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ACHILLES HEEL

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Phone: (347) 987-3666

Address: 180 WEST STREET 11222

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TLDR

Greenpoint neighborhood gem, a cozy spot known for its community focus & 'Hell Chicken.' Sadly closed.

Reddit Sentiment for ACHILLES HEEL(based on 6 Reddit opinions)

83% Positive

Neighborhoods

Greenpoint

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Andrew Tarlow’s Greenpoint Bar Achilles Heel Has Closed

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Details

Achilles Heel, a beloved Greenpoint establishment, has sadly closed its doors after 13 years. Known for its community-focused atmosphere and a menu featuring sandwiches, salads, and a notable 'Hell Chicken,' the bar was a vibrant neighborhood hub. Despite a one-star review from Pete Wells highlighting dishes like lardo tartines and salt-cured fluke, the restaurant faced prolonged financial hardship leading to its closure.

Food Overview

The menu offered a selection of sandwiches, salads, snacks, coffee, wine, and beer. Dishes like tartines with lardo and Sichuan peppercorn, black trumpet mushrooms, salt-cured fluke, and a special 'Hell Chicken' received notable mentions.

Highlights / Recommended

"The 'Hell Chicken,' a smoked and steamed spatchcocked chicken, was a signature dish. Pete Wells also praised dishes such as tartines with lardo and Sichuan peppercorn and salt-cured fluke."

Customer Sentiment

Customers generally viewed this restaurant positively, with multiple recommendations for its cozy ambiance and suitability for various occasions.

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About ACHILLES HEEL

Cozy restaurants with a fireplace
This post features recommendations for cozy restaurants, with Achilles Heel being suggested and confirmed as a suitable option.
Cozy restaurants with a fireplace
Another user agreed with the Achilles Heel recommendation, stating it was a perfect fit for the user's request.
What are places in NYC that match this winter?
Achilles Heel was recommended as a warm establishment for someone looking for a place to go out in the cold.
Indoor fireplace bars/restaurants
Achilles Heel was mentioned as a potential warm establishment for someone looking to go out in the cold.
Downtown Brooklyn date recommendations?
Achilles Heel was briefly mentioned in a discussion about date recommendations.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: Indoor Fireplace Barsrestaurants

"Achilles Heel was mentioned as a potential warm establishment for someone looking to go out in the cold."

Positive
Jan 30, 2026View Comment →

From post: What Are Places In Nyc That Match This Winter

"This user recommended Achilles Heel in Greenpoint."

Positive
Dec 16, 2025View Comment →

From post: Cozy Restaurants With A Fireplace

"This user thanked the recommender for the suggestion of Achilles Heel, confirming it was helpful."

Positive
Nov 21, 2025View Comment →

From post: Cozy Restaurants With A Fireplace

"This user agreed with the recommendation for Achilles Heel, indicating it was a perfect fit."

Positive
Nov 20, 2025View Comment →

From post: Cozy Restaurants With A Fireplace

"This user recommended Achilles Heel in Greenpoint, suggesting it fits the 'cozy' criteria."

Positive
Nov 20, 2025View Comment →

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