Blue Ribbon Brooklyn

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280 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

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(718) 840-0404
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Blue Ribbon Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
Blue Ribbon Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
Blue Ribbon Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
Blue Ribbon Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
Blue Ribbon Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
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This is the best fish restaurant in Brooklyn. Everything is always fresh and delicious. If they told me the wait would be 2 hours I really would not care, this is how good this pl...

Worst

Where to begin with this letdown? I went to Blue Ribbon with a few friends for Brooklyn Restaurant Week. Once we'd squeezed through the three-deep throng to get to our table, th...

I don't know what all the fuss is about 4/18/2005

BRB has been getting a lot of good press lately and, although it's a decent restaurant, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The ambience and decor aren't impressive, the food is good but nothing spectacular, and the prices are on par with other NY restaurants serving this type of food. The best part about the place was the service. Pros: service more
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Doesn't live up to the hype 4/17/2005

Where to begin with this letdown? I went to Blue Ribbon with a few friends for Brooklyn Restaurant Week. Once we'd squeezed through the three-deep throng to get to our table, the deafening noise level kept us from hearing the nights' specials. And each other. The prix fixe menu included only 2 choices of entrees: bland, unseasoned cornish hen or dry-as-a-bone beef brisket. Forgettable sides. Forgettable dessert of bread pudding. Note to owner: you need to work on your restaurant week efforts -- we certainly won't come back (and we so wanted to be converts). Skip this one and go a few doors down in either direction for better food and a better experience. more
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Went there for the burgers . . . 4/6/2005

. . . but left raving about other things. Sure, it's overpriced, but I've been here for 8 months and this place has given me the best service out of any place so far. The bartender genuinely seemed to like his job and was gentlemanly (gee, that sounds stupid, doesn't it?) The burger was fine, but I prefer my burgers to drool down my wrist. The oysters were yummy albeit overpriced even for this place. The rib appetizer, though, was superb. Wish the place wasn't so dark, but I left a great tip because I felt the overall experience was how it's supposed to be. more
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Entrees wereoverpriced and overcooked 9/30/2004

The only thing good were the oysters and desert. We had Sea bass and Lobster specials which were highly reccomended by the waiter and were not tasty at all. The lobster was chewy and overcooked, perhaps reheated or sitting around b/c it was cold in some areas. It was not worth it. The sea bass also was boring and so were the side dishes. Overpriced and not tasty, not going back. Pros: oysters, dessert Cons: , not tasty, overcooked more
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Singing the Blues 4/28/2004

never sounded so good. I agree with the last poster, except get tank IN Blue - Johnie is one of the best bartenders in Brooklyn. If your a regular the drink will be on the bar right when you walk in. As a compliment to their Manhattan joint, BRB is just as good - maybe better since I dont need a metro card to get there. The fish is all ways fresh and the raw bar is perfect to get the ball rolling - or can even be the whole game. It is definitely one of the best things to happen to Park Slope since the property values started going up. Pros: RAW BAR, THE BAR, Food more
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Get drunk, hit the raw bar. 4/1/2004

The best way to hit the Blue Ribbon is to get completley tanked at Great Lakes next door, and forget about all your boundaries and limits for money - and hit the raw bar and order as many oysters as you can possibly fit in your stomach. You're going to pay for it in the morning, and in your bank account (and maybe even later that night) - but it's an incredible amount of fun. Pros: Great Raw Bar, Great Service, Great Ambiance more
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Just Fabuuu 2/18/2004

Decor and ambience is perfect. Staff is always helpful and friendly. Food is excellent - the menu ranges from oysters to steak to fried chicken. My only problem is that the menu is not very large and it has been pretty much the same for the past 3 years that I've been going there. more
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NY Perfection 1/2/2004

Classyist-Casual restaurant in Park Slope, just a little expensive. So good. Always impressed. The service for starters is always done right. There are plenty of waiters that are all on the same page and insure you have everything you need. The food is also great. Sometimes we'll just get a few appetizers and a bottle of wine, Blue Ribbon does it right. Or maybe just the bread/butter and an entree, you can't go wrong. Or share a huge meal: paella, 54 oz steak, lobster or raw bar specials. Menu highlights: the best french onion soup period, escargots, RAW BAR, shrimp ravioli w/ chevre, any fish dish... I even understand the sushi next door is top notch. Pros: Can be pricy Cons: Great appetisers/Rawb more
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Very loyal to this place 11/30/2003

It is truly wonderful. My husband and I came here the day of the blackout--it was open and we had walked over the bridge from Manhattan, and had more to go. They had a generator, and we had the raw bar and a great dessert and just a lovely time--and it had been pretty grim before. On Saturday we had the oysters, paella, and roasted endive. The service is terrific and I always feel happy when I leave this restaurant. I think it's a better experience overall than the Manhattan Blue Ribbons, which can be so crowded and loud. more
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Yum! 7/21/2003

I love fresh seafood, especially a good raw bar. Blue Ribbon Brooklyn certainly has it when it comes to freshness. They are open late and there's usually something for everyone on their enormous menu. Definitely a place to try if you are in Park Slope. Pros: huge selection, lots of choices, good wine list Cons: out of items, loud more
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Just can't get over the prices... 6/22/2003

Perhaps I'm being too stingy, but the prices at this place keep me from being a regular. The food and service are wonderful, as many have said. But the prices are very, very steep. One appetizer, two entrees, two desserts, and one drink a piece cost my husband and I $180 with tax and tip (and we didn't even order the most expensive items from any of the categories!) I wish they'd make their prices just a bit more reasonable. They are out of line with the rest of 5th avenue - even the upscale places. Pros: Good food, Good service Cons: WAY too expensive more
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makes you fee like a hundred bucks 6/12/2003

my man has taken me, i have taken my man, our friends have taken us and we have taken our friends to this delight on 5th Ave. the skate is out of this world with it's hidden bacon tid-bits and the appetizers are big enough to enjoy, but not take away from your dinner. the waiters are very hot in their gear and the lighting is key. Great place for special night time ventures. unfortunately, they dont take reservations. more
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Slope's Best 2/16/2003

Blue Ribbon has pulled ahead of the pack in Park Slope -- even with some of the better newcomers recently. The formula -- Blue Ribbon has great food, a nice comfortable atmosphere and simply the best service perhaps in the city. The staff is welcoming and attentive without being obtrusive. The menu doesn't seem to be all that creative when you read it -- but don't be put off. The food is wonderful and creative. Sunday brunch is especially good. Given the popularity of brunch in the Slope and lack of good places, when is Blue Ribbon going to offer Saturday brunch? Pros: Great service, Nice atmosphere, Good food Cons: Want brunch on Sat's more
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TOP OF THE HEAP! 1/25/2003

Simply put, this is one of the best restaurants in NYC. The space is comfortable and well designed. The staff is attentive, but not overbearing. The drinks are expertly prepared. And the food is glorious. This is home to great seafood (a raw bar too) and homey comfort foods. Try the shrimp and bacon hash with a perfectly spicy bloody or two, what a brunch should be. Or how about a steak, exactly how you like it? For dessert, the oversized bread pudding can't be beat. It's pricey, yes, but worth every cent. Pros: food, drinks, service Cons: the wait more
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Brooklyn's Best 11/5/2002

From the day it opened, Blue Ribbon has had a fan in me. It has everything I want from a restaurant. Excellent food and service. I never tire of Blue Ribbon and I hope it is her to stay Pros: Hosts, Bar Scene, It's in Brooklyn Cons: Wait time more
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Best Bet in Brooklyn 10/17/2002

This is BY FAR the best restaurnat in Park Slope, if not in Brooklyn. the bar scene is a bit annoying-show-offy, but the dining room is fab, the menu delicious and the service sets a new standard for Brooklyn (service can be VERY sloppy in this neighborhood). They also are great with kids - Sunday Brunch is a favorite with my family. Highly recoommended more
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I'm still Full 9/23/2002

First Date, Last Date or just meeting with friends. The Blue Ribbon will meet your every need. The oysters are out of this world and you must try the Paella. The portions are great. The manager greets and the waiters ensure that you are never dry - Great Service! If you want a real NY expiereance - get your appetitite for fine dining and a good time to the Blue Ribbon. Pros: romantic, great seafood Cons: no parking more
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FANTASTIC 9/12/2002

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC....so far. Wish I wasn't moving out of Brooklyn! But I'll probably come back just to go to Blue Ribbon! Amazing, attentive, friendly service, absolutely fantastic food and wine selection. I had the catfish...beautifully spicy and excellent sides. My boyfriend had lovely oysters and good duck. Nice atmosphere too. A must try! Pros: Service, food, everything! Cons: Busy on weekends more
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Lovely 8/7/2002

I think i'm addicted to the oysters, this is absolutley the best restaurant in the Slope a bit pricy but worth every dime! more
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Seafood in the Slope 5/12/2002

Part of the unending Fifth Avenue gentrification parade, Blue Ribbon's' nonetheless a welcome addition to the growing restaurant strip. Great, savory seafood and charming service merit at least a try, though prices can get steep at dinner. more
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Editorial

  • Few Park Slope restaurants welcome such a wonderful mix: ladies lunch on long, paper-draped tables under the sprawling dining room's exposed wood beams; 30-something guys lean into the late-night...

  • 2/2/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Park Slope
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