Magnificent food great quality local ingredients. Good size serving and local atmosphere

Superfine is a great neighborhood place (and right around the corner from my apartment), but please don't EVER go there to eat if you're in a hurry. We made reservations for four for 6PM dinner on a Saturday, expecting that that would give us enough time for a leisurely dinner before we had to leave at 7:15 to go to a show in Manhattan. Apparently they were having a complete meltdown in the kitchen, because our salads didn't get to our table until 6:45 (after we received another table's first course by mistake), at which point we started to get really concerned. We told them of our deadline and they said they would do all they could to get our food to us. About two minutes before we were supposed to leave, we were told our meals were "at least seven minutes out" and that we could either take our food to go or they would try and find us some soup to scarf down quickly. We had no time, so we left, still dizzy with hunger and extremely angry that the waitstaff and kitchen could be so incompetent and apologize with a mere "We're sorry we didn't know you had a show to get to" and the excuse that "We're not known for lightning-fast service". I have had extremely slow service at brunch once as well, and after this experience, I will not go back. The food is pretty good but overpriced, but this "meal" (or lack thereof) completely ruined the first part of my evening. Be warned, don't go there if you're on a tight time schedule. read more

I am by no means someone who is in expert in what BK has to offer. However, my good friend took me and about 7 other folks to Superfine last night. 1) I was impressed with the space. High ceilings nice decor and alot of room between tables. I also felt like I was in the suburbs. Also the fact that they were able to seat 8 people immediately at 8pm on a Saturday in NYC was impressive. 2) I am cynical and thought that being able to seat 8 people in such a large space would carry a price. Price being good food or lack thereof. However, I really liked my dishes. I got the Zuchini Soup to start and the Spaghettini. The soup was great: light and a great dish to start with. The spaghettini was cooked perfectly al dente and had some taste chunks of spicy italian sausage. I had no complaints and would defintiely come back again. read more

If you're thinking of eating at Superfine, I recommend staying home and eating a Lean Cuisine instead. This was most certainly the worst meal I have eaten in my fourteen years of living in New York City. The service was mediocre and the food was inedible. One of the members of our party canceled last minute with a sinus infection and we all agree that she probably had a more enjoyable evening. read more

Superfine NY BK DUMBO Saturday 11th July 2015 Four Stars The restaurant was fairly empty except for the decently busy center bar. The atmosphere is pretty laid back with an upscale feel. I really like that there is seating along the backside of the bar and the pool area in the front. Our birthday party sat in the far back corner below the Coney Island mermaid parade banner. We enjoyed some liquor, wine, and beer. The grilled calamari with endives, carrots, and dressed with an anchovy vinaigrette was quite good but I think the squid should have been featured more in the dish. The fried squash blossom was one large flower battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese. Both were good starters to share. The Bone-In Pork Chop had a Cajun flavor with actual grill lines. The meat was quite juicy and tender except around the bone. The Gouda Mac n Cheese that accompanied the entree was delicious. The pasta was lightly sauced and less creamy. The Gouda flavor was mild. The addition of broccoli lightened the dish and add a bit of crunch. However there was not enough cheese of veggies for my tastes. Aside Note: I get pet peevish when a restaurant calls their pasta and cheese combination as "Macaroni and Cheese" but in actuality the pasta used is something other than macaroni. This restaurant used "cavatappi" which is a ridged tubular corkscrew pasta which is in the macaroni family. So this place actually can said Mac n cheese. For example: If I order ravioli and you give me tortellini, I think that most people would feel a bit mislead. The spaghettini was the best looking dish and most filling without the presence of a protein. The service was good. They added a 20% auto gratuity which is illegal but always fine by me. read more

I work in Dumbo and my friend was in town and happened to be in the hood. We wanted to meet up for a couple drinks and maybe some food. I really thought about where to go while sitting at my desk. There was only one choice! This is by far my go to for Dumbo. There are better cocktails, better food, and bettter decor at other places, but none bring together all 3 in the Dumbo-way like superfine does. Keep it up! And whats the next pizza on special?! Love. read more

The space is great -- open, high-ceilinged, good amount of seating and pool tables if that's your thing. Location is also good, located right on Front street around all of the other (read: not many) neighborhood places to join in some sort of merriment. Don't get me wrong, I like dumbo, but it's hardly a real "destination" with robust nightlife offerings. Superfine fills the niche well, as a bar doubling as a lounge with live DJ sets. The beer is standard fare and at least one tap is generally dedicated to a local brew. It's an interesting strategy to name your establishment as two superlatives. Sets the bar a bit high. And, while I quite like superfine, I'm not quite sure it lives up to its nomenclature. Morethanfine might be better. read more

The Good: Super-nice staff; super-cool bartender; great interior; turbot had an amazing cucumber salsa; shrimp in the penne was just how shrimp should be: fresh, butterflied, meaty, and garlicky; easy transition from dinner table to bar stool; a rare find that serves dark Krusovice The Bad: Men's loo does not have the cool beaded curtain like the one gracing the women's, thus making for less dramatic ingress/egress The Ugly: Someone ordered a beer-tomato juice concoction that just seemed inherently wrong read more

I love superfine. This is my after work drinking spot and I'm here at least once per week. The bartenders are awesome and super friendly and the vibe of the location is great. There is a free pool table and they have rotating local art on the walls. It can get a bit busy, and I'm sure some people have trouble getting the attention of the bartenders. In addition, sometimes the beer taps leave a bit to be desired. If they doubled the tap capacity and rotated some craft beers on those new taps (to match the wholesome and fresh rotating menu) it could really add a lot. However, when you get used to this place it becomes a favorite. The burgers are great and the fries are incredible. I haven't ordered much else though. This probably should be a 4 star review, but the people who work there make it such a good experience and get to know you, so they're getting 5 stars. read more

Went there with my best friend and it was the perfect place to catch up. The menu changes daily according to what is in season, it isn't cheap, but it is Dumbo. Portions were so so, but the food was very tasty, and that is matters to me more. I'd go again. PS: At the end of the night, they had some dj spinning 60s tunes (lotsof motown) and I wasn't too sure, but was lots of chicks who looked like dudes by the bar. read more

Oh Superfine... what's with the odd kitchen hours? I've three times in row stopped in for solid eats only to find it's in between lunch/brunch and dinner or that you stop serving by 11p on a Saturday. Not superfine. At all. DUMBO doesn't have that much going for it restaurant wise, you'd be wise to offer full kitchen hours. The bar 'food' filler is not a solution. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because in the (now distant) past I was lucky enough to have a meal or two there and it was good. read more

Typically over priced because it's in Dumbo but unlike most restaurants, the quality of the cooking and ingredients come through in the food and almost make the price worth it. I have never seen a wilted piece of lettuce. The hiuse salad is $8 for a pile of lightly dressed leaves, but they're so crisp and fresh and balanced that it's worth it, in my book. It raises the bar for restaurants that clearly don't take care with their greens (AL MAR) The soups are usually delicious and the meat is always cooked properly. At dinner, the calamari is to die for. It's perfectly grilled. Perfectly. And the pizza is delicious and changing daily according to the chef's best judgment. The only downside of this place might be the pasta; the noodles themselves are largely nothing to write home about and taste store bought. If you come here during lunch alone or with someone else, the service might end up being awfully slow so youd better sit at the bar where the chill bartender is always ready for you. From what I understand, this place is OG, a type of es establishment in Dumbo before Dumbo became what it is now. But Superfine has held up well and feels like the place still cares about what it does, unlike so many spots in Dumbo which are largely basic-bitch fare. read more

Three of us went here when rebar was closed for a private party. I'd heard good things about it, and it seemed others had too, since the place was packed. But now I'm scratching my head trying to figure out why it's still open, as the service was so atrocious that all three of us thought we must be having dinner in the Twilight Zone. Where to even begin??? When we came in the host/manager was hunched over in a chair. I felt like we were waking him up from a nap; he seemed surprised and disoriented to see us. After being seated next to a window with a lovely view of the giant dumpsters right outside (not sure if the venue has heard of a thing called a curtain), we waited for about twenty minutes fir someone to come by and take our drink orders. We asked for a glass of wine, a draft beer, and a cocktail. The wine came out right away, but fifteen minutes later, the other two drinks were still MIA. Mind you, one of them was a DRAFT BEER. It was difficult to flag down any of the servers, who were dressed as if they'd all pulled their outfits from a Buffalo Exchange grab bag. They were all kind of just meandering about, not waiting on anybody. Correction: one young man was all over the table next to us, crouching down by their seats and chatting them up like crazy. But that seemed to be because they were his visiting family members. When we finally got to inquire about our drinks, we were told the holdup was due to the bar being so busy. We looked over at it and there was ONE PATRON who was, naturally, being ignored. I think the truth is that the staff had forgotten about us, because the beer and the $8 cocktail, which was basically lime juice in an egg cup, appeared just moments afterward. Although we were there for dinner, we still didn't know what we wanted at thus point, because food menus were nowhere to be found. When someone who we hailed like tourists trying to get a cab in the rain at Herald Square finally came by to discuss meals, we learned why this was. After disappearing for an unsurprisingly long amount of time, the guy brought over a white board on which a few food items were scrawled. He propped the board on a chair, and promptly vanished. So we're eyeing this "menu," when we realize the appetizers are basically the same price as the entrees. Curiouser and curiouser. Once our order was taken, we (and this was a shocker) had to wait about forty-five minutes for our food to arrive. In the meantime we struggled to talk over the embarrassingly hokey band playing behind us. When the band's set was over, some woman who worked there actually hopped onstage and announced that she would be passing around a costumey top hat so that patrons could drop in dollars in order to pay them. "Superfine will be chipping in too," she announced. Uh... Yeah, they'd better! Because a place that's charging $13 for an appetizer, $8 for a shot of lime juice, and spending zip on their menus (I don't care if the menu rotates, it still doesn't belong on a tucked-away whiteboard) should be able to pay their own subpar musicians! read more

Superfine is mighty fine......not exactly. Love the name, and have been here once a long time ago for nighttime crawlin'. Big industrial corner space with oodles of exposed brick and windows all around, just at the side of the Manhattan Bridge. Coming in for brunch after the Winter pop-up market(my next review). The hostess said whassup? A strange greeting for a hostess- yes I would like a table wench. As the zydeco band played, I noticed the lack of tables so I sat at a cute spot at the bar. The front of the dining area boasts a pool table and auditorium chairs, which is pretty cool. The service here overall is in the I could not give a flying f...k, category which seems ok for the hordes of hipsters dining in. Luckily, there is an absence of the stroller set in this hamlet of brooklyn. I ordered the steak enchilada which arrived on a hot plate-obviously nuked. Tasty with green chili, lots of beans and homefries for $12 bangers. Organic coffee looked good. read more

Drinks were good--dinner not do much. Got the baby back ribs with Mac and cheese. Waited 40 minutes for over salted meat and no refills on bread. The Mac and cheese was under seasoned while the meat was over seasoned. Highly disappointing. read more

Superfine lives up to its name and more. It has been a staple in Dumbo for 18 years and I have been coming here since it's inception. Fresh sustainable foods made with love from start to finish. One of my favorites is the farm salad. And the steak is always beyond delicious. I highly recommend eating and chillin in this great neighborhood spot. You can always find beautiful art, community, food and music. What more do you need? read more

Ohhhhhhhhhh brunch, how I love thee. Nothing better than meeting up with a huge group of friends the morning after, so to speak, ordering a bloody Mary, and stuffing your face. Seriously, it doesn't get much better than that. And Superfine lives up to its name, serving up tasty (if a bit overliquored and undertomatoed) Marys, fantastically fresh omelettes, and other goodies. Though the hostess was a bit rude (telling us our eating time would be cut short because we were late on the reservation), our server was very kind (and prompt!). Overall, an excellent, excellent spot. read more

I work in DUMBO and I have been here only a couple times. I heard so many great t things about it, but I have not experienced the same attraction for this restaurants that my co-workers have developed. The first time, I only had a drink and played pool with a co-worker and a few of her friends. That was pretty fun and I enjoyed the trendiness of the spot. The second I went I had their burger. It was okay, I've had better. It also took them a while to serve our food (I'm pretty impatient - but I appreciate food cooked to order). They are also a bit pricey, at least in my opinion. I have had amazing meals for much cheaper than Superfine. Long story short, Superfine is just that, fine. Not spectacular. read more

When you're unemployed, or unemployable, yet are still hip enough to drink a coney island lager and play some pool on a smooth forgiving table, c'mon by SuperFine! Been coming here for years, and while I don't love everything about it, it's standard for Dumbo's nightlife and what the neighborhood has been for several years now. The positives, HAPPY HOUR, $3.50 a beer, yum. POOL TABLE, free!! SERVICE, nice and clean, like mature adult hipsters. LIVE MUSIC, only ever seen my sister play here, so that's a good thing!! Actually not true, saw Mike West a few years ago, who was great and the crowd was good for folk/acoustic music. The negative (but not like a herpes dealbreaker), FOOD, sometimes expensive for what it is, and not as good as it used to be. Every now and then they have something on the menu that is really great, but I'm not sold on their famous brunch, I don't think it's every blown my sawx off. So yes, "YAY! I'M A FAN", and I usually make it a point to stop in here for one drink when I find myself in DUMBO. read more

My girl and I entered Superfine on Sunday at around 2pm for brunch. We walked up to the seating area and waited patiently. After motioning 5 of the staff who gave us blank looks we were finally seated by the bar overlooking the restaurant. We were told this was the best seat in the house. Being brunch, i just wanted to take my time and relax for 5 minutes before ordering. 1 minute after receiving the menu my relaxing fantasy was short lived by the plump and rather rude bar girl who grunted "you ready!!". "No, i just sat down" I exclaimed and continued reading the menu. After another minute the rhino came back and grunted at me again "you ready now???". That was the last straw...I paid for my tea and told the other waiter we would not be eating here. The layout is great and i assume the food is probably decent but the service sucks and the bar chick....well dont sit by the bar if she is working there....Short black hair with streaks... Sorry to whinge and be abusive but she really should not be working in hospitality. read more

After seeing my buddies and fellow Yelpers Ava E. and Lani P. went here, I just had to try it out. Grrr no food! My drink was over strong!! But they didn't have any food. We came at the weird hour between lunch and dinner. The lady was cool though...after telling us she couldn't give much in the way of suggestions because she was an alcoholic she comped our drinks! I wanna go back. Wanna come? read more

I always leave happy and full from Superfine. Had the calamari mixed with artichokes and endives. The house salad was fresh. My mouth waters just thinking about the pork chop. Grilled to perfection and served with mashed potatoes and a special coleslaw mix. read more

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Been in here a few times before, all good experiences. Went in last night with a couple of friends after work and upon asking for a *table*, NOT seats at the bar, I was asked how old I am, and upon answering that I am, in fact, twenty-eight, the hostess said "really because you look about fifteen." I wasn't aware you needed to be a certain age to get a table at a restaurant - I had not even suggested that I might want to order a drink! Afterwards, our server was very pleasant and attentive but my food was cold and bland. Sadly will not be returning. read more

FIVE Stars for Atmosphere! 3 Stars for Food! Very trendy yet Hipster. Definitely a comfortable to come and chill with friends. It if difficult to hear each other with large parties though. The place gets VERY loud. They have a free pink pool table, great for special photos. Drinks are good, Food is OK. I had the Fish Tacos, the taco fell apart but was good. The Hash Browns and Salad were very sparse, think crazy expensive City restaurant. Its walking distance from the Promenade, Brooklyn Ice Cream, Jacques Torres, etc. Great Location. read more

"Wow" is all I can say with regard to their burger ; The type of "medium-rare" goodness that invokes a sense of "why did I agree to split this with a girl I barely know." As each bite inches you closer towards your sealed-fate of empty hands and plates, you wonder if you could use the free-hand to swipe the other half from your counter-parts grip. But you don't. Because Superfine is also about remaining...superfriends. Everything about it was bliss. The setting is unassuming, but the lack of a black-tie does not imply a black-eye (see what I did there?) on the well-appointed menu tied together with organic and fresh ingredients. Simply a must if you are in the area, and with so much to do in the area, it is worthy of the trip. read more

I ordered the chocolate mint pot de creme with langues de chat cookies for $8. I did not taste mint and was surprised that it was actually mousse. Very fancy name but disappointing! Overall, nice restaurant in DUMBO with a pool table oddly enough and a bar in the middle of the venue. read more

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I've only been to Superfine a few times but am set on returning when I can. The space itself is really great- open and inviting while still intimate. It also doesn't get overly loud because of the layout. The happy hour deals are most excellent and the bartenders are attentive and really good at what they do. I suggest ordering a pint of Coney Island Lager and getting your butt whooped during a friendly game of pool. read more

Great location. Great food. Good prices. The staff was friendly. We even noticed a few of the staff giving great tips on other places (museums, shows, etc) tourists might want to check out. The vibe of the place was really interesting and comfortable. Nuff said. read more

Sure it reminds me of a few girls I've dated. And yes, it's a cornerstone of the dumbo experience. It's hip. It's edgy. It's eclectic. I get it. But that makes it a great neighborhood spot and not necessarily a destination restaurant. The Sunday brunch is mediocre. I had the fish tacos. Just fish and tacos. No white sauce or shredded cabbage. The tag line on the menu should've said 'It doesn't suck'. I have to admit though, the best plate at our table was probably the breakfast burrito. read more

When my friends used to live in the hood- I used to frequently visit superfine...Had friends...friends...work here..so drinks were always GOOD :) I have had dinner at superfine too, and it was decent. I somehow don't remember it though, I am positive it's because it was 3 martini's later.....but i'm sure it was good! Crowd is totally laid back, the decor is fab, open spacey...just really relaxing! I usually used to end up here for my last cocktail....so my apologies for the blurred review...but I always left happy :) read more

I like it, cool DUMBO vibe and had a decent burger, my partner's pasta looked appetizing as well. Bar certainly worth checking out at night as well! read more

A local favorite, great drinks and lovely bartenders. Try the chili champagne long drink if the still have it. read more

Came by the other night around 10:45pm to have a late dinner since their kitchen was open til 11. The decor was cute, all decorated for Halloween. My friend and I ordered the grilled pizza and calamari; not a lot of food but it was really good. I also had their margarita which was way too sour. We shared the earl grey creme brûlée which was good but nothing extraordinary. I did like that they had a pool table and I saw some people playing dominoes when I got in. Cute place. read more

Stopped in for a quick work lunch and had the spghatini (sp). It was really flavorful and filling, and even though I sat at the bar, the service was delightful. There is something about this spot I really like. Gonna bring folks here for dinner sometime soon! read more

Found this searching for a brunch spot with live music in the Dumbo area and immediately felt good about it (all of the photos and reasonable menu prices were a quick sell!!!) Got to sit near the band and enjoy our wonderful brunch. The food was really good. Happened to be there on a personally tough day, ended up crying as I was talking about things with my friends. Our waiter after an already incredible service (!!) brought me another mimosa after seeing the state I was in. So thank you for a great time Superfine and especially our waiter whose name I did not catch but had gorgeous pink hair and the most fun earrings! You made our day really special. read more

My actual food experience was 3-star, but I'm giving an extra star to the friendly bartender for topping off my drink (which was mixed very well). The space is nice, and sectioned off reasonably between a lounge area with pool table, dining tables, and bar. And it's cute that they bring you a handwritten menu on a white board (though the writing is illegible at times!). My main gripe is that they were out of a couple of things on a Friday at 9pm - which might be excusable for a restaurant with a large menu (but their menu is pretty small). And those a dined with seemed to have really small dishes. On the plus side, the prices were very reasonable, and the appetizer pizza was quite tasty. read more

The name says it all. I've been going here on and off over the years and it never disappoints. In a neighborhood like DUMBO where doggie spas and organic laundromats are popping up all over, its nice to know this place has stood the test of time and hopefully will be around for years to come. Best for brunch - live music, great cocktails and super staff [many of whom have been with the place since it opened and there's something to be said about a place with very little turnover....]. read more

Cool location. Kinda ... Me and my cousin couldn't get over the fact that the projects were a few blocks away. Superfine has this cool and trendy vibe. There's a pool table located at the front of the restaurant with black leather couches surrounding it. It's a nice touch. We came on a Sunday and it was busy. We told there would be a 20 minute wait so we decided to sit by the bar. I didn't mind at all because it turned out to be a cozy seat and we were overlooking the entire restaurant. What I loved: the Grilled calamari. It was delicious, light, and served as a great appetizer. Side salad was a drag. They literally just piled a bunch of lettuce on top of the plate and served it to us. My burger was super tasty. What WASN'T super tasty was the 45 minutes we had to wait for it. I was beyond starved by then. Maybe it's a tactic of theirs to keep their customers waiting for so long. Then again, the kitchen is tiny and I think they had like 2 cooks there. Either way, I thought it was really good and liked the sesame seeds that coated the bun. I grabbed a few of my cousins shoestring fries, which were OK. They would have been better if they weren't so soft. Oh yeah, and if they were FRESH! They probably sat on the counter waiting to be served. What was reaaaaaaaaaallly good was the Orbit Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream. Yum. Just wanted to make a comment that the bartender was VERY attentive to us. He filled up my cup of water without me even have to ask for it and was always there when we had any questions or were ready to order. read more

Nice happy hour spot! The place has a very cool, low-key vibe, with a nice long bar, exposed brick, and friendly staff. great beers on tap. read more

We came here for our wedding after party at the end of June, and it was one of the best choices of my whole wedding day. The owners were so welcoming and made us feel like family- they really seemed happy and excited for us, greeting my husband and me with champagne when we got there. My party was able to stay in the back part, which had little flowers and water pitchers on each table, it felt private but not exclusive, just perfect. We had talked to them a few times throughout the months before the wedding to make sure it was ok to come with so many people without paying for a reservation, and it really turned out perfectly. They let my DJ cousin DJ the entire night after we arrived. My guests had a great time dancing, the vibe was perfect! We only left when they closed. We looked at lots of other places for the after party, and I am SO GLAD we went with Superfine! Will definitely recommend to friends and will definitely be going back next time we are in New York! Thank you Superfine!! read more