Chef-driven wine bar w/ French-Spanish tapas & zippy natural wines. Standout seafood & creative small plates.
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 Brooklyn wine bar, from the team behind Oxalis, offers a delightful fusion of French and Spanish influences with a strong emphasis on natural wines and small plates. Celebrated for its chef-driven approach and creative dishes, it's a spot where both the food and the wine are equally impressive. Expect expertly crafted seafood, grilled toasts, and inventive vegetable dishes in a cozy, energetic atmosphere perfect for a casual yet refined dining experience.
The food at Place des Fêtes leans into French and Spanish influences, with a focus on small plates and seafood. Customers rave about the creative vegetable dishes and grilled toasts. While many find the food exceptional, a few reviewers noted dissatisfaction with certain dishes like the skate wing, and some found the portions small for the price.
"Dishes like the Bangs Island Mussels En Verde and creative vegetable small plates are frequently highlighted. The pasta dishes have also been noted positively."
Overall positive, with many praising its chef-driven approach and quality food and wine. Some criticism exists regarding specific dishes and portion sizes.
Important Note
Some customers have reported that portion sizes can be small for the price, and one specific dish, the skate wing, was described as inedible by a reviewer. The amazake sorbet was noted as being overly boozy by one patron.
"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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