Spanish-influenced French wine bar & eatery w/ impressive seafood small plates & natural wines. Cozy, energetic vibe.
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 gem, from the team behind Oxalis, is a neighborhood wine bar that impresses with both its food and wine. Leaning into Spanish influences, the menu offers thoughtful small plates, including excellent seafood, grilled toast, and creative vegetable dishes. The wine program focuses on natural wines from small producers, and the cozy, energetic space with an open kitchen is a perfect spot for enjoying a relaxed meal.
Place des Fêtes offers French and Spanish-influenced cuisine with a strong emphasis on small plates, particularly seafood. Dishes like Bangs Island Mussels En Verde and creative vegetable preparations are highlighted. While generally well-received, some diners have found portions to be small, and one specific dish, the skate wing, was called inedible by a reviewer.
"Standout dishes include the Bangs Island Mussels En Verde, praised for their flavorful sauce, and a refreshing cucumber sorbet for dessert."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its quality food and wine selection. However, some have noted that portions can be small and one experience found a dish inedible.
Important Note
Portions may be small, and one reviewer found a particular seafood dish inedible. Reservations may be necessary.
"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."
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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