Acclaimed Fort Greene bistro w/ standout roast chicken & elevated seasonal dishes. Worth the hype & the table.
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.
Sailor, a popular Fort Greene bistro from April Bloomfield and Gabriel Stulman, has become a go-to for its refined American cuisine with British influences. The restaurant is celebrated for its expertly prepared half chicken, a dish that requires significant advance preparation and is a testament to Bloomfield's culinary skill. Beyond the signature chicken, the menu features seasonal vegetables, and standout dishes like a rich sweetbread and perfectly cooked roast coulotte steak. The cozy, nautical-themed ambiance adds to the dining experience, making it a worthwhile destination despite potential booking challenges.
Sailor offers American cuisine with British influences, focusing on seasonal ingredients and refined preparations. The roast chicken is a highly recommended signature dish, known for its tenderness and flavor. Other praised items include the burger, French toast, and various seasonal vegetable dishes. Some negative feedback exists regarding the mussel toast, perceived small portions of certain dishes like the bavette steak, and the high price point of some items, such as the French toast.
"The roast chicken is a signature dish, consistently praised for its flavor and tenderness. The French toast is also frequently recommended as being exceptional and worth the hype. Other highly regarded items include the burger, sweetbread, and profiteroles."
Customers largely praise the restaurant for its consistently excellent food, citing specific dishes like the roast chicken and French toast. However, some reviews express concerns about pricing and portion sizes, and there are also mentions of controversial associations with the chef.
Important Note
There are significant discussions regarding ethical concerns associated with the chef, April Bloomfield, stemming from past allegations at The Spotted Pig. Some patrons choose to avoid the restaurant due to these controversies.
"Sailor was noted as a potential top recommendation but likely exceeds the budget."
Neutral"Sailor was recommended but may be too expensive for the specified budget."
Neutral"Sailor is recommended as a good place to check for seasonal ramp dishes, with a suggestion to call ahead to confirm availability."
Neutral"This commenter notes that April Bloomfield, formerly of The Breslin, now serves the Breslin lamb burger at dinner and a beef burger at all times at Sailor in Fort Greene."
Positive"This commenter informs that the Breslin lamb burger can now be found at Sailor in Fort Greene."
Positive"Sailor is included in a list of restaurants that provide great western-style lamb burgers."
Positive"This user agreed that Sailor was excellent after their first visit the previous weekend."
Positive"This user found Sailor to be excellent after eating there for the first time last weekend."
Positive"The user acknowledged the sauce might not appeal to everyone but found no functional benefit to the French toast's plating style."
Neutral"The user described the French toast as good, with a sauce akin to sticky toffee pudding balanced by cream and saltiness, and suggested splitting it might enhance the experience."
Positive"The user expressed a strong stance against supporting the chef due to past controversies, preferring to avoid the establishment entirely."
Negative"The user expressed a desire to return to the restaurant because they enjoyed the French toast."
Positive"The user commented on how some restaurants get away with serving subpar dishes."
Neutral"The user related a similar experience with ACME in its prime, describing an unimpressive crudite."
Neutral"The user elaborated on their positive experience with ceviche elsewhere and detailed their negative experience with the octopus and lamb at Theodora, also mentioning poor service and cramped seating."
Negative"The user expressed a general dissatisfaction with ceviche preparations, finding they often resemble acid-coated sashimi rather than true ceviche."
Neutral"The user listed other restaurants (Roman's, Colonial Verde, Walter's) in a dismissive tone."
Neutral"The user used emojis to humorously contrast 'french toast' with 'french moat'."
Neutral"The user commented positively on the appearance of the food, noting Bloomfield's comeback seems successful."
Positive"The user noted that the branding mark on the burger bun looked potentially like a swastika, requiring a double-take."
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