DuMont Burger
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 384-6128
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between S 1st Street and S 2nd Street
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave; J, M, Z at Marcy Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hamburger 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for DuMont Burger – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
This late-night offshoot of the busy DuMont pares down the menu and leaves behind the booths, as well as the sketchy service, to offer the restaurant's greatest comfort-food hits in a casual, slate-floored barroom. Friends from the neighborhood fill the seats along the wooden counters and around a single table for eight, all warmly lit by pendant spheres and amber candle holders.
The Food
The burger is righteously juicy with a subtle, caramelized char, its sweetness enhanced by a brioche bun, and balanced by sharp, smooth blue cheese (among other choices) and crisp fries. Some of the other dishes are less successful, such as mac and cheese that's more creamy than cheesy, and a dry mound of falafel molded into a veggie burger. Greens work best in the salad of supple bibb lettuce tossed with blue cheese and bacon lardons, as well as among the seasonal ingredients that appear in the rotating sandwich specials.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bar has a full liquor selection as well as four beers on tap, including a malty Yuengling Porter and Jever Lagunitas, and a revolving list of six wines by the glass.
When to GoThe one-page menu rarely changes, but the kitchen occasionally serves special sandwiches, such as the egg variety for weekend brunch.
The ExtrasNearby Savalas is a natural for post-dinner drinks.
User Reviews for DuMont Burger
12/27/2007 Posted by ahabsleg
We showed up towards the end of the night (it was after midnight and one of the few open places we could find), so that might have something to do with how long we had to wait. We got our burgers medium, but it seemed to take an age for them to arrive. In the meantime, though, we enjoyed some good music and some reasonably priced Brooklyn beers. There aren't any proper tables, just stool seating at the bar or counters around the room, which is small, but wasn't too cramped because there weren't a ton of people there. We both would have preferred a table. The bartender was also our server, and he was attentive and very nice--he gave us free drinks because we were there late and he felt generous. The burger was really good, with a lot of cheese selections (gruyere was delicious) available. The onion rings on the side were a great complement, possibly made with a beer batter (we're not sure) but really good. Definitely a good spot to dive in for a quick late night meal. As a side note, I tried to write that the onion rings "h i t" the spot, but apparently that is an inappropriate word. What's up CitySearch?
Pros: Good burger, good service, late night possibility
Cons: Stool seating, cramped eating area
08/26/2007 Posted by verybecca
My fiance and I attempted to go on a Saturday night around 8:00 and the hostess told us the wait would be around 20 minutes, so 20 minutes later, we checked on our status and she said, 'oh, it won't be long...about 20 minutes". We decided to come back another time. So we did, on another Saturday at around 6:30 and the place was empty. We were excited! We sat at the bar that had a bartender and ordered quickly (two burgers, medium, one with salad and one with fries - I loved that they offer salad or fries...they seemed to know their customer) and then we waited...and waited...for about 25 minutes. When the burgers finally arrived we were famished and started eating...my burger was very juicy but overcooked and so thick I could barely get my mouth around it. I know this is a personal preference thing, but I prefer a thinner burger (they offer a mini-5 oz size...if there's a next time I will order that instead, and medium-rare.) The meat was very good quality, and the pickle slices sweet and interesting-tasting...I couldn't place what was in the salad dressing but that was the only thing that knocked my socks off. While I hate it whenever I can't identify a flavor in something, I was very impressed...the greens were very fresh and was the perfect accompaniment to the giant burger. The fries were a tad greasy but were crisp and fresh. We shall continue our quest for the 'best burger in NYC' as this just wasn't it. I will say that I love the main restaurant, Dumont, and this shouldn't overshadow any opinions of the food there.
Pros: who doesn't like a burger?, salad or fries option
Cons: doesn't live up to expectations as the word 'burger' is in the name, small and cramped
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