French-Spanish tapas & natural wines in a rustic-chic Brooklyn setting. A chef-driven spot with standout seafood small plates & unreal desserts. Perfect for date nights or group gatherings.
Morgan Carter reviews Place des Fêtes, a Clinton Hill wine bar from the Oxalis team, highlighting its seafood small plates and intentional wine list.
This Clinton Hill wine bar, from the team behind Oxalis, offers a rustic yet vibrant atmosphere with an open kitchen and a focus on sustainable seafood small plates. Expect French and Spanish-inspired cuisine, with a notable mention of Bangs Island Mussels En Verde and a refreshing cucumber sorbet. The extensive wine list, featuring natural wines, is complemented by knowledgeable staff.
The cuisine is French and Spanish-inspired, focusing on small plates and seafood. Dishes like the Bangs Island Mussels En Verde and a unique cucumber sorbet have been highlighted positively. While most feedback is excellent, one diner found the skate wing inedible and another noted an overly boozy amazake sorbet.
"Standout dishes include the Bangs Island Mussels En Verde, which are praised for their vibrant sauce, and a refreshing cucumber sorbet with a hint of salt and olive oil."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment, praising the chef-driven approach, quality food, and wine selection, though a few have noted specific dishes being too boozy or inedible.
Important Note
One reviewer noted frustration with the small glassware used for wine, finding it unsuitable for appreciating the wine. Another diner found the skate wing inedible and the prices high for the portions.
"Places de fetes is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The commenter expresses love for Place des Fetes, noting it's a favorite for regular date nights."
Positive"The commenter suggests Place des Fetes as a potential option for the original poster."
Positive"The original poster found Place des Fêtes to be exactly what they were looking for and successfully booked a reservation for their group."
Positive"Place des Fêtes in Cobble Hill was recommended, suggesting it's a good opportunity for a large group to try various dishes."
Positive"The user expressed frustration with the glassware at Place des Fetes, a wine bar, finding it too small and unsuitable for appreciating wine. This was mentioned as an example of a broader trend in wine bars."
Negative"Places des Fetes is mentioned as a slightly fancier but yummy restaurant recommendation, potentially in or near Fort Greene."
Neutral"This user recommended Place des Fêtes as a dining option."
Positive"Places des Fetes is listed as one of several restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Sailor, Place de fettes, and Theodora were mentioned as recommendations."
Neutral"Place ette Fetes is described as a phenomenal wine bar with incredible food."
Positive"This commenter clarifies that Place de fete serves tapas and can accommodate large groups at tables, at the bar, or at a large community table."
Neutral"The original poster inquires if Place de fete, described as a tapas place, has a suitable dinner atmosphere."
Neutral"Place de fete is recommended, with the commenter stating they've never had a bad meal there. It's noted that a reservation might be necessary, and it can accommodate large groups."
Positive"Place des Fetes was mentioned as a good restaurant option that isn't specifically for steak."
Positive"The original poster listed Oxalis as a past favorite restaurant."
Positive"The user lists Places des Fetes as a consistent Brooklyn favorite with good service and fun sides/plates."
Positive"User had a negative experience at Place des Fetes, finding the skate wing inedible, prices insane for portions, and was unsatisfied with food other than pasta, though service was good."
Negative"User praised the people at Place des Fetes and mentioned their only bad experience was an overly boozy amazake sorbet. They also recommended Laurel Bakery and Cafe Mado."
Positive"User stated that Place des Fetes lived up to its hype and they were blown away by a recent visit."
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