Five Front

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5 Front St (at Old Fulton Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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(718) 625-5559
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My family was in from Texas and wanted to walk across the bridge. We were going for lunch someplace else but it was closing so they recommended Five Front. What a great surprise...

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Unless you sit in the backyard the views are horrible (you can see the on ramp to the brooklyn queens expressway all night). The food is small in portions, and the servers were ho...

Charming Brunch Spot 5/27/2005

There was no room in the garden (at 2:00 PM), but my date and I had a lovely view of the bridge from the back room. Brunch includes bread, coffee or tea, and the entree for $12. The cinnamon bread was yummy. I had the eggs benedict with salmon which was okay, and my date had eggs in a puff pastry which was delicious. Both came with flavorful home fries. The service was spotty--I didn't get my coffee until nearly the end of the meal and same deal with refilling my water glass. However, the space was cozy and looks like it would be very romantic for dinner. Pros: food, ambience Cons: service more
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Must must must!!!!!!!!! 5/13/2005

This place is perfect, great food, wonderful staff, amazing view and location, perfect after a walk over the brooklyn bridge. Beats the river cafe hands down. The food is plentiful, original and out of this world! I'm a huge fan of mussels and these are by far the best Ive tried. Crab cake- Oh my god! The wine selection, by both glass and bottle are exceptional. This place is welcoming to those who want a romantic night out or to those who want to bring the whole family. No matter what borough you're in, this place is a MUST, MUST, MUST!!!! Pros: reasonably priced, validated parking Cons: closed on tuesdays more
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Not worth it at all! 4/27/2005

Unless you sit in the backyard the views are horrible (you can see the on ramp to the brooklyn queens expressway all night). The food is small in portions, and the servers were horrible. You're really treated as if you are being rushed out, and the food was really nothing to die for. Plenty of other nice places in dumbo, i would skip out on this one. Pros: The Backyard Cons: Service, Views, Quality more
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a star rises in Dumbo 4/17/2004

Excellent. Pleasant atmosphere. Service was a tad spotty, but the food was VERY good and the noise never detracted from the dining experience. There is a large outside dining area. Wonderful, now that the weather had finally turned. And please, try the short rib dumplings! Pros: ambience, outside space, excellent food more
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What a great garden 4/17/2004

This small eatery on Front Street has a secret and beautiful little garden in the back. The garden is heated by gas lamps if there is a chill in the evening and the food is sublime. The food came perfectly done. With lots of yummy veal demi-glace and the dessert sundae was very nice. the pots de creme dessert was also very pleasant. Out appetizer of short rib dumplings was incredibly delicious. Our waitress (Christine) was great also. Pros: romantic, excellent food, good service more
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Cozy 5/17/2003

Just like the intro song of the TV show ""Cheers,"" Five Front is a place where they know your name. I have been there many times as a neighborhood resident and have had many outstanding meals. I cannot wait to vicit the remodeled outdoor garden once the weather gets warmer. I love the salmon sandwich. It has become a diet staple for me! Pros: Inexpensive, Good Parking, Friendly Staff more
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Very good, but still rough around edges 1/21/2003

Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO needs more restaurants like Five Front. I've been there twice--the first time my companion and I were shocked by how good the good was. I had the best crab bisque of my life, and a pork tenderloin stuffed with sausage and stuffing topped with salsa and capers that was delicious. The mushroom ravioli is also first rate. Deserts are fabulous. On the second visit was a slight let down. The sea bass was dull, and my companion, a vegetarian, was forced to have the mushroom ravioli again. Suggestions to owners: more choices for vegetarians and improve your wines by the glass. Otherwise, it's one of Brooklyn's best. Pros: great food, good service, nice vibe Cons: wine selection, lack of vegetarian more
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Pleasant Surprise 1/17/2003

Had an impromptu dinner here, after an unpleasant experience at Alias in Manhattan. Five Front displayed the true spririt of what dining in NYC should be. Greta, the bartender was extremely helpful with our wine choice and the manager was as pleasant. The food was exceptional. Will definitely tell our friends about this gem in DUMBO. Pros: Food, Service, Parking more
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  • Offer New American cuisine in a waterfront setting with contemporary decor. Specialize in private parties for 20 to 100 people.

  • 1/25/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Thu 5:30pm-11pm Fri 5:30pm-12am Sat 11am-12am Sun 11am-11pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown Brooklyn
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