Damn, I wish this place was closer to me! The wife and I joined family here after some football and loved it. The place has a historical feel... as it should... having been there for some time. The beer selection was great, it was comfy and the food rocked. While the mozerella sticks and potato skins were good, the star here is the 8oz burger -- served on an english muffin! And when you order medium-rare... you GET medium-rare! Cooked perfectly, with melted cheddar.. I was one happy pub grub camper! read more

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I am so happy Skinflints is open! We couldn't wait to get our teeth into some burgers and fries! Thank you Skinflints !! read more

Skinflints - Love their Burgers - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been coming here for decades and it was always a great spot! Unfortunately tonight's dinner was atrocious ! The blacken steak was not blackened at all it was the color gray - no flavor , no grill Marks and it was over cooked . I asked for medium rare and it was medium well! The amount of fat on the steak was half of the steak it self . The sweet potato had no crispness - and it tasted as though they had put maple syrup on it to sweeten the flavor. The sautéed spinach was about the best part of the meal! I have to say that the shrimp florentine my boyfriends favorite was the same as always! How sad that Skinflints can't make a decent steak!! No wonder no one was in the place! I am disappointed that this classic restaurant has lost it edge- next time I'm in bay ridge I will not be coming here! read more

I love this place Not the best but great. Burgers and ribs are great Home made pot pie is excellent Its good food but heavy Can't go wrong with a burger read more

This is a great place to go, especially during the holidays. So beautiful. Closes late, but last call for food is midnight. Food was delicious and big portions. Service was spot on. Want to go back soon! read more

Hey Yelpers: I just received a very unpleasant and combative call from a phone order clerk' @ the above mentioned restaurant! Earlier I ordered a Roast Beef on Garlic Bread' and it came with seriously burnt fries! When I opened up the container It was gross to say the least. I also.. purchased carrot cake..which was a favorite of mine! However.. I was truly so very disappointed especially the French fries.. that were burnt black and full of oil. Utterly horrible to eat or look at. Real turn off." Nonetheless.. the sandwich was ok. Afterwards.. I contacted the merchant.. and explained the problem to no avail.. They never offered any adjustment whatsoever. As a matter of fact.. I was lied too. The Order Clerk' was going to send the delivery person to pick up the burnt, oily fries.. but they never returned as promised! Later I reached the manager/owner, Jerold' he offered to adjust my bill which is professionalism! So therefore, the order clerk, contacted once again, and requested my credit card number. I refused to give to her, based on they had it. Mind you, I never even received a receipt for this transaction either! I've read some of their reviews, and they been doing this with burnt fries for quite a while! I guess they don't care what is sent out of this place! I'll never order from them again. Too many good restaurants, where they value your patronage." Thanks for reading my blog! read more

This place reminds me of the show Cheers. Oh God now I'm exposing how old I am. You walk in and you'll see the bar where many seemed to know each other. As you head further in you find the dining area and also a back garden. I had the rib sandwich which had a tangy bbq sauce which was delicious. read more

Skinflints - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Reallyyyyy good burgers ! Hubby and I wanted a late night drink and food so we came here. Everything was so good. Our waitress was so nice and very attentive even though they were pretty busy ! We'll be back for sure. read more

I come here solely for the French Onion soup. I had dinner here once and it was good but nothing tickles my pickle more than their French onion soup. The cheese pull is amazing! The flavors are great it's not too salty, it's not not too runny. It's a beautiful brown caramelized onion color! And right now I'm on a liquid diet Because I had my wisdom teeth pulled and this soup was just what the doctor ordered. read more

Skinflints - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here really wanting to love this place. I had heard that it was a Bay Ridge favorite. But unfortunately this was not my experience. The staff was kind and friendly but I did not enjoy the food. The chicken sandwich I ordered was very underwhelming, the burgers were not good at all and the fries left much to be desired. We ordered spicy wings which were the furthest thing from spicy. read more

THE BEST!! Never better. Best hamburger best salad dressing best owner. Food is absolutely delicious. It has been amazing since the very beginning 40 years ago!! read more

Been going to Skinflints forever single had so much fun there met so many nice people. Married loved sharing delicious food, drinks and good times with my husband. And now I take my 15 year old and her friends there to eat and laugh especially at this time of year it is decorated so festive. I hope she carries out the tradition and always remembers Skinflints as a great feel good place with delicous food and awesome people. read more

When we went to this place I was pleasantly surprised to see that old school restaurant with tin ceilings, stain glass windows and old tiles. The service and food was good; although I never ate a burger on a muffin but it was good. read more

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Friendly and super fast Service. Then had great food and drinks. 5 star great hangout to bring date or friends. The outside seating good on nice days then if hot inside. Awesome place love it read more

Skinflints - Manhattan - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have given this a five based on the Burger. Best Burger period. I frequently come here with the intention of ordering something different but can't bring myself to do it. I have experienced some off-nights when potato skins didn't taste fresh. Since I come here often and the incidents are so far and few in between, I don't hold that against them. I see some of these reviews and I'm shocked. I find my self-comparing all burger joints to this one and guess what? It doesn't compare. The Cheddar Cheese sauce is user preference. I prefer a real slice of cheddar or American cheese. My wife is a big fan of the Cheddar sauce. I have also had the French Dip which was extremely good, but I can't help regret ordering it when someone else orders a burger. read more

Skinflints - This Pic is making me want to go now. - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My boyfriend and I wanted to check out Skinflints after seeing their high reviews. However, this ended up being one of the worst meals we've ever had.... First off, this place is known for their burgers, but after one bite of the burger I couldn't eat it anymore. The meat had no flavor but the worst part is that it had some weird odd gamey smell. It tasted like the meat had gone bad. It looked appetizing at first but then it was devastating after that bite. Second, my boyfriend orders a Philly cheesesteak and it's just dried over cooked sliced of beef with cheese whiz. We could barely chew the beef. My boyfriend isn't even a picky eater but he was so disappointed with this meal. The fries were probably the only good part of the meal...it was such a disappointment. I kind of wonder if we just came on a bad day. This is definitely a spot to just grab a beer and watch a sports game. I would avoid the food. read more

Skinflints - Looks good but tasted horrible... - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Their burgers are awesome! Also the vibes are super cool. We sat in the back and the service was awesome! Thank you for a wonderful experience! I hope they continue the awesome service. We visited way back in 2016 ! And I still remember how cool it was in there ! read more

Good Local bar. The neighborhood seems to love it here as it gets crowded at night and weekends. Service is good. Food menu is extensive with bar eats. Dining in the back. Good size bar. Good for groups. prices are reasonable. read more

I went there Saturday for a birthday event, and it was awful. I was up until 4am vomiting from food poisoning. I had my disinclinations towards Skinflints, because the last time I was there I found plastic in my food, but for the event I was willing to give it another chance. The food was mediocre at best. The chicken strips were dried to cardboard, the fish my girlfriend ordered was about the same, and the ribs and fries I got were bland unless they were covered in sauce - which I later puked up from poisoning. On top of which, the wait staff was atrocious. They behaved like they didn't want to take orders from us, causing us to have to go inside and order from the bar, which they then told us we couldn't do. Most of us waited for an hour or more for a waiter before having to go inside and just ignore their request not to order from the bar. I could honestly go on about how ignored we felt, how snippy they behaved, and how bland the food was, but all in all service was poor and I was poisoned by their food read more

This is the best bar in town. The bartenders are great and so is the food. The owner is always around and a delight to chat with.

What an exciting local spot. Visiting from the south and everyone made us feel welcome. The wings were crunchy and flavorful even with out the sauce. You could tell the mozzarella sticks were homemade along with the sauce. Our bloody Mary's were loaded with horseradish and the best we had so far. Definitely coming back next time we come to NY. read more

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I come here for there Burgers r amazing. Service is good. Music and patron are cool as hell. Kind of an old fashion dive bar ...

It's my local and I love it. This place has a history of hiring local folks and that makes it special in addition to great pub food and drinks since the 1970s. Try the fish and chips...extraordinary read more

The fries and the rib appetizer are very good. The burgers are ok but I didn't know I had to ask for tomato/lettuce as it came without. The burger needs a second piece of cheese- it was on the drier side but I like the English muffin. Outdoor seating arrangement is very nice. Staff is fairly attentive. The chicken pot pie is terrible- dry chunks of chicken that aren't cubed and a large single piece of potato. A pot pie should never be dry. Overall, a nice neighborhood spot- nothing fancy here but good comfort food read more

The burger was great on a English muffin roll the sweet potato fries amazing I would recommend this place to anyone wants a great meal in brooklyn bay ridge area read more

I've been driving past this restaurant for over a year and finally decided to try it out. The ambiance was great, the staff was very friendly and since I'm continuing my quest for the best burger locally, that's what I ordered. The portions were generous, the burger was fresh and delicious, and I was thrilled to put this restaurant in my top five. Sometime soon I'll whittle this list down to the top 3. Go there and enjoy like I did. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband. We've heard a few people rave about their burgers and decided to give them a try. We weren't disappointed! It was pretty busy for a Saturday afternoon. My husband tried their cheeseburger while I tried their chicken sandwich. Both were delicious and super juicy (no, not greasy, juicy but legit juicy, juicy. yes! even their chicken sandwich). We basically didn't leave a single crumb on our plates. They also have a good beer selection and great service. Would definitely come back again. read more

Casual bar restaurant Good American fare Good burgers Good French onion soup Excellent ribs read more

Best French onion soup on earth. Menu favorites: ribs, house salad with house vinaigrette, Dijon chicken, meatloaf and turkey dinner specials read more

Wow! It was nice to be back having a cold Stella on tap and delicious, tender baby back ribs that fell off the bone. Zucchini sticks with horseradish dipping sauce I a must. Lots of good food, fast service and nice atmosphere. read more

Constantly reliable, great ribs & potatoes , and a complimentary bread basket - hard to find these days!! read more

Skinflints - That's an appetizer portion-comes with a side! - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The name is unique in and of itself, but the burgers were not. I am far from a hamburger snob, but I just couldn't fully relate to what my boyfriend and his best friend have been raving about for so long; even my parents were able to reminisce for me when they would frequent here for "dates" in their youth. I just don't get it; am I missing something guys?! We opted to sit outside to fully enjoy the kick off to summer, and also because the lighting inside seems a bit too dim for me. The table we were seated at was practically positioned so close to a table of 4 sitting inside, that we were able to make fun of their conversation. You know that's a red flag if you're at a place and not talking about the party that should be going on in your mouth. My burger with cheese and bacon was just that; nothing amazing - no fireworks, no desire to lick my fingers, and no desire to really try here again any time soon. read more

This is another neighborhood favorite of mine. From the Tiffany stained glass to the old fashioned octagon or hexagon- well it's a gon anyway- floor tiling. I am going to say please ignore the pasta dishes. There are so many better things on the menu. I'd start with the chili with chopped onions over rice. The chicken pot pie had huge generous Hunk of carrots potatoes and chicken breast. The soup base is thick and creamy and I love the galley puff pastry. Seriously I am so full right now but they didn't stop me from eating the crispy mozzarella sticks or the yum yum zucchini sticks. I also sadly couldn't keep my hands off of My kids baby back ribs and fries- much to the chagrin of my Pants. I think sweats or elastic - wait those new office yoga pants ( a wolf in sheep's clothing) is a comfortable stretchy must! read more

Whenever I ask neighborhood folks for a recommendation for a place to eat, they always mention Skinflints. These are people actually from the neighborhood, mind you. So I headed over there one random weekday on a day off and sat down for a beer and a burger. The place has been around for 40+ years, so better late than never. As the other reviews have mentioned, their burger's claim to fame is that it's served on an English muffin. I had the Swiss burger, which came with some really, really good fries. Loved the added texture that the English muffin provided, and the burger patty itself was thick and cooked perfectly medium rare. The place itself is fun to look at. There were still Christmas lights up when I went in March, and the rest of the space has vintage trappings, like stain glassed windows, old lamps, and wood detailing on the walls. It's like going back in time. And yes, "Skinflints" sounds like the name of a strip club. Get over it. read more

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Came here with my hubby for dinner and the food was delish. We had the coconut shrimp and wings. The wings were yum with a kick the coconut shrimp were meh. The mixed drinks were nice and strong. He had a burger and fries. He opted for American cheese since the cheddar is like philly cheese steak type cheese. I had the roast beef in gravy on garlic bread and asked for provolone on it. Sooooo tasty and very filling. I wanted to finish but I couldn't was about to explode. Was too full for dessert but we definitely recommend this place. Side....the bar part of the restaurant had that dive bar smell but once your in the restaurant part you don't smell it. Food is worth it. read more

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If you're trying to diet then don't come here, the lower calorie options aren't great. But if you're not worrying too much about calories then this place has some great food. The French onion soup is yummy and comforting. The ribs are always consistently yummy. Also keep in mind that the half portion of the ribs are large enough and the full portion is completely unnecessary for one person. The mashed potatoes are also really good here, get extra gravy! The drinks here are also fairly cheap it's like $3 for a beer and $5 for a large beer. read more

Skinflints - Da ribs - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I always have and always will love skinflints, I personally think they definitely got the criteria for top 5 places in Bayridge for best bar type food. A group of 6 of us came by on a Sunday night around 830 after being out for the day in Bayridge. We waited a little bit for a table and than got one. Out server was really nice and accommodating. She brought us waters and menus and didn't rush us to order. I got the French onion soup and split the French dip with a side of chili cheese fries with someone. I didn't eat the fries because I don't like that type of stuff, but everyone else said they were good. Everyone liked their meals. They really do give very large portion sizes here and the price is right. I can't wait to come back again. read more

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To be fair, I give the food 5 stars. We had the salmon oregannato & the herb roasted chicken. The sides were sauteed spinach and veggies. We loved the food. The service was great as well. The reason why I am giving them 3 stars is because when the bill came it was $34.45 on total for 2 people which is great.So I had a $25 gift card and also handed them a $20 bill =4 $45 and explained that I would like to have change back. Ofcourse I was going to tip them $6 which is about 18%-explain to me why the young lady took a few mins and only returned $6 to me??? Which means she already deducted $4.55 from my $20. Uhhh ok fine whatever-I still left her the additional $6 that she returned to me even though she was supposed to return $10.55-I guess she doesn't make much but regardless, this was a very distasteful tactic. Not cool. Will I go back because of this? Probably not. read more

Ordered a bacon cheddar burger with sautéed onions. This was probably the most tastiest burger I've had in all of NYC. Asked for medium cooked, came out a little more red than I expected but it was still delicious. Fries were FRESH and cooked perfectly. Definitely recommended for drinks and burgers read more

First off: the food, drinks, and service are always and consistently good. Second: this restaurant is incredibly generous to the senior citizens who live here. Every year they donate a delicious Thanksgiving meal to a huge amount of senior citizens. This year, amidst the Covid hell, they still did it. I don't know owns this restaurant, but I know they have a big heart. If you spend your own money here, you should know that they money is being reinvested in the elder population. Three cheers, guys. read more