Beloved Brooklyn bistro with rave reviews for its expertly prepared roast chicken and legendary burgers, though some find it pricey.
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, has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, renowned for its expertly prepared American and bistro-style dishes. The restaurant draws crowds with its signature roast chicken, a testament to meticulous preparation, and also excels with its burgers and French toast. While the ambiance is consistently praised, some diners note that certain dishes, like the Bavette steak, can be on the pricier side, and there have been some criticisms regarding portion sizes.
Sailor is highly acclaimed for its expertly prepared American and bistro-style cuisine, with the roast chicken consistently being a standout favorite. Other highly recommended dishes include the burger, French toast, and Bavette steak, though some find the portions small for the price. A few negative comments mention the chicken being dry and the mussel toast being soggy, along with concerns about the pricing of certain items.
"The roast chicken is a highly recommended signature dish, with the burger and French toast also receiving strong endorsements from diners."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Sailor, frequently praising its exceptional food and overall dining experience. However, there are some criticisms regarding pricing and ethical concerns related to the owner's past associations.
Important Note
Some customers have raised concerns about the restaurant's pricing, particularly for certain dishes like the French toast, and there have been discussions about ethical issues related to the owner's past associations.
"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'."
Neutral"Commented on the lack of discussion regarding April Bloomfield's past issues, implying a concern about the chef's history."
Negative"Confirmed the topping on the steak was blue cheese and stated it was delightful."
Positive"Initially unsure about the topping on the steak, but upon clarification that it was blue cheese, they found the dish looked 'really good'."
Positive"Further elaborated on pricing, stating Sailor's bavette and frites at $40 is actually a better deal than Roman's ($45 without fries) and Colonia Verde's picanha. They describe the pricing situation as 'chaos'."
Neutral"Compared Sailor's bavette steak to other restaurants like Roman's and Colonia Verde, noting that Roman's is slightly more expensive without fries, and Colonia Verde offers a cheaper cut. They suggest Sailor is on the higher end of pricing."
Neutral"Expressed reluctance to patronize a restaurant associated with April Bloomfield due to past issues, without specifying the nature of the issues."
Negative"Questioned the portion size of the steak, asking 'Where is the other half of that steak?' for $41."
Negative"The commenter noted that the steak frites and a drink, which costs around $100 with tax and tip, would have been shocking in 2019. They feel this price reflects the current cost of dining at a neighborhood bistro in Fort Greene."
Neutral"The commenter has visited Sailors multiple times and has never encountered a bad dish, implying consistent quality."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Sailor's chicken, calling it the best in its genre and worth ordering again."
Positive"The commenter has not yet tried Sailor's chicken and is asking for a comparison to other restaurants."
Neutral"Sailors offers a half roast chicken priced at $36. The commenter has also consistently had positive experiences at the restaurant."
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