A highly popular Fort Greene bistro, known for its exceptional roast chicken & seasonal dishes. Worth the wait for a 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.
This Fort Greene bistro, from restaurateur Gabriel Stulman and executive chef April Bloomfield, has quickly become a local favorite. It's celebrated for its expertly prepared dishes, particularly a highly sought-after half chicken that requires extensive preparation. The warm, rustic ambiance with nautical touches makes it a comfortable yet elevated dining experience, with standout seasonal vegetables and a well-curated wine and cocktail list.
The food at Sailor is consistently praised, with the expertly prepared half chicken being a standout and highly recommended dish. Other popular items include seasonal vegetables, burgers, and a delicious French toast. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the mussel toast to be a disappointment.
"The half chicken is a highly recommended signature dish. Other popular choices include the French toast, burgers, Bavette steak, and seasonal vegetables."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its consistently excellent food, service, and ambiance, with many calling it a favorite and highly recommending it.
Important Note
While generally highly praised, one comment suggests the restaurant might not be worth the hype and advises against wasting limited time there. There are also criticisms regarding pricing for certain dishes, and some negative sentiment related to the executive chef's past affiliations.
"Sailor is recommended as a great dining option."
Positive"Sailor is listed among several great restaurant options."
Positive"The commenter states Sailor is great and finds Theodora to be overhyped, recalling a poor experience there."
Positive"Sailor is mentioned as a great spot in an area with many good options."
Positive"This user suggests Sailor as a potential restaurant choice, recommending it for a relaxed yet potentially romantic atmosphere that isn't overly formal, and advises being open to bar seating."
Positive"Provided a link to Sailor.nyc, suggesting it as a place to consider."
Neutral"Sailor is mentioned as a place to get French toast."
Neutral"Sailor is included in this user's list of favorite brunch spots."
Neutral"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."
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