Alma
Brooklyn, NY 11231-1402
Phone: (718) 643-5400
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Degraw Street
- Directions:
- F, G at Carroll St
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm , Fri 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 10am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Alma – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
This Brooklyn hot spot, located on an unlikely corner west of the BQE, draws a diverse crowd. A raucous bar leads upstairs to an upbeat, Southwestern-appointed dining room. Another flight up, the elegant lantern-lit rooftop inspires a reverent and romantic mood.
The Food
After 14 years at Zarela, arguably the city's best Mexican restaurant, Gary Jacobson offers bold cooking that befits Alma's many moods, playing soulful and serious in the same bite. Some appetizers, such as saucy tortilla cheese chilaquiles rancheros, will have you licking your plate, and others merely scraping it. Corn-husk tamales conceal anise-scented mole; crispy masa cups contain succulent braised duck; and tender seafood seviche tickles with citrus spice. Elaborate entrees--pork-stuffed ancho rellenos studded with raisins and green olives, and expertly seared trout escabeche refreshed with mint and jalapeno--achieve riveting harmonies. Local bakeries supply a delectable dessert roster, but Alma takes credit for the creamy flan.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bar mixes fantastic margaritas with house-infused tequilas in vanilla-pineapple and habanero flavors, plus fresh lime juice.
Know Before You GoThe free chips and salsa come with smoky pico de gallo and fresh salsa verde. Make it a meal with buttery guacamole, served in a lava-rock pedestal bowl.
Look GoodReservations are not taken, so show up early for a coveted patio table.
The ExtrasIn the winter, the patio is enclosed and heated, ensuring a great Manhattan in any season.
User Reviews for Alma
05/31/2008 Posted by kmgorman
I have to say that this restaurant really does have one of the best atmospheres. It's located on a roofdeck, with beautiful views of the manhattan skyline, and it can be very romantic. It has the potential to be an amazing restaurant, except for the actual food. It had almost no taste, and the dishes were just boring. Even still, I still feel compelled to return every once in a while because of the atmosphere. I hope they spice up the food a bit, and change the menu around a bit.
Pros: Great ambiance
Cons: Bland, tasteless food
05/18/2008 Posted by davidb1b
go there all the time and its always good. the food is very good, the service is average. been going for years and find it good 9.5 out of 10 times.
Pros: awesome view and food
Cons: closes too early at night (10?)
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