theme as kitsch, and really out of place in Brooklyn, especially in the burgeoning hotspot that is South Slope.* I mean, if you're going to fight the atrocity that is the 'R' train to get out here, you'd want a bar that intends to take you seriously? Well, after dinner we were walking around Fifth Ave so see what was new, and despite the Sea Witch not having a parrot outside, or some dude with one leg and an eye patch** I figured it was at least worth giving a shot. While I don't usually get off on a maritime mystique, I couldn't help but ducking my head in to see what was going on inside. And surprised I was! The bar -- everything about it, really -- is gorgeous. Everything is laid out beautifully, from the big bar area as soon as you walk in to the tables for dining in the back all the way through to the unfinished backyard. It's definitely a winter bar -- all hardwoods and copper and dark -- but the kicker is absolutely the huge fish tank directly behind the bar. I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the dichotomy of the crisp blue of the water and the dark woods of the actual bar, even though there weren't a ton of fish in it. But dark woods and big backyards and swimming with the fishes don't matter much if you can't back it up with good food and quality drinks and Sea Witch delivers there. You won't see grog or cheap rum*** here, and included are a good variety of bourbons and whiskeys as well. We didn't try the food, but the people sitting next to us did and declared it pretty good bar food; the fries looked especially tasty. I expected Sea Witch to be something akin to Timboo's with a fishtank, but it knocked things out of the park. Well, er, the ship, at least. * - Motto: gentrifying at a laborious pace since 2007. ** - Tragically less common since the great gentrification migration of 2007. *** - Ok, maybe a little bit of cheap rum. read more

Hands down one of my favorite spots in Brooklyn. I'm actually in Philly, but I'm up there regularly as I have twins that are Brooklynites. South Slope or wherever this is, recognize your jewel. First and foremost, the whole reason I came to this place is because of one dude that works there... Kyle. Long story short, was going to see Erykah Badu with the Philharmonic at BAMM and the line was long as shit so we went to the German place across the street. Kyle was behind the bar. I was with two other peeps that worked at Rum Bar in Philly and Kyle expressed that he was in to rum and seriously made some of the finest rum cocktails I've ever... so I follow this dude to Sea Witch. As far as he's concerned... this kid is a beast... he's in his early/mid 20's, but he's a grown ass man behind that bar. Seriously... the force is strong in this one... mad cocktail game. Ok, enough of that... I'm a fan of Sea Witch, one... because Philly prices... two, the shit would be right at home in South Philly. three... it's dark as fuck... lights are always on midnight. Solid fare at minimal prices, and a solid beer list. They even have a pretty adorable outdooor space... and what we call a "citywide special"... PBR and a shot for $5. Also a strong iPod game up in this piece. Come here... beer... beer cocktails... or just straight up booze... they even have a decent growing/evolving Rum list. read more