Chef-driven wine bar with Spanish-influenced small plates and sustainable seafood. Exceeds expectations for many, offering a rustic yet vibrant atmosphere.
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 acclaimed team behind Oxalis, offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience with a rustic charm. Its menu is a delightful exploration of sustainable seafood and inventive small plates, heavily influenced by Spanish flavors. Complementing the food is an impressive, intentional wine list featuring natural wines from small producers. It's a lively, energetic spot perfect for enjoying expertly curated drinks and a memorable meal.
The food focuses on small plates, with a strong emphasis on sustainable seafood and creative vegetable dishes, drawing influences from French and Spanish cuisines. Standout recommendations include the Bangs Island Mussels En Verde, praised for its flavorful sauce. However, there have been isolated reports of dishes like the skate wing being inedible and a sorbet being too boozy.
"The Bangs Island Mussels En Verde are a highly recommended dish, celebrated for their flavorful sauce. A cucumber sorbet is also noted as a refreshing and innovative dessert."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, often describing the restaurant as exceeding expectations and being a great alternative to other popular spots. While most feedback is glowing, a few diners have noted specific dishes that missed the mark, such as an overly boozy sorbet or an inedible skate wing.
Important Note
Some patrons have found specific dishes to be disappointing, such as an overly boozy sorbet or an inedible skate wing, and noted that portions can be small relative to price.
"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."
Positive"Place des Fetes in Brooklyn has a rotating menu and has reportedly used ramps in dishes before."
Neutral"The author recommends Place des Fêtes as a chef-driven spot and a wine bar serving quality food."
Positive"Recommends Place des Fêtes as a great alternative (to Sailor)."
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