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    The Bedford

    3.6 (526 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BEDFORD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
    Daniel N.

    extremely mediocre food. breakfast burrito was one dimensional in terms of both texture and flavor. soggy and wet. the loaded french toast was yummy but didnt blow me away. thought it would be more special with how much their menu hypes it up. wait staff was super nice and attentive. cute corner spot but i would not come back for the food. maybe with some friends for a drink though.

    Dirty martini
    Jan P.

    Host was friendly and sat us without reservations on a Saturday night around 8:30pm. Server was great too. We had a dirty vodka martini (tasty) and a mezcal old fashioned (hubby liked, said slightly watery). Shared grilled cheese and tomato soup. That was great!! Loved the soup. Very tomato-y. And the sandwich was super crispy. Also had a burger that was delicious. Added bacon and the fries are very good too. Not overly old bay but just right and crispy. Shared the crumble (apple) it was good but mine is better lol. All around good night. Cool spot. Music in the background but not blasting. Low lights and chill ambiance.

    BEDFORD PLANK BURGER

    Great restaurant, very vibey it was packed when we were got there. I got the burger and it was a solid choice.

    Bar
    Renata G.

    It's a cool place overall if you're coming to grab a drink. People working there are super friendly and chat you up. They have fun concoctions like banana old fashioned and a large beverage menu including sangria, beer, wine and quite a few non alcoholic options. I ordered a mac and cheese burger which apparently they're known for, however it's just not my jam. It's very greasy and over seasoned. If you really love American food then you might like it! I wish I ordered something else as their menu is vast. Next time!

    FRENCH TOAST FRITTERS
    Maggie B.

    I ordered delivery. The heirloom kale caesar salad was delicious. The kale was crunchy and fresh. It was loaded with croutons, onions, and rich cheese. It was filling and flavorful. I also enjoyed the cherry tomato pizza. It had a very thin crust with perfectly baked tomatoes and fresh basil. They offer personal size pies with four slices, as well as larger, shareable 12 inch pies. For dessert, I had the french toast fritters. An order included four fritter balls, which were stuffed with nutella and raspberry jam. The combination of flavors almost tasted like caramel. The fritters were served with whipped cream and were very tasty. I will definitely order from here again.

    $8 mini espresso martinis

    Worst value for happy hour in the city. $8 for 1/2 a martini and $2 off the French fries. While the food is good, the service was abhorrent. It took longer to get our first round of drinks than it took for the food to come out. After our second round of drinks, asked for our check and the server walked away and never came back. Had to ask another server for the check again.

    Steak and Old Bay Fries with Paprika Aioli
    Josie J.

    I went on a date to the Bedford this past weekend and I had a pretty good time. The restaurant itself is small but it's perfect for a cozy date. If you have a choice in seating I recommend the seats to the right of the entrance up the three stairs in the corner. It's in the cut but you can see the whole restaurant from there. You can also sit next to your person as opposed to across the table. I enjoyed my Hanger steak and fries. Finally a restaurant who knows how to cook steak medium! I loved the chimichurri as a topping. That really set it off. Idk if I'm greedy or what but I still wanted more of it so my date let me order the same meal to go! He also enjoyed his sandwich. Of course I had to try some of his lol it was a little salty but I still I liked it. I'm a toppings girl so I think the aioli sauce with the pickle back slaw gave it the flavor. For drinks, I got the Southerner which was pretty good but my date got a Whisky Sour and THAT was phenomenal. Not on the menu but I loved it better than what I got! We were seated right away which was perfect. Our waitress was cool too. All in all, I'd recommend.

    CLASSIC TIRAMISU
    Beatrice P.

    We strolled in here as a group of 6 around 7 pm on a Sunday and were seated immediately. The vibe was dimly lit and romantic but not too fancy at the same time. All the dishes we got were great but there were definitely some stand outs. The Mac and cheese burger was yummy but with the "bread" being Mac and cheese it's impossible to hold it like a burger so you have to deconstruct it. I almost wish it was a Mac burger bowl. The mushroom pizza was a favorite as well with very fresh flavor and good seasoning. Finally, the blueberry crumble is a must try- absolutely out of this world! It was perfectly warm, tart, sweet and topped off with a dollop of ice cream. Our server was also incredibly kind and helpful. The prices were reasonable and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend trying them out!

    CRISPED RISSOTO BALLS (ARANCINI)
    Ginette P.

    We happen to be in the area & stopped by, noticed that they were still serving brunch which was cool since we were not expecting that. we were seated right away, drinks I had the Winter sangria it was good, nice taste hubby had Junipero good as well both strong we had a nice buzz by the time we left. Food we tried the Risotto balls aka arancini they were so good, great tasting pesto sauce. Main dish were the Lemon Ricotta pancakes, yumm they were delicious great taste combination with the chantilly cream no real need for the syrup , it was just right without it & not crazy sweet. The place has kind of a laid back vibe, industrial type decor. Service was good, decent prices & nice music playing we had a good last minute brunch.

    ALT SANDWICH
    Claudia F.

    Confusing place as there were 2 different menus? The vibe inside wasn't for me, a bit too dark for a daytime meal, but probably better for nighttime! The food was pretty good. Started off with the arancini which were DELICIOUS, very warm, savory, and the sauce was great. I would get this as my main if it came with 6 LOL. After, i got the ALT as my main meal. It was good, nothing crazy as in I could make it myself, but still very tasty!! The salad was meh, I didn't eat it, but that is just my personal preference. Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and pretty quick! Overall, this place was good but did not blow my mind.

    Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles ($18)
    Ruby D.

    When my boyfriend and I arrived at The Bedford, there was a line by the entrance. They seemed to have a system where people waited outside for a first come first serve situation to talk to a host. When it was our turn, we realized that we possibly didn't have to wait if we just wanted to sit outdoors, which is where we ended up sitting at. The heat lamp was turned on for us, but it was still pretty chilly. We ordered their mac n cheese burger (comes with fries) and their buttermilk fried chicken and waffles. After ordering the food, it took a long time to come. I could hear the people two tables away complaining that they were starving as well. The food was good and really filling. The mac n cheese burger was really unique and the "buns" were actually mac and cheese. However, towards the end of the meal as I got less hungry, I found the burger and fries to be on the saltier side. When we received the bill, we noticed a $1.60 charge for "non cash fee". We weren't informed of the fee prior to receiving the bill either so we weren't given an option to use cash instead. Overall, this is a decent spot for food with a fairly long wait.

    Southern Apple martini - SOOOO GOOD
    Rebecca S.

    First, let me say these apple martini's were absolutely amazing!!! I could've easily had 10 of these! I originally stopped in to try the burrata pizza and ended up sharing the hanger steak instead. Great choice!!!

    Zack G.

    Basic American bar food in a very cool, sheek, atmosphere Large menu with plenty of options I got their burger with a side of fries -The burger was very average -The fries were nice and crispy, but they had a weird old-bay seasoning that I was not a fan of 7

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    Got the special- yellowfin tuna burger and it was delicious. Can't wait to come back here and try more things! The service was great too

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    So yum and unassuming. Their chimichurri crispy fried eggs were DELICIOUS and the staff was so attentive

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    Great good, no waiting, goes the extra mile. Fresh ingredients and takes the time to do it right. Good service.

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    The food at The Bedford was tasty, but pretty overpriced in my option. Love the creative menu tho!

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    Can you order something from each restaurant while dining at the Bedford? Like can I order an entree there and an app from the other place?

    Yes

    Is this place still open?

    Yes it is

    Does this place take reservations?

    No. Presently it's first come, first serve.

    Do they have unlimited mimosas & bellinis?

    Yes they do.

    Is this the place with the burger with Scotch eggs as buns?

    Yes, but we only run the scotch egg burger as a special seasonally. Right now we have a Mac and cheese burger where the Mac and cheese is the bun!!!

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    4.4(110 reviews)
    1.8 miBushwick
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    This place was really interesting! When I found out all the cocktails were on tap, I was a bit…read moreskeptical. What do you mean you're not going to mix my cocktail right in front of me? However, I was quickly proven wrong. Not only was the service topnotch, but the drinks were surprisingly delicious and refreshing. There's a ton of options which is also surprising considering the tap only format. Upon further reflection of how tiny the bar is, it makes sense why they would go this route. It would be challenging for one person let alone two to be behind that bar shaking and stirring. I also heard there's a back area with more seating but we didn't explore much further than the front bar stool seating. Seems like a cool spot for happy hour or late night drinks and I would definitely return!

    Came here for happy hour as our dinner was in the area. The happy hour deal is great! Old…read morefashions/Manhattan/daiquiri/margarita for $8 even on weekends feels unheard of in the area. We were lucky to grab 2 seats at the bar as the rest of the seating actually seemed a bit cramped and uninviting. They advertise a heated back patio but I don't think the heat was on and no one was there, which is a bummer. Regardless, the theme is nice with everything attributable to their "laboratory" ambience. Everything is served in beakers or similar glasses. It can get a bit crowded sitting at the bar as that's where everyone orders drinks but otherwise this was quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep on the list for HH.

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