Blue Ribbon Brasserie Brooklyn

MEHHH. First word to describe my overall experience dining here last night. I have been coming here for years and I think Blue Ribbon lost a step in the overall food quality. I had the Chicken liver which was quite good and a big portion. For dinner I ordered the OX tail fried rice which was alright nothing I would write home about. I tasted the fried chicken which was sadly quite dry… I wonder if they chefs have changed because I really used to like Blue Ribbon but at this point I will be trying new places in the mean time.

Amazing!!! Came here for dinner! Everything was perfect from the drinks to the appetizers, through the entrée and onto the dessert! Love this place!

Gluttony at its finest – the best damn fried chicken around. Order the meal and it’s enough for two! Delicious whole chicken, collard greens and mashed potatoes with gravy– oh yeah! Also recommend a healthy salad with it and whatever oysters they have that day. Suck it all down with a speciality cocktail (I recommend the Oaxaca.)

A bit on the pricey side but the food and service are unequaled. I’ve been here a few times and it has always been the same, cheerful, pleasant wait staff who make every effort to ensure that you enjoy every second of your experience.
They start you off with a bread platter with creamy butter. They’ll keep the bread coming as long as you keep requesting it.
I always have the fried oysters, succotash and buffalo cauliflower. Seriously, if you’ve never had buffalo cauliflower, stop whatever you’re doing and get over there ASAP. The oysters are served on a bed of some kind of spinach concoction. Have no idea what it is, but it’s very tasty and really compliments the fried oyster.
My boyfriend had the fried chicken. They give a choice of white meat, dark meat or mixed. It comes with fries and honey for dipping. He loved it.
VERDICT: Pricey but worth the price of admission.

The service is good. Love the oysters and oxtail fried rice, which was quite a large portion. Will be going back soon.

Loved this place
They make really good dirty martini’s and the food is very good.
I had the seafood tower and it was a lot of food and all delicious!
I’d go back!

After all the wonderful things I’ve read, it was disappointing. It’s a nice and cozy neighborhood spot and they staff are friendly and try hard, but sadly they just fall short.
The staff smile and want to help, but you have to ask for everything: refill the water, bring salt and pepper, bring the menu, remove dirty plates, bring a knife, remove overflowing clam shells, etc. We ordered an expensive bottle of red at the beginning of our meal, to be served with entrees. When the entrees came, our waiter brought out the bottle to open table-​side. When asked why they haven’t set it to breathe earlier, he walked away and came out with the wine poured in a carafe (ie, decanter).
As for the food — it was very average and nothing, absolutely nothing stood out except the raw bar. The oysters were superb. All the cooked seafood was cooked perfectly, if not particularly interestingly.
The Paella Basque was enormous! It can serve 2 or 3 people. However, it is not a real paella. It did not taste like bomba or arborio rice. And while the flavors were nice, it was lacking saffron and was too spicy to be the real deal. It was also runny, like a risotto before you add the cheese. And it wasn’t cooked in the special paella dish, which when cooked well, creates a lightly burned crust layer at the bottom. Speaking of risotto — once again, teh portion was large, but it was very heavy and overcooked and congealed into a solid mass after a few minutes.
We ordered quite a few things, including a bottle of champagne and a bottle of red wine, and our bill for 4 people came to roughly $ 440. For this kind of money, you except a slightly different experience.

I have a bit of an addiction to Chicken Liver Mousse, so when I dropped into Blue Ribbon for a late night snack my choice of appetizer was non-​negotiable.
It’s difficult feel unbiased when you’re reviewing just one dish, but I must say that my food was delicious. The texture was dense, but the flavor stayed on the right side of hearty. Simple, creamy, and strong without being overpowering. The bread wasn’t as crisp as I would have liked, and the pickles were a bit one-​note, but nothing stopped me from spooning up my mousse like ice cream.
One person dining on a small plate is probably a sight to make any staff member’s heart sink a little, but my waiter was more than polite, helping me choose a drink and even suggesting that I taste-​test one of their crushed ice cocktails before committing myself. (He was right, it was far too sugary-​sweet to pair well with liver.)
In short: no regrets, and I’d be interested in returning for a full meal. For the moment, my verdict is satisfying, but not outstanding.

Based on 2 of my visits —
This restaurant is great. Better than any blue ribbon in manhattan by far.
I love their bread & butter, oysters, clams — Steak tartar is absolutely delicious, also steamed clams, paella & bone marrow fried rice. Even the drinks are great.
Every dish was delicious and it’s so rare to find a restaurant like that in Brooklyn.
So glad to have this place so close by!

Just like it’s sister restaurants in Manhattan, Blue Ribbon offers a good variety of food, but nothing about the restaurant blew me away. I came here on a Wednesday evening at around 6:30pm and the restaurant was mostly empty, as expected on a weekday after work. There were a few parties eating at tables and a few people sitting at the bar, but it was mostly quiet inside. We had a big party with us, 9 in total, so they placed at a large booth.
I’ve passed by Blue Ribbon Brooklyn many times before, but had never stepped in. From the outside, it looked rather ordinary and it was no different inside. There was nothing that stuck out in my mind when I walked in, other than the bar at the front and the 1 TV at the bar.
Although the restaurant wasn’t bustling, the service was quick and swift throughout the night and the waiters were very friendly to us. We received our menus and immediately began ordering. Since we were sharing family style, we decided to order a plethora of items:
Kale Salad — Quinoa, Flax Seed, Avocado & Miso-​Tahini Dressing
— The salad made for a good start as it was light and small. Although the table agreed it was good, I felt it was a bit flavorless and dry on certain bites. If you’re into eating real healthy this would be a dish for you.
Braised Beef Brisket — Roasted Fennel, Carrots & Brussel Sprout
— The brisket was served on this huge oval dish, but the serving was smaller than expected. The pieces didn’t seem like they should have been served on such a large plate. There were about 15 slices thrown on top of each other with some sauce. Even though it didn’t look that appetizing, it was soft, tender and pretty tasty.
Fried Chicken — Mashed Potatoes & Collard Greens
— I didn’t get too much of the Fried Chicken, but from the small pieces I had a bite of, the meat was very juicy and the skin was extra crispy. There were 4 pieces to the order so there was plenty to go around. In addition, there was a side of mashed potatoes with gravy on top.
Ox Tail Fried Rice — Daikon, Shiitake & Bone Marrow
— A big favorite amongst my table, but it was OK for me. The fried rice was cooked very well and there was a fair amount of daikon, shiitake and bone marrow, but it was pretty plain for my pallet. In addition, this item was $ 24, which was a bit steep for a bowl of rice.
Paella Basquez — Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, Chicken & Spicy Chicken Sausage
— Not the best paella I had ever eaten, but it was still pretty dang good! The yellow rice was cooked perfectly and there was a ton of seafood mixed in. Every time I scooped up some rice a clam would always find its way onto my plate! I loved that they spared no seafood ingredient for this huge dish.
Grilled Branzino
— The fish was a thing of beauty! In terms of presentation, it stole the show at our table. It was one huge branzino sitting peacefully on a plate ready to be devoured! Although it was very boney inside, the fish meat was soft and fresh. This one was a real winner.
Grilled Asparagus
— There’s not much to say about grilled asparagus, but these were a nice change to all of the meat and carbs we were eating. The asparagus was very flavorful and my one gripe was that I wish the side was bigger!
Blue Ribbon definitely has some things going for it, but at the same time it could do better. There was nothing that was bad, experience wise. However, it feels like they don’t take that risk to up their game either. With that said, the food is priced a bit higher than I’d expect based on the quality. Blue Ribbon makes for a good quiet dinner, just don’t expect extremely stunning food or presentation.

This spot is back on my list of places to go. For a while last year service was rocky (orders cooked incorrectly and some requests just simply forgotten). The last few times, however, the service has been top notch. On my most recent visit a man who appeared to be a manager went from table to table asking how things were and if everything had been prepared properly.
I’d give them 5 stars, but under the new management kids meal desserts are smaller.

Came here with a Blue Ribbon gift certificate, specifically for this Park Slope location. It seems to be very popular with families, and they are equipped for children, with high chairs, plastic drink tumblers, and crayons. My one year-​old nephew had a great time even in this very adult space with dim lighting. Service was attentive and helpful, too. We brought a cake for a special celebration, and they tucked it away in the kitchen before bringing it out at the end of our meal, lit with candles!
The food is pretty spectacular at Blue Ribbon. They have a huge range of things on their menu (
) that will please seafood lovers (absolutely get the FRIED OYSTERS), carnivores (Steak, Surf & Turf), kids, and those looking for a quick bite (burger & fries), or a lite bite (their Kale salad is great). That said, on pricing, you’d be able to make it work within your budgetary limits. The portions though not enormous, are good for sharing among a group of maybe 4 adults, which goes for apps as well as main dishes. They have a full bar, impressive wine list, a fun cocktail menu, and lots of dessert options. It’s a really convenient place to dine as the food comes out quickly, they take reservations and accept credit cards.

Came here with my girlfriend for Valentine’s day. The décor is very nice, and makes for a great spot for a romantic date or for a special occasion. We didn’t actually have a reservation, but showed up 15 minutes after the restaurant open and still managed to get seated.
For appetizers we ordered oysters (just to try), and the baked clams. Both of us didn’t like the oysters but that was because it was our first time trying them, and we just weren’t fond of them. (great opportunity to try them though because you can order as you want with no minimum). The baked clams were exceptional! Amazing flavor and the added bacon bits really were a nice touch.
I had the NY strip for my entrée and my gf ordered the catfish. I absolutely loved my steak. I ordered it cooked medium and it was perfect. Very tasty and nicely done. My girlfriend also liked her catfish and was delighted with her dish.
I’d definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone celebrating a special occasion or looking for a nice date spot.

Consistent, Good food great service and nice atmosphere, always a fail safe date night spot.
good feeling to know it’s always there.

Awesome, absolutely awesome! So glad they are here. We have been going here since they opened years ago and they have never been anything less than the best.
Service is great, atmosphere refined and the food off the charts.

Excellent Bone marrow app, solid fried chicken but really weak collards & mashed with it, and a nicely seasoned NY Strip. Communal sinks outside the unmarked restrooms, and oyster deals throughout the week.

First the sushi side closed (best in the slope at the time), which they held out at this spot for a while. Then they jacked the prices and dropped he sushi. Why anyone would go and pay these prices anymore in the slope is beyond me when there are so many more options at this price point.

The drinks! The food! I come here often and will continue too. Def. great for any occasion. Would not get the salmon again, but they gladly switched it out for their beloved chicken dinner. YUM! YUM! YUM! Fresh mashed potatoes, and the gravy is delicious!

Always have a nice time here. Salmon and burger rock. The banana bread pudding dessert blew my mind. We had Freddy as a server and he was super kind, hospitable, and knew his food knowledge.

I came around a month ago with a large group for someone’s birthday. My girlfriend ordered her usual bone marrow fried rice and couldn’t even finish it. She kept mentioning that the Blue Ribbon in the LES made it so much better. I also wasn’t crazy about my burger, but really enjoyed my fries.
The service was decent, but slow. The waiter was attentive when present, but the worst part was he was almost never present. Given that it was a Saturday and we were a large group, but still.
I’ll only come again if invited for something, but not by choice.

If you want to eat one of the best fried chicken you guys should try Blue Ribbon. Its known for their chicken, so I had to go try it myself and Im happy I did
Their fried chicken its spectacular. Perfect crisp, fresh and very very flavourful .
I like this location more than the one in Manhattan because Its more spacious than that one. But both have very good high quality food

Great food. Good service.
Came her randomly for dinner. Ordered:
–whiskey sour: heavy on the sour, light on the sour
–ribs appetizer (literally the best ribs that I have ever tasted — even better than grandma’s)
— catfish entrée: very tasty. the fish was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were excellent
— chicken entrée: great flavor. interesting dish. the chicken was very tender and juicy. well done.
— pumpkin soup: meh
Other notes:
— wood chairs are uncomfortable
— a little tooooo dark. I couldn’t see what I was eating
I would recommend.

First time here and had a really great meal. The Arctic char special was perfect, the sautéed calamari was delicious and def shareable. The bread for the table was wonderfully crusty and good. The attentive service and interest of the waiter and manager were nice. The space is comfortable and attractive, and not very noisy, although it was crowded. Came from Manhattan but will surely be back.

Amazing. Blue Ribbon has an incredible menu with wonderful service.
My friend and I came here on a Saturday night. It wasn’t packed but it was certainly busy. We sat instead by the bar.
Right now hey have Oktoberfest going on with a special menu and special beers. I loved the German beer — it looks dark like Guinness but it tastes surprisingly mellow and semi light, great flavor to it.
Now onto the food — we made a meal out of appetizers:
Beef Marrow and Oxtail Marmalade: Just about the best food you could possibly eat. Best bone marrow ever. DELICIOUS.
Fried Oysters: My friend was hesitant to order this as he usually does not like fried oysters, but even he was impressed with this. Well worth it. They were wonderfully plated and just delicious overall. Another standout choice.
Special Oktoberfest menu:
Weiss Sausage: Surprisingly good! It looks a little underwhelming but the taste is quite there. A tad on the salty side, but hey it’s a sausage!
Banana Walnut Bread Pudding: Wow was this delicious. I am not a fan of anything banana but this was amazing. Very light banana taste, very tasty.
I loved all parts of my meal here at Blue Ribbon Brasserie. At one point though, we ordered something on the new Oktoberfest menu but didn’t like it as much. However, our waiter noticed (since we finished all bits and pieces of other other entress and left this largely untouched) and asked what was the matter. Once we told him we were a little less enthused about this dish, he took if off our bill and asked us to order something different instead. Wonderful service!
Amazing food, great service. Not much more you need!

Came for a birthday dinner for my dad. It was fantastic! food is always legit at Blue Ribbon. This is my first time in the brooklyn location. I’ll say that though that bone marrow is better at their bakery location in west village because of the bacon bread but other than that; everything was awesome!
To start, we had:
The ribs, Sauteed Calamari, Fried Oysters, Bone Marrow
Main:
Red Trout, Paella Basquez (this can feed 3!!!) and NY Strip
Dessert:
We split the chocolate and banana bread pudding into one order (½ of each) which comes with ice cream and also got their special sundae which was a tres leches cake with ice cream and espresso.
for 5 people we were stuffed to the brim and had half the order of the paella to take home. (which was phenominal btw) lots of seafood!

This is a wonderful place to visit on an afternoon for some wine, oysters and apps. A must from the apps is the buffalo cauliflower! The burger is also incredibly juicy and chock full of flavor.
Perhaps most important: the service is impeccable. Super personable and funny bartenders who we love to see on every visit.
The vibe is relaxed and always friendly. This is the ultimate place to unwind and indulge.

The, Banana Walnuts Bread pudding! Was Great! It remind me of what I had back home. After a Game! It was my leave alone and allow me to have my moment of yum! (¬_​¬) But, anyway I had a salmon, crispy potato and mustard sauce. It was fine… Until I saw the bill! Bloody expensive! I just look at my friend who here in town for the holidays! And, smiles… You better eat everything off your plate!.

I definitely plan on giving this place a second chance. I came here on a date night and loved the atmosphere. It was cute and the music was great. We also had great service.
Now they lost stars with my food. I ordered the salmon with I believe dill sauce. I ask to have the sauce on the said but when my food arrived it was drenched in sauce. I tasted it and did not like it, which is why I originally asked to have it on the side.
The server apologized and sent out for a new one. When the new one arrived it was very charred on the outside. I suffered through A.) because there was enough champagne in my system and B.) I didn’t want to wait again.
Aside from that this place was good. Will go back eventually.

I know, I know… my second update and still 5 stars!!! Listen folks you have to give credit where credit is due and I just wanted to let you know a few things about my girlfriends birthday dinner last week:
1) Blue Ribbon Brooklyn is still just as awesome as it was the last time I was there!!!
2) Our server Andrew was absolutely amazing (Adam is no longer there). His personality, attentiveness, knowledge of the menu, honesty and suggestions makes him my new favorite! Blue Ribbon knows how to pick top notch servers! Seriously!!!
3) The floor manager (I think… cutie pie with nice smile and glasses) must have been paying close attention to our reactions after we received our food because after I took one bite of my New York Strip and realized it was over cooked (I love my steak medium and this was medium well to well done) it’s very possible that made a face of some kind — I know that I definitely cut into the steak again to examine the cook on it but whatever I did caught his attention IMMEDiATELY and he came to ask about the steak! After I explained the issue with the temperature, he collected my plate and had the kitchen re-​fire a new steak!!! The second attempt at my medium steak was a success and I truly appreciate him for taking care of me and my entire table!
4) The sangria is a must as well as their desserts…
Please do yourself a favor and go. Blue Ribbon Brooklyn is truly a gem!

half prices oysters from 4:30 — 6:30. Special also has a paired wine for $ 8 I believe.
I had the surf and turf which was really good and never disappoints. I received a nice birthday dessert from the house which was very nice of them. Staff is friendly, place is clean, food and drinks are top notch. I miss the sushi here :(

Bone marrow– AMAZING with large chunks of marrow just waiting to be dug out. The marmalade and soft pieces of bread were a very nice complement.
Raw oysters– we chose the east coast oysters, which are larger and brinier. No shells or grit, so they were cleaned and shucked correctly.
Fried chicken– Very tasty. Batter was a little salty. Collard greens were definitely too salty. Mashed potatoes and gravy were standard.
Whole fish– very nice and light, a complete contrast to the fried chicken.
Brisket– tender and well cooked. Brussel sprouts were absolutely too salty.
Spiked Apple cider– Delicious! Brought me right back to the holidays with the stick of cinnamon floating in the drink.
Friendly, attentive service. It was nice that the floor manager came over to check on us.
Celebrating a special occasion here has no bearing on the restaurant. The bone marrow will keep me coming back, though.

Went here for an early birthday dinner with my family, and the service was spectacular. Friendly, warm, sweet, and understanding of a toddler’s nature, and also understanding of an elderly person’s nature (wish my mom read Unilocal), which is sometimes very comparable to a toddler’s nature.
The vibe was just right for eating elegant fare but still very kid-​friendly. How’d they do that? I’m always wowed by an upscale restaurant that has fun catering to children. Not only crayons and coloring sheets, but also a free side and free dessert, with his chicken and vegetable paella. The kid’s menu, probably the best that we’ve seen so far, looked so good that I considered ordering from it for myself.
But, and imagine me saying this in a hushed tone, my lobster was a tad over. Bite after bite was chewier and chewier, not rubbery but definitely not the tender, melt-​in-​your-​mouth lusciousness I’d hoped. And my mom said her shrimp were rubbery. I think they may have been a bit under cooked. The flavors were on point though. And the portions were a nice size.
Dessert – we had to order two hot fudge sundays after watching a 2-​year-​old endlessly pick at his – was also a bit lacking. Fudge, yes but no where near hot and that is the best part of a hot fudge sundae.
Will definitely return and update and hopefully give a higher rating.

Don’t waste your time on the fried chicken.
That doesn’t seem like the way one would start a 4 star review, but everything else about this restaurant was stellar. The service and the staff were great… very accommodating of our, uh… «difficult» circumstances that night. The restaurant ambiance is lively but not pretentious.
We had a verity of dishes that were all excellent, except for the fried chicken which paled in comparison to the other dishes we had. Not that it was bad, it was just a bit plain and not worth it when everything else was so good. The Hake was especially good, and I found myself staring longingly at other tables who had ordered the lamb. I need to learn to say No to fried chicken every now and then.
Next time we go back, I’m having the lamb dammit.