Stan's Place

I am from New Orleans and stuck here in NYC for a few months for work. So I know my NOLA cuisine, & was looking for a little taste of home. I hate to be negative and don't want to sound stuckup, but this place really dissapointed me all around. First of all, the service was sloooow as can be. Seemed like they were understaffed for Friday night at 8PM, the bartender doubled as waitress and there was one other server, who also looked like the manager. It's a small, cozy space, good for a date, candlelight etc, maybe 15 tables or so. It took forever to place the order, even longer to get drinks. The food came out reasonably quickly. Overall, the food was mediocre and overpriced .At least they had Abita beer. (although it took so long to get to the table that it was warm.) I ordered shrimp etoufee which was... I don't know. not etouffee. The shrimp were tiny and overcooked, really chewy and flavorless. There were only 6 of them! I know this is NYC, but for $14, you'd get 3x that many in the real dish. also the color, flavor & texture were all wrong... the roux was way dark (etouffee starts w/a medium roux the color of a paper bag & final product should be the color of pumpkin, this was gumbo colored) and bland, and the rice was dirty rice instead of white - it just didn't mesh. My date got the jambalaya which is a tough dish to screw up. It's a cajun concotion of dirty rice + usually sausage, chicken, sometimes seafood. IN New Orleans they use andouille sausage, sorta spicy like chorizo. This sausage though was just everyday, bland. And instead of bits of darkmeat chicken there was just a chicken thigh sitting on top.not a big deal but its not jambalaya... like when people call an apple martini a martini. A variation, not the real deal. In summary: maybe for someone with lower expectations, Stan's would be OK, but I don't think it's authentic, I wouldn't go back & certainly can't recommend. Pros: romantic, good to see creole restaurants in nyc Cons: not authentic, overpriced, no oysters, bad service more

I had one of the worst experiences ever at this place, and all because the service was terrible. The music was great, and the food good (the greens were delightful) but when it came time to pay, I handed them my credit card and was told that they only take American Express. So I ponied up the cash, and before leaving told the bartender ""I would have appreciated being told ahead of time that you only took American Express."" She responded with, ""It's all over the door and all over the menu."" We never saw a menu (it was a buffet) and the door doesn't say anything about it.\r \r My glass was empty the entire time, I had to get drinks at the bar myself, and our check came with a 20 percent gratuity already included. What a total disappointment. There are so many great places to eat in this neighborhood. Save your money and go elsewhere. Pros: Good music. Cons: Totally rude service. Out of the way. Mediocre gumbo. more

Always have a great time at Stan's.. Now tthat hey finally serve liqour, the place is perfect. Great Southern inspired food and friendly staff.. Never an overly long wait for a table. If I didn't live so far up in Manhattan I would make it a regular stop. Pros: Friendly, Good Food more

Stan's is so fantastic, I had my wedding there. A year and half ago, my husband & I went to Stan's for a Muffaletta and a cup of Gumbo, and from that moment on we knew we were addicted. We absolutely think Stan's is the best restaurant in Brooklyn, the food is fantastic, the ambiance is relaxed and romantic and the service is always friendly and wonderful. Our Wedding was such a memorable day that we will never forget. Our many thanks to Stan, Ola, the great wait staff and of course the chef. Pros: Food and desert more

Charming place and great food. Ive had several meals at Stans and theyve all been consistently good. The decor is relaxing; lots of plants and sponged yellow walls that make you feel like youre in New Orleans instead of on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Soft-shell crab in season is a standout and all of the oyster dishes are exceptional. Ive taken my mother who lives in Harlem and now whenever she visits, she insists on eating at Stans. more

Stans place has a charm you can't find anywhere else on this side of the Atlantic (Avenue that is). Since I live in downtown Brooklyn, Im always on the lookout for unique, chick, and affordable places to go for an intimate dinner with my boyfriend or a leisure brunch with friends. Im so happy Ive had the opportunity to eat at Stans place. It has already become a group favorite with my friends and I! We cant get enough of the Banana Frosted Pancakes, the Soft Shell Crab or their famous lightly frosted Beignets! On our first visit, we were sad to learn that they have a BYOB policy, but by our second visit, we brought our own bottle, and we were not charged a corking fee! The super friendly staff, the ambience (a plant outlined Mezzanine) and the great food have made my experiences at Stans Place a great one! We are all looking forward to when they get their wine and beer license (in a couple of weeks time, according to the staff). Pros: FOOD, Ambience, Friendly staff Cons: Get there early during brunch b/c of limited seats more

Every time I visit NY, I visit Stan's to get a perfect meal. The food is consistently perfect. BYOB. more

We had a party of 5 for lunch. Initially, we were lured in thinking it possessed some charm but were proven wrong very quickly. The fruit meringue ordered, by 3 of the 5 in our party, had gone bad, but the servers were unwilling to admit so and brought the owner out who ""agreed to disagree"". Very soon after, service went downhill. Food was at best, mediocre and when the bill finally came they had nerve to add on 20% gratuity even though there was nothing stated on the menu or anywhere that gratuity was included for a party of 5 (usually a party of 6 is gratuity inclusive). When disputed they were defensive and nasty. I would never return. Pros: Nothing Cons: location, food, service more

After hearing about this somewhat new place I thought Id try it out. Overall the food was decent but it didnt remind me of the food I had on vacation in New Orleans a few years ago. Although The decor of the place was beautiful. The food took WAY TOO LONG and the server was very slow. Perhaps I'd give it another try but that isnt likely. more

We stumbled upon Stan's Place this week and the prix fixe Tuesday through Thursday is a great deal. $25 for soup (good gumbo) or salad, an entree (southern fried chicken and lamb shank are great picks) and dessert (sweet potato crumble is a MUST!). The live bass musician was excellent. One of the better restaurants in this area. more

The food here is really great. Their Po Boys are amazing, the live music is phenomenal, great desserts and coffee that give Starbuck's a run for their money. Pros: staff, ambiance Cons: cant do huge groups more

Wonderful twist on some New orleans favorites. Food was very good, waitresses extremely accomidating, but service a little slow. There is no liquor license but we did get free glasses of wine and you can also bring your own. Crawfish pie, red snapper and bread pudding are great! Paid about $25.00 perperson. Coffee with chicory is some of the finest I have had. Small Menu at night, but the brunch and lunch menus are much bigger and look very appetizing. Will be going back to try the po'boys. Closed on Mondays. Highly recommend and hope everyone gives them a try, they won't be sorry Pros: Food, ambiance, good pricing Cons: a little slow more

Be nice to yourself and go to Stan's Place. Food, service, environment, everything is excellent! more