Nautical-chic bistro w/ an award-winning roast chicken & legendary burgers. Consistently lauded as a top NYC spot.
Enjoy chilled martinis, seasonal vegetables, and a standout roast chicken at Sailor, a popular Fort Greene bistro from Gabriel Stulman and April Bloomfield.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Sailor, a Fort Greene bistro, highlighting its popular chicken and other well-executed dishes in a warm, nautical setting.
This charming Fort Greene bistro, helmed by April Bloomfield, has quickly become a beloved neighborhood classic. It's renowned for its expertly prepared seasonal dishes, with the much-lauded half chicken being a particular draw. From a unique egg dish to a classic Caesar salad and a perfectly executed burger, the menu consistently delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss, making it a must-visit for an elevated yet comforting dining experience.
The restaurant is most famous for its expertly prepared half chicken, a dish that requires extensive preparation and is a major draw. Other highly recommended items include a legendary burger, French toast, and seasonal vegetables. However, some patrons have found certain dishes, like the mussel toast, to be disappointing, and a few have expressed concerns about the pricing relative to portion sizes.
"The half chicken is frequently highlighted as a must-try, alongside praise for their burger, French toast, and seasonal vegetables."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the restaurant, praising its excellent food and service, though some feel it's overhyped or overpriced for the portion sizes.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overhyped or overpriced for the portion sizes, and there have been past controversies related to the executive chef that some patrons consider.
"The original poster noted they live near Sailor and have been meaning to try it."
Neutral"The user suggested Sailor, mentioning a 10 PM reservation opening for the following day."
Positive"Sailor is listed as one of several restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"This restaurant is located in Ft. Greene and serves lunch until 2 PM. The ambiance is neighborhood casual, but the food is good. Reservations might be tricky, but calling ahead for a wedding lunch might help."
Positive"The user humorously recalls their flash going off at Sailor and wanting to disappear, implying an unintentional disruption in a dining setting."
Neutral"Sailor, Place de fettes, and Theodora were mentioned as recommendations."
Neutral"Sailor and Roman's were both listed as recommendations."
Neutral"Sailor was mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"The user has heard that Sailor is really good."
Positive"Sailor is praised for being amazing and consistent, with the user surprised it hadn't been mentioned earlier."
Positive"Sailor is on the user's radar to try for brunch."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned Sailor as a potential restaurant for their birthday dinner."
Neutral"Sailors is mentioned as a potential option."
Positive"Agreed with the positive assessment of Miss Ada but disagreed with the assessment of Colonia Verde, stating they 'love that restaurant' and 'they do it right.'"
Positive"Stated that their burger is quite good."
Positive"Believes Sailor justifies its price better than other neighborhood bistros like Roman's, Colonia Verde, Evelina, and Saraghina, considering them worse value. They consider Miss Ada the only truly worthwhile upscale option in the area."
Neutral"Found Sailor to be a solid restaurant, noting the Bavette is delicious though small, and praised the great service, hospitality, and fun ambiance. They consider it one of their favorites from the past year."
Positive"Recommended the profiteroles for dessert, referencing the original post."
Positive"Had the Bavette steak in December and found it to be the best dish they had in the past year. It was served with potatoes pave and a horseradish sauce instead of blue cheese."
Positive"Commented on the fries, stating 'Those fries look well salted'."
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