Bedouin Tent

09/04/2008 Posted by sfrucht02

Fantastic place to get lunch. Their pitas are delicious, lamb done just right, not too dry. The hummus is amazing. I bring people that visit from out of town to this place. This place rivals Cobble Hill's Zaytoons, as far as I'm concerned. And you always get such a friendly hello from the guys in the kitchen.

06/08/2008 Posted by mksolid

After reading mostly rave reviews, went to the Bedouin Tent and tried its commonly praised fare. I ordered the beet salad and Leg of Lamb platter, while companions got Leg of Lamb sandwich, grape leaves, and falafel. The food was good, but not great. The lamb was tender, but its flavor wasn't anything more than particularly bland - it didn't exude the common plethora of bursting flavor that is usually typical for food from the kitchen of an experienced and dedicated chef. The service was also very slow, and had to second guess our orders numerous times. The prices are right, and I suppose that you get what you pay for, but I would really recommend spending your time and money at other local venues like Zaytoons.

Pros: Good prices

Cons: Mediocre food quality, and slow service.

02/21/2008 Posted by Editorialgirl

I love the food here but customer service is an important part of my rating. Management was on vacation, and the individual left in charge decided that the restaurant would charge a prix fixe meal for a reservation. For all those that have ever been here, you know that such a thing doesn't exist for this small restaurant. Like all set meals, you are then charged a flat fee per person, but how do you know how the price is determined if it comes from the top of one's head? That to me means I must give Bedouin tent a below average rating. It's unacceptable.

Cons: Not good for groups and flexibility.

07/27/2007 Posted by asodaro

We rented Bedouin Tent for a private party (45 people) and had a truly wonderful experience. We had use of the beautiful garden and the air conditioned back room and had an unlimited four course buffet consisting of everything on the menu (salads and dips, pitzas, meats, dessert). We'd eaten there many times before and had our own favorites, but definitely discovered some new ones (the lamb platter, for example)! Our guests absolutely raved about the food (a number of whom had never tried Middle Eastern before); among the favorites: the hummus, grape leaves, pita (they make their own--delicious!), pitzas (my own favorite, the lambajin, though there were some excellent other varieties), the merguez (best I've had anywhere, no exaggeration), and the lamb (delicious!!). The service was fantastic--incredibly friendly and so accommodating, and with the BYOB policy, I don't think there could be a more affordable, more delicious, more friendly place for a large party. If you are looking for a fun place for a party (never easy to find in NYC), or simply great Middle Eastern food in a lovely setting, look no further! I could not be more pleased with our experience at Bedouin Tent and will surely be returning again and again!

Pros: Beautiiful garden, can accommodate large groups, excellent food, BYOB

07/19/2007 Posted by pcsii

It is extremely affordable and absolutely delicious. Call in an order and it's at your door in 15 minutes piping hot. The pitzas are all awesome (including, and especially, the Lambajin), and I also recommend getting the zatar bread with hummous or baba. ONE MAJOR CAVEAT: if you live closer to their Hicks Street sister restaurant (The Tutt Cafe), they'll pass the order on to them (same exact menu/prices). The Tutt Cafe is good but not at all as good as Bedouin Tent for some reason.

06/12/2007 Posted by cezarr

This place rulez!!Food is amazing i strongly recommend lambajin (mideastern pizza), also spinach- cheese pie.i accept the fact that their dolmas are dry it tastes like canned dolma.so skip that but everything else is yummy.great waitstaff so friendly people, the garden is so cute in the summer they have aircondition in the back room.My favourite dining in Brooklyn i love Bedouin Tent!!!!!!

04/13/2007 Posted by bl181

My friend and I had dinner there and was immediately greeted by Sam, our waiter. He helped us with our selection and when the food came, we were so glad he did! I had a falafel platter which had a heaping helping of smooth, flavorful hummus, delicious falafel, and a steaming hot pita. My friend had the sun-dried tomato pizza with spicy lamb. While it was a bit oily (might be from the lamb), it was crispy and delicious. We had a crispy and not-too-sweet baklava. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere was intimate. We can't wait to go back and enjoy the food in their back patio garden.

Pros: Good food, friendly wait staff

Cons: None

09/14/2006 Posted by nycsocialworker

This pleace is GREAT every time! I love eating here. It is staffed by competant people that care about their craft. The food is great and aims high. The backyard garden is lovley. We like this place so much (and have eaten there so often) that we decided to have our wedding anniversary party there, with 25 guests coming from all over the country. The food was GREAT, the waitstaff made the event run beautifully, and the manager made sure that everyone was happy and that the food arrived quickly. The vegetarians were very happy with the menu.

Pros: The food! The service, the manager, the ambiance.

Cons: None!

11/19/2005 Posted by tomthumb10

Hands down this place has the best falafel sandwich in NY. Get the sandwich, not the platter as it is a better value for your $$$. The pitzas are outstanding and the baklawa is the best in all of Brooklyn (it makes your eyes roll into the back of your head). The pita bread is made fresh to order & everyone in my household are addicted to it. A must to try--you'll be here often. Bonus: you can bring your own beer!

Pros: Delicious food, Made to order pita, BYOB

06/13/2005 Posted by pscaglione

I live in the area and was very surprised by the negative review given to this lovely little restaurant. The lambijin is amazing, as is everything else I've had here. When we have company it's one of our favorites to have for dinner, to share all of the pitzas, hummus, etc. I'm getting hungry just thinking of it!