Patois
Brooklyn, NY 11231-4740
Phone: (718) 855-1535
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- DeGraw Street
- Directions:
- F, G at Bergen St
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-11:30pm, Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Patois – by Erin Behan
The Scene
Honeycomb-colored walls, random wall art, a peek into the kitchen from paper-topped tables--all combine for a casual, thrown-together ambience. The devoted late-night crowd of the neighborhood's bohemia--don't be surprised to hear French drift from table to table--lingers at tables over steaming plates and brimming glasses of wine. On winter nights, a fireplace gently warms a side dining room.
The Food
Classic French cuisine like smoked duck on a bed of frisse or mussels in a simple white wine broth immediately set a poetic mood. Specials--get the perfectly crisped duck confit when offered--should be taken advantage of. Seafood shines at every turn: The generously sized crabcakes arrive crunchy on the outside and meaty on the inside, while tender scallops melt in the mouth. But the rib-eye steak frites with a rich au poivre are especially hard to pass up. Desserts keep up the pace, with an Earl Grey-flavored pot-au-creme taking the cake.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Where to SitThe best seats are in the 12-table covered outdoor garden, set on a wood platform.
What to DrinkThe house wine list is inexpensive and well-chosen, but request the reserve list if you're looking for something special.
BrunchChoose from a $20 three-course prix fixe menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday--it's one of the neighborhood's best dinner deals. Brunch is $12 on Sundays.
User Reviews for Patois
10/04/2008 Posted by RodrigoW
We went to this restaurant after we were dismissed at Lucali's Pizza, as per one pedestrian reccomendation. And thank you very much, Mr. Pedestrian, because the restaurant is really great. From the first Hi, through the wines, appettizers, entrées, desserts... and a very helpful and kind service. 5 stars
Pros: From A to Z, fine
Cons: Invite to find one
09/23/2008 Posted by james50588
i have been going to patois since they opened and never had a bad meal or bad service there i think its the most wonderful and romantic restaurant in brooklyn.the owner goes out of his way to make you feel so welcome there its like being at his home.the food is soo flavorful and creative the best around.im always excited about the brunch,its delicious and so affortable.to the owner KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JGAY
Users Like You Also Viewed
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
1221 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Les Halles Downtown
15 John St
New York, NY 10038-4007
